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The National Lottery Community Fund is seeking a Senior Government Relationship Manager to lead our relationships with governments across the UK as part of our newly restructured communications function. This role represents a significant opportunity in our new function as we implement our ambitious communications strategy that shifts from traditional grant-making support to demonstrating the powerful impact that communities have across the UK.

As a senior member of the External Affairs team and a key part of our wider communications team, you will lead our relationship with DCMS as our sponsor department and build a coherent approach to government relations across the UK that recognises the needs of all of the devolved administrations.  You will build connections with relevant government departments, acting as the key coordinator and source of knowledge and insight for all government-related activity at the Fund.

Your role as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on government relations and building our reputation will be critical to our success. Your political insight will help the Fund maintain its identity as a champion of community-led change while providing senior counsel on engaging with ministers and officials.

You will work in close collaboration with communications and funding colleagues to anticipate and mitigate risks in a structured way, handling sensitive issues when they arise. Your strong understanding of the political landscape and ability to build strong relationships will support the Fund’s wider strategic objectives.

We're looking for a government relations professional with significant experience who can build influential relationships across all levels of government and who can provide expert analysis of policy developments. The ideal candidate will bring a sophisticated understanding of the UK political landscape and the workings of government. You will be politically astute with experience navigating complex stakeholder environments and balancing diverse priorities. Your background might include policy development, stakeholder or government relations or public affairs in a government department, a public body or a large mission-driven organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Design and deliver a consistent approach to government relations across the UK, maintaining systems and processes for ensuring effective delivery
• Lead our sponsor relationship with DCMS and build relationships and connections with relevant departments, managing and co-ordinating responses to departmental requirements and identifying opportunities to demonstrate our value.
• Provide strategic horizon scanning and expert policy analysis, disseminating information and advice to senior leaders
• Coordinate the Fund's interactions with governments across the UK
• Develop engagement plans for ministers and senior officials
• Create high-quality briefing materials for senior leadership for meetings with government ministers and senior officials, attending meetings as appropriate
• Lead on policy positioning papers on key issues
• Support Communications colleagues to ensure country and regional government relations are aligned

Location: We have a hybrid approach to working. Work pattern and location will be agreed with the successful candidate. The role can be based at any of our UK offices: Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Newcastle and Newtown.

Interview dates: Week commencing 30th June and 7th July

On application, please align your supporting statement to the criteria below

 

Essential criteria

• Significant experience in government relations, policy and public affairs, working with government departments, ministers and officials
• Understanding of DCMS and its broader universe, particularly related to VCSE sector
• Strong background in political analysis skills, parliamentary and legislative knowledge
• Demonstrable success in influencing policy outcomes
• Experience advising senior leadership
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, evidence of ability to turn complex policy into useful briefings at short notice
• Ability to engage diverse political and other stakeholder audiences
• Project and matrix management experience, particularly in complex organisations managing competing deadlines.

Desirable criteria

• Experience with devolved administrations
• Background in non-departmental or arms-length public bodies
• Relevant professional qualification

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion 

Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed. 

We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why the National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)

Spinal Injuries Association (SIA) are currently recruiting for a spinal cord injury specialist nurse to join our growing team of healthcare professionals. The specialist registered nurse will be a self-starter with the ability to travel and will cover the South-west region – providing support and advice to people with spinal cord injury, their families and healthcare professionals.

SCI Specialist Nurse (Southwest Region)
Salary: £46,591 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: Home based

About Us

The Spinal Injuries Association is committed to a singular vision: a fulfilled life for everyone affected by spinal cord injury.

Everyone has a right to live a fulfilled life and that means the life they choose, a life that has the same opportunities as everyone else. We are the expert guiding voice for life after spinal cord injury.

Thank you for your interest in joining our special charity!

About You and The Role

Working as part of the Health & Care Quality team and within a designated geographical region (Southwest Region, which includes areas such as Hampshire, Wiltshire, Devon, Cornwall and South Wales), the SCI specialist nurse will support those with newly acquired spinal cord injuries who are not admitted to specialist services, or those with established spinal cord injuries who are being re-admitted to hospital for treatment unrelated to their impairment.

Through telephone, email or face-to-face visits the SCI specialist nurse will offer guidance and advice to these individuals and/or their family members, addressing issues of concern associated with treatment and care and liaising on their behalf with healthcare professionals in the treating hospitals to ensure these are dealt with in line with best practice standards.

The SCI specialist nurse will also act as an educator for healthcare professionals involved in the treatment and care of spinal cord injured people and working in non-specialist settings and will contribute to the development and delivery of educational offerings available via the SIA Frank Williams Academy. When required, the SCI nurse specialist will support individuals through elements of the NHS Continuing Health Care assessment process, attending review or appeal hearings in their capacity as clinical specialist in SCI care. They will also contribute to the monitoring, evaluation and development of the SCI specialist nurse service via mechanisms put in place for that purpose.

Benefits

• Annual leave: 28 days per holiday year plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after two years of service (pro-rated for part time employees)
• Access to Group pension scheme (6% employer contribution)
• Access to Group life assurance scheme
• Access to Healthcare cash plan
• Access to discounted gym membership
• Access to Employee assistance programme (EAP)
• Employee volunteer days
• Free car parking at SIA House
• Investing in our people – all members of staff are encouraged to discuss their development plans and aspirations with their line manager. A budget is available for talent development

This post will play a critical role in achieving our ambitions. We hope that the role inspires you and we look forward to receiving your application.

Closing date: 23 June 2025, 9am
Interview dates: 16/17 July 2025 at SIA House, Milton Keynes.

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.

At SIA, we value diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment as we believe diversity fosters a more innovative, creative, and caring culture.

We are striving to create a culture that fully represents all the communities we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, age, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, family or parental status, or disability status.

Disabled candidates who meet the standard job criteria will be offered a guaranteed interview.

No agencies please.

Job Title              Multimedia Journalist 

Salary                 £25,000 - £28,000 per annum depending on skills and experience 

Location             Home, London (as and when required)

Hours of work     Full-time 35 hours per week

Contract             Temporary, Maternity cover for up to 12 months

Reporting to       Acting News Editor 

Premier, the UK’s leading Christian media organisation, is looking for a dynamic multimedia journalist who is ready to tell great stories on air and online.

We’re looking for someone who’s going to bring passion, drive and creativity to move our news coverage to the next level.You’ll have the opportunity to tell your stories through news bulletins on air to an estimated 1.2 million listeners and through online articles on our website Premier Christian news which reaches up to 750,000 people a month. So, if you’re looking for a change and want to be part of a team sharing news that matters, apply to Premier today.

You will have:

Experience writing and/or broadcasting news within a media organisation

Strong news judgement and understanding of media law

A strong understanding of Christianity and the UK church

A recognised journalism qualification desirable

Why Join Premier?

• We offer competitive salary

• Hybrid work

• Additional leave on your birthday

• Extra annual leave in addition to statutory

• Competitive sickness absence pay scheme

• Life Assurance scheme

• Employee Assistance with online GP scheme 

• Working from home equipment allowance

• Eye care scheme 

In addition to competitive pay and benefits, Premier offers:

• Great place to work, with people that support, encourage and look out for one another. You will love coming into work, both in person and virtually.

• Mission-driven work where you make a tangible impact by contributing to a mission that reaches millions worldwide.

• Dynamic team culture with supportive, creative, and passionate team that values innovation and collaboration.

Please note that the nature and/or context of the role mean that an occupational requirement applies for the postholder to be a Christian

Ready to make a lasting Impact? Apply now! Send us a CV, Cover Letter plus evidence of your work (preferably broadcast & print) 

An exciting opportunity is available for a skilled Registered Nurse to join our dedicated team at Lister House. Your expertise will support our care team in delivering outstanding clinical care while keeping the home a warm and welcoming place for our residents.

We offer flexible working hours to fit your lifestyle. This is a full-time role, working 37.5 hours per week across three shifts (including weekends and bank holidays) from 8:00am to 8:30pm.

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.

Key responsibilities of the role:

- Carry out a full range of registered nurse duties, including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the beneficiary’s condition
- Lead a team and promote high standards of professional practice
- Comply with Health and Safety regulations and best practices
- Create a stimulating and compassionate environment, leading by example to promote the physical, emotional, social, intellectual, and spiritual well-being of our residents

You will have a Management of Medicines Certificate (or willingness to obtain) and a minimum Asset Level 2 in Dementia Care (or willingness to undertake). 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:

- 25 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. We are committed to providing high-quality, long-term care for our residents, ensuring they receive the dignity, respect, and support they deserve.

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.

Fresh Futures is a regional charity working with vulnerable and disadvantaged children, young people and their families within Kirklees and surrounding areas. Our vision is that all young people have opportunities for a better life, now and in the future.

An exciting opportunity has become available within our Business Support team. We are looking for an enthusiastic Business manager who will play a vital role in managing and overseeing business requirements of the charity to support our mission.

The overall responsibilities of the role include:

• Maximising the financial contribution and social impact from the use of our buildings, to support the charity's work
• Management of the Business Support Administrative team to ensure effective and high-quality administration for the running and promotion of our service provisions. Ensuring the team take a services wide approach in their delivery of administrative tasks
• Managing relationships with building users and tenants
• Ensuring the charity has a warm and welcoming culture, backed by effective business support

Fixed-term contract for 3 years

We are the national body for careers education in England, delivering support to schools and colleges to deliver modern, 21st century careers education.

The Careers & Enterprise Company (CEC) is a great place to work. We operate within a fast-paced and collaborative environment. We are brought together by one thing: our passion to ensure young people get the best possible start in life and are supported to find their best next step.

Do you want to be part of a mission-driven team focused on transforming young people’s lives? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

Role summary

This role will provide support across all the Education Development Team (EDT) funding streams and to the wider organisation, including informing and delivering our approach to all stages of the grant funding cycle including:

• Fund Design  
• Application & Assessment  
• Contracting & Onboarding  
• Delivery & Performance Management 
• Evaluation   

As a Data and Fund Analyst within our Education Development Team, you'll play a pivotal role in maximising the impact of initiatives that transform young people's career opportunities across the country. This position blends analytical expertise with relationship management, allowing you to directly influence how funding creates meaningful change in education.

You'll work on four funded programmes, both new and existing, with the opportunity to see the full lifecycle of impactful programmes, from helping design data-driven funding approaches to analysing outcomes that demonstrate real-world benefits for young people facing barriers to their progression. By collaborating with diverse stakeholders including funders, delivery partners, and education leaders, you'll build a comprehensive understanding of what works in career education while developing transferable skills in data visualisation, evaluation, and project management.

If you're passionate about using data to drive meaningful social impact and seek a role where your analytical skills directly contribute to educational improvement, this position offers both professional growth and the satisfaction of making a genuine difference.

Essential criteria:

• Either relevant training/work experience within numeracy/data analysis or relevant degree 
• Demonstrable understanding of the principles of good grantmaking
• Previous experience in project management
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel required. Additional capabilities in statistical or data visualisation software preferred
• Experience of stakeholder or account management
• Experience working independently towards agreed deadlines
• Experience of collaborative relationship management

Desirable: 

• Previous experience in grant fund management
• Previous experience in contract management/quality assurance systems
• Understanding of the fundamentals of data protection

To apply, please visit our website via the apply button, complete the application form and cover letter and upload a copy of your CV (removing all personal details).

Please describe in your cover letter:

• How you meet the experience, skills and competency criteria detailed in the job profile?   
• Why would you like to work for Careers and Enterprise Company?  

Closing date: Midnight on Monday, 23rd June 2025.

The Grants Officer will work as part of the Grants & Programmes Team to support organisations applying for funding each year through the Foundations grants programme.  The post holder manages important relationships with potential and current grantees, building trust and an understanding of their purpose and aims and supporting them to submit appropriate and high-quality applications for funding against the funds criteria and Foundation’s priorities. To contribute to wider initiatives, as directed by the Senior Grants Manager to ensure the Foundation maintain high standards and contribute to national data sharing and initiatives that strengthen the work and reach of the foundation. The Grants Officer will report to the Senior Grants Manager and will work closely with colleagues across the Foundation contributing to the delivery of the Foundation’s Strategic Plan, Vision and values.

Responsibilities
To undertake tasks associated with BLCF's grantmaking functions, including carrying out due diligence and assessments of grants applications (under the supervision of the Senior Grants Manager).

Process all applications within agreed timelines, working alongside Fund Leads to review and assess grant applications effectively. 

Work alongside members of the team and Data Officer to maximise use of our in-house CRM database for monitoring and impact reporting.  

Provide grant-making support and advice to potential and existing grantees on our funds and programmes, under the guidance of the Senior Grants Manager, to ensure open and transparent access to our programmes and proactively looking to address inequality and fairer access to opportunities the Foundation offers. 

Work closely with other members of the team to ensure that the Foundation achieves excellence in grant-making and all its operational aspects. 

Carry out other associated duties, which may arise, develop, or be assigned, in line with the scale and general nature of the post. 
 

Performance Management

Contribute to the production of delivery/donor reports as required to funders as requested by Senior Grants Manager. 

Work with Senior Grants Manager to agreed development areas in annual appraisal to ensure high levels of knowledge and expertise are developed that add value to the Foundation. 

Ensure appropriate levels of training are maintained and a good working understanding of the policies and procedures of the Foundation.

Relationship Management
Maintain and share our vision and values and help those who wish to work with us understand the processes and requirements we have. Listen and learn, and share the needs of communities back into the work of the Foundation to ensure we are always 'need led'. 

Representing the Organisation
Maintain a good working understanding of community and charity sector issues to better inform our work, ensuring information is cascaded to wider members of the team. 

Be an ambassador for the work of the Foundation by demonstrating its values in the delivery of its work. 
 

Experience
Clear understanding of the wider voluntary and charity sector in Bedfordshire.

Some experience of working in and for the charity and volunteer sectors.

Some prior experience of grant-making or similar assessment work (D). 

Skills & Abilities 
Excellent personnel skills and able to work effectively within a small team providing support across a width of areas. 

A self-starter, able to act on own initiative and to organise, plan and prioritise own workload to meet deadlines. 

Keen to learn and develop new skills and knowledge in the VCSE and Grant making sector 

Ability to work effectively under pressure and to demonstrate a professional approach in a range situation. 

Fully computer literate including Word, Excel, Power Point and use of databases.  

People with lived experience / professional experience of support for minoritised communities are particularly encouraged to apply. (D) 

Understanding of need in the Bedfordshire County. (D) 

Familiarity with legal and financial requirements for charities, community groups and social enterprises. (D) 

Knowledge of uses of Salesforce. (D)
 

Equality Issues
Able to demonstrate how diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI) can be made integral to their work and service delivery.

Some knowledge and understanding of equality issues and legislation relating to the charity sector. (D) 
 

Personal Attributes
Committed to customer care and the provision of high-quality services. 

Detail-oriented. 

Punctual. 

Committed to learning and development. 

Ambitious, energetic and with an outward focus. 

Highly motivated, with an enthusiasm and determination to build the resources available and needed to support community needs across Bedfordshire. 

Creative and flexible in outlook. 

Strong commitment to the values of the Community Foundation. 

Other Requirements
Able to work evenings and weekends as necessary. 

Ability to access and work across all of the county of Bedfordshire or other geographical areas as dictated by our funding streams, when necessary. To ensure we meet the business and operational requirements of the organisation. 

Current driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Job Title: Refuge Worker

Location: Lambeth, London
Salary: £28,857.12 per annum (Inclusive of London Weighting, which may not be applicable depending on your home location and any agreed permanent homeworking arrangement)

Contract type: Full Time, Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Refuge Worker – Supporting Survivors of Domestic Abuse

We are looking for a Refuge Worker to work within our culturally specific refuge to provide specialist, high-quality support to women and children escaping domestic abuse. Based in Lambeth, London, this role involves delivering practical and emotional support to survivors, ensuring their safety, and helping them rebuild their lives. Working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, you will create a safe and welcoming environment in line with Refuge’s values and commitment to ending violence against women and girls.

As a Refuge Worker, you will support women through crisis, providing keywork sessions, safety planning, and advocacy. You will assist with accessing housing, welfare, legal support, and other essential services while maintaining accurate case records. You will also play a vital role in ensuring the effective operation of the refuge, managing referrals, and working collaboratively with partner agencies. The ideal candidate will be a compassionate and resilient individual with strong communication and organisational skills. While experience in the Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) sector is beneficial, we also welcome applications from those with transferable skills and a commitment to supporting survivors. Above all, we value individuals who are dedicated to making a difference, thrive in an inclusive environment, and are committed to their own personal development while supporting others.

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause while developing valuable frontline support and advocacy experience. Refuge offers ongoing training, professional development, and a comprehensive benefits package, ensuring that our staff are valued and supported in their roles. If you are passionate about empowering survivors and want to be part of a dedicated, compassionate organisation, we encourage you to apply.

As part of this role, you will be required to participate in an out-of-hours on call Rota.

Please note that this post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

Closing Date: 09:00am 5 June 2025

Interview Date: 10 June 2025

Refuge is the UK’s largest provider of specialist services, and we are proud to be a leader in our field and an employer of choice, with leading edge systems for supervision, quality management and development. 

Refuge offers a variety of exciting opportunities to learn, develop and grow in your career. We recognise the value everyone brings to the organisation to achieve our aims and are dedicated to developing and rewarding our staff. More details of our benefits can be found in Job Information Pack.

This position will focus on delivery of the Preventing Intimate Partner Abuse (“PIPA”) course – comprising individual and group sessions - and working closely with Thames Valley Police. RISE has also developed a range of Out of Court Resolution interventions for a range of offences, which are delivered online and in person, which the postholder will deliver. These include group and one-to-one courses to address a range of specific types of offending, including domestic abuse, inappropriate sexual behaviours, hate crime, assault on emergency workers, as well as other types of offences, and any new interventions developed in the coming years. This may include acting as a single point of contact to secure the offender’s engagement, working alongside other partners to address the offender’s needs, with the aim of eliciting behaviour change and reducing reoffending

Groupwork/one-to-one delivery:

· Deliver a range of short interventions which include group work, one to ones, embedding in a multi-agency approach to domestic abuse in the area.

· Manage cases with a range of complex needs and behaviours.

· Ensure delivery is in accordance with tasks outlined in the RISE Domestic Abuse Perpetrator manual and process mapping.

· Undertake holistic assessments that identify risk and protective factors, and develop bespoke support plans. 

· Adhere to relevant group work programme manuals and deliver programme sessions to ensure the integrity of programme delivery, which is overseen by the Team Leader.

· Apply specialised materials to support your delivery to racialised and marginalised communities.

· Be responsible and accountable for working with Team Leader to ensure risk is reviewed on a regular basis.

· Practitioners will comply with the appropriate audit standards when working with perpetrators in line with RESPECT requirements.

· Use motivational interviewing techniques, trauma-informed and strength-based approaches in building a range of therapeutic skills to engage with service users to address their abusive behaviour.

· Encourage and facilitate learning with participants on a group, including proactively working to elicit behavioural change and acceptance of their behaviour towards their partner, or ex- partner.

· Work closely with other professionals to ensure appropriate steps are taken to protect where there is an imminent risk to another person. Apply RISE’s escalation procedures.

· Be personally accountable for the completion of assessments, mid-way reports, and end of intervention reports, and ensure they are to a high standard.

· Provide support and consultancy to other professionals to ensure appropriateness of referrals and improve understanding on domestic abuse.

· Ensure effective planning for the delivery of each intervention in advance of the session.

· Participate in and pass the necessary training to be able to deliver all interventions.

· Assist or lead on the delivery of training courses.

Integrating the Safety Support Service:

· Liaise and engage closely with the Domestic Abuse Safety Advisor or local victim services commissioned to increase the safety of partners, ex-partners and children of the servicer user to manage the risk and develop treatment goals.

· Prior to delivering Domestic Abuse interventions, liaise and share information with RISE Domestic Abuse Safety Officers or local Integrated Domestic Violence Advocates (IDVA) to ensure an integrated approach is applied to risk management.

· Attend monthly risk review meetings with Domestic Abuse Safety Advisor and Senior practitioners to ensure effective risk management procedures are always applied.

Out of Court Resolution (OOCR) courses:

 

· Deliver a range of Out of Court Resolution short courses online and in person.

· Ensure delivery is in accordance with tasks outlined in the RISE OOCR manual and process mapping.

· Adhere to course manual sessions and materials and ensure the integrity of programme delivery is always maintained, overseen by the Team Leader.

· Apply specialised materials to support your delivery to racialised and marginalised groups and adjust materials according to meet neuro-diversity needs, agreed by the Team leader.

· Use motivational interviewing techniques and strength-based approaches in building a range of therapeutic skills to engage with service users online and in person.

· Encourage and facilitate learning with participants online using variety of techniques like break-out, noticeboard etc.

Recording and administrative tasks:

· Ensure timely and accurate recording of all relevant data (attendance, feedback, mid-way and end of intervention reports) using systems provided and in line with performance standards.

· Ensure regular contact with the OOCR team, recording and reporting back offender compliance.

· Maintain an accurate audit trail of all relevant communication with partner organisations involved.

· Ensure completion of pre and post questionnaires in line with RISE’s Social Impact strategy.

· Contribute to the evaluation and evidencing of social impact, including questionnaires and service user case studies.

General tasks:

· Develop excellent relationships with customers and respond positively to their needs.

· Be a strong advocate for RISE interventions, representing RISE and its interventions at key stakeholder events.

· Attend Clinical Consultancy to support safe practice and develop resilience during the delivery of demanding work as directed by the Team Leader

 

Manchester Young Lives is a well-established charity with a 54-year history, providing free open access play, youth, and early intervention programmes. We also provide tailored Post 16 programmes which prepare young people aged 16 to 24 years with an Education Health Care Plan to enter training or employment by offering a programme of functional skills qualifications, employability qualifications and a wide range of enrichment activities aimed to promote independence and confidence. 

Our delivery responds to the needs of disadvantaged children and young people aged 6 to 24 years in Manchester. MYL are the lead provider of play in the city due to our popular adventure playgrounds. We engage and support over 3000 children and young people every year in Manchester through our various projects.

MYL is looking to strengthen its senior leadership team and the support for CEO after a period of growth. The organisation has reviewed its strategic plan, with ambitious but achievable goals therefore we are looking for an enthusiastic and engaged individual who has the passion and the experience to help drive our organisation through the next chapter.

We need an accomplished fundraiser with experience in implementing and delivering successful fundraising strategies, corporate sponsorship and managing relationships with Trustees, funders, awarding bodies and partner agencies.

We are looking for a deputy who will be committed and share a passion for our history and our mission.  A proactive and ambitious individual who has a good understanding of charity finance, legislation, excellent leadership skills, a flexible can do approach and who can support the CEO with a wide range of responsibilities.

We can offer a competitive salary, 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and a supportive working environment. If you feel you have the skills for the role and would like to be a part of our amazing long-standing charity, we would love to hear from you.

Please note that CVs will not be considered as part of your application for this position. To apply, please go to our website by pressing the ‘Redirect to recruiter’ and fill the application form and demographic form. Filled application forms must be returned either via email or by post to our Head Office. Please ensure you complete the final section of the application form, giving information as to how you meet the person specification.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
The closing date for the completed application forms is 9 am Monday 16th June 2025

Team Leader – Young People’s Drug and Alcohol Services

Location: Northamptonshire

Salary: £30,775 – £33,205 per annum

Requirement: Full UK driving licence and access to a car essential

Aquarius Action Projects is a long-established charity (since 1982) based in Birmingham with a national reach of contracts and Partnerships. Aquarius is a subsidiary of Waythrough – a large charity that specialises in mental health, alcohol, drugs and related areas.

Support young people. Lead a vital service. Be part of lasting change.

Are you experienced in supporting young people with substance misuse or related social care challenges? Do you want to lead a committed team making a genuine difference in young lives?

We’re looking for a Team Leader to join NGAGE, our early intervention drug and alcohol service for young people aged 10–18 in Northamptonshire. Delivered by Aquarius, a charity helping individuals and communities overcome the harm caused by alcohol, drugs, and gambling, NGAGE provides early support, education, and tailored interventions.

As Team Leader, you’ll play a central role in service delivery and operational management. Your leadership will ensure clinical quality, service compliance, and a strong team culture, all while maintaining person-centred care and safeguarding best practice.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervising and supporting staff, including induction, coaching, and development reviews
• Ensuring services meet all quality, policy and statutory standards
• Managing performance and supporting the recruitment of staff and volunteers
• Liaising with commissioners and external partners
• Overseeing data reporting and budget monitoring
• Championing Aquarius’ values and mission

You’ll bring strong leadership skills and significant experience supporting individuals in addictions, mental health, or social care settings – particularly with young people.

You’ll also need:

• A professional qualification in health, social care, youth work or similar (e.g. NVQ Level 4+, DipSW, Mental Health Nursing, Counselling, Addiction Studies)
• Proven experience in the substance misuse field, with up-to-date knowledge of drugs, alcohol and associated health issues
• Familiarity with effective behaviour change interventions, such as motivational interviewing or psychoeducation
• Staff supervision or management experience, plus strong partnership working skills across statutory and voluntary services
• A solid understanding of safeguarding legislation and best practice
• Strong IT and case management skills, and a flexible, strengths-based approach

What we offer:

• 40 days' annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Ongoing training and professional development
• A meaningful role in a charity making real community impact

Make a difference where it matters most. If you want to lead a team making early interventions count for vulnerable young people, this could be your next step.

Apply now and help shape better futures.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

We are committed to increasing our diversity and we would welcome applications from those with lived experience and/or who are from a Black, Asian and those in Minority Ethnic background.

This is a rolling recruitment process; shortlisted candidates will be interviewed as and when they apply.

When applying, please upload a CV and supporting statement which should clearly outline your skills and experience.

Learning and development is important to us, and we are pleased to be able to offer a wide range of apprenticeships. We hire apprentices into specific roles as well as offering apprenticeships to the workforce. Anyone can apply to undertake an apprenticeship relevant to the role as long as they are in a permanent post and have successfully passed probation.

Location: Home-based; with occasional travel to Respect’s office at Voluntary Action Islington (VAI), 200A Pentonville Rd, London N1 9JP; with responsibility for pilot sites in Manchester, London, Cleveland and North Wales.

Responsible to: DAPO Triage Service Manager

Responsible for: DAPO Triage Workers and IDVAs

Salary: Point 35-36  £37,450-38,349 (a London Allowance of £3,299.00 will be applied to employees who live in London).

We are pleased to offer a starting salary at the beginning point of the salary band. This position offers opportunities for salary increases based on performance and tenure. 

Hours: 37.5 hours per week; 5 days a week with flexible working hours and provision of an out-of-hours response as needed.

Travel: You will be required to travel when the requires it.

Job type: Fixed Term Contract until 31st March 2026, with a possibility to extend, subject to funding.

Benefits:

• Friendly and collaborative working environment
• Remote working 
• 25 to 30 days holidays per annum plus bank holidays (depending on length of service and pro-rata for part-time employees) 
• Contributory pension scheme including 6% employer’s contribution (subject to employee’s minimum 2% contribution) 
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay 
• Occupational sick pay depending on length of service and pro-rata for part-time employees.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme 
• Access to staff discounts

Closing date: 6th June 2025, 23:59

Interviews to take place: 17th and 19th June 2025. These will be held virtually via Teams

About the role:

The Team Leader will lead on the delivery of the Triage Model in their pilot area/s, providing support, case management and supervision for the Triage Worker and IDVA roles. They will act as the first point of contact assessing the suitability of initial referrals to be allocated to a Triage Worker for a full assessment. The Team Leader will support the Service Manager and Practice and Development Lead in developing multi agency relationships for the successful implementation of the model and will take a lead role in maintaining these relationships locally to ensure operational success when undertaking assessments to try and ensure the right recommendations for positive requirements are made but also to support the ongoing development of a national delivery model and to support the evaluation of the pilot.

About you:

• At least 3 years’ experience of working on complex cases in a multi-agency environment and working with other professionals/agency to manage risk and safeguard vulnerable adults and children
• An understanding of the root causes of domestic abuse on both an individual and societal level
• Experience of working in a partnership with other organisations and managing the challenges that may arise
• Knowledge of safe and effective interventions with perpetrators of domestic abuse across different risk and needs groups
• To manage a complex workload, across multiple geographic regions, and effectively meet reporting deadlines and the needs of a wide range of stakeholders.
• A commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and an approach that centres survivors. 

About Respect 

Respect is a pioneering UK membership organisation in the domestic abuse sector.  Founded in 2000, we have built our expertise over the last 25 years in what was then a fledgling sector and recently have seen significant and rapid growth.

How to apply 

You must download an application form from Respect's job page, and submit to Operations department in word doc. format only, please. 

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact our HR Team directly. 

Closing date: 6th June 2025, 23:59

Interviews to take place: 17th and 19th June 2025. These will be held virtually via Teams

Job Title: Language and Communications Coordinator

Hours: Full Time (36 hours) - working pattern to be agreed. Maternity cover until 31st July 2026. 

Salary: £26,225 per annum

Location: Home-based in Wales

About Coram

Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive. We work in a dynamic environment, always innovating and changing whilst ensuring that our standards of data management are at the highest level and the best it can possibly be.

About Coram PACEY

Coram PACEY is the professional association dedicated to supporting home-based child carers, including childminders and nannies, to provide high quality services, information and advice to children, their families and carers.

The Role:

As a member of the Coram PACEY Cymru team to coordinate the planning and delivery of work related to language and communications in Wales, delivering against the Welsh Government and other bodies funded work programmes. Through this work raise the profile of childcare and early years professionals and the work of Coram PACEY Cymru across Wales. Fluent Welsh language skills are essential for this post.

We welcome applications for this role through English or Welsh.

To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application.

Closing Date: 11.59pm, Sunday 15th June 2025

Interview Date: TBC

Coram is an equal opportunities employer and we believe a diverse workforce enables us to improve the services to the children and families we help. We are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from all sections of the community we seek to support. This includes those from global majority ethnic backgrounds, those that identify as LGBQT+, those with disabilities, those with lived experience of care, those with neuro-diversity, and those from other groups who are underrepresented at Coram.

If applicants feel comfortable, we would encourage them to draw on lived experience as well as professional experience in their personal statement as part of their application.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Registered Charity No. 312278.

Teitl Swydd: Cydlynydd Iaith a Chyfathrebu

Oriau: Llawn amser 36 awr, patrwm gwaith i'w gytuno. Dros gyfnod mamolaeth. Cytundeb tymor penodol hyd at 31 Gorffennaf 2026.

Cyflog - £26,225 y flwyddyn

Lleoliad - Gweithio Gartref yng Nghymru

Ynglŷn â Coram

Coram yw'r elusen hynaf i blant yn y DU a sefydlwyd gan Thomas Coram yn Llundain i helpu plant a phobl ifanc bregus er 1739. Heddiw, mae grŵp Coram yn helpu mwy na miliwn o blant, pobl ifanc, teuluoedd a gweithwyr proffesiynol y flwyddyn trwy gynnig mynediad at y sgiliau a'r cyfleoedd y mae eu hangen arnynt i ffynnu. Rydym yn gweithio mewn amgylchedd dynamig, yn arloesi ac yn newid drwy'r amser wrth sicrhau bod ein safonau rheoli data ar y lefel uchaf a'r gorau y gallant fod.

Ynglŷn â Coram PACEY

Mae Coram PACEY yn gymdeithas broffesiynol sy'n ymroi i gefnogi gofalwyr plant yn y cartref, gan gynnwys gwarchodwyr plant a nanis, i gynnig gwasanaethau, gwybodaeth a chyngor o ansawdd uchel i blant, eu teuluoedd a'u gofalwyr.

Y rôl:

Fel aelod o dîm Coram PACEY Cymru, cydlynu cynllunio a chyflwyno gwaith yn ymwneud ag iaith a chyfathrebu yng Nghymru, gan gyflwyno yn erbyn rhaglenni gwaith Llywodraeth Cymru a chyrff eraill a ariennir. Trwy'r gwaith hwn codi proffil gweithwyr proffesiynol gofal plant a blynyddoedd cynnar a gwaith Coram PACEY Cymru ar draws Cymru. Mae bod yn rhugl yn y Gymraeg yn hanfodol ar gyfer y swydd hon.

Croesawn geisiadau am y rôl hon trwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg a'r Saesneg.

I wneud cais am y rôl hon, cliciwch ar y botwm 'gwneud cais yn awr' i lenwi'r cais.

Dyddiad Cau: 11.59pm, 15 Mehefin 2025

Dyddiad Cyfweld: i'w gadarnhau

Mae Coram yn gyflogwr cyfle cyfartal a chredwn fod gweithlu amrywiol yn galluogi inni wella'r gwasanaethau i'r plant a'r teuluoedd rydym yn eu helpu. Rydym wir wedi ymrwymo i annog ymgeiswyr o bob rhan o'r gymuned y ceisiwn ei chefnogi. Mae hyn yn cynnwys y rheini o gefndiroedd ethnig mwyafrif byd-eang, y rheini sy'n uniaethu fel LGBQT+, y rheini ag anableddau, y rheini â phrofiad byw o ofal, y rheini â niwroamrywiaeth, a'r rheini o grwpiau eraill sydd wedi'u tangynrychioli yn Coram.

Os yw ymgeiswyr yn teimlo'n gyfforddus, byddem yn eu hannog i dynnu ar brofiad byw ynghyd â phrofiad proffesiynol yn eu datganiad personol fel rhan o'u cais.

Rydym wedi ymrwymo i ddiogelu plant a lle fo'n briodol byddwn yn gofyn i'r ymgeisydd llwyddiannus ymgymryd â gwiriad gan y Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.

Rhif Elusen Gofrestredig. 312278.

Local Government Scale SO1 SCP23 – 25 £35,377.47 to £36,662.63 pa inc

London Weighting

Fixed Term contract to 31st March 2026 – May be extended subject to funding (plus 6% contributory pension. 35 hours per week).

Due to the immediate need for this post we will be interviewing suitable applicants as they are received.

The Care Navigator will support those with long term conditions to access timely care and community support services. Working closely with Camden GP practices and Integrated Care Teams is required as is accurate record keeping using IT systems. Through timely intervention and care co-ordination, unnecessary hospital admissions, GP appointments and residential placements will be reduced.

The successful candidate will come from an information/advice, social care or health background, must be computer literate, and have excellent people and communication skills, and able to work in a multi-disciplinary team. Experience of person centred planning is required. It is important that a candidate promotes a culture that values, protects and uses information for the success of the organisation and benefit of its clients/patients. For this role it is essential that you to have the ability to travel across Camden as the role involves visiting clients in their own homes. This is a full time role with no job share opportunity and works out of GP practices in Camden. AUC offers a contributory pension, and season ticket or bicycle loan facility.

Closing date: Rolling recruitment

Interview date: TBC

As part of the application process please submit a CV and Covering letter, demonstrating how you meet the shortlisting criteria in the Person Specification. Please also complete and return the criminal convictions declaration form.

Age UK Camden is an Equal Opportunities and London Living Wage Employer. Registered Charity No. 293446