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Young Person's Support Worker

Retford

£24,030 - £24,513 per annum

Our client has a fantastic opportunity for the right person to join their friendly and supportive Young Person’s Service in Retford.

This busy and dynamic service based in Retford provides support to encourage young people to be the best version of themselves. Their Retford project offers a strengths based support service which aims to build the skills, confidence and independence of the young people who come through our doors

The team play a critical role in advocating for their tenants. From liaising with agencies to help them access permanent accommodation to supporting them to access education or employment training.

The Support Worker role

Every day is different and you will face many new challenges so they need colleagues that come with a built in can-do attitude! You must be willing to go above and beyond for young people help better their lives, promoting independence, being a role model and achieving a successful home environment for them to live, in line with local authority care plan.

This isn’t a typical support worker position. Communication and understanding is key to help grow and mentor our young people. This role heavily requires you to listen and communicate with the young people, so a good understanding of written and verbal English is a must.

What you’ll be doing

Even as an adult the housing market can be tough to navigate and with so much information out there you will be a young person’s advocate and guidance. You could be helping young people complete the appropriate referrals forms for housing, coordinating referrals or arranging and attending referral interviews. Alternatively you could mediate between young people and their families to facilitate moves back home. You will be highly motivated and resilient but also patient and kind. Change can be scary but you will have a positive attitude to encourage our young people. 

Then comes the big move…

With your knowledge of welfare benefits you’ll help users to access grants/ charitable funding for white goods or other furnishings.

As well as this, you will be on the ball with activities related to the young person’s move e.g. arranging and facilitating pre move in meetings, joining the property inspection, liaising with the landlord where appropriate to negotiate move-in dates. You will also develop a system that matches young people across the contracted provision to facilitate house shares.

To be considered you must have a full valid driving licence and access to your own vehicle. You will be able to claim mileage proving you have business cover on your insurance.

They work 7 days a week, 365 days a year. You must be able to be flexible and work on a rota. Typical shift patterns are 07:00 – 14:30 and 14:30 – 22:00.

Over to you – click apply and show us why you are suitable!

Please note that they are not currently offering visa sponsorship.

As an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer, our client welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and disabled candidates. As part of their LGBT Allies Programme, they also welcome applications from members of the LGBT community and encourage inclusivity in the workplace. Male Support Workers are currently under-represented in this area and they particularly welcome suitable applications.

Woodgreen Pets Charity’s vision is a world where all pets are well cared for in loving homes for life. To achieve this, we not only provide care for pets in need, but also help people be the best pet owners they can be.

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity? Do you feel like you’ve got what it takes to excel in customer service?

We’re looking for an apprentice to join our fantastic team. You’ll need to be a team player, enthusiastic and passionate about helping people and pets. As an apprentice you’ll gain on-the-job training and support alongside a structured training programme. As part of this, a functional skills qualification in English and maths may be achieved during the apprenticeship if required. 

You’ll be part of a dedicated team that is the first point of contact for Woodgreen customers, and your interactions will range from phone calls, digital and written communication too. 

No one day will be the same, although you can expect to give a professional and friendly service every day. As an apprentice you’ll spend time learning the ropes, then as your training progresses, you’ll learn how to assess and respond to the needs of our customers and their pets, whilst providing advice, guidance and support. Showing compassion and empathy will be crucial. You may have to deal with some challenging situations, but you’ll be supported all the way until you feel confident. 

You’ll spend time honing your customer service skills, and at the end, you’ll be a fully-fledged Level 2 Customer Service Practitioner. You’ll also learn other valuable skills along the way that will help with your career and personal growth. 

What you’ll need 

• Be a confident communicator and team player 

• Passionate about providing our customers with the best service 

• Thrive in a busy working environment

• Enthusiastic about helping pets and people

• Find solutions to problems 

• A resilient attitude 

• A desire to use technology and develop your ICT skills

If you would like to work for an exciting and supportive charity that improves the lives of pets and their owners, then we’d love to hear from you.

This apprenticeship is for 15 months with a view to considering permanent roles available in the team on successful completion. This is a full-time role, working 37.5 hours per week Monday to Saturday (on a rota basis) between 8:30am until 4:30pm at our Godmanchester site, PE29 2NH.

The salary for this position is £19,500 per annum. There are different rates of pay for apprentices depending on your age and what year of your apprenticeship you’re in. These are in line with National Minimum Wage for Apprentices.

This salary is complemented by:

• 36 days annual leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Up to 8% employer pension contributions
• Support towards healthcare costs (cashplan)
• Free access to Headspace
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• 25% discount in our charity shop

To apply please submit a copy of your CV and a Covering Letter. We look forward to receiving your application!

This vacancy may close earlier should we receive high volumes of applications. Interview may commence prior to the closing date.

Woodgreen is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk and protecting anyone that comes into contact with us from harm. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

Welcome to Ada!

We are the National College for Digital Skills and our mission is to educate and empower the next generation of diverse digital talent. We are the first new Further Education College in England since 1993 and the only one that is solely focused on widening the tech talent pool in the UK.

We work with a fantastic roster of partners such as Deloitte, Bank of America, PwC and HSBC and offer an innovative, supportive apprenticeship experience for our 350+ learners that prepares them to be digital pioneers achieving both academic success and, more importantly, setting them up for successful careers in tech.

We are passionate about harnessing tech as a tool for social mobility and improving diversity of opportunity and therefore, with the support of our partners, place a major focus on diversity recruitment. At present over 40% of our students come from low income backgrounds, more than 50% are from racially diverse backgrounds and over a third of our apprentices are young women.

What’s your mission?

Ada is seeking a dynamic and proactive Apprenticeship Partnerships Officer to join our team. The successful candidate will play a key role in establishing and maintaining partnerships with employers to support the growth and success of our apprenticeship programmes.

Driving New Business Growth:

● Proactively identify and nurture new employer partnership opportunities through focused desk research and strategic, targeted outreach.

● Use labor market intelligence, industry reports, and competitor analysis to build a qualified list of priority prospects across key sectors.

● Map organisational structures to pinpoint and engage relevant decision-makers, tailoring outreach to maximize response rates.

● Generate and qualify high-potential leads, booking high-quality appointments that enable the partnerships team to drive employer conversion.

● Consistently contribute to a strong and sustainable pipeline, helping to increase overall conversion rates from prospect to active employer partner.

Promotional Activities:

● Represent Ada at internal and external networking events, leveraging opportunities to expand our influence and strengthen our partnerships.

● Respond to incoming enquiries from potential employers and contribute to proposal writing.

● Craft compelling case studies that highlight the impactful outcomes for our employer partners and apprentices.

Partner Development:

● Strengthen employer engagement through proactive measures such as Ada’s annual employer survey, hosting feedback sessions, and actively collaborating on programme enhancements etc.

● Drive customer (employer partner) success through rigorous reporting of cohort progress and swiftly resolving any issues in collaboration with Ada skills coaches, academic and operational teams.

Partner Onboarding:

● Streamline the onboarding process for employer partners, ensuring seamless execution of contracts and compliance with ESFA funding rules, while providing continuous support and communication until completion.

We’d really like to hear from you, if you are…

● Inspired by Ada’s mission and excited to contribute to our growth.

● A strong relationship builder both with internal, cross-functional teams as well as current and prospective employer partners

● Comfort with ambiguity and ability to drive partner specific initiatives independently

● Motivated by a challenge and eager to develop and grow your skills

● An effective and structured communicator, with the ability to influence and empathise with a wide range of stakeholders across the apprenticeship and employer partner space

● A self-starter with demonstrated experience working towards targets and achieving results through a proactive approach to finding growth opportunities

● Experience of account management or a customer facing role

● Highly organised with an ability to track details and create clear plans for partner success in partnership with other Ada functions

● Confident user of Microsoft Office or G-suite and experienced using a CRM system

Safeguarding

Ada, National College for Digital Skills is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and references will be sought from previous employers prior to commencing employment. Other related pre-employment checks appropriate to the post will also be carried out.

We care about equity, diversity and inclusion

Ada. National College for Digital Skills recognises that equality of opportunity and the recognition and promotion of diversity are integral to its strengths. The following principles apply in respect of the College’s commitment to equality and diversity:

● To provide and promote equality of opportunity in all areas of its work and activity;

● To recognise and develop the diversity of skills and talent within its current and potential community;

● To ensure that all employees and prospective employees of the College are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential without receiving any unjustified discrimination or unfavourable treatment on grounds such as age, disability, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender reassignment, trans status, socio-economic status or any other irrelevant distinction;

● To provide and promote a positive working, learning, and social environment which is free from prejudice, discrimination and any forms of harassment, bullying or victimisation;

Applicants with disabilities

Ada is keen to increase the number of disabled people it employs. We, therefore, encourage applications from individuals with a disability who are able to carry out the duties of the post. If you have special needs in relation to your application please contact us.

Sponsorship

Sadly, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role so can only accept applications from candidates who have the legal right to work and remain in the United Kingdom.

How to apply for the role

Please submit your CV and covering letter and answer the question: ‘What excites you most about becoming Ada’s new Apprenticeship Partnerships Officer?’ 

Next Steps

Interviews will be arranged on a rolling basis based on receipt of applications and we reserve the right to remove the advert before the above closing date so early applications are recommended.

Thank you for your interest in the role and good luck with your application!

Closing date: Fridy 30th May 2025.

NI Partnerships and Philanthropy Manager (2386)
 

Join us in our efforts to end extreme poverty, whatever it takes.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a NI Partnerships and Philanthropy Manager to join Concern Worldwide (UK) on a full time, permanent term basis.

About us

Concern Worldwide is a non-governmental, international humanitarian organisation dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries. Our mission is to transform the lives of people living in extreme poverty.We work with 25 million people each year, in some of the hardest to reach and most fragile places. Places prone to conflict, natural disasters, climate change and extreme hunger.

About the Role

The Partnerships and Philanthropy Manager will play a key role in driving income growth through philanthropy and strategic partnerships across Northern Ireland. Reporting to the Northern Ireland Director, with a dotted line to the UK Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships, this role will contribute to the delivery of an ambitious growth strategy. The post-holder will build and steward relationships with major donors, corporate partners, and philanthropic organisations to ensure alignment with national and regional objectives. They will also lead and support their direct report, ensuring a collaborative, high-performing fundraising team.

About You

You will have proven experience securing high-value philanthropic gifts from trusts, foundations, major donors, and corporate partners. You will have excellent communication skills and have the ability to build strong relationships and negotiate. You are strategic and results-oriented, with a track record of meeting and exceeding fundraising targets. To succeed in this role, you will be experienced with team management and/or contributing to a high performing teams’ success. Finally, you will hold a full driving licence and have access to a car to be considered for this role.

Please see attached the job description to review the full person specification for this role.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion:

Concern Worldwide encourages all qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, ethnicity and origin, disability, political beliefs, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status to apply to become a part of the organization. Concern is against all forms of discrimination and unequal power relations and is committed to promoting equality.

Benefits

• 25 days’ annual leave, pro-rated for part-time employees.
• Office closure between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
• Flexible hours and hybrid working
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Enhanced parental leave pay
• Stakeholder pension
• Season ticket loan
• Cycle scheme
• Life assurance
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

 

About our office
 
Our Belfast office is based in a listed building in a busy area close to lots of useful local amenities.

Concern is currently trialling a hybrid model. Staff are expected to come into their base office once per week or the monthly equivalent i.e. 4 times per month. Staff are also able to flex their start and finish times between the hours of 7am to 7pm daily.

To apply

 

Please submit your application through the Concern website by 23rd May 2025. Interviews are scheduled to take place on 2nd - 4th June 2025.

All candidates who are short-listed for an interview will be notified via email. Please be aware we may offer positions before the closing date.

Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the UK at the time of application.

Concern reserves the right to close this role before the deadline.

Location: Belfast
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Salary: £46,140 - £51,267

You may also have experience in the following: Philanthropy Manager, Partnerships Manager, Head of Philanthropy, Head of Partnerships, Fundraiser, Senior Fundraising Officer, Fundraising Manager, Head of Fundraising, Major Gifts, Corporate Partnerships, Business Development Manager, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, NFP, Not for Profit, etc.

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As a Mental Health Care Navigator, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with SMI to reconnect with their communities, addressing barriers such as social isolation, cost of living, debt, and physical inactivity. You will provide personalised, strengths-based support, helping people set and achieve wellbeing goals, and link them to local community groups and services. The role also involves building partnerships with VCFSE (Voluntary, Community, Faith, and Social Enterprise) organisations and statutory agencies, ensuring safe and effective referrals, and supporting the development of an alliance of mental health support providers across the city.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one, person-centred support to individuals, including home visits, to co-produce wellbeing goals and address wider determinants of health.
• Build trust and offer non-judgmental, strengths-based guidance, respecting diversity and lived experience.
• Forge strong links with VCFSE and statutory partners, ensuring individuals are referred to safe, accessible, and effective community groups.
• Support local groups to meet safeguarding, health and safety, and information governance standards.
• Review and evaluate grant applications, supporting the distribution of resources to local groups with the greatest potential impact.
• Capture and track data on service user progress, ensuring feedback is collected and shared, and that all information governance and data protection standards are met.

The Vacancy

Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) is a faith-based humanitarian relief and development organisation working to save and transform the lives of some of the world’s most vulnerable people.  Established in 1984, with an active presence in over 45 countries, we strive to make the world a better and fairer place for those affected by poverty, conflict and natural disasters. 

IRW’s Office of the General Counsel Division is recruiting for the position of ‘Complaints & Compliance Administrator’ to join its dynamic team based in Birmingham, UK. The organisation is currently operating a hybrid working model.

Job purpose:

To assist with the day-to-day processing, reporting, oversight and management of a diverse range of incoming complaints and whistleblowing disclosures and appropriate escalation of complaints requiring escalation to relevant Area Leads.

The post will play an active role in providing support to the IRW Complaints Team ensuring compliance with associated policies and processes.  The role will involve the preparation of key documents and acting as a liaison with relevant internal and external stakeholders to compile and organise key information to support the work of the IRW Complaints Team. 

To provide support and assistance to the Policy and Compliance Manager in the effective and efficient management and administration of the Policy and Compliance function and wider needs of the Division.  To assist with ongoing reviews of internal or external policies and processes, production of resources, reports and associated materials and additional support as directed.

The successful candidate must have:

• A degree in a relevant qualification and/or significant experience suited to the wide remit of the role.
• Strong and seasoned analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think creatively and laterally, to overcome challenges.
• Strong organisation skills and attention to detail to ensure delivery of high-quality work.
• Ability to prioritise and work efficiently under pressure and subject to changing priorities, meeting deadlines, and using judgment and initiative in problem resolution.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills. Excellent written and spoken English in particular.
• Excellent levels of computer literacy including Microsoft Office applications. 
• Knowledge of compliance related subjects.
• Willingness to attend training where relevant.
• Independent and excellent time management skills
• Innovative thinker, able to develop and translate strategy into tactical action plans and deliverables.
• Experience of complaints resolution or customer facing role.
• Proven record of excellent people and interpersonal skills with strong communication skills at individual and group level. This includes ability to adapt to and engage within a multicultural and diverse environment.
• Previous experience of working within humanitarian and development (third) sector is an advantage.
• Proven ability and experience in analysing, interpreting and reporting on data which enables sound conclusion and recommendations to be drawn.
• Demonstrates the flexibility and energy that is required for self-management and prioritising workload.
• Ability to build constructive working relationships and ability to respond appropriately in fast changing and challenging situations.
• Willingness to travel within UK and internationally.

For more information, please click on the Documents tab above to view the full Job Description.

If you are talented, reliable, service-minded, resilient and a highly motivated professional looking for a meaningful career, with a strong commitment to IRW’s mission and values of sincerity, excellence, compassion, social justice and custodianship, please apply by completing our online application form.

For more information on the excellent company benefits we offer our employees, please visit our website.

PLEASE NOTE: Interviews are expected to take place on or around 18 June 2025.

Pre-employment Checks:

Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:

• Screening clearance
• Proof of eligibility to live and work within the UK
• Receipt of satisfactory references

Please note, for UK-based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications which would require sponsorship.

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

IRW is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom IRW engages. IRW expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRW also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.

In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.

By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer

The Woodland Trust is looking for a Visitor Centre Manager (VCM) in our Hainault Forest team and lead a small, dedicated team of employees and volunteers to deliver and develop all aspects of our visitor offer at Hainault Forest, predominantly through the operating of our Woodland Trust Visitor Centre.

THE ROLE
•    The Hainault Forest Visitor Centre Manager sets the direction and oversees all elements of WT visitor experience at the forest including events, interpretation, marketing and retail.
•    The VCM is responsible for leading a small, dedicated team to provide an important meet and greet function to visitors as well as signposting, dealing with enquiries and undertaking retail transactions. 
•    The VCM is one of the main WT representatives for the Forest partnership (made up of the Woodland Trust, London Borough of Redbridge and Vision RCL). 
•    The VCM is responsible for ensuring necessary annual plans are in place, implemented and evaluated with appropriate success measures, and is also responsible for the safe operation and upkeep of the visitor centre building.
•    In partnership with LBR and Vision RCL, the role will continue to lead on the establishment of Hainault Forest as a valued destination for people and wildlife that is regionally significant and locally treasured; inspiring visitors and communities to connect with woods and trees and take action for our cause.
•    The VCM will ensure financial stability through the delivery of a sustainable, profitable business model for the visitor centre, annual planning for revenue streams across the whole site in partnership with LBR/Vision RCL, and planning and management of an annual visitor experience budget 
•    This role is based at Hainault Forest Visitor Centre. 

THE CANDIDATE
•    You’ll have an enthusiasm for the environment and share our core values-Grow Together, Explore, Focus and Make it Count.
•    You’ll have experience developing, marketing and delivering high quality visitor offers that are audience-led; maximising benefits to both visitors and the organisation, ideally within the context of a visitor centre operation.
•    You’ll have experience working with communities and volunteers to establish inspiring and impactful programmes of activity and engagement which are audience focused and aligned with wider strategy. 
•    You will have previous line management experience, motivating and inspiring a small team of employees and volunteers to achieve successful outcomes. 
•    You’ll have great influencing and negotiation skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders. 
•    You’ll be confident in working collaboratively, with volunteers and external partners, to deliver objectives and realise change. 
•    This role is based at Hainault Forest Visitor Centre and will require the successful candidate to work occasional weekends. 

Benefits & Wellbeing: Joining our team means you'll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:
•    Enhanced Employer Pension
•    Life Assurance
•    Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
•    Generous Annual Leave
•    Enhanced Parental Pay
•    Employee Assistance Programme

About Us: The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading woodland conservation charity and is dedicated to creating a world where trees and woods thrive for both people and nature. Our mission involves engaging and inspiring individuals to contribute toward tackling the nature and climate crisis through the protection, restoration, and creation of essential woodland habitats.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: To achieve our vision of a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. All people, no matter their background, identity, ability, or circumstance, should benefit from trees. 
People of colour and disabled people are currently under-represented across the environment and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we particularly encourage you to apply.
Please contact us to discuss any additional support or adjustments you may need to complete your application. 

Application Advice: For fairness we keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers, so they do not see your CV until shortlisting is completed. Make sure that your Personal Statement clearly shows how your skills and knowledge link to the specifications in the job description and you share with us your passion for the role. 

Even if you don't meet every requirement of the role, we would encourage you to apply.  

Apply Now: If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, send in your application today. We might close the job opening early if we get a lot of applications, so it's a good idea to apply soon. If we do close the advert early, and you have an application in process, we will email you prior to closing to give you time to complete.

Interviews will be held in-person at Hainault Forest Visitor Centre on Monday 23d June and Tuesday 24th June.

Welcome to the University of London, a truly exceptional and inspiring institution.

Location: London / Hybrid (option to work remotely for up to 60% of the work week)

Who we are

The University of London is a leading UK provider of distance and digital education internationally, offering programmes to 45,000 students in 190 countries around the world. Although proudly rooted in London, our community and impact are global. We are a national leader in the humanities, and we promote their value to society and the economy through knowledge creation and exchange.

We are also a federation of 17 world class higher education institutions, with collaboration at the heart of our ethos. The University of London federation is a collective community of more than 240,000 learners and 50,000 staff, delivering world-leading research across all disciplines.

Our passion for increasing access to education and mobilising the collective power and expertise of the federation is central to our ability to transform lives around the world and address the global challenges of the future.

About the role

We now seek an exceptional Philanthropy Systems and Data Manager to play a vital role in delivering our transformational fundraising efforts, most notably, our bold and exciting Library Transformation Project. This is more than a back-office data role. It’s a chance to lead from the front, to make sure the systems, processes and data that underpin our success are not only operationally sound but exemplary. You’ll be a key part of our Philanthropy Operations team, ensuring donations are accurately processed, data is pristine, and insight flows freely across our organisation. Crucially, your work will empower colleagues, engage donors and underpin strategic decisions across our university-wide campaigns.

Who are we looking for?

We’re looking for someone who thrives on complexity, brings real rigour to their work, and understands the power of great data to drive change. You'll take ownership of our CRM (Blackbaud’s Senator), lead data integrity initiatives, manage high-value donation processes, and partner with senior stakeholders across the institution to ensure everything we do meets the highest standards of compliance, efficiency and impact.

If you're driven by making systems work better, collaborating across departments, and seeing the direct results of your efforts on campaigns that matter, this could be your ideal next step. Join a team that’s passionate, values-driven and ambitious, at a university that’s rich in history and bold in its future. Apply now and help us build something lasting.

Further information

The University will be unable to sponsor candidates for a visa for this role. Successful applicants must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK for the duration of their employment.

The University currently operates a Hybrid Working framework involving a mix of working remotely and in the office. Typically, the majority of employees will be able to agree to work remotely for up to 60% of their working week, role dependent, however will be required to attend on specific days for training or team meetings.

Closing date: By 9am, Tuesday 3rd June 2025

Our client delivers a wide range of Higher Education and CPD-accredited short courses, specialising in long-term conditions such as asthma, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. With an evolving portfolio and growing demand for flexible, clinically relevant learning, the organisation continues to transform the way healthcare professionals access education, supporting better outcomes for patients across the UK and beyond.

Our client are now seeking an ambitious Director of Clinical Partnerships to lead on the clinical integrity and commercial growth of their programmes. This is a newly created senior role offering the chance to shape the future direction in partnership with the Chief Executive and the wider leadership team.

Director of Clinical Partnerships
£61,000 per annum + profit share
Hybrid Working – Two mandated office days (Wednesday & Thursday) in Wellesbourne, Warwickshire
Full-time, Permanent

As a member of the Executive Team, you will play a key role in developing and delivering a commercially robust, customer-focused strategy. You will lead business development and partnership activities - ensuring that the organisation’s courses are evidence-based, aligned to current NHS and sector priorities, and recognised as best-in-class.

This is a dynamic and outward-facing role that will require exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, a clear understanding of the healthcare landscape, and a credible clinical voice. You’ll work closely with the Income Generation team, Learning Design and Quality, and a range of external organisations across the private, public, and voluntary sectors.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• To be a registered healthcare professional, with significant clinical experience
• Strategic leadership experience, income generation experience within the healthcare sector desirable
• A strong track record of working within ABPI guidance and clinical governance frameworks
• Excellent people skills, with the ability to develop departmental partnerships
• An enabling and collaborative leadership style, with excellent communication skills
• A deep understanding of long-term conditions, NHS service development, and wider healthcare priorities
• The ability to operate confidently at Executive Team level, balancing clinical insight with commercial acumen
•  An innovative mindset, able to identify and seize opportunities to expand our impact and reach

If you are passionate about education as a tool to improve patient outcomes and want to help shape the future of clinical learning, we would love to hear from you.

To apply for this role, please click 'Redirect to Recruiter'.

Closing date: 1st June
Panel interviews: w/c 9th June (tbc)

The Lead Practitioner will play a key role in supporting the Approved Premises (AP) Managers in the day-to-day running of the service, ensuring high standards of care, safety, and rehabilitation opportunities for residents. This includes overseeing staff support, organising shift coverage, coordinating training, and maintaining strong relationships with external partners. The role requires a proactive approach to resident engagement, activity planning, and staff development while working a variety of shifts, including weekends and late shifts.

The candidate will be required to work across two sites in Leeds.

Key Responsibilities

Staff Support & Rota Management

• Assist the AP Manager in organising and ensuring appropriate rota coverage, including managing last-minute changes.
• Provide day-to-day support to support staff, ensuring clear communication and guidance.
• Disseminate relevant information to staff to ensure smooth service operation.
• Support AP manager to develop good practice across the teams.

Training & Development

• Ensure new team members receive appropriate induction and training.
• Deliver training sessions, including First Aid and other relevant development opportunities.
• Support continuous professional development for staff, ensuring a skilled and competent workforce.
• Co-ordinate the submission of Enabling Environments on-going award process.
• Support the AP manager in preparing for HMIP Inspections.

Meetings & Partnership Working

• Attend and contribute to Equality, Inclusion, and Diversity (EID) meetings and other relevant meetings as required by the AP Manager, within the MOJ
• Liaise with partner organisations, building and maintaining strong links with the local community to enhance support services.

Resident Engagement & Activities

• Liaise with the AP Manager and Activities co-ordinators to ensure a full calendar of activities is available for residents, promoting engagement and rehabilitation.
• Manage the activity calendar, coordinating and overseeing planned events and programmes.

Shift & Working Hours

• Work a variety of shifts to support service needs, including two weekend days per month and four late shifts per month.
• Provide hands-on support within the AP, ensuring a visible leadership presence.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria:

• Experience working within a criminal justice, supported housing or rehabilitation setting.
• Previous experience in a leadership or senior role within a similar setting.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to build effective partnerships with external organisations and community groups.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage staff and residents effectively.
• A flexible and adaptable approach to shift work, including weekends and late shifts.
• Due to safeguarding purposes, we can only accept applications from female applicants.

Desirable Criteria:

• Relevant qualifications in criminal justice or social care or a related field.
• Knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Experience delivering training.
• Understanding of Equality, Inclusion, and Diversity (EID) in the workplace.
• Relevant qualifications in social care, criminal justice, or a related field.

We are looking for a well organised and knowledgeable Maintenance Supervisor to join our dedicated team at Lister House. In this role, you'll supervise and lead the maintenance team to carry out prompt, high-quality repairs and refurbishments, helping to ensure a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for our residents.

Rate of pay between £14.02 to £15.16 per hour plus £50 per week enhancement when on call.

This is a full-time role, working 37.5 hours per week (including weekends and bank holidays). Shifts are 5 x 7.5 hour shifts over 7 days.

Please note that we are currently only able to consider applications from candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor visas at this time. A valid UK Driving Licence is required.

Key responsibilities of the role:

- Undertake general repairs and refurbishment in the home along with upkeep of the grounds and gardens
- Maintain a safe and supportive environment and carry out risk assessments if required. Keep accurate records, provide reports and undertake compliance audits
- Supervise the overall standard of presentation of the premises
- Schedule rotas, assist with the induction of new team members and the ongoing development of the team

An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

Employee benefits include:

- 22 days’ paid holiday per year plus bank holidays, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 14%, subject to eligibility
- Additional rates for nights, bank holidays and overtime
- Flexible hours to suit your needs
- Affordable and quality meals at reduced cost
- Free on-site parking
- Free enhanced DBS check
- Uniform provided at no cost
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Exclusive retailer discounts on popular brands
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives

Lister House is one of six care homes, set in the historic city of Ripon, North Yorkshire. A place where ex-servicemen and women and their spouses can feel completely at home, providing care for those who have served in the Armed Forces and their dependants. We offer Nursing Care, Residential Care, Dementia Care, and Day Care. The home also features a chapel and is supported by a dedicated team. As part of our award-winning team, you will receive full support with training and personal development.

For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.

We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

We are looking for a qualified Chef with experience working in a care home or similar setting.

The role offers 36 hours per week with 3 x 12 hour shifts, covering 7 days a week, including weekends and bank holidays.

Please note that we are currently only able to consider applications from candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor visas.

Key responsibilities of the role:

- Work with Head chef to deliver the catering services within the care home
- Prepare food for residents according to nutrition, hydration, and dietary guidelines
- Maintain a high standard of food provision and service to the residents, staff and visitors
- Monitor inventory levels and order supplies as needed
- Ensure all health and safety records and monitoring adhere to statutory requirements

You will be educated to NVQ Level 3 Preparation and Cooking or equivalent and an intermediary food hygiene certificate. In addition, you will have excellent communication skills. Previous experience of maintaining standards within a catering department according to Health & Safety and Food Safety Act and good IT skills are essential.

Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

Employee benefits include:

- 22 days’ paid holiday plus bank holidays, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 14%, subject to eligibility
- Additional rates for nights, bank holidays and overtime
- Flexible hours to suit your needs
- Affordable and quality meals at reduced cost
- Free on-site parking
- Free enhanced DBS check
- Uniform provided at no cost
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Exclusive retailer discounts on popular brands
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives

Halsey House is set in the popular seaside resort of Cromer, on the Norfolk coast, set in a beautiful historic building which was used as a hospital in the First and Second World Wars. A place where ex-servicemen and women and their spouses can feel completely at home, providing care for those who have served in the Armed Forces and their dependants. We provide nursing, residential and day care, as well as specialist dementia care. As part of our award-winning team, you will receive full support with training and personal development.

For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.

We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Acorns Children's Hospice are now seeking a passionate and results-driven Partnership Fundraising Manager - Trusts & Foundations to development a programme of Trust and Foundation grant applications and deliver agreed income.  This role is offered on a fixed term until May 2026, with a possible extension (maternity cover)

About the Role

Acorns is currently the UK’s largest children’s hospice charity, in terms of both numbers of children and families supported and annual expenditure on our care work.  We need to raise more than £13 million each year to run and support our care services and we rely heavily on the goodwill and generosity of our local community. 

As Partnership Fundraising Manager, you will:

• be responsible for the creation and submission of bespoke applications to trusts and foundations, including high value and multi-year funding organisations.
• maintain, develop and support existing relationships with grant making trusts and foundations
• deliver engagement events to motivate and inspire trusts and foundations
• develop and use a bank of Acorns stories and case studies
• build good relationships and work closely with the wider Acorns teams including Care Teams, Finance, Data Team and Marcomms

About You

• Experience of trust and foundation work in the voluntary sector
• Evidence of success in putting together funding bids to trusts/foundations
• Fundraising experience
• Evidence of achieving significant income budgets
• Experience of conducting research, analysis of data and developing prospects lists

What We Offer

• £37,000 to £44,000 per annum
• 37.5 hours per week
• Fixed term until May 2026 (maternity cover)
• Birmingham office (B47 6JR) and home based, plus travel
• Employee discounts from leading retailers
• Employee gym discount scheme
• Bike-to-Work scheme
• Generous contribution to group personal pension plan or continuation of current NHS pension scheme. Organisation will contribute 7.5% to pension
• NHS pension scheme life assurance or Acorns group life assurance scheme

Interviews are scheduled to be held on 16 June 

You need to be eligible to work in the UK to be considered for this role. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and therefore you will be asked to provide two satisfactory references.

As a UNICEF Gold Rights Respecting organisation we are committed to ensuring that the United Nations Convention for the Rights of the Child is embedded into both culture and practice within the organisation. As an employee you will be a Duty Bearer for Children’s Rights and support all children to be Rights Holders. 

Find out about our culture, career development, benefits and more here: Why Work for Acorns?

Retina UK is a national charity based in Buckingham that funds cutting edge research into inherited sight loss conditions and offers dedicated support and information to the thousands of people living with these conditions.

We are looking for the right person to support, develop and coordinate a variety of areas of activity within the Income Generation team.

Key responsibilities:

* Assist with the administration and stewardship of supporters across the various income areas and maintain and improve supporter retention and engagement. Areas to support with will include: Community Fundraising, Trading, Challenge Events, Lottery, Legacies and Major Donors.

* Provide an exemplary stewardship programme for existing supporters whilst also developing new ideas to engage new supporters.

* Utilise the charity database, carry out regular analysis, generate reports as requested, ensure records and folders are accurate and up to date and provide regular feedback to the Head of Income Generation.

* Conduct regular supporter research, as requested, to ensure Retina UK remains innovative with its fundraising activities. 

* Support with updating the database and printing letters for the Trusts, Foundations and Corporates proposals, reports and thank you letters.

* Ensure that our webpages are regularly updated with new events, ways of getting involved, photographs, case studies and impact quotes.

* Liaise with venues, supporters, exhibitors and attendees ahead of fundraising events and activities, including our Conferences, Sight Village and key challenge events, including London Marathon.

* Thank supporters in the appropriate manner and update and refresh supporter letter templates quarterly to effectively communicate the value of donor contributions. Mix up our thanking methods – calls, letters, emails – as appropriate.

* Take a proactive approach in guiding supporters and potential fundraisers on how they can be involved with Retina UK.  Offer clear advice on fundraising opportunities and ensure incoming enquiries are directed to relevant activities that align with their interests and needs, by staying up to date on our products and ways they get can involved.

* Work collaboratively to maintain an efficient and practical administrative process and arrange, attend and take minutes at Income Generation team meetings as and when required.

* Any other duties as reasonably requested by the Head of Income Generation, Senior Management Team and Chief Executive.

Specifications (E = essential, D = desirable):

Skills & Experience

Minimum of 1 year working in a similar role - E                                 

Working in a small team - D                                                                 

Educated to ‘A’ level standard or commensurate experience - E

IT literate and highly adept in the use of MS Office Suite - E

Familiar with email and internet - E

High standard of written and verbal English and grammar - E

Database experience - E                                                                         

 Personal Attributes

Confident, polite and cheerful telephone manner - E                         

Quick learner able to act on initiative and in the absence of managers - E                                                                                           

An eye for detail and a flair for organisation - E                                     

Ability to empathise with people with disabilities (particularly visual impairment) - E                                                                                   

Able to manage a busy workload - E                                                   

Commitment

Empathy with Retina UK’s aims and objectives - E                         

Willing to live Retina UK’s values - E