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37.5 hours per week / £27,770 per annum, pro rata / permanent / working onsite on a seven-day rolling rota, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

 is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be. We do this by providing a safe home, increasing life skills and self-confidence, and improving emotional wellbeing and mental health.

 provides 24 hour supported accommodation housing up to 34 young people aged 16-25 who have multiple and complex needs, including many who are unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people. We adopt a trauma informed and psychologically informed approach to supporting our residents to help them build essential life skills, identify their goals and work towards aspirations so that they can move on to enjoy fully independent futures. We have a dedicated team of Support Workers, Night Workers and additional Bank Workers who provide support, guidance, and signposting around areas such as housing, budgeting, living skills, jobs and relationship building. Situated in the centre of Guildford, the service has strong links with and contributes to the local community.

Each Support Worker holds a caseload of residents and meets with them weekly to build a support plan and help them achieve their goals.

We are looking for a Supported Housing Support Worker to join our Guildford Foyer team. Main areas of responsibilities are:

Housing:

• Coach young people to manage their occupancy agreement and adhere to house rules, in preparation for independent living
• Promote a credit culture, encouraging young people to keep up to date with all payments for rent
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of housing and welfare benefits for young people and be well-informed on significant changes to housing law
• Deal effectively with non-compliance issues, such as non-payment of rent or damage to room, using restorative practices and working collaboratively with the rest of the team

Coaching and Engagement:

• Coach young people so they can articulate their aspirations and ambitions and take the lead in acquiring the skills they need to live independent and fulfilling lives
• Ensure young people are encouraged to take responsibility for their own personal development, to engage with the services on offer and build strong networks and connections within the local community 
• Ensure consistent standards of safeguarding and Trauma Informed Practice when supporting young people, observing our safeguarding procedures, and keeping yourself and residents safe by respecting professional boundaries
• Maintain client records on In-Form (client database) detailing the young person’s journey in relation to their strengths and needs, any risks, and any outcomes (to monitor service performance)

General:

• Work as part of a team, on a rota shift pattern, ensuring young people at the service have non-judgemental, objective, and supportive staff during the day/evening, along with taking responsibility for personal safety during periods of lone working
• Contribute to a great working environment, with a calm, yet assertive manner, being able to handle potentially difficult situations
• Participate in relevant continuing professional development and utilise Reflective Practice Supervision as part of leading psychologically informed practice

There will be times when lone working will be a requirement for this role, but you will get to know the team and service, along with an induction and training prior to starting on a rota. Please download the job profile for full role details.

If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate. 

This is a dynamic and varied role; you will be passionate about being involved in the support and growth of young people.

Experience and Knowledge:

• Experience relating to housing, support work, and/or working with young people at risk
• Experience of working proactively with a caseload of young people with multiple and complex needs to enable them to achieve independent living
• Knowledge of statutory and voluntary resources available to young people with multiple and complex needs
• Knowledge of good safeguarding procedures in relation to young people and the ability to maintain effective professional boundaries
• Demonstrated confidence and competence in recording notes/actions in service log, incident forms and health and safety check lists

Skills and Abilities: 

• Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing for appropriate recording of a resident’s progression, and to evidence outcomes achieved
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders, including signposting and advocating for clients as necessary
• Ability to work autonomously, and use own initiative, as well as being part of a team
• Clear verbal and written communication skills, good IT, and keyboard skills
• Ability to de-escalate volatile situations and manage challenging behaviour appropriately

If you would like any further information or an informal discussion about this post, please contact

Should you require any assistance with our application process, please email us at 

CLOSING DATE: Sunday 31 August 2025 at midnight. We reserve the right to close this advert early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Successful candidates will already have the right to live and work in the UK without restrictions. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role

An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment. 

Accessibility If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us.

YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced DBS (including the Children’s and Adults’ barred lists) check, along with a reference and background check carried out by a third-party service provider. 

Family Support Worker

 (1-year Maternity Cover)

£24,000 pa + benefits (including 25 days annual leave, company car and pension)

South West Care Team (Swindon and Wiltshire areas)

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity is going through an exciting time where we are growing, with the aim of reaching more families in need.

About the role:

This Best Companies Top 100 mid-sized organisation and Top 20 Charity is looking to appoint a Family Support Worker to deliver a high-quality family support service as part of our South West Care Team.

Reporting to the Family Support Manager of the South West Care Team and working in partnership with health, education and social care professionals, you will take responsibility for providing needs-led emotional, social and practical support to families where a child/young person has a life threatening or terminal illness.

Having worked in a stressful and emotional environment you have a genuine interest in building supportive relationships and helping people; and having provided bereavement support to families, you understand processes of grief, loss and change - and how best to help others deal with its impact.

Location:

This post will cover the South West of England, with this position focusing on Swindon and Wiltshire area.

What we’re looking for:

· An experienced child health, education or social care professional - applications will be particularly welcome from those who have worked in a community environment and those with a recognised qualification in education, health or social care.

· A warm, inclusive approach to achieving goals quickly and correctly.

· Practiced in child protection, information sharing and the rules around data protection - you lead by example, drawing on your own professional experience and working within established guidelines.

· Practical and people-oriented - you will thrive working at a fast pace whilst maintaining accuracy and be a confident user of IT (including MSOffice)

· A persuasive and open communicator, you will work collaboratively with your team and volunteers to ensure delivery of a high-quality service and support fundraising colleagues by writing case studies and family updates

· A practical knowledge of diversity issues affecting children, young people, and their families – aware that being responsive to others needs and concerns, is essential.

What we offer:

We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, including:

• Flexible working hours to balance home and working life
• Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Help@Hand
• Company car for front line care posts

• 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays – rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 years to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time)
• Time off in Lieu
• Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts

• Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes
• A recommend a friend recruitment bonus scheme
• Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year
• Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3%
• The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping
• Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth.

We also have a fantastic learning and development programme - the Anne Harris skills development programme - in which we aim to provide a high level of training and development opportunities for all staff, so you are able to perform to the best of your ability, achieve individual and team objectives aligned to Rainbow Trusts strategic plan, supporting staff to be the best they can be, and feel a valued member of a high performing organisation.

Our Family Support Workers are given the opportunity to complete a number of diverse training courses in their first 12 months, including but not limited to: Mental Health First Aid, Makaton, counselling skills, and Introduction to Play.

The programme aims to provide a building block for you to individually tailor your own learning and development needs, with all family support workers having a foundation level of skills within their first year.

About us:

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that.

How to apply:

Please visit our website via the link and apply online. Please disclose on your application form if you have used AI for any part of your job application.

Interview dates: Interview Date to be confirmed

Interviews will take place at our South West Care Team office with the dates to be confirmed. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful.

There will be a requirement for flexible working and a full current driver’s licence to accommodate the team and family need. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.

Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.

Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation. Registered Charity No: 1070532

Experienced in youth accommodation support services?
Ambitious Senior Support Worker looking to step up?
Or maybe you are leading a team but aren't happy where you are?
 
We want to hear from you!
 
We are currently seeking a Project Manager to play a vital role in ensuring CCP's expanding Independent Living Support Services for young people leaving care in Bristol, South Gloucestershire and surrounding areas meet all staffing, contractual, legal and audit requirements providing the highest quality of support in line with Ofsted Standards. You'll be based mainly at our Cheltenham headquarters, working Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend cover if needed. Please note that due to the location of our properties, successful applicants will need to have a full UK driving licence and access to their own vehicle. Experience in supporting young people with independent living, and management is essential. We are also offering a £2,000 welcome bonus to any successful external applicant (please see bottom of advert for full details).
 
Why should you consider this opportunity?
 
Work with and lead an established team, with the average length of service over 3.5 years.
Support from a very well established and tight knit senior management team with decades of experience.
Implement new initiatives, developing a service which has grown in the last 5 years from a few properties to 20 across 5 counties.
 
You'll re-enforce, positive support being delivered and establish the same standards in new placements.
 
You'll lead and develop your senior support workers and the team implementing a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach to empower young people in improving independent living skills.
 
You'll ensure the rota is covered with suitably trained staff and help with on-call duties shared amongst all managers.
 
Who are we?
 
Established in 1989, CCP is a registered charity propelled by an unwavering commitment to addressing homelessness, family breakdown, and social exclusion. Over the years, we've consistently made tangible impacts in communities across Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, South Gloucestershire, Bristol, Wiltshire, Dorset, and Devon.
 
Why join us?

• 25 days holiday, plus public holidays, with an additional day added per year and option to purchase more^
• Enhanced pension
• Enhanced sick pay
• Death in service benefit
• Free subscription to Benenden healthcare cashback plan or Perkbox discounts
• 45p Business Mileage^^
• Investors in People Gold accredited employer, committed to making the workplace better for you.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training and development.
• Option to join various groups, including Proud2Be, Green Impact, Health & Safety, and Health and Wellbeing.
• In-house Workplace Welfare Manager for support when needed.

 
Are Your Values Aligned with Ours?
 
We look for staff who embody our SPIRIT values:

• Show gratitude and appreciation of others.
• Demonstrate personal and professional Pride.
• Integrity is everything.
• Reflect and learn.
• Continuous Improvement.
• Take your best self wherever you go.

 
Apply Today if you share our values and are ready to make a meaningful difference.
 
Terms and conditions of welcome bonus:
 
- Only available to people who have never previously worked for CCP
- Structured as two payments, 50% after your first successful month and 50% paid after successfully completing your probation period, provided you aren't working your notice period
- The welcome bonus is only payable for contracted positions, not bank/sessional workers
- Unlike other welcome bonuses, we will pay the NI and tax so that you take home the full amount
 
Position: Project Manager (1004)
Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Location: Bristol, South Gloucestershire and surrounding areas.
Pay: £26,550-£29,400, depending on experience
Closing Date: 12th September 2025 - CCP reserves the right to close the job advert early if needed.
 
CCP is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.
 
Our robust Safeguarding Policy guides our recruitment process. We believe in the rehabilitative power of employment and working toward a purpose, so a prior conviction will not necessarily prevent you from joining CCP. Please note this role is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and also an enhanced check by the Disclosure & Barring Services, paid for by CCP.
 
^Annual Leave entitlement will be pro-rata for Part-time staff. Working on public holidays due to a rota pattern will be compensated with time off in lieu. An extra day of leave accrues for each completed financial year (capped at 30 in total). Purchasing additional holidays is capped at 5 per year.
 
^^Contracted staff only. Business mileage (45p a mile) is paid for any daily miles over and above the distance from your home to the allocated workplace location and back. You'll need a well-maintained vehicle with valid tax, MOT and Insurance covering business use.
 
INDHP
 
REF-223455

Education Quality Coordinator (x2)

Location: Hybrid (London)
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours a week
Salary: £31,883.05

Due to increased investment from the university we’re really excited to announce the recruitment for the role of Education Quality Coordinators.

Who we are

Part business, part charity, part membership body – students’ unions are all seriously fun places to work. They are organisations in their own right. Professionally run, but different. Professional teams support elected student leaders to make change, improve lives and fulfill potential; we help make it happen.

About the job

We're looking for two Education Quality Coordinator's to help make sure students' academic voices are heard loud and clear. You'll work closely with UAL staff and student leaders to deliver course-based initiatives, opportunities and events that make a real difference to the experience of our students. A big part of your role will be the annual cycle of recruiting, training and support course and school reps so they feel confident and capable in representing their peers. You'll work with students to collect and share feedback, run academic campaigns and help shape positive changes to courses across UAL. You'll also keep track of key data, and support targeted engagement initiatives, and make sure students feel a genuine sense of belonging through their academic journey. It's a hands-on role where relationship building and problem solving go hand in hand.

Who we are looking for ?

We want individuals who are organised, approachable, and love working with people. You should be comfortable building relationships with a wide range of students and staff, and able to explain processes clearly and simply. Experience in education, community development, or a similar role is a big plus - especially if you've delivered training or organised events before. You'll need strong data skills, from keeping accurate stats to analysing feedback and turning this into action. Being flexible, proactive and good at juggling projects will help you thrive. Most importantly, you'll care about creating inclusive, welcoming spaces where every student feels included, heard and that they can contribute.

Why apply?

Because you’re excited by the challenge! The exact opposite of corporate, we’re progressive, daring and creative individuals working to make a difference in unconventional workplaces.

Benefits and Perks

In return for your passion and experience, we offer:

• a summer 4-day working week - we have a four day working week during the months of July & August
• Generous holiday entitlement (up to 39 days) - 25 days holidays per year, increasing at the rate of one day per full year served after the end of your second year of employment up to a maximum of 5 days
• A three-week closure during the festive period incorporating the three UK bank holidays (Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day). This is approximately 12 additional leave days.
• A six-day closure during spring incorporating the two UK bank holidays (Good Friday and Easter Monday). Therefore, closure dates are from Thursday before Good Friday to Tuesday after Bank Holiday Monday. These are 2 additional leave days.
• Birthday Leave
• 2 days of Volunteering Leave
• Religious Festival Leave (up to 2 days)
• Cycle to Work scheme, enabling significant savings on bicycle purchase
• Flexible/ hybrid working arrangements
• Access to UAL staff training courses
• NUS card discount
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Family-friendly employer
• Interest-free travel loan
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering free and totally confidential support on a range of topics, including coaching, wellbeing, legal and financial advice

How we recruit

We want to ensure all systems, policies and processes are free from bias or discrimination and are fair and accessible, therefore we ask that all candidates complete our Application Process in two stages:

Part 1 (Application Form) is all about you telling us about your suitability for the role and will be used to determine if you are shortlisted for interview.

Part 2 (Equal Opportunities Monitoring and Contact Form) is personal information – so we can contact you if you are shortlisted for the interview. It also helps us gather and analyse demographic information about our applicants. This part will only be seen by HR and will not have any impact on shortlisting.

Application forms are formatted to ensure the equality monitoring data is removed before applications are seen by the shortlisting panel. This process allows us to ensure that the shortlisting is done in a fair and consistent manner and all applicants are given the same opportunity to demonstrate their abilities.

Job application timeline:

Closing date: 23:59pm 21st September
Intended Interview date: 8th & 9th October

REF-223484

Student Adviser

Location: Hybrid (London)
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours a week
Salary: £34,022.09

Due to increased investment from the university we’re really excited to announce the recruitment for the role of Student Adviser.

Who we are

Part business, part charity, part membership body – students’ unions are all seriously fun places to work. They are organisations in their own right. Professionally run, but different. Professional teams support elected student leaders to make change, improve lives and fulfill potential; we help make it happen.

About the job

We are looking for a Student Advisor to join our Advice team, helping students navigate challenges and make the most of their time at UAL. You'll offer one-to-one and group advice on a range of academic (including appeals, academic misconduct, complaints and extenuating circumstances) and housing issues, signposting students to other useful services when needed. Sometimes you'll act as an advocate for students in university meetings or help them put together a strong case to get the outcome they're hoping for. You'll also play a big role in our outreach - running drop-ins creating resources and delivering activities to raise awareness of our services across various sites. In addition you'll contribute to service improvements, research projects as well as working with our student leaders on specific projects. It's a varied role where no two days are the same while making a real difference to students' lives.

Who we are looking for?

You'll be a great communicator who can explain complex regulations in a clear, friendly way. We're looking for someone who's approachable, empathetic, and committed to supporting students with experience giving advice or providing welfare or support services. You'll need to be organised to manage a busy caseload, staying calm under pressure and handling sensitive information with confidentiality. Knowledge of housing or academic advice is a big plus and an understanding of the issues facing students in higher education will help you hit the ground running. Most importantly, you'll be someone who genuinely cares about inclusivity and work to ensure that every student feels heard, respected and supported.

Why apply?

Because you’re excited by the challenge! The exact opposite of corporate, we’re progressive, daring and creative individuals working to make a difference in unconventional workplaces.

Benefits and Perks

In return for your passion and experience, we offer:

• a summer 4-day working week - we have a four day working week during the months of July & August
• Generous holiday entitlement (up to 39 days) - 25 days holidays per year, increasing at the rate of one day per full year served after the end of your second year of employment up to a maximum of 5 days
• A three-week closure during the festive period incorporating the three UK bank holidays (Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day). This is approximately 12 additional leave days.
• A six-day closure during spring incorporating the two UK bank holidays (Good Friday and Easter Monday). Therefore, closure dates are from Thursday before Good Friday to Tuesday after Bank Holiday Monday. These are 2 additional leave days.
• Birthday Leave
• 2 days of Volunteering Leave
• Religious Festival Leave (up to 2 days)
• Cycle to Work scheme, enabling significant savings on bicycle purchase
• Flexible/ hybrid working arrangements
• Access to UAL staff training courses
• NUS card discount
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Family-friendly employer
• Interest-free travel loan
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering free and totally confidential support on a range of topics, including coaching, wellbeing, legal and financial advice

How we recruit

We want to ensure all systems, policies and processes are free from bias or discrimination and are fair and accessible, therefore we ask that all candidates complete our Application Process in two stages:

Part 1 (Application Form) is all about you telling us about your suitability for the role and will be used to determine if you are shortlisted for interview.

Part 2 (Equal Opportunities Monitoring and Contact Form) is personal information – so we can contact you if you are shortlisted for the interview. It also helps us gather and analyse demographic information about our applicants. This part will only be seen by HR and will not have any impact on shortlisting.

Application forms are formatted to ensure the equality monitoring data is removed before applications are seen by the shortlisting panel. This process allows us to ensure that the shortlisting is done in a fair and consistent manner and all applicants are given the same opportunity to demonstrate their abilities.

Job application timeline:

Closing date: 23:59pm 14th September
Intended Interview date: 7th October

REF-223489

Contract: Permanent

Hours: up to 35 hours per week (can consider less hours, 35 hours is full time)

Location: Finsbury Park London, in our purpose-built centre and gardens

Starting salary: £54,520 - £63,243 per annum

Closing date:  Monday 8th September 2025

Expected date of interviews: 17th-19th September 2025

Job ref: VA756

Would you like to make a positive difference to the lives of survivors of torture? Do you have experience of coordinating clinical services delivery to marginalised groups in a community setting?​

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Clinical Psychologist to work with an innovative and friendly multidisciplinary team at our London Centre.​

You will line manage and supervise highly skilled and dedicated clinicians, in the service delivery of a range of NICE guideline recommended therapy interventions, offered to our clients, who are survivors of torture and organised violence. You will report to the Adult Team Manager, London and operate as an integral part of the London Clinical Services Team. This is an exciting chance to join us as we place survivor empowerment and movement building at the heart of our four-year strategy and work together to increase the number of clients who can access our services. It is based in a centre specifically designed to be a safe and welcoming environment for survivors and includes gardens and growing facilities.

About the role

This is a wide-ranging position, and your key areas of responsibility will include:

• To work with the Adult Team Manager and Heads of Clinical Services to implement FFT’s strategic goals. It will involve providing line management to paid staff and volunteers from different professions and disciplines and provide professional and clinical supervision to qualified clinicians and trainees in the service including, clinical/counselling psychologists. This role may also include providing remote clinical supervision to clinicians in our other regional centres (North West England and Scotland).
• To ensure that Freedom from Torture's clinical model continues to be fully rolled out, with particular emphasis on survivor empowerment and evidence-based practice for addressing PTSD and other mental health impacts of torture.
• Championing people development as well as influence delivery of evidenced -based practice, clinical standards, quality initiatives and audit-based services.
• To formulate and negotiate psychological treatment and management plans for referred clients and to provide psychological treatment, using a range of specialist psychological interventions appropriate to the service in line with the new clinical model “Pathways” (drawing on a range of evidence-based models for the presenting problems of the clients).
• Being an effective role model and leader to encourage, develop and enhance skills of others.​

About you

This is an important role within Freedom from Torture. To be successful in this role you must have a high level of commitment to maintaining excellent standards of client care and service delivery. It is a key requirement that you must have knowledge of appropriate clinical standards and external regulatory bodies. You must also have sound financial awareness and experience of balancing the provision of quality care against budgetary parameters.

To be considered for this role you must be a Psychologist registered with HCPC and have qualified with a doctorate or equivalent in either clinical or counselling psychology. You must have professional experience of working with clients with complex PTSD and have post-qualification experience of using evidence-based trauma focused therapy models. It is essential that you have a clear understanding of the experience of refugees and people seeking asylum, both in terms of pre-flight experience and the experience of living in exile. You must have previous management and supervision experience and be able to provide demonstrable examples of how you have successfully led and influenced clinical teams within community or health care settings.

In return, we offer a competitive package, with a generous 30-day annual leave entitlement, and 6% employer pension contribution.​

We also offer access to additional therapy training including NET and EMDR, access to high quality clinical supervision and an opportunity to hold a small case load alongside your management practice.​

You will also have the opportunity to closely with the Head of Clinical Services and to attend a range of forums and working groups to support the clinical development of Freedom from Torture.​

Freedom from Torture is committed to showing the salary for all advertised roles and not negotiating salaries for roles, in light of evidence that this contributes to structural inequality. Our policy is that all appointments will be at the start of the salary range but successful candidates will have the opportunity to move up the scale over time. The progression up the salary range is reviewed on an annual basis and subject to affordability. For this role, the salary range is £54,520 - £63,243 per annum.

To view the Job Description and Person Specification, please visit our website.​

To be considered for this role it is mandatory that at the point of application you must provide a CV and a cover letter addressing the job description and person specification. You must also provide proof of your professional accreditation status relevant to the role.

Freedom from Torture is dedicated to healing and protecting people who have survived torture. We provide therapies to improve physical and mental health, we medically document torture, and we provide legal and welfare help. We expose torture globally, we fight to hold torturing states to account and we campaign for fairer treatment of torture survivors in the UK.

We campaign for national and global change, using evidence from our services and survivor voices to protect and promote survivors' rights and hold torturing states to account. We are proud to play a significant role in the global anti-torture movement. Survivors, active and empowered, are at the centre of all of our work.

Freedom from Torture is committed to its responsibilities under safeguarding and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhancedDBS disclosure, as well as a need for full employment history and up to date employment references.

Freedom from Torture is an equal opportunity employer. People with lived experience of torture or asylum, from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ individuals and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Job Summary

• Job title: Research Events Coordinator
• Area of work: Arts and Heritage
• Contract type: Fixed Term - Until December 2026
• Employment type: Full-time
• Location: London
• Working environment: Onsite 5 times a week
• Working hours: 35 hours per week - with occasional weekend work

Overview / Purpose

The Research Events Coordinator plays a central role in the organisation's mission to build a world-leading Research Centre. This department coordinates, generates, and champions research activity across the organisation. The Research Events Coordinator contributes the Department's central mission to advance knowledge through the conception, creation, delivery, and dissemination of the highest quality research events aimed at the widest possible public and specialist audiences, undertaken through many diverse channels and through the organisation's local, national, and international research projects and partnerships.


Key Responsibility

Support the Research Centre Manager, Senior Research Lead, and Head of Research in:
Events Administration

• Attend meetings, take and circulate notes on event planning and preparation.
• Assist the Research Centre Manager, Senior Research Lead, Head of Research, and all other event-hosting staff with: coordinating Calls for Papers; liaising with speakers and collaborators; providing administration for all aspects of events planning.
• Book travel and accommodation for external speakers (and VIP attendees); attend any related invoices and ensure prompt payment of the same.
• Book venues and prepare rooms for conferences, seminars, and all other Research Centre events, e.g. arrange furniture, set up refreshments.
• Arrange, as necessary, all IT and AV support for events, including speaker and participant digital access for online events, facilitating practice sessions, and any livestreams and recording of events.
• Work at evening events (outside office hours) at the organisation or events hosted at external locations, as required (agreed in advance).
• Provide technical support at digital events, including setting up hybrid planning meetings between internal and external colleagues.
• Coordinate with AV/Digital event recordings for archive and/or release to participants and the general public.
• Maintain the contacts/networks database as it relates to event attendees, speakers etc.

Communications and Advertising:

• Produce event copy, as required, for the website, e-newsletter for research networks, etc.
• Liaise with the Digital Team over online event pages on the website and over the booking system; monitor event bookings.
• Ensure that the web information about the Research Centre remains current; liaise with the Digital Team about web content.
• Maintain and develop the email list of subscribers to events mailings and to the newsletter.
• Co-ordinate the regular research email newsletter; liaise with content providers for the newsletter; produce event copy, as required, for e-newsletters for research networks, etc.
• Work with Digital and Creative Teams to create event templates for invitations that match the brand, the research theme and audience of the given event.
• Work to promote upcoming research events using internal and external advertising platforms, as appropriate.

Research Centre Administration:

• Provide front-of-house support to the Research Centre, as necessary.
• Attend and take and circulate notes, as required, at relevant committees/working groups for research.
• Work with Senior Research Lead and Research Centre Manager to carry out administration related to research projects, including assisting with budgets, processing invoices, securing image rights, publishing web content, liaising with external collaborators and visiting fellows, booking travel and accommodation and providing administration for all research project activities.

Key Required Skills

• Substantial experience of event management to coordinate projects and events, ideally within a large, multipart organisation.
• Ability to develop and manage detailed project timelines and workflows.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail (e.g. creating travel itineraries; making bookings; taking minutes of meetings; maintaining calendars and room booking systems).
• Proven track record in numeracy and financial data-handling experience; experience maintaining and managing information on a relational database.

Key Required Attributes

• Ability to organise/prioritise complex tasks and workflows, and to meet deadlines.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and resourceful; able to take the initiative and be imaginative in problem-solving; able to understand the need to escalate an issue as situations permit.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a small team.
• Ability to adapt to situations as they arise and to remain flexible.
• Experience working in a visitor-facing environment, with effective communication and interpersonal skills when interacting with internal/external stakeholders; willing to be actively involved in all levels of event delivery.

Additional Considerations and Criteria

• Some evening or weekend work will be required to support Research Centre events (time off in lieu will be given).
• Occasional travel may be required.

What you need to do now
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Job Summary

• Job title: Impact and Sustainability Manager
• Area of work: Impact and Sustainability strategy
• Contract type: Permanent
• Employment type: Full-time
• Location: London
• Working environment: Hybrid, 3 Days per week
• Working hours: 37.5 hours per week
• Annual leave: 30 days. 5 Volunteering days
• Pension: 10% employer contribution
• Other benefits include: private medical insurance, flexible working hours, cycle to work scheme, and Season Ticket Loan.
• Closing: midnight, Wednesday 3rd September

Overview/Purpose
To lead, deliver and continuously improve a programme of work that communicates the long-term environmental and social impact of a major infrastructure asset in London. This role will be central to shaping how the organisation demonstrates its legacy and future value across three interconnected areas:

• Environmental Impact & Data Reporting - analysing and presenting tunnel performance data, including water quality improvements, in collaboration with research institutions and internal teams.
• Strategic Partnerships & Responsible Business - managing and evaluating partnerships that support sustainability, social value, and community engagement, while identifying new opportunities for impact.
• Sustainability Strategy & Thought Leadership - contributing to the organisation's positioning as a responsible asset manager and leader in ESG, supporting senior stakeholders with credible insights and content for external forums and publications.

The role holder will ensure these programmes are delivered effectively, with a focus on strategic thinking, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement. They will work closely with cross-functional teams including finance, communications, and operations, and will be responsible for integrating ESG metrics into reporting frameworks aligned with industry standards. This is a hands-on, purpose-driven role suited to someone passionate about sustainability, public value, and infrastructure excellence.

Key Responsibilities
Leadership and Strategy

• Develop and evolve the organisation's impact and sustainability strategy to reflect its transition from infrastructure delivery to asset management.
• Shape and communicate the long-term environmental and social value of the project, including its contribution to water quality, public health, and urban resilience.
• Support the leadership team with strategic insights and data to position the organisation as a thought leader in ESG and infrastructure excellence.
• Align sustainability and impact initiatives with broader organisational goals and stakeholder expectations.

Management and Oversight

• Lead the reporting and communication of tunnel performance data, including environmental metrics and partnership outcomes.
• Monitor and evaluate existing partnerships, including those focused on social value, community engagement, and responsible business practices.
• Deliver clear, accessible reports and presentations on tunnel impact, including carbon emissions and ESG metrics.
• Manage external contracts and partnerships, ensuring performance and value for money.
• Collaborate with internal teams (e.g. Finance, Communications, Treasury) to support ESG reporting and sustainable finance frameworks.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Engage with external stakeholders, including research institutions, community groups, and industry bodies to promote the tunnel's legacy and future value.
• Identify and pursue opportunities for public engagement, advocacy, and strategic collaboration.
• Proactively seek engagement opportunities.

Skills & Experience Required
Essential

• Proven experience in sustainability, impact management, ESG, or infrastructure-related roles.
• Strong understanding of environmental governance, social value, and sustainable finance.
• Ability to interpret and communicate technical data to diverse audiences, including water quality and carbon emission metrics.
• Experience managing partnerships and evaluating programme outcomes.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and strategic thinking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to advise senior stakeholders confidently.

Desirable

• Knowledge of infrastructure operations and asset management.
• Experience working with charitable organisations, community groups, or public sector bodies.
• Familiarity with environmental reporting frameworks and ESG standards.
• Purpose-driven mindset with a passion for long-term impact and sustainability.
• Collaborative and adaptable, with a hands-on approach to delivery.
• Experience in budget management and performance oversight of external contracts.

What you need to do now
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Honing a safe place. Smooth operations. Delivering at a fast pace.

Health & Safety Advisor

£28,000 - £33,000 (+ )

Reports to: Senior Health & Safety Manager

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time 35 hours per week

Location: Home-based (UK)

*This role will involve occasional travel to Cancer Research UK sites across the UK and will be eligible for travel expenses.

Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.

Closing date: 03 September 2025 23:55

This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found, therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment. If you require more time to apply as part of a reasonable adjustment, please contact as soon as possible.

Recruitment process: One competency-based interview

How do I apply? We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to fully complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly, and objectively.

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.

We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That's why we're looking for someone talented, someone who wants to develop their skills, someone like you.

The Chief Operating Office is at the heart of engaging and inspiring Cancer Research UK's people by delivering operational transformation and an employee experience that enables us to be an inclusive and agile organisation. We aim to become the hub for operational management ensuring we govern, prioritise, and are effective and efficient in all we do.

Our Health & Safety team is crucial to this mission by creating a safe and healthy environment for our staff and volunteers. With a presence spanning over 600 stores, 40 superstores, 4 distribution hubs, online marketplaces, 4 scientific research institutes (laboratories), and 2 head offices across the UK, the team provides expert health, safety, and wellbeing support. This involves responding to c. 1,000 accidents and c.3.000 incidents reported per annum while ensuring compliance with regulations and best practices and collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders.

We are searching for a Health & Safety Advisor to play a vital role in supporting our Health & Safety Managers by providing expert advice on activities across the charity and hybrid environments. In this role, you'll be the go-to expert for health and safety matters across our organisation, providing advice and practical support to ensure we meet our statutory obligations and control any health and safety risks to our people, and anyone else affected by the charity's activities. From investigating incidents to developing operational procedures, you'll have the opportunity to create a safe and supportive environment across a diverse range of areas (e.g., Trading, Fundraising, Research, and many more), meaning no day will be the same.

If you are a NEBOSH-qualified Health & Safety Advisor who has operated within large, complex, and hybrid organisations (both onsite and remote-based) and can travel across the UK, we would love for you to join our mission.

What will I be doing?

• Providing first-line health and safety (H&S) advice and support across Cancer Research UK via phone and email.

• Leading the investigation of specified accidents and H&S incidents, making recommendations for changes, and ensuring that records are updated accurately.

• Providing advice and support to staff on workstation set up, ensuring that training records are maintained, and appropriate risk assessments are in place.

• Undertaking active monitoring activities to show compliance across a diverse range of health and safety issues.

• Helping to develop and implement safe operational procedures which identify and account for all relevant hazards.

• Supporting the risk assessment process, ensuring accurate records are maintained.

• Playing an active role in developing H&S information and training, ensuring to share and communicate with relevant stakeholders.

• Undertaking other tasks, as necessary, to contribute to the team objectives and those of Cancer Research UK.

What skills will I need?

• NEBOSH General Certificate level+ qualified (or equivalent) Health & Safety professional who has advised on health and safety matters in large, complex, and hybrid organisations (both onsite and remote-based).

• Demonstrable understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation and good practice.

• Excellent stakeholder engagement and management with demonstrable interpersonal, influencing, and negotiating skills with a proven ability to communicate effectively in writing, face-to-face, and by telephone with a wide-ranging audience.

• Proficient in using accident & compliance management systems and databases.

• Ability to work as part of a team and contribute towards the team's collective success

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify creative solutions to a diverse range of problems.

• Able to travel across the UK to Cancer Research UK stores and offices (ideally has a driver's license, but we're open to candidates who can travel via public transport).

Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.

Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination

Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism

Human: Act to have a positive impact on people

Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively

We're looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.

If you're interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we'd still love to hear from you.

What will I gain?

We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.

You can explore our benefits by visiting our .

Additional Information

For more information about working with us please or contact us at .

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We are looking for resilient, motivated and adaptable people to join our team of Hate Crime Advocate working from our office in Ashford to cover work across Kent and Medway.

Do you want to make a difference by using your skills and life experience to help people deal with their experience of crime? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who have been a victim of a Hate Crime?

Can you demonstrate that you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on genuine service, empowerment and care?

If yes, then we'd love to hear from you.

What we offer:

At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:

• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday & options to buy or sell annual leave
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
• Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes
• Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans
• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression

About the role:

This role is based in our Ashford, Kent office.

You will need to be resilient, confident with speaking to all kinds of people, happy to work as part of a team and willing to constantly learn and adapt to new situations.

You will enjoy being a part of a busy and varied working environment and can demonstrate an ability to communicate with victims of crime in a professional and supportive manner. They will have strong customer service ethics, be competent in the use of IT skills and know how to use a range of software packages on a PC.

The role of a Hate Crime Advocate is one that you can make your own and your prior experience, either from work, university or your personal life will be considered during screening so please do apply even if your skills and background are not an ideal fit.

You will have experience of working in the Criminal Justice System and be aware of the challenges and barriers that victims of crime can face when recovering from their experience of crime however this is not essential as you will receive a comprehensive training package as part of your induction process.

What is essential is that you are solution focused, have resilience to manage the challenges that come with this work and look to learn from and work closely with the rest of your team.

Working as a member of our Specialist Services Team you will be someone who is passionate about supporting victims of Hate Crime, including those who have been impacted by the incident. You will ensure support remains victim focused and is delivered to the highest of standards in line with our policies.

As a Hate Crime Advocate you will be:

• Managing a busy caseload of self-referrals, referred service users, delivering excellent services which support the commissioners and their service goals to victims.
• Ensuring each victim receives an individually appropriate tailored support and information service that fully meets their needs, keeping complex needs central to all processes and decisions.
• Working alongside the Volunteer and Community Manager to raise awareness of the Hate Crime and the service we provide

You will need:

• You will have the skills to conduct risk assessments, safety planning, assessment of needs and individual support planning.
• You should have demonstrable experience of working in a similar setting or position.
• An ability to work independently and prioritise a busy workload is essential.
• Have good interpersonal skills to work alongside the Volunteer and Community Manager to raise the profile of Hate Crime within Victim Support, this will include presentations to external agencies.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

About Us:

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.

As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

How to apply:

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

We look forward to hearing from you.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.

If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.

We’re looking for pleasant and approachable drivers who are sensitive to our users’ needs.

You must hold a clean Category D1 driving licence and have a minimum of 2 years’ experience of driving. The ability to maintain accurate vehicle and user records is essential as is the ability to undertake daily and weekly vehicle checks and carry out simple maintenance tasks. Desirable skills and experience include: MiDAS (Minibus Driving Awareness Scheme) training, working with people with disabilities, and a current First Aid qualification but full training can be given. A knowledge of the Reading and Basingstoke area would also be beneficial.

Hours of work:

Mornings: Tuesday (8.15 am -10.15am)

Afternoons: Tuesday (2.45pm – 4.45pm)

Plus opportunity to cover additional shifts Wednesday - Friday 8.15-10.15 and 2.45-4.45

Shifts are typically for both the morning and afternoon, but we are open to candidates who are only able to work in the morning or afternoon. We are also looking for drivers to join our bank of casual drivers.

Appointment to this post will be subject to 2 satisfactory references and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.

For more information, please download the Information Pack.

Responsible to: Youth Work Manager
Rate of Pay: £28,500.00 - £30,674.00 (Dependent on qualifications & experience)
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week (To include regular evening sessions)
Contract Type: Permanent
Work Base: Ripley Blend (Derbyshire) Branch (Regular travel to other sites & locations will be required)
 
Purpose & Scope
“To play a key role in developing and delivering provision in and through our youth branch in Ripley & surrounding areas, so that we effectively engage with disadvantaged and marginalised young people, leaving a lasting impact on their lives and future prospects and that of the wider community.”
 
“To be involved in the delivery of youth work activities, support services, and alternative education opportunities for young people, in a range of settings across Blend delivery sites and locations, designed to create safe spaces for young people that promote their participation and facilitate their personal and social development.”
 
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
 
Service Delivery & Development

• Work closely with the Youth Work Manager and wider youth team in developing and delivering creative, inclusive and needs-led programmes, activities and services for young people that promote their wellbeing and enhance their life chances.
• Actively promote the meaningful participation of young people in shaping the ongoing development of Blend Youth Project service delivery.
• Work effectively across Blend sites and delivery locations in a range of contexts including: open drop-in sessions, alternative education provision, project-based delivery, community projects, detached work, 1:1 mentoring, residentials and school-based work.
• Function as the ‘Lead Worker’ within a variety of delivery contexts and conduct yourself as a role model in youth work practice, providing practice-based support to other staff/volunteers as required.
• Support the planning and delivery of alternative education sessions in a variety of settings as required and directed by the Alternative Education & Post-16 Manager and Specialist Teacher.
• Take a shared responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the Branch, ensuring that young people have access to a range of services that meet their needs e.g. employment support, sexual health services etc.
• Take a shared responsibility for the care, upkeep and management of all Blend premises, equipment and resources, ensuring that routine practices and procedures are implemented and adhered to.
• In the absence of the Youth Work Manager, act as a key point of contact for matters such as Branch premises procedures and protocols.

 
Quality Assurance & Communications

• To be responsible for the timely completion of all session plans, evaluation forms, progress tracking documents and all associated quality assurance documents. 
• Track, record and report upon project progress to support funding monitoring reports / SLA requirements as required.
• Actively participate in producing content and promotional material for use in Blend Youth Project social media platforms, website and offline materials.

 
Self-Management And Professional Development

• To manage your time effectively and efficiently ensuring that the majority of your working time is direct and sustained delivery of face-to-face work with young people.
• To be responsible for the effective planning, organisation and administration of the post, maintaining appropriate records of work planned and undertaken.
• To attend regular supervision sessions with your Line Manager, submitting agendas/reports on agreed timescales.
• To identify your continuing professional development (CPD) needs and undertake training and professional development opportunities as agreed with your Line Manager.

 
Person Specification 
 
Characteristics & Values
Essential

• Has a passion & enthusiasm for young people’s well-being, learning & development.    
• Committed to anti-discriminatory practice in all aspects of work.
• Well organized and able to work effectively alone or as part of a team.

 
Skills
Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with young people & adults.
• Ability to develop effective and creative learning and development activities, resources, schemes of work and session plans.                        
• Effective ICT skills and competent in the use of Microsoft Office software.
• Excellent time-management, planning and organizational skills.

 
Knowledge
Essential

• Knowledge of Safeguarding and Child Protection procedures.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety & risk assessment issues & procedures.
• Knowledge of and commitment to Equal Opportunities practices.

 
Desirable

• Knowledge of current government policy & practice guidance in relation to young people. 

 
Experience
Essential

• Experience of youth work practice in a range of settings and contexts with individuals and groups of young people, including street-based delivery.                    
• Experience of responding effectively & empathetically to challenging behaviour.        
• Experience of planning, evaluating and reviewing work with young people.

     
Qualifications & Training
Essential

• Nationally recognized JNC Youth Work qualification, with a minimum of two years post qualifying experience.                                    
• Current/relevant CPD record & willingness to undertake further training & CPD training opportunities.

 
Desirable

• Qualified to degree level in a relevant field of study.

 
Other Requirements
Essential

• A full UK Driving License & access to appropriate transport to enable travel within the duties & responsibilities of the post.                          
• A commitment to working regular unsocial hours, including regular evenings.

 
Benefits

• Enhanced Annual Leave
• Company Sick Pay Scheme
• 20% discount in all Lighthouse Charity Shops
• Company Pension
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to exclusive shopping and lifestyle discounts
• Christmas Saver Scheme
• Company Events

 
INTERVIEW DATE: FRIDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER 2025
 
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THIS POST, PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION PACK (FOUND ON OUR CAREERS WEBSITE) WHICH DETAILS THE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION.
 
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will therefore be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.
 
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We have an ambition to support 15,000 young people across the UK annually with our mentoring programmes by 2028. To achieve this goal, we need to build new partnerships, secure funds through grants and foundations and grow our external profile. We are looking for someone with demonstrable experience of supporting income generating activity in the charity sector to help us meet these ambitions. This will be a broad and fast paced role, and we are looking for someone who enjoys researching and establishing productive relationships with a variety of businesses, charities, foundations. 

Responsible for

This role will give you the opportunity to work across all our income generating activity and will suit someone who enjoys breadth and depth in their day to day: 

Grants:

• Identifying and researching trusts, foundations, and grant opportunities to add to the pipeline 

• Liaising with the Programmes team and others on the content of an application 

• Writing and submitting high-quality applications

• Tracking and updating all submissions on our CRM (Salesforce) 

Business development: 

• Generating prospect leads through desk-based research and identifying sectors and organisations to target 

• Contacting prospects and leading initial conversations 

• Responding to incoming requests from organisations 

• Represent Brightside at networking events

• Writing bespoke and compelling proposals 

• Tracking and updating all relationships on our CRM (Salesforce) 

Communications and marketing: 

• Working with the team to identify marketing campaigns and collateral to attract new leads 

• Supporting the creation of new content for the website, campaigns, and marketing 

• Maintaining and managing the website 

• Collating statistics on social media and website engagement 

• Supporting the delivery of campaigns to increase individual giving 

Reporting: 

• Providing regular, accurate reports on progress related to income generating activity, including the pipeline, applications or prospects, and secured income 

• Monitoring progress of grants and business development 

• Inputting to the quarterly work plan and priorities 

Team working 

• You will be line managed by the Income Generation Lead 

• You will work closely with Partnership Lead and other members of the Programmes team where relevant 

• You will work regularly with external freelancers responsible for marketing and social media 

Essential criteria  : To be successful in this role, you should: 

• Have at least 12 months relevant business development or fundraising work experience 

• Have demonstrable experience of email outreach and/or funding applications 

• Thrive in a target driven team and meet ambitious targets 

• Be confident and self-motivated with high standards of quality 

• Be able to build strong relationships and collaborate well with others 

• Enjoy meeting people in networking settings 

• Have excellent attention to detail 

• Have ability to use initiative when researching prospects 

• Have excellent organisation and prioritisation skills 

• Be able to work to tight deadlines and stay focused in the face of changing priorities 

• Be strongly aligned with our mission 

• Embrace Brightside’s values and contribute to a positive staff culture 

Desirable criteria  - We are especially interested in candidates who: 

• Understand the challenges and barriers facing young people from under-served communities 

• Understand and have a passion for the power of mentoring 

• A confident and experienced networker 

• Experience in developing marketing materials 

• Have experience using Salesforce or other CRM software 

• Experience in individual giving campaigns 

• Experience of managing website using Word Press 

• Experience of using SEO analytics 

• Have experience of using project management software such as Monday for tracking deliverables 

A DBS check at the enhanced level will be required for successful applicants 

Your development 

You will be supported and challenged in this role. All staff can get involved in activities across the organisation. We are committed to the learning and development of staff and your line manager will work with you to create a personal development plan to support your growth and career progression. 

We’re committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can be themselves and succeed in the workplace and beyond. Our culture is inclusive and supportive to staff from all backgrounds, and we provide flexible policies to cater for the differing needs of all staff. 

Salary and benefits 

Salary: £27,750 - £32,230  

Contract: Permanent

Hours of work: 37.5 hours a week (full-time) 

Holiday allowance: 25 days

• Submit an answer, around 150 words, via CharityJob to the following question: “Can you give an example of your involvement with a grant/funding bid or new partnership, what was your role and the outcome?” 

• Submit a one-page cover letter, outlining how you meet the role’s essential criteria 

• Submit your CV 

Location: Tower Hamlets

Salary: Unqualified: £28,255 - £29,913 per annum 

Qualified: £29,923 - £32,623 per annum (Dependent on qualifications/experience)

(Please note that applicants are usually appointed at the bottom of the relevant band)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Thursday 28th August 2025

Closing Time: 00:00am

Are you looking for a rewarding role working for an intersectional feminist organisation? If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you to join our team as an Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) at Solace Women's Aid.  

You will be joining a team of committed and inspiring individuals whose dedication has saved the lives of thousands of women, men and children in the capital. We are looking for friendly and diligent individuals to join our services and help us make a difference.

Our core values reflect our history and were developed in consultation with staff and service users. Feminism and intersectionality are key to our work and we are committed to the principles of being survivor-led, trauma-informed, empowering, diverse, anti-racist and anti-discriminatory.

About the Service

Tower Hamlets Solace Advocacy and Support Service (SASS) provides advocacy and support to survivors of DVA with the aim to reduce risk and harm. Our work is holistic and empowering, working alongside survivors to achieve independent lives free from abuse.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced IDVA to join our dynamic team in Tower Hamlets, working with people who have experienced domestic violence and abuse. You will be working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

As an IDVA you are responsible for carrying out risk and needs assessments, safety planning and providing support and intervention to victim/survivors of domestic violence identified at Poplar jobcentre. In addition to this you will build relationships with, and provide advice, guidance and training to external professionals.

About You

You will need a passion for working with victim/survivors and a thorough understanding of domestic abuse and its impact on women and their children, as well as experience of providing emotional and practical support and strong casework management skills.

You will have the skills to provide effective crisis intervention, carry out risk assessments, safety planning, assessment of needs and individual support planning. You should have demonstrable experience of working in an IDVA or similar position with this or a similar client group.

In return, we offer great employee benefits including three per cent employer pension contribution, generous holiday entitlement and a focus on learning and development.

What we can offer you

We provide a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees, including:

• Flexible working
• Focus on learning and development (internal career progression and training)
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Employer pension contribution
• Family-friendly leave and enhanced maternity pay
• Access to Inclusion Networks
• Daily clinical debriefing
• Employee Assistance Programme providing free 24/7 support and advice
• Employee Benefits Platform offering staff discounts, benefits and savings
• Flow & Restore yoga classes
• Meditation sessions
• Cycle to Work Scheme

How to apply

When applying for this role, kindly highlight in your Supporting Statement how your values, knowledge, transferrable skills, and experience align with each point within the following sections of the Job Profile Document:

• Values, Behaviours & Competencies
• Knowledge, Experience and Skills

Solace Women's Aid values diversity, promotes equity, and challenges discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, abilities, perspectives, and lived experiences. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay, and benefits. Our Inclusion Networks support staff with protected characteristics and offer inclusive spaces to connect.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We anticipate and provide reasonable adjustments as needed and support employees who acquire a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work.

This service is run by women for women and is therefore restricted to female applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, and Part 1. Section 7(2) e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 apply. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

As part of safer recruitment practices, we carry out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and right to work in the UK checks.

No agencies.