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Training and Implementation Specialist

We are looking to recruit two people to join a mission-led organisation, supporting a friendly and dynamic team.

The Implementation Specialist role is ideal for ambitious, client-focused individuals, passionate about improving services.

It is an exciting time to join the organisation! The team are testing out new ways of working internally to streamline some of the administrative tasks away from this role, piloting new ways to support clients and even redesigning the training!

Position: Training and Implementation Specialist

Location: Remote (national travel with occasional overnight stays required)

Hours: Part-time, 28-35 hours per week

Salary: £38,972 pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Start Date: Between 8th Dec – 5th Jan TBC with candidate

Close Date: Midday Monday 3rd Nov. The team will be in touch with successful candidates by 7th Nov. At this stage they will send you a task which is expected to take no more than 3 hours.

First interviews: 18th Nov, near London Victoria station. Travel will be reimbursed.

Second interviews: Online, Wednesday 19th or Thursday 20th Nov (short, informal chart). Aiming for final decision is 21st November.

About the Role

You will play a vital role in supporting organisations to embed the Outcomes Star into their practice. This means helping clients make the best possible use of the Star through training, advice and practical support.

You will be a trusted partner to clients by building relationships, facilitating learning and supporting organisations to use the Star well so that it can have the greatest impact.

Core aspects of the role include:

• Engaging new enquiries.
• Onboarding & implementation
• Training & learning delivery
• Account management
• Collaboration & innovation.
• Client engagement

This is a varied and rewarding role for someone who enjoys training, relationship-building, problem-solving, and making a positive impact in partnership with organisations across different sectors.

About You

You will have experience in training, facilitation, and/or implementation support.

You will also have:

• Ability to develop and build strong relationships with both clients and colleagues .
• Excellent communicator with good interpersonal skills; able to work effectively, independently and as part of a small team collaborating well with colleagues.
• Ability to adapt support to different organisations and contexts.
• Flexible; with the ability to work in the ever-changing context of a growing organisation.
• Commitment to reflective practice, learning and continuous improvement.
• Willing to work in an evolving role being shaped by clients’ needs.
• Willingness to operate effectively in scaling organisations where processes are still being defined. This role suits someone who is adaptable, resilient, and confident working at pace amid change.
• Strong self-management skills and motivation with the ability to manage your own workload and work independently. Ability to manage and coordinate simultaneous client relationships and projects, and drive projects forwards to achieve tangible results.
• Adaptable and responsive to client needs, able to take initiative with a creative problem-solving approach.
• Committed to delivering a good service to clients and helping them make a difference to the people they support.
• Good IT skills including MS 365 and Teams.

If you’re reading this wondering ‘is it really for me?’ or ‘I don’t quite meet all of the criteria’, then please get in touch to ask some questions or consider applying anyway.

About the Organisation

Join an employee-owned values-based Social Enterprise with a vision of a society in which people are enabled to thrive. As an employee-owned organisation all employees are engaged in the development of the business through a Trust Board, helping homelessness, health, and social care providers improve services by creating engaging visual tools and promoting collaborative ways of working.

What you can expect

• A purposeful, caring and inclusive team operating within an employee-owned trust
• An opportunity to grow and develop yourself through your work
• To be empowered to lead and self-manage with the support of a highly committed team around you
• Opportunities to be involved in projects outside the scope of your role

Benefits include:

• Laptop and mobile phone provided for work purposes
• Open to flexible working arrangements
• Cash health plan
• Generous pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time) & additional days at Christmas (increasing to 30 days with long service)
• Enhanced parental and carer’s leave
• Paid volunteering time
• Opportunities for personal development

We strongly encourage candidates of diverse backgrounds and identities to apply. Each new employee is an opportunity to bring in a unique perspective and strengthen the team, so they are always eager to further diversify the organisation.

You may have experience in areas such as Training, Training and Implementation, Training Officer, Training and Implementation Officer, Training Specialist, Training and Implementation Specialist, Training Coordinator, Training and Implementation Coordinator. #INDNFP

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

WHAT IS START NETWORK? 

Our purpose is to be a catalyst for system-level change that improves the efficiency, effectiveness and ethics of humanitarian action. We do this by working as a network to develop, test & spread new ways of collaborating and resourcing locally-led crisis response and anticipation. 

Our current membership is made up of over 130 local, national and international NGOs based all around the world. We also support 10 national and regional hubs made up of civil society organisations and NGOs as our vehicle for devolving power, resources and accountability. 

OUR SOLUTIONS 

DECENTRAISLING & LOCALLY-LED ACTION: Shifting power and resources and de-centralising decision-making to locally led networks and organisations. 

 EARLY & RAPID FINANCING: Building a global financing system that reduces risk, anticipates, and acts ahead of predictable crises. 

 COMMUNITY-LED INNOVATION: Incentivising innovative, locally led, and contextual solutions and learning from them together with people affected by crises. 

 For more information about Start Network and what we do, please visit our website.  

OUR VALUES 

WE PUT PEOPLE FIRST: Communities come first in our decision-making and programming. 

WE ARE BRAVE: We have great ambition and are willing to explore new things and take risks to achieve it 

WE OPERATE COLLECTIVELY: We leverage the value of working as a network, sharing risk and resources, and learning together. 

WE ARE INCLUSIVE: We see the value in diverse perspectives and work to remove the barriers that prevent voices from being heard. 

WE ARE OPEN: We work transparently and with integrity, building mutual trust in all levels of our work, from governance to programming. 

WE ARE ETHICAL: We behave and operate based on key principles of anti-racism, non-discrimination, and anti-colonialism. This is a work in progress. 

JOB PURPOSE
This role is based in the Finance Team and works closely with the Resource Mobilisation and Programme teams. The role contributes to the effectiveness and impact of our work by supporting the sound financial, grant management, and administrative practices across Start Network. The role will be responsible for the end-to-end grant management cycle for a number of large and / or complex grants from institutional and corporate funders. The postholder will ensure that the financial and administrative systems and procedures for the programmes and budgets are of high quality and compliant with donor and legal requirements.

Data Officer

We are looking for an individual with a keen, analytical mind who is comfortable working with large datasets to be a Data Officer within the Knowledge and Insight team.

Position: SIT62 Data Officer

Location: Home-based, UK, Nationwide. However, occasional travel will be required as part of this role (may include team meetings or other work related meetings)

Salary: Circa £32,100 per annum (inner London weighting £3,950 per annum or outer London weighting £2,275 per annum may be applied in accordance to where you live)

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Contract: This is a 12 month fixed term contract from appointed start date.

Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.

Closing Date: 14 October 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Data Services, the Data Officer will meet data needs relating to the management and delivery of supporter and engagement products. You will work alongside three other Data Officers to assess, prioritise and provide solutions including the building of data selections and journeys for direct marketing purposes and the running of supporter data imports and exports.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Delivering data selections, Building automated journeys for fundraising and engagement activity to support increased income generation and supporter retention, ensuring communications are delivered to agreed Service Level Agreements.
• Providing reports and data sets to supporter product owners, managers and delivery staff to help them maximise the impact of activities.

About You

You will have experience of using CRM Dynamics, Faststats and  PeopleStage and or any Donor CRM for marketing purposes. You will receive support while you are learning to use any of the tools and applications the team use and will be actively encouraged in the development of your data and analytical skills. Communication skills play a key part in this role, because you will need to be able to talk through or present selections or solutions to stakeholders.

You will have a proven record of:

• Working with large datasets for marketing purposes and provide solutions and or data in response to enquiries from colleagues and other teams.
• Using a relational customer/supporter database to import and export data to and from external suppliers; including data mapping and the design of appropriate import processes.
• Use of a marketing automation tools such as Faststats and PeopleStage.

Finding strength through support

The organisation is the only charity in the UK providing lifelong support for all stroke survivors and their families. Providing tailored support to tens of thousands of stroke survivors each year. This support includes one-to-one and group support, funding vital scientific research into stroke prevention, acute treatment, recovery and long-term care, and campaigning to secure the best care for everyone affected by stroke. 

They are here for stroke survivors and their loved ones, from the moment they enter the new and frightening post-stroke world, supporting them every step of the way as they find their strength and their way back to life.

It’s only thanks to the generosity of supporters and donors that they can provide vital support. 

The Association is driven by an ambition to improve the lives of everyone affected by stroke. This means they’re determined to create an equitable and inclusive workplace that benefits from the difference, and thrives on the diversity, of our people. Guided by an approach to solving inequity in stroke, the team are prioritising listening to, and learning from, lived experience across the charity.

The charity are working to improve the representation of this lived experience at all levels within the Association and are eager to recruit applicants from a variety of communities and backgrounds. We are keen to receive applications from people affected by stroke, people of colour, members of LGBT+ communities, and disabled people because these identities and experiences are underrepresented and would add enormous value to how the organisation work.

A Disability Confident employer, the organisation is making great progress focusing on flexible working, reasonable adjustments and access to work. The charity has a variety of staff network groups and are committed to continuously improving diversity and inclusion efforts. If you have questions, or access needs, we’re happy to discuss any support and adjustments we can make throughout the recruitment process so that you’re able to contribute your best in a way that meets your needs.

You may also have experience in areas such as Data, Data Officer, Data Assistant, Data Executive, Data Support Officer, Data Administrator, Data Administration, Data Analyst. #INDNFP

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

Do you enjoy supporting others and making sure teams have the right environment, tools, and resources to do their best work? 

We’re looking for a highly organised and people-centred People & Operations Officer to help keep Community Action Redbridge smoothly and ensuring that our team has the right environment, tools, and resources to thrive. 

This role combines office coordination, HR administration, and health and safety responsibilities, helping to create a welcoming, efficient, and inclusive workplace where everyone can perform at their best. Acting as the first point of contact in our office, you will take pride in maintaining a well-managed and productive space, overseeing office systems, liaising with suppliers, and supporting internal communications. You will also play a key role in organising meetings and team events, supporting internal processes, and ensuring that our administrative systems are robust and well maintained.

In addition, you’ll support the smooth running of our people systems and processes - from recruitment and onboarding to HR record-keeping and policy guidance, becoming a trusted go-to person for staff queries. You will also contribute to creating a safe working environment by supporting health and safety compliance.

This is a great opportunity for someone highly organised, proactive and people-centred, who enjoys variety in their work and wants to make a meaningful difference behind the scenes of a dynamic local charity.

Please note that while there may be occasional flexibility, due to the nature of the role, this post is designed to be primarily office-based. This ensures effective collaboration with team members, access to necessary resources and equipment, and supports the smooth running of day-to-day operations. The role is part-time (28 hours per week), and these hours can be worked over four or five days, depending on your preference. 

About Community Action Redbridge 

Community Action Redbridge is a local infrastructure charity dedicated to building a fairer Redbridge where everyone and every community has an equal opportunity to thrive. Through our work, we support the development of strong and resilient communities where people lead happy, healthy, and fulfilling lives. 

At the heart of our work is a commitment to social justice and to tackling the root causes of inequality. We’re passionate about shifting power, amplifying community voices, and working collaboratively to create social change. 

We do this by: 

• Strengthening and championing the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector, so local organisations have the tools and support they need to grow and thrive. 

• Supporting local people to drive change in their own communities, through social action, volunteering and active participation. 

• Bringing people and organisations together, from the VCSE sector, public services, and local businesses, to collaborate on shared ambitions for Redbridge. 

How to apply

Please submit your CV and a covering letter answering the following 4 questions (no more than 500 words each):

1. Can you describe a time when you have had to manage and balance competing priorities and how you went about this?

2. Can you give us an example of when you had to learn a new system or process and put this into practice?

3. Can you describe your understanding of health and safety in the workplace?

4. Please give one example of how you would go about ensuring that our team has the right environment, tools, and support to thrive?

Please submit your CV and covering letter by 11.59pm on Sunday 19th October.  

Interviews are expected to take place on Tuesday 28th and Wednesday 29th October.

This is an exciting role in a unique organisation.  Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience for all UCL students and to be one of the best students’ unions in the UK and the world.  We aim to build a vibrant and empowered student community with real influence in UCL and beyond, that enables students to enjoy their time at university; pursue their interests and passions; see the world in new ways; and develop the skills and experience to change the world for the better.

We are a registered charity employing over 100 career staff and 300 student staff, delivering a wide range of services and representative functions for UCL students. We have the widest portfolio of services of any student organisation in the country, managing UCL’s extracurricular programmes for sport, music, drama, dance, media, volunteering, academic societies and intercultural engagement; providing a wide range of fantastic social spaces; leading on student democracy and representation across UCL; and offering excellent student support services.

It's an exciting time to join our growing organisation as we lead the delivery of UCL’s groundbreaking new Student Life Strategy. This is enabling us to build more programmes to improve students’ mental and physical wellbeing, promote genuine equity for all, build students’ skills and confidence, develop their international connections and intercultural skills, and make a real contribution to our local community.

We support hybrid working. Excellent benefits including defined benefit pension scheme and generous holiday entitlement. We are proud of high levels of staff engagement and pride ourselves on being a great place to work. We will consider applications to work on a flexible and job share basis wherever possible. 

We are looking for a Grand Challenges Coordinator (Social Enterprise) to support the delivery of a Grand Challenges-aligned social innovation pathway at UCL, enabling students to create innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing social issues. 

The role is a full-time and fixed term contract for 24 months. This role is based at our Bloomsbury campus with flexibility to work from home on a 40/60 basis (40% working from the office).

Duties and Responsibilities

• To coordinate and develop social enterprise activities, connecting students with the local Social Enterprise sector
• Work with the Social Enterprise Manager to support a caseload of Grand Challenges-themed student enterprise projects, including project-related finance, providing guidance and supervision
• To provide 1:1 and group support to any student, including Club and Societies members, who want to develop their own business with social impact, in one of the Grand Challenges themes.
• To coordinate and develop high quality well attended events
• To ensure we get accurate participation data about student enterprise, working with the manager to enable KPI reporting
• To collaborate with social enterprise staff across the university landscape and experts to ensure student activities meet a genuine need and will have social impact
• Support the Social Enterprise Manager to coordinate a network of local businesses, non profits, and government agencies to support the growth and sustainability of social enterprise ventures
• With leadership from the Social Enterprise Manager, collect and manage data accurately to enable impact measurement and data insights to continuously improve and refine the programme 

Play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the magistracy — and through it, the health of the justice system.

We are seeking an inspiring leader to become the next Chief Executive of the Magistrates’ Association, the only independent voice of magistrates in England and Wales.

The MA is a Royal Charter charity with around 12,000 members. For more than a century we have championed magistrates, supported their development, and spoken truth to power on behalf of the magistracy and the wider justice system.

This is a unique opportunity to lead a small, committed team and a wide network of trustees and volunteers at a moment of real change. After years of decline, magistrate numbers are growing again and their role is expanding. Following a major programme of modernisation, the MA is stronger, more visible, and ready to build on this momentum.

As Chief Executive, you will:

• Provide strategic leadership, working closely with the Board of Trustees

• Be a visible and authoritative advocate with government, judiciary, Parliament and the media

• Oversee the delivery of services and support that matter to members

• Lead the growth of our membership, engaging new magistrates and re-connecting with those who have left

• Ensure strong financial and organisational management of the Association

We are looking for an experienced and credible leader with:

• A track record of strategic leadership and organisational development

• Strong financial and business acumen

• The ability to influence at the highest levels and act as a public spokesperson

• Experience of growing a membership body or comparable organisation

• A clear commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

The FEA are recruiting a fixed term Director of Operations and Impact (maternity cover), who will have responsibility for FEA’s operations, culture, governance and impact and evaluation over the coming year.

Working closely with the co-CEOs and Senior Leadership Team, you will oversee the FEA's core operational functions while ensuring seamless continuity and momentum in this strategic direction. You will line manage key staff, steward relationships with external partners, and ensure that the FEA's culture and systems enable the whole organisation to thrive during this important transition.

This is a strategic leadership role that combines operational expertise with a strong focus on learning and impact, perfect for a leader who values the unique contribution that skilled interim leadership can make at key organisational moments.

Key dates

• Applications close: Monday 13 October (9am)

• First round interviews: Wednesday 29 October (online)

• Final interviews: Wednesday 5 November (in person at the Fair Education Alliance office in London)

• Start date: early January 2026

ImpactEd Consulting is acting as recruitment advisor to FEA on this appointment. 

About the opportunity

The Training Officer will have a range of administrative responsibilities relating to Action Tutoring’s tutor training delivery and curriculum resources.

As Training Officer, you will support the Training Team by scheduling sessions in digital systems, organising and checking ID and DBS documents submitted by volunteer tutors, and responding to enquiries to support a smooth tutor journey. The role does not involve delivering training to volunteers

You will also support with managing the version history and corrections of our bespoke tutoring curriculum resources, helping keep our online library of materials accurate and up to date.
 

Deadline: Sunday, 12th October 2025
Interviews: Tuesday, 21st October 2025
Start date: Ideally, as soon as possible
Contract and hours: Part-time 0.8FTE (30hours per week, ideally Monday to Thursday) fixed-term contract until 21st August 2026. 
Please note, this role involves a small amount of evening and weekend work (approximately 90 minutes per week during peak volunteer recruitment periods), scheduled in advance and with time off in lieu given.

Duties and responsibilities

• Process DBS checks for volunteers (training provided). 
• Communicate with volunteers before and after training to guide them through the DBS process and resolve any issues.
• Schedule tutor training events in our CRM, Salesforce, and manage video conferencing set-up in Zoom.
• Support with maintaining and updating tutor training paths on our digital learning management system, 360Learning. 
• Manage the digital storage of our curriculum resources for staff and volunteers, maintaining accurate version control and assisting with corrections and updates.
• Any other ad hoc responsibilities as deemed relevant by the CEO.

Person specification 
Qualification criteria:

• The right to work in the UK.

We are looking for some of the following attributes, though you might be more experienced in some areas than others:

• Strong organisational skills; experience managing complex digital administrative processes with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; experience in assisting customers or other stakeholders with queries.
• Previous professional experience handling sensitive personal information appropriately.
• Proficiency in using Google Workspace.
• Evidence of adapting quickly to new software, including using video-conferencing software to set up events.
• Evidence of adapting quickly to using a CRM system.

You will likely be more successful in this role if you have: 

• Experience managing DBS applications, including supporting applicants with inquiries.
• Experience using Salesforce CRM for administration.
• Experience using Zoom to schedule online events.

AllChild is a UK children’s charity committed to supporting every child to thrive. This is a pivotal moment for the organisation. There is a huge amount of interest in our work – from Central Government, local authorities and private sector funders (including significant corporate organisations and major philanthropists), because of our innovative collective impact and funding model.

We are seeking a Philanthropy Officer to join our Development Team. This role will play a part in managing AllChild’s portfolio of philanthropic supporters, including Trusts, Foundations and Major Donors. You will work closely with the existing Philanthropy Officer, supporting the Philanthropy Manager to steward our existing supporters, as well as build a strong pipeline of prospective donors and secure new funding.

To ensure fairness in selecting the best candidates for this role, we operate a blind recruitment process. Therefore, all applications are anonymised until an interview has been confirmed.

For full details about the role, including the job description, person specification, and list of benefits, please visit our website via the Apply button and download the Job Pack.

Closing date: 24 October 2025.

Interview date: Online interview. We anticipate the first round of interviews to be held w/c 20 October 2025. More details will be provided following the invitation to interview.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

We prioritise safeguarding at AllChild. Our recruitment follows strict guidelines outlined in our Safer Recruitment and Selection Policy. Please read our Safer Recruitment and Selection Policy on our website.

We are proud to be an employer that puts Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at the core of all that we do, for the benefit of our employees, our partners, and the communities that we work with.

We are proud of our diversity and are therefore keen to receive applications from people who may be underrepresented in our AllChild community. Please read our EDI statement on our website.

Please inform us of any accessibility needs for the application or interview process. We will address them when scheduling interviews.

A home is the foundation for everything. Join SPEAR’s Housing First team in Tower Hamlets and help people who’ve experienced rough sleeping to secure and keep a safe, permanent place to live.

Location: Tower Hamlets, London
Salary: £33,364 per year 
Hours: 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday

As a Housing First Worker, you’ll:

• Build trusting relationships and provide flexible, one-to-one support.
• Work in partnership with the London Borough of Tower Hamlets and local agencies to help people stay housed, improve their wellbeing and feel part of the community.
• Respond to changing priorities and manage situations as they arise, making sure services reach those who need them most.

What we’re looking for
You’ll bring experience of supporting people affected by homelessness or other complex challenges, plus the empathy, resilience and practical skills to make a lasting impact. You’ll know how to build rapport, plan support, and work collaboratively with housing and health services.

Why join us
At SPEAR, you’ll be part of a friendly, skilled charity team dedicated to ending homelessness. We offer comprehensive training, opportunities to progress, and strong wellbeing support—so you can thrive while helping others do the same.

Your Benefits

• Generous holiday – 26 days plus public holidays, rising by up to 5 extra days with length of service
• Wellbeing & EAP – 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme with free counselling, money and legal advice
• Health support – Occupational health service and free annual eye test (with contribution towards glasses if required)
• Cycle to Work – Save on a new bike and accessories through salary sacrifice
• Season ticket loan – Interest-free loan for annual travel passes
• Moving house day – Extra day’s leave when you move home
• Financial security – Life assurance (4× salary) and interest-free emergency staff loan
• Family-friendly policies – Enhanced maternity and adoption pay, plus flexible working options
• Career development – Ongoing training, learning and progression opportunities
• Blue Light Card – Discounts across a wide range of shops, restaurants and services

The Veterans’ Foundation’s purpose is to improve the lives of all within the armed forces community who are in need. They do this by raising funds which they award to organisations having a real impact on those currently serving, veterans and their families. Military charities undertaking life-changing work need vital funds to support and sustain their work with beneficiaries.

One of the UK’s fastest-growing military charities, the Veterans’ Foundation was established in 2016 to support serving and former members of the armed forces, operationally qualified seafarers, and their families who are in need. Since its launch, the Foundation has awarded over £30 million in grants to nearly 500 charities and organisations delivering more than 1,000 life-changing projects across the UK. Grants range from a few hundred pounds to £200,000 and support a wide range of needs, including mental health, homelessness, poverty and social isolation. The charity is primarily funded by the Veterans’ Lottery, the UK’s largest single-charity lottery.

We are looking for x1 permanent full time (35 hours per week) and x1 0.5 FTE (17.5 hours per week) FTC (18 months) Grants Assessment Officers to join the Grants Team at the Veterans' Foundation. The Grants Assessment Officer plays a vital role in the assessment of grant requests and will maximise the impact and effectiveness of the Foundation’s funding by ensuring we are supporting projects and activities which are closely aligned to our strategic priorities.

The key focus of the role is the assessment of applications across our existing Grant Programmes, reviewing grant monitoring and providing appropriate levels of support to grant holders during the period of funding.

The post holder will help ensure our grant application processes run efficiently and effectively, carrying out thorough desk and UK-wide field-based assessment of applications made to the foundation.  They will be a key point of contact for external enquiries to the Grants Team.

LOCATION: Home-based (hybrid), ideally based in the Midlands, to provide reach across the UK for assessment/project visits to monitor grant progress.

Key responsibilities:

• Undertake full and thorough assessment of funding requests, carrying out both in person and online meetings and tasks to ensure that detailed recommendations are written-up and presented for consideration within agreed lead times as defined within the schedule of Decision Meetings
• Work closely with the Grants Support Officer, helping to ensure that payments to current grant holders are released on a timely basis and within the context of agreed protocols and procedures
• Carry out monitoring reviews and visits of funded projects based on reporting provided by Grant Holders
• Assist with broader provision of information and guidance at the point of application and through attendance at funding/networking events
• Manage relationships with our Grant holders including working with them to resolve any issues raised during the period of funding
• Maintain relationships with our Grant Holders and stakeholders, to support them in resolving issues raised during the period of funding
• Contribute to the Grant Team’s ongoing efforts to innovate and improve processes which increase access and engagement for applicants and grant holders
• Provide support for Decision Meetings including preparation of Salesforce reports for decision meetings where grant applications are reviewed
• Assist in any other duties required for the efficient running of the Veterans’ Foundation Grants Programme.

Qualifications/Experience

• Knowledge of the Veterans’ Foundation, the UK funding landscape and current challenges faced by our grant holders and the wider voluntary sector
• Understanding of voluntary sector legal structures (constituted groups, charities and CICs) and their good governance
• Good knowledge of ‘Outcomes’ and ‘Indicators / Activities’ and their role in both demonstrating and considering the impact of projects
• Understanding of the impact charities are seeking to make and an ability to respond creatively to risks and opportunities they face
• Experience in presenting and/or group facilitation both in person and online
• Experience of liaising with grant holders or charities
• Basic understanding of current GDPR
• Experienced and Proficient in Salesforce
• Confident working with Microsoft Office

Personal Skills & Qualities - Essential

• Working effectively as part of a collaborative team environment, but also using your own initiative proactively
• High emotional intelligence with excellent communication skills with a wide range of audiences and stakeholders
• Skilled in questioning, giving and processing feedback and making judgements
• Excellent organisational skills
• High attention to detail
• Critical reading, review and strong writing skills.

Personal Skills & Qualities - Desirable

• A grant/project management qualification or relevant experience
• Experience of providing information, advice and guidance to voluntary sector groups
• Managing support enquiries sensitively both face to face and via email
• Experience in working to deadlines and within agreed budget
• Skilled in questioning, giving and processing feedback and making judgements
• Inquisitive with an ability to make good judgements and manage risk.

Additional Information

The Veterans’ Foundation welcomes applications from across the UK, but ideally the postholder would be based in the Midlands (England) to allow reach to our applicants and grant holders across the UK. This is a home working role and applicants will be expected to be able to confirm that they are able to work in this way (IT and any essential equipment will be provided). The Veterans’ Foundation is committed to hybrid and other forms of flexible working.  Attendance at occasional team meetings or awaydays will be expected – these could be in Edinburgh, London or elsewhere in the UK.  There will be a requirement for the postholder to carry out occasional project visits to consider new requests or monitor existing grant progress. Therefore travel and occasional overnight stays across the UK form a key aspect to this role.  The Veterans’ Foundation is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and to providing development and training opportunities.

For 140 years, the Forces Employment Charity has proudly supported Service leavers, veterans, and their families in building successful civilian careers. We provide veterans with life-long, life-changing support, jobs, and training opportunities, regardless of circumstances, rank, length of service, or reason for leaving.

By working for FEC, you will become part of a vibrant team living the charity’s values: Expert, Supportive, Passionate, Open and Honest, Resilient, and Collaborative.

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Brief role description

The People Team Administrator provides comprehensive administrative support to the People Team, with responsibility for recruitment and onboarding of new employees, maintaining accurate employee records, coordinating benefits, and acting as the first point of contact for employee queries. The role holds ownership of HR administration, including the production of HR paperwork, and serves as the day-to-day generalist HR contact for all employees on behalf of the team.

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In addition, the People Team Administrator plays a key role in supporting the implementation of the Charity’s HR strategy and associated projects, providing robust support to the Head of People and the People Team Advisor and wider stakeholders across the organisation. The role requires compliance at all times with company policies, procedures, and prevailing UK employment legislation.

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Interested? Want to know more about the Charity? ​Check out our website

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Eager to know more about the role? ​Have a look at the Job Description 

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What’s in it for you? ​Check out our Benefits.

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Have we convinced you to apply? ​If so, submit your CV and Covering Letter by Friday, 17 October 2025.

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Got questions about the role? Get in touch with the People Team 

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Please note: Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert; therefore, we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. ​

If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made The People Team aware before applying. 

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff by fostering an inclusive, supportive environment where everyone, including those with disabilities, can thrive, develop, and achieve their full potential. We actively encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and ensure reasonable adjustments are made to support candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. 

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Project Worker - Mockingbird

Making a Difference in Foster Care!
 

We are seeking a talented individual to join our team of passionate and dynamic project workers.  You will make a vital contribution helping to sustain and expand this model throughout the UK. In this role you will help make a difference and improve the lives of foster families and of children and young people in foster care

Position: Project Worker – Mockingbird
Salary: £32,480 – £37,555 per annum
 

Location:Home based in the North West / Yorkshire or Midlands England, with travel required throughout UK. Applicants MUST live in these areas to be considered.
 

Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week
 

Closing date: 31st October
Interview dates: Friday 14th November (held in person in Leeds, venue TBC)

About the Role

As a Mockingbird Project Worker you will support services to deliver sustainable foster care. This exciting programme is currently working with over a hundred fostering services across England, Scotland and Wales, and is looking to grow further. Mockingbird is an evidence-based model structured around the support and relationships an extended family provides. The model nurtures the relationships between children, young people and foster families supporting them to build a resilient and caring community.

You will make a vital contribution helping to sustain and expand this model throughout the UK. In this role you will work directly with fostering services to help make a difference and improve the lives of foster families and of children and young people in foster care. You will provide guidance and support to fostering services to enable them to understand, implement and sustain the Mockingbird model.

This is a great opportunity to join the Mockingbird programme at an exciting time of continued growth in a role that offers the opportunity to have a genuine impact on the experiences and outcomes for looked after children and fostering families.

About You

We're seeking individuals who are:

• Experienced in delivering training and coaching, both online and in person within fostering or children’s services.
• Passionate about improving the lives of children and young people in care.
• Skilled in relationship-building and confident working across multidisciplinary teams.
• Organised and self-motivated, able to manage a varied workload and travel regularly.
• Familiar with children’s social care policy and practice (fostering knowledge is a strong advantage).
• Committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Essential:

• Experience in delivering training and support both online and in-person.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Confident IT skills, including Microsoft Teams and Office 365.
• Willingness to travel and work flexibly across your region and the UK.

Desirable:

• Understanding of the Mockingbird model.
• Experience working with foster carers, local authorities, or independent fostering agencies.
• Lived experience of the care system.

The role is home based (applicants MUST live within the Northwest/Yorkshire or Midlands area) and will require extensive travel and occasional overnight stays within the UK on a regular basis. 

About the Organisation

As the UK’s leading fostering charity, they work with fostering services and foster families to transform children’s lives. The Mockingbird programme is one of the most exciting developments in foster care, improving stability and outcomes by replicating the support of an extended family. They offer a flexible, inclusive and supportive work culture where your contribution truly matters.

What We Offer

• 38 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Enhanced maternity, adoption, and sick pay
• Pension scheme and life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7)
• Season ticket loan
• Eye care contributions

Other roles you may have experience in could include: Mockingbird Liaison Worker, Family Support Worker, Children’s Project Worker, Children’s Support Worker, Therapeutic Fostering Worker, Fostering Support Officer, Learning and Development Coordinator, Practice Development Officer, Community Support Worker, Social Care Project Worker,

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

Mind in Enfield and Barnet is a fast-growing charity in North London providing much needed therapy, wellbeing support and advocacy services to people with mental health problems. 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for 2 experienced Crisis Outreach Workers to support Mind in Enfield and Barnet's Family Hubs Service.This role is to support individuals during the perinatal period (expecting and up to 2 years after birth)  presenting at the Family Hubs experiencing mental health crisis and problems gain immediate support

The purpose of the Outreach Worker is to work with adults during the perinatal period (pre birth up to 2 years after birth), including both parents and carers. You will work as part of MiEB perinatal family hub team to identify those at risk of crisis and ensure referral pathways are in place to facilitate rapid engagement

The successful candidates should have a minimum 2 years experience of working with people with mild, moderate and severe mental health issues. Experience of utilising de-escalation techniques, and supporting clients presenting in emotional distress

Please see the attached job descrition which includes all duties and skills required.

This is a part-time position, 22 hours per week covering the service between 9-5 Monday to Friday. There may be a need for crossover hours up until 6pm to facilitate joint working with our crisis café 

The role is based at the Family Hubs within Craig Park and Ponders End in Enfield. You will also be based at the  Enfield Mind office at 275 Fore Street, N9 0PD.