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About Us
Freeways and Freeways Trust are linked local charities that supports adults with learning disabilities.
Freeways is a highly regarded provider offering a range of social care support services and Freeways Trust owns and manages a portfolio of properties which support the work of Freeways. Both charities are passionate about helping people to become as independent as possible by supporting them to make choices, learn new skills, and make links with their local community.
About the Role
The Finance Director will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of both Freeways and Freeways Trust and will be responsible for developing and delivering financial strategies that align with the charities' objectives while maintaining financial sustainability. This position also involves overseeing financial management, ensuring compliance and leading the finance team to achieve operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership and Financial Planning: Collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team to set strategic direction and develop financial strategies and budgets. Develop the financial strategy and five-year budget plan, including capital investment plans and cashflow forecasts that align with strategic priorities and operational plans.
- Financial Management and Control: Oversee finance operations, ensure timely reporting, and lead the annual audit process. Maintain, review, and update internal financial controls across the finance function, identifying, assessing, and mitigating financial risks. Be responsible for the review and audit of financial processes across the organisation including for the people we support.
- Organisational Performance: Manage budget-setting and performance tracking, providing insightful analysis to stakeholders.
- Governance: Act as Company Secretary, ensuring compliance with charity law and maintaining essential records with the Charity Commission and Companies House.
- Leadership, Management and Culture: Build strong relationships with key stakeholders and lead the finance team to achieve operational excellence and foster a positive organisational culture.
About You
You will be a qualified and experienced finance professional with strong leadership skills and a commitment to improving financial processes. Your strategic thinking and exceptional communication skills will allow you to explain complex financial information to various audiences and help them understand the impact on the wider charity and the potential future options. You will also possess a solid understanding of financial management, compliance, and governance, along with the ability to lead and develop a team.
Benefits
- 35 days (pro-rata) annual leave entitlement (including public holidays)
- Company sick pay
- Company pension scheme
- Life assurance cover of twice your annual salary (subject to rules of the scheme)
- Free parking on site
- Family-friendly/work-life balance policies
- Free DBS check every 3 years
- Occupational health provision
- Employee Assistance Programme – 24-hour access to a counselling and legal helpline
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS and Adult Barred List check.
Supporting adults with learning disabilities across Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire and B&NES


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Our passionate Regional Casework Coordinators are SSAFA’s front line of support for members of the armed forces community in need. They are the first point of contact for all beneficiaries into the Regional Office, assessing needs and allocating the case to one of our volunteer caseworkers.
You will sometimes handle complex problems from individuals who may be distressed, identifying the presenting and potential underlying needs to determine the best way to support the beneficiary. You will have ownership of cases from beginning to end, coordinating the casework process in a timely manner and ensure that the beneficiary journey is at the centre of the Service. You will have the opportunity to shape processes and procedures within the office which will lead to improvements in the service offered to clients.
To help you establish yourself in this new post you will receive excellent training and induction to SSAFA.
Whilst the post is homebased, to be eligible for this role you are required to live in the South West region in Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire or Somerset. There will be occasional travel around the South West Region, and you will be required to travel for quarterly face to face team meetings.
About the team
The team work remotely and pride themselves in maintaining a close working bond which ensures the smooth operation of the office. You will work closely with volunteers from the eight SSAFA branches in the South West, supporting them to administer casework for SSAFA beneficiaries. The successful candidate will work as part of a larger team of 10, which includes two Regional Casework Managers and a Regional Operations Manager.
About you
To carry out this role successfully you will have a track record of providing welfare advice in key areas such as housing benefits, debt, disability, mobility or immigration issues. You will have knowledge of safeguarding and GDPR and experience in dealing with sensitive information and people in vulnerable situations. You will be able to provide excellent customer service by telephone, e-mail and face to face. You will have used Microsoft Office 365 to a high standard. It is important that you have experience of planning and managing your own workload, with minimal supervision.
It would be advantageous if you have an understanding of the way of life for today’s Armed Forces, veterans and their families and if you have experience of recruiting and supporting volunteers. An understanding of the voluntary sector and preferably the military charity sector landscape across the South West would be valuable
About SSAFA
SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, has been providing practical, emotional, and financial support to our Forces and their families since 1885. SSAFA, is a trusted source of support for the Armed Forces community in their time of need; last year our trained teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 53,000 people in need, including veterans, serving personnel (regulars and reserves) and their families.
SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. We are here for that person and their family – any time they need us, in any way they need us, for as long as they need us.
Diversity and Inclusion at SSAFA
SSAFA exists to support a diverse range of beneficiaries within the armed forces community, and we believe diversity within our teams is key to ensuring we can deliver our services effectively. We thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a worldwide charity. SSAFA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.
SSAFA is committed to using the Disclosure & Barring Service to ensure we, as an employer, safeguard those we serve.
No agencies please. Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable.
If you've applied for this role previously within the last six months, we encourage you not to reapply as we already have your details saved on our system and will contact you if a suitable position becomes available.
Closing date: Midnight on 19 January 2026. SSAFA reserves the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Interviews: 28 January 2026
Our vision A society in which the Armed Forces, veterans and their families can thrive.
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Supported Employment Coach - Oxfordshire, Bicester and Banbury
Location: Home-based with travel across Bristol & South Gloucestershire
Salary: £27,000 per annum plus benefits -33 days annual holiday (incl. bank holidays)
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours (flexible working)
Contract: 1‑year fixed-term contract, with potential for extension dependent on future funding
Are you passionate about transforming lives through meaningful employment opportunities?
We have an exciting opportunity for a Supported Employment Coach to join our Ready, Willing & Able Supported Employment team to work with people in our SeeAbility homes to secure and sustain employment. Established in 2021, Ready, Willing and Able is looking to expand grow. This role is an exciting opportunity to spearhead our presence in Oxfordshire for the first time.
The Opportunity
Join SeeAbility’s Ready, Willing & Able team and help transform lives through employment.
We’re looking for a passionate and creative Supported Employment Coach to support people with learning disabilities and autism to achieve their career ambitions. You’ll work closely with individuals and employers to break down barriers and create inclusive workplaces. Since launching in 2021, Ready, Willing & Able has been breaking down employment barriers and proving that with the right support, everyone can achieve their professional ambitions.
What makes this role special:
- Lead our exciting expansion into a new region
- Work directly with inspiring individuals to achieve life-changing career goals
- Join a creative, boundary-pushing team that thinks outside the box
- Make a tangible impact on workplace inclusion across Oxfordshire
The ideal candidate will:
- Share our unwavering belief that paid work is positive and possible for everyone
- Have proven experience supporting people with learning disabilities and autism to achieve their goals
- Be passionate about workplace inclusion and breaking down employment barriers
- Demonstrate creativity and innovation in their approach to coaching
- Have experience with the five-stage Supported Employment model (desirable but not essential)
You will thrive in this role if you:
- Have high expectations for yourself and the people you support into work
- Enjoy building meaningful relationships and tailored support plans
- Are comfortable working independently from home while travelling across Oxfordshire
- Can identify opportunities and deliver personalised coaching that leads to sustainable employment
Professional Growth:
- Join a recognised leader in disability support services
- Work with an innovative team that's reshaping supported employment
- Opportunity to shape and grow our Oxfordshire presence
- Continuous professional development and training
About SeeAbility
For decades, SeeAbility has been providing extraordinary support and championing better eye care and supported living support, for people with learning disabilities and autism. We don't just support people – we empower them to challenge expectations and achieve extraordinary things every day.
Our Ready, Willing & Able programme represents our commitment to employment equality. We believe that everyone deserves the dignity, purpose, and financial independence that comes with meaningful work. Our team doesn't just find jobs – we create career pathways that align with individual ambitions and strengths.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're ready to join a team that's genuinely changing lives and transforming communities, we want to hear from you. This isn't just a job – it's an opportunity to be part of something revolutionary in supported employment.
Why join us?
Your development and appreciation
- Annual excellence awards
- Long service awards every 5 years and recognition
- Development Discussions: Opportunity to discuss your progress and your future
- Leadership development academy for the next steps in your career
Your work-life balance
- 33 days holiday (incl. bank holidays), increasing to 41 days with long service (1 extra day for each year of service)
- Life events: Time off when you need it most
- 2 weeks Organisational Sick Pay after 6 months service, increasing to 12 weeks over your first 3 years
- Buy or sell annual leave scheme
- Enhanced Family-Friendly Pay
- Paid Fertility Leave
- Carers Leave available
Your money goes further
- £500 monthly bonus scheme for two lucky colleagues
- Eligible for Blue Light Card discounts
- Discounts and cashback at hundreds of shops, restaurants and activities
- Access to Tickets for Good
- Pay reviews and commitment to pay competitive rates
- Employer contributory pension scheme: Support and tools to help you make the right decisions about your future
- Paid DBS and renewals
- Season ticket loans
- Advance Pay/Savings scheme using WageStream app
Your wellbeing counts
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Life assurance of 2x annual salary
- Free 24/7 employee assistance programme for advice and support
- Free eye test
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Dedicated in house Wellbeing Coach for your team
Safeguarding and Promoting Welfare
SeeAbility is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. We expect all staff to uphold this commitment and have a strong understanding of their roles and responsibilities in safeguarding.
Safer Recruitment
As part of our safer recruitment procedures, we require the following checks for all successful applicants:
- A criminal background check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (where appropriate).
- Documentary evidence to confirm your identity, current address, and the right to work in the UK.
- Health Declaration to ensure that you are medically suitable for the role you have been offered.
- References will be obtained to ensure satisfactory evidence of conduct in current or previous employment concerned with the provision of services relating to (a) health or social care, or (b) children or vulnerable adults.
These checks will be carried out and completed prior offering a date to start employment at SeeAbility’ s expense.
Diversity
SeeAbility is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all identities, including those from underrepresented groups and those who have a disability or neurodivergent condition. We are please to confirm that we are a Disability Confident Employer.
We believe a diverse workforce drives innovation, creativity, and success. Everyone’s unique experiences and views are appreciated, and their opinion valued. We are happy to offer any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or the role itself to ensure a fair and equitable experience for all candidates.
In exceptional circumstances, the exempt from the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) which provides for the application of a genuine occupational requirement.
Our mission is to champion and deliver ambitious support and preventative services alongside people with learning disabilities, autism and sight loss,
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role:
Step into a role where your drive, resilience and belief in young people can truly change lives. As a Young Person’s Worker across our accommodation services in Islington and Waltham Forest, you will be right alongside young people at risk of homelessness, helping them move from uncertainty towards stability and independence. This is hands on, purposeful work where every day matters, and where your determination can unlock real opportunity for those who need it most.
In this role, you will manage a caseload of young people, building trusted relationships and empowering them to lead their journey forward. You will create and review personalised support and safety plans, support moves into independent accommodation, and help young people take confident steps into education, training or employment. Working within a trauma informed and strengths based approach, you will champion each young person’s goals while developing practical life skills such as budgeting, self care and cooking. You will also support access to essential services including mental health support, housing advice and employment pathways, motivating and coaching young people to take ownership of their futures.
At Single Homeless Project (SHP), you will be part of a tenacious, values driven team that does not shy away from challenge and believes in doing things differently to achieve lasting change. We will support your ambition with ongoing training, development and the chance to grow your career while making a genuine impact. If you are ready to bring your energy, compassion and persistence to a role that truly matters, we would love to hear from you.
About you:
- You bring experience working with young people in the community and in accommodation services.
- Your toolkit includes practical skills in motivation and coaching young people
- Your approach is creative, analytical, trauma-informed and rooted in a strengths and recovery model.
- You can creatively inspire opportunities for our young people to thrive and to develop to their highest potential.
- A non-judgmental approach to working with complex needs young people and to promote a strengths-based approach and an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
- Strong team-working and interpersonal skills, maintaining a collaborative approach to supporting young people achieve the outcomes and goals we support them to set for themselves.
About Us:
We’re London’s leading homelessness charity – and we get things done.
In a city where hundreds are forced into homelessness every day, our work has never been more needed or more challenging. And we’re not shying away. We’re rolling up our sleeves to make change and helping over 10,000 Londoners every year. We prevent homelessness, provide safe places to live and give people the opportunity to rebuild their lives and transform their futures. And we never give up.
We’re here for Londoners wherever they are on their journey. We start with trust, building relationships that help people feel safe, supported, and ready to move forward. Every day, we put people first in everything we do, challenging injustice and barriers that keep people from the safety, stability and opportunity they deserve. We stand alongside people as they rebuild and shape a future that feels their own.
Joining Single Homeless Project means joining a team that’s bold, compassionate and determined to do better for the people we support and for each other. You’ll work alongside colleagues with lived experience, in a space that’s trans-inclusive, disability-friendly, and actively striving to be anti-oppressive and equitable.
We’re not perfect, but we’re real. We listen. We learn. And we push forward, together. Because this isn’t just a job. It’s a chance to lead with empathy, spark change, and help build a London where no one is left behind.
Important Info:
Please note we will be reviewing applications as they are received and progressing those suitable to interview at our Head Office in Kings Cross on an adhoc basis. Therefore please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the advert once suitable candidates are identified.
Please note there will be a second round of interviews in service for progressed candidates.
This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed (by SHP) for the successful applicant.
Please note applications are reviewed for AI use in application questions. Applications requiring sponsorship or with insufficient right to work will not be accepted or progressed.
Preventing homelessness, transforming lives.



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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!
Learning Support Assistant (LSA) – Autism / SEND
Ambitious About Autism is recruiting for a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to support autistic young people aged 16–25 at Ambitious College, our specialist further education college.
- Full time, permanent (term time only)
- Hours: 9am - 4.30pm
- Salary: £25,837 - £27,165 per annum
- Location: Tottenham, North London (N15 4FY)
- Start date: February 2026 (flexible depending on notice periods)
Please note, this role may not meet Skilled Worker visa sponsorship criteria
You will work 1:1 with autistic learners, supporting them to access learning, build independence, confidence, and life skills — both on campus and in the community. This role involves personal care.
This role is ideal for candidates with experience or interest in:
- SEN / SEND
- Autism
- Learning Support Assistant or Teaching Assistant roles
- Care, youth work, education, or psychology backgrounds
What we offer:
- Term time only working (paid across 52 weeks)
- Extensive autism specific training and CPD
- Support from leading autism specialists
- Free daily breakfast
- Employee benefits including EAP, cycle-to-work, and season ticket loans
- Full benefits package: please see our website
The official internal title for this role is Specialist Teaching Assistant, but it is advertised externally as Learning Support Assistant to reflect the nature of the role and maximise reach.
Ambitious About Autism is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, valuing the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives they bring. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, disability, or age.
Our recruitment process promotes equal opportunities, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team for accommodations. We recognise disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly and long-term affects a person's ability to perform day-to-day activities, as defined by the UK Equality Act 2010. All applications will be considered solely on merit, aligned with our mission to support autistic children and young people.
Ambitious About Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search may be carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
The safeguarding responsibilities of the post are as per the job description and person specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.
We stand with autistic children and young people, champion their rights and create opportunities.
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About Adolescent Health Study
The Adolescent Health Study (AHS) (Registered Charity Number 1213337) is an ambitious new UKRI-funded initiative to establish a prospective, longitudinal population study that will generate a globally leading open science data platform and research resource. AHS aims to recruit at least 100,000 young people from across the UK and to follow their mental and physical health and wellbeing over at least 10 years. It plans to collect data through questions and measures; to obtain bio-samples for a wide range of genomic and other high-throughput assays; and to capture linked data relevant to health and wellbeing from participants’ health, education and other administrative records. There will be a strong emphasis on engaging with and involving young people, schools, parents and other relevant stakeholders in the design and delivery of the study, as well as on including young people that represent as wide as possible a range of backgrounds, experiences and characteristics. AHS will focus on enabling a wide range of research, including studies of the critical biological and social developments that occur during the transition from childhood to adulthood and the determinants of both mental and physical health and wellbeing in adolescents and young adults.
Location: Remote working. Must be willing and able to travel to London, Edinburgh and elsewhere across the UK to support business need
Reporting to: AHS Chief Information and Technology Officer (to be appointed Spring 2026)
Hours of Work: FTE 37.5 hours per week
Purpose of the post
The Strategic Data Lead will play a critical role in managing the study’s data pipeline, devising and implementing strategies for the collection, management, storage, documentation and curation of complex participant data, and sharing data with research users. In particular, there will be a need for innovative, remote data collection methods that are acceptable to children and young people taking part in the study. The role holder will provide specialist advice, direction and input to the wider scientific team to maximise the potential of the study data and future proof the resource. They will drive forward innovative solutions which enable the long-term strategic vision for data management in the study.
Main responsibilities
Strategy
- Provide expert input into the design and delivery of the study before data collection begins, maximising data quality and efficient management from the start.
- Devise and implement a data management strategy, including appropriate data architecture, meta-data and data pipeline(s), to support the study’s aims and meet the needs of the research community.
- Consider the long-term strategy for data preservation and discoverability, to futureproof the resource and ensure maximal use.
Technology and innovation
- Identify and oversee the delivery of novel solutions for collection and management of complex health data, including transfer of data from specialist equipment and mobile technology, such as wearables or app-based data.
- Lead procurement activities, where required, to support the data management strategy, translating the needs of users into appropriate specifications and working with third parties to oversee delivery of solutions.
Risk management and compliance
- Oversee the development, management and continual improvement of all procedures used to process, manage and store data, ensuring that they are kept up to date and comply with relevant legislation and local guidelines.
Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement
- Build relationships with other longitudinal population studies (LPS) in order to seek advice where appropriate and ensure sharing of best practise within the LPS community.
- Work closely with researchers, data scientists and national bodies, such as Population Research UK and the UK Longitudinal Linkage Collaboration, to support study objectives.
- Consult and co-operate with colleagues and stakeholders, including children and young people, to support the use of the study’s data for collaborative research purposes, identifying opportunities to maximise the potential of the data.
- Offer creative solutions to issues that arise, consulting with and influencing stakeholders with differing expectations, ensuring the impact of any change is communicated and understood by those involved.
Essential criteria:
- Proven track record of managing large and complex data sets within an academic, research or similar environment, including different types of data from multiple sources, including those with complex ethical and governance requirements.
- Thorough understanding of legislation regarding data management, confidentiality and security.
- Understanding of research governance.
- Demonstrable experience in developing and implementing a data management strategy.
- Experience of implementing current and developing technologies used for collecting, storing and accessing research data.
- Excellent organisational skills with the proven ability to manage multiple competing projects simultaneously to achieve deadlines.
- Educated to degree level in Computer Science or related discipline or equivalent experience.
- Proven innovation and pro-active problem-solving skills.
- Proven ability to influence and negotiate with different levels of staff and external contacts.
- Excellent communication with both internal and external stakeholders including the ability to communicate technically complex ideas at an appropriate level.
Desirable criteria:
- Proven skills in programming using various languages and technologies including understanding of data manipulation and statistical packages used to manage, manipulate and analyse data e.g. SQL, Python, R.
- Proven ability to effectively lead, direct and manage a team of technical staff.
- Experience of working with a longitudinal research study, or equivalent, at a senior level.
- Excellent presentation skills, with experience of presenting to diverse audiences.
Working Environment
- Full time role with flexible working arrangements.
- AHS is a national organisation, and our activities take place across the UK.
- Flexible working will be required across several geographical locations in the UK. Travel may be required to AHS locations, fieldwork sites and partner organisations.
- As a small charity, we offer a range of benefits, including enhanced sickness and family-friendly pay, additional annual leave, the opportunity to purchase up to five extra days’ holiday each leave year, a 10% employer pension contribution, and one paid volunteering day per year.
Application Process
This post is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and the post holder having the right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship is not available). Please apply online with a CV and a covering letter (of no more than two pages) explaining what you can bring to this role, and including your current salary.
The closing date for this position is EoD Sunday 25 January 2026.
Interviews are currently expected to be held during the week commencing 23 February or 02 March 2026.
Equal Opportunities Policy Statement
AHS is an equal opportunities employer, and as such aims to treat all employees, consultants and applicants fairly. AHS is an equal opportunities employer, and as such aims to treat all employees, consultants and applicants fairly. It is our policy to provide employment equality to all, irrespective of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Beyond these protected characteristics, we acknowledge the importance of socio-economic background, childcare and caring responsibilities, educational background, neurodiversity, and any other factors that shape an individual’s identity and opportunities. We strive to create an environment where all colleagues feel valued, supported, and able to contribute fully.
Values
It is an exciting time for the Adolescent Health Study (AHS) as we establish our senior leadership and delivery teams. As the senior executive team evolves, the AHS values will be grounded in inclusivity, integrity, accountability, and collaboration.
About Us
VAST is a registered charity dedicated to supporting and empowering the Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector in Stoke-on-Trent. We aim to foster strong local networks, strengthen community engagement, and build the capacity of local community groups.
The Role
As Finance & Business Operations Director, you will lead VAST’s financial and operational strategy, ensuring robust financial management, effective HR and IT systems, and compliance with Health & Safety. You will oversee the efficient running and management of The Dudson Centre (a Grade II listed building), act as Company Secretary, and serve as the organisation’s Money Laundering Reporting Officer.
This is a senior leadership role, contributing to strategic planning and organisational development while supporting VAST’s day-to-day delivery. It’s an exciting opportunity for someone who combines financial expertise with operational leadership and a commitment to community impact.
What We’re Looking For
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, etc)
Significant experience in financial management and business operations in the VCSE sector. - Strong leadership and strategic planning skills
Knowledge of charity finance, governance, and compliance. - Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to travel locally and work occasional evenings/weekends.
Why join us
At VAST, we offer more than just a job. You’ll be part of a team committed to helping communities thrive. We believe in equal opportunities and strive to create an inclusive work environment where everyone can succeed.
You will also have access to a range of wellbeing perks, including:
- Mortgage and pension advice.
- Virtual GP appointments and second medical opinions.
- Comprehensive mental health support
- Wellbeing programmes to support a healthy lifestyle.
To apply
Applications are accepted by CV and covering lettter only.
Closing date for applications is Midnight on Friday 30th January 2026.
Interviews will be held during February 2026
VAST is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, age, or disability.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about helping young people build brighter futures?
We’ve got a brilliant opportunity for you to join our team as an Impact and Evaluation Manager, at Young Enterprise.
Who We Are
We’re Young Enterprise – a national charity with a bold mission: to give every young person the skills, confidence, and mindset to thrive in the changing world of work.
For over 60 years, we’ve empowered more than 7 million young people through hands-on enterprise and financial education programmes. Whether it’s launching a student business or learning how to manage money, we help young people develop key life skills like teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, and resilience.
We’re a passionate, down-to-earth team of 90+ staff and 2,000+ volunteers who believe that every young person, regardless of background, deserves a fair start in life.
Why Join Us?
We think Young Enterprise is a great place to work—and we’re proud of our people-first culture. Here’s what you can expect:
- A friendly and supportive team where your voice is heard
- A strong commitment to diversity and inclusion—we want everyone to feel they belong
- Generous holiday allowance and flexible working
- Cycle-to-work scheme, life assurance, and NHS top-up plan
- Ongoing learning and mentoring opportunities
- A chance to directly impact the lives of young people every single day
About the Role
This is a role where your insights will shape real change. As Impact and Evaluation Manager, you’ll:
- Lead research and evaluation projects that strengthen Young Enterprise’s evidence base and inform strategy
- Turn data into stories that amplify young people’s voices and drive impact
- Coordinate and align data across 15+ programmes, ensuring quality and consistency
- Stay ahead of trends in education and youth research, bringing fresh ideas and innovation
- Work collaboratively across teams and with external partners to share insights and champion best practice
This is a dynamic, insight-driven role with plenty of scope for creativity, independence, and collaboration.
You’ll love this job if you are…
- passionate about making a difference: Using evidence to unlock opportunities for young people
- a natural problem-solver: Finding creative ways to collect, interpret, and communicate data
- detail-focused and curious: Ensuring accuracy while exploring what the numbers really mean
- collaborative and proactive: Working across teams and engaging external networks to make big ideas happen
- a clear communicator: Turning complex findings into compelling stories that inspire action
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage research and insight projects, including quick-turnaround polls and primary/secondary research to strengthen Young Enterprise’s evidence base.
- Coordinate and align data across multiple programmes, supporting colleagues to improve data collection, consistency, quality assurance and reporting.
- Monitor, clean and validate data, ensuring high standards of data quality and completeness.
- Apply creative and innovative approaches to data collection, analysis and visual storytelling, ensuring young people’s voices are represented authentically.
- Stay up to date with external research and sector trends, particularly in education and youth research, building strong peer networks.
- Synthesize and communicate insights clearly through briefings, presentations and the organisation’s Evidence Hub to meet diverse internal needs.
- Support external reporting and dissemination, ensuring funder monitoring and evaluation requirements are met and impact is shared effectively.
- Act as a day-to-day research and insights contact, collaborating across teams and contributing to cross-organisational initiatives.
A few practical things
· This is a hybrid role, requiring you to work from a YE office (London or Oxford) at least 8 times per month
Keeping Young People Safe
At Young Enterprise, safeguarding is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will receive ongoing safeguarding training throughout their employment and be expected to uphold excellent safeguarding practice at all times.
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a cover letter (max 2 pages) telling us why you’re the right person for this role. Applications must be submitted by 23:30 on 18 January 2026. Please note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
Interviews will be held in person at our London Office and shortlisted candidates will be invited to be interviewed either on 26 or 27 January 2026. Please note, we are only able to respond to shortlisted candidates.
Full details can be found in the Job Description.
At YE we are passionate and committed to keeping your data safe and secure. Full details can be found in the YE People’s Privacy Notice.
Join us – and help us give every young person the chance to thrive. Apply today!
We empower young people to discover, develop and celebrate their skills and potential.


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UCB is looking for a Finance Manager to join their Finance Team following a recent internal promotion. This is a great opportunity for a qualified accountant to join the charity at a time of growth and expansion.
The Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing the day to day, month on month and annual statutory management of the finance function across all departments. This is a leadership position where you will have the opportunity to help influence and improve financial reporting and controls as we navigate a newly installed financial system. People management skills with the ability to inspire and support colleagues, setting individual and team targets and strengthening the team are desirable; but we are happy to hear from you if this your first step into a people management role!.
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate that they can build strong working relationships with all internal and external stakeholders, with the ability to communicate financial information to a non-financial audience.
This is an exciting role where you can join with our vision of ‘Changing Lives for Good, by the Power of God’s Word’. If this resonates with you, we look forward to hearing from you.
This position will be temporarily based in Churchill House, Regent Road, Hanley, Stoke on Trent ST1 3JJ while extensive refurbishment work is being undertaken at our Operations Centre in Burslem, Stoke on Trent.
Closing date for applications:–Thursday 5th February 2026 - 12 noon
You must have the right to work in the UK to apply for this position. We reserve the right to close this early should we attract the right candidate.
Interviews: Monday 16th February 2026
Salary: £47,000 - £55,000 per annum [MG1] depending on skill and experience. Plus staff benefits that include life assurance of 4x salary, healthcare cash plan, and matched pension contributions up to 6%
For an application form and job description please visit our website
UCB is a Christian Charity. Schedule 9 Part 1 (3a) and (3b) of the Equality Act 2010 apply to this vacancy
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Events Lead
Salary: £34,237 – £38,235 (depending on experience) (see below for more details on remuneration)
About Voice 21
Voice 21 is the national oracy education charity. We exist to empower every child to use their voice for success in school and life. Our work transforms learning and life chances through talk by increasing access to a high-quality oracy education for those that need it most. Follow the links to find out more about why oracy is so vital and the impact Voice 21 has.
Your opportunity
Tackle a vital challenge, with great people. Voice 21 exists to transform children' s learning and life chances through talk and we are aiming to be working with 2,000 schools a year by 2025. To reach this goal we recruit great people and give them real responsibility, training and support.
Output focused culture, with flexible working opportunities. We have an agile and flexible approach – our team can work when and wherever works best to deliver the requirements of their role. For staff working at home, we support them to create a workspace and provide technology that enables them to work effectively.
Real development opportunities. We believe in supporting people to develop the skills they need to be excellent – whether this means funding external training, finding a mentor to support them or giving them the time to learn from others in the organisations through our regular CPD sessions. We also offer paid study leave for team members taking part in formal studies outside of work.
Great benefits. 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) and additional Christmas closure period. Holiday entitlement increases linked to length of service, 5% employer contribution to pension, interest-free season ticket, cycle and technology loans, employee assistance scheme.
Remuneration. Our pay is a band and spine point approach where there is up to 7 years progression available (depending on starting point).
Your purpose
Voice 21 is the national oracy education charity, working with over 1000 schools annually to ensure that every child can use their voice to thrive in school, work and life. Alongside our work directly with schools, we campaign nationally to ensure that oracy is recognised and supported by policy-makers and other key stakeholders.
We’re looking for an Events Lead who will deliver an ambitious, high-quality programme of events in support of our mission. Based in the Influence team, you’ll play a pivotal cross-organisational role in delivering events in support of our national network of Voice 21 Oracy Schools, sales and marketing, and our fundraising and public affairs goals.
Your responsibilities
Event development, planning and management
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Support the development and delivery of Voice 21’s Events Strategy, in alignment with our organisational plan
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Work collaboratively across the organisation, especially with key stakeholders in the Growth and Fundraising teams, to ensure alignment with organisational goals, and effective coordination between teams
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Plan and manage Voice 21’s annual flagship events: responsible for ticket sale and revenue generation targets; attendee experience; and co-ordination of content generation and programme design
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Work collaboratively across the organisation to coordinate events (physical and virtual) in support of organisational goals, providing expertise, support in management/delivery, and helping to establish organisation-wide best practice systems and processes
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Manage relationships with external stakeholders including venues, exhibitors and suppliers
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Prepare and manage event project budgets, ensuring events operate with the agreed parameters, value-for-money is achieved and that there is effective and compliant monitoring and reporting
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Evaluate and report upon the impact of Voice 21 events to support evidence-informed decision-making
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Ensure all events communications reflect Voice 21’s brand and strategic messaging.
External event and speaker opportunities
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Take ownership of, and further develop, Voice 21’s processes for the acceptance of external speaking opportunities, in a time of growing demand. Work across the organisation to ensure that this is managed in alignment with our organisational goals regarding partnerships, marketing and influencing.
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Evaluate and select external events and conferences, as opportunities for Voice 21 to further its mission
Your progression
Within 1 month, you’ll have:
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Started building strong working relationships with colleagues across Voice 21
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Started developing your understanding of Voice 21, oracy, our events and Influence work
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Attended one of Voice 21’s annual flagship events (depending on start date)
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Taken ownership of Voice 21’s external speaker request system
Within 3 months, you’ll have:
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Developed and initiated a process for the development of Voice 21’s external speaker request system
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Taken over and continued the planning and management of Voice 21’s flagship October event
Within 6 months, you’ll have:
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In full ownership of Voice 21’s annual flagship events
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Coordinating events, in collaboration with colleagues from across Voice 21, in service of our organisational goals
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Supporting the development and delivery of Voice 21’s Events Strategy
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You’ll have come along to the Voice 21 charity-wide Away Day and met the whole team!
Person specification
Essential
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A proven track record in the management and delivery of conference-style events
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Experience creating and managing events budgets
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Experience using campaign management software
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for liaising with events stakeholders
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Excellent organisational and project management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple priorities
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Able to form excellent working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Desirable
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Experience working in the non-profit and/or education sectors
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Experience stewarding sponsor/funder relationships
This job is for you if...
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You love managing events!
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You’re a systems and processes person - you love to develop them, run them and improve them
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You’re detail-oriented and see things that others miss
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You’re pro-active - you love to spot opportunities to contribute your expertise and drive as part of an ambitious team
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You’d like to be part of a cross-functional team, working alongside communications, research and public affairs experts
Where you’ll work: Remote, with regional and national travel to attend meetings and events, including some overnight stays.
Terms: Full Time
Application details
To apply:
Please send your CV and a short cover letter
Your cover letter should briefly:
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Why would you like to work at Voice 21? (150 words max)
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Please describe the skills and experience that you would bring to this role (150 words max)
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Please describe an event you have organised that you are proud of, and explain why it was a success from your perspective. (250 words max)
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Please describe a time when you faced a challenge/something went wrong: what happened, what did you do, and what have you learned (200 words max).
Closing date: Midnight, 27th January 2026.
Interview date: To commence during the week starting 2nd Feb.
Start date: ASAP.
Questions: If you have any questions about the role, or would like to discuss it before submitting an application, please contact Amanda Moorghen, Interim Director of Learning & Influence
Valuing every voice
Voice 21 believes that every voice should be heard and valued. We are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and do not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Voice 21.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £51,000–£55,000 pa
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Location: Hybrid – London Whitechapel
Deadline:18th January
Thrilled as always to be working with the incredible Centrepoint, the UK’s leading charity supporting homeless young people, as they look for a Senior Corporate New Business Manager to join their team.
As Senior Corporate New Business Manager, you will lead the Corporate New Business team to secure high-value, transformative partnerships that change lives. You’ll play a key part in driving an ambitious strategy to deliver multi-year partnerships, working closely with senior stakeholders and collaborating across the organisation to achieve exceptional outcomes for young people.
You will develop and deliver the new business strategy, manage a robust pipeline, and lead negotiations for partnerships in excess of £500k. You’ll also oversee income and expenditure budgets, contribute to cross-team projects, and foster a culture of collaboration and innovation within the fundraising directorate.
To be successful as the Senior Corporate New Business Manager, you will need:
- Demonstrable experience of corporate fundraising and securing six- and seven-figure partnerships.
- Experience leading a team and driving performance through effective line management.
- Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels.
If you would like to discuss this role with us, please email your CV to [email protected] or contact us and quote the reference 2807JP.
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, passionate about improving equality across the sector. You can read more about our commitment to diversity on our website.
If enough applications are received, the charity reserves the right to end the application period sooner.
The Role
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy and vibrant brand and communications team to help drive impactful communications with members that demonstrate the value of Law Society membership. It's an exciting time to join the team as we look to deliver the organisation's new corporate strategy. This role will play an important part in achieving our mission of enhanced member experience and value.
You will work with colleagues across the organisation including marketing, member engagement and corporate communications to ensure a consistent, audience-centred approach to communications with members across all channels from social media and email to events.
What we're looking for
- Experience of creating impactful communications across a range of channels, including web, email, and social media.
- Evidence of planning and managing effective communications campaigns, including tracking and reporting successful outcomes.
- Strong planning, analytical and organisational skills, including the ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities.
- Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to quickly form positive relationships with colleagues at all levels.
You will be a self-motivated communications professional with a creative approach to delivering effective communications campaigns. You will have a good understanding of communications best practice, including the latest trends in digital and print communications, and accessibility standards.
You will be able to translate complex information into engaging communications to members and demonstrate strong attention to detail and proof-reading skills.
You will be confident in working with colleagues at all levels of an organisation and take a collaborative approach to your work.
What's in it for you
We offer hybrid working (minimum two days a week working on site), a generous flexible benefits package, a friendly working environment and the opportunity to develop your career within a professional organisation.
Please note: if you are an internal applicant, Pay Policy will apply.
The Law Society represents solicitors in England and Wales. From negotiating with and lobbying the profession's regulators, government and other decision makers, to offering training and advice, we're here to help, protect and promote solicitors.
Grade: 5
Salary: £30,994 per annum
Position type: Full Time, Permanent, 37.5 hours per week. (Flexible working considered)
Responsible to: Financial Controller
Direct reports: None
Location: ShelterBox HQ, Truro, Cornwall (Hybrid working with at least 2 days a week in the office)
ROLE PURPOSE:
A key member of the finance and financial accounts teams, supporting colleagues and the wider charity by taking responsibility for maintaining elements of the financial records of the charity.
Ensuring compliance with technical and legal requirements, safeguarding the assets of the charity.
Generating data that will allow for informed decisions to be made, maximising the impact that the charity can achieve for people effected by disasters.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
We are looking for an experienced finance professional to join our busy team and to help provide a great finance service. You will have excellent attention to detail, good knowledge of finance processes and work well as part of a busy team. Having great organisational skills, you will be able to manage multiple tasks at the same time, work proactively and be a good communicator.
You will have experience in working in a finance team. Main core duty will be maintaining the purchase ledger. Shared tasks will be expected for payroll (training will be given). The individual may hold AAT qualification or be qualified by experience.
We encourage innovation and new ideas and would welcome you sharing your experience with us, to further develop our team.
This will be an exciting time to join the organisation as we have just implemented new systems, for payroll, expenses and finance.
This is an opportunity to join a friendly and vibrant organisation.
DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
Maintain Financial Records
- As part of the Financial Accounts team (two Finance Officers and the Financial Controller) take a share of the responsibility for maintaining the financial records of the charity, ensuring compliance with processes and technical and legal requirements, and safeguarding the assets of the charity.
- Provide support to internal and external stakeholders in operating or using/getting benefits from the outputs from your areas of responsibility.
Areas of responsibility will include: -
- Processing and payment of invoices and bank transfers, including foreign and urgent payments.
- Processing of donations from journals generated from the CRM system, reconciling to bank receipts, and resolving any queries or discrepancies in collaboration with the Supporter Care team.
- Bank and petty cash recording and reconciliation. Including bank account reconciliation on a weekly basis, petty cash and foreign currency. Submission of bank reconciliations for approval by Financial Controller.
- Enter expected cash outgoings into weekly cash flow document.
- Credit Card and Expense Claims (detailed below)
- Process Payroll (detailed below)
- Purchase and sale of foreign currency as discussed with Financial Controller.
- Monthly gift aid submission including generation of Gift Aid submissions, complete pre-claim checks, submission and reconciliation to receipts from HMRC. Submission of draft gift aid submission for approval by Financial Controller.
- Month End - (detailed below)
- Year End - As instructed by the Financial Controller generate reports and information to support preparation of annual report and audit file. Answer audit queries provided by the charities auditors.
- Maintenance of the organisation's fixed asset register, posting journals for depreciation, acquisitions and disposals.
- Monitoring of finance inbox and support organisation with requests for financial information.
- Provide Support to organisation with procurement and purchase ledger system Focal point.
- Update projects/funds on Dimensions.
- Maintaining accounting records for our subsidiary company, ShelterBox Trading.
Credit Card and Expense Claims
- Maintenance of the Company Credit cards, submitting requests for new cards, adjusting credit limits and cancellation of cards.
- Download credit card transactions and upload to Continia Expense system and submit to credit card holders for completion of expenses.
- Review, approve and post to finance system credit card expenses and claims for expenses using Continia expense system.
- The issuing and reconciliation of cash advances for ShelterBox Response teams.
- Provision of new credit cards for Staff/ShelterBox Response team's and deal with any issues.
Payroll
- Processing the monthly payroll with information provided by HR Department using Payroll Software and initiating payment and payslips to staff.
- Monthly submission of payroll reports to HMRC and process payment of PAYE, NI and student loans to HMRC.
- Maintenance of the company pension scheme, uploading details of monthly contributions. Dealing with issues and queries around this.
- Monthly reconciliation of payroll control accounts.
- Providing support to the HR team around pay, pension, loans etc
Month End
- Assist with timely month end process by completing work to meet monthly deadlines.
- Monthly reconciliation of income between CRM and Dimensions.
- Produce month end reconciliations for approval by Financial Controller.
Special Projects:
- Provide support to the Finance Team Managers and Director of Finance including undertaking special projects as requested.
- Providing financial team support on cross departmental projects as required.
Other responsibilities
- Any other duties as required which are deemed appropriate to the level and grade of the post.
Contract: 8-month fixed term maternity cover, full time - 37.5 hours per week
Salary:£25,787 - £27,886 per annum
Location: Southampton, SO30 2HL
Closing date: Sunday 18th January 2026
Interview date: Tuesday 27th January 2026
We’re looking for a passionate and driven Assistant Manager – Client Services to join our team at the Southampton rehoming centre and help lead our work supporting people and pets. If you have a talent for delivering outstanding customer service, strong people management skills, and a genuine love for animal welfare, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact. This is a fixed term role until 30th September 2026.
More about the role
Our Southampton rehoming centre plays a vital role in supporting animals and their people, with on-site kennels and a cattery providing direct care and rehoming services. As part of a compassionate and dedicated team, you’ll help oversee day-to-day operations, support our clients, and ensure we’re making a positive difference in the lives of pets and their owners every day.
As Assistant Manager – Client Services, you’ll be at the forefront of this work. You’ll:
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Lead and line manage the client services team to deliver exceptional care from first enquiry through to adoption or other support
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Work closely with the team to assess and admit pets, match them with the right adopters, and guide clients through every step of their journey
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Use data and insights to shape services and continuously improve client experience
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Collaborate with the local leadership team to meet targets and drive pet welfare outcomes
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Be hands-on with day-to-day operations including managing enquiries, prioritising admissions and promoting pets in our care
This is an 8-month maternity cover position until 30th September, working full time at 37.5 hours per week on a rota that includes 1 in 3 weekends and bank holidays. The working day is from 8.30am to 5.00pm.
At our Southampton rehoming centre, we provide onsite accommodation for pets in our care 24/7. Overnight shifts are usually undertaken by team members who live on site. Occasionally you will be expected to carry out night checks when the resident team members are either not working or away for a period of time.
About you
You understand what it takes to match pets with new homes and are passionate about delivering an outstanding client experience. With a sharp eye for detail and a drive for improvement, you know how to assess what’s working – and what’s not.
As a people manager, you're confident in leading by example, setting expectations, and ensuring your team has the support they need to succeed.
A natural leader, you bring out the best in your team, supporting and coaching them to grow. You're calm under pressure, thrive in busy environments, and communicate clearly with people from all walks of life.
Your resilience and empathy shine through in emotional situations, helping you build trust, handle challenges with care, and create a compassionate, high-performing team.
Knowledge, skills, and experience
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Significant experience of managing a team.
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Experience in delivering high level customer service.
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Experience of working in a fast-paced environment.
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High standard of verbal and written communication.
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Proven decision-making ability.
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Current full driving licence.
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The ability to demonstrate, understand and apply our Blue Cross Values
It would be great (but not essential) if you also had:
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Performance management and improvement experience.
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Understanding of safeguarding issues.
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Experience of admission and adoption processes in a rescue environment.
Want to know more detail? Great! We have attached the job description which hopefully gives you everything you need.
How to apply
Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date Sunday 18th January 2026.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.
Blue Cross benefits
Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it were not for their amazing efforts and commitment, we would not be able to make the difference that we do today.
In return, Blue Cross wants to ensure we provide you with the best working environment we can. We want you to be happy working for us and will do everything we can to make sure you are.
Our generous benefits package includes:
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Enhanced annual leave entitlement: 30 days plus bank holidays
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Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution
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Health cash plan
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Life assurance
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Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme
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Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support
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Free access to GP via MetLife
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Recognition scheme Annual volunteer days
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Claim for professional fees
We believe in a world where all pets enjoy a healthy and happy life with people who love them



PRT is seeking an exceptional candidate for the newly created role of Head of Practitioner and Prisoner Engagement, to be our senior strategic lead for bringing the experiences of those working and living in our prisons to promote a better understanding of the merits of their collaboration, to enhance their network of criminal justice partners, to bring greater innovation into prisons and to share good practice.
Responsibilities:
• To lead on engagement with prisoners and practitioners working in UK prisons
• To support the CEO in the delivery and project management of the annual Next Generation Leadership scheme run by PRT for future prison leaders 1 2
• To oversee the annual Hope & Fulfilment Awards scheme to recognise the achievements of prisoners
• To maintain a network of prisoner engagement through planned communications and engagement activities
• To identify priority issues and good practice from prisoners and practitioners and bring them to attention within PRT and through PRT to the relevant individuals and agencies
• To represent PRT in the media and in policy and cross-sector forums
• Liaise and work with PRT departments as required, such as the Policy, Communications & Research team, advice and information, and with other commissioned researchers.
• To contribute to the management and strategic direction of PRT as a member of its senior management team
• To draft articles and other publications as required
• To contribute to funding proposals, reports and liaison with funders in coordination with PRT’s Head of Development
How to apply
To apply please send your CV and covering letter (no longer than 2 sides of A4) addressing how you meet the above criteria to us by 5pm on 20th January 2026. Full details are on our website and in the attached job description and person specification.
Please also include our completed recruitment monitoring form which will be processed separately. We must receive all 3 documents in order to process your application, and we will request any documents not received.
Interviews will be held at our offices at 15 Northburgh Street, London EC1V 0JR on the 26th and 29th January 2026. Thank you for your interest in working for the Prison Reform Trust.
To achieve positive change for people in prison and the wider criminal justice system.
