Programme jobs in chigwell, greater london
About the role:
At Single Homeless Project (SHP), we believe that everyone deserves a safe place to call home and the opportunity to lead a meaningful life. If you're someone who brings energy, resilience and a genuine commitment to making change happen, then this role offers a chance to turn those qualities into lasting impact. As part of our Complex Needs Accommodation Services in Islington you’ll be part of a team dedicated to supporting individuals who face significant challenges and who are ready to take their next steps toward stability and independence.
Working alongside the Regional Services Manager and Team Manager, you'll take on a specialist role focused on clients with complex support needs linked to high-risk offending behaviour (MAPPA Level 2 & 3), mental and physical health issues, and substance use. You’ll build trusted relationships, support clients to reduce their risk of reoffending, and help them access the services they need, from mental health and medical care to pathways out of homelessness. Your work will not only promote social inclusion and greater independence for each individual, but also directly contribute to creating safer, stronger communities.
Joining SHP means becoming part of one of London’s most progressive homelessness prevention charities - a place where your ideas, growth and career development are actively supported. You'll be surrounded by people who care deeply about what they do, and who know that by working together, we can change lives.
The working rota for this post is Monday-Friday (no weekend shifts) and a mixture of earlies (8am - 3.30pm) & lates (3pm - 1.30pm.)
About you:
- Previous experience of working with offenders and/or people with complex support needs.
- The ability to manage a caseload and deliver positive outcomes utilising your knowledge of the health, social care and criminal justice sector.
- A flexible, innovative and creative approach to working with a sometimes hard to engage and challenging client group, is also required.
About us:
Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life.
We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 12,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.
We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, co-create, and inspire change while enjoying a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.
Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for individuals in need.
Important info:
Closing date: Sunday 24th August at midnight
Interview date: Wednesday 10th and Friday 12th August at SHP service in Islington
This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed (by SHP) for the successful applicant.
Please note applications are reviewed for AI use in application questions. Applications requiring sponsorship will not be accepted or progressed.
Preventing homelessness, transforming lives.




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Benefits: NOW! Pension scheme, flexible working/TOIL opportunities, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), 36 days holiday and additional for length of service, life assurance, eye test vouchers and training and development opportunities.
Hours: 36 hours per week, 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday
(This will include working some evenings to attend committee and Board meetings)
Location: Croydon, Surrey (some hybrid working opportunities, in line with the needs of the Charity)
Mind in Croydon (MiC) is a charity concerned with the welfare of people with mental health problems living in the London Borough of Croydon and the surrounding areas. MiC 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 (out of hours crisis alternative), Advocacy, Active Minds, Carers Support, Peer Support In Reach, Social Networking, Counselling.
We are seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Head of Finance and Resources to lead our financial and operational functions and play a key role in supporting the charity’s mission and long-term sustainability.
As a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT), you will oversee finance and facilities, ensuring robust financial management, compliance, and operational efficiency.
You’ll work closely with the CEO, Treasurer, and Trustee Board to deliver accurate reporting, strategic budgeting, and effective resource planning.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the day-to-day financial operations, including accounting, payroll, pensions, and reconciliations.
- Produce monthly management accounts and prepare annual financial statements in line with audit requirements.
- Manage the annual audit process and liaise with external auditors.
- Collaborate with the CEO and Treasurer to develop and monitor budgets and forecasts.
- Prepare donor financial reports in accordance with grant agreements and deadlines
- Oversee the Finance Officer and Facilities Manager, ensuring smooth delivery of finance and premises support.
- Attend quarterly Finance and Risk sub-committee meetings, in addition to 3 to 4 full Board meetings annually.
- Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Support strategic planning and contribute to organisational development through effective resource management.
We encourage applications from those with Lived Experience.
About You:
- Qualified accountant (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with experience in charity finance.
- Proven track record in financial reporting, audit preparation, and budget management.
- Strong understanding of charity governance and financial compliance.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
- Experience managing staff and working collaboratively across teams.
- Highly organised, with attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines.
- First rate IT skills including Microsoft Office. Working knowledge of HRIS’ is preferrable (Staffology currently used).
- Self-motivated with an adaptable and flexible approach
- Good team player with a can-do attitude
For further information or 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?
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About us
The Refugee Council is the nation’s refugee charity. Together with community groups, partners and volunteers, we help people who have escaped war and persecution to rebuild their lives, integrate into communities, and play their part in Britain. Born in the aftermath of World War II, our frontline services support over 14,000 refugees each year to find safety, get to know their neighbours, and enter education, training or work. We share our evidence and expertise with policymakers to help build integrated communities where everyone can contribute.
About the role
This role leads our individual giving fundraising through direct marketing and supporter care, helping grow sustainable income and engagement. It plays a vital part in delivering the Refugee Council’s strategy to expand our supporter base and amplify positive narratives about refugees.
Responsibilities include line management, using insights to inform strategy, ensuring brand alignment, and compliance with data and fundraising regulations. The ideal candidate will have experience in supporter acquisition across digital and offline channels, campaign planning and analysis, agency management, and donor databases. Strong communication, organisational skills, and a collaborative approach are essential.
Staff benefits
To reward our staff for the value they bring, we offer a variety of enhanced terms and conditions and a wide range of benefits, including:
- Training & Development
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Pension Scheme
- Work Life Balance Policies
- Employer-Sponsored Volunteering
- And more.
Let’s work together to improve the lives of refugees in the UK - apply on our website today.
Closing date: Monday, 1st September 2025.
Interview date: Tuesday, 9th September 2025.
Ensuring that the Refugee Council is an inclusive and accessible place to work is important to us. We want to enable people from different backgrounds to apply and thrive with us. We believe our recruitment process enables that and are also happy to make adjustments on request.
Job Location: Home-based, with some travel to our London office.
Responsible to: Head of Operations
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Grade: Point 32-34 £35,614- £37,489 (a London Allowance will be applied to employees who live in London, plus 6% employer’s pension, subject to a minimum 2% contribution by the employee)
Contract: Fixed term until 31st March 2026, with potential 12-month extension to March 2027 pending funding confirmation
Benefits:
- Friendly and collaborative working environment
- Remote working
- 25 to 30 days holidays per annum plus bank holidays (depending on length of service and pro-rata for part-time employees)
- Contributory pension scheme including 6% employer’s contribution (subject to employee’s minimum 2% contribution)
- Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay
- Occupational sick pay depending on length of service and pro-rata for part-time employees.
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to staff discounts
Closing date: Tuesday 26th August 2025 17:00pm
Interviews to take place: 9th September 2025 onwards
About the role:
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented PMO Officer to support across the Drive Partnership. This role is critical to ensure robust project management processes, reporting and cross-team communication. You will be working closely with the Drive Practice Team and PCC areas where Drive is being delivered.
About you:
- Proven experience in project coordination or PMO functions in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment
- Experience coordinating reporting cycles, templates, and compliance processes
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple workflows and deadlines simultaneously
- Knowledge/ understanding of public sector or non-profit delivery models, particularly in criminal justice or domestic abuse sectors (desirable)
- Commitment to meaningful anti-discriminatory practice, and equity, diversity and inclusion
- Demonstrate a commitment to - and understanding of - the values, aims and objectives of Respect
About Respect
Respect is a pioneering UK membership organisation in the domestic abuse sector. Founded in 2000, we have built our expertise over the last 25 years in what was then a fledgling sector and recently have seen significant and rapid growth.
How to apply
You must download an application form from Respect's job page, and follow the instructions on the Respect website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hybrid working with regular travel to our London Bridge Office and to events (around the London and Midlands area)
What the job involves
We’re looking for a Black Health Equity Engagement Officer to join our Black Health Equity and Engagement team. The team plays a key role in supporting our community engagement work by building trust and strengthening relationships with Black community organisations and leaders across the UK. The aim is to raise awareness of prostate cancer risk within Black communities and help reduce the health inequalities experienced by Black men.
As a Black Health Equity Engagement Officer, you’ll be providing the logistical support to Prostate Cancer UK’s Black Men’s Advisory Group - who provide insights, support and guidance to the charity to help us address Black health equity. You’ll attend a wide range of community events and identify ways to spread awareness and build trusting relationships with groups, organisations and networks.
By building an understanding of the ways which health inequalities impact Black men affected by prostate cancer (and their families) you’ll establish effective and efficient working practices and gather data capturing the impact of this work.
You’ll get to meet a wide range of supporters and work with Black communities to ensure their lived experiences shape our work and help to increase our number of Black volunteers to increase awareness. You’ll also get to work with different teams across the charity and act as a source of knowledge for our work in tackling health inequalities.
What we want from you
We’re looking for candidates who understand health inequalities and is able to explain how they may impact Black men affected by prostate cancer. Knowledge of, or previous involvement in health awareness initiatives would be beneficial for this role, although we also value transferable skills gained from other sectors.
You’ll have experience in organising meetings or events that cater to a diverse range of participants, ensuring that various perspectives are heard and valued, especially within Black communities.
You’ll have a proven ability to build and maintain trusting relationships with a wide array of stakeholders. Furthermore, you’ll be a great communicator, especially when engaging with community stakeholders.
Please note that community events often take place on evenings or weekends – the successful candidate will need to work flexibly to attend roughly one weekend event a month and take time back mid-week. Community awareness events will take place in the Midlands and London.
Why work with us?
Every man needs to know about the most common cancer in men – prostate cancer. It’s a real and present danger that takes over 12,000 of our dads, grandads, brothers and friends each year.
Prostate Cancer UK is the largest men’s health charity in the UK. We have a simple ambition – to stop prostate cancer damaging lives. We invest millions in research to revolutionise testing, treatment and care. We’re blazing a trail to a screening programme that could save thousands of lives with regular, accurate tests for all men at risk. And we work tirelessly to spread the word about risk and offer specialist support to people living with the disease.
Work with us and you’ll see your efforts pay off as we give men and their families the power to navigate prostate cancer.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
At Prostate Cancer UK we’re committed to righting health inequalities across the UK, starting with those faced by Black men. This includes ground-breaking research into Black men's risk and working with communities directly to overcome barriers to the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. To make this happen, we're dedicated to being an inclusive, proactive organisation, as we strive to be Allies to Black communities. We’ll achieve this by advocating and working alongside those communities to promote change. We're also working to be Allies to each other, not only protected groups. In 2024, we launched our New Allyship Training Programme. All colleagues at Prostate Cancer UK will be trained to act and identify as an Ally.
We've also signed Business in the Communities Race at Work Charter, as a dedication to our Black health equity work and wider EDI priorities. As a signatory, we're responsible and accountable for driving positive change.
Ways of working
Our hybrid working approach combines the best of flexible working – a positive work/life balance, inclusive and accessible platforms, and online information at our fingertips.
Next steps
More information on what we offer, as well as the role, can be found on our vacancies page. Please download our job profile document (job description) with our ‘How to apply’ section sharing the key points to refer to in your application and to apply
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Exciting Opportunity: Join West London Centre for Counselling as a Trainee Couples Counsellor (NHS Recruit to Train Programme)
West London Centre for Counselling (WLCC) is pleased to offer an excellent opportunity to join our team through a full-time, salaried NHS Recruit to Train position.
Successful candidates will:
- Be employed by WLCC
- Join the Tavistock Relationships training programme
- Begin training as part of the September 2025 cohort and complete by September 2028.
About the Programme
Building on the success of previous cohorts, NHS England is funding new opportunities starting September 2025.
This three-year programme offers:
- Full tuition coverage
- Salary support funding
- Completion of foundation-level counselling training
- Specialist NHS Talking Therapies modality training in Couples Therapy for Depression (CtfD)
Funding
NHS England funds:
-Full tuition fees across the 3-years of the programmes
-Salary support to cover the salaries across the 3-years of the programme:
· Year 1- Band 5
· Year 2 & 3- Band 6
Important Eligibility Information
- These are training roles, and candidates must remain in the funded Recruit to Train post to retain their place on the course—and vice versa.
- If you are ineligible for the course, you cannot be offered the role.
- If you withdraw from the employment offer after accepting a course place, you will not be permitted to join the course.
Course structure and requirements
The National Curriculum for High Intensity Psychotherapeutic Counselling within NHS Talking Therapies for anxiety and depression outlines the full details of the course structure. To summarise, the following outlines the key training requirements:
· A 1-year core psychotherapeutic counselling foundation level training, which also introduces the chosen NHS Talking Therapies modality. Following sign off for readiness, trainees can begin to practice at West London Centre for Counselling with people with mild to moderate depression
· Followed by, a 2-year post-graduate diploma (PGDip) in psychotherapeutic counselling (minimum 120 credits at Level 7)
· A minimum of 450 supervised client hours gained within a NHS Talking Therapies service
· A minimum of 450 training hours (skills and theory)
· A minimum of 50 personal therapy hours
· A minimum of 90 minutes of training supervision to every six hours of client work (or the equivalent for group supervision), or 90 minutes per week if they have completed less than six hours of client work in the week
· NHS Talking Therapy services will be responsible for supervision on site, including oversight of case management, clinical governance and management supervision in line with the supervision requirements of the NHS Talking Therapies for anxiety and depression manual.
· An average of two to three days per week of clinical practice in NHS Talking Therapies services
· Individual accreditation (professional registration) with a professional body in line with the NHS Talking Therapies for anxiety and depression manual (see the manual for more details)
Key Dates
· Application deadline: 18th August 2025
· Interviews: Week commencing 25th August 2025
· Course start date: 29th September 2025
Selection process
Selection processes including shortlisting and interviews will be carried out jointly by West London Centre for Counselling and Tavistock Relationships (training provider). Successful applicants will need to meet both the requirements of the employing service’s job description and person specification, and the training provider’s entry requirements. The recruitment process to identify the trainees for this psychological role will be collaborative and values based. This is to ensure that trainees recruited can meet both service expectations but also the educational requirements for the 3-year pathway.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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For 140 years, the Forces Employment Charity has proudly supported Service leavers, veterans, and their families in building successful civilian careers. We provide veterans with life-long, life-changing support, jobs, and training opportunities, regardless of circumstances, rank, length of service, or reason for leaving.
This is an exciting but critical time to join the team as the charity looks to grow and expand its business development, fundraising and income generation efforts across the organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate individual with exceptional writing and organisational skills plus an eye for detail, to advance in their fundraising career by supporting our vital work.
Brief role description:
The Senior Individual Giving Officer plays an integral role within the Fundraising team at the Forces Employment Charity (FEC). As part of the Marketing, Communication and Fundraising Directorate, you will be responsible for delivery of the core elements of the individual giving programme, developing engaging products and activity across multiple channels to support income generation, identifying new audiences, optimising responses, growing the supporter base and contributing to the lifetime value of supporters.
Interested? Want to know more about the Charity? Check out our website.
Eager to know more the role? Have a look at the Job Description attached.
What’s in it for you? Check out the Benefits sheet attached.
Have we convinced you to apply? If so, submit your CV and Covering Letter by closing date Friday 22 August 2025.
Please note: Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert; therefore, we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made The People Team aware before applying.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff by fostering an inclusive, supportive environment where everyone, including those with disabilities, can thrive, develop, and achieve their full potential. We actively encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and ensure reasonable adjustments are made to support candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.
We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that residency and security requirements can be more tightly defined than others. You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process.
We provide life-changing support, jobs and training opportunities to Service leavers, veterans, reservists and their spouses, partners and Children



Location (UK): Office Hybrid* - London
Benefits: Read more about the excellent benefits we offer on our website
Travel: Occasional travel to other Versus Arthritis offices
Join us and use your skills, knowledge, passion and energy to help us achieve a future free from arthritis.
We’re seeking a Supporter Journey Officer to join our Innovative and Performance team, supporting the work of the Income and Engagement directorate by delivering an inspiring and impactful programme of stewardship to our contactable community.
It is an increasingly exciting time to join Versus Arthritis, a leading national charity delivering world class research and services, and campaigning on issues that matter most to people with arthritis.
The Supporter Journey Officer is a new role within the Supporter Journey team. This role will suit a proactive team player who has experience in the fundraising sector together with a keen interest in, and knowledge of, supporter experience and stewardship. Strong communication skills – both written and verbal - are a must.
About the role
As the Supporter Journey Officer, you will assist the Supporter Journey Manager with the development and elevation of an integrated supporter journey programme at Versus Arthritis, ensuring our contactable community receives a consistent and highly engaging supporter experience, which builds loyalty and inspires action.
This will include delivery of audience focused, integrated organisational journeys that build on our highly motivated community of supporters, based on shared values. These journeys will be managed across our platforms and audiences to significantly grow our voluntary income and lifetime value. You will be responsible for the delivery of communications across channels, including email, post and text messaging, ensuring accurate and timely implementation of agreed communications.
Central to increasing loyalty and inspiring positive action from our audience, we share the extent of the work being done by Versus Arthritis for the 10 million people in the UK living with arthritis. Alongside product managers, you will work to optimise in-product journeys across the organisation through consultancy and shared learning. You will work collaboratively with the head of department and other directorate colleagues to create and embed a fundraising and engagement culture across the organisation.
A key part of the role is to provide practical, administrative support and to lead on facilitating the collection of insight evaluation and future development, ensuring this supports team performance and learning. We’re a small and dynamic team at the forefront of innovating the charity’s Income and Engagement directorate.
This is a unique opportunity to shape how we communicate with our supporters across multiple channels – including email, post and SMS – ensuring that everyone who interacts with Versus Arthritis feels valued, inspired, and connected to our cause.
About you
If your knowledge, skills and experience include the following then we’d love to hear from you:
- Experience writing in different styles and producing content for different audiences.
- Experience delivering audience focused engagement strategies and communications, with excellent copywriting skills.
- Creative and curious, excited to research and test new ways of engaging with supporters, with an appetite to learn about approaches from across and beyond the sector.
- Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills, with an audience and insight-led approach, keeping the supporters’ best interests at the heart of decision-making.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to engage with and influence others, both internally and externally, in person and in writing.
- A proactive ‘can do’ attitude and desire to learn and develop as the team’s influence and input grows.
- The ability to work on different priorities and manage time effectively to meet deadlines.
- An interest in improving the lives of people with arthritis and the willingness to gain knowledge of arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions.
*As a hybrid worker the expectation is that you will spend around 40% of your working time in our office spaces or working in community settings. As an inclusive employer we will consider home-based working for anyone where office-based hybrid working would be a barrier to being able to work for us, for example for someone living with a long-term health condition or disability.
Benefits
Your excellent benefits include:
- Flexible hours, environments and working practices to promote a healthy work/life balance.
- Health and wellbeing support – including the Employee Assistance Programme (free confidential 24/7 support with mental health, legal and financial queries).
- Simplyhealth cash plan.
- Supportive and inclusive culture, with a wide range of employee networks and support groups available to join.
- Learning and personal development opportunities.
- Competitive annual leave, with the option to buy/sell up to five days per year.
- Generous pension plan, with employer contribution of up to 10%.
- Life Assurance plan (4 x salary).
You must be based, and hold the right to work, in the UK to apply for this position.
Application deadline and shortlisting
- We advise candidates to apply early as we reserve the right to close applications ahead of this date.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We do not wish to receive contact from agencies or media sales.
Please note that we do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) during our recruitment and selection processes, and we would respectfully ask that you also refrain from using AI during the selection process. Whilst we do recognise that AI may be a beneficial tool for some when aiding research and preparation for an application or interview, we want to maintain a fair, inclusive and positive recruitment experience at Versus Arthritis where candidates can feel supported to demonstrate their experience, knowledge, and skills without the use of AI generated answers.
Interview
Interview date is to be confirmed.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee you will be offered an interview if you disclose a disability and demonstrate sufficient evidence within your application that you meet the essential criteria for this role. We will also make any reasonable adjustments you may require for your interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
Free DBS
Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
Fully paid induction programme and further training
ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
Online wellbeing resources
A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)
Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution
Up to NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent or experience in the social care/charity sector
Experience working in the mental health field.
We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
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About Katherine Low Settlement
Katherine Low Settlement is a busy, local charity that has been serving Battersea and the wider Wandsworth community since 1924. We are dedicated to building stronger communities and enable people to challenge and find ways out of poverty and isolation.
We run a range of our own community services to support local older people and children, young people, and their families from refugee communities. We campaign for social change. We incubate and support other charities and social businesses to thrive. Each week we work with 30+ charities and community groups supporting more than 1,000 people.
Katherine Low Settlement’s work with older people
Katherine Low Settlement has worked with older people since its conception in 1924.They are a core part of the community that we continue to work with. We provide, often in partnership, a range of projects and activities for older people including health and wellbeing; creative arts; intergenerational work; connecting people and trips/outings.
Our services include Battersea Bites, Age Well and Core social activities and digital inclusion.
We work with people 50+ to:
• Encourage active and independent living
• Reduce isolation and loneliness
• Improve well-being and prevent ill-health
• Engage members to be dynamic and contributing members of the Wandsworth community.
Key Objectives for this Role
Oversee the day-to-day running of our Battersea Bites Programme that includes a lunch club for people 50+ that runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and a healthy eating session on Mondays. This includes leading in the planning, shopping and preparation and provision of meals, the responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen including overseeing a team of volunteers and ensuring compliance with relevant Health & Safety and Food Hygiene requirements.
Roles & Responsibilities
Planning
• Plan and develop a monthly lunch service menu, a month in advance, using creative license to provide nutritious, varied, and satisfying meals that meet diverse dietary requirements (e.g., allergies, cultural needs, vegetarian/vegan options) while strictly adhering to Health & Safety and food hygiene regulations.
• Develop ideas for Battersea Bites Healthy cook and eat/ other sessions with the Age Well Team.
• Handle purchases and expense tracking using the Soldo card, ensuring full compliance with the bank card usage policy, and submitting all receipts and records promptly and accurately for financial oversight and reporting, for which training can be provided.
• Create several themed menus throughout the year which will engage members. For example, a Summer Lunch, an Afternoon Tea, etc.
• Support the planning of the older people’s lunch club with older people themselves
• Support the Elders team to welcome and support new members to feel part of the programme.
Delivery
• Complete a weekly food shop either online (we currently use Asda delivery service) or locally, buying fresh ingredients weekly which fall within the financial budget.
• Prepare, cook and serve healthy meals, ensuring dietary needs are met
• Undertake stock control such as stock rotation, ensuring all food items are labelled with expiry dates and disposed of when necessary.
• Ensure all equipment is ready and set up for the lunch club service.
• Ensure the security of the kitchen and store cupboards to provide a safe working environment. (Our cupboards are locked.)
• To ensure routine day-to-day as well as specialised cleaning of kitchen equipment, work surfaces, kitchen floors and storage areas.
• Keep accurate and up-to-date records, including the health and safety folder containing opening and closing checks. Training can be provided.
• Ensure your hygiene and cleanliness are of the highest standard, and those of anyone entering the kitchen, including volunteers, are suitably dressed and uphold the same standards
• Be part of and work closely with the Elders Team at KLS
• Support elders who attend the club so that the sessions are safe and enjoyable for them.
• Inform the Manager (or in their absence the Head of Service) of any concerning incidents, compliments, complaints or accidents (including safeguarding issues).
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills by quickly and calmly addressing kitchen challenges and ensuring smooth meal preparation under pressure.
• Take part in the monitoring and evaluation of the programme under the guidance of the Managers of the 50+ programme
• Coordinate with staff and volunteers to ensure efficient meal service.
• To attend any relevant training sessions to ensure that you are fully equipped to perform your role effectively
• To actively assist in the continuation of our high food hygiene rating
• Have acquired or are willing to Level 2 and Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate
• Actively participate in meetings such as supervision and appraisals, and staff meetings. The manager reviews progress, reflects on goals, and completes agreed actions and tasks within set deadlines to support ongoing development and programme success.
Coordination of Battersea Bites Volunteers
• Form and build positive working relationships with volunteers who work within Battersea Bites.
• Take responsibility for coordinating individual volunteers and respond effectively to their feedback, and report any concerns to the Core Manager.
Undertake Other Duties
• To comply with any reasonable request from KLS Management to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description.
Person Specification
Essential Experience & Skills
- Track record of catering and basic cooking
- Proven experience of working or volunteering with older and/or vulnerable people in community settings
- Strong communication skills – both verbal and written
- Understanding of healthy eating and nutrition
- Full understanding of health & safety, including food hygiene (though training is also provided)
- Personal attributes to include being caring and compassionate / hard working / organised / creative / take initiative / reliable / ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work as part of a small team, whilst also working independently
- Committed to KLS’s mission, vision and values
Desirable Experience & Skills
- Experience of overseeing volunteers
- Knowledge of Battersea / Wandsworth
Further Information
- Katherine Low Settlement is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- All offers to work at Katherine Low Settlement are subject to satisfactory references, which is standard KLS policy applicable to all roles. KLS also ask for an enhanced DBS (formerly known as CRB) check
- You will adhere to matters of confidentiality concerning this role and the KLS team
The above job description reflects the position at the time of writing; it is not intended to be a task list but indicates the general level of work involved. It is expected that duties will be reviewed and revised as required.
We work to reduce poverty and isolation and bring the community together.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Mary’s Meals is a global movement supported by people from all walks of life and we are focused on one goal – that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in their place of education. We are currently reaching over 2.6 million children every school day, across 16 countries.
We are recruiting for a dynamic, visionary leader to join us as Director of Strategic Initiatives – a vital role in helping us grow our global movement. Reporting to our Chief Growth Officer, you’ll lead a talented team responsible for designing and delivering bold new strategies to increase revenue and build long-term, sustainable income growth and grow the strength of our National Affiliate network.
You will:
- Drive a programme of high-impact, global initiatives, from new fundraising products and digital solutions to youth and faith engagement strategies.
- Provide expert support and coaching to Executive Directors leading National Affiliates across the world.
- Guide strategic planning and change programmes with measurable outcomes, clear delivery plans and a deep focus on stewardship.
- Lead and inspire a high-performing team of specialists focused on audience insights, product development and market expansion.
- Collaborate closely with senior leadership across our global family to ensure alignment, shared learning and sustainable growth.
- Support the development of effective governance, technology and safeguarding practices across affiliates.
- Act as a trusted advisor to the MMI Executive Leadership Team and contribute regularly at the highest levels of decision-making.
About you:
You will bring significant senior-level experience in strategy, programme leadership, and/or business development – ideally in a global or multi-entity context within the charity sector.
- A strong track record of driving income growth and leading successful change initiatives.
- Experience working across cultures, with the ability to influence, inspire and build trust in diverse settings.
- A sharp focus on what works in fundraising, product innovation and audience engagement – particularly in the context of international development.
- Experience collaborating closely with technology teams to deliver digital and tech-enabled solutions.
- Proven leadership and coaching experience, with the ability to build high-performing teams and work with autonomy, agility and purpose.
Most of all, you’ll be motivated by our mission and ready to play a key role in helping us reach the next child waiting for Mary’s Meals.
About us:
We believe in the innate goodness of people, respect the dignity of every human being and family life and believe in good stewardship of the resources entrusted to us. In line with our values, Mary’s Meals is fully committed to a culture of safeguarding. Mary’s Meals is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work and we expect all the Mary's Meals family to share this commitment and work in the best interest of the communities we serve. Our safe recruitment practices ensure that only those that are committed to our high standards join our movement.
Salary advertised is for UK based candidates, our salary philosophy ensures consistency across locations where Mary’s Meals operates, please reach out for more information on salary & benefits if you are based outside the UK.
To apply:
If you are inspired to join our movement and our vision, mission and values resonate with you, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please click below to send your CV and a short covering note (no more than 1 page) telling us why you are a great fit for this role and why you would like to work for Mary’s Meals International.
Our vision is that every child receives one daily meal in their place of education.
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Head of Clinical Audit and Research
£63,108 - £70,710 pa, plus excellent benefits
London (including flexible working)
Permanent
The College Centre for Quality Improvement (CCQI) is at the forefront of supporting improvement in mental health services across the UK. Working with over 90% of mental health service providers nationwide, we lead innovative programmes that help to improve the quality of care for people with mental health needs.
Our work spans a wide range of service types and is delivered in close collaboration with mental health professionals and individuals with lived experience.
We are seeking a dynamic and proactive person to lead our national clinical audit programme, Invited Review Service and multi-source feedback tools for psychiatrists.
You will manage a programme of work with a budget of over £1.5 million per annum. You will supervise programme managers and have excellent leadership, organisational and communication skills.
You will be an experienced project and people manager and have experience of working in quality assurance, quality improvement, audit or research, ideally in healthcare.
You will collaborate with a wide range of partner organisations, clinicians and patient and carer representatives. You will also have the opportunity to grow the department research work.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible difference to mental health care at a national level.
The College values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, reflecting the population it serves.
We are committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and supportive culture, a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We aim to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts all candidates and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity.
We will provide appropriate reasonable adjustments for candidates who may have a disability.
We only recruit the best and in return for your commitment the College offers an attractive salary and benefits.
We operate a hybrid working model of on-site and working from home/remote, which helps to ensure a flexible work life balance.
We welcome applications from all sections of the Community.
The Royal College of Psychiatrists is the professional membership body for psychiatrists and promotes excellent care for people with mental illness. It has 19,000 members and engages with government and the media as the leading voice of the UK’s mental health services. The College is a values-based organisation and, in 2019, was named Charity of the Year in the European Diversity Awards.
Closing date: 11 August 2025.
Interviews: Thursday 11 and Friday 12 September 2025
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Location: Birmingham only (Hybrid working: 40-60% of your time will be in our Birmingham Centre)
1st stage interviews: 26/08 virtual over MS Teams
2nd stage interviews: 03/09 face-to-face in our Birmingham Centre
For more information, or to apply, please click 'apply now' to be directed to our website.
We are looking for a Head of Philanthropy who will lead our fundraising strategy in Central England. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a successful Major Giving team at The King’s Trust, within the wider Philanthropy directorate, enabling us to grow our support for young people across the region. This is an exciting time to join The King’s Trust with our upcoming 50th anniversary, with an ambition to raise £150m, and our recently launched new 5-year strategy.
You will be a confident and driven self-starter who works well with others, spots opportunities and enjoys a fast-paced environment. You will be working with philanthropic supporters in Central England who have a bespoke relationship with The King’s Trust. These supporters may be funding specific areas of our work, co-collaborating on programmes or involved in supporting strategic projects. An ability to connect with high-level supporters and build trust, confidence and commitment is essential.
Most importantly, you must believe in The King’s Trust’s work, live our company values, and fit within our team’s positive, supportive, and collaborative culture. This role covers the whole of the Midlands, East Anglia, and Essex. You will be based in our Birmingham Centre and will visit our Delivery space at Nottingham University regularly too. You must be prepared to travel across the region as required. This role will also include line management of one team member, who will be based in Wales. We have a hybrid way of working, and you will be expected to be in the office 40-60% of the time.
What happens next?
Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date.
Why do we need Heads of Philanthropy?
Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives, and we couldn’t do this without the important work of the Philanthropy team!
Perks for working at The Trust!
- Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year
- Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
- You can volunteer for and/or attend events – The King's Trust Awards, Pride, active events etc.
- In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role
- Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas.
- Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).
- Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave.
- Interest-free season ticket loans
- The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme
- Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
Equal Opportunities
Here at The King's Trust, we're committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion and sex. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives.
We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation and sector, such as candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.
We’re a Stonewall Top 100 Employer and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by KT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).
Safeguarding
The King's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants.
A NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:
We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!
Req ID: 3615
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.

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You’ll have an active role providing LGBTQ+ affirmative support for LGBTQ+ children and young people.
This is an exciting job opportunity to join a dynamic and committed team in a front-line role to support and deliver the activities and services of elop’s LGBTQ+ Children & Young People’s Service.This role offers great opportunity to work innovatively and responsively to support the genuine needs of LGBTQ+ young people.
In this role you will have opportunity to design and deliver innovative youth group support programmes (12- 24 year olds) & other activities; provide LGBTQ+ affirmative support, guidance and mentoring on a one-to-one basis; work with our wider family work programme, support families with LGBTQ+ children and deliver work in schools to students & teaching staff. You will have the responsibity to support volunteer mentors.
You will be responsible for the direct delivery of elop’s LGBTQ+ Young Peoples Service, including promotion, & administration, along with the induction, support & supervision of volunteers and interns. You will work alongside the wider staff team to support elop’s work with LGBTQ+ young people and contribute to sustainable service development.
The delivery of group support and activities will take place in person, and you will be office based three days a week with some remote working on other days before returning to full time in person working.
Full Time: 37 hours per week
You must be available to work Tuesday evenings & once a month on a Sunday afternoon. There will be occasional other evenings / weekend working required.
Interviews will take place Wednesday 17 September 2025 between 9.15am – 3.00 pm
To better the mental health and well-being of LGBTQ+ people, and to challenge the discrimination and inequalities that our community face.



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“Providing free, independent, confidential and impartial advice”
Citizens Advice Southwark has a track record of delivering high-quality services from its offices in Peckham and Walworth and outreach locations across Southwark and South East London. We sort out problems together, for good, by providing free, independent, confidential and impartial advice across all areas of social welfare law, and through using the experience of our clients to bring about positive change through research and campaigns.
Trainee Generalist Advice Caseworker
Salary NJC Scale 5 - £31,734 per annum
Full-time – 35 hours per week
Initially Fixed Term for 12 months (with possibility of extension)
This is an exciting opportunity for a trained Gateway Assessor to be fast tracked through the full Citizens Advice Generalist Adviser training programme. Once having completed an initial four weeks training period you will be allocated to work on one of a range of different projects and services providing direct advice to the public and undertaking casework on social welfare law issues.
- You must be a trained Gateway Assessor
- Have an understanding of the advice needs and issues of the local community in a diverse inner-city area
- Understand, empathise with and be committed to the Service’s aims, principles and equal opportunities policies
Closing date: 9.00 am Friday 15 August 2025
Interviews will take place on Tuesday 19 August 2025
For further information and an application pack please visit out website via the apply button.
We offer a range of employee benefits, including generous annual leave, an employer matched pension contribution up to 10% salary, and training and development opportunities to continue your professional development.
Citizens Advice Southwark is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all applicants who meet the person specification irrespective of sex, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation.