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The role
We are looking for a passionate, driven and creative comms professional or marketer to join our busy team. Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, who can take on projects and drive campaigns across multiple touchpoints, managing them from planning through to analysis, optimising throughout. You will be both creative and data proficient, eager to demonstrate impact.
This is a relatively new team that is shaping process and building a brand - a great opportunity to grow.
Ranked 3rd startup hub in the UK by the FT, The Royal Academy of Engineering Enterprise Hub supports talented entrepreneurs and decision makers to transform breakthrough engineering innovations into disruptive spinouts, startups and scaleups.
The aim of this role is to increase awareness of and engagement with the Enterprise Directorate’s activities, with a particular focus on the Academy’s regional Hub portfolio, which includes programme and ecosystem engagement.
You will be required to develop marketing plans and materials, tailor outreach to regional audiences, and identify and amplify stories and case studies from the Academy’s regional hubs in partnership with the wider communications and engagement directorate.
Our location
Our light, spacious head office is based in a fantastic location in central London with views over St James’s Park and close to the West End. We operate hybrid, flexible working practices with a baseline for office-based working of a mandatory weekly team day plus further days each week as required for the role and the Academy.
Who are we?
Engineering matters. It shapes our everyday lives, from our ability to turn the lights on, have a hot shower and commute into work, to the mobile phones we rely on to keep connected. It also plays a vital role in addressing some of the biggest challenges facing society today, from climate change, to global health pandemics and cyber threats.
The Royal Academy of Engineering is a charity that harnesses the power of engineering to build a sustainable society and an inclusive economy that works for everyone. In collaboration with our Fellows and partners, we’re growing talent and developing skills for the future, driving innovation, and building global partnerships, and influencing policy and engaging the public. Together we’re working to tackle the greatest challenges of our age.
With a diverse workforce and an inclusive and supportive culture, we look to attract candidates from wide and different backgrounds who have a passion for the role engineering plays in society. Our aim is to make the Academy the best place to work for the staff we have and those we seek to attract.
Why work for us?
We’re looking for people who are driven to make the world a better place. If you’re passionate about what you do and want to work collaboratively with talented colleagues to make change happen now and for future generations, we want you to get in touch.
This is the perfect time to join us. We have a dynamic, visionary CEO, a strong leadership team and an ambitious and exciting strategy. The value we bring as experts in our field and change agents is highly recognised and makes the Academy a motivating place to be. Our work today builds on a long, proud history with a focused and ambitious future which we’d love you to be part of.
We are looking for talented people who want to make a difference, to join our team – is this you? For more information and to apply, please visit our careers page.
Closing date: 5 January 2026.
Interview date: w/c 12 January 2026.
The Academy is committed to making reasonable adjustments to remove barriers that hinder applicants from applying or staff from working effectively and comfortably.
We are the Advancement Office at the University of Bath, responsible for engaging our community of alumni and supporters and fundraising to drive forward strategic priorities at the University.
About the role
We are seeking a dynamic Head of Systems, Data and Insights to drive digital innovation, champion evidence-based decision making, and lead a high-performing team.
This is not a role for someone who only wants to sit back and strategise. It’s for a leader who thrives on combining strategic vision with hands-on delivery. You’ll set the direction for data, systems, and insights, while also rolling up your sleeves to design processes, deliver technical solutions, and unlock the power of supporter insight.
You’ll be the technical lead for Advancement, owning our alumni database (Raiser’s Edge NXT) and related systems, and ensuring they are optimised to support smarter fundraising, deeper alumni engagement, and more efficient operations.
In this role you will:
- Lead and inspire a team of data and systems professionals, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Own and optimise Raiser’s Edge NXT and related platforms, ensuring compliance with UK GDPR and other regulations.
- Deliver insights and reporting that empower colleagues across the institution to make strategic, data-driven decisions.
- Champion governance and compliance, ensuring data quality, security, and resilience.
- Collaborate and influence across the University, representing Advancement in cross-institutional initiatives and equipping colleagues to self-serve data and insights.
- Balance strategy and execution—from setting long-term direction to personally delivering high-impact technical projects.
If you’re excited by the challenge of leading strategically while delivering hands-on technical impact, we’d love to hear from you.
About you
We’re looking for someone who brings:
- Extensive experience with relational databases (Raiser’s Edge knowledge is a plus).
- A proven track record of delivering complex IT and change management projects.
- Strong leadership skills, with experience managing teams and developing strategies.
- Expertise in data protection, compliance, and governance.
- Technical fluency in business intelligence platforms (Power BI experience an advantage).
- Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
Further information
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Laura Underwood, Associate Director of Advancement Services. Please ensure your application is submitted via our website - we cannot accept CVs via email.
This is a hybrid role with an expectation of 2 days per week on campus.
We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.
We're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.
What we can offer you
We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:
- Free counselling services through Health Assured
- Cycle to work scheme
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
- Staff discount at Team Bath gym
- Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
- Staff discount on language courses
- Generous employer contributory pension schemes
- Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
- A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
- Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
- Local discounts and more
- A family-friendly workplace
- An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
- Relocation allowance
- Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses
Find out more about our benefits and watch the video to hear from our staff about what makes the University of Bath a great place to work as well as following us X and LinkedIn.
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Hours: 30 hours per week between the hours of 8am and 7pm Mon-Sun (flexible – hours to be agreed with successful candidate)
Our Values
Homelessness isn’t just about losing a home—it’s about losing stability, security, and often, hope.
YMCA is a worldwide organisation, but YMCA Wirral specifically looks to serve the specific needs of the community in our corner of the world. In Birkenhead, this has taken the form of a homeless hostel for adults of all ages. Ensuring that rough sleepers are safe is only the beginning - we also want to aid in their quality of life, and support them in their steps toward security and independence. The Activity Coordinator will play a key part in the quality of life of our residents.
The role of the Activity Coordinator
We are looking for a dynamic Activities Coordinator to lead a vibrant programme of health, wellbeing and vocational activities at our Birkenhead hostel to support our busy shelter and bring energy, creativity, and care to the heart of our service.
By providing our residents with a time table of interesting and life enhancing activities you’ll play a vital role in sustaining their health and happiness and help carry them through some really tough times.
As a core part of our team your work as the Activity Coordinator will be key in supporting individuals to take steps towards a brighter future helping them to regain skills, confidence and positive mental health.
We are a growing and vibrant team of professionals who work hard to improve the lives of those who need it most. If you’re ready to take on a practical and unique role that truly makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
What You’ll Do:
- Organise the delivery of a range of inclusive activities: arts, health, sports, life skills, social events within our shelter and the wider community
- Collate data and prepare reports for management and funders
- Inspire and support our residents to engage in a range of activities across the week
- Recruit and support a number of volunteers to help out within our services
What We’re Looking For
- A kind heart and a strong sense of empathy
- Great communication and organisation skills
How to Apply:
We do not accept CV's. All applications for the role of Activities Coordinator must be made via our application form found on our Career's Page:
Activities Coordinator at YMCA Wirral Homeless Shelter | YMCA Wirral
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About YMCA St Paul’s Group
YMCA St Paul's Group is a charity committed to supporting and empowering young people and communities across London. We provide transformative youth work, essential community services, inclusive health and wellbeing centres, and supported accommodation for those at risk of homelessness.
Our mission is to help create thriving places for young people and flourishing communities. With over 150 years of service, we remain dedicated to long-term transformation of mind, body, and spirit.
About the Role
As a Housing and Support Assistant, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality housing and support services to our residents. You will often be the first point of contact for residents and visitors, responding to a wide range of enquiries and offering clear, holistic, and informed guidance.
This role is wonderfully varied, combining customer service, reception duties, safety responsibilities, and building support. Whether welcoming new residents, assisting Health & Wellbeing members, or responding compassionately to concerns, you will be a key representative of YMCA St Paul’s Group throughout the night.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver Outstanding Customer Service
Be the warm, reassuring presence that sets the tone for a positive resident experience. Your professionalism and empathy will leave a lasting impression on our residents and their support network.
Versatility at Its Best
No two shifts will be the same. Alongside reception responsibilities—such as managing telephone services, handling mail, overseeing repairs, and processing payments—you will support the smooth operation of the building and contribute to a safe, welcoming environment.
Safety and Security
As the designated first aider and fire marshal, you’ll play a vital role in safeguarding residents during emergencies. Your routine wellbeing checks, patrols, and facilities inspections will help uphold a safe and comfortable environment for all.
Welcoming and Listening
As the first point of contact, you may welcome new residents, respond to complaints, handle reports of anti-social behaviour, and provide a compassionate, attentive ear. Your ability to identify, escalate, and report concerns appropriately will be essential.
A Supportive Team Environment
Joining our team means becoming part of a friendly, experienced, and collaborative group of housing advisors. Your skills and passion will shine as you help make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents. The diverse nature of your responsibilities will keep you engaged, while the impact of your work will be a source of pride and fulfilment.
What We Offer
At YMCA St Paul’s Group, we are committed to improving diversity and inclusion across our workforce and services. We value your authenticity and encourage you to bring your unique voice and perspective. You’ll also have the opportunity to influence positive change by participating in our Employee Resource Groups.
We believe in your growth. Through our comprehensive learning and development programme—including training, qualifications, and hands-on experience—you’ll be supported in gaining the skills you need while accessing clear pathways for professional progression.
Benefits to Support Your Mind, Body, and Spirit
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Free gym access across all YMCA sites
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Discounts from major retailers and supermarkets
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Free wellbeing and counselling services
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Flexibility to work across a range of outer London locations
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Career development programmes to help you thrive
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Family-friendly policies, including enhanced maternity pay
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Life Assurance
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Programme Manager (Part-time, 4 days/week — 12-month contract)
Start date: February 2026
Location: Hybrid (East London office + home working)
Salary: £35,490–£38,220 FTE (pro rata) + 3% pension
The Southeast and East Asian Centre (SEEAC) is a community-led CIC supporting East and Southeast Asian (ESEA) migrants and refugees in the UK. We work to build an equitable society where ESEA communities thrive.
We are seeking a Programme Manager to lead our programme team, deliver high-impact community services and advocacy projects, and strengthen partnerships across the sector. This role is central to coordinating multiple projects, managing staff, developing proposals, overseeing budgets, ensuring monitoring and evaluation, and representing SEEAC publicly with partners, media and stakeholders. The post works closely with the Executive Director and Partnership Development Manager, including on fundraising.
About you:
You bring 5+ years’ experience leading programme design, delivery, monitoring and reporting plus people management experience and strong communication, organisational and financial skills. You are confident engaging with diverse communities, funders and public audiences, and committed to safeguarding and data protection. Knowledge of issues affecting migrants and refugees (e.g., employment rights, discrimination, health inequality) and strong writing skills are essential. Experience with ESEA communities or other minoritised groups is highly desirable, as is lived experience of migration-related issues.
How to apply:
Apply via CharityJobs or directly on our website
Deadline: 7 January 2026 (23:59).
Interviews:
• Stage 1: Week of 12 January 2026 (online)
• Stage 2: Week of 19 January 2026 (in person, East London)
All offers are subject to references and DBS checks. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; SEEAC cannot provide visa sponsorship.
SEEAC strives to work to make our society where Southeast and East Asian migrants and their communities are equal members of the UK society and enjoy
The Organisation
A not-for-profit association with an annual income of approximately £3 million. Their work includes events, learning, networking, and research, delivered in collaboration with leading partners and academic institutions. Operating primarily from the UK with a growing presence internationally, all team members contribute to the successful delivery of their flagship Annual Conference & Exhibition.
The Job
You will be a key part of a small Finance team, reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, managing the Accounts Executive and working collaboratively within the wider team. The Head of Finance will be responsible for delivering accurate and timely financial data, and monthly reporting, budget monitoring and year-end accounts.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing invoicing, payments, and reconciliations
- Preparing UK and Irish VAT returns
- Supporting the annual audit and year-end accounts
- Producing monthly budget reports and management accounts
- Monitoring cash flow and liaising with asset managers
- Deputising for the COO when required
- Contributing to system improvements
- Acting as Secretary to the Finance and Audit Committees
The Person
We're looking for a qualified accountant, ideally immediately available or on short notice.
You'll bring:
- Strong financial systems and Excel skills
- Excellent attention to detail and analytical thinking
- A methodical, organised approach and strong time management
- A collaborative mindset and high-level communication skills
- A proactive attitude to improving systems and processes
What's in it for You?
Salary: £70,000
Contract: Full-time, 9 months - 1 year (35 hours/week)
Location: Hybrid - 2 days/week in their City of London office, with Tuesday as a core office day
Employee Benefits Package:
- 12.5% bonus (pro rata)
- Annual Leave: 27 days (rising to 30 days with service)
- Pension: 7.5% employer contribution, with a minimum 5% employee contribution
- Life Assurance: 4x salary
- Income Protection: Up to 75% of salary after 6 months' incapacity
- Private Medical Insurance: Bupa
- Dental Cover: Bupa dental plan
- Wellness Programme: Discretionary benefits
What to Do Now
If you're interested in joining a purpose-driven organisation with a collaborative culture, please apply now.This role is being managed by Peter O'Sullivan at Hays Senior Finance.
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For the full recruitment pack and application form, please visit our website. We can only accept applications via our website portal.
ABOUT CAUDWELL YOUTH
Not all young people have the same opportunities in life.
Caudwell Youth exists to level the playing field for young people at risk.
We support at-risk young people who are care experienced, have mental health challenges, or are at risk of exploitation or offending.
WHAT WE DO
Caudwell Youth shapes young people’s futures by providing person-centred support to at risk 11 to 24-year-olds through volunteer-led mentoring for up to 18-months, alongside a targeted intervention programme.
Our mentoring service is designed to ensure every young person feels safe, heard and supported. Each young person gains a trusted adult (a trained volunteer) who meets with them once a week to support them as they take steps towards a more positive future.
This year, we have supported more than 400 young people.
Our vision is to help every young person at-risk in the UK. We give young people the time, trust and support they need to shape a positive future, no matter their starting point.
ABOUT THE ROLE
To support the Deputy CEO in ensuring the effective delivery and growth of Caudwell Youth’s services.
To oversee the management of operational programmes, ensuring high-quality, person-centred support for young people. To contribute to business development, leading expansion via statutory grants and contracts.
On appointment, you are expected to have significant knowledge and professional experience of your area of specialism and the ability to quickly take on significant responsibility very quickly.
KEY DUTIES
Strategic and External Leadership:
- Lead the effective delivery and development of Caudwell Youth’s programmes, in line with our strategic plan.
- Build and maintain relationships with funders, and strategic partners, with support from the Deputy CEO.
- Identify and secure new funding opportunities, leading on public sector bids and tenders, in line with our strategic plan
- Ensure a youth participation and evidence-based approach in all aspects of service delivery and development.
Services:
- Develop, oversee and report against Operations department budget and plans.
- Oversee operational systems, risk assessments and data to ensure services are safe, needs-led and effective.
- Ensure safeguarding policies are embedded across delivery, acting as DSL if required.
- Support and develop high-performing teams, ensuring training, appraisal, and performance management frameworks are in place.
- Ensure that all programme delivery is trauma informed and person-centred
- Oversee quality assurance processes, ensuring consistent standards across all delivery regions.
- Lead on operational compliance, including health & safety, data protection, incident reporting and regulatory requirements.
- Champion a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and high-quality practice across the organisation.
- Ensure that programmes are monitored and evaluated effectively and that reporting requirements are met, working with the fundraising team as required
Business Development:
- With support from the Deputy CEO, develop plans to implement a growth strategy focused on securing statutory contracts.
- Act as a key point of contact for commissioners, local authorities, and strategic partners.
- Identify and respond to commissioning opportunities across local government (crime, education, and health sectors) in line with our strategy.
- Lead on bid writing, proposal development, and contract negotiations for statutory contracts and grants
- Work with finance and fundraising teams to create budgets, proposals and tender submissions for statutory contracts
- Be responsible for starting up and implementing new funded programmes to ensure quality in delivery
- Identify new trends, emerging needs and opportunities for partnership projects.
General:
- Promote equality, diversity and inclusion across the organisation.
- Undertake and identify training as required and take a positive approach to personal development.
- Fulfil the duties and responsibilities of an employee as regards to Health and Safety at Work, including own safety and self-management.
- Ensure good administration, record keeping and reporting of all work undertaken in line with data protection and other regulations.
- Undertake any other reasonable tasks deemed necessary.
For the full job description and to make an application, please visit our website.
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Job Title: Refuge Worker
Location: Warwickshire
Salary: £15,859.03 per annum
Contract type: Part Time, Permanent
Hours: 23 hours per week
This is an exciting opportunity to join Refuge as a domestic abuse refuge worker, providing high quality practical and emotional support to survivors of domestic abuse and their children living in our refuge accommodation in Warwickshire.
The post holder will work closely with survivors from the point of crisis and admission to the refuge, through to move on from the emergency accommodation. This involves providing a personalised, holistic support and safety plan, enabling survivors to access housing, welfare, benefits and legal advice.
You will also work in partnership with both statutory and voluntary sector partners to ensure that the whole range of survivors’ needs are met.
A key requirement is to ensure that survivors are provided with a safe, supportive and welcoming environment in accordance with Refuge’s philosophical principles.
As part of this role, you will be required to participate in an out-of-hours on call rota.
This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
Closing Date: 09:00am 12 January 2026
Interview Date: 20 January 2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for a full time Senior Paralegal to work alongside our Head of Regulation, dealing with concerns relating to our Registrants' fitness to practise. The role will support from initial receipt of concerns all the way through to final disposal of cases, including tasks such as taking witness statements, preparing bundles, working with Counsel and experts, setting up and clerking hearings as required.
For the right candidate, this is an exciting opportunity to develop legal skills and gain valuable experience of the full end to end Fitness to Practise process within a small healthcare regulator. For those who are working towards legal qualification, we are open to signing off qualifying work experience and can discuss this further at interview.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual with relevant legal experience who is keen to join our small and friendly staff team. This is a hybrid role, with at least one day per week (Tuesday) in the office in Archway, London.
Applications must include both a CV and a cover letter to be considered, with the cover letter outlining how you meet each of the essential criteria.
Person Specification
Essential
1. Evidence of legal qualifications at least to degree level.
2. Relevant legal experience in interviewing witnesses and drafting witness statements.
3. Demonstrable experience in case handling.
4. Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
6. Ability to work under pressure in a fast – paced environment.
7. Ability to compose documents and bundles in a succinct manner.
8. Ability to assimilate and understand complex regulatory legislation.
9. Ability to work flexibly in a small, close knit, multi-tasking team; working with colleagues and on own initiative with minimal supervision.
10. Understanding of the importance of confidentiality and data protection
11. Experience of using Microsoft Office packages, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook.
12. Willingness and flexibility to work some evenings, and occasional Saturday, to attend meetings or conferences (time off in lieu is given)
13. Commitment to BPC’s aims and objectives.
Desirable
1. Healthcare regulation experience and/or other regulatory settings.
2. Experience in undertaking investigations.
Job Title: Operations Manager – Neighbourhood Services
Reporting to: Head of Neighbourhood Services
Direct Reports: Housing Officers, Assistant Housing Officers, Housing Administrators, Tenancy Sustainment Officers
Location: Hybrid (UK-based)
Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full-time (flexibility required, including occasional evening/weekend work)
About the Organisation We are a large social housing provider managing a diverse portfolio of general-needs homes across multiple communities. Our mission is to provide safe, secure, and affordable homes while building sustainable, thriving neighbourhoods. We are data-led, resident-focused, and committed to continuous improvement and partnership working.
Role Purpose As Operations Manager – Neighbourhood Services, you will lead the day-to-day delivery of tenancy and neighbourhood management services across designated geographical patches. You will manage and develop a multi-disciplinary team, using performance data and resident insight to drive service improvements, enhance resident satisfaction, and create safe, cohesive communities.
Working closely with the Head of Neighbourhood Services and a range of internal and external stakeholders, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering the strategic plan for neighbourhood services, with safeguarding, compliance, and resident-centred outcomes at the core.
Key Responsibilities
Service Delivery & Team Leadership
- Lead, coach, and performance-manage a team of housing professionals to deliver a visible, consistent, and high-quality housing management service.
- Ensure effective tenancy management, estate inspections, enforcement action, and resolution of anti-social behaviour in line with organisational standards and regulatory requirements.
- Build strong partnerships with local authorities, police, support agencies, and community organisations to keep neighbourhoods safe and support vulnerable residents.
- Prepare performance reports and contribute to governance/board-level reporting as required.
Data-Driven Performance & Continuous Improvement
- Use data, trend analysis, and resident insight to monitor performance, identify risks early, and implement improvement plans.
- Embed a culture of evidence-based decision-making across the team.
- Support the development and delivery of service transformation and digital innovation projects.
Customer Focus & Tenancy Sustainment
- Ensure services are inclusive, accessible, and responsive to diverse resident needs.
- Proactively identify residents at risk of tenancy failure and coordinate early intervention with internal and external support services to prevent homelessness.
- Lead or support the development and annual review of tenancy management policies and processes.
- Oversee the resolution of complex complaints, ensuring learning is embedded into service improvements.
Neighbourhood & Estate Management
- Implement a robust estate inspection framework to maintain clean, safe, and well-maintained neighbourhoods.
- Promote community cohesion through resident engagement initiatives, events, and partnership projects.
- Identify opportunities to leverage social value and external funding for community-benefit projects.
Compliance & Risk
- Ensure full compliance with relevant housing legislation, regulatory consumer standards, data protection, and health & safety requirements.
- Identify and manage safeguarding risks, escalating appropriately and working with specialist agencies.
- Maintain operational risk registers and contribute to business-continuity planning.
Budget & Resource Management
- Manage delegated operational budgets, delivering value for money and aligning spend with strategic priorities.
Corporate & Collaborative Working
- Actively contribute to organisation-wide objectives as part of the wider management team.
- Break down silos, share best practice, and foster a “one-team” culture.
Leadership Expectations
- Inspire and motivate teams to deliver excellence, providing clarity, support, and constructive challenge.
- Champion equality, diversity, inclusion, and belonging in all areas of work.
- Role-model resilience, accountability, and a solutions-focused approach.
- Coach and develop team members, building capability and future leadership talent.
GoodGym brings people together to get fit by doing good — supporting older people, strengthening communities, and creating meaningful social connection. Behind every completed GoodGym task is a committed Operations Support Team working to make sure things run smoothly, safely and with heart.
We’re looking for an Operations Support Team Manager to lead this brilliant group. This is a role at the centre of GoodGym’s work with older people: the team you’ll be managing ensures thousands of tasks happen each year, connecting GoodGymers with people who need practical help or companionship. If you’re energised by problem-solving, motivated by purpose, and excited about building and supporting high-performing teams, you’ll thrive here.
This is an opportunity to shape how GoodGym completes our work with older people. You’ll improve systems, and guide a team that is deeply passionate about the difference their work makes. You’ll be part of a collaborative and mission-driven organisation.
OPERATIONS SUPPORT TEAM MANAGER
Team: Operations Support Team
Reporting to: Head of Operations
Location: Hybrid including Tues - Thurs based in our London office
Salary band: £28,078 - £34,318
Application closing date: 23:59 on 11/01/26
Please note the starting salary will be between the start and middle of the band.
Job overview:
Managing the day-to-day running of the Operations Support Team and increasing the number of GoodGymers completing Missions and Social Visits.
Job Purpose
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Manage the day-to-day running of Missions and Social Visits
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Manage the delivery of the Older People Operations business plan objectives
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Line manage the operations support team
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Contribute to the strategy of work supporting older people and identify opportunities for improvement
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Motivate operations support team to achieve agreed goals
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Identify areas in need of improvement and feeding back to the tech team.
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Ensure adherence to the structures, systems and procedures to support volunteers, older people and referral partners in line with the aims of the organisation.
Performance will be measured on:
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Achievement of team goals
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Smooth management of team
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Feedback from GoodGymers older people
Primary Responsibilities
Delivery management
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Manage the delivery of Missions and Social Visits
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Ensure prompt and accurate listing and confirmation of tasks
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Support Ops Support Team to undertake regular monitoring calls and ending pairings
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Work to maintain balance of referrals and verified GoodGymers
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Monitor agreed performance indicators on older people work and motivate the team to achieve these and improve efficiency
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Oversee mission volunteer verification processes, reporting any concerns to the CEO in a timely manner
Safeguarding
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Be the designated Safeguarding Lead for GoodGym
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Manage and escalate any safeguarding matters arising in line with GoodGym’s Safeguarding Adults policy
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Manage and update GoodGym Safeguarding policies and processes for older people and GoodGymers
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Produce Annual Safeguarding report for Trustees
Referrals for older people
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Provide practical support to referrers where necessary
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Attend external meetings to support these partnerships as required
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Working with Head of Operations to grow and improve referrals for older people
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Feedback to Head of Operations on impact of work
Communications
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Supporting communications team with ideas for case studies, ensure testimonials are regularly updated
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Ensure Operations Support Team’s communication with GoodGymers is appropriate, adequate and ensure GoodGymers feel supported, in line with GoodGym’s ethos
Reporting:
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Contribute information to reports for funders and funding applications
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Report on progress to the staff team and trustees
Management
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Line manage Operations Support Coordinators
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Manage process of recruiting and supporting Operations volunteers
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Provision of regular support and supervision to the above, identifying and responding to training and development needs
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Support the recruitment of and be responsible for the induction and training of new Older People Operations Coordinators
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Provide information and support to staff in the wider central team in order to optimise GoodGym’s work with older people as required
Other Responsibilities
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Review and interpret feedback from older people, GoodGymers and third parties as well as data and flag concerns, operation-critical improvements
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Representing the Operations Support Team at organisation wide meetings
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Leading regular team meetings
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Ensure that information pertaining to older people, coordinators is up to date and is shared, recorded and stored in line with GoodGym’s confidentiality, information sharing and data protection policies.
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Maintain up to date knowledge of legislation, guidance and best practice in the sector
Working relationships
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Line management of Operations Support Coordinators
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Management of Operations volunteers
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Reporting to Head of Operations
HOW TO APPLY
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Home-Merton is seeking an inspiring and strategic Director to lead our trusted local charity through its next stage of growth and innovation.
This is a rare opportunity to make a tangible difference for children and families — by strengthening our community presence, driving income generation, and ensuring every child gets the best possible start in life.
About Home-Start Merton – Making a difference to young families
We believe strong families make strong communities.
Our trained volunteers provide emotional and practical support to parents of young children, helping them navigate the challenges of early childhood and family life.
Operating across London borough of Merton, we are a small but vibrant, values-driven charity and part of the wider Home-Start network — one of the UK’s leading family support movements.
Our Charity Director Role
As Director, you’ll be both strategic leader and hands-on advocate, driving our fundraising and partnership agenda while overseeing operational excellence.
You’ll lead our talented team of employees, work closely with trustees, and represent our charity with energy and passion — ensuring we remain a visible and trusted voice for families across Merton.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and inspire staff and volunteers to deliver high-impact family support services.
- Oversee service delivery, safeguarding, and operational compliance.
- Develop and implement a bold, diversified fundraising and income generation strategy.
- Build and nurture relationships with funders, corporates, philanthropists, and community partners.
- Act as a confident ambassador, raising the organisation’s profile locally and regionally.
- Work closely with the Board of Trustees on governance, strategy, and long-term sustainability.
About You
You are:
- Experienced in charity governance, financial management, and service delivery.
- A proven fundraiser and relationship builder who can secure sustainable income across multiple sources.
- A confident and inclusive leader who inspires and empowers teams.
- Skilled in partnership development and community engagement.
- Deeply committed to safeguarding, equality, and family wellbeing.
Why Join Us?
- Lead one of London’s most respected family charities.
- Shape our strategy for growth and sustainability.
- Join a passionate, values-led team and supportive board.
- Enjoy flexible, hybrid working.
How to Apply
If you meet most but not all of our criteria and are passionate about giving children the best start in life we'd still like to hear from you.
Apply via CharityJob or reach out to our Chair for an informal conversation.
Closing Date: Friday 12 December 2025
Home-Start Merton is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
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Exciting Opportunity
Fixed Term until the end of January 2027
Regional Manager, North East & Cumbria (0.8 FTE)
We are pleased to offer a fixed-term opportunity within the Lloyds Bank Foundation due to the current Regional Manager taking a secondment.
This is a part-time (4 days per week) position, working from home, with regular travel across North East & Cumbria and to London. The post holder must live in the North East or Cumbria.
About the Role
Are you passionate about supporting local charities and driving community-led change? The Lloyds Bank Foundation is seeking a Manager for the North East & Cumbria region to play a pivotal role in our evolving strategy.
As Manager for North East & Cumbria, you’ll:
- Build trusted relationships with local charities, helping them grow stronger and more resilient.
- Support organisations to identify and overcome challenges, connecting them with resources and opportunities.
- Champion community-led change and ensure our work is shaped by the communities we serve.
- Collaborate with partners, stakeholders, and colleagues to maximise the impact of our investments.
About you
You’ll have extensive knowledge of the voluntary sector, experience supporting local charities, and excellent relationship-building and organisational skills. You’ll be proactive, collaborative, and comfortable navigating change.
You’ll be responsible for managing a portfolio of relationships with charitable partners and collaborating with other charities.You will support our charity partners in becoming more resilient and stronger, enabling them to thrive beyond the duration of their relationship with us. You will do this by building trusted relationships with them, supporting them to identify their most pressing organisational challenges; and help them overcome the challenges by building the knowledge, skills and capabilities of staff and trustees. You will work with charities, CICs, and partnerships to identify the most appropriate form of support to respond to the identified priorities. Further information about LBFEW and our approach to supporting charity partners can be found on our website under the 'Development' section.
You’ll be the face of the Foundation in the area, able to build strong and trusting relationships and be an advocate for community organisations across the patch. You’ll have a good understanding of the operating environment in the North East & Cumbria with well-established networks across the patch. You will also play a pivotal role in sharing learning, intelligence and insights to ensure the Foundations’ strategy development, delivery and relationship with the Lloyds Banking Group considers regional needs and the operating context of our funded partners.
If you have experience working with or in the voluntary, community or social enterprise sector and are creative, adaptable, resilient, flexible in your approach, keen to learn and hungry for change, then this could be the role for you!
About the Foundation
We’re an independent charitable foundation funded by Lloyds Banking Group. We work in partnership with local charities and community-led organisations, connecting people, and providing money and resources so that communities can thrive.
This is an exciting time to join Lloyds Bank Foundation. We are coming to the end of our strategy period and, under the leadership of a new CEO, we are developing and rolling out our new strategy, brand and values. We believe this will enable us to turbocharge our work, allowing us to have an even bigger impact to create social change and cohesion and ensuring people in England and Wales are in a good place.
We encourage applications from all sections of our diverse community, irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, maternity, race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), sexual orientation, religion or belief, or because someone is married or in a civil partnership. We want an inclusive organisation that reflects our community and where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We believe our organisation will be a better, more creative and innovative place to work if we can harness the benefit of different perspectives.
The Foundation is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as inclusive as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for people who have a disability or long-term health condition. If you need any adjustments such as our application form in an accessible format such as a Word document, or for any part of the recruitment process, please email us in confidence to discuss this.
How to Apply
· Closing date: 23:59 on 18 December 2025
· 1st Interview (Newcastle, venue to be confirmed) 13th January 2026
· 2nd Interview (online) 19th January 2026
We support small, local and specialist charities across England and Wales.


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About Kinship
We are Kinship. The leading kinship care charity in England and Wales. We’re here for kinship carers – friends or family who step up to raise a child when their parents aren’t able to.
Together, let’s commit to change for kinship families.
About the role
Kinship is undertaking a major feasibility Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT) of Kinship Connected. This is aligned with recommendations set out in the Kinship Care Practice Guide published by Foundations (2024) and builds on evidence from the Kinship Navigator intervention of support for kinship carers in the USA.
This feasibility RCT is a complex, multi-partner programme involving:
- An active funding partner
- An independent evaluation team
- 5 participating local authorities (to be confirmed)
- Internal delivery teams and cross organisational services
- Kinship carers and lived experience subject experts
The Mobilisation and Delivery Project Manager is the operational engine of the programme, ensuring that every workstream is scoped, resourced, sequenced, delivered and evidenced, and that Kinship is trial-ready, compliant, and well-coordinated through set-up and delivery.
This role needs someone who is an excellent communicator, highly organised, unflappable, curious, and able to sit comfortably in the detail. The successful person will keep a firm grip on timelines, dependencies and risks.
You will manage a Programmes Officer as well as the set-up, processes, documentation, reporting, trial readiness, communications and cross-team coordination. You will work closely with the Programmes Manager who will share responsibility for ensuring high quality performance across the feasibility trial. You will both work closely with the core project team and partners.
You will lead operational quality, systems, processes, data, and compliance. The Programmes Manager will lead practice quality, staff development and supervision, safeguarding and relational delivery. Together you make sure the trial is delivered ethically, consistently and to a very high standard.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead the mobilisation plan across all workstreams and ensure trial readiness.
- Develop all processes, documentation and operational frameworks in line with the intervention protocol.
- Coordinate local authority onboarding, staff training and internal operational setup with the Programmes Manager.
- Work with internal Kinship teams to ensure everyone has clear expectations and is held to account for their performance during mobilisation and delivery – owning the workstreams.
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Ensure weekly pipeline monitoring for treatment and control recruitment.
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Work with the Programmes Manager and Kinship Family Workers to strengthen referral and screening processes where appropriate.
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Identify recruitment risks early and drive rapid problem-solving.
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Maintain delivery tracking and operational dashboards.
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Identify throughput or workload risks and support adjustments.
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Lead operational quality assurance (QA) including data quality checks, file audits and process compliance.
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Coordinate data collection, monitoring and data quality for evaluator requirements (both treatment and control).
Essential knowledge and experience includes:
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Project Management Qualification or commensurate experience.
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Significant experience managing complex projects or programmes with multiple partners and tight delivery requirements.
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Proven experience designing and maintaining structured workflows, operational systems and project plans in fast-paced environments.
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Experience coordinating across multidisciplinary teams without direct line management responsibility.
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Strong background in quality assurance, process improvement and operational risk management.
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Experience translating evaluation, compliance or regulatory requirements into practical delivery processes.
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Experience developing and maintaining documentation, SOPs, manuals and operational toolkits.
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Experience working with data for monitoring, decision making and evaluation readiness.
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Proven ability to ensure data quality, consistency and audit readiness.
What we’ll offer you
Kinship offers 30 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time). We have an excellent wellbeing offer including the Employee Assistance Programme and clinical supervision. We will invest in your professional development with training and career development opportunities.
Kinship is committed to championing equality, diversity and inclusion. We believe our work is greatly enhanced by the varied backgrounds, experiences and views represented within our teams. We aim to create inclusive teams, celebrate differences and encourage everyone to join us and be their true self at work. We therefore encourage applications from anyone who fits our values, whatever their religion or belief, sex, gender identity, race, age, sexuality or disability and are actively seeking candidates that can bring real innovation and commitment to us.
Key dates:
Application deadline: 11.59pm, Sunday 4 January 2026
First interview: Thursday 8 January 2026 (online)
Second interview:Wednesday 14 January 2026 (in-person, London)
How to apply
Respond on CharityJobs to these 5 questions, along with your CV:
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Kinship’s mission and values emphasise putting kinship families first, being bold, stepping up and working stronger together. What motivates you to apply for this role, and how would these values shape how you lead mobilisation and delivery?
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Describe a time you managed a complex programme or project with multiple partners or workstreams. What approach did you take to keep delivery coordinated and on track?
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Give an example of how you improved data quality, compliance or process consistency. What actions did you take and what was the outcome?
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Tell us about a situation where you worked closely with colleagues delivering frontline or relational support to solve a delivery or operational challenge. What did you do to ensure alignment and shared ownership?
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Describe a time you worked in a fast-changing or uncertain environment. How did you stay grounded, support others and keep delivery moving forward?
We are looking to fill this role quickly and reserve the right to close a recruitment campaign earlier than the advertised where we have received sufficient applications so please apply early!
Some tips for your application:
• Make sure you’ve read the job description and the essential requirements – make sure your application reflects those points in the requirements very clearly.
• Tell us why you want to work for Kinship. We’re interested in working with people who share our values. You can read about our values above.
• Keep your response clear – use bullets points and short paragraphs if that helps. It will help the recruitment team to focus on your knowledge, skills and experience.
• Please do not use AI tools like ChatGPT to produce your answers. We use software to check, and your application will be rejected if you do.
We support kinship carers in their homes and communities, giving advice and helping them work through problems to find the best way forward.



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Actively Interviewing
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Legacy Relationship Executive
We are looking for a Legacy Relationship Executive to join the team.
With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.
Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!
Position: Legacy Relationship Executive
Location: Milton Keynes
Hours: Full-time (36.5 hours per week with one evening per week)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £30,874 per annum, depending on experience + good range of benefits
Closing Date: 31st December 2025. We reserve the right to interview candidates and close the ad ahead of the closing date should a strong candidate be identified
About the Role
As Legacy Relationship Executive, you will grow the future legacy income of World Vision through building relationships with some of our longest serving supporters and asking them to consider leaving a gift in their will and following up our supporters who have expressed an interest to convert them to pledgers.
World Vision has over 100,000 supporters around the UK and this job focuses on our supporters who have been supporting us for over 10 years and really love sponsoring a child and helping our cause.
This role involves mainly thanking our sponsors and ensuring they are getting the best experience, keeping them informed, updated and asking them to consider a gift in their will.
It’s a role where you can really build some excellent and meaningful relationships and the people you are calling quite often have time to chat and want to talk to you!
As an active Christian, this role offers you the opportunity to integrate your Christian faith and be sensitive to its various expressions across cultures and denominations.
About You
The role IS for you if:
· You have an engaging, warm phone manner and a passion for excellence in making a difference to the lives of the children who we serve.
· Have a good level of written English and results driven
· Comfortable being on the phone
· Have previous telemarketing experience in either sales, account management or customer service.
In addition to the salary offered, we offer:
· A flexible and supportive working culture
· Pension scheme (with employer contributions)
· Generous holiday allowance
· Free parking (Milton Keynes office)
· Opportunities for faith-based gatherings, prayer, and devotionals
· A welcoming, purpose-driven team who are passionate about making a difference
About the Organisation
World Vision is an international children’s charity working with children, their communities, and with supporters and partners, in almost 100 countries. Through long-term development projects, emergency responses and advocacy we’ve helped bring lasting change to millions of children, over more than 60 years. As a Christian organisation, everything we do is motivated by our faith as we strive to reflect God’s unconditional love.
An offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of applicable background checks, including a criminal records check.
World Vision is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in our workforce. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented sections of the community. World Vision UK also operates flexible working policies and practices. As a Disability committed employer we encourage qualified individuals with a disability to apply and request a reasonable adjustment if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access as a result of your disability.
Please note the organisation can only consider applicants who presently have the right to work in the UK and all candidates must be personally committed to the Christian faith and be able to respect, uphold and work within our client’s Christian mission, values, culture and faith statements. This individual will represent and speak on behalf of a Christian charity and as such the Occupational Requirement for an active Christian faith is justified under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1, clause 3.
You may also have experience in areas such Legacy Relationship, Legacy Officer, Supporter Engagement, Supporter Care, Customer Service Agent, Customer Service Executive, Customer Service Officer, Sales, Account Manager, Business Development, Business Development Executive.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.


