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About the role

Whether you're looking for an interim opportunity or a permanent role, we’re interested in hearing from experienced professionals who can hit the ground running and make an immediate impact.

This is an inspiring role for someone who wants to contribute to our success by providing strategic leadership and direction to the fundraising and communications functions supporting the Dementia Adventure business plan and charitable mission and objectives.

Managing a team of five across fundraising, communications, special projects and data management, the successful applicant will lead the development of partnerships and campaigns to raise funds for Dementia Adventure’s unique work to support people with dementia and their carers to have a more active and fulfilled life by getting outdoors and experiencing the benefits of nature. 

You will provide strategic leadership and direction for income generation through various fundraising disciplines and joint fundraising partnerships, ensuring the charity's diversification of funding and financial sustainability. Funding sources include major grantmakers, trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships, challenge events, and an individual giving campaign.

Hand in hand with leading fundraising, you will oversee the Communications team, supporting, developing and monitoring the communications strategy, associated budget, resources, systems, processes and operations. This will involve overseeing and directing a communications plan that promotes the work of Dementia Adventure to a broad range of audiences through various channels and campaigns, while also increasing online and social media presence.

Ideally, we would like the successful applicant to be able to come to the office in Essex at least once a week.

About you
We are looking for someone to join the charity’s Senior Leadership Team who will bring experience from their past successes and provide inspirational strategic leadership and direction to the fundraising and communications functions in support of the Dementia Adventure business plan, charitable mission and objectives. The successful applicant will have a strong, successful track record of fundraising and/or other forms of income generation in the charity sector, including management, with proven experience in meeting financial and non-financial targets. You should be able to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including trusts and grant givers, corporates, major donors and other individuals. In addition, you should possess a strong understanding of marketing and communication principles and practices, as well as digital marketing and social media. You should also be confident in engaging audiences sensitively with real-life stories to demonstrate impact and create a compelling case for support.

Dementia Adventure is an evidence-led, multi-award-winning national charity that helps people living with dementia and their carers enjoy the outdoors, connect with nature, and retain a sense of adventure. We look at what people can do, not what they can’t. Through supported holidays, learning, and tailored support, we promote well-being, inclusion, and resilience through fostering meaningful connections and renewed possibilities.

Equitable Experience of Cancer Care Clinical Fellow 
Fixed Term Contract (12 months) 
Part-time 14 hours (two days a week), we are open to a conversation about how you work these hours
Location Split between home and our London Office (every 1st Wednesday of the month)
Salary up to £90,000 FTE (£36,522 pro rata) depending on experience and/ or current NHS pay grade
 

About us
At Macmillan you'll find talented people working together to do whatever it takes to support people living with cancer. We're going all out to find even better ways to help even more people who need our support. Our values are at the heart of who we are and everything we do, inspiring our thinking and guiding our actions.

About the role
We are launching the 2025-2026 Macmillan Clinical Fellowship programme. This is an exciting new programme, key in the implementation of our new ambitious 2025-2030 strategy.

The Equitable Experience of Cancer Care Clinical Fellow will be part of the Centre of Clinical Expertise and a member of the Inequities Core Strategic group. The role will bring insight, expertise and the opportunity to collaborate to seek solutions, best practice and innovation around health inequities in the areas of focus, such as improving cultural responsiveness within care environments to ensure improved patient experience from point of referral. 

This role will be both beneficial to Macmillan in helping to improve the lives of people living with cancer, as well as provide the successful candidate with a potentially career changing opportunity. 

The fellow will be part of a highly motivated, inspirational and supportive team and be given mentorship support throughout the fellowship. 

This role is being recruited to as part of a cohort of clinical fellows from different disciplines and will have different areas of focus around Macmillan’s core strategic objectives allowing for peer support and learning:

• Equitable Experience of Care Clinical Fellow 

• Multi-Disciplinary Team Clinical Fellow 

• Older People Clinical Fellow.

About you
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following skills and experience:

• Current registration with the relevant Professional organisation
• An understanding/experience in health inequities
• Evidence of involvement in clinical leadership and management commensurate with your level of practice
• Evidence of considering equality, diversity and inclusion in work undertaken
• Good communication and IT skills
• The ability to build and sustain networks and professional relationships and work with multi-professional teams

In return, we offer a range of benefits including:

• 25 days holiday plus flexible bank holiday options, increasing by 1 day every year of service up to 30 days (pro rata)
• Pension matched up to 7.5%
• 120+ learning and development offers, with access to external professional qualifications
• Flexible working patterns, such as compressed hours, flexibility to work earlier or later around our core working hours of 10am-4pm
• Holiday buying and selling scheme, life insurance, free wills, retail discounts and much more

Recruitment Process
Application deadline: Wednesday 30th July 2025

To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for this role, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed.

Reporting to: Active Minds Manager

Responsible for:  Volunteer Peer Buddies. No staff responsibilities

Hours: 36 hours per week, worked Mon-Fri

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9am – 5pm

At least two evening shifts Tuesday and Thursday 11:30am-7:30pm

Location: Orchard House, 15A Purley Road, South Croydon, CR2 6EZ, although required to work at other sites as requested by the Manager. Travel to different sites across Croydon throughout the week.

Mind in Croydon is a charity concerned with the welfare of people with mental health problems living in the London Borough of Croydon and the surrounding areas. Mind in Croydon delivers Mental Health Transformation Program services alongside Croydon BME Forum, these include Croydon Health and Wellbeing Space and Mental Health Personal Independence Coordinators. Other services include Recovery Space, Advocacy, Active Minds, Carers Support, Peer Support In Reach, Social Networking and a Counselling Service.

Mind in Croydon’s Active Minds Project is a support service which promotes improving both physical and mental health through connecting with others and being active, This empowers individuals to regain lost skills and obtain new skills and the confidence necessary for independent life in the community, through joining activities such as yoga, badminton, gardening etc.

Mind in Croydon is an equal opportunities employer. No job applicant or employee will be discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

We encourage applications from those with Lived Experience.

To apply please send your CV and a Covering Letter explaining:

• Why would you like to apply for this role?
• How your skills and experience relate to the competencies in the Person Specification of the job description?
• What value you can add to the service?

Job title: Interim IT Manager role

Location: A short walk from Moorgate

Duration: 6 months

Pay: £27.47 holiday pay

Hours: Part time – 21 hours a week

Are you an experienced IT Manager looking for part time hours?

Are you passionate about working for an international organisation which helps countries impacted by war and disaster?

If so then this part time IT Manager is the right role for you.
Working closely with the SMG and reporting to the Director of Finance and Resources your role is to do a consistent review of the organisations existing IT processes, procedures, and suppliers.
• You will ensure current suppliers services are maximised and retender where necessary
• Ensure existing processes allow the organisation meet its long term strategic plans
• Work with internal stakeholders to understand where there are gaps in IT services and find suitable solutions
• Ensure the charity gets its Cyber Essential security accreditation
• Create efficiencies in existing IT processes and procedures

The skills you will bring to your role as IT Manager will be your prior experience of working in a similar role ideally in the charity and not for profit sector. Your knowledge of IT best practices and Cyber Essential.
If you are interested in applying for the position of part time IT Manager through TPP Recruitment please do so by sending your CV [email protected]

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Impact Evaluation & Compliance Manager
Salary: £29,355 – £33,495 per annum (dependent on experience)
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Location: Salford, Greater Manchester (Hybrid working considered)
Contract: Permanent (6-month probationary period)

Join us in making a difference

At Mind in Salford, we believe that mental health support should be accessible, inclusive, and driven by evidence. We are a trusted local charity delivering innovative services to people with mental health needs, learning disabilities, individuals over 60, and the LGBTQIA+ community across Salford and Greater Manchester.

We are looking for a passionate and skilled Impact Evaluation & Compliance Manager to lead our impact and quality assurance work. This is a key leadership role within our organisation, ensuring that our services remain accountable, effective and continuously improving.

About the Role

In this role, you will lead on the development and implementation of systems to measure and communicate the difference our services make. You’ll ensure that we remain compliant with funder requirements, internal policies, and best practice standards—ultimately helping us to better serve our communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee robust impact evaluation frameworks across services
• Collect, analyse, and interpret qualitative and quantitative data to inform service delivery
• Produce clear, engaging impact reports and data visualisations for funders, trustees, and stakeholders
• Lead on internal audits and ensure compliance with relevant policies, procedures, and contracts
• Support teams across the organisation to embed evaluation and quality assurance in their daily work
• Contribute to funding applications and project evaluations by providing accurate data and insights

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in monitoring and evaluation, particularly within the charity or public sector
• Confident in analysing and presenting data in meaningful ways
• Knowledgeable about compliance frameworks and quality standards in third-sector services
• An excellent communicator who can support and inspire colleagues
• Passionate about social impact and improving mental health outcomes
• Experience of GDPR and the implementation of its requirements and principle
• Experience with data tools such as Excel, Power BI or similar visualisation platforms is desirable.

Why Work With Us?

• A supportive and inclusive working culture rooted in our values
• Commitment to your professional development and progression
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Employer pension contributions
• 3 extra days leave over Christmas
• 3 wellbeing hours per month
• The opportunity to make a real impact in the lives of vulnerable people

Closing Date for applications: Friday 1st August at 5pm
Interviews: 11th & 14th August 2025

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

We are committed to achieving equal opportunities in employment and the service we provide, and welcome applications from people with lived experience of mental health issues. We encourage applications from everyone, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership and pregnancy and maternity.

We work with children and adults who may be at risk of abuse and therefore everyone is subject to a DBS check (level of check is dependent on the nature of the role) and receipt of two satisfactory references.

No agencies please.

Job specification

Team: Casework

Location: Mainly at our partner sites in Kensington and Chelsea, however you will also be located at our office (Argon House, Argon Mews, London, SE6 1BJ) and there will be opportunities to work flexibly from home.

Duration: Permanent role

Reporting to: Co-Head of Casework

Hours of work:              35 hours (5 days per week)

Salary: £30,000 - £31,500 per annum

Areas of responsibility

The post holder will be responsible for the following:

• Providing a specialist advice and advocacy service to the homeless guests of our services, which include partner day centres and night shelters through the winter season.
• Employing creative thinking and practices to ensure that guests are supported and motivated to achieve their goals.
• Attending appointments with guests occasionally when needed
• Referring and signposting guests to accommodation providers, health services and other relevant internal and external support services, as necessary
• Maintaining good communication with the Managers of our partnered Drop-in Centres, Glass Door colleagues and local statutory and non-statutory services.
• Attending meetings with the casework team, external service providers and partner organisations when required
• Collating statistics and outcome measurements of the casework service for both internal and external use
• Maintaining a well-organised and easily accessible administration system for the casework programme in line with relevant legislation (e.g. GDPR)
• Managing a small casework budget
• Undertaking any other duties, as required by the charity

Person Specification

Essential

• At least one year experience of working one-on-one and assessing the needs of homeless people or similar disadvantaged client groups
• Empathetic attitude to homeless and vulnerably housed people
• Up-to-date knowledge of the welfare issues and legislation affecting homeless people
• Knowledge of relevant support services available to homeless people, particularly in West London
• Confident approach to, and experience of, dealing with challenging behaviour
• Ability to maintain good relationships with colleagues and external service providers
• Highly organised with strong time-management skills
• Ability to keep clear and up-to-date case records
• Experience and competent in MS Office packages
• Ability to work independently and take the initiative to make important decisions
• Flexible and supportive team member with excellent communication skills
• Ability to adhere to and implement Health & Safety, HR and operational policies
• Understanding of and commitment to Equal Opportunities
• For night shelter caseworkers, willingness to work a minimum of one evening per week
• This post will require an enhanced DBS check prior and during employment

Desirable

• Ability to speak Polish, Romanian or other Eastern European languages
• Experience of working alongside volunteers

Other

• Ability to work flexibly and at various sites, as required
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• To be able to adhere and work within Glass Door’s safeguarding policy and procedures
• To participate in meetings, supervision meetings and in any trainings as required
• To be responsible for own’s professional development

Advice Service Delivery Manager

The newly created Advice & Support Team plays a key role in delivering Battersea’s increased strategic focus on early intervention in the pet ownership journey. By offering well-timed expert and empathetic support and advice before owners reach crisis point, the team aims to prevent avoidable animal welfare issues and reduce the number of pets relinquished for preventable reasons.

A key service in this area is the Behaviour Advice Line (BAL), currently delivered by our Animal Behaviour Team. This new role exists to lead the development of a clear, evidence-based service model and plan to transform the line into a cost-effective multi-channel service that delivers measurably improved impact for owners and their pets.

The role is for one year with the outcome to develop a detailed service model and associated change plan and budget, that is evidence based, co-designed and in alignment with the future Advice and Support strategy and Operations structure. Iterative changes should be identified for service improvement within the year and a business case for investment produced by the end of July 2026.

This is a rare opportunity to shape a service that will positively impact the lives of cats, dogs, and their owners for years to come. You’ll bring your service design, strategy, and leadership skills to an environment focused on real social impact – working alongside a team of smart, compassionate, and experienced colleagues.

What we can offer you:

In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources
• Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year
• Annual interest-free season ticket loans

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Our hybrid working model:

We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.

Diversity and inclusion:

We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.

We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.

More about us:

At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Closing date: 28th July 2025
Interview date(s): To be confirmed

All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

The Estate Officer will ensure the delivery of the regional maintenance programme, comprising routine, periodic, planned and urgent works, and the delivery of time limited maintenance consultancy and estate management projects. Working alongside the Conservation Projects Manager, the post holder will ensure regional estate compliance with CCT policies.

The post holder will be the main contact for all maintenance related matters and will maintain the property management records for the estate, develop volunteer projects and training on maintenance reporting and conservation cleaning and will assist with fundraising.

If you would like to apply for this role, please visit our recruitment portal to begin your application. You will be asked to submit a CV and a short supporting statement (max 2 sides A4) outlining why you’d like to apply and how you fulfil the person specification for this post, so you’ll need to refer to the job description.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 8am on Monday 11th August 2025.

The interviews will take place in Birmingham on Tuesday 19th August 2025. Please note that the interview date and location have been specifically chosen according to the availability of the panel.

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the job will be offered an interview.

If you have any queries about this role, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.

We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to valid right to work in the UK being provided.

Harris Hill is delighted to be partnering with a prestigious national charity to recruit a Major Donor Manager for a newly created and high-impact role.

They are seeking an experienced and ambitious fundraiser to design and lead a major donor programme at one of the UK’s most respected heritage-based institutions.

This is a rare opportunity to shape a high-value philanthropy strategy from the ground up. Despite the organisation’s prominent location and established reputation, this is their first dedicated major donor position — making it a truly exciting time to join. With two existing major donors already contributing significant six-figure gifts, plus access to an excellent network of potential supporters and links to high-net-worth individuals, the role offers real scope for growth.

The successful candidate will be a strategic and confident fundraiser with a strong track record of securing five- and six-figure donations. They will be experienced in building relationships with a diverse range of donors, from long-standing philanthropists to newly established wealth. Excellent stewardship skills, a proactive approach to pipeline development, and the ability to work collaboratively across fundraising teams will be essential.

• Salary: £40,000 - £45,000+
• Location: Central London (3 days per week office-based in Chelsea)
• Applications: CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis – early applications are strongly encouraged.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a highly regarded institution at a pivotal stage of development. If you're interested in applying, or know someone who may be a strong fit, please get in touch as soon as possible.

To Apply
Please send your CV and a cover letter (max 2 pages) outlining your suitability for the role to [email protected]

Please note: applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, and the vacancy may close early if sufficient suitable applications are received. Early application is strongly encouraged.

Harris Hill is a certified B Corp™ and a leading charity recruitment agency, committed to equitable and inclusive recruitment practices. Applications from all sections of the community are actively welcomed, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality, or other protected characteristics.

Role: Grants Manager 

Contract: 8-month fixed term until 2026 (with potential extension)

Start Date: September 2025

Civitas Recruitment is delighted to be working with a pioneering, climate-focused nonprofit organisation at the forefront of the transition to a net-zero and climate-resilient economy. The organisation brings together a global network of stakeholders to support climate-related financial strategies and advocate for sustainability in investment practices.

We are currently seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Grants Manager to join their dynamic team on an 8-month fixed-term basis. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a high-impact mission by strengthening grant delivery processes, managing funding pipelines, and enhancing strategic partnerships with leading philanthropic funders. Hybrid role with at least 2 days in the London office. 

The Role

This role will sit at the heart of the development function, supporting fundraising, donor reporting, compliance, and relationship management. You will work cross-organisationally to coordinate funding pipelines, improve team processes, and manage the full lifecycle of grants—from proposal support to closure and reporting.

Main Responsibilities

• Support funding proposals and research new grant opportunities.

• Manage the organisation’s funding pipeline and CRM system.

• Oversee the full grant lifecycle, ensuring compliance, reporting, and documentation.

• Liaise with internal teams and external partners on funding deliverables.

• Prepare funder reports and track progress on grant obligations.

• Maintain internal tools and systems to improve development processes.

Who We're Looking For

You will be a detail-oriented, process-driven professional with prior experience in grant management, fundraising, or development. You’ll bring excellent coordination and communication skills, along with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines across a busy team. The ideal candidate will be tech-savvy, organised, and proactive in building relationships and improving systems.

Why Apply?

This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in an organisation that is driving action at the intersection of climate policy and finance. You’ll gain valuable experience in strategic grant coordination, work with a mission-driven team, and contribute directly to the global effort to accelerate a just climate transition. Please apply immediately or alternatively, contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment for an initial discussion.

One of the UK’s most inspiring and best-known faith-based organisations, is looking for a passionate and meticulous Training Programme Facilitator to be part of the team at Hadleigh Training Centre Essex.

Hadleigh Training Centre has been providing training opportunities since 1990 for adults with additional support needs. There are currently approximately 160 trainees who attend the training centre, following personalised pathways to meet a range of outcomes. All training is designed to maximise progression opportunities, whether this be in particular vocational skills, or transferable life skills such as motivation, self-esteem and confidence.

Key Responsibilities:

As Relief Training Programme Facilitator, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality training activities for all trainees, embedding a person-centred approach within training activities, focusing on each trainee’s strengths and opportunities to increase independence. You will be required to provide comprehensive reports on each trainee’s engagement and progression towards their goals, including feedback on existing strategies within individual learning support plans. 

The successful candidate(s) will be able to demonstrate:

• A passion to be a part of the delivery of high-level training programmes to transform the lives of those we engage with, with previous experience of having worked successfully in a learning environment.
• An awareness of the barriers faced by adults with additional support needs.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, particularly when it comes to developing good working relationships and building trust.
• The ability to identify a range of approaches when planning and delivering training to recognise individual needs.
• An awareness of relevant regulatory and compliance requirements such as health and safety, data protection, safeguarding, equality and diversity.

Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.

We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.

Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.

Working hours: Relief role - As and when required 

Closing date: 23 July 2025

Please note, this advert may close early as interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis

Who we're looking for

Brilliant storyteller with confidence in their digital marketing, copywriting and PR skills. 

Changemaker who is excited about embedding and championing our new brand. 

Motivated communicator who will improve engagement with our stakeholders. 

Creative leader who enjoys a proactive and responsive environment. 

Impact and evidence champion to influence target audiences, raise awareness and garner support. 

Values-led collaborator who will build strong relationships with our team, members and strategic partners.

Our focus is on creating libraries of tomorrow with children and young people today.

We want all children and young people to feel at home at the library, to be understood, empowered and inspired. Our collaborative network is made up of member, partners and supporters. We believe in the need for safe spaces and real-life connections to support the demands of modern life. Together, we’re creating change, and you can be a part of it.

Our charity is going through a rebirth, with a new name, strategy and brand identity launching this autumn. This is a pivotal time for a passionate, skilled communicator to join our team. We’re looking for someone to bring the energy and expertise to take us into this new chapter and to new heights, maximising impact and reach. 

We are an Arts Council England Investment Principles Support Organisation. Our members are leaders in children and young people’s public libraries and schools library services (SLS). 

What’s important to us needs to be important to you too. We want to focus on impact, to work openly, to collaborate with and learn from others, to take the time to care for ourselves and each other, and to have fun together. We want to build an environmentally sustainable charity, and we want to be celebrated as an inclusion changemaker in the sector. 

Experience as a communications professional is essential and you’ll be energised by the opportunity to: 

• Raise our profile higher within the sector. 

• Raise awareness of the range of activities and impacts libraries deliver for children and young people through research, evidence and compelling communication. 

• Develop, manage and deliver targeted advocacy for public libraries and schools library services. 

• Maintain and cultivate proactive relationships with advocacy and influencing partners to ensure children and young people are always represented in national policy discussions. 

• Embed and champion a strong brand, which supports our members and resonates with new stakeholders to ensure we are the ‘go to partner’ for children and young people’s libraries. 

• Maximise our use of existing and new research and data to evidence the impact of library services for children and young people’s and schools library services. 

• Promote the sector-leading work of our charity, grow our membership and develop new and innovative ways to increase our reach and engagement. 

• Develop a strong case for support to attract new funders and supporters. 

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. If you would like to discuss specific requirements, please get in touch.

Further information including the role description and application form is available on our website.

Join our team as a Safeguarding Manager in Stoke-on-Trent.

WithYou has an exciting opportunity in our Stoke Community Drug and Alcohol service for a Safeguarding Manager to contribute to the development of a fully integrated safeguarding culture. We’re looking for an experienced Qualified Social Worker, with exceptional leadership skills and expertise within safeguarding - if this sounds like you, we’d love to hear more. 

As a leading charity supporting people with drug, alcohol, and mental health challenges, we operate over 80 services across England and Scotland, providing free and confidential support to more than 100,000 people each year. Find out more about us here.

As an organisation we do not have a sponsorship license and are unable to provide sponsorship to live and work in the UK. As such candidates are required to hold the right to work in the UK for the duration of the contract you are applying for.

Please note that you must have current Social Worker England registration to be considered for this position.

The closing date for applications is 17th August 2025. Please note that this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised. All applicants must submit a CV along with a cover letter explaining why they should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted without a cover letter.

Job Description

Reporting into the Head of Service Delivery, the Safeguarding Manager will be responsible for ensuring robust compliance within the service, including with external regulatory bodies and will work closely with colleagues in the Operations Leadership Team, sharing effective practice as required. You will be responsible for raising the standards of safeguarding practice we provide to our service users to ensure that they are safe, effective, and responsive to client needs and will work alongside colleagues to improve outcomes. You will be accountable for ensuring that safeguarding is always a priority and will be the subject matter expert within the service, providing them with support to deliver high-quality services. This is a truly hands on role, making a tangible difference to our services and those who access them.

This position is full time and fixed term until 31/03/2026. The salary for this role is £34,000 - £44,290 per annum (dependant on experience).

Essential Skills

You will be a compassionate and motivated Social Worker, with the ability to connect quickly with the people we support, treating them respectfully and with dignity and ensuring that they are at the heart of our organisation. We’re looking for demonstrable experience of leadership within safeguarding services, ideally within the substance misuse arena and within complex organisations. As a visible and inspirational leader, you will drive a culture of cohesion within your team. Fundamentally, we are looking for someone who is passionate about what we do, bringing a dynamic and proactive approach. We have exciting plans for the future - there’s never been a better time to join us! 

To carry out this role successfully you will:

• be a Fully Qualified Social Worker (BASW, DipSW, CQSW, CSS), and registered with Social Work England 
• be able to demonstrate your experience of working across complex health, social care or criminal justice landscapes, and have experience working in partnership with a range of statutory and non-statutory agencies
• be able to demonstrate experience of providing leadership in safeguarding services
• have experience of managing and leading drug and alcohol, mental health or similar services
• be able to demonstrate a proven track record of provision of supervision to registered Social Workers
• The ability to build effective relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders

For more information and to apply please visit our website. 

We are 4 Day Week employer

Purpose of the role

Join Brook, the UK’s longest-running sexual health charity and help us shape the future of education, wellbeing, and digital services for young people.

We’re looking for a commercially-minded Business Development Manager to drive growth across Brook’s education, training, and consultancy offers.

It’s a chance to join a dynamic, mission-led team committed to creating lasting change. You’ll play a key role in securing high-value contracts, identifying new market opportunities, and collaborating with colleagues across the charity to co-create services that are needed and impactful.

Essential criteria

• 2 years of account management, or sales experience. 
• Experience of working within the third or public sector

To learn more about the role and person specification please read the attached 'role specification' which can be found on the application form.

About the role:

• Hours: Full Time 37.5 Hours per week

(Upon completing your probationary period, you will be eligible to join the 4 Day Week program, which allows you to work 20% fewer hours without a decrease in salary)

• Contract: Permanent
• Location: London
• Salary: £39,000
• Closing date: 27/07/2025
• Application Tip: Ensure your supporting statement refers to the person specification as this will assist in a successful sift through to the interview stage.
   

About Brook:

Brook is the UK’s leading sexual health and wellbeing charity. We are committed to changing attitudes, challenging prejudice and championing equality. 

Our unique combination of clinical services and education programmes are designed to meet individual needs and instill positive behaviours that influence their whole lives. Our digital solutions help us reach even greater numbers of young people and professionals, and our expansion into all-age services ensures that whole communities can benefit from our inclusive, non-judgmental approach to sexual and reproductive health. 

We are continuously listening to and learning from our service users and the communities we support. We amplify the voices of those who face barriers to access, ensuring that sexual health remains high on the political agenda and that law, policy and practice is aligned with what they need. 

Benefits of working for Brook:

• 4 Day Week (Working 20% hours less without salary decrease)
• Annual leave – 28 days per annum, increasing up to 33 days plus 8 bank holidays 
• Sick pay (from 3 up to 12 weeks fully paid) 
• Flexible working 
• Gratitude scheme 
• Assisted purchase scheme 
• Cycle to Work up to £1k 
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) 
• Long service awards 
• Maternity and paternity pay 
• Pension scheme – with contributions matched up to a maximum of 4% 
• Training and development opportunities 
• Coaching

Please note - this role requires the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced DBS check. Candidates must be able to provide paperwork demonstrating their right to work in the UK.

Please note: internal applicants with live sanctions will not be considered for this role. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible. 

Due to the high number of applications for this post, it will not be possible to respond to every application. We will contact you within 4 weeks of the closing date if you have been shortlisted for the role. 

Thank you for your interest in working for Brook.
 

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