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OVERVIEW
Rising Sun Domestic Violence and Abuse Service (Rising Sun) is an independent charity in Kent working to prevent domestic abuse and improve the lives of survivors and their children suffering from its effects. We have an ambitious vision for a world in which women and children live free from actual or threatened domestic abuse and all forms of violence.
Our team provide a range of services to adults and children who’ve experienced domestic abuse. We understand the impact of domestic abuse on survivors, so we listen to individual needs and respond in a trauma informed way. We provide one-to-one support and also deliver therapeutically informed group programmes to help survivors to recognise healthy/unhealthy behaviours in relationships and to understand the impact of domestic abuse. Bringing survivors together validates experiences and enables them to draw strength from one another.
JOB PURPOSE
As one of our High Support Needs IDVAs you will be part of our experienced and dedicated adult team reporting to the HSN IDVA Manager covering the Ashford District area, and your role will include a mixture of remote and office working. You’ll be providing a high-quality, frontline service to survivors of domestic abuse and play a crucial role in advocacy, risk assessment, safety planning and empowerment for our clients with more complex needs. You will assist them in recognising the features and dynamics of domestic abuse which are impacting their situation, and help them to regain control of their lives. You will support them to make informed and safe choices and to move forward.
Alongside working with survivors, you will develop and maintain productive relationships with partner organisations to strengthen multi-agency working and improve service outcomes for survivors.
We are looking for someone with a genuine passion for supporting people who is confident, resilient and has the ability to build strong relationships.
You will have experience of delivering domestic abuse interventions with survivors, including some whose individual circumstances are more complex. This might include clients with issues such as homelessness, poor mental health or drugs and alcohol use.
The nature of this work and being exposed to survivors’ trauma and challenges can have a negative impact on our own wellbeing as support workers, and therefore good self-awareness and the ability to recognise our own needs and put in place appropriate boundaries is essential. All team members are expected to exercise self-care and attend regular clinical supervision to mitigate the potential impact of vicarious trauma.
As part of our passionate and committed team of approximately 50 staff, our aspiration is that you will thrive and develop in this varied role. You will be contributing to the invaluable work of the Rising Sun and making a lasting difference to the lives of those who are impacted by domestic abuse.
Equal Opportunities
Rising Sun is an equal opportunities employer. We recognise intersecting identities, and value what having a diverse team brings, both in terms of effectively responding to client needs, and engaging with each other at work. We encourage applicants from all sections of the community; especially from minority groups, as we are on a journey to increase diversity in our team. Flexible working is available in most roles, and we strive to accommodate the needs of all applicants and team members.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide high quality case work support and information to victims/survivors who have experienced domestic and/ or sexual violence and have high support needs.
- Support those who are experiencing domestic and sexual abuse to access services to keep themselves (and their children) safe and address their needs
- Identify and assess the needs of domestic abuse victims using an evidence-based risk identification checklist while taking a trauma informed approach
- Provide 1:1 support to survivors in the Ashford, Canterbury and Folkestone and Hythe districts, either over the phone, in community venues or at Rising Sun offices
- Manage a caseload in accordance with organisational policies and procedures and adhere to confidentiality
- Work as part of a team, supporting colleagues and building positive working-relationships with team members
- Attend regular clinical supervision and case review meetings
- Hold weekly information and advice drop in sessions and facilitate relevant programmes when required i.e. Freedom Programme
- Participate in street walks to meet and build relationships and trust with street homeless
- Advocate for high risk victims with agencies who can help to address the domestic abuse by:
- Understanding the role of all relevant statutory and non-statutory services available to domestic abuse victims and how your role fits into them.
- Providing advocacy, emotional and practical support and information to survivors including in relation to legal options, housing, health and finance.
- Effective partnership working with all key agency partners (including housing and other specialist services, such as drug and alcohol support) to address the safety of high risk victims and ensuring that their safety plans are coordinated particularly through the MARAC (multi-agency risk assessment conference).
- Identify training opportunities and provide training and support for housing staff and other relevant agencies as appropriate
- Work with volunteers (where appropriate) to enhance the capacity of the service
- Be responsible for personal well-being and exercise appropriate self-care
- Attend wider team meetings to share learning and feed into organisational developments
- Ensure that the service user is at the heart of all service delivery by encouraging participation in service development and reporting on their recommendations and complaints
- Be willing and available to work occasional evenings and weekends to support wider team activities such as representing Rising Sun at events (time off in lieu can be taken)
- Ensure publicity materials are effectively distributed as well as contributing to the development of literature
General
- At all times work professionally and to a high standard, setting an example to the wider team and external partners
- Demonstrate a commitment to continued professional development, being responsible for personal learning and keeping up to date on research, relevant legislation, policy and practice, and other literature relevant to the role
- At all times protect the safety and security of the Rising Sun, service users, staff, volunteers and buildings, and the confidentiality of records and other information
- Uphold the rights of women, children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse, and proactively assess the gender specific, trauma informed needs and the safety of children and women to ensure that any risks/needs identified are addressed, having full regard to Rising Sun Safeguarding Children policy and Safeguarding Adults policy
- Ensure the effective implementation of Rising Sun’s policies and procedures and uphold the core values of the Rising Sun.
- Work across teams and undertake such other duties, appropriate to the grade and nature of the work, as may reasonably be expected.
This job description sets out the duties of the post at the time when it was drawn up and will be reviewed from time to time. Duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed. Such variations are a common occurrence and cannot of themselves justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following experience, knowledge, skills and attitudes. (D = Desirable)
Qualifications
- An accredited VAWG/domestic abuse qualification, e.g. IDVA / DAPA (D)
- Independent Sexual Violence Adviser (ISVA) qualification (D)
Knowledge and Experience
- A good understanding of the causes and dynamics of domestic abuse including its impact on survivors, children and young people, families and communities.
- A sound working knowledge of housing, welfare and policy relating to domestic and sexual violence
- Thorough knowledge of safeguarding practice, procedures and legislation (adults and children)
- At least two years’ experience of working directly with survivors affected by domestic abuse
- Experience of working with survivors of domestic abuse with complex needs for example homelessness, mental health issues, drugs and alcohol dependency (D)
- Experience of managing own case load, working under pressure and prioritising workload
- Experience of risk assessment and management, and safety planning
- Experience of multi-agency partnership work
- Experience of facilitating group programmes (D)
- Experience of delivering training (D)
Skills and attributes
- Excellent listening, written and verbal communication skills.
- Personal resilience
- Good self-awareness and ability to exercise effective self-care
- Competent in the use of Microsoft packages i.e. Word, Excel and Power Point
- Effective negotiation, advocacy and interpersonal skills, at all levels
- Ability to collect and collate data and write reports as appropriate to this role
- Ability to be self-motivating, work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Ability to liaise and work well with a diverse range of stakeholders
- Strong crisis management skills
Other
- A good understanding of cultural issues, and commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities.
- A commitment to the values and ethos of Rising Sun
- A commitment to fostering innovation in working practice
- A flexible approach to your work
- A commitment to respecting and valuing service users' perspectives and involvement in Rising Sun
- Able to drive and have access to a reliable car (D) (the post holder will be required to attend meetings and events across our areas of work)
Please visit our website to download and fill out an application form if you feel that this role would be a good fit for you, demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the person specification in your personal statement.
Our vision is a world in which all women and children live free from actual or threatened domestic abuse and all forms of violence.

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Schools Coordinator
We have an exciting and rewarding opportunity for a Schools Coordinator (Impact Officer) to work as the primary link between partner schools and the CYUK programme.
Join a youth social action charity challenges 18 to 25-year-olds to tackle educational inequality through a year of full-time social action. As mentors, tutors and role models in schools, they support pupils growing up in some of the most disadvantaged areas of the UK.
Position: Schools Coordinator (internal title School Impact Officer)
School locations: N1 8PQ - 2 days school based
Training location: E1 6EG - 1 day per week (with some working from home)
Hours: Part-Time, for 3 days per week (one day must be a Friday) 8:00-4:30, Monday to Friday
Salary: £18,011 (FTE £30,018 per annum)
Working schedule: Term-time working (except for the second half of August)
Duration: Permanent
Start date: 3rd November 2025
Closing Date: 26th September 2025
Interview Date: From 29th September 2025
The Role
We have a rewarding opportunity for a School Impact Officer to train, support and develop volunteers and monitor the programme through effective administration, data management and to build a deep partnership between the school and the charity.
The Impact Officer is based predominantly in a school and is the primary link between the partner schools and the programme and is the enabler of the programme delivery. You will support a team of volunteer mentors, who support school activities by coordinating, managing and evaluating the programme.
The Volunteer Mentors also complete a Leadership and Development programme and you will work with them on a professional development plan to chart their continuous professional development and ready them for employment.
The role is primarily a school-based post from Monday to Thursday and is based in a regional venue on most Fridays. See locations above.
About You
To be successful in this role you will need to be passionate about social change and serving a great cause. As the School Impact Officer, you will strive for excellence and support the core vision and values of the charity.
You will have:
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
· Strong supervision skills, able to connect and communicate effectively with a broad range of stakeholders
· The ability to understand school leadership priorities
· Flexibility in your approach to meet volunteers and pupils developmental needs
· The ability to cope well with multiple demands and to ask for support in ambiguous situations
· Ability to prioritise work to meet tight deadlines delegate appropriately and apply problem-solving skills effectively
· Good IT knowledge
· A proactive attitude, with the ability to use initiative and a professional manner and approach
Whilst not essential experience of working in a school or with schools would be an advantage in this role.
If you want to make a real difference and believe that young people can change the world, we want to hear from you!
Please apply by uploading your CV and cover letter (two pages preferred) demonstrating your suitable experience, knowledge, skills and abilities. Due to the high volume of CVs received, the charity can only respond back to the successful candidates.
Employee Benefits
As an organisation, particular emphasis is placed on fairness, well-being, and inclusion and offer a range of benefits for staff, including:
· Great holiday entitlement
· Training including degree-level qualifications
· Pension scheme enrolment starts at 4% as standard, and employee contributions are matched up to 5%
· Free eye tests and £20 off glasses
· Interest-free travel season ticket loans
· Interest-free bike loans under the “Cycle to Work Scheme”
· Interest-free Loans to assist employees with welfare or financial hardship
· 2 days per year to pursue volunteering opportunities and 2 days per year to support wellbeing
· Regular all staff wellbeing sessions with external wellbeing experts
· Reservist friendly employer - Bronze award
· Laptop and mobile phone
Impact Officers are expected to foster an inclusive and fair culture across regional teams, ensuring diverse perspectives are valued and that the regional programme is accessible to volunteers from all backgrounds. The charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners including young people.
Other areas of experience may include School Partnerships, School Partnerships Officer, School Partnerships Lead, School Impact Officer, School Impact, School, Primary School, Senior School, Early Years, EYF, Volunteer Recruitment, Teacher, Education, School Engagement, School Leadership, Volunteer Management, Volunteer, Volunteer Coordinator, Volunteer Engagement, Lead, Teaching Assistant, Teaching, Youth, Secondary School Teacher, Trainee Teacher, Teacher, Youth Support, Family Support, Children’s Support, Support Officer, EYF, Mentor, Youth Mentor, Volunteer Management, School Partnerships, School Liaison, Programme Officer, Programme Lead, Programme Support, Coordinator, Administrator.
Please note this role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of our client.
Regional Technical Adviser – Climate Resilient WASH, South Asia
Contract type: Fixed term (3 years, renewable) – 35 hours per week
Location: The role can be based at WaterAid’s office in Bangladesh (Dhaka), Nepal (Kathmandu) or Pakistan (Islamabad), or remotely in a country within the South & South-East Asia region, subject to right-to-work eligibility in the respective country.
Salary: Band G (Regional Adviser)
- Bangladesh: 4,032,467 - 5,356,574 BDT with excellent benefits
- Nepal: 4,428,304 - 5,632,539 NPR with excellent benefits
- Pakistan: 9,540,888 - 15,153,840 PKR with excellent benefits
- Or comparable, competitive salary with excellent benefits if based remotely at another country in South & South-East Asia region
Change starts with water. Change starts with you.
Every day, millions of people live without clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid exists to change that – for everyone, everywhere. Join us, and your energy will help unlock people’s potential and create a fairer future.
About WaterAid
We’re a global federation driven by one vision: a world where everyone, everywhere has clean water, sanitation and hygiene by 2030. Powered by our values of Respect, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation, we work alongside communities, partners and supporters to make change happen.
About the team
The South Asia Regional Team provides strategic leadership and effective management of WaterAid’s country programmes in South Asia. We enable country programmes to enhance their impact by ensuring they have the skills, expertise, funding, and strategic partnerships to deliver WaterAid’s mission in the region.
About the role
As our Regional Technical Adviser – Climate Resilient WASH, you will ensure the high technical quality of our climate resilient WASH programmes in the region and work closely with Country Programmes, partners and stakeholders to drive sustainable change.
In this role, you will:
- Provide technical guidance, quality assurance and support to country programmes including for climate resilient WASH programming, system strengthening and the sustainability of WASH services.
- Implement capacity building initiatives to enhance competencies of staff, partners and stakeholders to deliver sustainable and climate resilient WASH programming.
- Build and strengthen strategic partnerships, the knowledge base and thought leadership in WASH and climate resilient programming through networking, knowledge sharing and advocacy.
- Support country programmes to integrate and prioritise WASH Climate Resilient measures in key national policies, strategies, and planning frameworks such as NAPs and NDCs.
- Champion WaterAid’s commitment to equity, inclusion and safeguarding.
Requirements
To be successful, you will need:
- Extensive, relevant professional experience at a senior level in climate resilient, WASH-related programmes and policy advocacy for LMIC countries in rural, urban and climate affected contexts.
- Demonstrated experience in strengthening WASH systems and understanding of the WASH sector’s interaction with other systems such as climate change, health, urban planning.
- Excellent and up to date knowledge of technologies, approaches, technical standards and guidelines related to climate resilient and sustainable WASH relevant to South Asia and how to practically apply these to programming.
- Significant experience of working in a technical capacity at senior level in the South Asia region, preferably in at least one of the countries in which WaterAid operates.
- Willingness and ability to travel regionally, specifically to country programmes in Bangladesh, Nepal and Pakistan, and internationally (sometimes at short notice).
Although not essential, we’d prefer you to have:
- A chartered membership with a recognised professional association in a relevant technical field.
- Proven experience of stakeholder engagement that include government, private sector, and donors with high level of influencing skills.
- Good understanding and experience in National Adaptation Planning (NAP) and Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) revision and implementation, climate finance processes, modalities, and sources.
Closing date: Applications will close at 12:00 PM UK time on 15 September 2025. Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 22 September 2025.
How to apply: Click Apply to upload your CV and Cover Letter.
Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application?
At WaterAid, we strongly advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well.
Pre‑employment screening
To apply for this role, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. This role does not include a relocation package. You must also be able to demonstrate your ability to travel, including at short notice, to the three countries where WaterAid works in South Asia (Bangladesh, Nepal and Pakistan). All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to local law and WaterAid’s Safer Recruitment policy.
Benefits
Our Benefits
As a global organisation, WaterAid is committed to creating an environment where you can thrive and be yourself at your very best. Alongside our inspiring mission and meaningful work, we offer a range of benefits tailored to each country’s context and policies. These will be shared during the process.
Our People Promise
We will work with passion and focus to make sure everyone everywhere has clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.
Equal Opportunities
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions, ways of life and status. This includes, but is not limited to, race, ethnicity, caste, colour, gender, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth, disability status, neurodiversity, age, marital and family status, sexual orientation and gender identity, health status, place of residence, economic and social situation.
Safeguarding
We are committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero- tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and to any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks (which can include counterterrorism, safeguarding and criminal records checks).
Together, we’ll change the world through water.
Join us and be part of the change!
Our vision is a world where everyone, everywhere has sustainable and safe water, sanitation and hygiene.





Location: Home Based, United Kingdom
Group: Social Impact
Vacancy type: Permanent
35 hours per week
£50,000 - £55,000 per annum / pro rata (plus allowances)
Remote
The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 130 years. We run local services that support children when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We're there for children, every step of the way.
This role sits within our Social Impact Group and you will work closely with the Director of Philanthropy & Partnerships, AD of Philanthropy (Principal Gifts), Major Appeal Programme Director, Executive Director Social Impact and senior leaders at all levels to identify and access new and existing networks of wealth, opportunity and influence.
Our step-change in impact with children will be achieved by a step-change in our philanthropy & partnerships: as a Senior Principal Gifts Manager, you'll play a crucial role in this transformation through strategic development and personal leadership of principal gift donors that contribute significant 6-7+figure gifts and support
In order to be successful in this role, you must have:
-Significant fundraising or income generating experience and a proven track record of securing income at the 6figure+ level from individual or family foundations
-Demonstrated success in managing a high value and diverse portfolio of principal gift donors that include complex relationships
-Experience leading on portfolio management, proposal preparation and the effective cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of (ultra) high net worth individuals
-Knowledge of legal, regulatory and ethical environment of principal gift fundraising
The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer.
Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.
The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.
The closing date for applications is midnight on 8th September 2025.
WHAT IS OUR SECOND HOME
We are a youth movement that empowers people with refugee backgrounds to build community, become leaders, and flourish into adulthood in the place that they call home.
We are looking for a highly engaging Leadership & Volunteering Manager to lead and grow our leadership training programming, and to lead on the recruitment, development and retention of our pool of volunteers. You will work across our various hubs to ensure all volunteers are well-supported, feel valued, and are making meaningful contributions to OSH’s mission.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership Training & Development
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Oversee and continue to codify OSH’s LIT (Leaders in Training) course, including in-person and online sessions, and mentoring LITs on their first residential. This will include hands-on delivery, managing logistics, and working with volunteers and facilitators.
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Co-design and develop other leadership programmes for young people.
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Support young people from refugee backgrounds to move from participants to leaders within OSH.
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Lead the delivery of training and induction for new and returning volunteers in hubs, at pre camp training days and leaders retreats. This includes safeguarding, group dynamics, facilitating groups, and OSH values, but will also include identifying gaps and trends in skills and experiences.
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Help shape the pedagogy and outcomes of OSH’s leadership programmes.
Volunteer Strategy & Recruitment
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Ensure there is an active pipeline of people signing up for the LIT course
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Design and implement a volunteer recruitment strategy to attract a diverse range of volunteers from within OSH and externally.
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Build partnerships with universities, youth networks, and professional communities to widen reach.
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Develop inclusive recruitment materials and accessible application processes.
Volunteer Engagement
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Develop progression pathways for volunteers.
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Ensure an active culture of feedback and reflection within leadership and volunteering.
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Track volunteer impact and progression.
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Coordinate check-ins, socials, and wellbeing support for volunteers.
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Work closely with the whole team to ensure volunteer experiences are safe, rewarding, and well-held.
Operations & Evaluation
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Maintain volunteer records and communications using Beacon (OSH’s CRM).
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Monitor data on volunteer recruitment, attendance, retention, progression, and impact.
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Contribute to fundraising work, for example by ensuring there is a regular supply of case studies for OSH programmes.
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Collaborate with colleagues to share impact and improve practice.
Other duties
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Getting involved in OSH events in the evenings and at weekends, including residentials. These are overnight trips from 2 to 5 nights
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Other duties as may be required from time to time
IDEAL EXPERIENCE
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Excellent facilitation, training, and communication skills.
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Strong experience managing volunteer programmes and/or leadership development.
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Experience designing leadership training or curriculum.
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Understanding of and training in safeguarding in youth settings.
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A deep understanding of inclusive, trauma-informed, and youth-centered approaches.
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Experience supporting young people from marginalised backgrounds, ideally those with lived experience of the asylum system.
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Experience volunteering or working in residential programming.
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Ability to build relationships across diverse groups and inspire trust and commitment.
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Organised and systems-minded, with good project management skills.
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Confident using digital tools (e.g. Google Workspace, CRMs)
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Passion for OSH’s mission and commitment to centering people with refugee backgrounds.
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Ability to speak in other languages relevant to our community, including Arabic, Pashto, Farsi, Tigrinya, Amharic, and Oromo.
On use of AI
We appreciate many use AI tools in applications, but encourage personal insight and genuine motivation. We may also use AI tools to support application sifting, under human supervision. Final decisions are always made by people, not machines.
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
We know self-doubt can hold people back, especially if you don’t think you tick every box. But if you’re passionate about our mission and ready for a meaningful challenge, we encourage you to apply. We value diverse skills and experiences, and are committed to supporting the right person to grow and thrive with us. You might be exactly who we need.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Head of Finance Business Partnering
£50,718 - £53,387
Location, based out of any of our offices with Hybrid working available
The WEA is the UK’s largest voluntary sector provider of adult education, a charity dedicated to bringing high quality, professional education into the heart of communities. We believe that all adults, regardless of their situation, should have access to education.
Job Description
WEA are looking for talented individuals to help us deliver our mission – to bring education within reach. If that sounds like you, then please read on.
As the Head of Finance Business Partnering, you will provide strategic financial partnership to the Director of Contract Relationship Management in order to support, challenge and influence performance against all contract deliverables.
Role model comprehensive and collaborative financial support including insight, risk identification, risk mitigation and business solutions to drive high performance, including an understanding of WEA MIS and Learning delivery.
Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer, the successful candidate will ensure the totality of contracts are accounted for accurately and provide robust financial forecasts to support the wider financial performance of the organisation through the development of a team of Financial Contract Delivery Partners.
We have attached the full role profile, that lists the key deliverables, performance measures and experience/qualifications needed for this role. Please take your time to read through this, and if you’d like to apply, hit that button!
We are working hard to create a workplace that reflects the communities we seek to serve and in which everyone feels empowered to be themselves and work together to drive positive change. We strongly encourage applicants from a diverse range of candidates and encourage everyone with the appropriate skills, experiences and potential to apply.
Should you need any support with your application, then please get in touch. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible
In our recent OFSTED inspection, we received a GOOD overall grade, with an OUTSTANDING rating for Behaviour and Attitudes and Personal Development.
You can read more about our benefits and what it’s like to work here, on our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Our client is one of the largest women's hostels in the UK for vulnerable women affected by homelessness. They offer support to women with a range of complex needs, including substance misuse, mental health issues and domestic violence, and provide these support services in a warm, welcoming and secure environment. They are now recruiting for a strong and supportive manager to help lead their Support Services. This role is initially a 6 month fixed term contract.
As Support Services Manager, you will line manage a team of frontline staff and will oversee the Support and Night services, consisting of 30 bed spaces for women with high support complex needs; the service aims to offer holistic support to these women, working alongside a range of partner organisations to facilitate a step-down move-on for women into semi-independent living. You will work to create and maintain key partnerships, continually ensuring that a high quality of service is delivered to all service users of the Project.
To be considered for this position, you must have significant housing management experience, as well as extensive knowledge and appreciation of the challenges faced by homeless women. You must have demonstrable experience of leading frontline staff, as well as significant safeguarding experience. You will also have proven working experience of contract monitoring and of setting and influencing strategy. Ultimately you will be enthusiastic, passionate and dedicated to leading a team to deliver the best quality of support to vulnerable homeless women.
Please note, the client are looking to recruit for this role as soon as possible, so please only apply if you are available immediately or have no more than a 1 month notice period. Please note this role will be Monday-Friday 40 hours a week, working 1 out of 5 weekends (time off given in lieu).
Because of the purpose of our client's work, only women are eligible to apply for this role, under Section 7(2) (b) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975.
Interviews are to take place Wednesday 10th September.
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Want to play your part in transforming society?
You’re in the right place.
In Gateshead, Resurgo is partnering with Alive Church – Spear Gateshead is a key part of Alive Church’s mission to change the culture of the city by bringing hope to unemployed young people.
Whilst the North-East is an amazing place to live, there are still challenges, with large disparities between Gateshead’s wealthier and poorer areas, and 23,600 people live in areas described as having deep deprivation. With this comes all the associated issues that poverty causes, including 1 in 4 children growing up in poverty and one of the worst levels of social mobility in the country.
Alive Church is a diverse community gathered from across Gateshead, Newcastle and the North East with a vision to see individuals, the church and communities across our region Come Alive in Jesus name. Together they are playing their part in the re-evangelisation of the nation, the revitalisation of the church and the transformation of society.
The important stuff
Salary: £27,000, pro rata
Hours: 9.00am – 5.00pm, Monday –Thursday, Part-time (with some flexibility and occasional evening or weekend work for events such as Spear Celebrations)
Contract: Maternity Cover; September Start
Location: Alive Church Gateshead
Closing date: Friday 12th September (We are interviewing on a rolling basis and might close the application early if we find the right candidate)
Role start date: Monday 3rd November
Download the application pack for more information.
Please feel free to let us know if you may require any reasonable adjustments to participate fully in our recruitment process.
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave (including Christmas Gift Days) plus bank holidays
- Excellent personal development and training opportunities, including our iLM-accredited 5-day Coaching for Leadership programme (worth £3,000)
- Regular staff prayer meetings, conferences and retreats (one residential)
Personal qualities we’re looking for
- An active Christian, able to personally represent the values and beliefs of Resurgo and Alive Church, and a commitment to grow and learn spiritually and as a Christian leader
- A dynamic and engaging coach with an enthusiasm for and direct experience of coaching and training techniques
- Passion for social justice and for working as part of the church to transform communities, especially supporting young people in employment or education
- An entrepreneurial and ambitious individual who enjoys starting new projects, works well under pressure and can translate ideas into practice with creativity
- Self-motivated with strong leadership, management and organisational skills with the ability to exercise initiative and prioritise workload
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a confidence in group facilitation, high emotional intelligence, and a sense of fun!
Key Responsibilities
Oversight of the Spear Programme
- As a confident communicator, you will lead group sessions of around 10 young people each, using coaching skills to transform attitudes to their own ability and the workplace, and to raise their awareness and maximise potential in stepping into the world of work
- Prepare and coach group and 1-1 sessions with the Spear Coach
- Ensure the programme is delivered in line with agreed targets, and report KPIs on recruitment, retention and completion of Spear Trainees to Resurgo and the Spear Trust, as well as their ongoing progress and sustainment of work or education
Partnership liaison and relationship management
- Establish the primary local referral agencies and steward relationships with these, overseeing and building a strategy to ensure recruitment of young people onto the Spear programme is effective
- Maintain and develop relationships with local partners to form a strong referral network
Line Management and training
- Manage the Spear Coach, using a coaching approach to invest in their growth and development
- Be line managed by Resurgo on Spear Programme performance and ongoing operations of the centre, and report back on KPIs
Church Community
- The Spear Centre Manager is directly employed by Alive Church, meaning you are part of a vibrant church staff team and submerged in an exciting faith community
- You will be required to establish strong relationships with key people at the church to ensure the engagement and backing of church members and help the Spear Coach to establish a strong presence at the church to build a network of supporters for the Spear programme
- Ensure the Spear programme is a key missional feature of the work of the church; this may involve attending church events and speaking at services
Site management
- Work with the Church to coordinate the training room and any infrastructure needs for the Spear Centre
- Liaise with relevant staff locally on-site issues and work to resolve them as soon as possible, ensuring the office and training room are safe and tidy working spaces in line with health and safety policies
With young people, with organisations, for society.




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Youth Engagement and Insight Lead
We are seeking a motivated and passionate Youth Engagement and Insight Lead to connect young people with sustainable travel, rail, and the natural environment across Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire.
Position: Youth Engagement and Insight Lead
Location: Hybrid – GL1 office, homeworking and outreach locations across Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire
Hours: Full time
Contract: Fixed Term (November 2025 – November 2026), with potential to extend
Salary: £25,450 – £28,450 per annum (dependent on experience)
Closing Date: 9am Monday 22nd September 2025
Interview Date: Wednesday 8th October 2025 (Gloucester)
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to lead youth engagement activity, gathering insight to ensure young people’s voices are heard and their perspectives shape the future of sustainable travel. You will coordinate youth transport forums, create opportunities for rural access, and deliver outreach projects in partnership with local organisations and the Cotswolds National Landscape.
Key responsibilities include:
· Coordinating youth forums and focus groups to capture and present young people’s views on transport
· Encouraging confidence in public transport use through training, resources, and outreach
· Engaging underrepresented groups in opportunities to explore rail and sustainable travel
· Developing surveys, collating insights, and evaluating findings for partners
· Supporting young people to consider careers in the transport sector
About You
We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, adaptable, and committed to making a difference. You will bring:
· A passion for sustainable travel, the environment, and youth empowerment
· Strong communication and listening skills with the ability to connect with young people
· Confidence in outreach, facilitation and community engagement
· Creativity, problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team
· Experience in engagement, evaluation, or research to support change
· Confidence using public transport and an enthusiasm for outdoor activities
No formal qualifications are required if you can demonstrate the right skills, experience and drive. Applications from those under 25 are particularly encouraged given the target audience of this project.
About the Organisation
Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire Community Rail Partnership (GOCRP) works to strengthen the community’s relationship with train travel and public transport in the region. We do that by engaging with and listening to the community and visitors, to understand their needs, thoughts and opinions on travelling by rail and other sustainable modes of transport. And by working with industry partners, stakeholders and local government to create a local public transport system that is inclusive, positive and sustainable – today, tomorrow and for the future.
Other roles you may have experience of could include
Youth Engagement Officer, Community Engagement Officer, Participation Officer, Youth Development Lead, Outreach and Insight Officer, Sustainable Travel Engagement Lead, Environmental Engagement Officer.
If you are ready to make an impact and help shape a more inclusive, sustainable transport future, we’d love to hear from you.
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Project Manager – Blues Go Green (Fixed Term until July 2029)
Birmingham City Football Club Foundation - Transforming the city through the power of football
Join us at an exciting time of growth and transformation as Birmingham City FC continues to make waves on the world stage. The Foundation harnesses the power of football and sport to improve the lives of tens of thousands of people in Birmingham, helping our community grow alongside the football club. We are proud to be “more than football.”
Are you passionate about working in partnership to drive change and make a difference to the City of Birmingham?
Birmingham City FC Foundation has won a 4 year National Lottery funded project entitled ‘Blues Go Green’. This exciting project is delivered in partnership with Dream Chasers CIC, Birmingham Voluntary Services Council and The Good Work Co-operative. ‘Blues Go Green’ will engage the collective footprint of Birmingham City FC and the Foundation, working with partners to reduce climate emissions and increase environmental justice through solution driven change.
The role
Working closely with Birmingham City FC, partners and other Foundation members you will lead the ‘Blues Go Green’ project and team in delivering an exciting, innovative and compelling change programme. The project will target people previously excluded from Climate Projects, helping them develop a greater understanding of how their daily actions can positively impact climate and our environment.
Leading a small team to deliver the full scope of ‘Blues Go Green’ with Birmingham City FC, Official Supporters Group, Partners, Schools and more. Developing and delivering an ambitious multifaceted project to get the widest possible scope and impact of all that ‘Blues Go Green’ can be.
The Team
Birmingham City FC Foundation is growing. The Foundation team are passionate about working together to make change happen. The role is part of the Foundation Management team and will have 2 direct reports and 1 indirect report, however it will need to harness the skills and knowledge of the whole team in delivering Blues Go Green.
The Person
As a strong influencer and team player, you will be delivering an exciting project that will leave a legacy for years to come. You must have a project management mindset and experience with excellent communication and stakeholder management. You will be able to demonstrate not only the results of successful projects but also your leadership style and how it gets those results. You will be an ambassador not only for the Foundation but also for Birmingham City FC with strategic partners and groups throughout the West Midlands.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate project planning and delivery skills including successful examples of having designed, implemented and delivered large-scale projects. have experience of successful partnership work and a clear aptitude for building strong positive relationships. Experience of environmental sustainability organisations or projects would be advantageous but not essential. You are known for your professionalism, influence, flexibility and positive attitude.
The Foundation
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to make a real impact and be part of our exciting future
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Health Care Plan
- Death in service plan (after 12 months of service)
- Staff discounts including opportunity for match day tickets
- Onsite parking
- Staff uniform
The interview process will involve a competency-based interview with a panel and a presentation. If you have any specific requirements or need adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know in your application.
Code of Conduct
Birmingham City F.C Foundation expects the highest standards of integrity and conduct in all matters concerning the Foundation and its employees. All employees are expected to always act wholeheartedly in the interests of the Foundation.Any conduct detrimental to its interests or its relations with its customers, suppliers, the public or damaging to its public image shall be a breach of Foundation rules and policies. Discriminatory, offensive, and violent behaviour are unacceptable, and any complaints or concerns will be dealt with and acted upon.
Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment
We are passionate about and committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk. All applicants will be asked to provide details of any previous convictions, cautions, and reprimands, as outlined in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended 2013). Appointment to this role is subject to a satisfactory DBS check and references.
We are committed to and has both a moral and legal obligation to ensure that all children and vulnerable adults are protected and kept safe from harm whilst engaged in services organised and provided by the Foundation and believes that the general wellbeing, welfare and safety of all children and vulnerable adults engaged in activities is of the upmost importance. The Foundation will fulfil its responsibilities by ensuring it displays best practice in safeguarding matters – including Safer Recruitment - carried out in a spirit of partnership and openness with the child or vulnerable adult, families, and the relevant local authority.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Birmingham City F.C. Foundation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We will consider applications based solely on merit, regardless of gender, race, marital status, age, nationality, ethnic or national origins, disability, sexual orientation, political or religious belief, background, or family circumstance.
We are committed to ensuring that equality, inclusion, and diversity of opportunity is at the very heart of everything we do to ensure we provide fair and non-prejudicial access to the services across the Foundation. We uphold everyone’s freedom of rights and choice to be different and aim to provide opportunities for everyone to succeed. It is the policy of the Foundation that no person, whether, job applicant, employee, casual, volunteer, or participant, shall be discriminated against. The Foundation opposes all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination, either direct or indirect, or harassment, on the grounds of the following ‘protected characteristics’: Age, Disability, Gender Reassignment, Marriage & civil Partnership, Pregnancy & Maternity, Race, Religion or Belief, Sex and Sexual Orientation. Anyone who is found to be in breach of this could receive disciplinary action, which may well include suspension and dismissal.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences, particularly those from underrepresented groups - women, individuals from Black and Minority Ethnicities, the LGBT community and anyone with a disability.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
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At Radcliffe Housing Society, we believe in putting people first. We provide high-quality, person-centred housing services that empower residents to live independently and with dignity. We’re looking for a compassionate and proactive Independent Living Manager to help us achieve this mission across our Independent Living schemes.
About the role
As an Independent Living Manager, you’ll support older and vulnerable residents to sustain their tenancies, improve their well-being, and stay connected to their communities. You’ll offer practical advice, develop support plans, promote independence, and respond to emerging needs — all while managing properties to a high standard, and ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements.
What we’re looking for
· Experience supporting older/vulnerable adults, including those with complex needs
·Knowledge of tenancy management and housing-related legislation
·Excellent interpersonal skills and a compassionate, person-centred approach
·Ability to work under pressure.
·Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
·Strong organisational skills and confidence using IT systems
· Understanding of safeguarding, health and safety, and GDPR
· Ability to work flexibly across multiple locations
· Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential)
Why join Radcliffe?
We’re a small, committed, high-performing housing provider with big ambitions for our residents. You’ll be part of a supportive team where your voice counts, and your work makes a genuine impact. We offer flexible working, ongoing training, and a culture that values inclusion, integrity, and continuous improvement.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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In this role, you will build and manage a portfolio of mid-to-high net worth UK donors (typically giving between £1,000 and £10,000), cultivating deep relationships and delivering income growth. This role involves strategic planning, meaningful engagement, and securing donations that fund Toybox’s vital work with children in street situations.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team focused on long-term impact and donor engagement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a portfolio of approximately 75-150 mid-to-high value donors and prospects
- Develop and deliver personalised cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship plans
- Build strong relationships through in-person meetings, calls, and written communications
- Solicit one-off and multi-year gifts, including upgrades and renewals
- Work with the wider fundraising and programme teams to create compelling funding proposals
- Use Donorfy to track supporter engagement, income, and insights
- Support the development of donor-facing materials, updates, and event invitations
- Conduct donor research to identify new prospects and deepen existing relationships
- Help design bespoke donor journeys, ensuring each supporter feels valued and informed
- Meet agreed income targets and contribute to longer-term fundraising strategy
- Deliver regular reports to the M&F Director, Leadership Team and Trustee Board
- Attend relevant networking events to meet and build relationships with decision-makers
We are looking for someone with:
- Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in Individual Giving and/or Philanthropic Fundraising
- Proven ability to build lasting relationships with UK-based high-value donors
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with an engaging, confident presence
- Results-driven with a track record of securing four and five-figure gifts
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
- Proficient in using CRMs (e.g., Salesforce, Donorfy, Raiser’s Edge)
- Comfortable working independently and collaboratively across departments
- Passionate about making a positive social impact through charitable giving
- Knowledge of ethical fundraising standards and donor stewardship best practices
- Experience working with philanthropic advisors, family foundations, or legacy donors
- Understanding of tax-effective giving in the UK (e.g. Gift Aid, Payroll Giving, Share Gifting)
The essentials
- 22 days holiday (plus bank holidays) as a minimum plus discretionary three days over Christmas and the opportunity to buy more.
- A pension – you contribute a minimum of 2% and we’ll add to your contributions another 6%.
- Access to confidential support and counselling when you need it.
- A hybrid and flexible working policy where employees can work remotely for up to 60% of their working hours (role dependent)
- Enhanced Leave Policies
The extras:
- Focus on innovation - employees are given 5 -10% of their time to work on innovation projects.
- Birthday Leave – employees are eligible for a full day of paid leave on their birthday.
- Exclusive range of high street discounts including cinema, tech, travel, fashion and food and drink through Charity Worker Discounts
- Well-being days – employees are given two paid well-being days a year plus an organisational well-being day with the team.
Additional information:
The closing date for completed applications is Friday, 5th September.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found. We encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.
To apply for this role you must have the right to work in the UK.
At Toybox we strive to hire the best. If you are driven to change the world for street children, you will fit right in. We are courageous in what we do, always looking to innovate and improve. We learn from our mistakes and celebrate our wins. Everyone is welcome - as an inclusive workplace, our employees are comfortable bringing their whole selves to work. Toybox values diversity and therefore we encourage and welcome applications from all suitably skilled candidates.
We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please let us know and we will contact you to discuss how we can help.
We will only use the information you provide to process your application. For more information about how we use your information, see our Privacy Policy. In submitting an application for this role, we will deem that you have read and understood this Policy.
Toybox is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, trustees and volunteers to share this commitment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Who we are:
Muslim Aid is a UK faith-based international development organisation that provides support to communities around the world affected by disasters, conflict, or endemic poverty without regard to their social, religious, or ethnic background.
Established in 1985, Muslim Aid has facilitated the engagement of the British Muslim and non-Muslim community in support of its work in a variety of ways. Over the years, its humanitarian work has included responses to major crises around the world including, famine in East Africa, earthquakes and flooding in Pakistan and Bangladesh as well as conflicts in Syria and Yemen.
We place strong emphasis on long-term development projects that build the capacity of local people to help themselves. In addition to the 5 country offices worldwide we also work with multiple partner offices focusing on sustainable Development Programmes and providing humanitarian relief during times of crisis.
Summary of the role:
The Director of Income Generation & Marketing will lead the design and delivery of an ambitious, innovative, and sustainable income generation and marketing strategy. This role is responsible for significantly growing Muslim Aid’s financial resources, enhancing its brand presence in the UK and internationally, and expanding its footprint in new and emerging economic markets, ensuring all activity is firmly aligned to Muslim Aid’s mission and values.
The Director will drive high impact fundraising initiatives across multiple channels, working closely with Country Directors, global teams, and other SLT colleagues to unlock new funding opportunities, diversity income streams and maximise donor engagement. They will cultivate strategic partnerships with corporate, institutional, and philanthropic stakeholders, while ensuring the highest standards of compliance, governance, and ethical fundraising practice.
This is a result driven leadership role, accountable for delivering measurable income growth, strengthening market positioning, building and developing a high performing team, and ensuring Muslim Aid’s brand and fundraising activities are aligned with organisational priorities and global impact goals.
About the Role:
- Lead the development and delivery of a bold, multi-channel income generation strategy planning philanthropy, digital, institutional, corporate, and brand led campaigns that drives ambitious, measurable growth and long-term sustainability.
- Provide strategic oversight of all fundraising activities, ensuring quality, compliance, and consistency with global standards, organisational policies, and ethical fundraising practices.
- Lead the design and delivery of innovative, results-driven fundraising campaigns across public, major donors, institutional, corporate, volunteer, and digital channels, ensuring measurable growth and strong return on investment.
- Provide strategic leadership in cultivating, creating, and establishing high-value relationships with individuals, foundations, corporates, and institutions, ensuring alignment with Muslim Aid’s values and long-term organisational priorities.
- Provide strategic leadership to the Income Generation & Marketing team, building a high performing, motivated, and accountable workforce.
- Lead the development and management of multiple departmental budgets, including financial planning, resource allocation, forecasting, invoicing, and payment processing, ensuring optimal use of funds aligned with organisational financial goals.
About You:
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Degree or higher in Business Administration, Marketing, Fundraising, or a related field.
- Extensive senior level experience leading fundraising and income generation in a nonprofit or international development context.
- Proven track record of designing and delivering multi-channel fundraising strategies that drive significant income growth.
- Deep knowledge of institutional fundraising, major donor, corporate partnerships, digital fundraising, and philanthropic sectors.
- Exceptional leadership skills, with ability to inspire, develop, and manage high-performing teams.
- Outstanding communication, negotiation, and influencing skills across diverse stakeholders and cultures.
Why you should apply:
Join Muslim Aid as the Director of Income Generation & Marketing and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our fundraising and brand presence on a global scale. This is a unique opportunity to design and deliver an ambitious strategy that will drive sustainable income growth, diversify revenue streams, and expand Muslim Aid’s reach into new and emerging markets. You’ll lead innovative fundraising initiatives across multiple channels, build high-value partnerships with corporate, institutional, and philanthropic stakeholders, and ensure our marketing activities elevate Muslim Aid’s visibility and impact. If you’re ready to deliver measurable results, expand global opportunities, and help secure the resources needed to transform lives and communities in need, apply now to be at the forefront of our mission.
Benefits you will enjoy working for us:
- 25 days annual leave + 4 Privilege days
- Hybrid working
- Paid time off for medical appointments
- 2 hours lunch break on Fridays
- Time off in Lieu (TOIL)
- Pension Scheme
How to apply:
To apply please submit your cover letter (no more than 1 page) and CV.
The National Youth Agency is looking for a new Chief Operating Officer to join our Executive Leadership Team.
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time - 37 hours per week
Salary: £85,000 per annum
Remote: This role is homebased (within the UK) with occasional to meetings, events and conferences.
What we do
As the national body for youth work, the NYA has a dual function. We are the professional statutory and regulatory body (PSRB) responsible for qualifications, quality standards, and safeguarding for youth work and services in England. In line with our charity mission and aims, we also champion youth work through research, advocacy, campaigns, and programmes.
We work in partnership and believe in collaborative leadership, listening to youth workers and the youth work sector so that we can understand their needs and respond to the challenges they face. We are ambitious for youth work and for young people and integrate youth voice and influence across our work
About the Role
Responsibilities will include:
- The COO leads the day-to-day functioning of the organisation to ensure smooth, efficient, and effective delivery of services. This is vital for maintaining operational stability and achieving strategic outcomes.
- They design and execute strategies that align with the organisation’s mission and long-term goals ensuring resources are used effectively and priorities are clear.
- They promote a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement through supporting employee engagement, productivity, and organisational success.
- The COO collaborates closely with the CEO/CFO and other senior leaders to drive strategic initiatives and business growth, ensuring unified leadership and coherent decision-making.
- They partner with the CFO to manage budgets, forecasts, and resource allocation. Financial oversight ensures sustainability and supports informed investment in strategic priorities.
- Strengthen governance and risk management frameworks, aligned to regulatory expectations and best practice while proactively managing reputational and operational risks.
- The COO cultivates strong relationships with partners, clients, and stakeholders to enhance service delivery and reputation. These relationships are key to influence, collaboration, and impact.
- They lead efforts to improve processes and adopt best practices across the charity to enhance efficiency and keeps the organisation competitive and responsive.
- They ensure that daily activities support the charities long-term objectives.
- The COO mentors other directors and departmental heads and fosters leadership capabilities across teams.
- They establish and track KPIs to identify inefficiencies and guide improvements through data-driven decision-making to enhance accountability and results.
- They evaluate and refine workflows to boost productivity developing efficient processes to reduce waste and improve service quality.
- They act as a bridge between departments and the CEO to ensure cohesive execution of strategic plans preventing silos and promoting organisational synergy.
- The COO serves as a senior figure in national and cross-sector forums, conferences, and strategic partnerships to strengthens the organisation’s voice and influence.
- They demonstrate commitment to Equality, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging in both internal culture and external programmes to foster a fair and inclusive organisation.
- They work with the CEO, CFO and Director of Growth to identify and pursue new revenue streams and strategic partnerships. This expands the organisation’s reach and sustainability.
- They engage in public speaking, media interactions, and external representation demonstrating clear communication, credibility, and stakeholder engagement.
- They develop and embed evaluation frameworks to assess progress against strategic goals. The measuring of our impact ensures accountability and informs future planning.
- They promote the organisation’s brand at events and through networking.
The COO takes on other responsibilities as needed to support the organisation’s mission.
About You
Essential competencies of the Chief Operating Officer:
- Extensive experience in senior leadership with a proven track record in operations, financial and risk management, and delivering high-performing teams, ideally in the charity sector.
- Strong understanding of business functions such as HR, Finance, Marketing, etc.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to think strategically and execute effectively.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities. Commercially astute, process-driven, and highly pragmatic in approach.
- Experience in driving performance and fostering a collaborative culture.
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field; MBA preferred
Why Work for NYA?
- NYA operates as a people-first organisation, prioritising the well-being and needs of its employees.
- NYA offers an exceptional flexible working approach which encourages our team to balance professional responsibilities with their personal life.
- A remote based team, spread across England, fostering inclusivity and diverse talent. Despite geographical distances between team members, NYA maintains a highly motivated and connected team through the optimisation of digital tools.
- NYA is committed to supporting the continual personal and professional development of our team and helping them achieve their ambitions.
- We provide 25 days leave plus 8 days, life assurance scheme, 5% employer pension contribution and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme via Spectrum.life with unlimited specialist support available to all NYA employees.
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit the following via our online application platform by 11:59pm on Monday 29th September 2025:
A detailed CV setting out your career history, with responsibilities and achievements in line with the person specification in the About You section.
A covering letter highlighting your suitability for the role and how you meet the requirements in the About You section.
We will request data for our EEDI monitoring purposes, providing this is optional.
Please note: The covering letter is an essential part of the application process and will be assessed as part of your full application. We use AI detector software, so cover letters or CV’s with over 80% AI generated content will be disregarded. We understand that AI tools can offer support to candidates who have learning differences, which is why we will accept applications with some AI assistance. CV’s will not be accepted without a cover letter.
The National Youth Agency is an equal opportunities employer.
At NYA our inclusive culture means that we embrace individual differences and understand that we need a diverse team to achieve our organisations mission.
We wish to recruit candidates from all backgrounds to ensure our team reflects the rich diversity of the communities we serve. We encourage applications from anyone regardless of disability, ethnicity, heritage, gender, sexuality, religion, socio-economic background and political beliefs but we particularly welcome applications from global majority candidates and those from other minoritised ethnic groups in the UK as they are currently underrepresented in our team.
Youth Work changes lives
Which is why we’re committed to ensuring that as many young people as possible get to benefit from it.As the national body for youth work in England, the National Youth Agency (NYA) exists to champion its transformative power. We believe all young people should have the opportunity to benefit from the life-changing impact of extraordinary youth workers and trained volunteers.
We help to grow youth work provision in ways that keep it effective, relevant, safe and engaging, to help millions of young people reach their potential and thrive. We do this by providing guidance, support, advice, training and staff development opportunities for youth workers and youth work organisations. At the heart of everything we do are young people themselves. We work hard to ensure their voices are integrated into all our work, to develop provision that truly meets their needs.
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Full Time - 35 hours (we are happy to consider applicants seeking part-time working – minimum 28 hours)
Hybrid London - 4 days from home, 1 day from SGT/Camberwell Office. Non-London based + 1 day a month from HO.
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Closing date: 8 September 2025 at 9am
Are you a dynamic, collaborative and experienced individual fundraiser or bid manager looking for a new challenge with an award-winning national charity? Do you have a proven record of leading, managing and writing winning proposals or bids?
If so, St Giles is looking for a talented Grants and Bids Manager to join us and work as an integral part of a high-performing and busy team, where you will develop high quality, winning proposals, bids and funding applications and bring together key functions within St Giles to develop funding proposals that articulate the organisation’s service models.
About St Giles Trust
An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others.
About this exciting opportunity
As Grants and Bids Manager, you will manage statutory funding applications of five, six and seven figure multi-year income compliant with commissioner/funder requirements and oversee the project management of applications – managing timelines, activities, delegating tasks and ensuring stakeholders meet them, support decision-making through providing relevant and informed advice and producing high quality funding proposals and applications.
We will also rely on you to plan and chair proposal development meetings with key internal stakeholders, to identify and successfully bring in new funding opportunities that align with our strategic objectives, and to provide the highest level of donor care and manage involvement of new funders to ensure that the giving potential of each individual funding body is maximised. Updating the Fundraising Management Team with strategic developments in funding opportunities and supporting the Statutory Fundraising Team with other tasks, including their funding applications and proposals, are also vital elements of the role.
What we are looking for
- Experience of developing compelling proposals and generating £100k+ income
- Knowledge of the issues affecting our client group and the policy landscape
- Knowledge of our key funding streams and the funding bodies
- Sound project management skills, with ability to track stakeholder tasks and input
- The ability to proactively seek solutions to issues and challenges faced while producing bids/proposals/applications
- Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building and communication skills, verbal and written
- A flexible, collaborative and professional approach to your work.
As an organisation that works with children and adults at risk we are committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the safety of our clients and successful applicants will require a Basic DBS Check.
We actively encourage people with personal experience of the criminal justice system or lived experience of the issues facing this client group to apply for this role.
In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, clinical therapist sessions, life insurance (4 x annual salary), duvet days, season ticket loan, employee perks programme, eye care voucher and much more.
We are an equity and inclusion confident employer. We welcome all applications and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation.
St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.
Closing date: 8 September 2025 at 9am
We help people held back by poverty, unemployment, the criminal justice system, homelessness, exploitation and abuse to build a positive future.