The Ancient Tree Forum (ATF) is seeking a motivated and organised Technical and Engagement Officer to join our small, friendly and flexible team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a charity dedicated to safeguarding the UK’s ancient and veteran trees, along with their wildlife, heritage and cultural values.
This role is vital to achieving our strategic outcomes by providing expert technical advice, supporting and collaborating with the Technical Advisory Panel to develop authoritative guidance and publications. You will act as a key contact for public and stakeholder enquiries and contribute technical expertise to ATF’s communications across our website, newsletter, social media and press activity.
You will engage with sector networks, collaborate with partners and support strategic messaging. This role will help strengthen the charity’s visibility and impact in ancient and veteran tree conservation and protection.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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People living with Parkinson's value the services and opportunities Parkinson’s UK provides, delivered by committed and skilled colleagues, volunteers and partner organisations. Following an investment of 1.5 million we have the opportunity to build on the quality and reach of our community services.
About the role
You’ll empower people affected by Parkinson’s to live lives that are as fulfilling as possible, whatever that means to them, to feel able to take an active role in their treatment and to become their own advocate in health and life, wherever possible.
Our adviser teams work within local areas and via our national helpline. Our helpline hours are currently 09:00 to 18:00, Monday to Friday, and 10:00 to 13:00 on Saturday. We are looking for someone who can work on a flexible basis to ensure cover across the helpline’s working hours. There will also be the need to cover some hours on Saturdays, bank holidays and over the Christmas period.
What you’ll do:
- Provide in depth, person-centred information and guidance to clients via our helpline service.
- Keep accurate, up to date online client records in line with practice.
- Make best use of time in providing an effective client service.
- Recognise and respond to potential safeguarding situations using established procedures.
- Provide information on a variety of health and social care issues, including appropriate emotional support, employment and welfare benefits guidance and advocating with and on behalf of clients.
- Answer client enquiries professionally using a jargon-free approach and within established timescales.
- Maintain relationships and partnerships with internal and external teams to achieve the best outcomes for clients.
- Keep up to date with organisational and professional development relevant to your role.
What you’ll bring:
- Background and/or current experience in health and social care (A,I)
- Experience of providing health and social care information through a range of channels (A,I)
- Well-developed telephone skills including active listening and questioning (A,I)
- Experience of supporting and empowering people with problem solving, navigating the health and social care system and participating in their own care (A,I,T)
- Experience managing a complex caseload effectively and efficiently (A,I)
- Ability to be calm and deal effectively with challenging or emotional situations and/or people (I)
- Demonstrable digital competence, with experience of effective use of a range of tools including online case management systems or similar (A,I)
- Ability to work collaboratively (I)
- In depth understanding of Parkinson’s, relevant issues and legislation, in particular in connection with health and social care and welfare benefits (I)
- Commitment to working within the principles of equal opportunities (I)
This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK and we would love you to join us!
Please apply by sending us your CV, together with a detailed supporting statement which will fully demonstrate how you meet all the criteria of the role, as stated in the "What you'll bring" section of the job description.
Interviews for this role will be held on 27th June and 1st July.
The successful candidate will be required to:
- provide their own broadband service with a minimum download speed of 2Mb
- have a confidential space in which to work
- be available to work the days of Monday - Friday
- provide occasional cover on Saturdays and/or Bank holidays
Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.
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We exist to make every day better, for everybody living with Parkinson’s. Right now.
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This is an opportunity to join Refuge as a Young People’s Advocate. Suitable candidates must be experienced in advocating in a multi-agency setting to secure positive life outcomes for your clients and to making the service a success. A Safe Lives qualification is desirable.
You will be self-sufficient, assertive and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills combined with empathy and sensitivity to build and develop supportive relationships with young people. You will maintain professional boundaries and adhere fully to Refuge’s safeguarding policies and procedures.
This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
Closing Date: 09:00am 2 July 2025
Interview Date: 10 and 11 July 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for someone to join our Grants Team who is passionate about supporting children and young people and has a commitment to improving their outcomes. This is a rewarding role in a supportive working culture. This position suits a flexible, friendly and efficient professional with the right skills, experience and confidence to further our grants reach to children and young people who need them.
OBJECTIVES: Work in partnership with public, charity, and education sectors to identify children and young people who are living in poverty and experiencing crisis; assess applications against criteria, and support successful applicants to administer and account for grants. Help develop and shape new grant programmes.
LOCATION: Home based
STARTING SALARY: £36,330 (full-time equivalent)
HOURS: Full-time (5 days/35 hours) or part-time (4 days/28 hours)considered
CONTRACT: Permanent
CLOSING DATE: Monday 10am, 16th June 2025
INTERVIEW DATE: Online, Tuesday/Wednesday 1/2nd July 2025
Why work for us?
Buttle UK is a charity dedicated to helping children and young people in the UK who have experienced crisis, are living in financial hardship and are dealing with multiple challenging social issues. We provide grants designed to improve emotional, educational and social outcomes. We also support children whose home-life is particularly disruptive and chaotic with grants which allow them to go to boarding school. We are a small and enthusiastic team achieving amazing things. By working with us you are helping to change children’s lives. Our Grants Team has a reputation for friendliness, efficiency and effectiveness and are always striving to do better.
Summary of responsibilities
- Assessing the needs of applicants for grant support against set criteria and making appropriate recommendations and decisions
- Ensuring our grants reach children and young people who are living in poverty and complex circumstances
- Working in partnership with a wide range of stakeholders in the public, charity and education sectors
For the full job description and application process please visit our website
What we can offer you
- Generous annual leave entitlement – 25 days plus bank holidays. Additional leave days offered for length of service
- Christmas office closure
- Flexible working conditions
- Employer contribution to pension scheme of 7% (employee contribution of 7%)
- Life assurance scheme
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
- Employee Assistance Programme with BUPA
- Enhanced Sick Pay
- Support from trained Mental Health First Aiders
- Paid volunteering days
- Promoting diversity and inclusion at work
- Career growth and development opportunities through our commitment to learning
Please note that we may close applications for the vacancy early if we receive enough applications from suitable candidates. We therefore encourage you to apply as early as possible. You will be required to complete an application form.
No agencies, please
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.