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The Highlands and Islands Students’ Association (HISA) is the democratic voice for student across the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI), representing learners at every level of study—from further education and apprenticeships through to undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Our representation spans the full breadth of the UHI partnership, working closely with ten Academic Partners to ensure students are supported, included, and empowered wherever
and however they study.

The role of the Chief Executive Officer is to provide strategic support to the student officers within our student-led organisation, and to provide support and leadership to the senior leadership team and our Board of Trustees.

The post-holder is required to provide an interface between the Trustee Board and the leadership team, and between other key decision-making bodies within the Students’ Association, converting policy and strategy into action.

Our CEO will be a source of continuity within the Students’ Association, providing vision and expertise to drive the Association forward towards organisational goals whilst ensuring that the Association is structured to facilitate Student Officers’ work towards organisational objectives.
As a key contact and partner with UHI stakeholders, the CEO is required to work towards aligning the Students’ Associations' progression into the UHI’s strategy. The CEO should also ensure that all aspects of organisational risk are identified, monitored and managed.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership
2. Senior Leadership Team (SLT) Management
3. Operational Management 
4. Student Leadership and Governance
 

Please download the Recruitment Pack to see the full Job Description & Person Specification

Title: Project Driver

Salary: Local terms and conditions apply

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Contract: 17 Month Fixed Term Contract

Hours: Full time – 35 hours per week

About the role

We are currently seeking a Project Driver to provide reliable and safe driving services for staff, partners and assist with transport logistics. The driver will also be responsible to ensure that the pool vehicles are maintained in a cost-effective manner by overseeing routine and preventive maintenance. 

As the Project Driver you will ensure the safety of staff and partners when transporting them, follow up the driver planning and scheduling using project Calendar and register transportation requests, and deliver correspondence to project partners when required.

Further duties and responsibilities include:

• Monitor vehicle mileage use and ensure that routine and regular service and maintenance is carried out.

• Schedule periodical vehicle examination for service.

• Determine when and what kind of maintenance the vehicle needs, and keep track of general maintenance schedules.

• Ensure sound running of the vehicles assigned and arrange minor repairs where necessary - check oil and tyres properly and keep the service vehicles in clean condition, both inside and outside.

• Perform pre–trip and post trip inspection of the vehicle and attend to any noted faults and defects.

• Update monthly mileage records - maintain logbook of each service vehicle on daily basis.

• Be proactive in providing the program team at site with timely communications and updates upon reaching/departing your respective destinations during the official travels throughout the project life.

• Provide logistical support to project activities in the office and during field activities.

Skills and Experience

As the successful candidate you will have experience working as a Driver in a previous role, preferably in an international organization, Embassy or UN system, but this is not essential.

Further requirements include:

Essential

• Driving school training or equivalent.

• Valid Class C driver’s license and clean driving record.

• Previous professional experience driving preferred; training may be provided.

• Experience of a professional driving role, ideally in an NGO environment.

• Computer literate – basic computer skills like use of word and excel packages.

Desirable

• Experience in defensive driving is desirable

This is a highly varied and involved role, and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please see the Job Description for full details. 

Candidates are welcome to demonstrate their ability to match the person specification by expanding on how their experience, training and/or qualifications might have provided them with the knowledge or skills required for the role. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.

Next Steps

To apply for this exciting new opportunity, please submit your CV via our recruitment portal and answer all of the application questions. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying.

We anticipate that our selection process will begin during the week commencing 3 November 2025 and will include a driving test, and those successful at that stage will be invited to an oral interview during the week of 10 November 2025.

Closing date: 26 October 2025

As a global equal opportunities employer, Sightsavers is committed to embracing diversity throughout our workforce by creating an inclusive environment that reflects the many cultures and locations where we work. Our workforce will be truly representative of all sections of society and we will actively promote the inclusion of individuals with a disability. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.

Sightsavers is an employer that does not tolerate any form of harassment and has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. All potential candidates will be subjected to rigorous background checks and controls.

About us

Join our team at the MPS Society, one of the leading rare genetic disease charities in the UK aiming to transform the lives of over 1500 individuals and their families UK-wide who are affected by MPS, Fabry and other related lysosomal diseases.

We are expanding our small, dedicated, Support team who raise awareness, provide information and practical guidance alongside support and advocacy relating to health and social care, housing, education, transition, independent living, palliative care, and bereavement.  This team also contribute to the development of our resources and facilitate project work such as youth engagement, advisory boards, and support groups.

Ideal candidate

As a Support & Advice Officer, you will provide administrative and initial frontline support.  You will have the confidence to respond to queries, triaging when required.  You will work with sensitivity and confidentiality, have excellent communication skills making sure that the individual (or family) remains at the centre of your work.  You will have exceptional IT skills and be highly organised, with the ability to juggle many strands of work.  You will demonstrate a positive attitude and a willingness to work collaboratively with your colleagues and external parties.   

Training on MPS and related conditions will be provided to help you develop a good understanding of MPS and related conditions, and the needs of those affected by these progressive, life-limiting conditions. 

What we can offer you

Join us and you will be working for a caring charity offering:

• A competitive salary
• Generous annual leave of 25 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time hours)
• Extra leave between Christmas and the New Year
• Pension
• Life assurance (subject to the conditions of the scheme)
• Employee assistance programme offering support 24/7

Further information

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the UK.

The main duties, responsibilities and essential requirements of this role can be viewed on the attached job description.

This is an essential car user post. The applicant must hold a current UK driver’s licence, with no more than 6 points, have access to a car and be able and willing to drive UK wide as required.

This role is offered on a hybrid basis with a minimum of 2 days in our Amersham office each week. As part of the role, UK wide travel is necessary. which may on occasion include early morning and/or evening working and sometimes overnight stays.  You may also occasionally be required to attend evening or weekend conferences and events. We have policies in place to ensure that any unsociable hours worked are fairly compensated.

This is a full-time role (35 hrs per week) however part time hours may be considered for the right candidate.  Salary will be pro-rata for part-time.

We encourage candidates to visit the MPS Society website to learn more about us and the community we serve.  Alternatively, if you would like an informal chat about the role or the work of the MPS Society, please contact Bethanie Pentecost.

Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS)

The MPS Society is a charity that provides a range of care, support and activities for children and adults at risk throughout the UK. This is provided in several ways through our dedicated support and advocacy service, annual events, patient expert meetings and conferences. MPS staff, trustees and volunteers may be asked to be involved in the delivery of its regulated activities and therefore will require an enhanced DBS check during recruitment and for this to be reviewed on a regular basis.

To apply:   Please provide your CV and a cover statement giving examples to demonstrate your competencies, achievements and skills alongside explaining how your previous roles and experiences make you the candidate we are looking for.

Closing Date:   Whilst we have an initial closing date of 17 November 2025.  We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview and assessment.

Job Title: Business Development Manager
Location: Orpington / Hybrid
Organisation: The Maypole Project

The Maypole Project is seeking a strategic and dynamic Business Development Manager to drive income growth, secure impactful partnerships, and support service development with a focus on continuous improvement and user engagement.

As a key member of the senior management team, you’ll work closely with the Chief Executive to shape and deliver our business development strategy, ensuring long-term financial sustainability. This includes leading competitive tenders, grant applications, and identifying new opportunities to expand our services and reach.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead income generation and partnership development
• Co-develop and implement strategic business initiatives
• Act as Deputy to the Chief Executive when required
• Engage service users in co-design and delivery of services

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in business development and strategic leadership
• Strong track record in securing funding and partnerships
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Passion for service innovation and user-centred design

Join us in shaping the future of Maypole Services and making a lasting impact.

Project Officer – Active Journeys 

London East & South East 

£28,831 per annum (pro rata for part time) 

Ref: 85REC 

Full time 37.5 hours per week – we are happy to talk flexible working 

Base: Hybrid, with travel around London, East & South-East 

ABOUT THE ROLE 

This is a fantastic chance to join the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, working within the Active Journeys team as our new Project Officer. 

As the Project Officer you will be required to play a dynamic role in delivering a variety of walking, wheeling, and cycling projects that make a real difference to people's lives. 

In this varied role, you will be responsible for planning and delivering practical activities for young people in schools, supporting the implementation of School Streets to create safer and healthier environments, and working closely with the National Cycle Network and Infrastructure teams on community engagement for related schemes. You will engage with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, building strong relationships to ensure the successful delivery of projects, and will also be responsible for integrating Sustrans volunteers into your work to help maximise impact and community involvement. 

This role involves regular travel, with work taking place at different locations to support and deliver projects for the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust. 

ABOUT YOU 

We ask that you have experience in the following areas: 

• Experience of managing small clearly defined projects or experience of delivering work packages as part of a project.
• Experience of working as part of a team and building meaningful and collaborative relationships, both internally and externally.
• Understanding of active travel and issues facing communities that experience inequalities.   
• Knowledge and understanding of behaviour change theories and tools.
• Knowledge and experience of applying health and safety procedures including risk assessment
• Knowledge of safeguarding principles.
• Experience of leading group workshops and presenting to audiences online and in person.
• Ability to ‘flex’ across different projects at different delivery stages and local contexts.   

WHAT WE OFFER 

In return you will enjoy flexible hybrid working that’s shaped around what works best for you and your team, plus a supportive and rewarding environment where you can thrive.   

Wellbeing  

• 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working
• Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff) 
• Staff volunteer days 
• 24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service 
• We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes  

Financial  

• Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans 
• Bike, computer and season ticket loans 
• Discount benefits 
• London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London) 
• Death in Service benefit – 3 x annual Salary  

Family Friendly  

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay 
• Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)  

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

• Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 23:59, 26 October 2025  
• Interviews will take place via MS Teams during the week commencing 10 November 2025 

Our Values 

• We are always learning
• Championing equity
• Taking ownership
• Delivering Together 

The Initiatives and Partnerships Manager plays a key role in the Trust’s Initiatives and Partnerships Team. The post holder will support the development and implementation of the Trust’s projects, manage team members and on occasion support external and partnership projects. Our work is varied, ranging from early-stage feasibility planning, partnership development, fundraising, business planning and design development, as well as supporting our conservation team who lead construction phase oversight. 

This role builds on the successes of the Trust’s longstanding Regeneration programme, which has undertaken pioneering Regeneration projects addressing some of our most pressing conservation needs, as well as developing new operating models for some of the churches in our care. The job will support our regional teams in developing and implementing projects to deliver a range of conservation, social and regeneration benefits; with the balance of each responding to local need, demand and opportunity.

In addition, it encompasses the work undertaken to develop new commercial income opportunities. Examples are our groundbreaking Champing™ initiative, as well as others such as filming, and other commercial partnerships.

We have recently published our TRUST values, which outline the behaviours and expectations that act as our foundations at CCT. We have attached the pack, outlining each value, which we will also be using as part of our shortlisting and interview process to find the right candidates that align with our values.

The role 

We’re looking for a new Chief Executive Officer to lead Citizens Advice Bath & NE Somerset. As CEO, you’ll work closely with our Trustee Board and be responsible for overall strategy, business development, and day-to-day management of the charity. You’ll make sure we continue to deliver high quality advice and support to people in our community, while also ensuring that we’re financially sustainable in a challenging funding environment. 

About us 

We are a well-established and respected local charity, serving residents and communities across the Bath and NE Somerset area. We deliver a generalist advice service and a variety of specialist projects to meet identified need. We are members of the national Citizens Advice network and a founding partner of the local Community Wellbeing Hub. 

About you 

You will need a successful track record in a senior leadership role gained in a complex organisation. You must be committed to our values and the services we provide.

You may be an experienced Citizens Advice professional, a senior manager with experience in the other parts of the voluntary sector or someone with an outstanding track record who is looking for a career change. 

We strive to achieve diversity in everything we do and so welcome applications from all sections of the community. 

How to apply 

If you share our commitment to making a real difference to people’s lives, and you have the vision and skills to help us build on our success, we’d be delighted to hear from you. 

The recruitment pack, including role description, person specification and job description is on our website. 

Closing date for applications: Monday 3 November 2025; 10.00am 

First interview (online): Wednesday 12 November 2025 

Second interview (in person; central Bath): Wednesday 19 November 2025 

A little about us

Our mission is to bring hope and positive change to children and families. Through complementary and creative early intervention services, we seek to build resilience and improve children’s life chances.

The Catholic Children’s Society (CCS) is one of the largest providers of mental health services to schools in London and the Southeast. Our Connect-Ed service includes around 50 counsellors and therapists working on-site in over 70 schools. We also offer high-quality early years education and holistic family support, including emergency assistance for families in crisis.

We work with children and families of all faiths and none. Our sole aim is to help those in greatest need overcome the challenges they face and achieve their potential. Our work is underpinned by our core values of integrity, compassion, inclusion and partnership.

What we are looking for

We are seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Project Officer to support the delivery and evaluation of our mental health services in schools, as well as our nursery and family centre. You’ll be part of a passionate team working to improve children’s life chances through early intervention and family support.

Duties and Responsibilities

Service Analysis and Quality Assurance

• Support the collection and analysis of accurate, timely and high-quality data on our services via Salesforce CRM (training provided, with the opportunity to become a qualified Salesforce Administrator).
• Assist Service Managers in delivering mental health training for school staff and parents/carers, including managing bookings, invites, attendance lists, and queries.
• Coordinate, monitor and support the evaluation of whole school services, including training and wellbeing interventions.
• Maintain effective and up-to-date digital filing systems.
• Build strong relationships with colleagues and external contacts, developing a deep understanding of our services and their impact on children’s lives.

Family Liaison and Support

• Undertake office and reception duties from 4pm – 6.30pm, including liaising with parents, answering calls, and welcoming visitors.
• Support the recruitment and onboarding of new families to our nursery and family centre, including reviewing statutory childcare funding options.
• Help develop a programme of workshops for parents/carers, assessing needs and tailoring support.
• Assist in the delivery, evaluation and monitoring of mental health and wellbeing services for families using the nursery.
• Collaborate with the Centre Coordinator to plan and deliver family activities, including day trips to safari parks and the seaside.

Note: Flexibility and a positive attitude are essential to support our organisational goals. This job description outlines the initial responsibilities and may evolve over time. It does not form part of the employment contract.

Why join us?

The successful candidate will receive an excellent package including:

• Generous annual leave allowance of 27 days p.a. (pro rata), plus bank holidays.
• Up to 11% employer pension contribution.
• Access to a staff Health Plan and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Training opportunities, including Salesforce Administrator certification.
• The chance to make a meaningful difference every day.

Salary:

£15,600 per annum (pro rata of £34,125 FTE)

Hours:

16 hours per week
2:30pm – 6:30pm, four days per week (days negotiable)

Location:

St Francis Family Centre, 34 Wades Place, London E14 0DE
Please note: homeworking is not possible for this role.

Key dates:

• Closing Date: Sunday, 27th October 2025
• Interview Date: Monday, 3rd November 2025

Safeguarding

CCS is committed to safer recruitment and maintaining a strong and positive safeguarding culture. This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. References from current/past employers will also be sought once an offer has been made.

Job Title: Legal Project Officer

Organisation: Immigration Law Practitioners’ Association (ILPA)

Duration: Four years 

Location: Hybrid / London (our anchor day is in London on a Tuesday, and there are often evening meetings in London, with occasional other travel within the UK) 

Reports to: Senior Legal Officer and Senior Legal Projects Manager

Annual leave: 25 days per annum, plus bank holidays and the week between Christmas and New Year off. 

Salary: £30,000 to £32,000 per annum starting salary, depending on skills and experience, NB. pension is 5% of salary

Working Hours: 35 hours per week, plus 1 hour lunch break (NB. evening working is required to attend any scheduled evening meetings, which ordinarily finish no later than 7pm). 

Start date: 12 January 2026

Application deadline: 11:59pm on Friday, 7 November 2025

Interviews are anticipated to be held on 1 and 2 December 2025. Shortlisted candidates will be notified by Friday, 21 November 2025.

Applications from individuals only – no agencies. Please do not use artificial intelligence in completing your application form.

Please submit a completed ILPA application form and equalities monitoring form as a Word document or in another editable format. If an application is not submitted in this format, it will not be considered. 

About the Role

The Legal Project Officer coordinates two projects which sit at the heart of ILPA’s legal policy and strategic legal coordination work.

The Legal Project Officer will work closely with the Legal Team (Legal Director and Senior Legal Officer) to run ILPA’s Working Groups and with the Senior Legal Projects Manager in a key role to coordinate strategic legal advice and litigation. The Legal Project Officer also works closely with the rest of the ILPA Secretariat, including the Chief Executive, Content and Digital Channels Manager, Training Manager, and with Trustees, ILPA and SLAC members, the SLAC Steering Committee and convenors of ILPA’s Working Groups.

You will support the organisation and running of ILPA’s thematic Working Groups, which provide a valuable forum for ILPA members to share best practice and discuss issues of current importance, assisting with agenda-setting, presenting updates, following-up on action points, answering queries, and preparing meeting summaries. The overall aim of these activities is to improve immigration, asylum and nationality law, policy and practice. 

You will work with the Senior Legal Projects Manager to develop partnerships with NGOs and legal professionals around the UK and to coordinate all Strategic Legal Advice Committee (SLAC) meetings. These meetings will be held online, across the UK. Each SLAC group will hold four meetings per year as well as emergency meetings where necessary. You will be responsible for the minute taking of all SLAC meetings. You will work with the Senior Legal Projects Manager to set member-led meeting agendas, identify member training needs, facilitate training, update the SLAC website, and feed in to monitoring and evaluation of the project. You will be responsible for coordinating SLAC Steering Committee meetings.

About you

The position would suit a self-motivated individual who is passionate about the sector and is looking to further their career in the immigration world, through coordinating and organising these two projects at ILPA.

You may be keen to be working at the heart of the systemic changes following Brexit, recent significant legislation, including the Nationality and Borders Act 2022, Illegal Migration Act 2023, Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Act 2024, attempts to remove people seeking asylum in the UK to Rwanda, government initiatives to “reduce net migration” such as the increased Minimum Income Requirement for family visas, the suspension of the refugee family reunion route, and the recently introduced Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill. 

You will have an interest in strategic litigation and how it can be used to protect and promote the rights of those discriminated against on the basis of their migration status. You will be passionate about being involved in the coordination of a unique and exciting project that brings the third and legal sectors together in developing strategic litigation. 

Given the complexity of immigration, asylum and nationality law, we do not expect applicants to have expertise in every area, but an understanding of the law and excellent critical analysis skills are key. Any successful applicant will be able to attend ILPA training to further their knowledge.

Main responsibilities

1. To liaise, work with, and gather evidence from ILPA and SLAC members to support advocacy and knowledge-sharing in the sector;

2. To coordinate and contribute to internal and external meetings;

3. To coordinate ILPA’s thematic working groups and SLAC meetings, including by attending evening meetings, agenda-setting, participating, drafting minutes/meeting summaries, and working with the Secretariat, ILPA’s thematic Working Group co-convenors, and SLAC’s Steering Committees to take forward agreed actions;

4. To handle queries relevant to ILPA’s thematic Working Groups and SLAC sent by members and others where appropriate, such as by forwarding these on to relevant individuals and drafting responses;

5. To manage SLAC’s Steering Committees;

6. To monitor, organise, and disseminate information, communications, and updates, which will often relate to law, policy, and litigation relevant to SLAC and ILPA’s thematic Working Groups

7. To assist with facilitating SLAC training events, and feed into the monitoring and evaluation.

Person Specification

Essential knowledge, experience, skills, and qualities:

1. A law degree, postgraduate qualification in law, or other relevant qualification in law; 

2. Experience of working in or with immigration, asylum and nationality law in the UK, such as in a caseworker or paralegal role;

3. Experience of building and managing effective professional relationships with a range of people, with demonstrable ability to communicate effectively in challenging situations;

4. Relevant legal knowledge, skills and judgment, including:

   1. an ability to navigate and understand the Immigration Rules and Government guidance,

   2. a general understanding of UKVI processes, and

   3. an ability to clearly communicate legal and technical information orally and in writing;

5. Excellent attention to detail;

6. Excellent planning, coordination, organisational, time management, strategic problem-solving and independent working skills, including:

   1. an ability to take a proactive approach to independent working, 

   2. managing workstreams effectively, 

   3. confidently taking responsibility for tasks and decisions, 

   4. meeting tight deadlines, and 

   5. taking a calm and diligent approach to problem solving;

7. Commitment to the principles of a non-racist, non-sexist, just, and equitable system of immigration, asylum and nationality law; 

8. Commitment to the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion, and taking a proactive approach to espousing these principles; and

9. Commitment to be a champion of ILPA by positively encouraging your team, identifying and encouraging opportunities for growth, and celebrating success.

About the Immigration Law Practitioners’ Association

The Immigration Law Practitioners’ Association (ILPA) is a charity and a professional association the majority of whose members are barristers, solicitors, advocates and IAA (previously OISC) regulated advisers practising in all aspects of immigration, asylum and nationality law. Academics, non-governmental organisations and individuals with a substantial interest in the law are also members.

Founded in 1984 by leading practitioners in the field, ILPA exists to promote and improve advice and representation in immigration, asylum and nationality law, through an extensive programme of training and disseminating information and by providing research and opinion that draw on the experiences of members. ILPA is represented on numerous government, official and non-governmental advisory groups and regularly provides evidence to parliamentary and official inquiries.

The Secretariat does not give advice to members of the public on individual cases but works closely with members to ensure that they are enabled to do their best for their clients. It runs ILPA’s busy training programme and produces a wide range of information for members and non-members.

The objectives of ILPA are:

• To promote the advising and representation of immigrants;

• To provide information to members and others on domestic and European immigration, asylum and nationality law; and

• To secure a non-racist, non-sexist, just and equitable system of immigration, asylum and nationality law practice.

ILPA is an equal opportunities employer. We acknowledge that the legal and charitable sector can be less accessible to people from minoritised or racialised communities and people from less privileged socio-economic backgrounds. We are committed to unsettling the status quo. In this role you will wear many hats and we recognise that the successful candidate may not have all the skills and experience listed in the personal specification. We welcome an application from you if you can see yourself in this role and have an appetite to gain new skills, knowledge, and experience. We encourage applications from individuals who have lived experience of the UK immigration or asylum system or of the hostile environment.

We also encourage applications from people who have previously unsuccessfully applied for roles at ILPA. We will consider each application afresh. We appreciate that individuals are always learning, growing, and adding to their knowledge and experience.

About the ILPA Team 

You would be joining a small team, of around 10 team members. Under our current hybrid work policy, we have one anchor day (currently a Tuesday), in which you will be expected to work from an office setting in London, together with team members living in England and Scotland. On average, once a month, there will be a Working Group meeting in the evening that you will need to run in London. The rest of the time you will ordinarily work remotely or wherever conferences, training events, or meetings might take place. 

The post-holder will play a key role within the Initiatives and Partnerships team, working with regional teams to develop and implement proposals to expand use of historic churches in our existing estate and, on occasion, working with other heritage and community groups to deliver their own projects via consultancy or partnership work.   

 They will manage a programme of work that will include a number of site-specific projects and national initiatives across multiple sites, as well as from time to time working with third parties on partnership or consultancy projects.   

The Commercial Initiatives Officer is responsible for the development and delivery of CCT’s commercial initiatives, including Champing and Filming, that involve multiple sites, as well as any future such schemes. The role will line manage the Customer Service and Admin Assistant, Champing who is responsible for the day-to-day delivery of Champing. The post-holder will also work closely with colleagues in conservation and regional teams to make sure that impacts on both areas are fully considered, whilst in tandem seeking to maximise opportunities to expand and increase commercial activity, income and ultimately profitability.

Terms & Conditions:

Location: Can be remote or based in London or Manchester. Must be able to regularly attend all day meetings in London and to travel extensively in England

Working hours: Part time – 3 days a week 

Contract: 12-month initial term with a view to extending 

Salary: £25029 per annum, actual salary (FTE £41705). If based in London: £27423 per annum, actual salary (FTE £45705, inclusive of London weighting) 

Benefits:

Pension: Aviva Stakeholder pension with a 5% employer contribution .

Annual leave: April to March - 30 days plus statutory bank holidays (18 days + pro-rated bank holidays for a 3-day week) we also have an additional 3 closure days between Christmas and New Year.

Other benefits: Eye-care vouchers, Cycle to Work Scheme, Employee discount platform, Clinical Supervision and Employee Assistance Programme.

Role Summary:  

We are building something bold: a collective of women and organisations working side by side to end the unjust, unsafe and unfair use of remand against women in the UK. We need a leader who is not only strategic and organised, but also deeply committed to the power of lived experience, coproduction, and intersectional feminist principles. 

This role is the backbone of the project. You’ll hold the threads that connect our members, supporting and championing women with lived experience of the criminal justice system, and ensure our collective voice is strong, united, and impactful. You’ll be guiding—not dictating—so that the project grows from the wisdom, creativity, and resilience of the women at its heart. 

If you’re ready to use your skills and passion to create real change, and you believe in leadership that listens, collaborates and disrupts the injustice of remand, this is the role for you.  

Women with lived experience are actively encouraged to apply for this role, if you do not think you meet all the criteria set out below but do believe you have transferable skills or relevant experience that would make you successful in this role, we would be happy to have an informal conversation with you, to arrange this, please proceed to the application portal for the contact details of Kate Fraser.

Key Responsibilities Areas:

1. Project management and coordination 
2. Coordination of the collective  
3. Partnerships and stakeholder engagement  
4. Communication  

For full description please download the recruitment pack.

About you

Are you passionate about educational opportunities for young people, especially those living in Inner London?

Do you have the communications skills and experience to manage our communications and help us grow our reach? 

Would you thrive working as part of a small, creative and dynamic team that is committed to being inclusive, innovative, optimistic and approachable? 

If so, then you might be the right person to come and join The Portal Trust as we start the implementation of a new five-year strategy which will ensure that our work meets the ever-changing needs of young people in inner London. 

About the Portal Trust

Our mission is to support educational opportunities for young people. We make grants to charities, schools and other organisations to enable them to help young people to fulfil their potential. Over the last six years we have given away around £34 million, creating a lasting impact on the lives of thousands of young people. Our new strategy will enable us to do even more. 

You can find out more by looking at our Impact Report (on the Trust's website, under About us -> Publications) which will give you an idea of the kinds of activities and work we support. 

About the role

As we embark on this exciting new phase, this role offers the opportunity to refine and implement our Communications Plan, which aims to enhance our visibility, influence and engagement with key audiences. 

The Communication Officer will create lively, meaningful content for a range of communications tools and will work on our growing reach. They will build strong relationships with a range of people and organisations, including our grantee organisations. 

They will also champion our key messaging, brand and style guidelines, ensuring we always speak consistently and purposefully. 

If this sounds like a role you’d thrive in, and work you can feel passionate about, then please find out more by looking at the Candidate Information Pack (click on Apply then download from the link).

We are seeking a compassionate and confident Project Manager to lead our InterAction project, delivering high-quality support to asylum seekers, refugees, and migrants across Tyne and Wear. This strategic and operational leadership role involves managing a small team, coordinating multi-agency partnerships, and ensuring the delivery of impactful casework, drop-in services, and targeted contracts focused on health access and social inclusion. 

The InterAction service provides practical and emotional support through weekly drop-ins in Newcastle, regional casework, and collaborative work with community organisations. You will oversee service planning, budgeting, and monitoring, while promoting integration, wellbeing, and empowerment for those navigating the asylum and resettlement process. 

You will work closely with the Head of Client Services and other Action Foundation teams to ensure joined-up delivery and continuous improvement. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong leadership skills, a commitment to inclusion, and a passion for supporting people with lived experience of migration. 

We offer hybrid working and flexible hours to support a healthy work-life balance. Our offices at CastleGate are located close to Newcastle’s vibrant Quayside, providing a welcoming and accessible base for our work. 

Action Foundation is an award-winning charity established in 2005 to support and empower asylum seekers, refugees, and migrants in the North East. We deliver services across Tyne & Wear, helping over 2,000 people each year to overcome barriers, build community connections, and develop skills for independence. 

We welcome applications from all sectors of the community, especially those with lived experience of migration. Action Foundation is committed to safeguarding, and this post will require a DBS check and two references. 

Essential information

Reports to: Head of Client Services

Hours: 35 hours per week, full time

Location: To operate from Newcastle and Gateshead with travel across Tyne and Wear

Salary Scale: £31,483 – £36,581 per annum plus 6% pension contribution

Contract: Fixed Term for 12 months; subject to passing a 3-month probation period

Annual Leave: 28 days + English Bank Holidays

Application deadline: 12:00 noon on 30th October 2025

Interview dates: Interviews are planned to be held on 10 November 2025 at Action Foundation Newcastle, (subject to change)

If you’re unsure about applying, we encourage you to contact Mark Hall, Head of Client Services, for an informal chat. 

Note:  We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications. 

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