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We are recruiting a Supported Living Coordinator for our supported living and outreach service in Blackpool, which provides person centred support to adults with learning disabilities, some of whom have autism spectrum conditions and complex needs.
We are looking for an experienced practitioner with management experience to provide care and support to people with learning disabilities.
Your role will include:
- Developing the independent living skills and community inclusion of service users
- Identifying and accessing activities with service user to promote valued and meaningful lifestyles
- Providing respectful personal care, emotional and practical support to service users
- Collaborating with service users, families, and the multi-disciplinary team to maximise service user outcomes
- Implementing Creative Support principles, policies, procedures and guidelines and ensuring that the service fulfils CQC requirements
- Supervising and supporting staff to best meet service user needs and preferences
- Supporting service users with behaviour that challenges services and implement positive behaviour support
Experience is essential for this role, as is access to a car.
You will be expected to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service, including evenings and weekends.
This unique and challenging opportunity will provide you with provide you with an environment that offers personal and professional development. We will provide you with further managerial training and qualifications to best meet the needs of the service.
Vacancy Reference Number: 84492
Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number
Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 33 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS.
We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded.
Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK – This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme, and we are unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas.
Creative Support is a not for profit provider of person centered care and support



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Job title: Partnerships Manager
Responsible to: Director of Delivery, Innovation & quality (MindCHWF) & Senior Operations Manager (Turning Point)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week - Full-time
Salary: Starting salary is £ £46,448.13 PA at full time equivalent (P04-SP41) with scope to increase to £49,612.14 (P04-SP44)
Contract type: 31 March 2027 (with potential for extension)
Location: [102-110 Mare Street, Hackney] with working across locations in City & Hackney
Mind in the City, Hackney and Waltham Forest, working in partnership with Turning Point and Antidote, provide the City and Hackney Integrated Recovery Service (Substance Use). The service is based in each of City and Hackney’s neighbourhoods in order to be accessible, local and inclusive. A full integrated service will contribute to recovery, social inclusion and improving the quality of life of all our service users in the City of London and Hackney borough. A full integrated service, shaped by the community needs and voices of service users, carers, families, communities, all staff and volunteers will contribute to recovery, social inclusion and improving the quality of life of all our service users in the City of London and Hackney borough.
The service has three elements: Out There, Everywhere- specialist outreach, in reach and engagement, Building Blocks- low, medium and hi intensity support pathways, and Get Connected- building on our local, individual, and shared assets to provide recovery capital and peer support.
This role will connect the staff teams and service users to wellbeing opportunities within the local community. The role will promote the City & Hackney Recovery Service within the local community through events, social media and local community engagement. They will identify the needs of the client group and provide adequate support.
This role will lead on management of subcontractors, coordinate quarterly contract monitoring and build partnerships including commissioners, GPs, politicians, and other stakeholders to increase collaborative and effective service in City and Hackney’s neighbourhoods. The role will also lead to support MindCHWF’s policies and delivery in the blended service in order to provide efficient and high-quality service.
Job Role:
1. Nurture external partnerships across specific areas and being responsible for overseeing and ensuring all appropriate pathways are in place and reviewed
2. Maintain and enhance appropriate key relationships with statutory and VCS partners who co-locate/joint work with or refer into the service
3. Lead on expanding the partnership network on an ongoing basis by identifying opportunities to streamline delivery and maximise joint working
4. Work as part of the service-wide team developing recovery treatment services that are truly connected to the community
5. Lead on development and management of a broad range of internal and external partnerships including but not limited to, homelessness prevention, outreach, community development and engagement, peer mentoring
6. Take a lead role in supporting the teams to improve and adapt to changing demands
7. Promote and raise the profile of the service and partners across the boroughs
8. Establish and review joint-working protocols to deliver joined up and effective support, using a population health perspective, reflecting the service’s aims
9. Oversee the innovation fund, establishing processes and protocols to set it up and the ongoing governance of the fund
10. Lead on management of all service sub-contractors – including liaison and cascade of information back and forth between the service, co-ordinate quarterly (and ad hoc) contract monitoring (manage KPI’s, staffing, service support etc.).
11. Develop and manage a Partnership Board that meets quarterly comprising Mind, London Friend and NHS Homerton (and any other organisations we begin sub-contracting to).
12. Generate and maintain/oversee SharePoint folders for all key stakeholders – including contact info, management details, premises and any joint working agreement paperwork.
13. Maintain and overarching Stakeholder contact list in Excel to be stored on SharePoint, update and amend as necessary over time.
14. Maintain and update the service satellite spreadsheet (including internal and external satellites).
15. Attend relevant CDP’s to represent the service and cover for colleagues at CDP’s as and when required.
16. Be the main link for partners/stakeholders when they are looking to initiate some joint working enterprise or have feedback or concerns to raise with the service.
17. To lead on organising stakeholder events and community events.
18. To establish and continue building a wide network of contacts for the service within as many professions as possible within CoL and Hackney.
19. To branch the service out more into the night-time economy of the borough, in terms of awareness, literature/posters and training where relevant.
20. Support the Training and Practice Lead to offer and deliver more training to external partners.
21. Run regular feedback sessions and surveys of partners to elicit feedback from the service and gather intelligence on what training and support they would like from our service. Share this information/intelligence regularly with the service at MGM’s.
22. To maintain and bolster 12-step and other mutual aid groups in the service, be the main liaison for these contacts and establish a SMART recovery Group to complement our existing mutual aid arrangements.
23. Lead on changes to the service website, review this site and consider how we could optimise promoting the service this way.
24. Lead on liaison with TP External Affairs and Marketing teams. Create and manage a service promotion plan.
25. Lead on negotiating, writing, collating and storing all MOU’s, RA’s ISA’s and all other written agreements with partner agencies relating to co-location and joint working.
26. Manage the service’s digital footprint including google reviews, and control or delegate the management of the service’s social media channels to boost our digital engagement with the local community.
27. Create a regular C&H Recovery Service newsletter to share with partners and stakeholders.
28. Engage with local media and politicians where appropriate to promote the service and position the service effectively politically within the borough.
29. Oversee the work we do with commissioners and public health teams on the PH Van and Hot Spot Activity including attending meetings relating to these with the council. Ensure a rota and staffing is organised for these outreach exercises months in advance.
30. Continue to manage the contracts and joint-working agreements with the GPSC scheme and our separate GP alcohol satellites with a view to setting up at least two more GP satellites in the borough.
31. Organise regular forums and training sessions with GP’s in the borough.
32. To field any complaints coming from GP’s and other key stakeholders.
General
· To comply with, promote, and contribute to the writing and development of Mind in the City, Hackney and Waltham Forest's values and with all organisational systems, policies and procedures
· To work with colleagues and partners within the service to provide a seamless service
· In accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, to take responsibility for your own health and safety at work and that of any staff, service users or visitors you are working with, and to report any risks or potential hazards to the Health and Safety Representative
· To keep records and statistics for dissemination to effectively monitor the service, ensuring that all files and information are kept in accordance with Mind in the City, Hackney and Waltham Forest's policies on confidentiality and data protection
· To be administratively self-supporting
· To liaise with other Mind CHWF projects and staff from partner agencies and external stakeholders to facilitate and maintain effective links
· To attend and participate in staff meetings, contributing to discussions and giving reports if needed
· To attend supervision, appraisal meetings, and appropriate internal and external training courses as approved by your line manager
· To attend Mind in the City, Hackney and Waltham Forest staff away days
· To undertake any other tasks and duties commensurate with the post as directed by your manager, or any other senior manager in Mind in the City, Hackney and Waltham Forest
Person Specification
The following criteria will be used when assessing candidates. Criteria marked (E) are Essential and (D) are Desirable.
Values and Behaviours
· A passion and commitment to supporting good health for individuals and communities (E)
· A valuing of coproduction (E)
· Effective verbal and written communications that can be modified to different stakeholders (E)
· Collaborative team working skills (E)
· Proven negotiating and networking skills with an ability to establish new working partnerships (E)
· Adaptable and resilient to work in a changing and challenging environment (E)
· Ability to deliver against agreed goals, targets and outcomes (E)
· Ability to translate strategy into tangible action to enhance service KPI performance (E)
· Resilient and reflective (E)
· Ability to work under pressure and meet both service and central services deadlines (E)
· Able to work in a changing and sometimes challenging environment (E)
· Excellent report writing skills (E)
· Excellent organisational abilities, able to manage a complex workload of multiple priorities (E)
Knowledge & Experience
· Proven ability to establish new partnerships and collaboration with agencies, with enhanced negotiating skills (E)
· Significant Management experience of leading throughout challenge and change (E)
· Track record of developing innovative approaches to community-based collaboration and joint-working strategies (E)
· An understanding and interest in community development and peer support approaches (E)
· Proven knowledge of substance misuse (D)
· Experience of community-based interventions/collaboration / partnership making (E)
· Resilient and reflective (E)
· Ability to work under pressure and meet both service and central services deadlines (E)
Skills & abilities
· Strong collaborative leadership skills (E)
· Coaching skills to achieve successful outcomes (D)
· Proven experience in leading teams with an ability to improve and adapt to changing demands (E)
· Ability to prepare and manage the services Business Continuity Plans (D)
· Experience of Microsoft Office suite, Excel and Database systems (E)
· Experience of performance monitoring at a high level (E)
· Good communication skills and professional role model with staff and partners at all levels (E)
Qualifications
Essential
· Fluent written and spoken English with appropriate literacy and numeracy skills. (E)
Desirable
· Relevant qualification in health, social care, substance use, mental health, psychology, counselling, social work, or a related field, or equivalent experience. (D)
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
· Enhanced check required.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Location: Greater Manchester, United Kingdom. This is a locally focused delivery role, working on a hybrid basis: mostly from home, with on-site presence in Stockport and Wigan as required. Some international travel is expected. You must have the right to work in the United Kingdom and be based within regular traveling distance of Greater Manchester.
Reports to: Lead - Place-Based Resilience
Direct reports: None
Contract: Fixed term until December 2028, with potential for extension subject to funding. Delivered through Employer of Record arrangements. Full-time, 40 hours per week.
Compensation: £40,000 to £45,000 per annum, indicative salary on an employed basis. The final package will depend on the engagement arrangement confirmed in the United Kingdom.
Closing date: 3 September 2026, 10.00 CET. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
About R-Cities
The Resilient Cities Network (R-Cities) supports over 100 cities across more than 40 countries, helping them withstand, adapt, and thrive amid 21st-century challenges. Building on over a decade of work begun with The Rockefeller Foundation, R-Cities partners with governments, communities, and funders to address acute shocks and chronic stresses, delivering programs that strengthen climate resilience, equity, public health, and sustainability. It operates through a US 501(c)(3) nonprofit and a Netherlands-based Stichting.
About the Place-Based Resilience Team
The Place-Based Resilience team delivers R-Cities' Resilience for Communities (R4C) program at neighborhood scale, working with communities, cities, and funders across North America, Greater Manchester, and Malaysia. The team combines structured resilience assessment with community-led design, and translates what works in one place into practice elsewhere.
The role
You run day-to-day delivery of the R4C Greater Manchester program. You own the program's operational spine: plans, trackers, records, and the monitoring and evaluation data that evidences impact to funders. You also lead discrete workstreams including workshop facilitation, events, corporate volunteering with Zurich, and support to local implementation partners.
R4C Greater Manchester is currently delivered with local implementation partners at two demonstrator sites, Edgeley in Stockport with An Actions Common CIC and Higher Folds in Wigan with HF Works, alongside institutional partners including the Greater Manchester Combined Authority and Stockport and Wigan Councils. The program is expanding to two new communities this year. It is funded by the Z Zurich Foundation and is supported by Zurich UK. The challenge is holding delivery, partner capability, and funder evidence together across four sites as the program moves into its second phase.
How the role is set up today
The program is entering Phase 2 following the close of Phase 1. The Lead - Place-Based Resilience currently carries direct delivery responsibility for Greater Manchester alongside portfolio leadership. You take on day-to-day delivery, with scope to broaden as that transition progresses.
What you will do
Program delivery and coordination (25%)
You own:
Program plans, delivery trackers, milestones, and action logs across both sites, kept current and accurate.
Delivery against agreed deadlines, with risks to timelines identified and escalated early.
Program meetings, including scheduling, agendas, papers, minutes, and follow-up.
Program files, records, and shared systems including Airtable, maintained so that knowledge does not sit with individuals.
You contribute to:
Program planning and phase design, owned by the Lead - Place-Based Resilience.
Local implementation partners (20%)
You own:
The day-to-day operational relationship with local implementation partners at both sites.
Partner delivery against agreed specifications and timelines, including the practical and administrative running of partner working.
Support to partners in developing funding bids and applications that sustain and grow their work.
You contribute to:
Senior partner and institutional relationships, owned by the Lead - Place-Based Resilience.
Partner capability building across the wider portfolio.
Monitoring, evaluation, and funder reporting (20%)
You own:
Operational coordination of monitoring and evaluation data across the program, including partner data returns.
The quality, completeness, and timeliness of data against the program's measurement frameworks.
Assembly of funder reports, including inputs, deadlines, and supporting documentation.
You contribute to:
Funder relationships and reporting narrative, owned by the Lead - Place-Based Resilience.
Evaluation design and measurement approach across the portfolio.
Facilitation, events, and corporate engagement (20%)
You own:
Design, delivery, and follow-up of workshops and community sessions.
Program events end to end, including logistics, coordination, and delivery on the day.
Corporate volunteering sessions with Zurich, designed with partners at the demonstrator sites.
You contribute to:
Community engagement across the Stockport and Wigan sites.
Policy, knowledge, and fundraising (15%)
You own:
Discrete workstreams and improvement initiatives assigned to the role, taken forward with limited supervision.
You contribute to:
Policy and knowledge products at local, regional, national, and global levels, including research, drafting, and production.
Fundraising for the program and the wider portfolio, including proposals and supporting materials.
Desk research and analysis feeding facilitation, workshops, events, and the dissemination of practice.
What you bring
This role suits someone who can hold a program together operationally and also run a room, with credibility in front of communities, partners, and corporate volunteers. You communicate clearly in writing and in person, work independently and take ownership of your workstreams, and prioritize well across competing demands. You bring a creative, problem-solving mindset and an appetite to grow into wider responsibility, and you are comfortable in a fast-paced, distributed organization.
Essential:
At least three years of program or project management experience, delivering complex work to time and quality.
At least two years of experience coordinating funded or (sub)contracted delivery partners against agreed specifications.
Facilitation experience, including designing and leading workshops or community sessions.
Experience collecting or coordinating monitoring and evaluation data.
Experience producing written reports for funders or senior stakeholders.
Based within regular traveling distance of Greater Manchester, with the flexibility to work on site in Stockport and Wigan as the delivery schedule requires, averaging around one day per week.
Right to work in the United Kingdom.
Valued:
Experience planning and running events end to end, including logistics and delivery on the day.
Experience working with Greater Manchester's communities, institutions, or delivery landscape.
Experience delivering community development, regeneration, resilience, climate, public sector, or international development programs.
Experience supporting funding bids or fundraising.
Experience with funder reporting or grant compliance.
Experience contributing to policy or knowledge products.
Proficiency with project or tracking tools such as Airtable.
Additional information
Given the global nature of the organization, this role calls for flexibility to work across time zones with colleagues, advisors, and partners, and may involve occasional international travel to support audits, team collaboration, and partner engagement. R-Cities offers a competitive, location-adjusted package commensurate with qualifications, experience, and local market conditions. Employees are engaged through local employment arrangements and receive the statutory benefits applicable in their country of employment, alongside additional benefits supporting wellbeing, professional development, and flexible remote working.
How to apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit a CV outlining relevant experience, together with a cover letter explaining their interest in the role and how their experience aligns with the position and R-Cities' mission.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and we encourage candidates to apply early. The deadline for applications is 3 September 2026, 10.00 CET. Shortlisted candidates can expect a multi-stage selection process, which may include interviews with members of the leadership team, a practical exercise or case study, and reference checks.
Equal Opportunity Employer
R-Cities is committed to equitable and inclusive recruitment practices. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and lived experiences, and we strive to create a fair and respectful selection process for all applicants.
R-Cities provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other classifications protected by law in the locality and/or state in which we operate.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This role delivers one to one case work including ongoing support to resolve both immediate and crisis situations, in the main relating to welfare benefits, referring to appropriate support agencies and other ICCM services promoting a multiagency approach. The aim of the service is to empower people through access to appropriate support services and improve quality of life, health and wellbeing.
This is a fixed term role to cover for Maternity Leave (9 Months)
· Delivering client focused, culturally appropriate support services for the benefit of members of the Irish community in Manchester on an appointment office basis, drop in service, and on outreach for those with mobility issues facilitating access to mainstream health, housing, education and employment services.
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Role Overview:
The Talent Set are delighted to partner with the client on a fantastic Interim Multimedia Production Officer role. The successful candidate will produce engaging multimedia content, including videos, photography, and written stories, to support the organisation’s communications and engagement objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
Person Specification:
What’s on Offer:
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.
Commitment to Diversity:
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
The Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers) is seeking to appoint an Expeditions & Fieldwork Officer.
Expeditions & Fieldwork Officer
Department: Director’s Office
Responsible to: Expeditions & Fieldwork Manager
Location: South Kensington, London SW7
Hours: Full Time. 35 hour working week
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £30,295 to £32,930 per annum depending on experience and qualifications.
About Us:
The Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers) is the learned society and professional body for geography and geographers. It is also a charity and a membership organisation. The Society was founded in 1830 and has been one of the most active of the learned societies ever since. It was pivotal in establishing geography as a teaching and research discipline in British universities and continues to play a key role in geographical and environmental education.
About You and the Role:
The Expeditions & Fieldwork Officer will join a specialised team at a time of transition and growth, helping to expand the Society's capacity to support expedition and fieldwork practitioners and reinforce its position as an international leader in geographical exploration.
Drawing upon first-hand experience of expeditions or field research, the post holder will support the delivery of the Society's advice, information, training and outreach activities. They will act as a key point of contact for the exploration community, assisting with enquiries, maintaining specialist information resources and contributing to the development of practical guidance and publications.
The role combines operational and administrative responsibilities with support for a wide range of public engagement activities. This includes producing the Society's monthly exploration community bulletin, helping to organise training for grant recipients, maintaining exploration directories and databases, creating digital resources, and supporting the delivery of events including the annual RGS Explore Weekend.
The successful candidate will bring experience of expeditions or fieldwork together with strong communication, organisational and digital skills. Working as part of a small, collaborative team, they will help ensure the Society's support for modern geographical exploration remains rigorous, accessible and impactful as the community continues to grow.
Salary and Benefits:
This is a permanent, full-time post subject to successful completion of a probationary period of three months. The salary range for this post is £30,295 to £32,930 per annum depending on experience and qualifications. The post is based in Kensington, London.
There are a range of benefits at the Society which include the following:
Applications must be received by 9.30am on Monday 14 September.
Interviews are planned to take place on Wednesday 30 September.
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.
The Society aims to be an equal opportunities employer. We strongly encourage applicants from those traditionally underrepresented in the geographical discipline.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. The Society is unable to offer work visa sponsorships.
No agencies please.
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Assessment Centre: 2nd of September
Picture yourself alongside our Outreach and Marketing wizards and our customer service champions. Together, we're on a mission to ensure our young people aren't just safe but also revved up and fully immersed in their journey with us here at The King's Trust.
Could you become their personal champion? Imagine peeling back the layers to discover what's holding them back so that you can unlock their potential for astonishing progress. Imagine having your own group of young people to support who will turn to you for that one-on-one support, guidance, and maybe just a nudge in the right direction.
Safety always comes first, so keeping a watchful eye on safeguarding, health and safety, and data protection is part of the deal! You’ll be the guiding force that empowers our delivery partners and service providers to reach for the stars. Together, we will ensure every young person embarks on a remarkable journey, experiencing the extraordinary and achieving the dreams they've aspired to.
You’ll lead personal development sessions that take our foundation programmes to new heights. Whether it's in person or via a virtual session on MS Teams, some of these activities will be in the great outdoors and enjoying our wonderful green spaces. You won’t be sitting behind a screen every day, there will be some travel required to relevant local areas to support the delivery of these exciting programmes as well as programme visits. However, it’s not all fun and games, keeping things on point means meticulously recording info and data about our young superstars, volunteers, or partners. It's all about making sure every step of their journey aligns perfectly with our funding contracts.
At The Trust, we're strong advocates for fostering an inclusive workplace where everybody feels seen, and it would be fantastic if you share that passion too. Your mission? Making a positive impact by implementing a local action plan that harmonises with our big-picture EDI goals.
Be prepared for anything and everything. Alongside all these exciting responsibilities, you might even find yourself wearing different hats and stepping up when needed.
Ready to bring your A-game? Let's make every day count and create a brighter future for our young people of the future!
What happens next?
For our Youth Development Lead roles, there's no need to upload a CV or cover letter, as we use a strengths-based approach. Simply complete your profile, including the screening questions. If you pass the initial screening, you'll be invited to complete an online assessment (which must be completed to be considered). We'll then be in touch with next steps shortly after the closing date.
Why do we need Youth Development Leads?
Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with every three in four moving into a positive outcome for either work, education or training.Youth Development Leads play a crucial role in supporting young people, no matter the young person's background or current circumstances, to fulfil their full potential. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Youth Development Leads!
Perks for working at The Trust!
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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:
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:
Benefits include:
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
About Hope for the Young
Hope for the Young removes the obstacles to young refugees and asylum-seekers’ education and wellbeing through mentoring, advocacy, and financial support.
The Mentoring Programme supports young refugees and asylum-seekers aged 16-25 by matching them with trained volunteer mentors who provide weekly one-to-one support tailored to the young people's needs. Mentors can help with teaching English, enrolment advice, study skills, confidence and trust building, and can provide emotional and practical support that will help the young people access new services, adapt and settle into their communities.
The Grants and Advocacy Programme supports young people who, due to their immigration status, have no access to student finance or other financial support to enable them to go to college or university. We provide small grants to pay for tuition fees, living allowances and travel expenses, alongside tailored advocacy support to enable young refugees and asylum-seekers to access education in the UK.
About this role
We are recruiting both a full-time and part-time Mentoring Programme Coordinator to manage our high-quality Mentoring Programme that supports young people seeking safety in the UK to achieve goals tailored to their needs. The programme aims to help them access education, improve their English, increase independence skills, build confidence, access appropriate services, reduce isolation, and adapt to life in the UK.
We are looking for an outstanding candidate who is passionate about supporting young people seeking sanctuary to adapt to life in the UK and reach their full potential. You will have volunteer management experience and be enthusiastic about the impact they can have on those in need. You will also have a background in, or strong knowledge of, the needs and common challenges of young refugees and asylum seekers.
You will be responsible for building and maintaining strong partnerships with refugee support organisations, colleges and social services to maintain steady referrals to the programme. You will be required to assess young people’s needs and carefully match them with mentors with the relevant skills and experience. You will simultaneously recruit, train and support volunteers to provide weekly one-to-one support to their mentees and carefully monitor the progress of each relationship. Further to this, you will be responsible for responding to safeguarding concerns and providing casework support for young people when issues arise that are beyond the remit or capacity of the mentor. You will also need to maintain strong professional boundaries.
You will also be required to evaluate and monitor the progress of your mentoring relationships, keeping databases up to date and maintaining accurate reporting. Due to the nature of the programme, flexibility will be key to success and you will be required to travel across London and attend meetings in the early evenings (you can take this time back according to our Time Off In Lieu Policy). We offer a flexible and hybrid working environment, however you will be expected to come to our office in Brixton for a minimum of 1 day per week (on a Wednesday, which is our office team day).
You will also be part of an out-of-hours safeguarding rota, approximately once every six weeks, with time given back in lieu.
You will be one of 8 members of staff working alongside a team of dedicated volunteers. Being part of a small team, you will get the opportunity to contribute ideas and help to shape Hope for the Young as we grow and support more young people than ever before.
Main duties and responsibilities
Volunteer Management and Support
1. To co-ordinate a team of volunteer mentors who will provide targeted practical, educational and emotional support to young refugees and asylum seekers on a weekly basis.
2. To ensure the volunteer mentors support young people to access services and develop skills which lead to increased levels of education and employment and support them in making choices which will help them improve their physical, psychological and social well-being.
3. To facilitate a shared culture of co-operation and joint learning.
4. To increase retention of volunteers by ensuring all mentors feel welcome, valued and part of Hope for the Young.
5. To ensure safeguarding and child protection processes are in place and adhered to at all times, as well as maintaining professional boundaries.
6. To keep mentors and mentees updated regularly with relevant events and opportunities to support their learning and personal development.
Recruitment, Training and Matching
7. To develop relationships with potential sources of volunteer mentors and post role descriptions on various platforms to expand the volunteer base.
8. To recruit a diverse range of volunteer mentors, including those with lived experience. This will include reviewing applications; interviewing candidates; taking up references; processing DBS checks; and inducting and training volunteer mentors into their role.
9. To deliver further training to volunteer mentors, with the support of external organisations, which will support them to deliver effective mentoring sessions to their mentees.
Outreach and Partnerships
10. To work with refugee community organisations and statutory agencies to create referral and access pathways into and out of the mentoring programme, and to promote the programme as widely as possible.
11. To ensure that partners are kept up to date with information about the mentoring programme and are supported to make referrals on an ongoing basis.
12. To report back to referral organisations to highlight progress achieved within the mentoring relationships, as well as any challenges.
13. To represent Hope for the Young at external networking meetings.
Youth Assessments and Support
14. To carry out thorough assessments of vulnerable young people referred to Hope for the Young, to understand their support needs in order to provide appropriate support.
15. To build a relationship of trust with the young people so that they can inform you of any problems arising within their mentoring sessions, and so that you can effectively track their progress.
16. To provide ad-hoc casework support to young people when issues arise that are beyond the remit or capacity of their mentor; signposting and referring on to other organisations for additional support when necessary.
17. To keep in contact with young people throughout their mentoring to ensure they are being supported effectively and are happy with their mentoring sessions.
Monitoring and Evaluation
18. To ensure Salesforce records are up to date and have accurate information, including updating case notes and safeguarding concerns in a timely manner.
19. To ensure mentors complete session reports after every meeting, and to carry out 3-week, 3-month and 6-month reviews with mentors and mentees.
20. To monitor and evaluate the service, including gathering and uploading data from evaluation forms and surveys.
21. To attend regular supervisory sessions with your line manager and produce verbal/written reports on the programme as appropriate.
Other Duties
22. To help organise and facilitate Hope for the Young’s annual party and quarterly social events to celebrate young people’s achievements and create a sense of community within Hope for the Young.
23. To process all expenses, invoices and receipts in line with financial management systems and adhere to budgets in line with funding requirements.
24. To act at all times in compliance with all policies and procedures of HftY, and ensure filing and storage systems are managed in line with GDPR.
25. To undertake training relevant to the job in order to keep up to date with issues relevant to providing a good service for refugee and asylum-seeking young people.
26. To undertake any other appropriate duties relevant to the post.
This job description will be reviewed on a regular basis to respond to any changing needs of the post.
Benefits
• 25 days' annual leave (pro rata), excluding bank holidays, plus additional time off over the Christmas period
• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – a confidential counselling/support helpline
• Regular development opportunities to support professional development
• Quarterly wellbeing afternoons – group outings or activities to relax and unwind
Further Information
• You must have the right to work in the UK to apply for this job.
• You must adhere to Hope for the Young’s Equal Opportunities Policy at all times.
• Your employment at Hope for the Young is subject to two satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.
• There is a 3-month probation period for this role
To Apply
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those with lived experience of forced migration. If you think you have the skills and experience to be our new Mentoring Programme Coordinator, we would love to hear from you.
We understand that AI can be a helpful tool when writing job applications. However, our advice is to not over-rely on AI and ensure your application is a true reflection of you and your voice. We can often tell when AI has been over-relied on and, in many cases, this is not giving applicants the best chance of success.
Here are all the details to apply:
• In the application form, please demonstrate how you meet the person specification for this post and explain why you would like to work for Hope for the Young.
• Please also complete our equal opportunities form which will appear once you have submitted your application.
• The deadline to apply is 8am on Tuesday 25th August
• Interviews will be held on 2nd, 3rd and 4th September
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Home based in Scotland with travel for meetings, events and farm visits
Start date: Preferred between 12 and 19 October 2026 to ensure a comprehensive handover (maternity leave commences 2 November)
The Nature Friendly Farming Network (NFFN) is a farmer-led organisation helping farmers restore the balance between farming and nature. We support farmers by sharing knowledge, resources, and case studies to boost food production, protect wildlife, and build climate resilience. We influence policy to secure fair rewards for farmers who care for nature and connect like-minded farmers across the UK.
Our network is open to all – farmers, the public, and organisations.
This role is a maternity cover role.
We are seeking an organised, enthusiastic and proactive individual to provide maternity cover and coordinate NFFN Scotland’s Knowledge Exchange (KE) programme of activities.
The sucessful candidate will have a sound understanding of Scotland’s farming and crofting sectors, strong organisational and communication skills, and the ability to maintain and develop relationships and inspire change. This role involves hitting the ground running, working closely with farmers, crofters, partner organisations, and the wider NFFN team to deliver a programme of impactful events, grow the network, and support knowledge sharing to accelerate the adoption of nature friendly farming practices.
This maternity cover role will play a key role in delivering NFFN Scotland’s KE strategy, contributing to the growth of our network and raising awareness of nature-friendly farming across the country. They will work closely with the NFFN Scotland Manager and the farmer-led steering group, as well as other NFFN staff involved in farmer and public engagement, to ensure alignment with the wider organisational strategy. Strong communication skills and the ability to engage confidently with a range of audiences are essential, as is a proactive and collaborative approach to working across teams and with external partners.
This is a home-based role based in Scotland, and the successful applicant must be willing and able to travel to farms, meetings and events across the country, including occasional overnight stays. Valid UK driving licence, or an equivalent licence permitting you to drive in the UK is essential.
For more information, and to apply for this role, please visit:
https://forms.gle/Uchy69cRxCm8isAc9
Closing date for applications: 2 September 2026 at midday (12pm)
Interviews 8 and 9 September 2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Role Title: Caritas Coordinator
Reports to: Director of Caritas Southwark
Place of Work: Bowen House, 59 Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1 7JE,
with hybrid working and regular travel across the Archdiocese
Salary: £35,000-£38,000
Hours: 35 hours per week, primarily over 5 days
Regular evening and weekend work will be required, with time off in lieu granted
Holidays: 34 days, inclusive of all bank and local holidays
Contract: Permanent
The Role
Community Engagement
Communications
Data and Reporting
Events and Meetings
About You
Caritas Southwark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable individuals, and expects all staff to uphold this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
Application Information
To apply for the role, please use the button at the top of the page to send us your CV and cover letter.
The role
Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? Do you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? Are you ready to take on a role that impacts your community? We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Independent Advocate to join our Banes Team.
As an Independent Advocate, you will provide crucial support to vulnerable adults facing significant health and social care challenges. Your role involves delivering persuasive verbal and written representations on behalf of clients, collaborating with public and voluntary organisations, and taking directed actions to address client issues. This role demands flexibility due to the role involving travel around Banes, excellent communication, and the ability to handle sensitive information confidently.
Hours of Work:37 hours, working between Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm
Location: Home based with travel in and around the Banes area.
(Applicants must live within the area; have a full driver’s licence and access to their own transport)
Salary: starting salary £24,242.40 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Independent Advocate Requirements:
Desirable:
Benefits:
Meet the Organisation: Who We Are and What We Do
At POhWER, we are committed to empowering individuals and enabling their voices to be heard. We provide advocacy and information services to support people in making effective decisions about their health and social care. Our team is dedicated to listening, exploring options, and taking action to meet our clients' best interests.
Think you are the perfect fit for this Independent Advocate role? Don't wait, click apply now!
Closing Date: 9AM, Wednesday 10th December 2025 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy early)
Interview Date: TBC
An Enhanced DBS check and National Offender Management Service vetting will be conducted for this position.
We're proud to support our colleagues from the armed forces signing the Armed Forces Covenant in August 2024.
Successful applicants will need to obtain business insurance for their own vehicle.
POhWER is an equal opportunities employer, holder of the Investors in People Silver award, and a member of the MINDFUL EMPLOYER scheme. We are a level 2 Disability confidence scheme employer, and disabled applicants who meet all the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
POhWER is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities, and particularly welcome candidates from groups currently underrepresented in our workforce. Our goal is to foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. This includes, but is not limited to, people with disabilities, women, men, Black, Asian and other racially minoritised people, LGBTQ+ who are currently under-represented in our workforce/this team/department/job role.
To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support people from different backgrounds.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Introduction
Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants.
IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.
IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration
Applications are welcome from internal and external candidates. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. For the purpose of this vacancy, internal and internal-equivalent candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.
Organizational Context and Scope
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) and direct supervision of Head of Liaison and Project Support Unit, and working collaboratively with colleagues across the Country Office and the wider organisation, the Senior External Relations Associate will be responsible and accountable for supporting the implementation of engagement activities with governmental and parliamentary stakeholders, international financial institutions, think tanks, as well as other key counterparts. This includes assisting with information gathering, preparation of materials, logistical arrangements, and follow-up to help the International Organization for Migration (IOM) as a trusted advisor on migration-related issues and to contribute to building understanding and support for IOM’s work.
For more details about the role and how to apply, please vist our website: https://unitedkingdom.iom.int/careers
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
ABOUT US
We are SPEAR, a charity working tirelessly to end homelessness across South West London and beyond. We believe homelessness should be rare, brief, and non-recurring, and we work every day to make that a reality. Our services include street outreach, assessment hubs, supported accommodation, and tenancy support, helping people move off the streets and into safe, secure housing. We take a person-centred, trauma-informed approach, building trust and supporting people to achieve long-term stability and independence. You will be part of a passionate, skilled team dedicated to ending homelessness. We offer a supportive environment where you can grow your career while making a meaningful impact.
ABOUT YOU
You are someone who leads with empathy, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and never gives up on the people you support. You bring experience of working with vulnerable people and show a genuine commitment to person-centred care. You are confident in building relationships with external agencies and hold strong communication skills.
THE ROLE
You'll deliver accessible homelessness prevention support in community settings across Kingston Upon Thames — helping people connect with services and support before they reach crisis point.
You'll build and strengthen partnerships with a wide range of local agencies, including the Housing Allocations team, CAB, food/energy poverty and debt management charities, legal advice, employment support, and community inclusion groups. You'll bring these services together at around 20 events a year, creating informal, welcoming spaces where clients can engage with the support on offer.
You'll also provide direct information, advice and guidance to around 100 clients a year, delivering swift, impactful interventions that reduce homelessness risk — advocating and mediating on their behalf as they navigate complex systems.
YOUR BENEFITS
- Generous holiday – 26 days plus public holidays, rising to 31 days with length of service
- Wellbeing & EAP – 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme with free counselling, money and legal advice
- Health support – Occupational health service and free annual eye test (with contribution towards glasses if required)
- Cycle to Work – Save on a new bike and accessories through salary sacrifice
- Season ticket loan – Interest-free loan for annual travel passes
- Moving house day – Extra day’s leave when you move home
- Financial security – Life assurance (4x salary) and interest-free emergency staff loan
- Family-friendly policies – Enhanced maternity and adoption pay, plus flexible working options
- Career development – Ongoing training, learning and progression opportunities
- Blue Light Card – Discounts across a wide range of shops, restaurants and services
Want to know more about the role? Read the full Job Description now!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Challenge Events Programme Lead
Location: Rugby, Hybrid, CV21 3RQ
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hpw
Benefits: Benefits Summary
Are you an experienced Challenge Events professional ready to take our fundraising portfolio to the next level? We're looking for an experienced Challenge Events Professional to grow participation, increase fundraising income and create exceptional supporter experiences.
If you’re looking for more than a job, motivated by purpose and ready to make a real impact to an organisation that is committed to saving lives every day, then this may be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for!
What We Offer:
What You’ll Be Doing:
Strategic Planning & Income Growth
• Develop and implement the challenge events plan and priorities, aligned with the wider events strategy, in partnership with line manager.
• Forecast income,monitor performance, and drive year-on-year growth across the challenge events portfolio.
Event Management
• Lead on the delivery of third-party challenge events (e.g., runs, cycles, treks) and bespoke challenge activities.
• Manage all operational aspects including event logistics, supplier liaison, risk assessments, and compliance.
Supporter Recruitment & Stewardship
• Create and implement supporter recruitment plans using digital marketing, partnerships, and community outreach.
• Working with our Supporter Journey Manager, deliver excellent stewardship journeys, maximising participant satisfaction, fundraising success, and retention.
Marketing & Communications
• Collaborate with marketing teams to develop promotional materials, event webpages, and social content.
• Work with marketing colleagues to produce compelling fundraising resources, toolkits, and participant communications.
Data, Finance & Reporting
• Support the transition to new CRM system and ongoing systems working to enable:
- Maintain accurate event records, participant data, and financial tracking.
- Use CRM systems to analyse performance, monitor KPIs, and produce regular reports.
Collaboration & Leadership
• Manage relationships with event organisers, agencies, and suppliers.
• Support and guide colleagues and volunteers during key events, providing informal leadership as required.
What We’re Looking For:
Essential
• Proven experience in challenge events, mass participation, or fundraising event management
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously
• Understanding of effective stewardship tactics to maximise income and deepen engagement with participants
• Proven experience of budgeting and project planning
• Ability to work flexibly, including occasional evenings/weekends for event delivery.
Desirable
• Experience within the charity or non-profit sector.
• Understanding of digital marketing for supporter recruitment.
• Experience of working with and managing volunteers
What’s In It For You:
At TAAS, you’ll be part of a passionate and committed charity that’s making a real difference every day. We value professionalism, compassion and teamwork — and we’re proud of our inclusive, supportive culture.
Whether it’s supporting emergency services from behind the scenes or helping shape the future of our leadership, you’ll play a crucial role in helping us save lives.
The Air Ambulance Service isn’t just a place to work; it’s a place to build a meaningful career.
Click “Apply Now” and help us to keep our helicopters flying and continue saving lives.
Compliance Responsibilities
In addition to specific compliance requirements within your area of expertise, you also hold responsibility in your specialism for:
You are expected and encouraged to raise and escalate appropriately any potential breaches or areas for improvement regarding the above.
The role is subject to a Basic DBS check.
Environment
TAAS is an inclusive working environment where Equality, Diversity and Human Rights are guiding principles, individuals are respected and a value of having a diverse workforce is recognised. The recruitment, employment and development of people are based on qualifications, experience and competency to do the job, eliminating personal bias or prejudice..