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Job Title: Community Engagement Officer
Location: Remote with frequent travel (must be UK-based)
Reporting To: Advice and Support Lead
Hours: Full-time
Salary: £26,000 - £28,000
Contract Type: Permanent
About Us
Metabolic Support UK (MSUK) are the leading organisation for Inherited Metabolic Disorders (IMDs), supporting thousands of people worldwide through providing individual support, building communities, and continually advocating for and empowering those living with IMDs.
We are a small but mighty team providing individual support, advice and connection to the over 40,000 living with an IMD in the UK and more across the world. We have a strong interest in rare disease policy and campaign for the rights of our rare disease community for better healthcare services, access to treatment and to be able to live well everyday.
Role Overview
MSUK are seeking a passionate and proactive Community Engagement Officer to strengthen and grow our patient and family community. There are over 1500 IMDs and many of our community use social media, other patient groups and in-person events to connect and learn. This role is central to how we engage with the people we support — through social media, community groups, events, and collaborative partnerships. You’ll be the bridge between our charity and the people we serve, helping to build a supportive, inclusive, and informed community.
Key Responsibilities
Engagement & Social Media
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Manage and monitor all online patient communities responding to community messages and comments with empathy and timeliness
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Moderate relevant support online community groups, ensuring they are safe, active, and welcoming spaces
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Identify themes and areas of interest to advocate internally for MSUK response to meeting community need
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Signpost our Individual Support service, identify and flag individual enquiries to the Individual Support Lead
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Working with our Campaign & Comms Lead, grow the charity’s presence across social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, TikTok)
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Develop content that resonates with patients, families, and supporters, amplifying community stories and voices
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Build and manage our lived experience co-production group ‘Metabolic Advisory Council’
Community Insight & Advocacy
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Functioning as the ‘internal expert’ on IMD communities for all MSUK team members
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Using our Contact Record Management system to log and manage community database to provide timely, relevant insight to team members when required
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Work with Head of Insight & Advocacy to engage and support communities in relation to timelines for insight work
Events & Campaigns
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Plan, organise, and execute online and in-person community events (support groups, awareness days, family meetups, annual conference)
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Collaborate with the team to deliver campaigns around awareness, fundraising, and education
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Work with Virtual Support Assistant to coordinate speakers, logistics, communications, and follow-ups for all events with
Relationship & Partnership Management
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Build and maintain relationships with other patient advocacy groups, charities, and health organisations
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Represent the charity at external events, meetings, and forums relevant to the rare disease space
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Seek opportunities for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and joint initiatives
Community Fundraising
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Work with Fundraising lead on community support for individual and events fundraising including event research, donor journey support and online promotion
Person Specification
Essential
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Experience managing online communities and/or social media platforms in a professional or volunteer capacity
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Strong organisational skills and event planning experience
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Empathetic and sensitive to the lived experiences of patients and carers
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Ability to work independently, from home, and as part of a small, dynamic team
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Confident, keen to travel and enjoys in-person events and networking
Desirable
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Personal or professional experience within the rare disease, health, or charity sectors
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Experience managing partnerships or external relationships
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Familiarity with tools such as Canva, Mailchimp, Eventbrite, or similar
What We Offer
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A supportive and flexible working environment.
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Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
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The chance to make a tangible impact in the lives of people affected by rare diseases.
Role: Communications Officer (Social, Website, Email & PR)
Reporting to: Brand and Content Adviser or Communications Adviser - depending on location of successful applicant
Term: 2 year fixed term contract, renewable
Salary: £35,534
Location: Global Remote
Closing date: 11.30pm (UK time) on Sunday 15th June.
Interviews: Interviews to be held 25th, 26th and 27th June. This will involve a multi-stage interview process and a task.
The opportunity
We are searching for a Communications Officer, with a focus on Social, Email and Website, to grow the profile and impact of United for Global Mental Health (UnitedGMH) and Global Mental Health Action Network (GMHAN) brands to accelerate action on mental health around the world.
About Us
United for Global Mental Health is dedicated to creating a world that enables good mental health for all. We draw on our expertise in policy, advocacy, and financing to work with organisations who share our commitment to driving mental health up the political agenda - and securing additional funding for mental health at national and global level. We founded and act as the secretariat for the Global Mental Health Action Network, an open coalition of mental health professionals of over 6,000 individuals and organisations across 133 countries.
About you
Our ideal candidate is a great communicator, with experience in content planning, social media content creation and management, newsletter copywriting, website management, and graphic design. They should be well-versed in crafting narratives for a variety of audiences and outputs, and managing an organisational communications calendar.
The role
Key components of the role include:
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Social media content development - collaborate with internal subject specialists to produce consistent and frequent on-brand written and visual content for social channels, in support of brand and advocacy goals. You’ll use Canva and Adobe Creative Suite and AgoraPulse for this.
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Content briefing - craft high-quality creative briefs (for copy, design, multimedia) to be followed by internal staff or external suppliers where required.
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Email - develop, write and send UnitedGMH’s regular email newsletter, working with internal staff to source news, updates and relevant content tailored for email subscribers.
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Website development - develop, maintain and update content for UnitedGMH and GMHAN websites, including uploading content and editing pages.
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Video and audio production: Develop consistent, platform-appropriate video and audio content streams, from short-form videos to the creation of new podcasts.
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Social media channel and community management - lead on day-to-day management and posting on UnitedGMH and GMHAN social media channels, including X, LinkedIn, Bluesky, Instagram. Manage paid social campaigns where required. Use monitoring tools to manage social media comments (organic and paid), as well as newsletter email replies.
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Brand guardian: Be a firm steward of UnitedGMH and GMHAN brands, helping to ensure consistent application of visual identity and tone of voice across all external organisational outputs, maintaining high standards of design.
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Monitoring, evaluation, and reporting - create regular analytic reports for social and email channels with data-driven recommendations as to how outputs can be continuously improved.
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Editorial planning and communications calendar management - lead on the maintenance, updating and adjusting of the organisation’s communications calendar, to drive consistent, planned-in-advance content across channels in support of brand building and key advocacy moments.
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Team support - support the communications team through project management, meeting management, processing supplier invoices, keeping journalist lists up-to-date, and other responsibilities where needed.
Requirements
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Understanding, and experience in use, of online channels (incl. website content management systems (CMS) such as Wordpress and Squarespace, a broad spectrum of social media platforms and email marketing through Mailchimp)
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An excellent copywriter, with demonstrable experience crafting copy for different audiences - including for social media and email newsletters
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Strong research and proofreading skills, adapted to key audiences
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Comfortable prioritising and delivering on multiple pieces of work against tight timeframes
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Highly organised individual with experience of team administration support
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A “doer”- ability to anticipate requirements and act to provide workable solutions with limited budget
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A good knowledge of CRM systems.
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An understanding of using digital project management tools e.g. Trello
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An interest in mental health, advocacy and international development
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Strong relationship management skills
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Willingness to travel at least twice per annum and more if required
Desirable
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Experience working in an advocacy / international NGO environment within a fast-paced globally distributed staff team
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Demonstrable experience in working with journalists
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A communications-related qualification or vocational experience
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Additional language skills (note the position requires fluent English)
Diversity and inclusion
Equality, diversity and inclusion is central to UnitedGMH’s core mission and values and the organisation is dedicated to promoting this across our work and also within the workplace. We will ensure that this commitment is embedded in all operational aspects of the organisation and also implemented within our day-to-day working practices.
Reasonable Adjustments Statement
We aim to ensure that all applicants are provided with the same opportunities during the recruitment process. Should you have a disability and require a particular adjustment to be made to allow you to fully participate in the recruitment process, please ensure that this is made known to the person arranging your interview.
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter via Chairty Job by the application deadline.
We offer hybrid working with candidates to attend the London office in Farringdon 8 days per month. However we can be flexible if candidates from outside the London area would like to apply.
Role: Legacy Case Executive
Our offer to you
We pride ourselves in being a great place to work, providing a supportive culture with opportunities to grow and develop your career, achieve a healthy work life balance and to be recognised for the great work you do. You will receive:
- Competitive salary and pension scheme
- 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) - increasing to 38 days over 5 years
- Hybrid, Flexible working
- Cycle to work scheme Electric Vehicle Scheme
- Health and Wellbeing portal – access to financial, health and wellbeing support and an Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounts – you will have access to Blue Light and NHS Discounts as well as discounts on mobile phones, gym membership, cinema tickets, restaurants, holidays and shopping
About Us
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team of over 1,400 employees and over 31,000 volunteers, united by our goal of saving lives through essential first aid services, training and campaigning. As a charity with rich heritage and a long history of serving humanity, we are proud of our past and excited about creating a healthier, safer, more resilient future.
St John Ambulance works at the heart of communities, supporting and enabling them to access and receive physical and mental health first aid. We do this through developing and providing effective community response and outreach services (e.g. Ambulance response) and using our longstanding expertise to empower people with vital clinical skills and the confidence to use them (e.g. our Volunteers and Community Advocates, NHS Cadets and Young Responders programmes). There is also a buoyant social enterprise network which delivers first aid training and supplies medical consumables to businesses and consumers.
Job Summary
Are you an experienced legacy professional with a keen eye for detail and a passion for making a difference? We are looking for a dedicated Legacy Case Executive to lead on all operational aspects of legacy administration and case management. In this vital role, you’ll ensure legacy gifts are processed efficiently and accurately, securing the best possible financial outcomes for the charity whilst safeguarding our reputation. Working closely with colleagues in Finance and Legal, you’ll help to maintain a robust and reliable income stream that directly supports our life-saving work across communities.
About You
- Demonstrable experience within a related role in Charity Legacy or Estate Administration
- Demonstrable experience of using databases such as Dynamics 365 and Microsoft applications
- Evidence of effective relationship management with a range of external stakeholders including solicitors, lay executors and auditors
- Experienced user of First Class
About the Role
- Manage and maximise legacy income by overseeing cases, monitoring legal/admin costs, and ensuring compliance with policy and best practice.
- Act as the main point of contact for solicitors, executors, supporters, and third-party suppliers to maintain strong relationships and communication.
- Lead on complex and high-value cases, offering expert advice on probate, tax, and legal matters while escalating as needed.
- Maintain accurate records and reporting, working with Finance and Database teams to ensure audit compliance and effective forecasting.
- Drive continuous improvement by updating legacy processes, advising on policy changes, and supporting recognition programmes for legacy donors.
Please see the job description for more detail (this can be viewed on our website or once you click apply)
If you are a current St John Ambulance employee, please apply here: Click here
For all other candidates, or St John Ambulance volunteers wishing to apply: please apply below
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive high volume of applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
St John Ambulance are committed to increasing the diversity of our team and making sure we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.At St John, everyone is valued and supported to thrive, we have several networks including Multi Culture, Disability and Accessibility, Pride, Family and Carers and Women’s groups. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and engender a sense of belonging for all, by creating an environment of mutual respect, where we value unique differences and demonstrate authentic allyship. We believe passionately in equality, diversity and inclusion.
St John Ambulance is committed to safeguarding and we promote safe recruitment practice. Therefore, all successful applicants will undergo pre-employment checks, including DBS Clearance, as part of the onboarding process, if applicable to the nature of the role
Please note: St John does not accept speculative CVs and will only review CVs sent in application for an advertised vacancy.
Job Title: Refuge Worker
Location: Warwickshire
Salary: £13,445.70 per annum
Contract type: Part-time, Fixed Term (12 Month Maternity Cover)
Hours: 19.5 hours per week, must include Tuesday's
This is an exciting opportunity to join Refuge as a domestic abuse refuge worker, providing high quality practical and emotional support to survivors of domestic abuse and their children living in our refuge accommodation in Warwickshire.
The post holder will work closely with survivors from the point of crisis and admission to the refuge, through to move on from the emergency accommodation. This involves providing a personalised, holistic support and safety plan, enabling survivors to access housing, welfare, benefits and legal advice.
You will also work in partnership with both statutory and voluntary sector partners to ensure that the whole range of survivors’ needs are met.
A key requirement is to ensure that survivors are provided with a safe, supportive and welcoming environment in accordance with Refuge’s philosophical principles.
This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
As part of this role, you will be required to participate in an out-of-hours on call rota. This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role.
Closing Date: 09:00am 9 June 2025
Interview Date: 17 June 2025
Refuge is the UK’s largest provider of specialist services, and we are proud to be a leader in our field and an employer of choice, with leading edge systems for supervision, quality management and development.
Refuge offers a variety of exciting opportunities to learn, develop and grow in your career. We recognise the value everyone brings to the organisation to achieve our aims and are dedicated to developing and rewarding our staff. More details of our benefits can be found in Job Information Pack.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Charity and The Vision.
Scotty’s Little Soldiers is a UK-based charity dedicated to supporting military children and young people (0 to 25 years) who have experienced the death of a parent who served in the British Armed Forces. Founded in 2010 by Nikki Scott following the death of her husband, Corporal Lee Scott, the charity offers a unique blend of emotional, practical, and educational support to over 700 young people, and we have big ambitions to support over 1,000 children annually by 2030.
We are proud of our vibrant, non-traditional culture, which puts the needs of bereaved children and young people at the heart of everything we do. We embrace innovative approaches, are committed to creating smiles and believe in the power of community, resilience, and connection.
Scotty’s is seeking an experienced bereavement counsellor to join our small but effective team. The role involves supporting children and young people affected by bereavement, which may include death in service, illness, or suicide.
We want every bereaved military child and young person to have:
- Access to the very best emotional health and wellbeing support.
- Outstanding development opportunities.
- The chance to smile again.
We call these our Promises. Our promises align with our three programmes: SMILES, STRIDES and SUPPORT.
· The SMILES Programme provides children with the chance to smile again
· The STRIDES Programme provides children with outstanding development opportunities
· The SUPPORT Programme provides the very best emotional health and wellbeing support to children who are struggling to cope following a bereavement.
Our Bereavement Counsellor will be a valuable member of the SUPPORT Programme, delivering online 1:1 and group support to those who need it most. But all three programmes work closely together (we call this the Families team).
Role Mission:
The Scotty’s Bereavement Counsellor will work with our families who are struggling with their grief to help them understand their feelings, develop coping skills and build their new life.
This role will be accountable for:
Providing emotional support, counselling and therapeutic interventions to individuals and families coping with grief and loss. The role involves working compassionately and ethically with families affected by bereavement, helping them process their emotions and find ways to adjust to life after a loss.
The Bereavement Counsellor will work collaboratively with the SUPPORT team and the wider Families team to ensure that all work undertaken by Scotty’s is delivered in a supportive and sensitive manner and that Scotty families receive exemplary care.
What are the 3-month goals for this role:
· Within three months the Counsellor will have developed their knowledge of the range of services that Scotty’s offers to our families so that they can advise and support families in their case load.
· Will have begun to learn and understand the Scotty Values and the Scotty Way (we do things a little differently and our culture is very important to us and our families!).
· Would have begun supporting the families assigned to their caseload by the Head of SUPPORT. This will predominantly if not entirely be online 1:1 delivery.
· Will have completed all necessary safeguarding training and be part of the Scotty’s Safeguarding team.
· Begun attending peer supervision sessions with the SUPPORT team.
What are the 6-month goals for this role:
· Will have established a caseload as assigned by the Head of SUPPORT which is likely to include 1:1 online sessions, and may also include online group sessions, drop ins or workshops.
· Will have begun to support the wider Families team by attending Scotty events. At Scotty events, a SUPPORT team member often attends to provide support to any families in distress (this may require occasional weekend or evening work).
· Will be working cohesively with the Families team and the wider Scotty team to share your knowledge and skills. Scotty’s values a culture of learning and strives to ensure team members can learn from one another’s expertise.
· Will be contributing to peer supervision sessions to ensure all SUPPORT team members are able to give the best support to families.
· Regularly meeting with your selected external supervisor.
What are the 9-month goals for this role:
· Will be supporting a caseload as assigned by the Head of SUPPORT, with emerging impact data showing the success of your support. Scotty’s uses the Child Bereavement Service Questionnaire (CBSQ) developed by the CBN to monitor the impact of 1:1 support and the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) for pre-bereavement support.
· Will be a valuable member of the SUPPORT programme, Families and wider Scotty team. Providing first rate bereavement counselling and support directly to families but also indirectly helping families by working collaboratively with other team members.
What are the key responsibilities of this role:
· Managing a caseload and delivering one to one counselling sessions as assigned by the Head of SUPPORT. This will predominantly be online delivery using Teams video calling but also other formats as needed by families.
· Facilitate group therapy or support groups when appropriate.
· Conduct initial assessment to determine clients’ needs and suitability for counselling.
· Maintaining accurate and confidential case notes in a timely fashion using our Salesforce based system in accordance with data protection and organisational policies.
· Adhering to all safeguarding requirements and operating as part of the Scotty Safeguarding team to maintain the highest standards across the charity.
· Supporting the development of resources and materials as needed.
· Working collaboratively within the SUPPORT team, including peer supervision.
· Working collaboratively and effectively within the Families team to ensure that families are directed to the appropriate services in a timely fashion. This could include directing families you are working with towards our educational grants, our respite breaks, our events, our school support or our advocacy.
· Liaise with healthcare and mental health professionals such as GPs, CAMHS and social workers or other professionals where appropriate to ensure holistic care and management of risk.
· Attending at least six (mandatory) face to face team days, normally located in the East of England.
· Participate in regular clinical supervision and continuing professional development.
Skillset and Experiences Required:
Essential
· Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) or United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). We may consider applications from practitioners with HCPC or NCS membership too.
· Level 4 Counselling / Psychotherapy Diploma or above.
· Significant experience (post qualification) providing bereavement counselling, to children or young people (0-25yrs).
· Experience and training with NICE-approved talking therapies.
· Demonstrated knowledge of issues surrounding bereavement.
· Ability to manage caseload effectively.
· Willingness to work flexible hours to accommodate children’s needs (this may include evening work to avoid school hours at times).
· Excellent computer literacy.
· Ability to develop good therapeutic relationships with families.
· Ability to engage with peer supervision and Scotty’s funded external supervision effectively.
· Ability to engage with a culture of continuous learning and support the learning of others.
· Ability to work flexibly as part of a team and independently to meet the needs of the service.
· Commitment to professional standards and ethical practice.
Desirable
· Accredited member of BACP.
· Knowledge or experience of or with the military community.
· Experience of online counselling.
· Experience (post qualification) providing pre-bereavement counselling or support.
· Experience of supporting those bereaved by suicide.
· Knowledge of or experience using assessment tools such as SDQs or CBSQs.
· Knowledge of statutory mental health provision and systems including CAMHS and EHCPs.
· Experience of providing counselling or support to young people with SEND or additional needs.
· Ability to drive with access to own transport is an advantage as some team meetings can take place away from public transport routes.
· Experience working within a hospice, NHS or charitable setting.
Additional Information
- The role may require evening or weekend work
- Enhanced DBS check required
- Travel will be required to events and team training days
The Scotty’s Way
At Scotty’s, our personal performance is only 50% of what success looks like. Our culture is equally important. When you join our team, you sign up to The Scotty’s Way, rooted in our four core values:
1. Families Come First
2. Everyone a Supporter, Every Supporter a VIP
3. Love What You Do
4. Remember, Every Day
Our values are further supported by our four non-negotiable behaviours of Show Respect, Speak Up, Embrace Change and Actively Collaborate. We are looking for an individual who embodies these values and behaviours.
Thank you for your interest in joining our team, we are an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are treated with respect and given equal opportunities for employment and advancement.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other protected characteristic.
We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment within our charity, and we are dedicated to providing a fair and inclusive recruitment process for all candidates.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you passionate about empowering young people up to the age of 25 to make positive life choices?
Do you have the experience and dedication to engage with those at risk of offending or already involved in the youth justice system, and inspire them to build a better future?
If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
The James Brindley Foundation is seeking a committed and compassionate individual to deliver our accredited Full Circle Programme (FCP). This powerful initiative provides one-to-one interventions, educational workshops, and school assemblies to help young people reduce their risk of involvement in youth violence and crime. Full training and extensive support will be offered to the successful candidate.
At The James Brindley Foundation, we want to live in a country where no one walks in fear of youth violence. We believe that, when everyone accepts personal responsibility for those around them, inevitably violence will be reduced and ultimately, lives saved.
If you're up for the challenge, share our vision and want to make a lasting impact, apply to join us today!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Fundraising lead (fixed term 12-month contract, 0.4 FTE i.e. 14 hours a week)
JustMoney Movement is seeking a part-time Fundraising lead to help us grow a more sustainable funding base. The role will work with senior staff to develop our strategic case for support to target small organisational/ institutional donors (£1-5k grants/ donations).
We are a Christian charity using education and advocacy to work towards our vision of a fairer, greener future, through the transformation of our financial system and wider economy. We want to grow and diversify our funding base, reducing our dependence on a small number of grants, and building a movement of allies who feel part of the community and are willing to financially support it.
The Fundraising lead will work with senior staff to develop a case for support for our overall strategy and use this to target small organisational/ institutional donors including small trusts; corporates and organisations; and churches.
Role description
· Grade 3.1 expected FTE salary £35,700 pro-rated to 0.4 FTE/ 14 hours a week = £14,280 (subject to annual inflationary pay review).
· Fixed term 12-month contract. This post has funding for 1 year. If successful, there could be scope to extend the role for longer.
· Remote based: this role will be based from home, with occasional travel to meetings in London or elsewhere in the UK, for which expenses will be payable. This role is equivalent to 2 days a week but hours can be worked flexibly through the week.
· This role requires applicants to have the right to live and work in the UK.
· Whilst this is advertised as a staff role, we would consider applications from consultants taking on the role as part of their portfolio.
Please apply via Charity Job with your CV and a cover letter outlining how you meet the person specification below, by 9am on 2 June 2025. Interviews (via Zoom) will be on 9 or 10 June.
Role Requirements
· Develop and deliver JustMoney Movement’s core fundraising strategy for small organisational/ institutional donors (donations/ grants of between £1-5k) targeting small trusts, organisations, corporates and churches.
· Work with senior staff to create a ‘case for support’ for JustMoney Movement’s overall strategy.
· Identify, develop and steward relationships with aligned small trusts, organisations, corporates and churches (in conjunction with other staff, especially the Executive Director [ED] and Director of Movement Building [DMB]).
· Design and implement the initial year of an annual programme of fundraising communications with these audiences including proposals, stewardship and reporting.
· Work closely with the ED and DMB to ensure prospects are passed on for a bespoke approach where appropriate.
· Help to set realistic targets for the ‘foundation’ 12/18 months, and take responsibility for meeting these, providing regular updates to senior staff and trustees.
· Maintain contacts and work with others in the team to develop appropriate systems and processes to support this area of fundraising.
Person specification
Essential
· Empathy with JustMoney Movement’s vision and work.
· Experience of leading one or more of the following areas of fundraising for a charity:
o Small trusts and foundations
o Corporate/ organisational
o Churches
· Experience of developing a Case for Support.
· Creative and imaginative thinker finding new opportunities to reach new potential funders.
· Exceptional organisational skills, including attention to detail and the ability to multi-task.
· Persuasive written and verbal communication skills.
· A strong “can-do” attitude, combining practical, hands-on skills with a strategic mindset.
· Ability to work collaboratively within a small team, as well as working independently.
· An understanding of and demonstrable commitment to equal opportunities, diversity and inclusion.
· As the charity is a Christian organisation, the successful applicant will be expected to be in sympathy with the Christian faith and will demonstrate a commitment to the mission, principles, values and practices of the organisation.
Ideal
· Experience of working in a Christian charity or church setting
· Familiarity with economic justice (e.g. banking, finance or tax justice) issues, especially within a Christian framework
Please download the recruitment pack and use the information to submit a cover letter with your CV outlining how you meet the person specification. The recruitment closes at 9am on 2 June 2025. and interviews will take place via Zoom on 9 or 10 June.
We aim to be the go-to organisation for Christians and churches who want to connect faith, money and justice to seek a fairer, greener world.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Birmingham Cathedral is a beautiful building with a wonderful community of worshippers, volunteers and staff. We are inspired by a strong sense of social justice, a passion for supporting those who are marginalised within the city and a commitment to celebrating all that is wonderful in our diverse city and diocese. We strive for our Cathedral to be fully representative of the richly diverse communities we serve, and have an unwavering desire to share God’s love, and the good news of Jesus Christ in a spirit of service.
Birmingham Cathedral demonstrates daily its attraction as a house of prayer to the people of the city and its international visitors. Alongside daily worship, enriched by the Anglican choral tradition, the Cathedral hosts diocesan, regional and national events and is responsive to immediate community needs for celebration and lament. With growing confidence and newly refurbished Burne-Jones windows, the Cathedral has a clear vision and strategy. The Cathedral’s strategic plan focusses on three priorities: Pray, Serve and Grow and gives Birmingham Cathedral a clear sense of purpose and direction.
The Volunteer Co-ordinator will facilitate, develop and champion the work of the volunteers within the cathedral. The role will support the recruitment of volunteers and support the development of volunteer team leaders. The Volunteer Co-ordinator will have responsibility for aligning the work of volunteers with delivering Chapter's overall strategy, with a particular focus on the development of welcome volunteers to engage visitors and increase per head visitor donations.
Person Specification:
Essential:
- Experience working with volunteers in a charity context.
- Exceptional communication skills, together with a confident and professional approach.
- Must be self-motivated whilst understanding the importance of working as part of a team.
- Sympathetic towards and supportive of the mission and values of the cathedral.
- The ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with a range of people, including cathedral colleagues and external organisations.
- Comprehensive IT skills.
- Willingness to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends and public holidays as required.
- Experience of establishing and reporting on KPIs.
- Empathy with the ethos of the Church of England
Birmingham Cathedral is a Christian Church of the Anglican Communion and the seat of the Bishop of Birmingham. As the Church of England cathedral chur

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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!
This post will work across Wales as part of the Cruse Bereavement Support Cymru team and will work alongside four other regional administrators to ensure the smooth running of administration across Wales for adults.This post will be responsible for communicating with bereaved clients and volunteers and carrying out assessments and speaking to bereaved clients each day. We are looking for someone with empathy, experience in therapeutic work, exceptional client service as well as the character and strength to work within the field of bereavement. This role will require travel for meetings in North Wales.
How to apply
Your application must consist of a CV and covering letter, which outlines your suitability for the role with reference to the Job Description and Person Specification and should be no longer than two pages.
Closing date for applications is 9 am on 2 June 2025. We reserve the right to close the advert early, as interviews will be held as suitable candidates apply.
Please be advised that we will only contact successful applicants for interview. If you do not hear from us, unfortunately on this occasion you have not been shortlisted.
Cruse welcomes and encourages applications from all protected groups as defined by the Equality Act 2010. Appointment will be made on merit.
Criminal Record Checks
All staff are required to complete a Criminal Record check. Staff working directly with clients will be required to complete an enhanced check. We comply with the relevant codes of practice and they can be viewed online:
· Applicants in England and Wales: DBS Code of Practice
· Applicants in Northern Ireland: AccessNI Code of Practice
Previous convictions will not prevent full consideration of your application to work with Cruse. Our Recruitment of Ex-offenders' Policy & Handling Criminal Record Check Data Policy are available on request by email.
We comply with all relevant data protection legislation and process your data fairly.
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Y rôl
Bydd y swydd yn cynnwys gweithio ledled Cymru fel rhan o dîm Cymorth Profedigaeth Cruse Cymru. Bydd deiliad y swydd yn gweithio ochr yn ochr â phedwar gweinyddwr rhanbarth arall i sicrhau bod y gwasanaeth gweinyddol yn gweithredu’n ddidrafferth ledled Cymru. Bydd deiliad y swydd yn gyfrifol am gyfathrebu â chleientiaid sy’n galaru a gwirfoddolwyr, cynnal asesiadau a siarad â chleientiaid sy’n galaru bob dydd. Rydym yn chwilio am rywun ag empathi, sydd â phrofiad o waith therapiwteg, sgiliau gwasanaeth cleientiaid eithriadol yn ogystal â’r cymeriad a’r cryfder i weithio ym maes profedigaeth.
Sut i wneud cais
Mae rhaid i’ch cais gynnwys CV a llythyr eglurhaol yn amlinellu eich addasrwydd ar gyfer y swydd ac yn cyfeirio at y Swydd-ddisgrifiad a Manyleb y Person. Ni ddylai fod yn fwy na dwy dudalen o hyd.
Y dyddiad cau ar gyfer ceisiadau yw 9yb ar 2 Mehefin 2025. Rydym yn cadw’r hawl i gau’r hysbyseb yn fuan gan y byddwn yn cynnal cyfweliadau wrth i ymgeiswyr addas gyflwyno cais.
Noder: byddwn ond yn cysylltu ag ymgeiswyr llwyddiannus i drefnu cyfweliad. Os na fyddwch yn clywed gennym, yn anffodus nid ydych wedi cyrraedd y rhestr fer y tro hwn.
Mae Cruse yn croesawu ac yn annog ceisiadau gan bob grŵp gwarchodedig fel y diffinnir gan Ddeddf Cydraddoldeb 2010. Byddwn yn penodi ar sail teilyngdod.
Gwiriadau Cofnod Troseddol
Disgwylir i’r holl staff gwblhau gwiriad Cofnod Troseddol. Bydd angen i staff sy’n gweithio’n uniongyrchol â chleientiaid gwblhau gwiriad manylach. Rydym yn cydymffurfio â’r codau ymarfer perthnasol. Gellir eu gweld ar-lein:
· Ymgeiswyr yng Nghymru a Lloegr: Cod Ymarfer DBS
· Ymgeiswyr yng Ngogledd Iwerddon: Cod Ymarfer AccessNI
Ni fydd euogfarnau blaenorol yn atal eich cais i weithio gyda Cruse rhag cael ei ystyried yn llawn. Mae ein Polisi Recriwtio Cyn-droseddwyr a’n Polisi Trin Data Gwirio Cofnodion Troseddol ar gael ar gais trwy e-bost.
Rydym yn cydymffurfio â’r holl ddeddfwriaeth diogelu data berthnasol ac yn prosesu eich data’n deg.
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