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ABOUT THE ROLE
Think Active is entering an exciting period of growth, collaboration and system leadership. Over the coming years, we aim to strengthen our influence and impact across Coventry, Solihull & Warwickshire, particularly in tackling inequalities through the power of sport and physical activity.
At the heart of our work is our vision:
#WeThinkActive – Everyone in Coventry, Solihull & Warwickshire to benefit from movement and enjoy sport and physical activity in safe and thriving communities.
And our mission:
We will use the power and potential of sport and physical activity to enable future generations to have healthier and more prosperous lives.
This new role of Strategic Partnership Lead: Coventry has been created following successful investment through Sport England’s Place Expansion programme for Coventry. The role will provide strategic leadership for the implementation and coordination of the Sport England Place Expansion investment across Coventry , including supporting the development and implementation of the emerging Coventry Physical Activity Partnership.
The role reflects the growing recognition that physical activity has an important role to play in improving health, reducing inequalities and strengthening communities across Coventry. We envisage physical activity continuing to be used as part of the wider One Coventry approach to tackling the inequalities experienced by local people.
The postholder will be employed by Think Active but will work on behalf of the Coventry Physical Activity Partnership, bringing together partners from across sectors around a shared vision and agenda for change.
Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, pre-employment checks, a DBS check and proof of the right to work in the UK.
BASE LOCATION & WORKING APPROACH
Think Active’s headquarters are at 1 Mill Street in Leamington Spa; however, this role will also be expected to work from a range of locations across Coventry, reflecting the partnership and place-based nature of the role.
This role requires a strong commitment to system working, including engaging with partners and stakeholders where they are and at times that best support collaboration and impact. As such, there may be a requirement for occasional evening and weekend work.
There will also be occasional travel regionally and nationally to support partnership working, learning, and organisational priorities.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE
Uphold the values, culture and customer charter of Think Active in your behaviour and your work.
Reporting to the Development Director, the Strategic Partnership Lead: Coventry will will act as a senior leader within Think Active, shaping our strategic role and leading the implementation of the Sport England Place Expansion investment across Coventry, ensuring strong partnership working, effective programme delivery and a collaborative, community-centred approach.
The role will play a key part in ensuring physical activity is embedded within wider system priorities across Coventry, including health, wellbeing, inequalities, communities and place-based working.
The postholder will be expected to uphold the values, culture and customer charter of Think Active in their behaviour and work.
Strategic Leadership and Place Development
Lead and project manage the implementation of the Sport England Place Expansion investment across Coventry, ensuring delivery aligns with the Conditions of Award
Lead the development and implementation of the Place Expansion Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for Coventry
Support the strategic development of the Coventry Physical Activity Partnership and contribute to shaping its long-term direction and priorities
Help position physical activity as part of the solution to wider social, health and community challenges within Coventry
Influence and align partners to adopt whole-system thinking and inclusive, community-centred approaches
Identify opportunities to strengthen collaboration, investment and impact across the Coventry system
Ensure the voices and experiences of communities help shape priorities, approaches and decision-making
System Leadership
Position physical activity and movement as a contributing solution within wider prevention, inequality, wellbeing and community agendas across Coventry.
Build and maintain strong relationships with partners and stakeholders across sectors, including:
NHS organisations and health systems
Local Authority teams
Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) organisations
Community groups and residents
Strategic and operational delivery partners
Act as a trusted partner, facilitator and connector across Coventry’s system landscape
Convene and coordinate partners around shared agendas and priorities
Be adept at navigating barriers and challenges to partnership working when they arise
Represent Think Active and the Coventry Physical Activity Partnership within relevant boards, partnerships and working groups
Support organisations and communities to co-design sustainable solutions that embed physical activity within communities and services
Identify opportunities to strengthen long-term sustainability, investment and system ownership of Coventry’s Physical Activity Partnership.
Project Management, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
Manage the Place Expansion budget and ensure effective oversight of investment and resources
Manage timelines, delivery plans, risks and reporting requirements
Ensure robust monitoring, evaluation and learning approaches are embedded throughout delivery
Contribute to capturing insight, learning and impact across the partnership and share this with stakeholders, including Sport England
Support the development of local capacity by mentoring and supporting organisations and partners
Ensure delivery remains aligned to community need, strategic priorities and organisational values
Governance, Reporting and Contribution to Wider Organisational Priorities
Prepare reports and updates for Think Active, partners, funders and governance groups as required
Ensure delivery aligns with organisational governance, funding requirements and reporting frameworks
Contribute to organisational learning and wider Think Active priorities
Work collaboratively across the Think Active team, avoiding siloed approaches to delivery and partnership working
Adhere to Think Active safeguarding, equality, health and safety, data protection and confidentiality policies
Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role as directed by the line manager and/or Chief Executive
PERSON SPECIFICATION: RELEVANT KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
A successful candidate for this role would be able to demonstrate the following skills, experience and knowledge:
Qualifications
Essential Criteria
Educated to degree level or equivalent relevant professional experience in community development, public health, sport and physical activity, social policy, partnership working or related fields
Desirable Criteria
Project management, systems leadership or facilitation qualification
Experience
Essential Criteria
Significant experience of leading or coordinating complex partnership programmes, projects or strategic initiatives across multiple organisations and stakeholders
Experience of working within partnership, public sector, health, community or system leadership environments
Proven ability to build, influence and maintain effective relationships with senior stakeholders, partners and communities
Experience of convening organisations and stakeholders around shared priorities, outcomes or strategic agendas
Experience of leading or supporting place-based, systems change or collaborative approaches to tackling inequalities
Experience of managing complex programmes, interconnected priorities, budgets and delivery plans
Experience of monitoring progress, managing risk and reporting to partners, governance groups or funders
Experience of amplifying community voice and lived experience to shape strategic priorities, partnership approaches or service design
Desirable Criteria
Experience of working within Active Partnerships, Sport England funded programmes or wider place-based investment programmes
Experience of working within or alongside local government, NHS, VCFSE or community-led systems
Experience of working within Coventry or similar urban communities experiencing inequalities
Experience of supporting or facilitating co-production, community engagement or participatory approaches
Experience of managing commissioned work, procurement processes or contract oversight
Experience of line management, mentoring or workforce development
Experience of developing or applying monitoring, evaluation and learning frameworks
Experience of securing investment, funding or partnership contributions
Knowledge
Essential Criteria
Strong understanding of the role physical activity, movement and sport can play in improving health, reducing inequalities and strengthening communities
Understanding of systems leadership, partnership working and collaborative approaches to change
Understanding of inequalities, barriers to participation and the wider social determinants that influence health and wellbeing
Understanding of community-centred approaches, co-production and asset-based ways of working
Desirable Criteria
Knowledge of Sport England’s Uniting the Movement strategy and place-based investment approaches
Knowledge of local policy, partnership or community landscapes across Coventry
Knowledge of monitoring, evaluation, insight and learning approaches within community or systems-based programmes
Awareness of current national policy relating to prevention, population health or place-based working
Skills
Essential Criteria
Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complexity and ambiguity
Excellent relationship-building, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to bring people together around a shared purpose and create momentum for change
Strong programme and project management skills, including planning, coordination and oversight of multiple workstreams
Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly with different audiences and sectors
Ability to analyse information, identify opportunities and translate insight into action and partnership development
Confident digital literacy skills, including use of Microsoft Office and collaborative working tools
Desirable Criteria
Facilitation, workshop design or group process skills
Presentation or public speaking experience
Experience of developing reports, business cases or funding proposals
ABOUT THINK ACTIVE
Think Active is a charity and the Active Partnership for Coventry, Solihull, and Warwickshire. We are one of 6 sub-regional Active Partnerships within the West Midlands and one of 42 across England.
Active Partnerships are strategic organisations that recognise activity levels are affected by a complex system of influences, and no single organisation or programme can create sustainable change at scale. Understanding the unique attributes and challenges within Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire, we work collaboratively with our network of local partners to help create the right conditions for those facing the greatest inequalities to have access to movement, sport and physical activity, in a way that works for them For further information on Think Active, please visit our website here
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THINK ACTIVE
Employer pension contribution of 6%, subject to scheme eligibility and terms.27 days annual leave (FTE), plus bank holidays.
Agile and flexible working, with a blended approach to home, office, and remote working.
Enhanced maternity, paternity, and sick leave policies.
Contribution to the cost of eye tests.
Commitment to professional development and training.
Cycle to Work Scheme.
Life Insurance cover
We love difference and will be interested to find out what motivates you and how you can contribute to Think Active. We encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are a Disability Confident committed employer, and we actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application and assessment process, and upon joining Think Active.
We recognise that some of the language used within this job description may be sector specific. We are committed to keeping jargon to a minimum and would encourage interested applicants to ask questions or seek clarification at any point during our recruitment process.
For everyone in Coventry, Solihull & Warwickshire to benefit from movement and enjoy sport and physical activity in safe and thriving communities.
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The Centre for Progressive Change is looking for a Safe Sick Pay Campaign Director that will be part of the newly formed Executive Team. This is an exciting time to be joining the campaign, as we capitalise on our successes so far and plan for our next big policy gain - increasing the rate of Statutory Sick Pay.
This role will be in charge of the Safe Sick Pay campaign including the strategy to see an increase in the rate of Statutory Sick Pay, fundraising to implement the strategy, hiring campaign team members, supporting the team to implement the strategy, holding the key stakeholder relationships, driving the campaign, and delivering parts of the campaign where needed.
As a member of the Executive Team, they will be part of the team responsible for the strategy, structure, team, culture and finances of the organisation.
Responsible to: Executive Director
Location: Office in Sustainable Ventures, Waterloo, London
Salary: £66,000 - £76,000 starting salary based on experience
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time
Working Rhythm: We work in sprints - working for about 6-7 weeks and then taking time off during the Parliamentary recesses. We offer 40-days of annual leave (including bank holidays).
Closing date and time: Monday 15th June, 9am
Please see the job pack for full details of the role, interview process and more information about The Centre for Progressive Change.
We run campaigns for national policy change on progressive issues.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
**THIS VACANCY WILL NOW BE CLOSING AT MIDNIGHT ON 27/05/26 DUE TO LARGE VOLUMES OF APPLICATIONS**
The Organisation
The Open SU serves the interests of around 170,000 part-time and distance-learning students spread across the UK, continental Europe and beyond. Our role is to represent and support the interests of this vast and diverse community of students. The Open SU is an independent registered charity, governed by elected student leaders. Our team of vibrant, friendly and dedicated professional staff provide the vital support needed to deliver our ambitious strategy. Though your skills and experience are important, vital to us, are your values. Here at the Open SU we are committed to a positive team culture to enable and empower all members to be their very best.
The Job
In these exciting fixed-term roles, you’ll play a vital part in empowering students to become confident advocates, making sure their voices are heard and their experiences help shape decisions that affect the wider student community. Your involvement will be key to deliver Open SU’s Student Voice objectives, and you’ll work collaboratively with the Student Voice team to deliver projects and raise awareness of opportunities for students to get involved and make a difference.
You’ll support our volunteers through recruitment, providing ongoing guidance, and helping them grow into changemakers and positive representatives of Open SU.
The Person
This role is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual with strong communication skills and experience in leading projects and supporting volunteers. You’ll be passionate about empowering others, helping them grow into confident advocates for their peers. As part of a small but busy team, you’ll be comfortable in a fast-paced environment and be confident managing deadlines, prioritising tasks, and organising your workload effectively. You’ll also enjoy working collaboratively, as you’ll be supporting both colleagues and volunteers to achieve shared goals.
Please note: We reserve the right to close the vacancy early upon a large volume of applications.
Our mission is to make a positive difference to all OU students – it's the foundation of everything we do.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Age UK Solihull is looking for a proactive and relationship‑driven Partnerships Officer to help grow our income and impact across the Solihull borough through corporate partnerships and high‑value giving. You’ll identify and cultivate relationships with businesses and supporters, negotiate mutually beneficial partnerships, and deliver excellent stewardship, securing significant support that helps improve later life for older people.
This is a varied and outward‑facing role, ideal for someone confident engaging senior decision‑makers, building long‑term partnerships and representing the charity within the local business community. With flexible hours, hybrid working and the chance to see the direct impact of your work, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference.
You’ll be comfortable working independently, managing a pipeline of prospects and representing Age UK Solihull at meetings and networking events. In return, we offer flexible working (up to 30 hours per week), hybrid working, and the opportunity to play a key role in strengthening our local presence and impact.
We look forward to hearing from you!
This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference by supporting residents with social, practical and wellbeing needs at the point they need it most.
This role involves shift work, including weekends, so we’re looking for someone flexible, proactive, compassionate and confident working in a busy setting.
Bexley Voluntary Service Council (BVSC) has been supporting the local Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) in Bexley for over 60 years. Throughout this time, BVSC has continually evolved in response to local need, sector challenges and wider changes in public policy. Today, BVSC plays a central role in strengthening the local voluntary sector, connecting organisations, amplifying community voice and enabling organisations across Bexley to be resilient, connected, and able to provide high-quality, impactful services to residents.
Why Work for Us
• Additional Birthday Day off
• Flexitime and TOIL
• Pension employer contribution 6%
• Two volunteering days (pro rata)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Access to the Blue Light Card
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• A positive, inclusive team culture where your ideas are valued
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
At Bexley Voluntary Services Council (BVSC), we’re passionate about strengthening our local voluntary and community sector to make a real difference.
The Role
We're looking for an experienced community development worker to lead a portfolio of projects and support the wider Lost Woods team. Using an asset-based community development (ABCD) approach, you'll work with adults, children, young people and families — particularly those facing barriers to accessing nature.
Your lead projects will include:
Alongside the team, you'll:
About You
Essential:
Desirable:
Location: Lost Woods programme area (West, Mid & East Sussex) with home working Hours: 21 hours per week (some evenings/weekends – TOIL given) Salary: £30,833 pro rata Contract: Fixed term – programme ends November 2027 Annual leave: 28 days pro rata | Pension: 5% employer contribution
AirS is committed to equality of opportunity. This post is subject to a DBS check.
To increase the capacity of rural communities to manage change for the benefit of all their constituents.



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The Business Development Team provides a specialist support function to enable the organisation to achieve its growth objectives. We promote the strategic growth of the organisation by supporting the retention of existing work and securing new contracts via competitive tender and business proposals.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Bid Writer with demonstratable writing experience and knowledge to join us and write applications that fully articulate Family Action’s offer. Experience relevant for your effectiveness in the role might be from various sectors. If you are passionate about supporting us to submit high-quality tenders and applications, achieving success rates whilst engaging with our services to contribute and evidence the impact of their work for inclusion in submissions then we would like to hear from you.
Family Action is an award-winning national charity working from the heart of local communities across England and Wales.



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Lloyds Bank Foundation
Funding and Compliance Lead
Starting Salary: £55,479 (outside London); £58,983 (London-based). Plus 3.6% increase following successful completion of probation period.
Contract: Full-time, permanent contract (we are open to conversations about flexibility – so please ask)
Location: London-based role with expectation of hybrid working from our London office
About Lloyds Bank Foundation
Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales is an independent charitable foundation, backed by Lloyds Banking Group and the people within it. We want everyone to be in a good place – personally, in a home that’s a good place to live, and in a community that’s a good place to belong.
We play our role by connecting and catalysing community-led change, providing the money, time, tools and connections that build organisations’ capacity and capability, to make people’s lives better and their communities stronger.
We back people and communities across England and Wales to make that happen, because when you back brilliant people, brilliant things happen.
About the Role
This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring the Foundation delivers high-quality, transparent and equitable funding practices across its work.
As Funding and Compliance Lead, you will lead the end-to-end funding and compliance function, bringing together assessment, contract management, risk and grant management to ensure decisions are robust, proportionate and aligned with regulatory and sector standards.
You will play a critical role in strengthening systems and ways of working, improving consistency, quality and the experience of applicants and funded partners. Working closely across the organisation, you will ensure that funding and compliance activity is aligned with our strategy and supports effective delivery of community-led change.
You will also lead and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
About You
We’re looking for an experienced and collaborative leader with strong expertise in grant management, compliance and risk. You will bring a track record of delivering high-quality funding processes, alongside experience of improving systems and ways of working.
You will be confident navigating complexity, balancing rigour with pragmatism, and ensuring that processes are both robust and accessible. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and the ability to use data and insight to inform decisions are essential.
You will also be an effective people manager, able to support and develop others while creating a positive and inclusive team culture. A strong commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and the Foundation’s values is key.
How to Apply
Please click ‘Apply’ to be redirected to our website, where you can download the Candidate Information Pack and find details of how to apply.
For an informal conversation about the role and application process, please contact our recruitment partner, Atkinson HR via the contact information provided in the candidate pack.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We hold Disability Confident Employer status (Level 2) and are working towards full status by 2027. This means that if you're a disabled applicant and your CV and application answers clearly demonstrate that you meet the essential criteria for the role, we will invite you to interview.
More broadly, we are committed to building a diverse team that reflects the communities and people we work with. We believe that diversity of background, experience and perspective makes us stronger and helps us make better decisions. We actively welcome applications from people who are under-represented in the charity sector, including people from Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic communities, disabled people, and those with experience of the issues our funded charities work to address.
Key Dates
Closing Date: Midday, Monday 15th June
First Interview: Thursday 25th June 2026
Second Interview: Monday 6th July 2026
We support small, local and specialist charities across England and Wales.


We are looking for a proactive Business Development Co-ordinator to support bids, tenders and funding opportunities. You’ll keep processes running smoothly, coordinate responses, maintain systems, and provide research and insight to help expand our mental health services. This is a great opportunity to grow your skills while making a real impact.
You will:
You are:
Please find the job description attached and only apply if you meet the requirements of the role.
Putting kindness at the heart of mental health support
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
You will provide clinical direction and maintain oversight of elop’s counselling services, bringing understanding and experience of delivering trauma-informed approaches to support the emotional health and psychological wellbeing of LGBTQ+ people.
You will oversee and contribute to clinical operational responsibilities, service coordination and delivery, ensuring a professional, safe, smooth running, efficient and well managed service is maintained. You will work alongside the senior leadership team across both strategic and clinical operational levels ensuring lead responsibilities for our counselling teams and services. Working collaboratively with the senior leadership team, implementing clinical delivery decisions, ensuring the counselling service effectively maintains ethical and professional standards of practice and communication across key staff, other agencies and service users.
You will proactively contribute to building a robust and compelling evidence base that continues to demonstrate impact, improved wellbeing, and increased resilience, and have a key role in monitoring, evaluation, and supporting the wider counselling team with reporting and using data to drive operations, and evidence-based best practice.
Your role will also include overseeing referrals and allocation of clients; undertaking client assessments; providing role-management, and clinical support and supervision to trainee and sessional counsellors; line-management of key service personnel; some clinical support work with more complex or acute needs clients; recruiting, inducting and training key staff and volunteers; and liaising with the clinical supervision team.
Full Time: 37 hours per week
There will be one regular evening/ week, and occasional other evening and weekend working required.
Salary: £34,000 inclusive London Weighting
Closing deadline for submission of application: 10.00am Monday 1 June 2026
Initial Interviews: taking place Wednesday 10 June between 9.00am – 3.00pm
N.B. at this current time all elop services are operating via a mix of in-person and remotely via online platforms, whilst we await completion of building works and relocation to new premises.
To better the mental health and well-being of LGBTQ+ people, and to challenge the discrimination and inequalities that our community face.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As the UK’s leading dementia research charity, we’re determined to stop this from becoming a reality. We’re working to revolutionise the way we treat, diagnose and prevent dementia. But we will not stop there. With your support, we will keep going until every person is free from the heartbreak of dementia. We exist for a cure.
The Paralegal will support the Legal team by providing high-quality legal and governance assistance across a broad range of matters, including commercial contracts, data protection, charity governance, and compliance. This role will help ensure the organisation operates effectively, ethically, and in accordance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements, while supporting the charity’s wider mission and strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
· Support the Legal & Compliance team with commercial contracts, including drafting, reviewing, redlining, and contract lifecycle management.
· Assist with data protection compliance and related processes, including maintaining confidentiality and supporting GDPR obligations.
· Support governance, company secretarial, and charity law related matters as required.
· Conduct legal and regulatory research on matters affecting the charity and non-profit sector.
· Maintain accurate legal records, filing systems, and documentation.
· Assist with the preparation and management of policies, agreements, and governance materials.
· Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders across departments, escalating legal or compliance risks appropriately.
· Liaise with external legal advisers, regulators, trustees, and other stakeholders where necessary.
· Monitor legal and compliance deadlines to ensure timely action.
Knowledge, skills and experience needed:
· Law degree (or equivalent) and at least 2 years’ Paralegal or relevant legal support experience.
· Experience supporting commercial contracts.
· Sound understanding of data protection principles and confidentiality requirements.
· Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
· Good judgement, including the ability to assess legal or operational risk and escalate appropriately.
· Confident user of Microsoft Office and comfortable working with legal processes and documentation.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
· Collaborative, proactive, and service-oriented approach.
Additional Information:
Ways of working:
As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.
Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.
Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.
Salary: Circa £40,000 per annum, plus benefits.
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 7th June 2026, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, particularly from those in the global majority, those with disabilities, men and those from the LGBTQIA+ community. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.
As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website.
How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.
About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Bexley Voluntary Service Council (BVSC) has been supporting the local Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) in Bexley for over 60 years. Throughout this time, BVSC has continually evolved in response to local need, sector challenges and wider changes in public policy. Today, BVSC plays a central role in strengthening the local voluntary sector, connecting organisations, amplifying community voice and enabling organisations across Bexley to be resilient, connected, and able to provide high-quality, impactful services to residents.
Why Work for Us:
• Hybrid working
• Additional Birthday Day off
• Flexitime and TOIL
• Pension employer contribution 6%
• Two volunteering days (pro rata)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Access to the Blue Light Card
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• A positive, inclusive team culture where your ideas are valued
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
We’re looking for a proactive and compassionate individual to help grow and support Bexley’s new Direct Payment Support Service.
In this varied role, you’ll be the first point of contact for enquiries, supporting people through the PA registration process, carrying out compliance checks, and maintaining accurate records. You’ll also help keep the PA Register up to date, monitor training compliance, and ensure residents and applicants receive clear, timely support.
You’ll work closely with our partners, respond to enquiries via phone and email, triage requests, and help match people with the right support. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys organisation, problem-solving and working with people from diverse backgrounds.
We’re looking for someone with strong admin and communication skills, a person-centred approach, and the ability to manage a busy workload with attention to detail.
Join us and make a real difference to people’s independence and wellbeing in Bexley.
At Bexley Voluntary Services Council (BVSC), we’re passionate about strengthening our local voluntary and community sector to make a real difference.
Help us prevent suicide by connecting with the community in Wales.
We’re looking for a collaborative and proactive Community Influencer to join our Wales team.
This role will be key to helping Samaritans strengthen our presence and impact across Wales. You’ll develop and deliver a plan to increase Samaritans’ local profile, connection and influence.
In this role you’ll building meaningful relationships with communities, partners and decision-makers to support suicide prevention. You’ll also work closely with staff and volunteers to deliver our community influencing work, helping us better reach and support people at risk, particularly those who are underrepresented or experiencing disadvantage.
If you’re excited about making a difference, a great communicator, and good at building strong relationships, we’d love to hear from you.
Contract terms:
What you'll do:
What you’ll bring:
See full Job Description and Person Specification attached
Why Samaritans?
At Samaritans, you’ll be part of a people-first organisation deeply committed to inclusion, compassion and learning. You’ll contribute to a team where your voice matters, your expertise makes a difference, and your work helps save lives.
We welcome applications from individuals with lived experience and encourage those from underrepresented communities to apply. We are committed to creating an environment where all our people feel seen, heard and supported.
You’ll join a values-led organisation with a powerful mission and a collaborative culture. We offer flexible hybrid working, excellent benefits, and the chance to make a tangible difference in suicide prevention across the UK and Ireland.
For further information about Samaritans, including our charity structure, values, employee benefits, and application process, please read our recruitment brochure available here. You can also visit our careers website to access this.
We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from disabled, racialised minority and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans.
Apply now
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply. You will need to upload your CV and a brief cover letter (max 1 page). You’ll also need to answer two short application questions.
Applications close: 09:00am on 2nd June 2026
Interviews will be held in Cardiff on 17th June. We recommend keeping this date free if applying.
At Samaritans, human connection is at the heart of everything we do.
We do not use AI at any stage during the selection process. Your application will always be carefully reviewed by the recruiting manager or a member of the Talent Attraction Team.
We kindly ask that you avoid using AI tools to generate your application or interview answers. We want to hear your own ideas, insights, and writing style so your unique strengths can shine through. We recognise that some candidates may use assistive technology or tools to help with accessibility, structure or grammar.
We prevent suicide through the power of human connection. Connecting people in crisis with trained volunteers who will always listen.



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Using Anonymous Recruitment
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Join Disability Law Service and help empower Deaf and Disabled people to access justice. Support our vital work by deleivering specialist housing legal advice and training.
About Disability Law Service
Disability Law Service (DLS) is a Deaf and Disabled Peoples Organisation providing free legal advice and representation to Deaf and Disabled people across England and Wales. We work to promote equality, inclusion, and access to justice through high-quality legal advice, welfare benefits support, and systems change work. Our work is grounded in the social model of disability and is focused on tackling discrimination and structural barriers faced by Deaf and Disabled people.
Purpose of the role
To provide specialist housing law advice, casework, representation, and training to Deaf and Disabled people and organisations, supporting access to justice and systemic change.
Overview
You will deliver housing law advice via our dedicated housing helpline, undertake casework and representation where appropriate, and deliver training to external organisations. You will also contribute to policy work and wider systems change activity.
Key responsibilities
Provide housing law advice and casework, including representation
Deliver advice via our Housing helpline and partnership sessions
Undertake Legal Aid casework and ensure compliance with regulatory standards
Deliver housing law training to external organisations
Maintain accurate case management and billing records
Contribute to policy and systems change work
Support service development and internal collaboration
What we offer
Opportunities to develop experience across multiple areas of law and contribute to a diverse range of projects
A supportive and inclusive working environment within a committed and experienced team
A varied role where your work directly supports access to justice for Deaf and Disabled people
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We welcome applications from everyone and are particularly keen to support Deaf and Disabled people to join and develop within our organisation. We are a flexible employer committed to creating an inclusive environment in which everyone can thrive.
To apply
To apply, please upload your CV and a supporting cover letter (up to 2 pages) outlining your suitability for the role via CharityJob. Please make sure you have read the job description and person specification fully before applying for the role.
Our mission is to provide free legal advice to Deaf and Disabled people to ensure that they have access to their rights and justice.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Prospect Research Officer
Location: Headquarters in Lincoln – HEMS Way, Lincoln, LN4 2GW. Hybrid working may be available upon completion of probation
Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 per week
Salary: £26,500 to £34,000 (FTE) dependent upon skills and experience
Contract: Permanent
Reporting to: Corporate and Philanthropy Partnerships Manager
About Us
The Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance (LNAA) provides lifesaving critical care to the communities of Lincolnshire & Nottinghamshire, funded by public donations. If somebody is involved in a serious incident or suddenly taken ill, speed and time are of the essence. Giving a patient the best chance of survival, our Air Ambulance crew effectively take the A&E department to the scene of the emergency.
Rated outstanding by the Care Quality Commission across all five areas that were inspected – Safe, Caring, Effective, Responsive and Well led, we are a friendly, inclusive, and dynamic team focused on ensuring we deliver the best possible service. The tie that binds us here at LNAA is our set of values – Teamwork. Respect. Innovation. Compassion (TRIC). We display these attributes in the way we interact with the people we meet, from former patients and volunteers to our supporters and colleagues.
About the Role
Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance are looking for a proactive and analytical Prospect Research Officer to join our team and play a vital role in supporting income growth.
This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of fundraising strategy, identifying and researching prospective supporters across corporate organisations, high-net-worth individuals, and trusts & foundations.
Your insight will directly influence fundraising success—helping teams prioritise opportunities, strengthen relationships, and secure vital funding to support lifesaving services.
Our Benefits
*On completion of probationary period.
Closing date: Friday 12th June 2026
Interview date: Week commencing 22nd June 2026
N.B. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
A full driving licence and access to a vehicle (or equivalent) is required for this role.
Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance is an equal opportunities employer and aims to ensure all applicants are treated fairly and equitably regardless of gender, race, colour, ethnicity, age, disabilities, social economic background, religious or political beliefs, marital status, maternity or paternity, or sexual orientation.
Please note that we are currently unable to sponsor applicants for work visas in the UK. Therefore, you must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this position. Applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship will not be considered.
No agencies please.