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Careers and Employability Adviser

We are looking for an experienced Careers and Employability Adviser with extensive knowledge of working with care experienced young people (16-26) to guide and support young people in their professional development to help them reach their full potential.

Position: Careers and Employability Adviser

Location: London Waterloo (twice a week based in Lewisham)

Salary: £34,900 per annum depending on experience

Contract: Full-time, permanent, 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

Start date: July 2025

Benefits: 27 days holiday per year PLUS the 1st Friday of every month is a half day. Pension and contributions are payable 3% after 3 months of service, employee assistance programme.

Closing Date: Friday 6th June at 11.59pm.  

About the role:

As a Careers and Employability Adviser, you will be able to demonstrate a real passion for making a difference in your client’s lives. You will possess the ability to build trusting relationships quickly, broaden horizons, and encourage young people to be aspirational.

You will be working for a charity that really makes a difference in the lives of young care leavers. Wherever they’re coming from, they help to open doors and give them the skills, confidence, and inspiration to realise their full potential.

Main duties and responsibilities

• To provide individual Information Advice and Guidance (IAG) support to young people on the programme.
• To identify opportunities for work that match participants’ interests and abilities.
• Support the delivery of various Programmes.
• To assist young people in their search for employment in outreach locations.
• To maintain a client-centred approach and be sensitive to the needs of a diverse client group.
• To compile and maintain accurate records and collect monitoring data for the project.
• To support the delivery of milestones and outcomes relating to those agreed upon with our partners.
• To provide progress information to line management as required.
• To attend and participate effectively in internal and external meetings.

About you:

To be successful in the role of Careers and Employability Adviser you will have resilience, a belief that there is always a way forward and an innovative approach to youth engagement.

If you have the experience and skill set that meets the requirements in this job advertisement, then apply today and enjoy a job that really makes a difference in the lives of young people!

Experience, Qualifications and Skills

• At least 2 years’ experience working with disadvantaged youth groups to transition them into employment
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Experience working with vulnerable young people.
• Resilient, positive, and comfortable working effectively with complexity.
• Experience in delivering training sessions to young people.
• A good understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and risk assessment.
• Ability to work on own initiative as well as collaboratively with the rest of the team
• Empathetic, engaging, and innovative – the ability to present and to be motivational.
• Flexible approach yet able to maintain clear boundaries with clients once contracted.
• Strong organisational, timekeeping and record-keeping skills.
• Good IT skills required including recording of database entries.
• Ability to effectively communicate and relate to young people with varying levels of educational attainment, attention spans and motivation.

If you have the experience and skill set that meets the requirements in this job advertisement, then apply today and enjoy a job that really makes a difference in the lives of young people!

You may have experience in areas such as Careers Officer, Careers Manager, Careers Specialist Advisor, Recruitment Support, HR & Recruitment, HR generalist, HR Adviser, Human Resources Advisor, Human Resources Administrator, HR Business Partner, People Advisor, HR Assistant, HR Officer, HR Specialist, HR Coordinator, HR Consultant, etc.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Face-To-Face Membership Area Manager - Essex and North London
Reference: APR20256737
Location: Flexible in East and South East England - covering Essex and North London
Salary: £30,075.00 - £32,108.00 Per Annum
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave

About the Role

As a Face-to-Face Fundraising Area Manager, you'll lead and inspire a team of membership fundraisers based primarily in Essex and North London, with coverage across this vibrant area. Your leadership will play a crucial role in meeting ambitious fundraising targets while upholding the highest standards in ethical fundraising.

Please note that, given the travel associated with the role, applicants will require a valid drivers licence and be well-placed to reach all of this area.

This is a hands-on role-supporting, coaching, and motivating your team while also fundraising alongside them to lead by example.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Coaching: Recruit, train, and develop a high-performing team of Fundraisers. Foster a positive team culture and lead by example to achieve fundraising targets.
• Performance Management: Monitor KPIs including membership volumes, average donation amounts, Gift Aid uptake, and attrition rates. Conduct regular reviews and provide coaching to continuously improve performance.
• Operational Oversight: Manage the daily logistics of your team, ensuring compliance with fundraising regulations and alignment with RSPB values.
• Travel & Flexibility: Regular travel across the East and South East (and occasionally wider regions) is required. A full UK driving licence is essential. Weekend work will be expected as part of the role.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in face-to-face fundraising and managing high-performing teams
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop team members
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of ethical fundraising practices and relevant codes
• Ability to plan, organise, and think strategically
• Comfortable giving and receiving feedback
• Experience with leadership frameworks such as SMART objectives, root cause analysis, and Situational Leadership
• Familiarity with the RSPB’s mission and values is highly desirable

Benefits:

• Vehicle: Company van provided for work travel and expenses paid for - Van for work purposes only.
• Leave: 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, plus one extra paid volunteering day per year
• Flexible Working: Hours tailored to suit individual circumstances
• Wellbeing Support: Free 24-hour employee assistance programme for staff and close family
• Discounts: 20% off in RSPB shops and online store, plus holiday booking discounts
• Pension: RSPB matches contributions up to 7%
• Green Benefits: Cycle to Work scheme and green loans

Additional Information

• This is a full-time for working 37.5 hours per week.
• Weekend work will be expected as part of the role.

Inclusion and Diversity

We are committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the communities we serve. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented in our sector, and we particularly encourage applications from these groups. Please contact us if you require any additional support during the application process.

Closing date: 11:21, Friday 30th May 2025
We will be looking to conduct interviews from early June.
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert at any time once sufficient applications have been received.

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.

This role will require completion of a DBS in addition to the standard pre-employment checks.

The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.

No agencies please.

Seriously ill children and their families deserve the chance to live a full life, supported by care that enables them to thrive.​

But for many, it’s a lonely and isolating experience. That’s why we’re here. To make sure that no one has to face living through their child’s short life - and death - alone.

Together we support families through difficult times, offering lifeline practical, emotional and financial help.

Together we unite our sector. We help professionals and services to pool their knowledge and expertise, to deliver outstanding children’s palliative care. ​

Together we campaign to make sure that seriously ill children and their families get the care and support they need, when and where they need it. ​

Supporting, uniting, campaigning, together. We are Together for Short Lives.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a marketing and communications expert to help make sure we can raise the funds we need to deliver this vital work.

As our Marketing and Communications Manager (Maternity Cover), you will:

• work collaboratively with Fundraising colleagues, deliver results-driven marketing campaigns and communications support to grow both our audience of supporters and our income
• be part of a team that plans and delivers strategic campaigns that improve the system for seriously ill children and their families
• maximise our brand awareness and reputation among our audiences through our external communications
• stay abreast of print, broadcast and digital media to identify potential opportunities and threats to our ability to deliver our strategic plan
• lead on proactive and reactive media relations including writing press releases and statements, arranging interviews and responding to enquiries
• line-manage our Creative Content Lead.

You will have:

• outstanding storytelling skills which have helped to generate income for an organisation or for a cause, across a range of channels
• experience across a broad range of communications and marketing functions
• excellent interpersonal skills – and experience of engaging sensitively and effectively with a wide range of external stakeholders
• experience of building strong working relationships across different teams
• excellent leadership skills.

We offer a great reward package, which includes:

• generous annual leave entitlement
• pension scheme
• staff assistance programme
• days off for volunteering

We are open to flexible working patterns. Depending on the task and your personal work preferences, you can work remotely or at our Bristol office. We hold monthly team meetings and 1:1 meetings at the office.

We are always looking for talented people, and welcome people regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief and sexual orientation. We particularly encourage applications from those with disabilities or from black and minority ethnic backgrounds.

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you will enquire and learn more. We can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you. 

Applying for the role

Closing date for applications is at 9am, Wednesday 28 May 2024. If you are interested in applying for this post, please complete the application form and the summary details form found on our website. 

Cornwall Wildlife Trust’s new Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager will play a leading role in securing significant funding for nature’s recovery, working collaboratively to both:

• Develop mutually rewarding partnerships with philanthropists and grant-making bodies (including trusts, foundations and statutory funders).
• Create the environment, systems and ways of working to ensure impactful and compelling projects and funding propositions. 

To achieve the scale of change Cornwall’s wildlife and wild places urgently need, Cornwall Wildlife Trust must grow its income by building more powerful projects and partnerships to create lasting impact.

That’s why we are recruiting the new role of Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager, to deliver a step-change in our work with grant-making organisations and philanthropists. This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented strategist and relationship-builder, with the ability to develop internal ways of working and contribute to programmes, to play an important role in shaping Cornwall Wildlife Trust’s future.

Volunteering coordinator


Salary:  £28,000 - £32,000 depending on experience
Location: Contracted to our Peterborough office with the flexibility for hybrid working
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Benefits: We want all our employees to feel valued and engaged and are committed to offering a positive working culture along with a good work-life balance. As well as ensuring they pay their employees fairly, they offer the following benefits: Flexible working, Generous annual leave, Private Medical Insurance, including dental and optical, Pension Scheme, Sick Pay, Death in Service, Employee Assistance Programme, Bike Loan Scheme, Cycle2Work Scheme, Eyecare, Discount Portal.


Closing date: Tuesday 13 May 2025. We may extend the closing date, but please apply as soon as possible.

Interviews will be held week commencing 26 May 2025

No agencies please

Be a part of an energetic and vibrant team who are driven by the desire to improve the lives of people living with kidney disease. Our vision is the day when everyone lives free from kidney disease. 

In this role you will be supporting the volunteering programme manager with the recruitment, retention and rewarding of volunteers. You will work closely with teams across the charity and take a proactive approach to expand volunteer opportunities and enhance engagement. 

We are looking for someone who has experience of working with individual volunteers and volunteer groups. You will be highly organised, a confident communicator and have a passion for building volunteer communities.

You must have a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for attending meetings and events. You will be required to attend some weekend events and monthly evening video calls with time off in Lieu available.

If you are interested in the position, please complete the online application form and submit together with your CV.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone and encourage applications from all sections of the community.


About Kidney Research UK:

Kidney Research UK is the leading charity in the UK focused on funding research into the prevention, treatment and management of kidney disease. Our vision is the day when everyone lives free from kidney disease and for more than 60 years the research, we fund has been making an impact. But kidney disease is increasing as are the factors contributing to it, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and obesity, making our work more essential than ever.

At Kidney Research UK we work with clinicians and scientists across the UK, funding and facilitating research into all areas of kidney disease. We collaborate with partners across the public, private and third sectors to prevent kidney disease and drive innovation to transform treatments.

Over the last ten years we have invested more than £71 million into research. We lobby governments and decision makers to change policy and practice to ensure that the estimated 7.2 million people living with all stages of kidney disease in the UK have access to the most effective care and treatment, and to make kidney disease a priority.

Most importantly, we also work closely with patients, ensuring their voice is heard and is at the centre of everything we do, from deciding which research to invest in to how we plan our priorities and our work across the charity.

Those patient contributions are vital, always helping us and our partners to understand what life is like with kidney disease, always ensuring we see the patient behind the treatment and always reminding us that behind every statistic and every number is a person – the patients and the carers who inspire our mission and push us forward to make a difference and change the future of kidney disease.

You may also have some experience in the following: Volunteer Engagement Officer, Volunteer Coordinator, Volunteer Support Officer, Community Volunteering Officer, Volunteer Experience Coordinator, Volunteer Services Officer, Volunteer Recruitment Officer, Volunteer Development Officer, Volunteer Programme Assistant, Volunteer Relations Officer, Volunteer Projects Officer, etc, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Not for Profit, NFP, etc.

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We're looking for a kind, compassionate, and resilient Specialist Support Worker to join our Mental Health service in Newham.

£29,940.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week.

Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.

Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.

Our benefits include:

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
Healthcare Cashplan through our partner Healthshield
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

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

Specialist Support Workers within Look Ahead are required to have either an extra dimension of experience or a higher qualification level as determined relevant for the post. Specialist Support Workers provide information, social inclusion and vocational opportunities to support people to recover and stay well; exercise choice and control in their care and lives; and participate on an equal footing in the community. Support is also provided to develop a model of re-enablement towards self-advocacy, self-management and empowerment, incorporating the principles and practice of recovery, co-production and peer support. Working with individuals with complex needs, who may display challenging, chaotic behaviours, regularly test boundaries and have experienced multiple traumas as a result of abuse, neglect and substance misuse and addictions it is integral that the post holder is motivated to support individuals to progress. They should continually hold aspirations for individuals despite multiple setbacks, and display emotional resilience, able to process challenging incidents and remain motivated to deliver excellent support.

The shift pattern for this role includes: Early 8am-4pm and late 2pm-10pm, Monday to Sunday which also includes bank holidays.

For a full job description, please visit our website.

What you'll bring:

NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent with some or equivalent sector work experience
Other relevant professional memberships and/or specialist qualifications and languages

About us:

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.

We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:

We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.

Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

An exciting and challenging opportunity to lead and develop IT provision in the UK’s largest union.

The Head of IT Support is responsible for UNISON’s entire technology infrastructure, and provision of systems and services to all our staff, members and lay officers.

High-quality customer service to all our users is central to this role. To this end, you will ensure UNISON’s IT infrastructure is reliable and secure; that systems are modern and effective; and that we embrace innovation, taking advantage of new developments to further the union’s objectives.

The Head of IT Support controls a substantial budget (£10m), and needs to balance providing the best technological solutions for UNISON while ensuring members’ money is spent wisely for their benefit.

A team of in-house IT management and support staff will report to you. You will also manage our IT Managed Service provider, and direct relationships with suppliers of other IT services.

Are you a proactive and process-driven person with a passion for meaningful global work, and the ability to juggle multiple responsibilities with ease? Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialists is looking for a Project and Finance Officer to join an impactful organisation that supports media freedom and ethical journalism across the globe. Based in London, with the flexibility of hybrid working, this full-time position is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and wants to contribute to a cause that makes a real difference.

In this varied role, you will play a vital part in keeping our client’s projects and operations running smoothly. You will help draft budgets, track project spending, update timelines, manage supplier relationships, and support internal workflows and reporting. From supporting international training programmes and consultancy work to ensuring financial systems are up-to-date and compliant, you will be a go-to team member for both project coordination and finance administration.  You will also lend a hand in the day-to-day running of our office, keeping electronic records and collaboration tools organised, supporting policy and contract updates, helping with event logistics, and taking minutes at key meetings. Your contribution will help ensure that the charity’s global programmes are delivered efficiently and to the highest standards.

The ideal candidate will bring experience in administration or project support, ideally in the non-profit or media development sector. You will have experience with financial processes and budget management. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and cloud-based collaboration tools is essential, as is a proactive, problem-solving mindset. To thrive in this role, you need to be a confident communicator with strong organisational skills, and you will be comfortable managing competing priorities and collaborating with teams across time zones.

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience and motivation.

Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted with further information.

As a leading charity recruitment specialist and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

A rewarding and interesting role, providing administrative support to our busy Fundraising Team and delivering the highest standards of supporter care.

Fundraising Support Assistant
Contract: Permanent
Location: Based at head office (Aylesbury, Bucks)
Hours: Full-time, i.e. five days (35 hours) per week. Job-share also considered
Salary: £23,000 per annum (pro-rata for part-time hours)

We are looking for someone to join our Fundraising Team to deliver our supporter care programme and be the first port of call for all enquiries and donations. Applicants will be warm and engaging and committed to developing relationships with the Charity’s supporters, most of whom have been directly affected by lymphoma. You will have a strong eye for detail as well as excellent writing ability to convey sensitively the impact of donations in thank you letters. This is the perfect role for someone who has:

• Experience of working in an administrative or customer service role
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to juggle and prioritise multiple tasks
• Excellent IT and digital skills and the willingness to use different online platforms, software and databases

Lymphoma Action has developed a great working culture that focuses on delivering the best outcomes for people affected by lymphoma, as well as prioritising a creative, inclusive and supportive environment. Staff receive excellent benefits such as an employee assistance programme, flexible working, generous holiday entitlement, enhanced entitlements to sick pay and maternity/paternity/adoption leave and pay, and a life assurance scheme.

Lymphoma Action is the UK’s only charity dedicated to lymphoma, the UK’s fifth most common cancer. We’ve been providing expert information and wide-ranging support for more than 35 years, helping thousands of people affected by lymphoma.

This is an office-based role so proximity to Aylesbury is essential. Whilst the role is advertised as full-time, we will accept applications for job-share. Please note that we only accept applications from people who have the right to work in the UK and are resident in the UK.

Closing date: Friday 30 May 2025, 12pm
Interviews: To be held in Aylesbury on Tuesday 10 June 2025

Interested?

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website.

We actively welcome applications that will help increase the diversity of our workforce, welcoming applications from those with disabilities and from minority groups and from different backgrounds and experiences.

No agencies please.

At Toc H Newport, we offer co-produced activities, outreach services and practical support to some of the most disadvantaged individuals and families in the area, reaching over 600 individuals in 2024.Our vision is of a neighbourhood where everyone has the strong community life, emotional wellbeing and socioeconomic opportunities needed to flourish.

Our centre for service delivery is the Toc H Community Centre in Eveswell, Newport, where our offer includes our popular Stay and Play sessions for low-income families, and children’s after-school club Active Juniors. Our activities and services are incredibly popular, and we hold longstanding partnerships with local agencies and stakeholders. 

It is an exciting period of growth for Toc H Newport, with a number of new funding streams making it possible for us to reach many more families in need across Newport in 2025 and beyond. This includes a £300,000 grant from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government’s Community Ownership Fund, allowing us to soon complete a full structural and interior renovation of our facilities.  Following a Community Asset Transfer, our space will soon triple in size, meaning we can offer more activities and services to more local people. It’s a great time to join us and become part of a dynamic, collaborative team, committed to driving positive change at a local level.

**This role can be negotiated as a consultancy contract.

We help young people to build life-long belief in themselves, supporting them to take on their own challenges, follow their own passions and discover talents they never knew they had. Because when you prove yourself that you’re ready for anything nothing can hold you back.

The Project Manager (Sport) will lead on developing projects which increase and diversify the sports-based enrichment opportunities available for young people completing their DofE sectional activities.

The role will include leading on project design and delivery, building partnerships with national sports providers, and exploring how the DofE can develop an enhanced sports and physical activity enrichment offer for young people.

Based in the UK Strategic Programmes Directorate, the role will include working closely with colleagues across the Charity, including the Quality and Compliance (Q&C) Directorate. A key focus will be working with Q&C colleagues to develop a new licence-based opportunity, which will support the DofE’s partnership working with sport-based National Governing Bodies (NGBs).

What we are looking for:

We are looking for a driven, passionate and enthusiastic individual, with a track-record of leading successful projects in the sport and/or enrichment sector.

An ability to build strong relationships, develop partnerships and create successful multi-partner projects is key.

The role will focus on the development of a new project. We are looking for someone who can innovate, is solution focused, and above all, is motivated to support young people.

A full job description can be viewed below.

What will you get in return?

The opportunity to work for a successful and dynamic charity that has the development of young people at its heart and the wellbeing and development of its people constantly in focus.

You will be joining a team of empowered colleagues working together.

From day one we offer excellent staff benefits including a competitive salary, generous pension, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and 3 days paid director days over the Christmas shutdown, volunteering days, Healthcare cash plan, employee assistance programme and an extensive online training programme, plus many more. 

Contract type: 2 Year Fixed Term

How to apply:

If you think you have the desired skills and experience, then please apply online. As part of the application process, you will be expected to complete a statement of suitability and answer competency-based questions relevant to the role to help us assess your application.

Closing Date: 18th May 2025

First Interviews: WC 2nd June 2025

Second interviews: 12th/16th June 2025

If you would like to access the application form in a different format or if would like any assistance that might help improve your experience while completing the application, please contact us.

The DofE are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All successful applicants will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. (e.g. DBS/PVG or similar), including references covering any gaps of employment/education, confirm eligibility to work in the UK and complete a health check.

**The geographical allowance is based on a member of staff having a home or office-based postcode within 30 miles (as the crow flies) from Charing Cross, WC2N 5HS. The allowance is 7% capped at £4,000 per annum.

Senior Club Manager

Join a brand new Youth Zone opening in 2026 – an exciting space where young people can get active, get creative and get inspired through sport, art, music and more!

But before the doors open, we’re looking for a dynamic, passionate and experienced Senior Club Manager to help shape the future — starting now.

As an equal opportunities employer, the organisation welcomes applications from under-represented groups; in particular from Black, Asian, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of LGBTQ+ communities.  The dedicated Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Group, with support from the Senior Leadership Team, is actively promoting and advancing diversity and inclusion, ensuring a culture where everyone can be themselves and thrive.

Position: Senior Club Manager

Location: Barnsley 

Salary: £32,000

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Benefits: 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays; workplace pension; free gym access (once the site has opened); access to the OnSide Talent Academy; bespoke training and mentoring.

Closing Date: Monday, 26th May 2025

About the Role

As a lead member of the delivery team, you’ll take the reins on the Senior Club offer for 13–19-year-olds and lead the Young Leaders Programme, ensuring every session is fun, safe, inclusive and bursting with opportunity.

You’ll manage a team of youth workers and volunteers, develop a brilliant weekly programme with input from young people, and help ensure our charity’s impact is measurable, meaningful and sustainable.

This role is equal parts hands-on leadership, strategic thinking, creativity and compassion.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Designing and delivering a vibrant programme for Senior Club sessions

• Leading and developing a team of youth workers and volunteers

• Acting as a Deputy Safeguarding Lead and Youth Zone Duty Manager

• Managing budgets, outcomes, and KPIs to ensure sessions are safe, engaging and impactful

• Supporting our promotional work and community engagement strategy

• Helping to build something special — right from the ground up

About You

We are looking for a passionate, people focussed and natural leader with experience working with young people aged 13–19 in open access settings, that has managed teams and created high-quality youth programmes.

You’ll need to have:

• A professional youth work qualification

• Experience managing staff or volunteers

• A sound understanding of safeguarding and the challenges young people face

• A flexible attitude – evenings, weekends and school holidays are when we shine

• A clear Enhanced DBS check (you will get help with this)

If you thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment and can bring energy, commitment and creativity to the table every day… then we want to hear from you!

To apply, please email a CV and cover letter (no more than one page) 

About the Organisation

This is a brand new locally run youth charity, and will be the first Youth Zone in Yorkshire.  It is set to provide thousands of young people with the opportunity to have fun, make new friends, try something new and feel safe. With community centric values and located in the heart of Barnsley, it will be an inspiring place for young people aged 8 – 19, and up to 25 for those with additional needs, to enjoy their leisure time. The building is due to be completed in 2025.

The charity recognises that the workforce is under-represented in certain areas and are committed to addressing this.  Therefore, they actively encourage applicants to submit anonymous applications; in practice this means removing your name and email address from your CV and cover letter.  The HR Lead will have these details from your submission, but they will not be available to the selection panel when they are considering your application.

The charity is committed to the safeguarding of young people. In accordance with their Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires an Enhanced DBS check.

Other roles you may have experience of could include Youth Club, After School Club, Community Hub, Children’s Club,  Youth Club Manager, After School Club Manager, Community Hub Manager, Children’s Club Manager, Club Manager, Education, Children and Young People, Volunteer Manager, Volunteering Manager, Youth Worker, Youth Work, Senior Youth Worker, Youth Worker Lead, Lead Youth Worker. #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

The Epilepsy Research Institute is seeking a dynamic and strategic Head of Fundraising to lead our income generation efforts and help drive our mission forward. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in securing sustainable funding to support world-leading epilepsy research.

With a proven track record in fundraising, you will develop and implement a comprehensive strategy across multiple revenue streams, including corporate partnerships, trusts and foundations and major donors. With a minimum of three years’ experience in a senior fundraising role and demonstrable success in securing significant funding, your ability to cultivate and manage donor relationships, craft compelling funding proposals, and oversee high-impact fundraising campaigns will be key to our success.

Our mission is to radically advance research into the causes, prevention and treatment of epilepsy and associated conditions.  If this is something that interests you, and you have the skill set we are looking for, we look forward to hearing from you.

Application is by way of a CV and covering letter which highlights why you are interested in the role and how your experience fits the needs of the Institute as set out in the job description.

Closing date: Wednesday 28 May 2025

Interview dates: Wednesday 11 June and Wednesday 18 June 2025

Job Title: Senior Manager, Corporate Partnerships, Major Gifts & Communications
Location: Remote, New York area
Reports to: Anna Bowden, Street Child US CEO
Starting: $70,000 - $80,000 pa

About Street Child:

Street Child is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

Street Child is a global education and child protection NGO whose mission is to ensure that every child can be safe, in school and learning, with a focus on low-resource and crisis contexts where education is disrupted by conflict, climate disaster, disease, displacement and / or extreme poverty.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic professional based on the East Coast to both drive high-impact new business from corporations and major donors and build our visibility and external communications to support that goal. This is a hybrid role, balancing strategic digital marketing, brand-building and media engagement with income generation, deepening existing relationships with key stakeholders, establishing new partnerships and increasing our visibility.

This is a new position for Street Child, complementing our existing presence on the West Coast. The successful candidate will need to be a strong all-rounder, able to excel in a variety of work areas, although the role will work closely with and be supported by global communications, marketing and corporate fundraising teams, with existing strategies, materials and platforms to leverage and tailor to a US audience.

While this role is not office-based, the successful candidate will be located in or around NYC or DC.

Key Responsibilities:

Major Gift Fundraising (50%)

• Identify, cultivate, and secure partnerships with corporations and major donors, aligning their CSR goals and giving priorities with our mission.
• Leverage existing partnerships and relationships with corporations and major donors to grow a wider network of US-based corporations.
• Develop and manage sponsorship opportunities for campaigns, programs and events.
• Oversee all corporate engagement activities, including employee giving, volunteering and cause marketing campaigns.
• Develop and deliver corporate events to build relationships with and raise funds from our developing network of US-based corporations.
• Collaborate with corporate partners to enhance their internal communications strategies, driving awareness and engagement among their employees around shared initiatives.
• Craft compelling proposals, pitches and presentations for potential partners.
• Steward relationships successfully to ensure long-term impact and retention.
• Track partnership impact, prepare reports and communicate successes to internal and external stakeholders including funding partners and Street Child’s Board of Directors.
• Identify & cultivate new prospects among individuals and corporations.

Communications & Marketing (50%)

• Develop and implement a comprehensive communications and digital marketing strategy to increase brand awareness and audience engagement.
• Drive digital marketing campaigns across key channels, leveraging analytics to optimize performance.
• Lead content creation efforts, including blogs, case studies, impact stories, newsletters and press releases.
• Build and execute a strategy for growing Street Child’s share of voice in the sector, engaging with media and industry influencers.
• Work with external web developers to manage and enhance website content, SEO and UX to improve engagement and conversion.
• Monitor trends, conduct competitor analysis, and identify opportunities to position Street Child as a thought leader.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Strong track record of securing major gifts ($100,000+) from corporations and individuals, including strategic partnerships, sponsorships and events.
• High-level strategic thinking and planning.​
• Experience in a similar role across fundraising and marketing.
• Proven success in driving digital marketing strategies, growing brand awareness, and managing media relations.
• Excellent storytelling skills with experience in content creation, social media management and PR, and media connections.
• Experience using digital tools such as Google Analytics, email marketing platforms and social media management tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet tight deadlines and work both independently and collaboratively.

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills; ability to prepare and publicly present materials.​

Why Join Street Child?

This is an opportunity to be part of a high-impact team making a real difference in the lives of the world's most marginalized children living in the world's toughest places. We offer a collaborative and dynamic working environment, with opportunities for professional growth and development. By joining Street Child, you will be contributing to life-changing programs that help children access education and protection, even in crisis situations.

Benefits:

• Contribution towards healthcare
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 flexible holidays
• Paid travel to offices in Europe, UK and program countries

How to Apply:

Please send your CV and a thoughtful cover letter to the link supplied.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Street Child is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.