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Role Summary

We are looking for a passionate and effective Autistic Lived Experience Trainer to support us to deliver an exciting new programme of work. We have been commissioned by an NHS organisation to deliver and support the roll out of autism-informed care training to all staff working in their mental health inpatient settings. This programme of work will run for 9 months, and will include the delivery of various half day and full day autism-informed training sessions both in-person and online. We will also be working closely with Experts by Experience to become skilled and confident in delivery of this training to support the organisational sustainability of this knowledge. The programme of work will also embed an evaluation of the training to demonstrate learning and impact.

The Autistic Lived Experience Trainer will be working closely alongside our Lived Experience Lead to deliver all aspects of the programme, with support from our wider staff team.

Role Description

• Co-facilitate training sessions both online and in-person to staff from various professions and in various roles across mental health in-patient settings.
• Deliver pre-prepared content and facilitate reflective conversations.
• Monitor feedback and adjust content and delivery as necessary.
• Collect and analyse feedback data, both qualitative and quantitative.
• Support Experts by Experience to become confident with delivery of content.
• Ensure training content remains relevant and includes the latest research, alongside lived experience insight.
• Use own lived experience insight to supplement content and support reflection and catalyse change.
• Liaise with NHS colleagues to support training session logistics
• To represent Neurodiverse Connection nationally, regionally and locally as appropriate and to promote the work that we do.
• To work alongside the Neurodiverse Connection staff and associate team to ensure delivery of high-quality work.
• Frequent travel within Norfolk and Suffolk to deliver in person training.
• Some national travel may also be required to support training and delivery on other projects.

​Recruitment details

Recruitment Timeline

1. Deadline for applications: Monday 7th July, 9am
2. Applicants notified if shortlisted no later than: Friday 11th July, 5pm
3. Dates of interviews: Friday 18th and Monday 21st July
4. Interviewees notified if they have been appointed no later than: Monday 28th July, 5pm

Proposed start date for successful applicant: Start of September

How to apply

The application process is two stages.

Stage 1: download and complete application form.

• You will be asked to confirm you met some of the essential criteria.
• You will be asked to enter your contact details and details of previous work.
• You will then be asked to answer 4 questions.
• Email the completed form to our recruitment email address.
• You will also be asked to complete an equity and diversity form. This is optional.

Stage 2: If you are shortlisted you will be invited to attend an online interview. You will be sent the interview questions 5 days ahead of the interview date.

As part of the interview, you will be asked to deliver a 15-minute virtual training session. We will share the training topic when we invite you to attend the interview.

About Neurodiverse Connection

Neurodiverse Connection is a neurodivergent led Community interest Company.

Our mission is to:

• Listen to and amplify neurodivergent views and voices.
• Give additional consideration to intersectionality and how we can support the amplification of views and voices that are often unseen and unheard.
• Support people from different neurologies to understand each other, facilitating solutions to the double empathy problem.
• Lead on changing understanding of sensory and social processing differences, particularly in relation to the built environment.
• Challenge the common misunderstandings and misconceptions of autism and support an improved understanding of neurodiversity within health and social care.
• Promote an improved understanding of neurodivergent culture and communication.
• Support neurodivergent people to have equal opportunities in life.
• Support neurodivergent people to have equal opportunities and outcomes in health.
• Support neurodivergent employment, including in leadership positions and facilitating change for the neurodivergent community.

How we work

Neurodiverse Connection is a new Community Interest Company. We are working to be a neurodiversity affirming and supportive organisation. We want to support you as an important team member to work on projects that you love, that align with your interests and skills and enable you to have a balanced and rewarding work and personal life. We welcome you working with us and providing gentle challenge if we don’t get this right, so we can learn together. We want to see neurodivergent people treated better, and that starts with us. We hope you’ll work with us to champion this approach for other people, too.

Our commitment to you

It’s part of our mission to be a great place to work and to demonstrate how to work in neurodivergent affirming ways. We believe this is beneficial to everyone, regardless of neurology.

We aim to:

• Enable you to shape your role to your strengths and interests.
• Offer flexibility in delivery hours, within agreed parameters.
• Work to make Neurodiverse Connection an organisation that you enjoy being part of, that supports you in your role, that recognises your contribution and that delivers great outcomes for the neurodivergent people we work to support.
• Support to develop in your role through access to training, shadowing and mentoring.
• Access to supervision and a reflective space to support you in a lived experience role.
• Involve you in shaping and directing the organisation.
• Listen when we don’t get it right, and welcome constructive feedback.
• Involve team members in development opportunities and spending the social value we’ve accumulated together.
• 35 hour working week (pro rata).
• 4% work place pension contribution.
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata).
• Access to a wellbeing fund.

Application deadline: Monday 7th July, 9am

A distinguished Housing Association in Berkshire is looking to take on a Capital Accountant on a 9 month basis to begin with.  The organisation aims to help people flourish by providing great homes and housing services.  This association has a big impact in its communities and creates an inspiring, inclusive place to work.

They are looking to bring someone into their collaborative team who comes from a housing association or property background with experience in Capital Finance, business partnering and project accounting.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the Association’s fixed asset register and component accounting process in accordance with the SORP and ensure ledger reconciliations are carried out and cleared promptly
• Prepare and process ledger journals for month-end, including capitalisation of administrative costs and interest
• Lead the review of accounting policies related to non-current assets, recommending updates where necessary
• Ensure that the firm delivers Value for Money in all aspects of Capital including being involved in project based activities

Requirements:

• Qualified/QBE Accountant with Capital experience within Social Housing
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to translate complex financial information into clear outputs for decision-making

If this role sounds of interest, please apply ASAP as the opportunity is moving fast.

Are you passionate about Disability rights? Do you have experience advocating for others? 

At Equal Lives, we believe in rights, not charity. We believe there should be 'nothing about us without us'. 

An Advocate is an independent professional who can support you to have your voice heard on a particular issue. They can help you to understand a process you are going through and will try to support you to build up your confidence.

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We work with:

• People with physical disabilities

• People with learning difficulties and disabilities

• People with mental health needs

• People who are neurodivergent

• People who are deaf

Purpose of the role:

To provide comprehensive advocacy to people facing disabling barriers, with a non-judgemental approach to ensure that individuals are able to make informed decisions about their lives.

Work to empower people to make their own, informed decisions and support them to have their voice heard.

To offer issue-based advocacy to disabled people in the community on areas such as social care, mental health, housing and child protection.

Community Advocate

Principal tasks:

● Advocate for parents who are currently involved in the Child Protection process, including attending Child Protection meetings, conferences and legal meetings.

● Providing information, advice and advocacy on a range of issues affecting people who face disabling barriers within the community, currently including:

o Mental health care

o Support to access treatment and support services

o Personal budgets and direct payments

o Discrimination and employment issues

o Child protection proceedings

● Being an independent voice for clients.

● Working alongside clients to challenge institutions, organisations and bad practice where needed.

● Visiting clients either at home or in the community and working within Equal Lives’ lone working policies and procedures.

● Communicating with clients in the method that feels most comfortable and accessible for them. This could be via phone calls, emails, letters, video calls, face to face meetings or a combination of all of these.

● Building relationships in order to understand and effectively advocate for people who may not use words to communicate or may find it difficult to express themselves.

● Effectively managing a case list and maintaining comprehensive and up to date case management records using appropriate software and ensuring follow up requirements are carried out in a timely fashion

● Contributing to the team where required

● Developing strong working relationships with relevant organisations and institutions to ensure that the needs of clients are met.

● Working as part of the advocacy team and developing a supportive team culture.

● Keeping up to date with relevant legislation, policies and practice relevant to the role.

● Support other teams within Equal Lives by offering advice and information on specialist areas of knowledge, where needed.

General Tasks:

● Working within Equal Lives policies and procedures at all times

● Working in a way which is boundaried. This includes not working beyond set hours except where required on occasion for a specific reason, being consistent and fair with clients and not overstepping the remit of the role.

● Working closely with colleagues to ensure that Equal Lives services are of the highest possible standards

● Working in a way which is empathic and non-judgemental.

● Empowering service users and undertaking all duties guided by independent living philosophy and social model of disability

● Taking part in supervision, case management, team and other meetings as required

● Participating in open days, conferences and other events as required

● Providing cover for colleagues and undertaking other appropriate duties as required

Person Specification:

Specialist Adviser Advocate

Key characteristics:

3 – High importance

2 – Medium importance

1 – Low importance

A detailed understanding of the barriers faced by disabled people, the Equality Act 2010 and Social Model of Disability

3

Commitment to equality of opportunity and empowerment of disabled people

3

Proven ability to advocate and undertake representation including an understanding of the principles of self and peer advocacy

3

Substantial experience working in an advice/advocacy role including client representation

3

Specialised knowledge and experience in at least two of the following areas:

● Health/Mental Health

● Social care

● Personal budgets and direct payments

● Disability discrimination and employment issues

● Child protection proceedings

3

Ability to organise and manage conflicting priorities within own workload and the team

3

An advocacy qualification at level 3 or equivalent experience

2

Excellent inter-personal and relationship building skills

3

Excellent communication skills and proven experience of adapting your communications to suit a variety of different people.

3

Awareness of the impacts of working with trauma and experience of managing this, as well as an understanding of the importance of self-care.

3

Experience of working with people with learning disabilities and/or high mental health needs.

2

Experience of working with IT, including Office, Word and Excel

2

Personal experience of disability

1

Let's make every day a chance to create a brighter future for the next generation!

Would you like to be part of the coolest team in town, collaborating with our Outreach and Marketing legends and our friendly customer service team here at The King's Trust? Together, we'll ensure that our young people get onboarded and engaged in our programmes safely and with style.

Dive deep to uncover any barriers that stand in their way, helping to remove those barriers to enable them to shine and propelling them on their journey towards amazing outcomes. Responsible for a group of young people, for one-on-one support and guidance or just gently pointing them in the right direction. You'll be on a mission to assist with travel expenses and find clever ways to handle their other commitments. You'll champion their support and learning needs with employers, and you'll be the ultimate liaison, working alongside partners like the job centre to ensure that nothing stands in the way of their success!

You’ll also be the guiding light for our delivery partners and service providers as we want them to deliver the best experience and outcomes for our young people. High-fives all around! Roll up your sleeves and deliver employability sessions directly to our incredible young people. You'll also help our Delivery Partners and volunteers do the same, both in person and virtually through our trusty MS Teams. When we're doing things face-to-face, you’ll need to hit the road and be there in person to help with programme delivery or programme visits to make sure all is running as smoothly as possible.

And if that’s not enough to keep you busy, you’ll also be keeping meticulous records of information and data on our young people, volunteers, and partners. It's all about making sure every step of their journey is accurately reflected in our systems so that it complies with our funding contracts.

We are a massive advocate of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion so it would be amazing if you could lead the charge in creating an environment where everyone feels seen, by implementing a local action plan that supports our big-picture EDI goals. Let's make positive change happen!

Be ready for anything and everything. Alongside all these fantastic responsibilities, you might find yourself wearing different hats and rocking them like a pro, this could even include deputising when the need arises.

Join the King's Trust Team and let’s make magic happen!

Warehouse Operative

Nottingham NG7

Salary:£24434 per annum

Location:Nottingham, NG7 2SD

Hours:Full Time, 37.5 hours per week

Benefits:25 days holiday, pro-rata, 5.5% Employer Pension Contribution including Life Cover, Occupational Sick Pay Benefits & Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Paternity Leave and Pay, plus more

Reporting to:Warehouse Manager

FareShare Midlands is the region’s largest food redistribution charity, tackling inequality, transforming lives and ensuring no good food goes to waste. We rescue surplus food and redistribute it to 650 local charities and community organisations, feeding 60,000 people every week. We also invest in communities, providing education, training and volunteering opportunities, helping over 700 individuals to date to build a better future. Together, we’re fighting hunger, reducing food waste and creating opportunities across the Midlands. Learn more by going to our website. 

The Role

To undertake all aspects of warehouse duties, ensuring effective, safe and efficient distribution of food each day. You will have responsibility for coordination of our food stock, from goods-in to picking, dispatch and stock rotation and will be expected to drive vans, and Fork Lift Trucks (training provided). Working closely with the wider team and volunteers, you will also support the monitoring and utilisation of warehouse space, stock, deliveries and collections to ensure food reaches its destination amongst our members safely, on time and in full.

Key duties and responsibilities:

1. Operations

• Undertake all warehouse duties, ensuring effective, safe and efficient co-ordination and distribution and of food
• To work to performance indicators so that stock is accurate and delivery routes are efficient to allow the organisation to grow
• To ensure that all work areas – both inside and outside the warehouse - are clean, organised and safe to work in
• Follow all H&S and Food Safety standards set out in the FareShare policies and procedures to ensure the safety of all our colleagues & visitors, and the safe receipt of food by all our members.
• Undertake van/Fork Lift Truck driving duties to ensure effective, efficient timely and safe delivery & collection of food, in line with compliance standards
• Ensuring great customer service in delivery
• Loading and unloading, sorting for, and following deliveries, ensuring safe lifting, and carrying
• Keep vehicles refuelled, maintained, operational and clean and tidy, ready for the next delivery run
• Refer van “issues”, in a timely manner to Transport Department to ensure minimum disruption to service delivery
• Undertake all checks and procedures from pre-delivery to post-delivery
• Ensure lock up, parking and storage of vans and equipment following completion of deliveries

2. Volunteer Communication & Co-ordination

• Work closely with the volunteer teams a diverse group ranging from regular and long-term, volunteers, placements (e.g. Job Centre) to business people having just a 1-day volunteering experience – to ensure that all shift duties are covered and teams work effectively
• Provide leadership and guidance to volunteers, ensuring they follow all policies and procedures, high standards of accuracy are maintained and their volunteer experience with FSM is a satisfying one.
• Work closely with the Warehouse Manager, Volunteer Manager & wider staff team with the recruitment, training and development of volunteers in the context of our commitment to Equal Opportunities
• Participate in end of day reviews and planning for the next day’s activities
• Maintain excellent relations and communications with volunteers, staff, food suppliers and charities, at all times

3. Standards

• Ensure compliance with relevant Health & Safety, Food Hygiene and other standards applicable to the building, vehicles, refrigeration equipment, our staff and volunteers. carrying out risk assessments as required
• Uphold and develop high quality customer care towards & communication with our Community Food Members (CFMs)

4. Administration

• Ensure that food movements are accurately logged on the electronic stock management system
• Carry out depot administration, including running reports, correspondence with member groups, updating volunteer records
• Ensure that relevant administrative matters are dealt with in a timely way, for instance food safety traces & customer complaints.

Person Specification - Skills, Qualities & Experience

Skills

• Excellent, clear and proactive communication skills, both internal and with external stakeholdersTeam working skills, including both the ability to delegate and to develop people with a positive approach
• Good organisational skills including attention to detail, an ability to prioritise and meet deadlines working with own team
• All round good health and ability to do physically demanding work at times
• A positive and creative attitude in support of our FareShare & partners values
• A motivation to collaborate with and develop others, with a demonstrable commitment to Equal Opportunities
• A flexible work approach, including a willingness to cover alternative shift rota

Qualifications

• Up-to-date driving license
• IT literacy, in particular of using Microsoft applications (Outlook, Word
• Sound numeracy skills
• Qualifications in Food Hygiene, Health & Safety as it applies to food distribution (or if not it is essential that you have the commitment to training in these areas

Desirable Experience

• Experience of working in a warehouse environment, preferably with food
• Experience of working with individuals who may feel vulnerable or need support
• No major endorsements on license such as DR, DG or IN. Successful candidates will have a full clean UK driving license (6 points or less will be considered)
• Previous multi-drop experience is preferred however not essential.
• The role requires manually loading stock into a van (up to 20/30kg) and unload each delivery
• A good geographical knowledge of the County and surrounding area would be helpful.

Values and behaviours 

• A commitment to Equal Opportunities
• An appreciation of FareShare Midlands’ mission and vision
• Flexibility of approach and ability to work in a team
• Proven ability to develop and maintain good working relations, with both internal and external audiences

How to Apply:

If you would like to apply for this role, please create a supporting statement to demonstrate your suitability and to explain your interest in both the job and FareShare Midlands. Please send your supporting statement with a copy of your CV.

We continue to strive to ensure that the profile of our staff and volunteers reflects the diverse communities we serve across the Midlands. As such we encourage and welcome applications from all our communities. We particularly welcome applications from people from ethnically diverse backgrounds as they are currently under-represented within FareShare Midlands. 

                                     We will be actively interviewing applicants as they apply.

Brunswick Centre’s teams are an ambitious and driven bunch, with a passion for combatting stigma and making sure everyone has the tools they need to live a healthy and fulfilling life free of stigma.

The Care Navigation and Case Worker Lead is integral to this aim and is key to improving the health and wellbeing of the communities we serve ensuing they receive the appropriate services at the right time.

Working with a multi-disciplinary team, the postholder will be experienced in person-centred casework, ensuring we deliver high quality, outcome focused services, projects and interventions to service users on a one-to-one, group and community basis.

Previous experience of HIV services is not essential as on-the-job training and education will be provided. However, the postholder must share Brunswick Centre’s values and a willingness to learn.

The Brunswick Centre aims to be representative of the communities we serve and, as such, we would especially welcome applications from women, those from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic communities, those with a disability, those with lived experience of the issues we work with and those who identify as a gender other than that they were assigned at birth (including non-binary and gender-fluid).

Safeguarding underpins our approach to delivering services, working with service users and the recruitment of staff, sessional workers and volunteers. As such, applicants need to show and demonstrate their commitment to safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk. In addition, applicants will need to demonstrate their:

• Commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice
• Commitment to confidentiality, information governance and data protection
• Organisational and team working skills

Why you’d work for us…

• So you can use your skills and passion to influence change and improve outcomes for some of the most stigmatised and marginalised people in Calderdale
• Gain experience, build your transferable skills and learn new ones
• Be part of an amazing, committed team challenging stigma, bias, and inequalities

What you’d get from us…

• Job security
• An organisation with over 30 years of experience in the community
• Training and development opportunities
• A generous annual leave entitlement, 31 day per year plus bank holidays
• 6% pension contribution
• Life Assurance at three-times salary rate
• An employee health plan, helping with the costs of dental, optical treatments etc
• Access to staff counselling
• Perkbox Employee Benefits - 1000+ deals and discounts
• Travel expenses
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Earn between £25,991 – 27,290.55 per annum

At Evolve Counselling CIO, our mission is professional, accredited mental health talking therapies - at low cost or no-cost - for those who need them most.

Working with adults as private individuals, or through employee wellbeing and assistance schemes, we offer hundreds of remote or face-to-face sessions every month – and demand is growing.

Evolve is growing too. A charitable CIO, we have ambitious plans to extend beyond our Cambridgeshire base, and to find new and better ways to deliver the very best in mental health support for our clients.

The new Business Development lead is crucial to the long-term success and impact of Evolve Counselling.

You will be securing new and existing professional mental health counselling contracts with a range of commercial clients, increasing our engagement with private individuals - either referred to us or independently seeking the best counselling, plus sourcing charitable grants and sponsorships to support our ‘low-cost or no-cost’ ambitions, and building voluntary sector partnerships to further our work.

A good background in charitable fundraising and development, or solid commercial new business/sales management experience, is essential.

This is a part-time role, remote working, but with a requirement to be able to attend frequent on-site meetings concentrated upon Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, and Northamptonshire - as well as across the wider UK.

Salary: £12,500 pro rata for 15 hours a week (£29.2k FTE). Initially 18 months, with the possibility of extension to permanent full-time for on-target performance.

For the full job details and to apply, please contact Margaret Brown or view on our website. 

Application by emailed CV with a covering letter.

The closing date for applications is 3 July 2025 at 12:00 midday.

Job Purpose:

To provide operational management of the Substance Misuse Through-the-Gate (SMTTG) programme, which supports Lambeth and Southwark women in custody and their transition back into the community. The Coordinator will play a key role in ensuring the service is delivered to a high standard by line managing staff, developing strong partnerships with prisons and recovery services, and fostering a culture of quality, learning, and accountability.

The post holder will also hold a caseload, working directly with women in custody to support them into community services. They will provide robust Through-the-Gate (TTG) support on release and continue to work with women in the community for up to six months to ensure a smooth transition and sustainable recovery.

Key Responsibility Areas:

1. Lead the operational management of the Substance Misuse TTG programme, ensuring high-quality, trauma-responsive support for women impacted by the criminal justice system
2. Manage and develop staff to foster a strong, inclusive, and reflective team culture
3. Deliver direct support to women, ensuring a trauma-informed and person-centred approach
4. Develop effective relationships with key stakeholders in prisons and the community to strengthen partnerships and share expertise

We are seeking a proactive and analytical Assistant Finance and Operations Business Partner to join our Finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to grow their career in financial management within the charity sector. As an Assistant Finance and Operations Business Partner, you will work alongside the different directorates of the Charity, providing financial information, tools, analysis and insight.

You will work closely with all areas of the Charity, forming good relationships with stakeholders, providing financial support and analysis and explaining finance processes to non-finance staff.  You will have a good understanding of basic accounting and be able to explain concepts such as accruals and prepayments to non-finance colleagues in a clear and practical manner.

You will provide organised and timely routine assistance to colleagues around the business on a variety of topics and will be well-informed on Finance team processes to do this effectively.

You will support the Finance and Operations Business Partner in facilitating communication and support between Finance and the wider organisation, ensuring that Finance is always at the forefront of any decision making.  In a period where Alzheimer’s Research UK is looking to continue to grow, you will be key in making sure that financial and other operational impact is considered at all times.

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

· Support the implementation of best financial practices.

· Facilitate communication between Finance and non-Finance teams.

· Process the quarterly financial forecasts and annual budgets using Excel and Microsoft Business Central.

· Assist in the budgeting and forecasting processes, liaising with budget holders to ensure accuracy and engagement.

· Produce and update reports and graph analysis using Jet excel reports and Power BI.

· Support preparation of the monthly management reports and commentary by preparing initial statement of figures, proofreading the work of others and adding any information obtained through meetings with stakeholders.

· Administrate and track access to finance system.

· Provide financial training to operational stakeholders as required, to enhance financially sound decision making across the organisation.

· Act as a conduit between Corporate Services and the rest of the organisation to ensure that all operational aspects are consulted and considered before decisions are made.

· Lead on established finance onboarding processes and assist in continuous improvement of onboarding.

· Create clear and engaging finance documentation aimed at non-Finance users in collaboration with the Finance and Operations Business Partner.

· Help maintain financial controls and ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements.

· Be the first port of call for business partnering team queries.

· Attend business partnering meetings, keep records and follow up on agreed actions.

· Partner teams on small project financial reviews and reporting, e.g. Reporting ROI on an activity and working with business to ensure accuracy.

· Opportunity to gain broader finance experience through training on and occasionally covering core Finance team member tasks.

· Opportunity to take responsibility for business partnering on smaller budgets.

What we are looking for:

· Part-qualified accountant or equivalent experience.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including an advanced knowledge of Excel, with an understanding of functions used to sort, summarise and check data.

· Working knowledge of accounting principles and practices

· Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and numeracy skills

· Strong organisational and time management skills

· Ability to problem solve

· Ability to build constructive relationships with stakeholders at all levels

· Ability to communicate effectively to colleagues at all levels across the Charity

· Ability to interpret information and prioritise what is important

· Proactive and friendly attitude

· Methodical and adaptable approach

Additional Information:

Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.

Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals.  This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.

Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. 

Salary: Circa £32,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.

The closing date for applications is the 15th June 2025, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.  We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.  Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.

As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website.

How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.

About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure.  Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope. 

There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure. 

In 2024, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement. This is the second consecutive time; we have been awarded a Best Companies 3-star accreditation.

We were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:

· 18th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.

· 10th in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.

· 2nd in the 30 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.

In addition, we were also shortlisted for a special award recognising the work undertaken on reducing our environmental impact.

In 2021, we were awarded the HR Management award by The Charity Times for our Wellbeing initiatives throughout the pandemic.

In 2020, we demonstrated our commitment to changing the way we think and act about mental health in the workplace and signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge. 

ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference. 

To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK

Giving is integral to every church. Whether this is time, money, spiritual gifts, practical skills or other resources. Being generous with all that God has given us is Biblical, is a key Spiritual practice and is an essential factor in growing healthy churches. As a diocese we are seeking to promote a culture of generosity to further the good work already happening in our churches.

We are looking for someone who is able to encourage others in the important relationship between generous giving and mission and can help churches across the Diocese to develop and demonstrate a culture of generosity and how to align their resources with the Diocese’s vision and mission of their church.

Some of the main responsibilities of the Generous Giving Enabler are:

The post holder will work closely with the Discipleship and Mission team, Director of Finance, clergy and lay leaders to develop and implement a comprehensive Giving Strategy which

• encourages confident teaching and preaching on Christian generosity and giving and supports our churches in developing their congregational giving.
• communicates the positive impact and practical costs of providing mission and ministry across the diocese, and the way in which this is funded through the parish share
• support parishes in accessing other sources of funding, including charitable funding and legacy giving and by providing access to training and resources.
• makes effective use of statistical information on parish giving and finance, and trends in diocesan and national giving

What we are looking for in a Generous Giving Enabler:

To fulfil this crucial role, you must have a committed Christian faith and be passionate about helping Christians understand and live out the call to be generous. Public speaking skills and the ability to lead training courses are also essential as is the ability to understand Church finances and familiarity with fundraising and income generation.  

It is an Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9 part 1 of the Equality Act 2010) of this post to have a committed Christian faith” as this role requires personal experience and knowledge of Christian Spirituality.

For further information, and to apply, please see the job description or visit our website using the link below

Lead with integrity. Influence at the highest level. Make a difference that matters.

The Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association is seeking a strategic and experienced Head of Governance and Compliance to lead a function that underpins trust, transparency, and ethical leadership across the organisation.

They believe in a world free from MND and work tirelessly to improve care and support for those living with the disease.

Location: Northampton (Hybrid - 2days per week in the office)
Full-time | Permanent
Salary: £68,000 per annum + benefits

The Role:

Sitting at the heart of the charity and reporting to the CEO, you'll provide expert advice to the Chair, Board of Trustees, and Executive Leadership Team. As Company Secretary, you'll be responsible for ensuring that their governance practices, legal compliance and risk frameworks are not only robust, but forward-thinking, inclusive and empowering.

Key aspects of the role:

• Lead the governance function and develop frameworks, policies and systems that support accountability, learning and effective oversight
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with the Board, ELT, and wider teams to embed good governance at every level
• Deliver high-quality support for all Board and Committee meetings, including agenda planning, minutes, follow-up, and action tracking
• Manage statutory compliance and reporting, including submissions to Companies House and the Charity Commission
• Oversee the Association's risk management framework, working with the ELT to ensure risks are understood, monitored, and well-managed
• Take the lead on trustee recruitment, onboarding and succession planning
• Respond to serious complaints on behalf of the CEO or Chair, overseeing investigations and ensuring learning is captured
• Monitor and report on governance performance and stay alert to changes in legislation or sector standard.

We're looking for:

• A senior governance professional, ideally with charity or membership body experience
• Strong understanding of UK charity and company law, compliance and risk
• Experience advising Boards and senior leadership with confidence and diplomacy
• Excellent judgement, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
• CGI qualified (or working towards) desirable, but not essential

This role includes fantastic benefits:

This includes 28 days of annual leave (increasing to 33 after 5 years), plus Bank Holidays, access to UK Healthcare covering dental, eyecare, and Health & Wellbeing services, a 24/7 phone and video GP service, life assurance, and access to confidential counselling helplines.

You'll also enjoy salary sacrifice schemes like Cycle to Work and Buy/Sell Annual Leave, a Benefit Hub for lifestyle discounts, an enhanced pension scheme, and a wealth of training and personal growth opportunities.

Ready to make a meaningful difference?

Join a team where your leadership and values will shape the future of the MND Association and help improve lives across the UK. If you're excited by the opportunity to drive ethical governance at the heart of a high-impact charity, we'd love to hear from you.

Send your CV to Priya at Charity People

Closing date: 16th of June at 12pm
First Stage Interview: 14th of July
Second Stage Interview: 28th of July

Charity People actively promote equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experiences of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender identity, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We know that greater diversity leads to even greater results for the charities we work with.

• Support less experienced staff via positive and effective team working, to achieve high quality standards of care that are set and agreed by the Registered Manager on behalf of the Trust.  
• Participate to establish an enabling culture, which individually and in groups, actively promotes the young people’s life chances to achieve optimal outcomes in line with the Quality care standards.
• Contribute to the development, implementation, monitoring and review of systems and policies which ensure compliance with legislative regulations and that high standards are achieved thus maximising quality of care, protection and appropriate control.
• Supervise and/or undertake keyworking responsibilities, including primary responsibility for the more complex cases, especially where safeguarding issues are involved.
• Develop, demonstrate, promote and maintain a good level of awareness of safeguarding issues, assessing and recording risk.  
• You will work flexibly to undertake the full range of duties in a well-planned way that respects and values the Children and Young People as individuals.

• An essential for this role is a QCF Level 4 in children, young people and families practitioner or equivalent.
• Significant childcare experience.
• Experience of working with statutory and voluntary agencies.
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary approach to meeting clinical, physical and emotional needs.
• An ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team, taking the lead when required, maintaining & encouraging open and honest communication.
• A good standard of written English and IT skills would be essential, you will be writing reports and keep record of the Children and Young Peoples progress.
• Transporting children / young people to an activity or school is a requirement. A driving licence that has been held for 12 months would be desirable.

• Annual Leave 27-day holiday plus 8 days bank holidays rising to 30 after 5 years, 33 days after 10 years
• Generous pension scheme and death in service benefit, an initial contribution of 4% company pension contributions and up to 6 x basis salary death in service 
• Occupational sick pay and family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.
• Reward and Discount platform offering discounts at high street shops, travel, insurances etc.
• Eligibility to apply for Blue Light card
• Proud to be a real living wage employer
• Refer a friend scheme, be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with us
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including apprenticeship qualifications
• Long service awards including cash gifts and extra holiday.
• Promotion of Wellbeing across the organisation including Mental Health First Aiders offering wellbeing support from trained colleague and free weekly yoga session in person or online.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for you and adults at your home

Are you a visual storyteller with a passion for design that inspires action? Do you want to help shape the brand of a modern, vibrant, and inclusive organisation that empowers young people across the globe?

We are looking for a talented and visionary Graphic Designer to join our team at a pivotal time. In this newly created in-house role, you will be instrumental in helping to evolve and elevate the visual identity of the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, ensuring our brand resonates with young people and decision-makers, and reflects the power of non-formal education worldwide.

From refreshing our global brand to designing dynamic content and campaign materials, your creativity will help drive awareness, engagement, and participation in the Award. You'll work collaboratively with teams across the Foundation and our international network, producing materials that not only look great, but carry real meaning and purpose.

Key responsibilities

• Brand Development & Identity: Lead creative development to refresh our brand so that it communicates impact, celebrates young people, and demonstrates our vision and values
   
• Visual Storytelling & Content Design: Translate complex ideas and data into accessible and visually engaging formats by creating assets for campaigns, content series, publications and digital platforms— including social media graphics, short-form videos and animations, marketing materials, reports, infographics, toolkits, and event assets
   
• Innovation & Accessibility: Stay informed on design trends and youth visual culture to bring fresh ideas, a user-centred mindset, and an inclusive approach that keeps our visual storytelling current and compelling, whilst ensuring accessibility and cultural relevance to young people across the world
• Internal Support: Work with teams across the organisation to develop brand-aligned guidelines, templates, resources, and capacity-building in visual communication principles

The Director of Finance & Governance is a key member of Helen Bamber Foundation’s Management Team and plays a pivotal role in designing and delivering the organisation’s strategy and approach. The role will lead the finance infrastructure of the organisation and prioritise enabling the organisation’s growth.  You will work in close collaboration with the CEO and other members of the Mangement Team to develop the capacity, capability and impetus of the organisation in achieving impact at scale through direct delivery, partnerships and systems change for survivors of torture and trafficking across the UK and globally.

Your priorities will include providing strategic leadership in developing and managing finance and leading on several governance systems and functions, as well as directly leading on specific strategic projects. You will contribute to the development and implementation of a strategy to secure the organisation’s  long-term financial health and growth, enabling us to deliver our vision and mission. Together with your Management Team colleagues, you will create an environment, culture, policies, processes and practices which ensure the Helen Bamber Foundation Group is an exemplary place to work.

The role of Director of Finance & Governance is critical to ensuring the Helen Bamber Foundation Group delivers its ambitious strategy to increase impact on all survivors of trafficking and torture.  It is an exciting time to be joining us and you will help ensure we build upon our success to date to increase impact and income.  We would like to hear from you, whatever your background. We do not believe that prior charity experience is necessary for this role, please do apply if you believe you have the skills, experience and confidence to make a financial and strategic contribution to our ambition to grow impact.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Strategic leadership and management

Reporting to the CEO, and working closely with the Management Team and the Board, the Director of Finance & Governance will have responsibilities to:

• Work collaboratively with Management Team colleagues to provide operational leadership and development for the whole organisation, building our capacity and capability to deliver our strategy. 
• Work with the CEO to develop robust governance systems and infrastructure that will strengthen accountability, and support growth and deliver impact.
• Lead, manage and develop the Finance Team supported by the Senior Finance Manager.

• Conduct strategic financial planning to support the decision making of the Management team, Board sub-committees and the Board, and report to the Board as appropriate working with the Executive Team Assistant in this regard.

• Oversee and regularly review and update the organisational risk register, including financial and governance risks..
• Act as strategic lead on processes, systems development and internal controls.

Finance oversight and leadership

• Oversee all aspects of finance to enable effective day-to-day running of the Helen Bamber Foundation group and to support the continuous improvement of employee experience.
• Finalise annual financial statements/periodic financial reports (where required), and provide them to the CEO, Board and Board subcommittees for consideration and approval.
• Lead on the Helen Bamber Foundation Group audit process, working with the external auditors.
• Ensuring all statutory and non-statutory reporting requirements are met.
• Lead on budgeting and reforecasting across the organisation, supporting and challenging other teams to predict income and expenditure and make sound financial decisions, presenting to the Board and Board subcommittees.
• Support organisational planning by developing the systems to enable teams to model potential future work - e.g. costs of expansion of an existing programme or modelling potential new programmes and projects.
• Oversee the production of management accounting information, including internal monthly management accounts, quarterly reports for the Board, and financial reports for funders. Develop, maintain and monitor the financial systems of the organisation to ensure the accurate & timely production of these reports.
• Ensure compliance with agreements and contracts in relation to banks and external service providers.
• Monitor and report on the overall funding status, and ensure the timely reporting on grants is well supported.

• Support the preparation of applications for fundraising. Conduct financial analysis and review of existing and proposed strategic programmes, projects, and campaigns, contributing to decision making in this area.

• Oversee staff payroll, handling of petty cash and banking of donations, management of activity fees and credit control process.

Governance

• Work with the CEO and Executive Team Assistant to ensure that governance arrangements are fit-for-purpose, compliant and embody the spirit of partnership which defines the Helen Bamber Foundation Group.
• Support the Board and Board sub-committees, producing papers, and monitoring actions.
• Manage the organisational risk register including updating and monitoring of actions and Board discussions.
• Work with the Board to continue the development of outstanding governance policies and practices.
• Work with the CEO to develop and evolve the induction and training schedules for Trustees.
• Act in the capacity of Company Secretary.

Additional duties

• Act at all times as an ambassador for the Helen Bamber Foundation Group representing us at internal and external events.
• Perform any other task assigned by the CEO or Board.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

 Experience

• A relevant professional qualification in accountancy (CIMA, ACA, ACCA, CIPFA) or substantial relevant finance experience.
• Track record of achievement in a senior strategic-level financial management role.
• Demonstrable financial leadership and a thorough understanding of best practices in setting and managing budgets and oversight of day-to-day financial management.
• Experience of preparing financial statements, consolidated accounts and seeing through the audit process from start to finish, including dealing with external auditors.
• Proven track record of building, developing and managing teams.
• Demonstrable experience in working successfully as part of a senior leadership team.
• Experience of managing change and growth.
• Knowledge and experience of charity finance would be an advantage.
• Experience of operating at a senior level within a role which requires an organisation-wide, cross-functional perspective on issues, challenges and opportunities would be an advantage.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to build trust and respect internally and externally, including with trustees, partners and clients.
• Ability to demonstrate tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to work at pace and across multiple projects whilst maintaining exemplary accuracy and quality of work.
• Ability to demonstrate strategic management capability.
• Strong collaborative approach to team working and ability to lead and motivate staff teams and external stakeholders.
• Ability to produce high quality communications for a range of stakeholders including representing the charity as needed.
• Ability to think laterally and develop creative and innovative solutions.
• Advanced computer skills in MS Office programs, particularly Excel.
• Demonstrable commitment to the Helen Bamber Foundations Group’s core values.

APPLICATION PROCESS

The first stage is to complete on our online application form on our website by 9am on Monday 23rd June 2025

The website form will asked you to:

1. Upload a short covering letter. Please tell us why the position appeals to you, and how your skills and experience demonstrate your suitability for the role. Please also state in your covering letter when you would be available to start the role.
2. Upload your current CV.
3. Complete an online Equal Opportunities monitoring form – completion of this form will help us ensure that our recruitment procedures operate in such a way as to provide genuine equality of opportunity. The questions are entirely optional, and this information will not be available to members of the selection panel.

SELECTION PROCESS

Longlisted candidates are scheduled to be invited to a short introductory online interview of 15 minutes on Monday 30th June 2025.

Shortlisted candidates are scheduled to be invited to interview on the 11th July 2025 and will be conducted either in person at our office or where needed via Zoom.