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The Woodland Trust is looking for a People Project Coordinator to form an important part of a new team that will deliver a people transformation project.
The project is focused on creating clear job families, clear job descriptions, updating policies, benefits and terms and conditions of employment. It will build capability and support people related processes that provide the basis for talent and career development and ensure colleague practices are legally compliant, fair and aligned with our organisational values.
The Role:
• The People Project Coordinator will be to support the project team by assisting in the delivery of a structured plan of activity. The role will focus on updating job descriptions, systems, processes, internal platforms and managing project related queries.
• Pro-actively coordinate the delivery of a structured plan of activity by undertaking a range of people project coordination and administration including updating systems, raising purchase orders, maintenance of spreadsheets and employee records, filing and managing internal project related queries.
• Assist in the preparation and review of project documentation, including progress reporting and monitoring across both workstreams
• Facilitate communication across both workstreams, ensuring alignment in project activity to project plans
• Communicate and engage with colleagues to support the effective implementation of project outputs such as training sessions, briefing packs and supporting materials.
• This is a 24-month fixed term contract.
• This role includes a mix of working from home and at our main office in Grantham, Lincolnshire. Visits to Grantham would be required no more than once a month on average.
The Candidate:
• You’ll have an enthusiasm for the environment and share our core values-Grow Together, Explore, Focus and Make it Count
• You’ll have experience working in a fast-paced HR environment or within project coordination.
• You’ll have experience managing and maintaining HR and/or project documentation, scheduling meetings and updating people systems
• You’ll have experience working collaboratively across teams to deliver projects and/or significant workstreams.
• You must have a proactive ‘can-do’ attitude, excellent communication skills, and able to manage and prioritise your own time effectively.
Benefits & Wellbeing: Joining our team means you'll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:
• Enhanced Employer Pension
• Life Assurance
• Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
• Generous Annual Leave
• Enhanced Parental Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
About Us: The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading woodland conservation charity and is dedicated to creating a world where trees and woods thrive for both people and nature. Our mission involves engaging and inspiring individuals to contribute toward tackling the nature and climate crisis through the protection, restoration, and creation of essential woodland habitats.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: To achieve our vision of a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. All people, no matter their background, identity, ability, or circumstance, should benefit from trees.
People of colour and disabled people are currently under-represented across the environment and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we particularly encourage you to apply.
Please contact us to discuss any additional support or adjustments you may need to complete your application.
Application Advice: For fairness we keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers, we do not ask for your CV at application stage. Make sure that your Personal Statement clearly shows how your skills and knowledge link to the specifications in the job description and you share with us your passion for the role.
Apply Now: If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, send in your application today. We might close the job opening early if we get a lot of applications, so it's a good idea to apply soon. If we do close the advert early, and you have an application in process, we will email you prior to closing to give you time to complete.
Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams on 31st July & 5th August.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
SMART is hiring! We have a vacancy for a one year maternity cover contract, for a part time mental health Community Navigator. The Navigators support people with serious mental illness, with a range of issues including: housing, benefits, finance and social isolation.
We offer a friendly, collaborative, hybrid and integrated work environment in partnership with the NHS and other voluntary sector services, as well as a pension program, 28 days annual leave (pro rata for a part-time role), employee led HR processes and a competitive salary.
Ideally you will have experience of working within mental health/vulnerable adult services, working within multi-disciplinary teams, knowledge of the issues people face with housing/benefits etc and liaising with other services and professionals on service users behalf.
The part-time role can be flexible to suit your needs, and can be worked over 3-5 days. We can discuss your preference at the interview stage.
Application Deadline: 12th July at 23:30. PLEASE NOTE: We may interview before the closing date if we receive enough suitable applications
Feedback: Unfortunately, we are not able to give feedback to candidates not shortlisted. If you have not heard from us within a week of the closing date, please assume your application has not been shortlisted at this time.
Please send us your CV and a covering letter (no more than 2 pages of A4), addressing each of the ‘competencies and experience’ listed in the person specification.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Support Worker
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours per week: Full-time, 37.5 hours
Salary: £27,008 per annum
Department: Adult Services (Housing Services)
Location: Based at West Central London Mind’s Wandsworth Office with hybrid working available
Are you passionate about supporting people with mental health and complex needs to live more independently?
We’re looking for a compassionate and motivated Support Worker to join our Housing Services team. You’ll provide floating support to people with mental health and other complex needs, helping them sustain tenancies, improve their wellbeing, and build independence in the community.
You will:
- Deliver high-quality tenancy sustainment and floating support
- Manage a recovery-focused caseload with clear support plans
- Build warm, trusting relationships with service users within professional boundaries
- Support clients to improve life skills, wellbeing, and independence
- Work in partnership with statutory and voluntary services
- Monitor wellbeing and raise any safeguarding concerns
- Provide move-on support, including resettlement planning and access to housing options
- Promote service user involvement and support access to meaningful activity
- Help tenants manage finances, benefits, and budgeting
- Contribute to monitoring reports and service development
- Work as part of a collaborative team across services
You are:
- Experienced in supporting vulnerable adults, ideally in mental health or housing
- Person-centred, empathetic, and strengths-based in your approach
- Confident in building effective working relationships with clients and professionals
- Knowledgeable in safeguarding, tenancy sustainment, and welfare rights
- Organised, reliable, and a strong communicator
- Committed to promoting equality, inclusion, and service user empowerment
About us:
We’re a leading community-based organisation dedicated to providing outstanding mental health support and clinical interventions across London. Our experienced clinically led teams are focused on directly addressing a range of mental health needs in our communities. We combine innovative solutions with decades of local community knowledge to empower people to live the life they choose. We partner with the NHS and local authorities to deliver clinically driven frontline services with fantastic outcomes. We focus on early intervention and prevention, targeting mental health conditions at the most cost-effective stage, while also supporting people with moderate to severe mental health needs across our communities.
Benefits:
- Hybrid-working if nature of role permits
- Learning and development opportunities
- Cycle to work scheme (interest free lone paid back 12 months period)
- Employee Assistance Programme A 24-hour helpline from Health Assured to support you through any of life’s issues or problems
- Free eye test
- Flexible working
- Interest free loan, those in financial hardship
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Job Title: Money & Energy Adviser
Reports to: Money & Energy Advice Service Lead
Location:
Home based – one post
Home based with travel across the South West region as required – one post.
Hours: 35 hpw (full time) Monday to Friday. Hours to be agreed with successful candidate. Must be sufficiently flexible to work irregular hours as demanded by the requirements of the post
Contract: Full fixed term contract, ending 31 March 2026. Extension subject securing future funding.
Salary: 35 hpw £27,600 pa
(plus expenses, pension, and generous annual leave)
To deliver money and energy advice service for kidney patients struggling with their energy and water bills and other costs of living challenges. You will provide subject matter expert support within our Patient Support Services team, and will work closely with our Patient Support & Advocacy Officers to develop and grow this service in your area.
Summary
To raise awareness of the service and build strong relationships with kidney patients, professionals, and other kidney stakeholder groups in your defined geographic region.
Key responsibilities
• With support, establish the Kidney Care UK Money & Energy Advice Service in the region for patients and carers at risk of fuel poverty to access independent support on money and energy matters
• Responsible for the day-to-day delivery of the Money & Energy Advice Service across the region, effectively managing an ongoing caseload
• Provide practical advice to patients, assessing their needs and identifying sources of support to resolve financial, practical and psychosocial challenges.
- Activities will include creating budget plans, completing income maximisation checks and benefit claims, carrying out switching exercises and Home Energy Surveys (this is not an exclusive list of tasks)
- Responsible for identifying cases where FSA approved advice is required, and supporting patients in the referral of their case to our approved partner organisation or other appropriate regional/national services
• Act as a gateway to local information and access to:
- Kidney Care UK Patient Grants service, raising awareness of the service and supporting applications
- Kidney Care UK Patient Support & Advocacy Service, to ensure patients have access to reliable and accurate patient information relating to kidney disease, patient pathways, models of care, and patient choice
- Kidney Care UK Counselling Service and other appropriate services to meet patients’ emotional and physiological needs
• Work closely with local Kidney Care UK Patient Support & Advocacy Officers to ensure that patients receive expert advice in all areas of need, with smooth, effective handovers ensuring that patients feel supported and part of the Kidney Care UK ‘family’ at all times
• Maintain records on the Kidney Care UK database to support service delivery and communications with patients, and facility effective reporting to Kidney Care UK and our funders
• Raise awareness of Kidney Care UK and the benefit of its full range of Patient Support Services amongst kidney patients, their families, carers and professionals across the region
• Provide insight on patients’ concerns and unmet needs to inform Kidney Care UK research, campaigns, and new service development activity
• Work in a way that respects the personal, social, cultural and spiritual needs of the individual and maintains the confidentiality of information they may have shared with you
We are the UK's leading kidney patient support charity





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Your New Organisation
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established group of primary schools based in central London. The organisation operates under a collaborative leadership model and serves a diverse urban community. With a combined income of approximately £10 million, the schools are committed to delivering high-quality education and continuous improvement. This role is being advertised by a recruitment agency on behalf of the organisation, which remains confidential at this stage.
The Role: Director of Finance
As Director of Finance, you will report directly to the Executive Headteacher and work closely with senior leaders, governors, and local authorities. You'll play a key role in shaping the financial strategy and ensuring the long-term sustainability of the schools.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead strategic and operational financial management across the group
- Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with educational priorities
- Attend senior leadership and governor meetings, ensuring robust governance and transparency
- Manage annual budgets, forecasting, payroll, statutory returns, and procurement
- Ensure financial compliance, value for money, and effective risk management
- Support income generation through fundraising, lettings, and other initiatives
- Contribute to staffing structure reviews and workforce planning in collaboration with HR
- Maintain secure and compliant financial and personnel records
The Person
We're looking for a values-driven finance professional who is passionate about making a difference in education.
You will bring:
- Proven experience in financial leadership, ideally within education or the public sector
- Strong knowledge of financial compliance, statutory regulations, and HR processes
- Strategic thinking with a hands-on, detail-oriented approach
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and decision-making skills
- A commitment to integrity, transparency, and improving outcomes for children
What's In It for You?
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 per annum
Pension: Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Job Security: Permanent role following a one-term trial period
Professional Growth: Work across multiple schools with a supportive leadership team
Impact: Play a key role in shaping the future of education in central London
Location: This is an office-based role located in WC1, central London.
Opportunity to work term time only if preferred but this is optional.
What to Do Now
If you're ready to take the next step in your finance leadership career, we'd love to hear from you.
Click "Apply Now" to submit your CV.
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The churches of St Matthew and St Paul are special places in Fulflood and Weeke, places to wonder, to explore and to belong. We are places to experience God – in music, worship, community, prayer and fun. We are places where curiosity is encouraged – somewhere to encounter Jesus (maybe for the first time), question faith (not for the last time) and discover how to trust God. And we are places where everyone is welcome, with no exceptions. All this is expressed in our strapline, ‘Pilgrims on a journey’.
We seek a creative and enthusiastic Communications Lead to join a small, joyful and committed team in order to support our churches’ growth and development.
QUESTIONS & APPLICATIONS
We would be delighted to answer any questions you have about the role. Please contact the Rector, Jonathan Rowe, to arrange an informal conversation.
To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter, explaining what attracted you to the role and what you bring to the position, to Katy Palacio, Parish Administrator. Please note that applications without a covering letter will not be accepted.
Deadline for applications: Noon, Friday, 18 July 2025
JOB DESCRIPTION
Reporting to: Rector
Hours: Up to 18 hours per week (0.52 FTE at 35 hours per week) with occasional evening events or meetings. Core working hours are 9.30am-3pm on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Salary £29,061 pro rata, i.e. £14,945.67. Up to 4% employer and 4% employee pension contributions
Holidays: Five weeks paid holiday per year pro-rata, plus statutory holidays
Duration: Permanent position with monthly reviews during the 6-months’ probation period
Place of work: St Paul’s Church, St Paul’s Hill, Winchester S022 5AB
PURPOSE
The Communications Lead will develop and optimise each communications channel so that the churches of St Matthew and St Paul connect well with each other and the wider community.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Working with the Rector and other clergy and staff, the Communications Lead is responsible for the following:
1. Strategy & planning
- With the Rector, prepare and implement an annual communications plan around key events and special services for the parish
- Maintain and develop the parish’s visual branding and style
2. Communications channels
- Oversee the generation of content for each channel, edit content produced by others for accuracy and appropriateness, and produce content, as required
- Website – develop the website to optimise its usefulness [NB a new website design is underway]
- Weekly Email – produce the weekly Mailchimp email
- Social Media – maintain and grow audiences on Facebook and Instagram; schedule content using Meta business suite
- Magazine – create a fun and informative printed magazine in-house three times a year (currently done using Canva)
- Video – record a weekly video message with one of the clergy, for use in the weekly email; produce other videos as and when required
- Youtube – manage the parish’s Youtube channel
- Produce materials and promote services and events across key periods in the church’s calendar (e.g. Advent, Christmas, Lent and Easter), through printed and online channels
- Promote the parish’s outreach groups and events (e.g. Coffee Pot, Bumps & Babies, Have a Meal on Us and Community Day), through printed and online channels
- Produce other printed materials as necessary (e.g. leaflets, posters, flyers and roller banners), in keeping with our branding
- Photography – take pictures when required, adhering to the parish’s safeguarding and consent policies; organise church volunteers to capture images when necessary
3. Other responsibilities
- Staff the church office on Tuesdays and Thursdays (e.g. answering calls and questions from volunteers and/or people hiring the hall).
- Liaise, as necessary, with the diocesan and cathedral communications teams
- Complete all necessary training and comply fully with all safeguarding, health & safety and risk management procedures
- Attend meetings as indicated by the Rector
- Other duties commensurate with the role, as may be required
PERSON SPECIFICATION
The applicant will be able to demonstrate:
- commitment to the values and aims of St Matthew’s and St Paul’s
- the ability to develop and manage effectively a wide range of communications, with the skills to build lasting digital connections with our communities
- knowledge and expertise in digital marketing
- professional use of Canva (or similar programmes)
- excellent planning and co-ordination skills
- that they are collaborative, with the capacity to build productive relationships with clergy, staff, volunteers and all others who come into contact with the church
- the ability to lead, enable, encourage and train volunteers to offer their time and skills to support communications
- a high level of oral and written communication
- the ability to work flexibly and productively as part of a small team while able to use their own initiative when appropriate
There is a genuine requirement that the post holder is sympathetic to the aims of the Parish of St Matthew with St Paul as an Anglican Church.
Any offer of employment will be subject to the provision of evidence that the post holder has the right to work in the UK.
Please contact the Rector, Jonathan Rowe by email (details can be found in the Contact Us section of our website) to arrange an informal conversation.
Please apply through Charity Job or directly to Katy Palacio, Administrator (email details can be found in the Contact Us section of our website), with your CV and a covering letter, explaining what attracted you to the role and what you bring to the position.
Please note that applications without a covering letter will not be acccepted.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you enthusiastic about history, objects, and storytelling, with a commitment to creating inclusive, creative and meaningful experiences for museum audiences?
Our client is seeking a dynamic and experienced Exhibitions Officer to join their Archives, Heritage Library and Museum services (AMS) team. In this role, you will be instrumental in developing and delivering exhibitions that explore the history and evolution of medicine, with a strong emphasis on audience engagement and accessibility. You will collaborate with the AMS team to create compelling exhibitions that resonate with a wide range of visitors.
Their collections, including archives, art and objects, books, and oral history recordings, offer a unique lens through which they can engage, inspire and entertain audiences. In London, their permanent displays and temporary exhibitions are viewed by over 32,000 visitors a year, with a further 400,000 visits to items on loan to museums and galleries around the world.
You’ll report to and work closely with the Senior Curator and hold a key role in a busy and experienced team of 9 heritage professionals.
Responsibilities
- plan and develop the content and delivery of a programme of changing exhibitions exploring themes from medicine past and present
- research and write interpretation for exhibitions and displays.
- collaborate with the AMS team to develop materials that enhance audience engagement and accessibility
- work with an advisory committee to ensure exhibitions reflect diverse perspectives
- manage the planning and logistics of all aspects of exhibition installation and de-installation, working collaboratively with other RCP departments and external contractors.
- contribute to AMS social media, history blog, exhibition webpages.
- deliver tours, talks and participate in our busy events programme
This role is a part time (14 hours), with a minimum of 7 hours per fortnight to be worked onsite. The remaining hours able to be worked flexibly across the week.
Experience
- You will have significant experience of developing and delivering exhibitions in a museum environment, including writing interpretation text.
- Your experience will also include managing loans in a museum environment, including legal and logistical requirements.
- You will be familiar with handling historic collections and with best practice guidelines like Spectrum.
- You will have a demonstrable interest in the history of medicine or a related subject.
Closing date: 04 August 2025
Interview date: 20 - 21 August 2025
Our client positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.
Our client is all about their people – their members, staff, volunteers and leaders. They educate, influence and collaborate to improve health and healthcare for everyone and know they can only do this by being inclusive, encouraging and celebrating diverse perspectives. Welcoming into their community people who represent the 21st-century medical workforce and the diverse population of patients they serve is a priority for them.
Do you want to work for an award winning charity? One that values its colleagues and clients alike? Do you want to have an impact and make a real difference to young people who need a fresh start? Do you have tenacity, resilience and strength of character to guide and advocate for young people?
BACKUP North West delivers support and housing services for homeless and vulnerable young people in Bolton. If you have great written and verbal communication skills, are committed to improving the lives of young people, are motivated and resilient, we need you! Due to growth we are looking for several new colleagues to work in front line service delivery roles across our supported housing provision. Your primary role will be to enable young people to achieve their potential, be safe and secure and move out of (literally) homeless services.
(We are Ofsted registered)
To join us, you will have to demonstrate a commitment to the ethos and values of the charity, be a positive role model for young people and colleagues and be person-centred.
Excellent people skills are a must. We are an Investors in People GOLD employer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Purpose
This vital Data Officer role will support the Data Team in maintaining and developing the supporter relationship database (Salesforce NPSP), providing high quality support to CBM UK staff. You will be part of a dynamic & highly skilled Fundraising and Communications team, dedicated to inspiring people in the UK to help transform lives in some of the world’s poorest places.
Key Responsibilities
The Data Officer supports the Data Team to effectively use and maintain the fundraising database across the organisation to increase fundraising, communications and engagement potential.
1.Salesforce Maintenance and Support
a)Support with maintenance and administration of the supporter relationship database(Salesforce NPSP) and suite of Salesforce apps.
b)Provide first line support to members of staff responding to queries and issues.Escalate more complex issues to Senior Data and Insight Officer and Data and InsightManager as appropriate.
c)Import data and income into Salesforce from external data sources
d)Support Fundraising & Communications team in producing data for direct marketingappeals and carry out data checks to ensure data accuracy.
e)Perform data de-duplication and cleansing to ensure the accuracy and integrity of thedatabase, ensuring compliance with organisational policies and regulations
f)Assist the Fundraising & Communication team in building reports and dashboards todeliver timely and critical information.
g)Provide Salesforce training to new and existing users and support the development ofuser guides and training resources.
2.Other
(a)Contribute to a positive, inclusive working culture that reflects CBM UK’s values andcommitment to impact. Promote cross-team collaboration and innovation.
(b)Work collaboratively with colleagues across teams to support integrated working andshared learning.
(c)Undertake any other duties as required by the Data and Insight Manager andDirector of Fundraising, Impact & Communications.
Please downoad the Recruitment Pack for full details.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Team Leader to join our homelessness & complex needs service in Kensington & Chelsea.
£31,534.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week.
Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here.
Our benefits include:
Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
Free DBS
Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
Fully paid induction programme and further training
ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
Online wellbeing resources
A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)
Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
The post holder will be fully involved in all aspects of the day to day management of their designated service, including line managing the relevant front line staff.
You will lead in carrying out supervisions, case work management and working with the team to achieve service objectives.
You will work closely with the Contract Manager to ensure that the service delivers on all targets, both financial and those around the quality of the service.
9 - 5pm working Monday & Friday. Occasional asked to work weekend to ensure service needs are supported.
What you'll do:
- Lead and motivate your team to ensure the championing of and maintenance of a positive local culture within your service
- Deliver effective supervision and team meetings with staff and ensure that information, reporting and communication
- Responsible for the personal development of staff, identifying high performers and feeding into the organisations succession plans
- Ensure that Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) required as part of the Contract are met and recorded correctly
- Develop key business relationships with all appropriate relevant customers/external parties to ensure service delivery excellence and maximise new business opportunities in own patch
- Participate in and monitor the initial and continuous assessment of needs and ensure that support planning is carried out in line with assessed needs of the customer
- Carry out other administrative tasks as relevant to the service and directed by the Contract/Heads of Operations
- Deliver an out of hours on-call service for region, where required
- Ensure that all safeguarding cases are managed in line with safeguarding protocols and are reported to Contract Manager/Head of service , as appropriate
For the full list please see our website.
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
About you:
- Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, networks in local business community
- Approachable and open behaviour
- Prefers working as part of a group or team
- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
- Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
- Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
- Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
- Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
- Is passionate and enthusiastic about his/her career and job experiences
- Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
What you'll bring:
Essential:
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
Desirable:
- Other relevant professional memberships and/or specialist qualifications are desirable
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
Two Saints
Executive Director of Finance and IT
£84,400 pa
South East
Having adopted a new and ambitious strategy, and embarked on a period of transformational change, Two Saints are now looking to ensure they are in the strongest position to deliver their vision in what are difficult times. This vision is ‘to be a safety net for people in tough times and the springboard to a brighter future.’
These are challenging times for our sector - but we like a challenge and are determined to remain financially strong and grow, so we can continue to support our clients and be a springboard to a brighter future. Which is where this role comes in! Applicants for this role will need to demonstrate experience of leading a finance team in the social housing sector or similar. This could be your first Director-level appointment, or you may be a more experienced executive leader - you’ll be working for an agile, well regarded organisation and we’re always busy, so your energy and enthusiasm will count for a lot.
Closing date 5pm Monday 28th July 2025
We are looking for someone with experience in or around the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) Sector to become our new Head of Sector Development. This new role will oversee several Alliances between VCFSE organisations, Health and Local Government, as well as leading on our sector development offer.
Our preferred candidate will have significant stakeholder management experience and be confident in managing relationships across different sectors. They will have a good understanding of the VCFSE sector, and an understanding of Health or Local Government is desirable. They will have a person-centred approach to management and the ability to research, analyse and synthesise information to present to a range of audiences.
About Us
As the Local Infrastructure Organisation for Cheshire East, CVSCE are an independent organisation which acts as a connector, enabler, advisor and advocate for VCFSE organisations across the county. We support networks and partnership working and we have an intermediary role, supporting and facilitating joint working between voluntary and community groups and with statutory bodies; helping to ensure that the interests and concerns of the voluntary and community sector are properly represented.
We provide resources and advice to enable capacity building and the support of volunteers in local organisations of all sizes, from grass roots to the local branches of large national charities, from those just starting up, to organisations that are already well established. We are committed to equal opportunities and to making our services relevant, accessible and inclusive for all, supporting the development of a vibrant, effective and influential voluntary and community sector across Cheshire East.
Person Specification
Experience
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Experience of the VCFSE Sector is essential
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Experience of the Health or Local Government Sector is desirable
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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Proven ability to manage diverse stakeholders across different sectors
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Ability to develop and grow Alliance strategies which consider a broader context
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A person-centred management style, adaptable to suit the needs of individual staff
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A pro-active approach to ongoing professional development, both personally and for colleagues
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Ability to research, analyse and synthesise information to present to key stakeholders
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Commitment to developing and maintaining strong knowledge and understanding of the VCFSE Sector
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Commitment to developing and maintaining strong knowledge and understanding of the Health Sector
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Confident in presenting challenging information to key stakeholders
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Commitment to applying effective evaluation and monitoring practices
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Ability to self-organise and prioritise work
Values and Behaviours
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Commitment to collaboration
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Commitment to CVS Cheshire East’s vision and values.
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A strong commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
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A keen interest in supporting mental health is desirable
Please click the link to view the recruitment pack and to complete our application form.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £31,000
Hours: 35
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract
About us -
Pure Insight supports young people leaving care aged 16 – 28. Our wraparound offer of services supports young people to develop the skills and confidence to take control of their lives, feel connected and develop a sense of belonging in their community. Over the past 11 years we have grown our services in Stockport, Salford, Cheshire East, Warrington and Halton, and are proud to have developed nationally recognised best practice programmes alongside young care leavers. Young People are at the heart of what we do, we have an exciting opportunity to join our team on a new project overseen by national partners focussed on reducing youth violence. Training and support will be provided by national partners to project leads and young people to understand the model, with opportunity to network and learn from other projects over the two years.
About the role -
This role is a 2 year contract with potential for future funding
As our Participation and Social Action Lead you will lead on the participation and social action element of the project, supporting a team of young people to better understand and find solutions to experiences of violence in children’s services via social action projects based on learning from peer research with children and young people with lived experience of children’s services. You will lead on the development of a small team of young people in paid peer research and social action roles, providing line management, training, mentoring and guidance to develop young people's skills, confidence and cultivate a supportive group dynamic.
You will lead on identifying additional children and young people as research and social action participants and support the peer research/social action team to develop and undertake activities prioritising safety, trust and wellbeing – taking a lead role on safeguarding. You’ll also support the development of a range of output materials sharing research findings and take a lead role in supporting young people to design and carry out social action projects with local and national stakeholders.
For further information such as the key activities of the role and the person specification, please view the attached job description.
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The Epilepsy Research Institute is looking to appoint an Executive Assistant (EA) to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
This is a unique opportunity to be part of our team and play a central role in supporting the CEO across a range of duties. This is a new post which requires an individual with exceptional organisational skills, sound judgement, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with professionalism and discretion.
You will act as a trusted gatekeeper and facilitator, ensuring the smooth running of the CEO’s schedule, correspondence, and key projects. You will also work closely with the senior leadership, helping to coordinate meetings and follow-ups across the Institutes functions.
Our mission is to radically advance research into the causes, prevention and treatment of epilepsy and associated conditions. If this post is something that interests you, and you have the skill set we are looking for, we look forward to hearing from you to help us drive forward with our mission.
Application is by way of a CV and a short supporting statement which highlights why you are interested in the role and how your experience fits the needs of the Institute as set out in the job description.
Closing date: Monday 21 July 2025
Interviews:Tuesday 5th August 2025 at London office.
To radically advance research into the causes, prevention and treatment of epilepsy and its associated conditions.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The CMV Connect Project Coordinator role is designed to enhance the charity's outreach and support initiatives, focusing on building and maintaining relationships with healthcare professionals, families, and the broader community. This position involves coordinating projects that aim to increase awareness, provide resources, and support families affected by cCMV. This role is a part time role funded by National Lottery Community Fund. It is a freelance contractor role, as it is a contract for services.
CMV Action is a UK-based charity dedicated to supporting families affected by congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV), a leading cause of childhood disabilities such as deafness, developmental delays, and vision impairment. The charity provides information, advocacy, and support to raise awareness and improve outcomes for those impacted by cCMV, both during pregnancy and in babies and children.
Key Responsibilities
- Project Coordination: Oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of CMV Connect initiatives, ensuring they align with the charity's objectives. Work with other Operation Team members and report to the Board fortnightly.
- Supporting families: Work with the trustees to follow up on those we support and identify how we can support them in the future. Work with volunteers to organise in-person and online opportunities for families to meet up.
- Volunteer Coordination: Recruit, train, and support volunteers involved in CMV Connect project.
- Event Management: Organise and support events and campaigns aimed at raising awareness and funds for CMV Action.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Develop and maintain relationships with healthcare professionals, community groups, and other families to promote awareness and support for cCMV. Provide social media content to the Fundraising Officer when each milestone is reached.
- Resource Development: Assist in creating and distributing educational materials and resources for families and healthcare providers.
- Data Management: Collect and analyse data to assess the impact of initiatives and inform future strategies. Financial data collection for the final evaluation report.
Person Specification
Essential
- Education: Degree level qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
- Experience: Proven experience in project coordination, stakeholder engagement, and working within a charitable or healthcare setting. Previous working experience with volunteers within a project would be ideal.
- Skills: Strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office, including proficiency in Excel.
- Attributes: Ability to work independently and as part of a team, manage multiple tasks, and maintain confidentiality.
Desirable
- Qualifications: Project management or volunteer management qualification.
- Experience: Experience in fundraising, event management, and using CRM systems, experience managing a similar project or offering support to families.
- Knowledge: Understanding of public health issues, particularly related to congenital infections and how to work in the charity sector.
Working Conditions
- Location: The role is home-based with occasional travel required for meetings and events.
- Hours: Part-time position, with flexibility to accommodate the needs of the projects. Approximately 16 hours per week, equivalent to 2 days per week.
- Salary: £150 per day, 8 hours a day, approx. 2 days a week, approx. 40 weeks till early June 2026.
This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of families affected by cCMV, contributing to the charity's mission to raise awareness and provide support.
This role has been funded thanks to The National Lottery Community Fund!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.