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Job Title: Skills and Employability Adviser (SEND Specialist)
Location: Eastbourne and covering the West of East Sussex
Salary: £25,497 - £30,476 pro rata (depending on experience)
Hours: Part-time (29.6 hours per week)
Contract: Permanent
Reports to: Area Manager
About CXK
CXK empowers people to succeed in employment, education and training. The charity strives for a fairer society where everyone can grow and realise their potential. “The CXK Way” embodies the following core values:
- Ethical – We work with professionalism, honesty and integrity.
- Passionate – We reach out enthusiastically to all who need out support.
- Innovative – We inspire, enhance and improve.
- Collaborative – We engage, support and share with others.
The Youth Employability Service
CXK delivers the Ychnoouth Employability Service (YES) across East Sussex, commissioned by East Sussex County Council. We offer information, advice, support and guidance to young people in academic years 12 and 13 who are not in education, employment or training (NEET), helping them to explore their options, plan and then take their next steps. We also work with schools supporting young people in year 11 who are at risk of becoming NEET. Liaising with a range of other services, YES is focussed on supporting young people to achieve their potential.
The Team
The YES team support young people from across the county, seeing them at CXK bases, partner venues or in community settings. The team assess and action plan with young people referred to the service, supporting them to understand their options and take steps toward achieving their goals around education, training and/ or employment. Working with a wide range of young people, the team approach is focused, creative and persistent, building on young peoples’ confidence and motivation alongside their skills and personal growth.
About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Skills and Employability Adviser (SEND Specialist)
You will support a caseload of young people aged 16 to 18 with SEND who are either not in education, employment, or training (NEET), or at risk of becoming NEET. You will guide them through re-engagement with suitable post-16 provisions and provide targeted intervention to those who have withdrawn from or not started their named placements. For young people with an Educational, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) in Year 14 and above, you may also offer short-term support through a brief intervention approach.
You will support young people at risk of NEET as they transition from secondary education into post-16 pathways. Working across the West of East Sussex with students in special schools and mainstream settings, you will play a key role in ensuring that young people with SEND —particularly those with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)—receive the tailored guidance and support they need to progress confidently into further education, training, or employment. Your work will align with East Sussex’s Assessment and Planning Team and the statutory guidance outlined in the SEND Code of Practice. You will build positive working relationships through co-located working, and accurate input into relevant databases.
You will maintain regular contact with the young people you support, building trust and ensuring that casework is delivered with care and consistency. Your role will involve assessing needs, action planning, reviewing progress, and adapting support as required. You'll also act as a champion for SEND-specific opportunities and resources—ensuring young people, parents, providers, and wider stakeholders are aware of what’s available and how it can help.
About You
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience working with young people with SEND, who understands the post-16 education and training landscape and the importance of person-centred support. You will be a confident communicator and collaborator, able to manage a varied caseload and make a genuine impact on the lives of the young people you support.
Skills and Knowledge
At CXK we are proud to be a disability confident and equal opportunities employer. We actively promote diversity within our workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Minimum Criteria
- Relevant qualification in youth work, careers guidance, education, or SEND
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with experience liaising effectively with schools, parents/carers, and multi-agency professionals
Essential Criteria
- Full UK driving licence and use of own vehicle
- Experience working with young people with SEND, including those with an EHCP
- Knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and statutory responsibilities relating to post-16 transition
- Proven ability to engage and support young people who are NEET or at risk of NEET
- Ability to assess individual needs, develop action plans, and monitor progress
- Skilled in managing a varied caseload and maintaining accurate and confidential records
- Understanding of the post-16 education, training, and employment landscape.
- Experience of co-located or multi-agency working in an educational or support setting
- Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a team
- Competent in using IT systems, databases, and digital communication tools
Employee Experience
A career with CXK is deeply rewarding and offers the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of young people. As part of the Youth Employability Service (YES) team, this role gives you the chance to empower and motivate young people with SEND to take positive steps into education, employment, or training.
You’ll work independently and proactively, with the flexibility to manage your own diary and plan your week around the needs of your caseload. No two days are the same—you’ll balance 1:1 support, multi-agency collaboration, school visits, and provider engagement. It’s a role that requires initiative, empathy, and a passion for creating opportunities for young people who need it most.
At CXK, we are committed to supporting our staff to grow, thrive, and develop their potential. You’ll be part of a supportive and collaborative team that values inclusion, wellbeing, and continuous learning.
Benefits of working with us
Our employee benefits include:
- 30-33 days holiday, plus bank holidays
- Defined contribution pension scheme (matched by CXK up to 10% depending on length of service criteria)
- Benenden private healthcare cover
- Flexible working
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Training and development programmes and opportunities
- Mental and physical healthcare initiatives and more
Recruitment Timeline
Vacancy closing date: Thursday 3rd July 2025
Application review date: Friday 4th July 2025
Interviews dates: Tuesday 22nd July 2025
Useful Information
If you have any questions, please contact the Recruitment Team.
Please note: Applicants will need to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide references before any offer of employment is made.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Housing Justice is committed to ensuring everyone has a safe and secure place to live. We work with people of all backgrounds, including those most marginalised by society, such as refugees and individuals with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF). We provide innovative housing solutions and foster supportive community networks through volunteer-led initiatives and partnerships.
This is a strategic leadership role driving the expansion and impact of our work in developing a portfolio of sustainable housing options for people seeking sanctuary in Wales. This role will focus on scaling our accommodation offer, positioning it as a flagship model of hospitality and welcome for people facing homelessness due to immigration status or displacement. The Manager will support sanctuary seekers whilst managing properties and tenancies, ensuring compliance with regulations.
You will also oversee the strategic direction of our Hosting Project, forging new partnerships, and building a sustainable, volunteer-supported model of community-based housing. The role also plays a vital role in the creation of a positive living environment for clients by implementing effective policies, addressing clients’ needs and resolving concerns.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As a Community Fundraiser, you will use your communication, engagement and people skills to develop strong and lasting relationships in the local community, inspire existing supporters, generate funds and help to deliver a range of fundraising initiatives in support of Good Company's vision.
You will be responsible for identifying new opportunities and exploring the potential for submitting bids. You will support individuals, businesses, schools, clubs, and community groups to reach their fundraising goals and ensuring that all supporter interactions with us are positive. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys networking, thrives on making connections, and wants to use their skills to make a real difference in people’s lives.
Interviews will be held on 24th July.
Please submit a recent CV and a covering letter, addressing the points on the Person Specification.
Our mission is to see a community free from poverty, where everyone can afford life's essentials
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This role sits within their wider marketing team. Its specific focus is to develop and deliver marketing campaigns that promote their commercial activities to both business and customer stakeholders with the ultimate objective of boosting revenue and engagement.
Our client is a dynamic contemporary arts centre and independent charity based in Birmingham. Its mission is to make art an important part of people's lives.
They deliver
- extensive venue hire business, including conferences and meetings
- catering offer, including venue hire hospitality
- Shop and retail offer
This role will work closely with all of the individual commercial teams and the wider marketing team to support the delivery of sales targets and positive profile that ultimately benefit the charity.
Principal Purpose of Post
You’ll deliver dynamic, multi-channel marketing campaigns that shine a spotlight on their commercial offer – captivating both corporate clients and everyday visitors. Your work will directly boost engagement, revenue, and, ultimately support their wider charitable mission.
This role sits at the heart of their Marketing Team, with strong ties to their commercial teams across catering, retail and venue hire.
- To measurably increase profile, awareness and engagement relating to their commercial activities (Business to Business, B2B) and Business to Consumer, B2C)
- To initiate and deliver comprehensive digital and offline marketing campaigns and tactics in line with their Business Plan and strategic priorities
Key Responsibilities
GENERAL MARKETING
To work closely with the Head of Marketing and Head of Trading and relevant teams to:
- Contribute to the development and delivery of their commercial marketing plans, aligning with their wider marketing activities and brand guidelines
- Define and segment target audiences – both business and customers – and reach them through the most effective marketing channels
- Work proactively with their artistic team to identify opportunities for commercial activities that add value to customer experience, flagging these for consideration by the commercial teams and devising/delivering related B2C campaigns to drive return on investment (ROI)
- Develop their commercial Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system and leverage customer behaviour insights to drive loyalty, repeat visits, and meaningful engagement.
- Analysing CRM data, particularly in relation to booking behaviours, to capitalise on opportunities to support client loyalty, retention and repeat bookings (including memberships)
- Develop high quality digital/offline assets to support the full client/booking journey
- Monitor key metrics – socials engagement, footfall, new leads, repeat bookings and conversion - and adapt strategies to maximise impact.
- To work with external suppliers e.g. printers, mailing houses, designers and advertisers to secure and fulfil high quality opportunities at competitive rates (small-scale design work may be required)
- To assist in the smooth running of the department, adhering to agreed financial and administrative systems and budgets.
PROMOTING THEIR VENUE HIRE OFFER
- Champion them as a premium venue for conferences, meetings and creative event hires.
- Create compelling content for B2B promotion of their venue hire offer, prioritising meetings and conferencing. These may include activities such as
- Developing regular targeted B2B marketing campaigns via email marketing, LinkedIn content, case studies and print in close liaison with the commercial hires team and measuring effectiveness through ROI and related analytics
- Keeping their venue hire web content fresh, engaging and up to date, including putting hire events live and keeping food menus and venue hire packages up to date.
- Maintain their presence across relevant venue hire listings, directories and event platforms
CATERING AND RETAIL
- Devise and deliver comprehensive and compelling on-site and digital marketing campaigns to support targeted B2C promotion of their catering and retail offer, driving engagement and sales to support key operational periods (such as school holidays) and measuring effectiveness through ROI and related analytics. These activities may include
- Sourcing and producing high quality signage/point of sale display, seasonal menu designs, promotional print, direct mail in line with their brand guidelines
- Tailoring marketing assets to enhance customer experience of their catering and retail offer, recognising the different motivations of each customer segment
- Ensure the Food & Drink and Retail sections of their website are always looking their best and showcasing what’s new in an appealing way.
- Engaging with local influencers, community groups and potential promotional partners to enhance reach and credibility
Person Specification
Essential
- A creative, organised and data-savvy marketer with experience running integrated campaigns
- Understanding of both B2B and B2C marketing landscapes and can pivot between them with ease.
- Experience of B2B marketing, particularly in promoting services to corporate or professional audiences
- Experience of developing and delivering B2C marketing campaigns, ideally within hospitality, retail, or cultural sectors
- Knowledge and experience of CRM systems
- Knowledge and experience of design packages, ideally Adobe Creative Suite and Canva
- Knowledge and experience of Google Analytics and social media analytics
- Knowledge and experience of search engine and website optimisation techniques
- Strong copywriting and content creation skills.
- A collaborative and proactive approach, who thrives on cross-functional working and clear communication.
- Passionate about arts, culture, and community – and excited by the idea of contributing to a charitable cause through commercial success.
Desirable
- Strong up-to-date knowledge of cultural and hospitality sectors in Birmingham and the region, including key influencers, drivers, challenges, opportunities
- Good knowledge of LinkedIn
- Knowledge and experience of bulk email software
Equal Opportunities & Diversity
All staff are expected to further, promote, and ensure the implementation of, the equal opportunities and diversity policies of their organisation.
They are committed to creating an inclusive environment where individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best work. They are also committed to ensuring their people are a reflection of the communities they serve. They ensure that their recruitment and promotion processes are fair and open to all.
Note
This job description outlines the principal responsibilities and duties of the post holder. It is not meant to be, nor is it, an exhaustive list of specific responsibilities and duties. The post holder will be expected to undertake any other duties which could reasonably be expected as being within the remit of the post and which arise out of changes in legislation, regulations, orders, rules and working practices, methods and procedures and reviews, as directed from time to time.
Whilst they recognise the development of AI in the modern workplace, they would encourage you to take the time to complete your application without the use of AI; no generative AI tool can create the personal touch that you can inject into your own application.
Online Information Session
If you’d like to find out more, they invite you to join members of their marketing team for an online information session Wednesday 2 July at 6pm. They will talk about the role, what a work week may entail and other events and duties the role will engage with. At the end of the session, there will be an opportunity for questions.
Deadline
All applications must be received no later than 9am Monday 7 July 2025.
Late applications will not be considered.
Short-listing
Shortlisted candidates will be informed at the latest by Thursday 10 July 2025
Interviews
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview on Tuesday 15 July 2025
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We're looking for someone to be the regional representative for Crimestoppers in the Avon and Somerset area, with specific responsibility for;
- Creation and delivery of local/county/regionally specific crime-based campaigns in partnership with law enforcement agencies, local committees and volunteers.
- Coordination of cross border and national activity in support of ROCU’S, the NCA and other bodies such as the GLAA.
- Identifying and maximising funding opportunities for our charity including RM post, campaign activity, Fearless workers and for Business Development.
- Enabling volunteer committees to develop so they can operate effectively and achieve their full potential.
- Act as Crimestoppers spokesperson for the region covered, regarding media interviews.
Criteria
Essential
- Project management i.e. scoping planning, implementation and delivery of projects
- Budget management experience
- Ability to spend time away from home to meet the needs of the role.
- Ability to work unsociable hours in line with the needs of the role.
- Ability to work to tight timescales, and to work within pressurised time critical and decision-making scenarios.
Desirable
- Experience of working with the commercial/ statutory sector in relation to campaigns/ media.
- Experience of working with volunteers and the third sector.
- Ability to liaise with senior and junior management within organisations to delivered relevant outcomes.
- Basic knowledge of policing practice.
- Experience of lone working
Please submit a CV and covering letter expressing your interest in the role.
Please submit a CV and covering letter.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
To lead an ambitious and dynamic fundraising team of twelve. to drive increased
fundraising performance across a range of income streams. The post holder will lead
the development and delivery of an ambitious and data driven fundraising strategy
to successfully deliver Weston Park Cancer Charity’s vision.
Leadership
• Champion fundraising across the organisation.
• Be an inspiring ambassador for Weston Park Cancer Charity and ensure this
is reflected in the strategies, outputs, and behaviour of the fundraising team.
• Actively contribute to leading Weston Park Cancer Charity as a member of
the Leadership Team.
• Work closely with the Leadership Team to ensure that appropriate processes
and systems are in place across the organisation, including delivery against
KPIs.
• Attend and actively participate in relevant Board Committee meetings
providing updates, necessary reports, and feedback on the charity’s
fundraising.
• Lead cross-organisational projects in line with organisational strategy and
direction.
• Build strong working relationships with colleagues across the organisation at
all levels, adopting and encouraging a collaborative working approach.
• Keep abreast of, understand, clarify, and implement new or changes in
relevant thinking and legislation, especially those directly affecting
fundraising.
Monitor and manage risk in accordance with the charity’s risk management
policy.
Fundraising
• Lead the development and delivery of an ambitious and data driven
fundraising strategy across a range of income streams to successfully deliver
the charity’s vision.
• Build and inspire a high-performing and results-oriented Fundraising Team
focused on delivering sustainable income to maintain and build on recent
organisational growth.
Ensure that fundraising is supported by appropriate business/activity plans,
and sound financial plans and budgets; and that performance is regularly
monitored and evaluated against plans and budgets.
• Set, monitor, and deliver annual income and expenditure targets in line with
our ambitious plan to grow income.
• Foster a culture of ambition and innovation and support the team to
research, develop, and implement new fundraising approaches to recruit
new donor groups across all income streams.
• Drive change and implement new ways of working across fundraising and
the wider organisation in support of fundraising effectiveness.
• Manage relationships with key supporters and stakeholders and attend
meetings and networking events to unlock new opportunities.
• Strengthen and build on existing supporter relationships, ensuring that all
supporters receive a first-class experience.
• Support the team to develop professional and engaging fundraising
materials including fundraising propositions, applications, proposals, appeals,
pitches, and reports.
• Take overall responsibility for fundraising compliance and ensure that in all
relevant areas, the charity complies with the law, regulation, and stakeholder
and contractual obligations with third parties.
• Collaborate with the Data Manager to maintain oversight of the supporter
database to ensure integrity, legal compliance, and generation of appropriate
insight to support delivery of income growth.
Fundraising Development
• Support the Deputy CEO’s leadership of the charity’s multi-year major
fundraising appeal.
• Work with the Legacy and In Memory Fundraising Manger to deliver and
implement a legacy pipeline and growth in In-Memory giving income.
• Work with the Individual Giving Fundraising Manager to deliver and
implement a strategy which prioritises both the retention and acquisition of
new donors, enhances the use of digital products, platforms, and channels
and delivers the highest standard of supporter care and donor stewardship.
• Lead the fundraising team to focus on deepening and strengthening existing
relationships and building a strong pipeline of new prospects to deliver multiyear
funding from major donors, high profile supporters, trusts, foundations,
and companies.
• Champion the adoption and use of Raisers Edge NXT CRM to effectively
support data-driven decision making and relationship management to
generate supporter insights in support of increased fundraising.
Brand and Marketing
• Working in collaboration with the Deputy CEO, Marketing Manager and
external agencies in the development and delivery of an integrated
marketing and communications strategy that is driven by audience insight.
• Foster a strong working relationship between the fundraising and marketing
team to inspire high-performance and results-oriented marketing.
• Build a community of supporters by delivering a seamless supporter journey
that promotes the charity’s work and delivers greater income generation.
• Empower the fundraising team to successfully deploy our brand.
• Work in partnership with the Marketing Manager to ensure content is up to
date, factually accurate and to manage reputational risk.
People Management
• Create a high-performing team that is ambitious and passionate about
Weston Park Cancer Charity’s vision.
• Provide line management to direct reports, setting, and monitoring
individual performance objectives and motivating the team to be innovative
and professional in its thinking and delivery.
• Ensure all fundraising staff receive consistent and motivating direction and
feedback to enable them to work to the best of their ability.
About you
• You are an experienced team leader with a strong track record of growing
income.
• You enjoy building meaningful, long-term relationships with donors; being a
visible presence to our supporters and role modelling this to the team.
• You are passionate about people and place: you want the best outcomes for
people in South Yorkshire living with and beyond cancer.
• You lead with compassion and authenticity, always having positive regard for
your team, colleagues and people connected to the charity.
• You combine strong interpersonal skills with sound data-driven curiosity.
• You are at your best when you collaborate and you role-model this to others.
• You understand that income growth comes from inspiring with impact and
excellent relationship management.
• Act as an ambassador for Weston Park Cancer Charity, reflecting the objectives
and values, and to always work in the best interests of the charity.
• Support and encourage harmonious internal and external working
relationships.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
YMCA St Paul's Group aims to support and empower young people and communities throughout London and beyond by providing life-changing youth work, essential community services, inclusive health and wellbeing centres, and supported accommodation for those who are at risk of homelessness. As one of the largest YMCAs in Europe, we’re proud of our dual identity as a Charity and Registered Provider of Social Housing.
As part of a bold phase of planned growth under our three year strategic plan, the role of Group Director of New Business & Partnerships has been created. This is an opportunity for a forward-thinking leader to help shape the future of YMCA St Paul’s Group by developing impactful partnerships and unlocking new business opportunities that align with our mission.
Working closely with the CEO and the Executive Team, you will lead our business development efforts, build strategic partnerships, and position YMCA St Paul’s Group to grow our reach and relevance. While the initial focus will likely be in Housing and Support, we also see huge potential in Health & Wellbeing services and beyond.
We are looking for an enterprising and inclusive leader with a strong track record of business development within commissioned or regulated services. You will bring commercial acumen, a collaborative spirit, and a natural ability to build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. While housing experience is valuable, we also welcome candidates with transferable knowledge and experience from other regulated sectors. You do not need to be of Christian faith, but you must be able to respect our ethos and uphold the values we live by.
At YMCA St Paul’s Group, it’s our people who make the difference. We’re committed to creating an environment where colleagues feel a deep sense of belonging and are supported to grow and thrive. That’s why we were recently recognised as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces for Development by Great Places to Work – an achievement that reflects our culture of care, learning and continuous improvement.
We hope that, as you learn more about us, you’ll be excited by the opportunity to be part of our next chapter – and the difference we can make, together.
To download a full copy of the candidate brief and learn more about the role, please click the ‘Apply’ button, where you will be redirected to the website of our recruitment partner, Tall Roots. Applications should include a CV and covering letter. If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please email Mark Crowley at Tall Roots.
At Samaritans, we’re dedicated to reducing suicide and supporting those who need us most. We’re looking for a motivated Trust and Statutory Fundraiser to join our team and play a crucial role in securing funding to deliver life-saving services.
• £35,000 - £38,000 per annum (full time)
• Full time or part time hours considered (full hours is 35 hours per week)
• Permanent contract
• Hybrid working: Linked to our Ewell (Surrey) office. There is an option to occasionally work from an office space in London Bridge.
• In-person working: Meeting in person and working collaboratively are things we value.
• The team currently works from the Ewell office one day a week (Tuesdays).
• We are passionate about flexible working, talk to us about your preferences.
Why Join Us?
• Be part of a supportive, ambitious, and collaborative fundraising team.
• Help secure significant grants to deliver impactful programmes.
• Enjoy a flexible, hybrid working environment.
About the Role
As our Trust and Statutory Fundraiser, you’ll lead our statutory fundraising programme, focusing on government funding and the lottery, while also supporting large trust funding applications. Your responsibilities will include:
• Managing a portfolio of funders and overseeing grant management.
• Researching and developing statutory funding sources.
• Crafting compelling cases for support to secure winning bids.
• Building relationships with funders and internal teams.
• Collaborating on impactful projects and providing timely, high-quality reporting.
A large part of this role is leading on our funding for work in prisons, managing a portfolio of over £1,000,000 across the UK and Ireland.
What We’re Looking For
• Proven experience securing 5- and 6-figure grants through compelling applications.
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills.
• Strong organisational and project management abilities.
• A solid understanding of bid processes and statutory funding.
• The ability to create and manage budgets with attention to detail.
If you’re an entrepreneurial thinker with a passion for delivering meaningful social impact, with strong project management skills, we’d love to hear from you.
Why Samaritans?
We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to supporting our employees to thrive. By joining us, you’ll be making a real difference in the lives of others while developing your skills in a positive and forward-thinking environment.
Working at Samaritans
For further information about Samaritans, including our charity structure, values, employee benefits, and application process, please read our recruitment brochure available here. You can also visit our careers website to access this.
Being Inclusive
We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from disabled, racialised minority and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans.
We’re committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences. Samaritans is a place where your voice matters. We also recognise the value that people with lived experience bring to our work.
Application
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please upload your CV and answer some application questions. Applications close at 9 am on 7 July, with video interviews taking place after 14 July.
Application Questions include;
1. Tell us about your experience and track record in securing five and six-figure gifts from Trusts and Statutory funders? Please provide some examples. 250 words max
2. What interests you about Samaritans and the cause? What do you think makes us compelling to a funder? 250 words max
3. Tell us about your experience and skills in project management, managing stakeholders and strong organisation? 250 words max
We kindly ask that you don’t rely on AI tools for your application answers, cover letter or to generate interview answers. We want to see your own unique ideas and writing skills. We want your application to stand out from the rest and showcase your own strengths.
Apply now and help us create a future where fewer people die by suicide now and help us continue to be there for people when it matters most.
Unseen is working towards a world without slavery. We provide safehouses and support in the community for survivors of trafficking and modern slavery. We also run the Modern Slavery & Exploitation Helpline and work with individuals, communities, businesses, governments, other charities, and statutory agencies to stamp out slavery for good.
Purpose of the role:
This new role will play a key part in delivering Unseen’s fundraising and communications strategy. We’re looking for a passionate, creative communicator to help grow our supporter base and maximise income to support our work to end modern slavery.
- Strengthen existing relationships to retain donors and maximise income (primarily individuals and community groups).
- Grow our community of supporters (primarily individuals and community groups).
- Manage digital fundraising engagement and CRM management.
- Manage supporter communications and engagement.
- Project manage activities, events, and analyse performance.
To apply:
- Please complete the application form attached. This includes a personal statement of 500 words outlining your suitability for the role, and;
- Please send a copy of your CV to jobs @ unseenuk. org with reference to the job title.
The deadline for applications is midnight on Sunday 13 July 2025.
Interviews will likely be held around the week of the 21 July 2025.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive the requisite number of applications. For this reason, we encourage interested candidates to apply early.
As an organisation focused on equality and diversity, we welcome applications from all sections of the community and all backgrounds, including those with a lived experience of modern slavery, those from ethnic minority groups, those with disabilities and those from the LGBTQ+ community.
Any questions, please contact jobs @ unseenuk. org.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Purpose of the job
The Head of Operations ensures UK Youth runs efficiently, compliantly, and with impact. Reporting to the Director of Finance and Operations and working closely with Assistant Directors, the role drives core operations, systems improvement, performance reporting, and policy oversight.
Overseeing IT, CRM, project delivery, governance, and administration, the postholder also co-leads the development of an Organisation Performance Dashboard with the Finance Director to track KPIs and inform decision-making.
Key responsibilities
- Operational Leadership
- Policy & Process Management
- Performance Monitoring & Business Intelligence
- Annual Planning Support
- Digital Systems & Infrastructure
- Safeguarding, Risk & Compliance
- Team Leadership & Financial Oversight
Who we are
UK Youth is a leading charity that exists to ensure all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. We work with others to ensure that the youth sector is strengthened, supported, and that provision is youth-led, evidence-informed and delivers high-quality outcomes.
UK Youth plays a unique role in addressing; the lack of investment in the youth sector, the lack of cross sector understanding in how youth work makes a difference and the limited opportunities to embed effective solutions. These factors lead to mass inequality of access to youth services for young people. To find more about us and how we make an impact, please visit UK Youth Website.
Why work at UK Youth?
UK Youth is a leading charity that exists to ensure all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. We work with others to ensure that the youth sector is strengthened, supported, and that provision is youth-led, evidence-informed and delivers high-quality outcomes. UK Youth plays a unique role in addressing; the lack of investment in the youth sector, the lack of cross-sector understanding in how youth work makes a difference and the limited opportunities to embed effective solutions. These factors lead to mass inequality of access to youth services for young people.
What we can offer you
We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and vibrant organisational culture:
- Flexible/Agile Working
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time employees)
- Funded training provided in; Safeguarding, GDPR, Information and Cyber Security & Equality & Diversity
- Other training available in support of your personal and professional development
- Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%)
- Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay-out up to 4 times your salary
- Employee Assistance Programme to support employees both professionally and personally
- 20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell, our New Forest Outdoor Centre, including camping, lodges and outdoor activities.
- IT equipment provided for the duration of contract
- CycleScheme and TechScheme
How to apply
If you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, please complete an application via our completely anonymised recruitment system provided by Applied which looks to create a fair and unbiased application process for all. Scroll to the top of the page and start your application.
Closing date: 27th June 2025 @ 11:59pm (midnight)
Interview Dates: w/c 7th July 2025
As this role involves working in a regulated environment with young people, any offer will be conditional to satisfactory background checks, which include criminal record check and employment reference.
UK Youth is a leading charity with a vision that all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives.

About Us
The Advice Services Alliance (ASA) is the umbrella body for the not-for-profit social welfare advice sector in the UK. Our members include national organisations such as Citizens Advice, Age UK, Law Centres Network, Macmillan, and Shelter. Together, our network represents around 2,000 advice outlets across England and Wales.
We exist to champion access to justice by strengthening the advice sector. We do this by promoting collaboration, developing quality standards, influencing policy, and leading sector-wide projects that support the delivery of high-quality, accessible advice.
ASA also owns and manages the Advice Quality Standard (AQS), the only independently audited quality mark designed specifically for providers of generalist and specialist social welfare legal advice services.
We are entering an exciting new phase of strategic development, expanding our impact across the sector and working to ensure advice services are high-quality, sustainable, and accessible to those who need them most.
The Role
We are seeking a highly capable and motivated Deputy Director to lead our quality assurance work and play a central role in shaping and delivering cross-sector projects. You will oversee the management and strategic development of the Advice Quality Standard (AQS) and collaborate closely with the Director on broader organisational and policy initiatives.
You’ll represent ASA at external stakeholder meetings, manage contracts and project teams, and act as a senior leader within a small and dynamic team that is passionate about access to justice and social welfare.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead on the delivery of the Advice Quality Standard, ensuring its integrity and independence as a sector-wide benchmark.
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Manage and deliver strategic projects aligned with ASA’s business plan and broader goals.
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Represent ASA at external meetings, consultations, and strategic discussions with stakeholders.
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Line manage project staff and consultants, and oversee contract relationships with AQS licence holders.
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Build and maintain strong relationships with key partners and funders, including government and regulatory bodies.
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Identify opportunities for growth and development in ASA’s offer to the sector.
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Support ASA’s communications strategy, including website, newsletters, and social media.
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Stand in for the Director when required and contribute to the wider running of the organisation.
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for someone who is passionate about social justice and experienced in leading quality assurance or project delivery in a public or voluntary sector context.
Essential skills and experience include:
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Commitment to the values of human rights, social justice, and access to justice.
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Strong project management skills and experience delivering strategic outcomes.
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Understanding of standards and quality assurance in service delivery.
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Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
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Proven experience in managing people, partnerships, and budgets.
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Ability to work flexibly, independently, and as part of a collaborative team.
Desirable experience includes:
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Direct knowledge of the social welfare advice sector.
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Experience managing quality assurance frameworks in public services.
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Skills in fundraising, evaluation, or research.
Benefits
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Salary: £42,000 per annum (inclusive)
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Pension Contribution: 6% employer contribution
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Annual Leave: 30 days + 8 statutory bank holidays
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Flexible Working: Office space available in central London, with flexible hybrid arrangements
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Professional Development: Opportunities for training and learning within a supportive environment
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Impact: A unique opportunity to influence quality and standards across a critical sector
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About the Role
We're looking for an experienced, confident, and highly proactive Office Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day running of our office and support the wider team. This is a role for an independent thinker; we want someone who sees what needs doing and just gets on with it.
You'll be the go-to person for keeping everything ticking over; managing relationships, handling facilities, supporting CEO and Honorary Officers, and jumping into a range of administration and support tasks. You’ll need to be comfortable using current IT systems and able to work across multiple platforms with minimal supervision.
Job Purpose:
The Office Manager is responsible for the smooth running of the office and providing comprehensive administrative and operational support to ensure the charity meets its strategic and day-to-day goals. As part of a small team, the Office Manager plays a pivotal role in coordinating key functions such as HR administration, H&S matters, finance support, governance, facilities, and stakeholder communications.
About The Textile Institute
The Textile Institute is a leading institution dedicated to advancing the textile industry through education, research, and innovation. We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Office Manager to join our team and ensure the smooth operation of our office.
The Textile Institute is the professional body for people and organisations working in the textile, clothing and footwear associated industries worldwide. For more than 115 years, the Institute has been bringing together professionals from all over the world for the exchange of ideas, and a social community promoting friendship among members. It is an international organisation governed by a Council representing members globally.
The Textile Institute is run democratically by and for its members all over the world by, the Trustees of the Institute, and representatives from Sections, Special Interest Groups and internal Standing Committees.
As a registered Charity with a Royal Charter the role of the Institute is to advance the general interests of the textile industry worldwide, more particularly in relation to the acquisition and application of knowledge for the benefit of mankind.
The role will be based at the Institutes international headquarters (TIIHQ) in the city centre of Manchester.
Our mission is to promote professionalism in all areas associated with the textile industries worldwide.
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About Justice & Care
Justice & Care is an award-winning anti-slavery charity working with governments and police forces across three strategic locations - the UK, Romania and Bangladesh. Through frontline programmes, policy advocacy and strategic partnerships, we work on the frontline to support survivors of modern slavery and bring perpetrators to justice, and in the corridors of power to create change at scale.
The role
Are you a relationship-builder, strategist and storyteller with a passion for justice? Join us as our new Philanthropy Lead and help take our major donor programme to the next level.
This is a pivotal role in a growing team. You’ll lead our high-value philanthropy strategy, manage your own portfolio of major donors and prospects, and line-manage a talented Philanthropy Specialist - supporting their development as you grow the programme together.
Working closely with our CEO, senior volunteers and programme leads across the UK, Romania and Bangladesh, you’ll shape how we grow income, insight and impact in the years ahead. Your focus will be on securing high five- and six-figure gifts from individuals and foundations who want to be part of the fight against modern slavery.
What we’re looking for:
✔️ A proven track record in securing significant gifts from high-net-worth individuals or foundations
✔️ Strategic thinking and confident relationship management
✔️ Strong communication skills - written and verbal
✔️ Experience managing or mentoring colleagues
✔️ Drive, humility and a deep belief in our mission
We offer an excellent benefits package to support your wellbeing and development. Just a few of the highlights include: Enhanced Annual Leave, Birthday Leave, Enhanced Enhanced Employer Pension Contribution, Private Medical Insurance, Life Assurance and Learning and Development.
Read our Total Reward offer to view the full list of benefits.
This role is subject to a DBS Check. You must have the right to work in the UK.
Justice & Care is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds
Ready to make a real difference?
Please read the full job description before applying. Click Apply to upload both your CV and a covering letter of no more than 1,500 words, outlining your suitability for and interest in the position. Your covering letter should explicitly address the candidate requirements outlined in the job description.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Interviews will be held from the week commencing 21st July.
Due to the high volume of applications, if you have not heard back from us by the end of August, you are unlikely to have been successful.
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About the Aziz Foundation
The Aziz Foundation is a family charitable foundation that supports British Muslim communities in critically engaging with public narratives and addressing the social challenges they face and those affecting wider society. We are committed to building a vibrant and impactful community of changemakers through our flagship Masters Scholarships programme, which has awarded more than 660 scholarships to British Muslims, and our pioneering Internships Programme, which creates paid internship opportunities at leading employers across the UK. In addition, the Foundation makes a small number of strategic grants annually to enhance the impact and reach of our core programmes.
Job Purpose
The Aziz Foundation is seeking an experienced, visionary, and values-driven Director to lead the organisation into its next phase of growth and impact. Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the Director will provide strategic leadership, oversee the delivery and development of the Foundation’s programmes, and ensure that all activities remain aligned with the Foundation’s mission and values.
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Contract type
Fixed term, 12 months
Location
Whittington with some flexibility for remote working
Hours
Full time (37.5 hours per week) with flexibility to work evenings and weekends when required
Annual salary
E1 £39,224.42
Review date
15/06/2025
The Community and Events Manager reports into the Fundraising Development Manager and is responsible for implementing a comprehensive community and events engagement strategy, coordinating all community, third party and St Giles Hospice organised events and managing relationships with key stakeholders.
You will have a passion for social impact, strong organisational skills, and a proven track record in event management and leadership. You will also be adept at working with volunteers, possess excellent communication skills, and have the ability to foster a collaborative team environment.
You’ll be an accomplished fundraiser with proven experience in achieving income targets. Building community networks regionally will be essential to the success of this post.
With a team of three reporting into you, you will have demonstratable management experience in a fundraising environment with the ability to delegate strategic and operational responsibilities accordingly within your team to maximise the fundraising growth strategy and allow for a strong return on investment.
Knowledge and experience
Essential
·Experience in leading and building relationships with individuals or community
·Experience of working with Marketing and Communications to support fundraising activity
·Experience of leading on all forms of event management
·Experience in providing excellent supporter/customer stewardship
·Experience in delivering successful fundraising, sales or marketing events, campaigns, or projects
·Fundraising experience, specifically in Community and Events, along with a proven track record of high achievement
·Experience of managing budgets, income, expenditure and working to financial targets
·Proven track record of working to and achieving targets
·Experience of line management
Values
·Exhibits our hospice values and behaviours
Skills
Essential
·Ability to show resilience in challenging situations
·Ability to understand when issues need escalation
·Ability to work effectively as part of a team
·Ability to maintain confidentiality
·Excellent interpersonal skills
·Excellent presentation skills
·The ability to build internal and external partnerships
·A creative thinker
·Ability to prioritise and work with conflicting deadlines
·Effective diary management
Personal Attributes
·Empathetic
·Team player
·Able to work under pressure
·Collaborative
·Ambassador for St Giles Hospice
Other requirements
·Valid driving licence
·Eligibility to work in the UK
·Please note that St Giles Hospice does not hold a sponsorship licence and is therefore unable to accept sponsorship requests
Just so you know:
This post is subject to a Disclose and Barring Service (DBS) check.
We may review applications before the application review date, however, if you apply after the application review date, your application may not be considered. We will accept applications until we have successfully filled the role; this may be earlier than the closing date.
If you have not heard within 14 days of the application close date, then please consider that your application has been unsuccessful at this time.
As part of your application your data will be managed in line with St Giles Hospice Privacy Policy and kept for 6 months. If you would like to see this in full, please visit our website for our Privacy Policy. This is in extension to Charity Job Privacy Policy.
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