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Technical Project Executive
£30,000 - £34,000 per annum (dependent on relevant experience and skills) plus generous benefits
Location – Home-based with regular travel across a designated region and to our offices as required
We are the Football Foundation - the Premier League, the FA and government’s charity that delivers outstanding grassroots facilities, more and better places to play, transforming lives and communities where it is needed most.
As a Technical Project Executive, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality sports facilities by guiding and supporting applicants through the technical aspects of capital grant projects. Working within an experienced team, you’ll assess the design, procurement, and delivery of construction projects—safeguarding the Foundation’s investment and ensuring compliance with national standards.
Day to day, you’ll review technical plans, carry out site inspections, advise on risks, and help process grants efficiently. You’ll also support applicants throughout the funding journey and respond to technical enquiries.
This is an exciting opportunity for a newly qualified graduate—or a more experienced graduate seeking a new direction. You’ll gain hands-on experience in all aspects of facility development, supported by experienced Technical Project Managers (TPMs) who will mentor you as you progress towards becoming a TPM yourself.
Joining at the early stages of your career, you’ll benefit from a supportive, collaborative environment. The Foundation is committed to helping you build the skills and confidence needed to step into a full TPM role within 2–3 years.
About the Football Foundation
Over the last 22 years, the Foundation has awarded more than 23,000 grants to deliver outstanding grassroots facilities across England worth more than £877 million. This year, the Foundation will be investing more money than ever into facilities across England and is committed to improving the experience of playing football for everyone.
What are we looking for
A Graduate with a construction-related degree — such as architecture, building surveying, planning, civil engineering, quantity surveying, project management, or construction management — or hold an entry-level construction qualification with at least 12 months’ experience in a construction-related role.
You’ll have a sound understanding of construction principles, procurement, and project management, with a keen eye for detail and a methodical approach to reviewing designs and technical documentation.
Strong interpersonal skills are key. You’ll be comfortable working with a range of people — from contractors and clients to volunteers — and able to explain technical matters in plain English. We’re looking for someone who can engage and inspire our applicants.
You’ll be organised, accurate, and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities. Strong IT skills, particularly in Excel, are essential, along with a positive, can-do attitude and a genuine desire to learn.
A current, clean driving licence and access to your own vehicle are required, as regular travel is part of the role.
What can we offer you
The salary band for this role is £30,000 - £34,000 per annum, dependent on relevant skills and experience.
You will start on 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (which increases after 2 years), plus additional time off to volunteer. We also offer a generous pension scheme (8% employer contribution), free health care, a monthly gym subsidy, death in service benefit, free match tickets and access to selected events at Wembley.
Equality and Diversity Commitment
The Football Foundation is committed to and values the principles of diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all our team feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential. We encourage and welcome applications from all, regardless of background and are particularly interested to hear from individuals belonging to under-represented groups including diverse ethnic communities, individuals with a disability and those from the LGBTQI+ community.
Closing date for applications is: Monday 4 August 2025 at 11.59pm
First stage interviews, online via Microsoft Teams on 26 August 2025
Bromley Experts by Experience is a local Deaf and Disabled People’s Organisation, run by and for Deaf and Disabled people and carers in Bromley and neighbouring Boroughs.
We have a vision of a world where Disabled people are able to live their lives independently, in the way they choose, participating fully in society and enjoying equity and respect for diversity.
Our mission is to enable Deaf and Disabled people and carers in Bromley and neighbouring Boroughs to fully understand our rights, develop collective pride and build skills and experience in self-advocacy and strong civic participation. We believe this will allow Disabled people to lead in challenging discrimination in Bromley and beyond, breaking down barriers to independence, choice and equity.
Our aims are:
- To support Disabled people to get our voices heard and to influence change locally.
- To campaign for an inclusive and accessible society.
- To support, develop and celebrate Disabled people’s skills and leadership.
You would be joining a small, committed team of staff who are passionate about creating more inclusive and accessible communities in Bromley and beyond to enable Deaf and Disabled people to participate fully in society and realise our rights.
As Youth Transition Worker, you will be working with young Disabled people in schools/colleges and the local community to support them to navigate the transition to adulthood. You will lead on co-producing workshops and events with young Disabled people to ensure they have the skills and knowledge they need to make this transition successfully.
Position: Youth Transition Worker
Responsible to: Deputy CEO
Location: You will be based in our office in Anerley. During term time, you will be visiting four Bromley schools weekly. In addition, you will need to be able to travel to other Bromley venues as required and occasionally further afield. Some hybrid working may be possible in this role in consultation with your line manager.
Hours: 28 hours per week
Salary: £29,300 per year pro rata to 28 hours per week (35 hours FTE)
Annual leave: 5.6 weeks per year including bank holidays, pro rata
Pension: Statutory opt in rules applied to all our jobs
How to apply:
Please visit our website to complete an application form with a supporting statement that gives examples of how you meet each criteria in the person specification.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to lead a short session with a group of young Disabled people at our Anerley office on Monday 11th August 2025. Details of what is required for the session will be sent with the interview invitation.
Successful candidates will then be invited to an online interview on Wednesday 13th August 2025.
Closing date: 11.59pm on Thursday 31st July 2025.
What you will be working on:
- Plan and deliver accessible and engaging workshops within schools/colleges, taking the access needs and learning preferences of young Disabled people into account.
- Establish a working group to develop a Youth Forum for young Disabled people in the Borough to campaign and have influence around issues that affect them.
- Develop connections with other youth organisations to organise workshops in school holidays that appeal to young Disabled people.
- Promote our free membership and volunteering opportunities to young Disabled people.
- Develop the skills of young Disabled people so they can take up positions on our Trustee Board.
- Support young Disabled people to regularly evaluate the project and ensure that this data is updated on our database in a timely manner.
This job is for you if:
- You have personal lived experience of being Deaf and/or Disabled.
- You have experience of working with young people with a diverse range of needs to build their confidence and resilience.
- You can show empathy with young people and an understanding of their needs, empowering them to overcome barriers to reach their potential.
- You have understanding of the importance of safeguarding and working with people who might be ‘at risk’.
- You have strong organisational and time management skills, including being able to problem-solve, show initiative, meet targets and plan and prioritise your workload.
- You have excellent communication skills, including an ability to adapt and tailor communication for people with varying access needs.
- You are able to cope with limited resources, seize opportunities and think creatively.
- You are willing and able to travel frequently across Bromley to schools/colleges and local community venues.
We work to create inclusive and accessible communities in Bromley and beyond to enable Deaf and Disabled people to participate fully in society.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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| Position | Fundraising Officer
| Salary | £30,000 - £32,000
| Contract type | Permanent & Full-Time
| Remote/Hybrid | Hybrid
| Days in office | 3 days per week from Croydon office, mixed with hybrid home working
| Overview and key points on the role | Are you a detail-driven, ambitious self-starter with a passion for fundraising and a commitment to supporting survivors? Do you want to help shape a bold new future for women and girls — while building your own fundraising career along the way? This is a unique opportunity to join Rape Crisis South London at a pivotal moment, as we launch our first-ever Fundraising & Communications directorate and raise the vital funds needed to meet rising demand. You’ll be working directly with the Director of Fundraising & Comms to deliver income across a diverse range of streams, from grants and individual giving to donor events and a new giving circle. You’ll be the first point of contact for many of our incredible supporters, providing thoughtful stewardship, handling enquiries, and ensuring every donor feels valued. You’ll support compelling grant applications, coordinate donor events, suggest fresh ideas, and help grow a culture of ethical, survivor-centred fundraising. You don’t need to know everything already — we’re looking for someone who is organised, curious, and ready to learn. If you’re excited by the idea of fundraising as a force for justice and want to grow alongside a new team redefining what fundraising for women and girls can look like — we want to hear from you.
What you’ll do: Help deliver income across trusts, individuals, and events, supporting a brand-new fundraising strategy Research and write small and mid-level grant applications, and help steward funders with care and professionalism Be the first point of contact for supporter enquiries, handling responses with empathy and clarity Support donor events, including major donor breakfasts — helping with planning, logistics and follow-up Contribute ideas to shape our individual giving approach and new giving circle Keep accurate records of donor activity and ensure data is handled in line with GDPR Help gather and share stories and content that demonstrate the impact of our work — always ensuring ethical storytelling
Who you are: Organised, motivated, and excited to take initiative and manage multiple priorities A strong communicator — able to write clearly, warmly, and persuasively for a range of audiences Detail-focused and able to juggle tasks while maintaining accuracy and professionalism Eager to learn and build a career in fundraising — with support from a collaborative and experienced Director Empathetic and emotionally intelligent, with the confidence to engage sensitively around the topic of sexual violence Committed to feminist values, survivor-centred approaches, and equity, diversity and inclusion
Why join us? You’ll be part of a bold, survivor-centred organisation working to end sexual violence and support women and girls across South London. You’ll help shape a new income function — gaining skills across fundraising disciplines and making a real difference to the lives of survivors. You’ll work in a dynamic, inclusive team that values creativity, care and growth. To find out more about the role and how to apply, please see the attached job description. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and especially encourage those who bring lived experience or perspectives underrepresented in the charity sector. Join us to build a future where every survivor gets the support they need — apply today.
The post is open to female applicants only as the role is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010. RCSL is an equal opportunities employer, and we are particularly keen to receive applications from women underrepresented in management and leadership roles in the violence against women and girls movement. All positions are located in the UK and require the right to work in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Background to the role
Job description
Job Purpose
The weekend Home & Settle Project Officer is responsible for responding to referrals received over the weekend from both Royal London Hospital & Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. You will work with the manager on Friday to deliver services and plan visits on the weekend for you to attend.
The service supports people returning after a stay in hospital, helping them to settle back at home, regain confidence and support with some practical tasks, e.g. shopping/cleaning. You will manage referrals, carry out assessments, and in liaison with the manager, allocate service users to Discharge and Settle Worker caseloads. You will provide direct frontline support and co-ordinate visits to the service users’ home in preparation for their return home. You will work collaboratively to lead and manage the weekend service to support the smooth transition from hospital to home for service users. The service is time limited, up to 4 or 6 weeks, to adjust, build confidence, and settle back in their homes.
Key Tasks
- Act as the first point of contact for all referrals over the weekend across both hospitals.
- Meet with patients in the community and/or hospital and carrying out assessments and risk assessments.
- Enter referrals on to AUKEL’s case management system (currently Charity Log) in accordance with GDPR guidelines.
- Allocate referrals to Discharge and Settle workers (in the week) using tech available (currently the Call Round App), training will be available.
- Collect feedback from service users and upload to case management system.
- Prepare and keep stock of AUKEL Welcome Packs and service leaflets.
- Deputise for the manger at discharge planning and other meetings as required.
- Support hospitals to improve the patient’s experience of the discharge process.
- Monitor the case loads of each of the Discharge and Settle workers (DSW) to ensure they are evenly and fairly balanced.
- Work collaboratively with other agencies providing support services.
- Work with people with a range of needs, dealing with issues ranging from social isolation and keeping people engaged in their community, to preventing unnecessary readmission to hospital.
- Plan and develop person centred interventions to provide short term support for people after hospital discharge.
- Deliver the front-line support services over the weekend
- Provide occasional cover for the A/L of other Project Officers
- Work with people with a range of needs, dealing with issues ranging from social isolation and keeping people engaged in their community, to preventing unnecessary admission to hospital.
- Supervise, support and develop DSWs and volunteers in your service.
- Liaise with the handyperson service about referrals and jobs for service users.
- Ensure DSW are resourced to sign post service users to other services when the home and settle service intervention ends.
- Arranging access visits to service user’s homes.
Administration
- ·Keep AUKEL’s case management system up to date, input all data, and ensure all referrals, interventions, time spent with service users are recorded.
- Allocate referrals to DSW using tech available (currently - Charity Log ‘Call Round’ App).
- Ensure wards have good supply of service leaflets and referral forms.
- Ensure data collected meets the requirements of the service’s contract monitoring and key performance indicators.
- Ensure customer feedback questionnaires are sent at the end of each intervention and record returns.
- Ensure admin tasks relating to service users, Discharge and Settle workers or general admin is carried out in a timely and efficient manner.
- Provide cover as needed, i.e. annual leave and sickness, for the services you manage, and other hospital settle services provided by AUKEL
- Carry out monitoring of the service ensuring it meets the contractual requirements of commissioners.
Quality
- Be familiar with and to implement AUKEL policies and procedures.
- Ensure the service is delivered in accordance with Care Quality Commission fundamental standards.
- Ensure integration with other AUKEL projects, and service users are referred and/or sign-posted to appropriate support services available to them.
- Respond to safeguarding or other concerns and make appropriate reports and management action
Liaison
- Represent AUKEL and participate in appropriate external meetings and events to remain aware of local, regional and national issues affecting quality and compliance affecting care and home support services.
- Work in collaboration with hospital colleagues including discharge teams, A&E, ward staff, community teams to support the successful discharge of people and reduce readmission.
- Liaise with other AUKEL home and settle services across London and work collaboratively to maintain effective services, including sharing staff where appropriate.
- Work closely with the AUKEL handyperson service to meet contractual obligations where a handyperson service is provided as part of the service.
- Liaise with contractors to arrange deliveries and works to service user’s homes.
General
- Meet regularly with your line manager for support, supervision and appraisal.
- Attend team and staff meetings, (and other meetings) as required.
- Undertake any other duties within the competence of the post holder as may be required from time to time for the continued smooth running of AUKEL.
- Undertake any training required to fulfil the post.
- Carry out the duties of the post in accordance with AUKEL’s policies and procedures including: Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, Confidentiality, Complaints, GDPR, Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults.
- Work within AUKEL’s expectations of professional boundaries and confidentiality.
Functional Links
- The Home and Settle Project Officer is supervised directly by the Home and Settle Manager.
- Close working is required with AUKEL Finance Team, Information, Advice, Advocacy & Befriending Services, AUKEL Community services directorate, and other home and settle services across East London.
Person Specification
Research shows that while middle class white men tend to apply for job when they meet around 60% of the criteria, women, people from the global majority, and people from other marginalised groups that encounter systematic discrimination tend to apply only when they meet all criteria. So, if you think you have what it takes, but don’t meet every single aspect of the job description, please still apply!
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience of working within a health or care setting.
- Experience of using IT systems to record work done.
- Experience of supporting colleagues (this could be in a non- managerial position)
Desirable
- Experience of working within a hospital setting
- Experience of managing and developing staff.
- Experience of working with older people
- Experience of conducting assessments and risk assessments.
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
- Understanding of the impact of discrimination and disadvantage on the lives of people and ability to work in a trauma-informed manner.
- Understanding of the needs of patients who may lack family or other support.
- Understanding of the needs of lone workers whilst working in the community.
- Understanding and commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and their carers.
- Understand of and commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and dignity.
Desirable
- Knowledge of CQC fundamental standards
- Understanding of NHS hospital discharge procedures
Skills/Attributes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Intermediate IT skills
- Excellent planning and organisational skills
- Ability to work calmly under pressure.
Additional Requirements
- This post is subject to the relevant check through the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS)
- The role is required travel across East London
- Flexibility in working hours to meet organisational needs.
Additional Information
- This job description is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather to clearly define the fundamental purpose, responsibilities and deliverables for the role.
- In addition to the contents of this role description, employees are expected to undertake any and all other reasonable and related tasks allocated by line management.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hybrid – Home & London | Permanent | Circa £60,000 | 35 hrs/week (flexible)
A rare and brilliant opportunity to join this international development children’s charity, as their new Information Security Manager. You'll be the expert, working closely with the Chief Information Officer and other senior leaders to embed security practices across systems, suppliers, and staff. You’ll be joining a small but impactful Technology team where the culture is collaborative and down-to-earth. You’ll have the autonomy to get stuck in, alongside the backing to develop professionally, whether that’s through security qualifications or broader leadership skills.
What you will be doing
As Information Security Manager, you’ll lead the implementation of the organisation’s cyber security plans.
- Act as subject matter expert on information security across the organisation
- Ensure compliance with standards like Cyber Essentials Plus and CIS.
- Oversee third-party security providers and outsourced ICT services.
- Manage incident response planning, investigations, and reporting.
- Deliver engaging training to build a strong security culture.
- Collaborate with Legal and Data Protection teams to ensure GDPR compliance.
- Stay ahead of evolving threats and technologies to drive continuous improvement.
- Opportunity to influence at board level without people management responsibilities
What we are looking for
What matters most is your hands-on experience navigating real-world security challenges and your ability to see both the technical and human side of data protection.
You should have:
- Proven experience in ICT security management and incident response (CIS and Cyber Essential Plus).
- Strong technical knowledge of Microsoft 365, Azure, and cloud security.
- Familiarity with frameworks like ISO 27001, NIST, and CIS.
- Excellent communication skills and a pragmatic, risk-based mindset.
- Relevant certifications (e.g. AZ-500, CISSP, CISM, CCSP) are highly desirable.
To apply, please submit your up-to-date CV by the 7th of August 2025 at 5.00 PM. Cover letters are not required.
Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted with further information.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
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Job Role: Supported Housing Worker
Salary: £25,235 per year
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract type: Permanent
Location: Somerset East & Somerset, mainly Frome & Shepton Mallet
Additional information:
- Valid driver's license and access to a car for business purposes
- Participation in an out-of-hours on-call rota
- Participation in a rostered system of working with shifts between the hours of 08:00 AM and 20:00 PM
- Primarily Monday to Friday, with weekend availability required on a rotational basis
The Role:
Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? We’re looking for a dedicated and compassionate Supported Housing Worker to support individuals experiencing homelessness on their journey toward greater independence.
In this rewarding role, you’ll work across two locations, providing tailored, person-centred support to clients with medium-level needs. From helping people maintain their tenancies to connecting them with vital services, you’ll play a key role in empowering individuals to build brighter, more stable futures.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Delivering direct support and housing management services to clients
- Building strong partnerships with local agencies
- Keeping client records accurate, clear, and up to date
- Tracking referrals into the service
- Creating a safe, supportive and empowering environment that promotes personal growth and sustainable move-on
Since job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the post holder may be required to undertake other duties, which are broadly in line with the above key responsibilities
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job title: Head of Fundraising
Reports to: Director of Income Generation
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, worked flexibly
Salary: Circa £40,000
Location: Beaumond House Hospice Care, Newark with hybrid working
Direct Reports: Fundraising Team
Beaumond House
Through the doors of Beaumond House you will find a lively and vibrant space, filled with life and laughter. Our staff, volunteers and patients alike bring hope and happiness together in a ‘home from home'. Patients are at the centre of all that we do. We therefore expect all those who come to join our team (in whatever capacity) to ensure that dignity, safety, and confidentiality of all patients is respected at all times and that all patients receive the highest possible standard of physical, psychological and spiritual care.
Role Purpose
As Head of Fundraising, you will be responsible for generating sustainable income through our fundraising activities, along with ensuring that Beaumond House is continuously building strong relationships with our supporters, local businesses and wider community as part of our income generation strategy.
You will lead and support the Beaumond House fundraising team in developing sustainable income to help ensure our charitable work continues to make an impact in Newark and Sherwood for future generations.
Main Duties
- Responsible for devising, implementing, and developing innovative fundraising activity plans to ensure dependable sources of income for now and in the future.
- Work with your team, to build long-lasting relationships with our supporters, volunteers, businesses, grant makers and wider community.
- Manage the fundraising team operations and plan day-to-day activities.
- Ensure that all fundraising activity and donor communications is compliant and to best practice, keeping up to date with latest fundraising regulations.
- Work closely with senior leadership team, in particular Head of Retail and Head of Care to ensure joined-up fundraising campaigns are in place across the organisation.
- Working closely with Head of Finance to ensure all income is correctly categorised and allocated.
- Be responsible for ensuring donor data and relationship management communications are correctly populated within CRM system.
- Oversee our presence across online platforms, ensuring alignment with campaign goals and Beaumond House brand.
- Continuously track and report fundraising performance and budgets to Director of Income Generation and CEO, producing monthly and ad-hoc reports to support strategic decision making.
- Support in developing future strategies for income generation.
Operational and Management Duties
- Responsible line management of the Fundraising team, holding team-wide meetings, 1-2-1 sessions, annual appraisals and development plans. Creating a positive working environment within the department to enable all members of the team are productive and motivated.
- Mentor and coach members of the team, identify and support with development needs in team knowledge or experience, offering support and best practice advice.
- Delivering a tactical programme to ensure the successful implementation of fundraising plans and strategy, supporting each member of the fundraising team to meet their targets.
- Identify and clarify relationship overlaps between fundraising team members to ensure clarity for donors and supporters.
- Get involved and support the team with fundraising activities as required. Such as attending fundraising events and activities outside normal working hours, weekends and Bank Holidays when required.
- Support and encourage the team in working effectively with volunteers. Ensuring volunteers have purpose, feel valued, well supported and part of the Beaumond House team.
- Abide by organisational policies and practices, including the equal opportunities policy, confidentiality code and code of conduct.
- Ensure that every activity adheres to the health and safety procedures and guidelines, including carrying out risk assessments in line with policy.
- Hold regular meetings with the fundraising and wider hospice teams to ensure good practice and collaboration.
- Liaise with peers across region and attend meetings organised by hospice specific groups.
- Undertake any reasonable task requested by your line manager.
Strategic Support
- Maintain and build on the established brand of Beaumond House, maximising opportunities with local communities and outlets.
- Be the voice, and champion, of our supporters and donors throughout everything we do. Maintaining feedback through items such as supporter feedback groups.
- Champion innovation in income generation, identify emerging trends in philanthropy, digital fundraising and donor engagement.
- Prepare detailed income and expenditure forecasts and project schedules in line with the organisation’s objectives.
- Support in the development of future strategic projects and priorities with Senior Leadership Team.
- Prepare reports on fundraising performance for board and sub-committees as required.
Administration Duties
- Take responsibility for own administration, always completing to the highest and most thorough standards.
- Maintain accurate and up to date records using agreed systems, such as Xero, Beacon CRM and MS Office 365. Use these to set up and run reports to provide information.
- Support directly or via signposting for IT queries eg. Use of MS 365, Beacon CRM, Gift Aid.
- Respond in a timely manner to enquiries/queries.
General Duties
- To develop and maintain a sound understanding of all facets of the work undertaken by Beaumond House and the hospice movement.
- Work collaboratively and cooperatively with your Beaumond House colleagues.
- Respect confidentiality applying to all areas of Beaumond House.
- Abide by the Health and Safety at Work Act.
- Maintain awareness of Safeguarding responsibilities.
- Work within Beaumond House policies and procedures.
- Participate in and contribute to team meetings.
- Always behave in a professional manner, reflecting and maintaining Beaumond House values.
What we ask of you
- That you act in a manner at all times which supports the Vision and Values of Beaumond House.
- That you have a positive and proactive approach.
- That you are confident and trustworthy.
- Be flexible within the broad remit of the post.
This is a rolling recruitment process, meaning applications will be reviewed as they are received. The process includes an initial video conversation, followed by an in-person interview with the Director of Income Generation and the Chief Executive.
Please note: all roles are subject to receipt of satisfactory references and Disclosure & Barring Service checks.
This Job Description is intended as a guide only and is not an exhaustive list of duties. It is subject to periodic review with the post holder.
We reserve the right to close the advert at any time; therefore, we encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible
Outstanding Hospice Care, enabling our local communities to live well and die well
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Night Concierge
We have a new role available for a Night Concierge, where you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the service’s clients.
Position: Night Concierge
Location: Wallsend, Tyne and Wear
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 Hours
Salary: £23,400 per annum plus pension & other benefits
Closing Date: 17th August 2025
About the Role
To work as part of a team that delivers an assessment, support and move on service to vulnerable clients in supported or community-based accommodation. Our work is underpinned by the Endeavour model of assets-based, psychologically informed delivery. The aim of this is to ensure that every client leaves the service with the skills and resilience to be confident and self-determining in their lives.
Working under the direction, guidance and support of a manager/senior worker you will be responsible for managing the building to ensure that the accommodation provided to the clients is safe and secure through the provision of overnight concierge service, security and door control. This includes controlling access to buildings, being the first point of contact for all emergencies and carrying out Health and Safety checks and cleaning.
Key responsibilities include:
- You will always ensure the safety and wellbeing of clients in the service possible including using Safeguarding and emergency alert procedures as applicable.
- You will provide a basic first contact advice response and security service at night to clients living in the property and/or in dispersed accommodation linked to the service
- You will be the first point of contact for visitors, contractors or services visiting the building at night
- You will be responsible for maintaining Health and Safety standards on the premises and a point of information for clients regarding Health and Safety at night
- You will actively ensure the security of the building through regular checks, and monitoring.
About You
You will need to have the following skills and experience:
- An understanding of the needs of people who have experienced homelessness, poor mental health, substance use or care leavers.
- Experience in managing the overnight safety of vulnerable clients preferably in supported housing.
- Good written and spoken communication skills to ensure the accurate handover of information both verbally and in writing between shifts.
- Experience in undertaking basic maintenance and/or delivering cleaning services.
- Commitment to promoting an environment, which has the highest regard for the Health and Safety of others.
- Able to demonstrate a clear understanding of safeguarding requirements and procedures.
- Commitment to working in a manner, which promotes diversity and equality ensuring that everyone is treated with respect and dignity and no one, suffers from discrimination.
- Personal and professional integrity.
- High-level understanding of professional boundaries and ability to maintain boundaries.
- Ability to work collaboratively.
In return for working here, you will receive:
- A comprehensive training package tailored to your needs and role
- Flexible working model for suitable roles.
- 26 days annual leave rising to 30 after five years of service.
- Family-friendly leave policies including - maternity, adoption and parental leave and Carers leave.
- Auto-enrolment to pension scheme employer from day 1 with employer contribution up to 7% and increasing with service
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to the app – 24/7 GP appointments, prescription service, health checks and nutrition advice.
- Discount vouchers including gym, retail, food & drink, travel, electricals and more.
- Cash benefit plan for you and your partner (living with you) and children under 18 including covering Dental, Optical, Hospital Stays, Scans and More
- Death in service (4x Base salary)
- Legal Advice line
About the Organisation
The charity delivers a wide range of support and housing services for young people and adults at risk of homelessness. They specialise in the provision of services that prevent homelessness, increase the resilience of those they work with and energise opportunities for employment, education, training and volunteering in the communities they work within. The organisation reaches from Newcastle to London, Greater Manchester and Milton Keynes.
You may have experience in areas such as: Night Porter, Night Receptionist, Night Guest Services Associate, Night Security Concierge, Night Shift Front Desk Agent, Night Duty Manager, Night Shift Lobby Attendant, Night Shift Guest Relations, Evening Concierge, Overnight Concierge, Night Hotel Attendant, Night time Customer Service Representative etc. #INDSCP
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
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Programme Officer for Europe & Eurasia
About the role:
The Programme Officer will provide programmatic support to a portfolio of Internews Europe’s projects in the Europe & Eurasia (E&E) Region. The role will be part of Internews’ Regional E&E Team and report to the UK-based Regional Programme Manager. The role will support the project teams in the E&E region as they conduct their project activities and ensure effective programme implementation, particularly related to project reporting, work planning, and monitoring, evaluation, research and learning (MERL).
The role will coordinate with diverse international donors to contribute to development opportunities that support E&E media and journalists to safely provide good-quality information. The role supports the design and development of innovative programmes and serves as the point of contact for E&E projects within Internews Europe and for some project donors. The role may also be asked to represent Internews at partner and donor meetings. The role will also contribute to Internews’ knowledge management and improvement of Internews systems.
Key responsibilities:
- Support the project teams across all programmatic and operational aspects of European-funded grant programmes to implement high-quality projects on time, according to the budget, and to the highest technical standards, and in a way that positions projects within a broader regional or thematic portfolio and contributes to organisational impact
- Monitor progress towards project deliverables and provide guidance to project teams
- Support project openings/start-ups and closeouts
- Advise on project team composition and support with hiring key project personnel
- Guide the project teams on rules and requirements of European donors and Internews’ internal policies and procedures
- Work closely with the E&E Business team on business aspects of project delivery, including budget management and financial tracking
- Review and revise donor narrative reports, workplans, and MERL plans to ensure their high quality
- Review and provide feedback on relevant programmatic and monitoring aspects, including MERL reporting, external project evaluation, and other research and studies
- Solicit, draft, and edit success stories, briefers, and other communications materials for E&E projects in coordination with project teams
- Contribute to or draft scopes of work, programme descriptions, etc. for subgrants or contracts as needed
- Coordinate and contribute to various aspects of proposal development, including research, writing, and editing
- Provide input and support for organisation-wide initiatives as needed
- Travel within the E&E region as necessary
- Represent Internews in official meetings as necessary
- Other duties as reasonably assigned
- In all duties, uphold Internews’ Core Values and demonstrate commitment to fostering a culture of Belonging, Dignity, and Justice.
Qualifications:
Required:
- 5+ years of relevant experience
- University degree in a related field;
- Familiarity with the E&E region and/or media-related issues
- Native-level fluency in written and spoken English, with superb writing and text-editing skills. Proven ability to convey complex ideas with clarity and precision
- Excellent research and analytical skills and relevant experience
- Ability to set priorities and manage time effectively
- Willingness to roll up sleeves and do any task required to get the job done
- Self-starter and dynamic with a strong level of self-awareness. Assertive, with the ability to work on own initiative with little supervision
- Strong teamwork experience and proven track record of a collaborative approach to problem-solving
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, including diplomacy, tact, and the ability to negotiate
- Proven ability to operate effectively in a multicultural environment
- Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office programmes
- Ability to travel internationally.
Desirable:
- Proficiency in Russian (written and spoken) and/or other languages spoken in the E&E region is an asset, but not required
- Solid understanding of and/or interest in media development and other civil society development issues in the E&E region
- Experience supporting donor-funded projects and contributing to proposals for donors (particularly EU-funded projects).
Reports to: Senior Policy and Public Affairs Manager
Location: Hybrid – remote working allowed with regular office visits required to Black Bull Yard, 24-28 Hatton Wall, London EC1N
PLEASE NOTE: **Applications without a Cover letter will not be considered**
We are expecting a high volume of applications for this role and we will not be able to respond immediately to all applicants. We will contact candidates who we are considering for interview directly.
Ukie is the trade association that represents and supports the UK’s thriving video game and interactive entertainment industry. Our small team supports a membership of nearly 700 leading businesses, helping them as they create some of the world’s most exciting games. Our membership includes cutting-edge companies working across the interactive entertainment industry from Sony PlayStation, Electronic Arts and Microsoft to Jagex, Roblox, Ustwo games and many more.
With a challenging and varied political environment and a Government prioritising the growth of creative industries as part of its mission there are opportunities as well as challenges for the sector to navigate including online safety, consumer protection and the positive impact of play, the use of AI and long term skills and training challenges . We are offering an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, bright and determined policy and public affairs professional to join our team and shape how we engage Government and other external stakeholders on behalf of our members.
Increasingly we are working beyond the games and interactive entertainment industry, working on a cross sectoral basis with partners in the creative and tech industries. We also work with other relevant trade associations on an international level to share best practice and ensure we are able to react to and shape policy on a global basis.
About you
This role his is an ideal role for an ambitious, self-motivated individual who thrives in a small but dedicated team environment. With a passion for video games, this role is suited for an individual and who wants to build their career through developing their knowledge of policy making, engagement and campaigns at a trade body with a national profile. Through this role you will be able to take on new discrete projects within the Ukie team, which will serve as a platform for your growth and development.
Ideally you will bring:
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The ability to work accurately with a good eye for detail
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The ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines and competing priorities
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The ability to work with a range of internal and external stakeholders with varied priorities
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A willingness to learn and develop specialist policy knowledge and an understanding of how public policy changes and regulation affect the video games sector
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Excellent writing skills and the ability to condense complex policy areas into understandable briefings for stakeholders
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Good political acumen and the ability to spot trends and opportunities for engagement for Ukie and its members
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A proactive and flexible attitude with the ability and drive to work independently and take the initiative
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An ambition to work in a small team and progressively take on responsibility with engagements and tasks as part of managed development.
What you can expect from us
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A supportive team environment
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A structured development plan with training and professional opportunities
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A collaborative working environment with exposure to innovative businesses and professionals
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Generous annual leave with additional long service entitlements
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A flexible working environment with paid time off for volunteering
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Pension and Private Healthcare upon completion of probation
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Early finish on Friday’s and lots of opportunities to play video games!
What you’ll be doing
The post holder will help advance Ukie’s policy work on aspects of UK and international policy impacting the games and interactive entertainment industry through:
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Monitoring policy changes and providing in-depth analysis, research, and reports for internal stakeholders.
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Relationship building and engagement with Ukie members and wider sector stakeholders, including attendance at internal and external stakeholder meetings and coalition industry groups.
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Support the Senior Policy Manager in research and drafting for Ukie’s external consultation responses, co-ordinating with members and facilitating internal forums for discussions on particular issues.
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Support in organising events and engagement with policy makers within Whitehall, Westminster, the Devolved Governments and with regional, combined and local authorities as well as with our global partners in the EU, US and further afield.
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Assisting the policy and research teams with major public affairs projects and campaigns according to the Ukie’s internal strategy and drawing on Ukie’s internal data and external partners where appropriate.
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Supporting and promoting Ukie at external political meetings, including our bi-annual Westminster Games Week.
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Support in raising the profile of Ukie and its significant policy priorities through external communications in partnership with the Ukie campaigns team, and through public scrutiny such as the use of written parliamentary questions.
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Acting as the lead point of contact for the APPG on Video Games and Esports to which Ukie acts as the secretariat and taking joint responsibility for liaising with its members.
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Draft external policy communications such as the Ukie Policy Byte, the bi-weekly political newsletter, with support from Senior Policy Manager and Head of Policy where necessary.
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Be responsible for the team administration of internal stakeholder meetings, including sending out invites, taking minutes and preparing relevant material as well as maintaining up to date email lists of all stakeholders.
Relationship Management
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Develop and maintain relationships with games industry member businesses and a wide range of external bodies; including partner organisations, government officials and other trade bodies.
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Support the Senior Policy Manager and Head of Policy in the management of Ukie’s internal stakeholder groups – including Ukie’s policy group and its various working sub groups.
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Maintain stakeholder engagement trackers and act as a point of contact for external engagement with Parliamentarians, regional politicians and their offices.
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Support the Head of Policy and Chief Executive in any external engagements.
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Support the policy team and wider Senior Management team with other reasonable tasks as required.
Qualifications and experience required for this role: Qualified by experience. You don’t need to hold a degree to apply for this role, but experience of working in a policy or government affairs facing role, public affairs agency or regulatory environment would be advantageous. On-the-job training will be provided via Ukie or external providers where appropriate and will be part of a structured development plan.
Hours of Work:
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Monday to Friday – 9.00am to 5.30pm
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Expectation that some evening and weekend work may be required to attend or run Ukie events as the business requires.
This role profile is not exhaustive; working as part of a small and dynamic team, there will be an opportunity to tailor the role to your interests and ambitions in agreement with the Senior Policy and Public Affairs Manager and Head of Policy and Public Affairs.
There is also the expectation that you will be flexible and willing to help the wider organisation and its other teams in accordance with its strategic priorities where necessary, as directed by the Head of Policy or Chief Executive where appropriate.
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!
Finance Business Partner (Part Time)
Reference: JUL20254982
Location: RSPB UKHQ - The Lodge, Sandy SG19 – Hybrid + Travel
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part-time, 22.5 hours per week
Salary: £47,313.00 - £50,309.00 Per Annum, Pro Rata
Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 Days Annual Leave
The RSPB is one of the UK’s most respected conservation charities for the conservation of birds and nature. We bring people together who love birds and other wildlife, and who want to take action to restore the health and diversity of the natural world. As an RSPB employee, you will be helping to save nature every time you come to work. There’s never been a more important time to protect our wildlife and wild places.
We are looking for a part time qualified accountant to join our Financial Planning and Reporting team, as Finance Business Partners, supporting our Digital Technology and Communications directorate.
As a Finance Business Partner you will work proactively with senior colleagues to provide an added-value service of financial support to our Directorates. In addition to a strong management accounting background, you will understand the difference that can be made through strong business partnering relationships and be confident in building those relationships. You will gain the respect and confidence of the colleagues you support through strong communication skills (written and oral) and your ability to constructively challenge ideas and plans. You will add value through gaining an intimate understanding of the Directorate that you partner, together with contributing to business performance and the requirements of the finance function with the charity's need.
You will be a fully qualified accountant with up-to-date technical knowledge and a desire to progress in your profession. We will want the successful candidate to influence change and use their skill set to further drive the organisation's objectives forward. You will also be comfortable working under pressure, to tight deadlines, and interacting with people at all levels within the RSPB.
Essential skills, knowledge and experience:
- CIMA or equivalent qualification.
- Sound knowledge of technical accounting legislation
- Ability to act as a critical-friend to senior management balancing challenge and support. Develop effective working relationships that influence and challenge senior management teams, so that the role of the Finance Business Partner is an integral and valued part of the organisation.
- Ability to influence decision makers through sound logic, diplomacy and assertiveness.
- Ability to evaluate incomplete and complex financial information, to develop and consider a range of possible options and make a judgement as to the recommended course of action.
- Ability to convey appropriate financial messages to various audiences.
- Sound coaching, mentoring, presentation and training skills.
- Ability to ascertain financial trends and calculate the impact of them on the organisation under various scenarios.
- Working in cross-functional teams to provide transformational advice on new initiatives, investment appraisals/organisational restructures/matters of risk and control in order to support effective decision making.
- Build capability and knowledge in managers so that they can effectively manage their budgets through effective financial information, support and advice.
- Identify financial risks and work in collaboration with managers to design effective mitigation strategies.
- Identify, research, design, gain approval and successfully implement new Finance initiatives and ideas for change based on business analytics and expert knowledge of client areas.
- Work with the Finance Management Team and contribute to the development of the wider Finance Department Strategy to make the service best in class.
- Working with the all finance teams, ensuring the highest level of customer service and procedures are continuously reviewed so that the service is business focused in the delivery of objectives
Desirable skills, knowledge and experience:
- Experience of forecasting and planning in a dynamic environment
- Experience of delivering transformation change
- Delivery of coaching and training of financial matters to non financial colleagues
- Experience of annual accounts preparation
- Knowledge of charity finance matters
Please note: The role is a hybrid position that will require travel in the UK including to the UKHQ Finance Department in Sandy, Bedfordshire, and to attend meetings in the support of your directorate.
Closing date: 23:59, Monday 4th August 2025
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position as soon as suitable candidates present themselves, so please do not delay in applying.
Please note that we are actively recruiting for this vacancy, and reserve the right to close once sufficient applications have been received.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application.
The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
The RSPB is a licenced sponsor. This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.
As part of this application you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete a short form with cover letter. Please use the cover letter section to explain how you meet the criteria set above. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.
No agencies please.
The RSPB brings people together – people like you – to protect the things that matter to us all.



Student Activities Coordinator – 2 positions available
We’re looking for someone with a passion for supporting student-led opportunities and volunteering, with a drive to empowering others and breaking down barriers to participation.
The Students’ Guild supports a wide range of student-led activities which provide exciting and rewarding opportunities for our members. This role supports the Activities Team to proactively support and empower student-led activities, as well as championing a diverse range of student-led interests that enable development, participation and belonging.
You’ll be one of the key staff contacts supporting over 300 student-led societies. Providing support in volunteer management such as recruitment, induction, training, reward and recognition. Ensuring student group activity runs safely, as well as supporting the strategic development of the groups, ensuring as many students as possible have access to diverse, engaging and positive extra-curricular experiences.
The Role
- Role: Student Activities Coordinator x 2
- Hours: 35 hours (to be worked flexibly)
- Salary: Grade B (£24,987 to £28,329)
- Contract: Fixed Term until 31st July 2026
Who are we?
Exeter Students’ Guild is the University of Exeter’s students’ union, led by students for students. We’re an independent charity, offering a wide range of opportunities, services and support to help students get the most out of their unique journeys at university. This includes everything from social activities to making sure things are going well on their academic course. We have over 300 student groups and all of our work is led by, and in the best interest of our members.
The Guild is a truly rewarding place to work. Our talented and passionate staff make a real difference to the lives of students every single day, working together to achieve the Guild’s purpose: to shape an excellent student experience for all students at Exeter by empowering them to take their place in the world and make a positive difference. We are looking for people who recognise that the Guild is student-led and share a genuine passion for student engagement and empowerment. If you share a commitment to our values and want to be part of a radically inclusive organisation with a seriously exciting future ahead, we can’t wait to hear from you.
What will you bring?
· You’ll have some experience volunteering or working with volunteers.
· You’ll be capable of seeking out new opportunities and inspiring new approaches.
· You’ll know how to motivate, facilitate and guide others to enable their development.
We offer lots of great benefits including enhanced family pay, at least 6-weeks’ holiday, sustainable travel incentives, access to exclusive discounts and perks and a free confidential advice service. We’re committed to helping you achieve a healthy balance between your work and home life through a real commitment to flexible and hybrid working. We also provide access to great development opportunities, including a personal development budget for you to spend on sharpening your skills. We’ll also help you to gain valuable experience, ensuring that you have opportunities to grow your career both here at the Guild and beyond.
Inclusion is central to the Guild. We approach our work collaboratively, empower our people and celebrate our uniqueness. If you’re driven to empower others and achieve great things, you’ll fit right in. Our people are proud of who they are and value each other’s differences, and we are committed to creating a diverse community that is radically inclusive of race, gender, age, religion, identity and experience.
To find out more about working with us, please visit our website. NOTE: This vacancy will be live on our website soon - If this vacancy isn't listed when you view our website, please try again the next day.
For general enquiries, please contact us.
How to Apply?
Please submit your application via our recruitment portal. You will need to provide an up-to-date copy of your CV, and answer the following questions related to the person specification for the role:
1) Please outline why you want to apply for this role, including how your values align with those of the Students’ Guild.
2) Please outline your experience of supporting and empowering others to deliver volunteer led events, activities or projects.
3) Please describe your approach to collaboratively working with others whilst managing difficult situations.
Please note:
- We will contact you to let you know the outcome of your application. This can sometimes take a few days.
- You must be able to provide proof of your right to work in the UK before starting work with us. We are not currently able to sponsor employees requiring a visa.
- Applications received after the above closing date will not be considered.
A message from your new Manager
Matt Price, Student Activities Manager
If you'd like an informal chat with me to find out more about the role, the team and what we’re looking for in our Student Activities Coordinator, please get in touch.
I would love to hear from you!
Dates for your Diary
· Closing Date: 10am, Monday 28th July 2025
· Shortlisting: Week commencing 28th July 2025
· Interviews: 4th and 5th August 2025
Helping students to Love Exeter.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We’re Morden College: an almshouse charity with a proud 330-year history and a big vision for the future. We provide homes, care, and support for over 250 older people across two lovely sites in Blackheath and Beckenham, helping our residents lead independent, connected, and fulfilling lives.
We're entering an exciting new phase, with a fresh strategy focused on excellent housing, high quality services, and thriving communities.
Job Summary/Purpose:
Assisting the Gardens Manager in ensuring that Morden College gardens and grounds at Blackheath and at Beckenham are maintained as safe and appealing external spaces and to promote resident wellbeing by supporting hands on gardening activities.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
- Mowing, using all types of mowers, including ride-on mowers.
- Edging, trimming and maintaining lawns.
- Scarifying and spiking of lawns.
- Maintenance of fine turf areas including sports areas (including hammers and putting).
- Application of lawn fertilisers, use of hosepipes and sprinklers, watering of pots and urns.
- Planting and maintaining seasonal bedding, planting and maintaining shrubs and trees, pruning of fruit trees and shrubs, propagation of hard wood cuttings and potting up.
- Rose pruning and application of rose fertilisers, removing epicormic shoots from trees.
- Leaf clearing, using leaf blowers or rakes/brooms, make and apply compost.
- Application of rock salt or other specified materials and clearing snow and ice from pathways and roadways.
- The mixing and application of chemical sprays.
- Hedge trimming using both manual and power assisted equipment, single/double digging of areas both manually and using a rotavator.
- Carrying out soft landscaping.
- Carrying out basic brick edging, laying of slabs and timber and metal edging.
- Labelling and sign writing.
- Cleaning and maintaining horticultural machinery and hand tools, tidying up Grounds Department sheds, storage and compost areas, loading and unloading of skips, containers or other delivery vehicles, maintaining garden furniture and garden features, including, cleaning and the application of preservatives.
Skills, Qualifications and Experience
- C&G Stage 2 Amenity Horticulture
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- RHS Certificate Horticulture Level 2 Practical and Theory
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- NVQ Level 3 Amenity Horticulture
- A minimum of 3 years practical experience in horticulture
- Chain saw certificate
- Mixing and use of chemicals certificate
- Spraying certificate
- H&S certificate
- Horticulture
- Grounds maintenance
- Use of Machinery
- Soft landscaping
- Garden Planning
- Forward Planning skills
The Cathedral Chapter is in the process of refeshing its Mission and Vision within a Strategic Development Plan (due to be published in early 2026), and as part of this the Cathedral’s fundraising priorities will be decided and a Fundraising Committee formed to oversee and direct the task of building sustainable income within a fundraising strategy. The Head of Fundraising will be responsible for drafting this strategy and enacting it once complete, and for all other aspects of fundraising at the Cathedral. With the assistance of a Fundraising Officer, the Head of Fundraising will be responsible for delivering the various Fundraising income streams.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
Educational
- Degree level, or equivalent experience.
Experience
- In-depth knowledge and experience of fundraising at management and implementation level.
- Evidence of success both in achieving targets and in managing staff and strategies.
- Experience of managing and delivering change – both with staff and with projects.
- Experience in managing income/budgets.
Knowledge and Skills
- An understanding of and willingness to promote the distinctive ethos of the Church of England and of Guildford Cathedral.
- Clear, compelling and articulate verbal and written communication skills.
- A high level of new technology competence including the use of digital media (website, search), social media, and CRM software.
- The capacity to value the volunteers who work in the Cathedral and to respond to the needs of those who come seeking help and advice.
Personal Attributes
- A good manager and engaging team player, with the personal qualities necessary to work well with other members of the Cathedral team, both paid and volunteer.
- Enthusiasm and the desire to achieve.
- A creative approach to problem-solving
- The emotional and intellectual intelligence to engage successfully with a wide variety of audiences.
- The ability to work independently and under pressure.
- The capacity to set and reach ambitious goals, and to garner the support of others.
- Comfortable working in a Christian environment.
DESIRABLE SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
Experience
- Previous experience in working in a unique setting such as a listed building or similar. Applicants should be able to prove their positive impact on fundraising success in a challenging environment.
Community Based/Home Working - Hampshire
Permanent, Full Time
Circa £30,000 plus competitive benefits
Do you want to make a difference?
The RAF Benevolent Fund is the leading welfare charity for the RAF. Every year we make a real difference to over 40,000 people who benefit from our services. Working at the Fund is more than sitting at your desk ad in this role you will have the opportunity to be part of our RAF Family. Alongside helping our beneficiaries, we also get to hang out with Spitfires and Typhoons, take part in a Dambusters bike ride, attend events like Royal Ascot, the Chelsea Flower Show, and the Bomber Command Memorial Service. Every day you will make a difference and play your part in changing the lives of others and helping people in the RAF Family get through the toughest of times.
It doesn’t matter how long someone served or when. If they were part of the RAF, they and their family are part of our RAF Family. We will always be here to support them when they need it most.
Join the RAF Family and play your part in making a difference.
Do you want to play a part in what we do?
People are at the heart of what we do. Together we:
· Help reduce social isolation and loneliness among veterans.
· We support ill or injured men and women to have a safe place to call home, a home that meets their specific needs.
· We fund youth services on stations to provide clubs and activities for the children of serving personnel who move every few years.
· We provide grants to help with the cost of living. But this is just a few of the ways we help.
We are seeking an individual to raise awareness of the Fund’s welfare offer amongst social welfare agencies across the West Midlands but also, crucially, to help address the issue of social isolation and feelings of loneliness experienced by some members of the RAF Family.
The post holder will be working with socially isolated individuals to identify meaningfully enriching opportunities to reduce feelings of loneliness, some of whom may have complex and challenging welfare needs, to develop actions plans and coordinate support to overcome any barriers preventing successful connection into these enriching opportunities, assisting them by identifying appropriate support from within the RAF Benevolent Fund and the wider statutory and military charity sector.
The successful candidate will have experience of working in a social welfare role supporting individuals, have strong people and relationship-building skills, as well as empathy with or understanding of the issues affecting the Armed Forces community. Individuals with a social prescribing or working aged veteran support background are encouraged to apply.
This is a community-based position working from home but covering Hampshire, Wiltshire and West Sussex, delivering both remote and face to face support. The candidate must have their own vehicle to use to travel around these regions. Occasional travel to London will be required. The successful candidate for this role will need to be Enhanced DBS checked and prove they have the right to work in the UK.
To apply, please click on this link and send your CV, together with a cover letter detailing why you believe you are suitable for this role, providing examples of how you meet the job profile when you apply through our recruitment portal.
The closing date for applications is Tuesday 29th July 2025, 5.00pm. Interviews will be held on Week commencing 4th August 2025.
A copy of the Fund’s Candidate Privacy Notice can be found on our website. As an equal opportunities employer, the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. The Fund takes safeguarding seriously, and appropriate background checks will be completed. You can find out more about our commitment to safeguarding on our website. The RAF Benevolent Fund follows Safer Recruitment practices as it strives to ensure that everyone who comes into contact with the Fund will be protected from harm. The successful candidate for this role will need to be Enhanced DBS checked and prove they have the right to work in the UK. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the Fund.
The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is a Registered Charity (No. 1081009).
Our vision is that everyone in our RAF Family – veterans, serving personnel and their families – gets support in their hour of need.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.