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Active Communities Development Worker
Contract: 37.5 hours per week, 12 months fixed-term contract with possibility of renewal
Salary: £34,434 + Benefits
Reference: ACDW/25
Whatever life throws at Salford, you’ll ensure we stand strong.
Salford CVS (Community and Voluntary Services) is the city-wide infrastructure service for the VCSE (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise) sector. We support almost 1,000 VCSE groups and organisations in Salford, with 7,000 paid staff and 62,000 volunteers between them. With a 40-strong team of our own, we’ve been making a difference for local residents since 1919, and we have some exciting plans for the future. We’d like you to be part of them.
Dividing your time between our volunteering and emergency response activities, you will assist us in building active, connected and resilient communities within Salford. In particular, you will go the extra mile to develop local capacity to address civil contingencies ranging from major incidents to extreme weather as you:
- Reach out to, engage and train community response volunteers.
- Proactively identify opportunities for new projects and initiatives.
- Connect with local authority, health, police and housing partners.
- Embed learning trends and best practice across our volunteering work.
- Lead a Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise group within the Salford Local Resilience Forum.
To be equal to this high-profile challenge, you will require:
- Experience of working with volunteers, ideally embracing recruitment, training and management.
- Familiarity with building relationships within the VCSE sector.
- A proven record of developing productive partnerships with key stakeholders.
- Expertise in organising and facilitating high-level meetings and forums.
- Strong presentation and interpersonal abilities.
- Broad knowledge of civil contingencies and community resilience.
- A flexible approach to hours and responsibilities.
In return, you can expect a comprehensive package of benefits including 28 days’ holiday (rising to 30 days after five years), a pension scheme with 7% employer contribution, subsidised membership of the Hospital Saturday Fund and much more. Help us release the potential of the people of Salford, and we will do the same for you, giving you the training and development to take your career to the next level.
For more information about this role, please download the job pack.
Closing date: 9 am on Thursday, 13th November 2025.
Interviews: Monday, 24th November 2025.
Your completed application form and equal opportunities form should be returned by email or by post.
Email applications will be acknowledged when we receive them. Should you wish to receive an acknowledgement for a postal application, please include a stamped, self-addressed envelope with your completed application form, and we will return this to you.
We are looking for an experienced Regional Opperations Lead, to coordination all aspects of the StreetDoctors operations within the Wales and South West Region and to ensure our programmes are fit for the future.
We are an award-winning national charity which trains over 17,000 young people affected by street violence each year in emergency first-aid through a team of 250 healthcare volunteers and youth workers. We empower young people with the skills to become part of the solution to violence by developing the skills and confidence to save lives and increasing their understanding of the medical and psychological consequences of violence.
As the StreetDoctors lead for the Region, you will provide leadership in partnership development, volunteer management, the delivery of training and maintaining quality standards.
The key areas of focus include:
- To create, develop and maintain partnerships with a range of organisations including, funders, commissioners, community organisations, criminal justice organisations, education providers and youth organisations.
- To develop and manage engaged volunteers and youth workers and ensure their expectations are aligned to the organisation's objectives and provide the best volunteering experience possible.
- To ensure the quantity and quality of training sessions and projects meet the required targets and new opportunities are maximised.
At StreetDoctors we believe diversity supports innovation and creativity. We are committed to equality of opportunity, being inclusive, and being representative of the people we are here to support. We would therefore encourage applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds.
To empower young people through training to keep safe, save lives and be part of the solution to street violence.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Do you have a passion for working in the heart of your local community and are driven by making a difference? Then Citizens Advice Mid Mercia is the organisation for you.
Our free and independent advice helps people solve problems in a confidential and impartial manner. Whatever the problem, we won’t turn people away. We make a difference. Our trusted brand and the quality of our research mean we make a real impact on behalf of the people who rely on us.
We are seeking an experienced Bid Writer to join our successful funding team. The successful candidate will develop persuasive, compelling and compliant bid responses to support the growth of our organisation.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has excellent communication skills
- Can manage own time effectively with a keen eye for detail
- Can complete tasks to the highest quality
- Experienced in producing strong submissions for public sector health or social care tenders
- Excellent proficiency in MS Office
Responsibilities / Key Tasks:
- Write, edit and develop high quality bid responses
- Collaborate closely with internal teams and partners to gather information necessary for bid responses
- Create compelling content including case studies, diagrams and impact reports
What we offer in return:
- 28 days entitlement plus bank holidays pro-rata
- Opportunities for further training and continuous professional development
- Internal progression opportunities
- Supportive environment
- Remote/flexible working opportunities, subject to management approval
- Paid DBS application, where applicable
- 5% pension contributions
- 3 month’s full contractual pay for maternity, upon meeting qualifying criteria
We value the health & wellbeing of our teams, and this is very important to us. As such, we offer time out breaks and Telus Health Employee Assistance Programme for all staff and volunteers.
The essentials
- Salary: £30,000-£35,000 per annum
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week
- Location: Hybrid Working –a few days per week from one of our offices, a few days from home depending on service needs
- Contract: permanent
- Number of open positions: 2
- Closing Date: 21 November 2025
Please visit our website to find the full Job Description and Person Specifications for this role and a helpful Candidate Guide on our recruitment process
To apply - applications only, via our website
Thank you for your interest in our vacancy. Due to the volume of applications anticipated for this role, if you do not hear back from us within 10 working days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please do not be discouraged from applying for other positions within our organisation.
We are a Disability Confident Employer
Citizens Advice Mid Mercia are an accredited (Level 1) Disability Confident employer, and values diversity and promotes equality. We encourage and welcome applications from suitably skilled candidates from all backgrounds. We follow the social model of disability which believes that it is the barriers created by society which disable people. We will use reasonable adjustments wherever possible to remove those barriers.
to provide free, independent, confidential, impartial advice to everyone, and to improve the policies and practices that affects lives
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Vacancies
We are seeking to appoint two business registrants and one dispensing optician to our Advisory Panel Companies Committee.
About the GOC
We are the regulator for the optical professions in the UK. Our purpose is to protect the public by promoting high standards of education, performance, and conduct.
About the Advisory Panel
The Advisory Panel is a meeting of the four Council’s committees (Companies, Education, Registration, and Standards) in plenary session. They are established by statute for the purpose of giving advice and assistance to Council (whether or not in response to a request from them) on:
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matters relating to business registrants other than matters required by the Opticians Act to be referred to the Investigation Committee, the Registration Appeals, Committee or the Fitness to Practise Committee;
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matters relating to optical training, education, and assessment;
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matters relating to registration, other than matters required by the Opticians Act to be considered by the Registration Appeals Committee; and
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matters relating to the standards of conduct and performance expected of registrants or those seeking admission to the register.
Time Commitment and Remuneration
This role is part time with a commitment of approximately 2-3 days per year, including time spent preparing for meetings. Meetings will usually take place via MS Teams but may on occasion be held at the GOC Offices in London or other suitable venues.
A daily fee of £319 will be paid. This is in line with our member fees policy and member fee schedule. This is taxable and subject to Class 1 National Insurance (NI) contributions. It is not pensionable.
Members can claim expenses for travel and subsistence costs incurred on Council business as set out in our expenses policy.
How to apply
Please apply with the following:
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your CV outlining your employment history, any relevant voluntary work, public service, or other experience; together with any relevant professional, academic, or vocational qualifications (please keep this to two sides of A4);
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the application form (attcahed below), stating how your experience matches the essential criteria for the vacancy you are applying for; and
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an EDI monitoring form (link can be found in the candidate pack below).
Please email your completed application quoting reference GOC05/25 to appointment@optical .org.
We would welcome applications from individuals who are disabled and from diverse ethnic backgrounds, as these are currently under-represented on our Council and committees.
For more information please see the attached candidate information pack.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: midnight Sunday 09 November 2025.
Online interviews will be held the week commencing 12 January 2026.
We strive to be as diverse as the public we protect and welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, and geographical locations outside of London.
We have an exciting opportunities for a Qualified and/ or Trainee Multidisciplinary Advocates to join our established and friendly Advocacy Team.
We work for Rethink Advocacy, which is part of Rethink Mental Illness a national charity that has been transforming the lives of people severely affected by mental illness for over 50 years.
As an unqualified, inexperienced independent multi-disciplinary advocate, you will be required to enrol on the Level 4 Independent Advocacy Practice qualification and complete the course within a set timescale, using protected study time to focus on this. You will shadow experienced team members and then be observed providing advocacy to those who are eligible for our services until you are able to pick up a caseload of your own. You will receive training in the different remits of advocacy, instructed and non-instructed advocacy and safeguarding and be supported to develop a thorough understanding of the role and boundaries of advocacy. The role involves acting on the instruction of the people you support, empowering them to have a say in their situation, to understand their rights and any options open to them and supporting them towards self-advocacy. When providing non-instructed advocacy, you will ensure that the unique preferences and views of the person are taken into consideration in any decisions made by care providers.
As a qualified and / or experienced independent advocate, you will provide statutory and / or non-statutory independent advocacy to those who are eligible for the service within the community or care settings. This may include secure facilities, hospitals, care homes, supported living facilities and people within their own homes or temporary accommodation.
You will provide statutory and / or non-statutory independent advocacy within the community or care settings. This may include secure facilities, hospitals, care homes, supported living facilities and people within their own homes or temporary accommodation.
Advocacy is having someone by your side, and on your side, when you want to be more involved in decisions about your care, treatment and living arrangements. An advocate can talk through the situation you’re currently in and the options open to you. They can help you decide what you want and then communicate it to people. This is particularly useful if it’s difficult to understand things or to speak up and be heard.
Our Wandsworth and Richmond service provides a range of specialist advocacy services to Adults (and children) as appropriate across a range of disciplines. We provide a range of statutory (instructed or non-instructed) and non-statutory advocacy support in secure units, hospitals, care settings or in the community, working with a range of health and social care partners.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Diversity is important to us and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we’re working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer. We recognise and support staff networks and support groups for our ethnically diverse and LGBTQIA+ colleagues. We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter.
We aim for our workforce to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve; for those who work for us to feel heard, valued and feel they belong; and for our work to help tackle wider mental health inequalities. We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience of mental illness, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual and any other gender identity not expressed here (LGBTQIA+); people who are neurodiverse, have a health condition, or a disability or hidden disability and people from an ethnically diverse background - regardless of your age, religious or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, political view or socio-economic status.
Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation
We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider - and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our anti-racist statement . We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our Race Equality Action Plan which demonstrates our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation. You can read more about our progress here.
We’re Rethink Mental Illness and no matter how bad things are, we can help people severely affected by mental illness to improve their lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Finance and Officer Administrator role is an integral part of Buttle UK, working across teams – grants development, fundraising and marketing along with the finance and operations team to support the delivery of our work. We are looking for someone with good experience of working in a growing organisation who is able to build good working relationships with colleagues and manage multiple priorities.
Knowledge of basic financial principles and previous experience of working within finance and administrative roles will be helpful. As well as good communication skills both verbal and written, the candidate will be flexible in the way they work and take the initiative when needed. They will also demonstrate a willingness to learn and interest in the UK voluntary sector.
This role will be a key part of the finance and operations team and contribute to the team’s objectives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join Our Advocacy Team – Make a Real Difference!
Role: Trainee or Qualified Multi-Disciplinary Advocate
(Dependent on qualifications and experience)
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm
Location: 3 days Devon and Torbay and 2 days Langdon Secure Hospital, Dawlish
Are you passionate about empowering people to have their voices heard?
Do you want to work for a leading national charity that’s been transforming lives for over 50 years?
If so, we’d love to hear from you!
About the Role
We’re looking for a Trainee or Qualified Multi-Disciplinary Advocate to join our friendly and experienced team at Rethink Advocacy, part of Rethink Mental Illness.
In this rewarding role, you’ll deliver statutory advocacy across Devon and Torbay, specialising in:
- Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA)
- Independent Care Act Advocacy (ICAA)
- Independent Health Complaints Advocacy (IHCA)
You’ll spend:
- 3 days per week working across Devon and Torbay
- 2 days per week based at Langdon Secure Hospital in Dawlish,
About Us
Advocates work across two services helping people to understand their rights, express their views, and navigate complex systems with confidence.
Rethink Devon and Torbay Advocacy Service is one of the partners in The Devon Advocacy Consortium (DAC). Our multidisciplinary advocates work in partnership with other local organisations across Devon and Torbay to provide specialist advocacy services for adults with a range of additional needs.
Rethink Langdon Advocacy is based on site at Langdon Hospital where all patients are detained under sections of the mental health act. The hospital supports men from South-West England who, because of their mental health needs, have had contact with the legal system and require a safe and secure environment where they can receive treatments, therapies, and care to help them recover. Our advocates work across the site providing Independent Mental Health Advocacy for adults detained in the hospital.
Who We’re Looking For
Whether you’re already qualified or looking to train, we welcome applicants who are:
- Committed to human rights and social justice
- Skilled in communication and empathetic listening
- Organised, self-motivated, and able to work independently
- Based in or willing to relocate to Devon
What We Offer
- Full training and support to become a qualified advocate (if applying as a trainee)
- A supportive team environment
- Opportunities for professional development
- The chance to make a meaningful impact every day
Ready to apply?
Join us at Rethink Advocacy and be part of a team that’s changing lives.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Diversity is important to us and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we’re working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer. We recognise and support staff networks and support groups for our ethnically diverse and LGBTQIA+ colleagues. We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter.
We aim for our workforce to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve; for those who work for us to feel heard, valued and feel they belong; and for our work to help tackle wider mental health inequalities. We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience of mental illness, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual and any other gender identity not expressed here (LGBTQIA+); people who are neurodiverse, have a health condition, or a disability or hidden disability and people from an ethnically diverse background - regardless of your age, religious or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, political view or socio-economic status.
Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation
We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider - and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our anti-racist statement . We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our Race Equality Action Plan which demonstrates our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation. You can read more about our progress here.
We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Please see further details on our Website
You can also follow us on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram and LinkedIn to find out more about the work we do!
We’re Rethink Mental Illness and no matter how bad things are, we can help people severely affected by mental illness to improve their lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
School in a Bag Trading Ltd is the wholly owned trading subsidiary of the charity School in a Bag and all profits made by the company are given to the charity to support its work in providing rucksacks full of educational, hygiene, eating and drinking equipment to displaced, deprived and disadvantaged children across the world.
We operate a flagship three-day music festival, Home Farm festival, which has grown significantly in recent years. 2026 will be Home Farm Festivals 19th year and having started as a small one stage event it has now grown in profile and numbers, attracting nearly 5000 people on site for the weekend with 100’s of local bands performing, supported by nearly 200 volunteers.
Building on this success, we are now looking to diversify and expand our event portfolio to increase income and reach new audiences. The Event Manager will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering our events programme, leading on the management of the existing festival and developing, planning, and executing a wider range of events – from concerts and community initiatives to potential new commercial ventures.
The role requires a creative, entrepreneurial, and commercially minded individual with strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills. We are looking for someone with Event Management experience and excellent team and volunteer engagement knowledge. This is an exciting opportunity to further develop and grow an existing successful event alongside creating new events to raise the profile of the organisation and the charity and to generate further profit to support its work.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of Programmes
United Way UK
Home-based with frequent national and international travel and overnight stays around 2-3 times a month. The ideal candidate will be based close to good transport links and able to get to London easily, with access to a car and/or a full clean driving licence
Salary £42,000 - £45,000 based on experience
12-month contract with potential for extension
Full-time, with flexible working
Excellent benefits including annual leave of 25 days per year plus bank holidays, increasing by a day annually for each year of service up to 30 days and 6% employer pension contribution
Charity People are delighted to be partnering with the United Way UK, a charity which believes that all individuals should be empowered through opportunity and resources to reach their true potential, to recruit a Head of Programmes.
United Way is a global organisation that supports local communities around the world in more than 40 different countries. Communities all over the world face similar challenges, but each one requires a unique approach to solving them. United Way UK was established in 2014 and harnessing experience and learnings from United Way Worldwide, UWUK uses local knowledge and global expertise to implement the very best programmes for communities across the UK and is constantly evolving to meet the needs of the times.
Driven by the local community, UWUK works with charity partners, businesses and individuals to provide everything a community needs to thrive (education, financial stability and health), providing support in the form of funds, time and expertise. UWUK funding is privately sourced so that the charity is driving new revenue to the voluntary sector.
The Head of Programmes leads UWUK's talented delivery team and works closely with the CEO on relationship development and strategic planning. As part of a small team (UWUK is currently five staff members), the Head of Programmes will be a strong team player and problem solver, with initiative, reliability and high emotional intelligence.
Key responsibilities
* Programme design, delivery and growth: You ensure the successful delivery of programmes, monitor and report on impact, oversee the budget and ensure compliance with safeguarding, data protection and charity regulations. You will support the growth of programmes by creating, developing and writing proposals, and travel throughout the UK to support project delivery.
* Partnership development: You will scope, develop and secure partnerships across sectors, building and maintaining strong relationships with funders, partners, schools and charities across the UK and support the organisation of fundraising events, campaigns and other fundraising activities.
* Line management: You will line manage the programmes team (x 2 posts), supporting professional development, conducting performance reviews, and promoting strong team moral and wellbeing.
* Operations and strategy: You will support reporting to United Way UK Board of Trustees, United Way Worldwide and UK regulators, as well as work closely with the CEO on strategic planning and implementation.
What we're looking for
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following essential skills and experience:
* Experience in programme management, stakeholder engagement and partnership building, with strong relationship skills combined and a natural ability to cultivate positive relationships with internal stakeholders, charity partners, prospects, funders, corporates, volunteers and internal partners
* Strong project management skills with ability to manage diverse tasks and priorities with attention to detail and accuracy.
* Experience of monitoring and evaluation to collect feedback from stakeholders and continually improve and learn from programmes and report to funders.
* Solid communication skills, in both written and oral English, with the ability to present to stakeholders and write compelling project proposals.
* Experience working in the charity sector or within corporate social responsibility.
* Experience managing staff, including supporting professional development, conducting performance reviews, and promoting strong team moral and wellbeing.
* Experience in volunteering, either working with, or leading volunteer programmes, or being a volunteer.
* Experience either leading or supporting proposal writing for programme delivery.
* Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
* Full driving license.
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following personal attributes:
* Self-motivated and results-driven
* Proactive and responsive
* Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
* Collaborative work style and positive team player.
* Commitment to the core mission, values and work of UWUK.
As UWUK is a small organisation, the ideal successful candidate may also have fundraising experience although this is not essential.
The UWUK team are passionate about their mission and delivering results and have a caring, trusting, collaborative and close-knit culture, based on shared values and respect. This role is home-based, but you will be able to travel regularly across the UK, at least 2-3 times a month and be willing and able to easily attend meetings in London on a regular basis. Travel is covered but you will need to be able to be based with easy access to a major transport hub.
How to apply
If you would like to apply, please upload your CV using the link below in the first instance. Jen D'Souza from Charity People will be in touch with the full details about the job and how to apply. The deadline is 9am Tuesday 11 November. The interviews will take place online w/c 24 November. The ideal candidate will be able to start in December and at the latest in mid-January. We will be hosting a webinar on Friday 7 November at 1pm for candidates interested in the role (this will be recorded and shared if you are unable to attend).
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
Organisational Development Practitioner
Cheadle / Hybrid | £41,490 starting salary | Permanent | Full-time (37.5 hours)
Join Together Trust – Together We Thrive
At Together Trust, every day is different, but our mission stays the same: to champion the rights, needs, and ambitions of the people we support. We make a difference, learn and grow together, and support one another every step of the way.
The Opportunity
Are you passionate about shaping culture, unlocking potential, and driving meaningful change? As our new Organisational Development (OD) Practitioner, you’ll help us build an inclusive, compassionate workplace where people can grow, thrive, and feel valued.
Reporting to the Head of Learning & OD, you’ll design and deliver strategies that align people, culture, and processes with our organisational goals. You’ll act as a trusted partner and change ambassador – supporting leaders, engaging teams, and embedding our values across everything we do.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive impactful OD, culture, and engagement initiatives.
- Shape leadership and management development.
- Coach and support managers to lead through change.
- Use data and feedback to inform organisational improvements.
- Support talent, succession, and workforce planning.
- Champion equity, diversity, and inclusion in everyday practice.
About You
We’re looking for an experienced OD professional with:
- Degree-level education + OD qualifications (e.g., MBTI, Coaching, Leadership Development).
- Experience in designing and delivering development programmes.
- Strong stakeholder engagement, coaching, and change management skills.
- A passion for embedding values and supporting cultural change.
Above all, you’ll embrace and champion our values: Positive, Professional, Passionate, Supportive.
What We Offer
- 27 days holiday (rising with service) + bank holidays
- Hybrid working & supportive environment
- Generous pension + life assurance
- Enhanced family leave & occupational sick pay
- Blue Light Card & discounts platform
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Wellbeing support & free yoga sessions
- Long service awards & refer a friend scheme
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
Diversity & Inclusion
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to making reasonable adjustments to support every candidate. We particularly encourage applications from those with lived experience.
Apply today and help us build a brighter future for the people and communities we support.
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.
Find out more about working with us: https://youtu.be/SEnw2o00T6E
We are a UK charity supporting children in care and people with disabilities, autism and complex needs in the North West.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Want to play your part in transforming society?
You're in the right place.
Many of our Spear trainees have faced significant barriers to finding work, including family breakdown, growing up in care, disability or mental health difficulties, having been involved in crime, or really struggling at school. We believe that being out of work can lead to isolation and proliferate these challenges, meaningful work is key in helping young people find a sense of purpose and community. We're proud that the coaching and community that the Spear Programme provides makes such a difference that 75% of those who take part find work, and are still in work a year later.
Not only will you be part of bringing about powerful change in people's lives, but throughout this paid, dynamic opportunity, you'll be supported and challenged. We'll invest in you, developing expert coaching and leadership skills to set you on a great career path.
Please feel free to let us know if you may require any reasonable adjustments to participate fully in our recruitment process, or if you have any enquiries regarding accessibility such as wheelchair access.
The important stuff
Location: Leeds
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9.30am - 5.30pm (With some out-of-hours work needed for events such as our Spear Celebrations)
Salary: from £23,690
Closing date: Tuesday 18th November (We are interviewing on a rolling basis and might close the application early if we find the right candidate)
Assessment Day: Wednesday 26th November
Application pack: Have a look at our application pack for more information about the role and Resurgo
Benefits
- 28 days annual leave (including Christmas Gift Days) plus bank holidays
- Excellent benefits including Health Insurance, access to Cycle to Work scheme, and enhanced parental leave, dependants leave, and sick leave policies with income protection
- Excellent personal development and training opportunities, including our iLM-accredited 5-day Coaching for Leadership programme (worth £3,000)
- We aim to support all Assistant Coaches to progress to other roles with us after this initial year, with development towards management level within 3 years
- Regular staff prayer meetings, conferences and retreats (one residential)
What will you do?
- Coach 16-24 year olds, bringing about powerful change in their lives
- Build great relationships with relevant professionals
- Form part of an intentional church community
What will you gain?
- Management skills and career progression
- Excellent coaching capability
- Social Impact Experience
- Christian Leadership Skills
With young people, with organisations, for society.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This vital role will shape and deliver our ambition to connect people with nature, inspire action, and build a movement for wildlife across Sussex. You will lead a dynamic directorate responsible for community engagement, education, volunteering, and individual action - ensuring our work is inclusive, impactful, and aligned with our organisational goals. As Director, you will provide strategic oversight of our communities work, contribute to cross-organisational leadership, and ensure effective collaboration with partners, funders, and stakeholders. You will be responsible for delivering strategic and organisational Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), ensuring that progress is effectively monitored, evaluated, and reported. A key responsibility is to lead our journey to becoming a more inclusive and diverse organisation by 2030. You will champion our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) strategy, embedding inclusive practices across programmes, partnerships, and internal culture. This is a rare opportunity to drive meaningful change at the intersection of nature, people, and equity.
We exist so that future generations can experience the joy and well-being that comes from connecting with nature in Sussex
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Salary: London - £44,561 gross p/a, Brussels - €3.958,13 gross p/m
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Location: London OR Brussels
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Contract Type: Indefinite
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Hours: Full Time
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Closing Date: 12 November 2025
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First Interview Dates: Week beginning 17 November
About the role
If you are passionate about impact-driven storytelling and building lasting connections, this is your chance to make a real difference. At ClientEarth, we are looking for a Senior Supporter Experience Officer to design and implement engaging stewardship journeys. You will work closely with our philanthropy account managers, leading on project-managing multiple donor communications, setting up meaningful journeys that strengthen relationships with high-net-worth individuals and partners.
Meet your Manager
In this role you will be managed by Camilla Fitzgerald. Camilla joined ClientEarth in 2022 and is part of ClientEarth’s fundraising team, working hard to grow our supporter community and brand awareness while stewarding supporters, both in the UK and internationally. She focuses on corporate and philanthropic giving, with a particular focus on unrestricted income to help secure long-term financial stability for the organisation. Before joining ClientEarth, Camilla was Director of Development at Walkabout Foundation, where she built and implemented their 5 year fundraising strategy. Camilla started her career in Events Management, having learnt first at The Institute of Masters of Wine, and then solidifying her experience in fundraising at Brooke and then charity: water UK. Camilla went to school at the French Lycee Charles de Gaulle in London and completed her degree in History of Art at Oxford Brookes University.
Main Duties
- Lead on the project management, design, content creation and publishing of communications for the Philanthropy team (including impact report and newsletters) and work with translators to ensure communications are produced in other key ClientEarth languages
- Lead on the development of bespoke reporting for six and seven figure restricted and unrestricted gifts to produce high-quality, compelling reports tailored in style and content to suit a range of audiences in different geographies
- Work closely with the Philanthropy team to ensure gold standard stewardship for ClientEarth’s philanthropy donors: driving creative, unique and inspiring ideas for tailored stewardship touchpoints throughout the year;
- Partner with the Design Manager to deliver visually compelling reports and original donor stewardship touchpoints tailored to the Philanthropy portfolio;
See the job description (below) for a full list of duties for this role.
Role requirements
- Experience of writing, coordinating and submitting successful funding proposals and reports for both short- and long-term projects
- Experience of providing first-class stewardship or excellent customer service, including designing donor journeys across multiple formats and knowledge of the donor life-cycle
- Experience of managing competing deadlines and managing multiple stakeholder requests, tasks and priorities
- Ability to interpret varied and complex information and reframe in a clear, concise and persuasive way
See the job description (below) for a full list of requirements for this role.
Note to candidates: We know that long lists of criteria can be daunting and that some candidates will not apply for a role unless they feel they are 100% qualified. If you feel you meet at least some of the essential criteria, we still encourage you to apply.
Further Information
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Flexible working: We are proud to be a Flexa accredited Employer. Visit our Flexa Employer page for more information on our approach to flexible working. Our flexible working policy allows our people the choice to decide to work from home/another location in the country where their contract of employment is issued for 80% of their month, with the other 20% of their month being office-based See our Benefits page for more as well as our flexible working FAQ.
ClientEarth values diversity and inclusion and the benefits this brings. We aim to appoint the most suitable candidate at all times and welcome applications from people from all different backgrounds. See our equity, diversity and inclusion journey page for more.
Please note that ClientEarth is only able to employ those who have the pre-existing legal right to work in the UK or Belgium.
ClientEarth is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or legal services to third parties.
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We want kind and empathic people to work at Refuge, who believe in equality, diversity, and inclusion, are experts in their area of knowledge, want to make a positive difference and improve the lives of the women and children we support.
This is an opportunity to join Refuge as an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate to supporting women and children who are impacted by domestic violence. You will work closely with victims of domestic abuse from the point of crisis, to provide high quality independent advocacy and support to survivors of domestic abuse at the highest risk and their children.
As part of this role, you will be required to participate in an out-of-hours on call rota.
This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
Closing date: 9.00am on 10 November 2025
Interview date: 17 November 2025
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Location: You can be based near one of the following office locations - Birmingham, Cardiff, Glasgow, Liverpool, London, Manchester or Newcastle.
We operate a hybrid model of work i.e. a combination of in-person and remote, with flexible days in the office depending on business need and your preferences. We would typically expect in-office attendance an average of one day per week.
Your office is where you will usually attend in-person events, training sessions etc. though some travel, to other offices and other locations, will occasionally be expected. The nature of this job means that regular travel to London will be required for events and meetings.
Hours: We are looking for the right candidate and while we envisage this being a full-time role (37.5 hours per week) we are very open to flexible working arrangements such as part-time, compressed hours and/or flexitime.
Ideal start date: ASAP, as agreed with candidate
Annual leave:
36/37 days (England & Wales and Scotland respectively - includes bank and public holidays and three days to be taken between Christmas and New Year) plus up to 3 days additional annual leave increasing with length of service.
We also offer a Holiday Buyback scheme where you can purchase up to 1 working week additional annual leave per year
Other benefits:
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employer pension contributions of 5%
- Employee Assistance Programme available to staff and their family
- Flexible work options such as hybrid working, flexitime, part-time
- Regular staff team building and business planning “away days”
Purpose of the Role: As a key leader within our Partnerships and Income Development team, you will be responsible for driving sustainable income growth through high-impact, strategic and philanthropic partnerships with trusts, foundations and corporate partners.
Reporting to the Head of Partnerships and Income Development, you will lead the stewardship and growth of existing strategic partnerships, including managing a select portfolio of funders. You will also take a proactive approach to identifying, cultivating and securing new funding opportunities to align with income targets and the charity’s strategy.
Working collaboratively with colleagues across the charity, you will craft compelling cases for support – placing young people’s voices and experiences at the heart of every proposal. In addition, you’ll help to build and nurture our supporter community through initiatives such as payroll giving, individual giving and corporate community fundraising.
We're looking for a dynamic, determined and strategic thinker, who is passionate about building partnerships that make a big difference. You’ll bring energy, creativity, and a big-picture mindset to forge meaningful relationships that create lasting impact.
Key Responsibility Areas:
- Strategic fundraising leadership
- Stewardship of strategic partnerships
- Financial management: planning, tracking and reporting
- Building our supporter community
- Systems and processes
- Team development and collaboration
- Line Management (Matrix structure)
Person Specification (Knowledge, skills and experience required)
Fundraising experience
- Demonstrable experience of working in a fundraising role in a charity or similar non-profit organisation
- Demonstrable experience of stewarding high value partnerships with trusts and foundations and/or corporates
- Demonstrable experience of writing funding proposals/bids/grant applications and pitching for funding opportunities
Fundraising knowledge
- Knowledge of fundraising techniques such as prospecting, cultivating, securing and managing partnerships
- Understanding of good practice in fundraising, including data protection and donor stewardship
- Understanding of budget creation and income reporting
IT skills
- Experience of using Microsoft Office, including Excel functions
- Experience of using or understanding of using CRM software to effectively support fundraising e.g. Salesforce
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply by submitting the following information to our application portal Pinpoint by 23:59pm, Sunday 2nd November:
- A cover letter (500 words maximum) summarising your work history and relevant experience, why you would like to work at the Social Mobility Foundation and why you are a strong candidate for the role.
- A short statement answering the following question: “Tell us about a time where you played a key role in securing or growing a funding opportunity or partnership. How did you find the opportunity, and what was your approach to writing the proposal and stewarding the relationship? What impact did it have, and what did you learn?” (500 words maximum)
Please note that generic applications and CV’s will not be considered.
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