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We have a new opportunity for an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) Team Leader to join the 'Pathfinder' project in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.
This project will support victims of domestic abuse in the Family Court. You will be responsible for IDVA practice and ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of all requested supporting documentation.
The post is for 37.5 hours a week and whilst initially fixed term, this may be extended.
We'd love to hear from you…
What we offer
At Victim Support, we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent. Our competitive rewards and benefits package includes:
- Flexible Working Options: Including hybrid working.
- Generous Annual Leave: 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave.
- Birthday Leave: An extra day off for your birthday.
- Welcome Bonus: £500 on successful completion of probation period.
- Pension Plan: 5% employer contribution.
- Enhanced Allowances: Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments.
- Exclusive Discounts: High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts.
- Financial Wellbeing: Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance.
- Wellbeing Support: Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support.
- Inclusive Networks: Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes.
- Sustainable Travel: Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans.
- Career Development: Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career progression.
About the Role
As a IDVA Team Leader (Pathfinder project) you will be part of a multi-disciplinary team, and will take referrals from CAFCASS to arrange support for victims of domestic abuse entering or going through family court proceedings. You will allocate these to the team of IDVA's, that you will directly manage. You will case review all open supported cases. You will ensure all reports created are accurate and compliant with data protection legislation and guides.
Key Responsibilities:
- Direct support to IDVA and regular supervision / line management
- Report writing and checking for CAFCASS and other partners.
- Monitoring and recording activity and outcomes measured.
About You:
Ideally, you will have:
- - A good understanding around the issues of domestic abuse and its implications for children and young people
- - Knowledge of family court proceedings
- - Ability to write concise, factual, effective reports
- - Experience of developing and maintaining effective working relationships
You will need:
- Training for IDVA Managers, if available
This role involves regular travel and due to the locations, a driving license and access to a vehicle is considered an essential requirement. If you are unable to drive because of a disability, please indicate this in your application in your personal statement so we can explore the feasibility of alternative arrangements.
About Us:
Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. We put them at the heart of our organisation and our support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
At Victim Support, we're proud to celebrate diversity and create a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We're committed to being an antiracist organisation, and we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from Black and Asian and other minoritised communities.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria. We are also happy to make reasonable adjustments during the selection process.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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The Baobab Centre is a non-residential therapeutic community supporting unaccompanied minors who have experienced human rights abuses and are seeking asylum, refugee status and settlement in the United Kingdom.
As an ‘advocate’ caseworkers support young people to express their views and wishes, to stand up for their rights, make choices and access opportunities.
As a Casework Advocate you will understand the impact of specific human rights abuses on the development of children and young people in exile and their individual experiences of loss, trauma and grief on their mental health and well-being.
As a Casework Advocate you will be out and about with young people - accompanying to appointments and encouraging their involvement and access to their community and support networks. You must be prepared to challenge certain decisions and practices where required for the welfare of the young person. The role can involve supporting young people to initiate legal challenges when necessary and advocating on young person’s behalf where required.
Please read the attached job description.
Interviews will be Wednesday 1st October and then an interview with our community members will be on Friday 3rd in the afternoon, if shortlisted.
The Baobab Centre is a non-residential therapeutic community that offers support to young survivors of human rights abuses seeking refuge in the UK
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are seeking a qualified Specialist ISVA (Independent Sexual Violence Advisor) to join our Advocacy team at Respond. The role includes providing pro-active emotional, practical and advocacy support for adults with learning disabilities and autistic people with complex or multiple needs who have experienced any form of sexual violence and are engaging, (or considering engaging) with the criminal justice system. The ISVA will work across London to provide non-judgmental, trauma-informed emotional support, working in partnership with other London sexual violence support services.
Our ideal candidate will have experience in the ISVA role as well as a friendly and relational approach to working with clients. You will have the ability to build trusting relationships, work in an empowering and inclusive way and support clients to heal following sexual abuse and develop coping capacity. You will be a self-motivated individual who will engage with a wider range of people who have experience sexual violence, and other barriers to justice.
This is an exciting opportunity to join an inclusive and passionate team, and you will be supported by the ISVA Service Manager in your ongoing development. Respond values and encourages working in a collaborative and compassionate way, as we support each other to address one of the most enduring injustices; of the experience of trauma to autistic people and people with learning disabilities and their families.
Background information about Respond
Respond started in 1991 and has grown from a small London based charity to a medium sized national charity in recent years. Our mission is to reduce the impact of trauma in the lives of people with learning disabilities and autistic people, by developing trusting relationships, through psychotherapeutically informed services.
An important part of our work at Respond is working in a trauma-informed way. What this means for us is that we hold in mind the impact of trauma at all levels of the organisation, and all staff take part in reflective practice or team dynamics.
We are keen to encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates including people with lived experience, who are both interested in working in partnership to provide advocacy support, as well as supporting people with learning disabilities and autistic people who have experienced trauma.
We are committed to the furthering of human rights, equality, and positive social change through our therapeutic and advocacy work and are committed to anti-racism and other forms of anti-discriminatory practice. We recognise that we need to continually keep this as a focus in our work and as an integral part of our organisational strategy.
We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement in the person specification, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable for this role. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles within the organisation.
Respond Benefits package (all per financial year)
We offer a generous and comprehensive package of flexible benefits to all of our staff.
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Hybrid working model, which means that if you’re full time you make a commitment to be working in the office at least two days a week, with the remainder working from home. Part time hours are altered accordingly.
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Generous paid leave benefits including 28.5 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays), with some to be taken between Christmas and New year.
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Up to 4 weeks paid sickness leave at full pay and a further 4 weeks at half pay,
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Discretionary study leave to support training relevant to your role.
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Paid leave to employees who may need to take one day off a year when a religious festival falls on a workday.
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Up to 5 days paid time off for dependents per financial year.
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Opportunity to apply for up to 2 days (14 hours) paid leave per year to participate in volunteering activities relevant to the role.
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Access to a workplace pension scheme, administered by NEST, with a minimum 5% employee contribution and 3% employer contribution from commencement of employment.
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Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which includes 24/7 telephone service and counselling.
Note all of the above days per annum stated are pro rata’d for part time employees.
If you’d like to find out more about this role, please read through the job description and our person specification. When you apply, please send a CV and address the points in the person specification in an accompanying supporting statement. Your statement should be no more than 2 sides of A4.
Closing date for applications: 12th September 2025
When you apply, please send a CV and address the points in the person specification in an accompanying supporting statement. Your statement should be no more than 2 sides of A4.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Organisation
The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats, and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London. These are Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James’s Park, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park, and Bushy Park.
We also manage other important public spaces, including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. Our eight Royal Parks and other iconic green spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK, with tens of millions of visits every year.
We are now looking for a Head of Security to join us on a full-time, two-year fixed term contract basis, working 36 hours per week.
The Benefits
- £65,000 - £72,000 per annum, depending on experience, with an 8.5% allowance in lieu of overtime/on-call requirements (non-pensionable)
- 26 days' annual leave, plus public holidays
- Pension scheme (3% employee contribution; up to 10% employer contribution)
- Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan
- Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders
- Learning and development opportunities
- Cycle to work scheme
- Offices in a beautiful location
This is a new opportunity for strategic security leader ready to shape and deliver a robust, values-driven operating model.
The Role
As the Head of Security, you will define and lead our security operations, ensuring our environments are safe, secure, and welcoming for all. This is a pivotal role that blends strategic oversight with operational assurance, working across teams to embed best practice and resilience.
You’ll support senior leadership and work alongside key partners such as the Met Police in developing and implementing a public-facing security operating model aligned with our legal obligations, contractual commitments, and core values.
You will also ensure comprehensive security risk assessments are conducted across operational teams, identifying and mitigating risks in close coordination with Health & Safety.
Additionally, you will:
- Collaborate with staff to design and implement procedures that reduce risk, respond to incidents, and foster a secure and reassuring environment for visitors and colleagues
- Lead on security governance, ensuring clear documentation, compliance, and reporting of incidents and investigations
- Contribute to the creation of a new internal security policy, supporting the Director of Corporate Services.
About You
To be considered as the Head of Security, you will need:
- Significant experience of strong partnerships with evidence of building and maintaining effective relationships, negotiation and influencing
- Significant experience of conducting, facilitating and documenting effective risk assessments, with appropriate scoring and risk mitigation
- Good knowledge and awareness of relevant security regulations and standards, and relevant legislation
- Effective networking to maintain high profile links e.g. with police, Councils etc through partnership and stakeholder engagement.
We want to put everyone in the best possible position to succeed and use Recite-me accessibility software. At the top of the application page, there is an “Accessibility Tools” button which you can use to complete the application form in a way that works for you. If you think that you may need more support to complete our application process, please do get in touch.
The Royal Parks is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Please visit our website to find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
We provide free access to London’s beautiful, natural and historic green spaces, to help improve everyone’s quality of life and wellbeing.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Position: Sessional Therapist
Contract length: Part time / engaged on a self employed basis
Hours: Up to 4 Client Hours per Week – To Suit the needs of the client base
Salary: £65.00 - Per Therapy Session, (50 minute sessions + administrative tasks)
Reporting to: Rainbow Mind: Therapy Service Manager
Base: Rainbow Mind Northern Hub, The Angel Centre, Salford M3 6FA
About Us:
Rainbow Mind Greater Manchester (A service delivered by Mind in Salford) is an LGBTQIA+ led service delivering community mental health interventions across Greater Manchester. Rainbow Mind provides a range of innovative services for LGBTQIA+ people and has collaborations and engagement with a diverse range of local and national LGBTQIA+ organisations that support cultural, gender, sexuality, and relationship diversity relevant services.
Rainbow Mind services engage with local and diverse communities and we are committed to offer support and respect to anyone facing a mental health problem. The organisation offers opportunities for learning and development and supports a collaborative and creative working environment. Our overarching mission is to champion for LGBTQIA+ mental health and to redress the disparity in inequalities the community experience across Greater Manchester and England wide.
Role Overview:
Are you a trained counsellor with a passion about supporting the LGBTQIA+ community? Are you looking for a role that offers flexibility for between 2-4 session/hours per week?
We have an exciting new opportunity within the Rainbow Mind Therapy Service in Salford to deliver both face to face and online counselling and therapy services to members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Clients will be allocated by the Rainbow Mind Therapy Service Manager who will also provide additional support. Monthly group supervision is also provided.
We are looking for an experienced counsellor, with a background in humanistic modalities and have trained in, or have knowledge in, Compassion Focused Therapies and with experience working within the LGBTQIA+ community.
Closing date: 5pm on Friday 12th September 2025
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.
Mind in Salford is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities and those from marginalised and underrepresented groups.
No agencies please.
The Richmond Group has delivered a programme of work, funded by Sport England, including delivery of We Are Undefeatable (WAU), a social marketing campaign, the development of resources for patients and professionals, packs, evaluation of a suite of physical activity projects and a system influencing programme.
We are now entering a new phase of the programme, through extended partnership funding from Sport England, which aims to increase both our system influencing and place-based activity and integrate this work with our WAU campaign. The aim is to drive system change with a focus on reducing physical inactivity levels amongst people with long term conditions, who are twice as likely to be inactive as the general population.
To deliver this work we need a Policy Officer to play a pivotal role in supporting the system change we're seeking through impactful influencing activity. This role will:
* Support delivery of our influencing plans nationally and locally with a focus on policy and public affairs activity
* Report to the Senior Influencing Manager
* Work closely across the whole RG Physical Activity Programme team, RG secretariat and our coalition members.
This is a fixed-term contract ending March 2028.
We operate a hybrid working model. We offer flexibility on working from home but require the applicant to be in our central London office once per week, on average. Travel costs to the London office are the responsibility of the postholder and are not covered by the charity.
Age UK Grade 6L
Must haves:
The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process: Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P
Experience
- Developing policy positions, proposals and analysis and delivering influencing activity that drives change in policy and practice A, I
- Writing effective, accessible communications including influencing briefing resources and reports T
- Demonstrating strong interpersonal skills, collaboration and negotiation to develop and manage successful relationships, ideally at a national and local level. A, I
- Presenting at conferences, facilitating meetings confidently and effectively, and networking. I, T
- Monitoring and evaluating influencing activity I
Skills and knowledge
- Understanding of the lived experience of people with multiple long term health conditions I, T
- Strong political awareness, with an understanding of the health and care system and policy landscape in England, including public health, prevention and the social determinants of health I
- Strong analytical skills - interpreting statistical evidence, research and lived experience to develop practical insights and purposeful recommendations and understand the impact of influencing activity A, I
- Confidence navigating complexity, ambiguity and change and ability to digest complex policy issues and translate into influencing opportunities and practical implementation I
- Ability to work in a fast paced, complex environment, and collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders I
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to adapt tone and message for different audiences and produce clear, concise and persuasive communication A, I
- Excellent team working skills along with an ability to use own initiative and work independently A, I
- Proactive, creative and flexible approach to identifying and taking forward opportunities and shaping new ideas I, T
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads, manage competing demands and work calmly and confidently under pressure A
What we offer in return
- Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
- Wellbeing days - 2 paid days per year (pro rata for our part-time colleagues)
- Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Bupa health cashback plan and EAP
- Car Benefit scheme, Cycle to Work scheme
- Home & Tech - apply to buy any Home & Tech items from 'Currys' & 'IKEA', up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free.
- Blue Light Card scheme
- You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.
Additional Information
Supporting statements and anonymisation
Candidates are expected to provide a supporting statement that explains how they meet the competencies annotated with an 'A' in the job description, to assess suitability for the position. Age UK acknowledges and accepts that AI may be used to support the application; we do expect candidates to personalise experience, knowledge and skills and failure to do so, may result in your application being rejected.
Please submit a Word version of your CV as it will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role. Our system is unable to anonymise supporting statements and heavily formatted CVs. Please could you remove any personal information including your name before you upload to support our inclusive recruitment process. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us if invited for interview.
Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme
Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. Age UK is a Disability Confident Scheme employer. Due to high numbers of applications received, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Reasonable adjustments
Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs, by contacting the Recruitment Team. Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions.
Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.
Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
For a full list of benefits please visit our website.
Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week or part time 30 hours per week
Salary: £30,371 - £39,716 (pro rata for part time working)
Contract: Permanent (hybrid working)
Area of work: Predominantly in the west of our area (may be required to assist across other parts of the South East).
Are you passionate about connecting people with nature and empowering communities to protect rivers? Do you have experience delivering engaging volunteering and citizen science programmes that inspire real environmental action? Join us and play a pivotal role in restoring rare chalk streams, and other river habitats.
About the Role
SERT’s ambition is to reach as many people as possible in the South East, to teach and show them the importance of rivers in the environment, and how everyone can play a part in restoring them. We also want to be more reflective of the diverse communities who live in the South East, and build partnerships within these communities to reach a broader audience.
This role will lead the development and delivery of volunteering and community outreach activities that connect people with their local rivers. Activities will include practical volunteering such as river clean-ups, planting days, and invasive species control, as well as citizen science, guided walks, and community workshops.
About you
For this role we are looking for someone who is:
- A self starter who is able to research, approach and secure funds for developing your programme of delivery.
- Enjoys and has a demonstrable experience writing, organising and managing a programme for volunteers and communities.
- Enjoys seeking out new opportunities and funding as well as keeping your existing volunteers engaged.
- A people person, who is able to plan, organise and multi task. You can think on your feet whilst being adaptable to varying situations, always remaining calm.
- Deeply passion and understanding of our natural environment and enjoy outdoor activities.
About us
Working at the South East Rivers Trust is rewarding, fulfilling and fast-paced. We are a fast growing Trust looking to expand what we are able to offer our communities, to understand their natural environment, including rare chalk streams, within the South East of England. We collaborate with energy and professionalism, guided by our values of delivering high-quality work, using expertise and science, building strong relationships, and bringing positivity and integrity to everything we do. If this sounds like the right environment for you - we’d love to hear from you.
Please visit our website for more information.
How to apply:
You will need to email the following documents in (details are on our website) :
- Your CV
- a completed SERT Application for Employment - please specify if you are interested in full-time or part-time working.
- Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form (optional)
The deadline for application is 11:59pm on Sunday 21st September 2025. We reserve the right to close the recruitment early.
Interviews will be potentially w.c. 29th September 2025.
If you would like to discuss the position please visit our website for more information on how to do this.
Please note: All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We do not have a sponsorship licence for overseas applicants.
All applicants must have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
We help rivers thrive again for communities and nature.




The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are recruiting a Head of Services to provide leadership and operational oversight of PAPYRUS’ Community Services and HOPELINE247, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, compassionate, and effective suicide prevention support. This role drives service innovation, strengthens community engagement, and upholds PAPYRUS’ mission to reduce young suicide across the UK.
What you will do:
- Develop and implement operational strategies that support and drive business objectives.
- Identify opportunities for improvement and expansion, driving initiatives that enhance market presence and profitability.
- Oversee daily operations across multiple departments, ensuring smooth workflow and efficient resource allocation.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing Services team, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, beneficiaries and partners
- Assume contract responsibility for agreed operational departments
- Be an ambassador for the charity and engage effectively with stakeholders across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- A bachelor’s degree Level or equivalent professional qualification in Leadership, Management, Health, Social Care, Social Sciences, Education, Business Development, Community Work, or Public Health
- A proven track record of being part of a leadership team which shapes an organisation’s strategy and drives effective delivery
- A previous experience in a high-level ambassadorial role, being an authoritative spokesperson of the organisation
- A proven track record of creating and leading an effective team, driving their performance and enabling their development.
- Experience in risk identification and management
- The ability to identify market opportunities and develop new business
- Excellent and persuasive communication skills and proven ability to work with the print and broadcast media
Please visit the careers site for the full job description and person specification for the role.
Salary: £56,708 per annum (SCP 46) progressing by increments to £60,093 per annum (SCP 49).
Hours: 36 hours per week Location: Warrington office or home based
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: You will receive 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time workers), hybrid and flexible working arrangements, an attractive pension scheme, Simply Health membership, enhanced sick pay and enhanced parental pay. Please visit our website for more details.
Closing date: midnight on 14th September 2025
We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier if we receive sufficient applications so, please submit your application as soon as possible.
PAPYRUS is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment, and its recruitment policies are designed to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender re-assignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
PAPYRUS is committed to safeguarding all children, young people and adults at risk that interact with the organisation. The organisation recognises its responsibility to safeguard the welfare of these vulnerable groups by a commitment to procedures to protect them. The charity expects all staff and volunteers to fully support and promote these commitments.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Description
Citizens UK
Citizens UK is the UK’s biggest, most diverse and most effective people-powered alliance. We bring communities and local organisations together to work on issues that matter; from campaigning for zebra crossings on dangerous roads, to reforming the immigration system, to the Living Wage campaign. We have a track record of winning change through hundreds of local and national campaigns. We know everyday people have the ability to shape the world around them. We believe that through developing local leaders, we can drive nationwide change and create community-led solutions to big and small problems.
Citizens Essex is a relatively-young Chapter of Citizens UK, covering 3 main geographical areas: Colchester, Chelmsford, and Southend. Our ideal candidate for the position of Senior Organiser has high emotional intelligence, is curious about other people, politically astute, and is fundamentally relational. They will have a track record of making things happen, be able to work with a high degree of independence, are comfortable with uncertainty, and able to think strategically as well as operationally. They will be interested in understanding and working with different sectors and types of organisations, as well as engaging with people from a wide range of faiths and cultures which are different to their own. They are an excellent communicator. They will learn and teach the craft of broad-based organising and be interested in receiving feedback to support their own development and growth. They will build and maintain relationships with a large number of leaders across the County and coach them to take action together on a common agenda.
Community Organising
Through our theory of social change, called community organising, we train thousands of everyday people to lead change in their communities, equipping them with the skills to hold politicians and other powerholders to account. We are made up of 500+ member organisations in powerful alliances throughout the UK. Our members include schools, universities, faith groups, parents’ groups, health practices, charities, trade unions and other civil society organisations.
Purpose
At Citizens UK, our organisers and project staff work within communities to develop leaders, strengthen organisations, campaign for change and organise across difference. There are various project roles and operational, communication, finance and HR roles that support the organisation and project staff and organisers to deliver on this mission and work. This work is rewarding and can be challenging; it requires a personal commitment to inclusion, a willingness to listen and disagree respectfully, and an interest in working in an organisation where our staff, member institutions and leaders will come from a diversity of backgrounds and often hold views that may be very different from our own. More information about how we operate within this context and build trusted relationships across difference can be found on our website and is covered in induction. Onboarding and navigating this relational culture, and type of work, is supported by line managers and further training.
Main Responsibilities
A Senior Organiser is mastering the craft of community organising and taking increasing responsibility for developing major campaigns, managing budgets and managing staff. They operate with a high degree of independence and are significant contributors to CUK-wide functions such as training. Senior Organisers model the broad-based community organising methodology in their work including the building of relational power, the recruitment and retention of dues-paying institutions, the development of leaders, the strengthening of member institutions, leader-led public actions, and the winning of systemic change.
You will bring communities together to drive change both locally, regionally, and nationally. This role will work closely with local civic institutions, such as churches, mosques, schools, universities, unions and other community groups to:
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develop the leadership of people within those organisations - our 'leaders' who lead the campaigns we work on
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help them identify the changes they want to see and create strategies to win those changes
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strengthen institutions’ own abilities to achieve their missions.
This includes listening to members of the community to find common issues, engaging local decision-makers through meetings, and planning in-person ‘actions’, where you might hold those in power to account. All of this work is underpinned by the knowledge that everyday people have the ability to shape the world around them. This work will be rooted locally, but you will be a part of a bigger national drive to make change alongside diverse local alliances across the UK. In Essex, the work is currently focusing on the first Mayoral Election for the County but you will also work on other campaign priorities that are developed through the institutions you work with.
Working as a Senior Organiser for Citizens UK, reporting to Regional Supervisor for the South of England, your main responsibilities will include:
Build relational power to further the goals of CUK
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Develop a comprehensive power analysis for Essex, particularly as the County will elect its first Mayor in May 2026
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Develop and grow strong working relationships with power players at a county-wide level or sector, including journalists; taking the initiative to establish new relationships as required
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Conduct one-to-one relational meetings in order to develop relationships with leaders; demonstrating timely and effective agitation to stimulate action
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Work effectively with local journalists and media outlets to further CUK’s goals
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Develop a strategic plan to enhance people’s participation in public life as well as enhance non-partisan political and democratic practices across Essex.
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Develop a strategy built on an acute sense of how communities and institutions behave within, and across, the cultures and contexts of Essex.
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Develop a plan that enables clear and impactful cross-institutional collaboration across Essex.
Identify and develop relational leaders prepared to act with others for the common good
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Work with and learn from the best veteran leaders on key actions
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Play a central role in the development of primary leaders; creating plans with them that are carried out
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Nominate leaders for training on the core taster curriculum and for National Training
Strengthen institutions and develop BBOs
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Organise diverse alliances to work together locally but, most importantly, at chapter level
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Create/develop a leadership team of representatives from several institutions at chapter and local that are successful in combining action with growth
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Design organising strategies that combine internal & external action
Support leaders through the Cycle of Action to create change
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Take the staff lead on chapter-wide actions and campaigns; aiming to achieve significant wins at chapter/campaign level
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Facilitate Issues Workshops and Delegates Assemblies and, in March 2026, a Mayoral Accountability Assembly
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Develop strategies for significant impact; with comprehensive plans & tactics
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Support actions, ensuring publicity, and facilitating high level negotiations
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Evaluate the effectiveness of actions; demonstrating ability to incorporate lessons learned into future actions
Contribute to CUK’s financial viability through effective fundraising & financial management
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Recruit new dues paying institutions; negotiating annual membership dues and letters of understanding as required
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Recruit and work with large organisations; ensuring that they invest into the alliance and not solely internal delivery
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Contribute to fundraising by securing £75k-£90k per annum overall, at least half of which should be ‘hard money’ from retention and recruitment of member institutions and strategic partners.
Contribute to effective teamwork
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Line manage other Organisers in Essex
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Attract and help recruit new Organisers
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Lead other Organisers or Associates in a manner that supports high performance by providing clear expectations and providing proactive coaching, support and accountability.
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Teach entire training curriculum on National Training successfully; acting as a ‘Track Captain’ by providing meaningful feedback and support to other trainers
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Deliver sessions at Guild Days
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Produce all required reports and follow CUK’s procedures on time and to the required standards
Contribute to the Craft of Community Organising
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Schedule an average of at least 3 to 4 1-2-1 relational meetings into your daily schedule as a core part of your professional practice
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Commit 10 working days pa (pro rata for part-time staff) to the preparation, delivery and evaluation of Citizens UK National Community Leadership Training;
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Contribute to the leadership of a Guild Team and help it develop as a Community of Practice that enables Organisers across the UK to develop their skills and experience.
Inclusion
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Displays self-awareness of DEI issues and good practice.
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Is alert to the impact on chapters and team members.
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Lead, support collaboration and acts within their area of responsibility and influence.
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Support in the resourcing, evaluation, and reporting of DEI work, as relevant
Build relational power to further the goals of CUK
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Develop a comprehensive power analysis for Essex, particularly as the County will elect its first Mayor in May 2026
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Develop and grow strong working relationships with power players at a county-wide level or sector, including journalists; taking the initiative to establish new relationships as required
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Conduct one-to-one relational meetings in order to develop relationships with leaders; demonstrating timely and effective agitation to stimulate action
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Work effectively with local journalists and media outlets to further CUK’s goals
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Develop a strategic plan to enhance people’s participation in public life as well as enhance non-partisan political and democratic practices across Essex.
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Develop a strategy built on an acute sense of how communities and institutions behave within, and across, the cultures and contexts of Essex.
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Develop a plan that enables clear and impactful cross-institutional collaboration across Essex.
Personal Specification
(D) Desirable, (E) Essential
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in any subject or equivalent (D)
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Evidence of further and continuing study including a possible professional qualification (D)
Experience
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At least three-years employment track record of successful Organising (D)
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Demonstrated ability to lead a team; including motivating and developing more junior staff (E)
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Experience of risk taking to create a project/situation/event that illustrates your values (E)
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Experience of successful fundraising (E)
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Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects on time and to standard (E)
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Clear evidence of campaigns won and people developed (E)
Key skills and knowledge
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Ability to build and maintain relationships (E)
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Ability to inspire, motivate and lead (particularly people who are different than you) (E)
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Ability to organise yourself and others and to work responsibly in an unstructured environment (E)
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Financial management skills including ability to set and manage a budget (E)
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Ability to use imaginative strategies to help improve disadvantaged communities (E)
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Ability to plan and organise under pressure (E)
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Ability to work with and relate to all types of people (E)
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Ability to teach and run workshops (E)
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Ability to develop the potential of others (E)
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Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing (E)
Personal qualities & values
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A passion for justice (E)
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A good sense of humour (E)
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A positive enthusiasm for working with faith congregations, trade unions, schools and other community organisations (E)
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Good judge of character (E)
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High levels of emotional intelligence (E)
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An interest in and experience of politics and public life (E)
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Able to work in a team (E)
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Willingness to work within accountable relationships (E)
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Self-motivated and adaptable (E)
Our Organisers and some project teams work closely with our member institutions and will be expected to attend member events that take place in the evenings and occasional weekends. We operate a Time Off in Lieu approach and have very flexible working arrangements to ensure a good work-life balance.
Please note that the role is Essex-wide and, as such, there is a practical expectation that the successful candidate will be able to drive between key locations across the county (with associated mileage costs being covered by Citizens UK).
The successful applicant will be required to undertake a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check. DBS checks are renewed on a 3-year cycle.
About the application process
We work within diverse communities bringing people together. In line with our Inclusion value, we would love to see applications from LGBTQIA+ people, people from racialised communities, people living with disabilities and people of faith, all to better represent the communities we work in. We want our employees to have the working conditions that allows them to fully participate, be able to be their best authentic selves and thrive doing so, and we have employee networks to support staff. Even if you don’t quite meet all the required criteria still consider applying, as we invest in our employees and support them to develop the skills and knowledge required to deliver their role.
For questions and reasonable adjustments regarding your application including information in a different format, or our recruitment process, please email us.
Interview date: week commencing 3rd November
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job Purpose
This role plays a key part in the delivery of Operation Smile UK’s retention programme, generating income and retaining existing cash and regular giving donors. The Giving Engagement Officer (Retention) will support the Giving Engagement Manager to implement multi-channel (mail, telemarketing, web and email) donor retention campaigns, ensuring timely delivery, creative accuracy, and effective stakeholder coordination.
You will be responsible for managing campaign schedules, supporting the creative and data processes, and ensuring delivery partners are aligned. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to deepen their fundraising or campaign delivery experience in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Campaign Delivery & Coordination
· Deliver cultivation and retention campaigns, setting up and developing schedules in Asana and coordinating all required stakeholders.
· Manage timelines to ensure all activity is delivered on time and to plan.
· Compile campaign costs and track expenditure against budgets, flagging issues as they arise.
Creative, Data & Fulfilment Management
- Develop campaign briefs for creative, data output, print and fulfilment for review by internal teams and suppliers.
- Manage the creative sign-off process: collate feedback from stakeholders and ensure briefing accuracy to suppliers.
- Proof all campaign materials to maintain brand integrity and accuracy.
Digital & Email Communications
- Support the development of donor emails in line with agreed campaign structures.
- Coordinate the production and scheduling of email content in collaboration with the communications and data and tech team.
Performance Monitoring & Reporting
- Compile campaign results for analysis and provide reports to inform future activity.
- Work closely with data teams to ensure appropriate segmentation and tracking.
Donor Stewardship
- Support the thank-you process, including personalising and developing donor thank-you cards as required.
- Contribute to improving supporter journeys and experiences through campaign touchpoints, especially for regular givers.
Recruitment
We are actively interviewing for this role on a rolling basis as suitable applicants apply. If you're interested in this role, it is advisable to apply as soon as possible.
Application Instructions
Could you please provide us with a cover letter (no longer than one A4 page) that addresses the following:
- Why are you interested in a career in fundraising?
- What skills will you bring to this role?
- What specifically attracted you to Operation Smile UK’s mission to provide cleft care and safe surgery globally?
- How have you coordinated campaign schedules, stakeholders, and suppliers in previous roles to ensure on-time, accurate campaign delivery?
Disability Confident Committed Employer
We're a Disability Confident Committed employer, so we guarantee an interview to any disabled applicant who meets the minimum requirements for the job.
At Operation Smile UK, we value individuals based on their performance and potential. We're dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that supports everyone's needs. We're happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the application and employment process, and we particularly welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.
If you need this document in a different format, require any adjustments, or need help with your application, please contact us (further details contained within the job description).
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Operation Smile UK knows fundraising could better reflect the diverse backgrounds and experiences of the people the charity sector supports. If you don’t meet every requirement but believe your transferable skills align with the role, we encourage you to contact us for a conversation.
We want our team to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
We celebrate diversity and encourage you to bring your authentic self to Operation Smile UK. We are committed to supporting all applicants and ensuring a fair hiring process. All appointments will be made solely on merit, and we are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Role
Role Purpose
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and motivated individual to join us in this newly created HR and Governance role at Dialogue Earth. We are seeking an organised and proactive person to provide day-to-day support across both functions, with around 70% of the role focused on HR. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills in a fast-paced, global environment while contributing to meaningful work.
The HR and governance officer will lead and manage the organisation’s human resources, governance, and compliance functions. They will ensure that HR function and practices are fair, legally compliant, and aligned with organisational values, and will support the Board of Trustees in fulfilling their governance responsibilities. This role combines operational HR management with oversight of governance processes, supporting a positive, inclusive, and legally compliant working environment.
Main Responsibilities
Human Resources:
● Coordinate recruitment processes, including drafting job descriptions and contracts, applicant screening, supporting interviews and collecting references;
● Manage staff onboarding processes and induction material;
● Maintain and update HR policies, the staff handbook, and training records in consultation with the COO;
● Manage the HR system (Natural HR or equivalent) and ensure records are accurate and up to date;
● Manage EAP scheme, training, and benefits (e.g. Climate Perks, glasses benefit, Cycle to Work scheme);
● Coordinate staff performance reviews and support line managers with induction, appraisal, and probation processes;
● Manage visa applications for qualifying staff;
● Ensure compliance with UK employment law and monitor HR legislation changes;
● Support the COO in embedding EDI principles in operational practice.
Governance:
● Provide administrative support to the Board and sub-committees, including scheduling meetings, supporting the COO in preparing papers, and minuting meetings;
● Manage trustee onboarding, training, and compliance requirements;
● Ensure timely and accurate submissions to the Charity Commission and Companies House
Finance:
● Process monthly credit card receipts;
● Budget management, including preparation and expenditure tracking.
General:
● Build collaborative relationships across the organisation.
● Support other operational projects as required.
Essential Experience, Knowledge, and Skills:
● Understanding of and a commitment to the mission of the charity
● Experience in HR administration and policy development;
● Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
● Strong interpersonal skills and excellent verbal, written and communication skills;
● Knowledge of UK employment law and charity governance;
● Excellent minute-taking and record-keeping skills;
● High level of IT literacy (Google Suite, Microsoft Office);
● Ability to work and communicate with staff at all levels within the organisation.
Desirable Skills:
● CIPD qualification level 5 (or working towards);
● Experience managing visa sponsorship processes;
● MHFA qualification;
● Experience working with Natural HR or equivalent HR system;
● Experience working in the media or non-profit sector
Further Information and Benefits
● Salary: £37,000 per annum.
● Working Hours: 50% FTE of a four day working week (16 hours per week)
● Contract Type: 12 months fixed term, with potential for extension/renewal
● Start time: ASAP
● Hybrid Working: Full-time staff must attend the office at least two days per week. Attendance is mandatory on Tuesdays and staff can choose which other day(s) they attend.
● Pension: Defined contribution pension plan, with 5% employer contribution, 4% employee contribution, and 1% tax relief contribution into an ethically conscious pension plan.
● Holidays: 20 days per annum (pro rata), plus Bank Holidays.
● Location: Shoreditch, London (unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor visa applications for this role).
● Culture: Our office is a bright open-plan working space, with a great staff culture, a friendly and dynamic team, and an office dog called Poppy.
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SLRA is a well-established local migrant support organisation working with and for refugees, asylum seekers and other migrants who are at risk or in crisis because of immigration issues. We provide specialist immigration advice as well as a broad range of practical, social and therapeutic support services. We also campaign for a fairer immigration system, involving local people with lived experience in influencing local and national policy and practice.
Our Nest Project brings advice and improved awareness and knowledge to migrant families with young children, through community settings in Lambeth and Southwark. The project aims to reach families with the information and advice they need in order to resolve their status before they fall into crisis, and allow them to live safely and access opportunities.
The Nest Project Coordinator will lead on developing partnerships with and providing training to staff and volunteers in community settings as well as providing immigration advice and casework.
We would love to hear from you if you have:
- Experience of providing immigration advice and casework support to migrant individuals who have complex needs, working sensitively and effectively within community settings.
- A strong track record in establishing and developing partnership working, and delivering training/workshops within community settings.
- Authorisation to provide immigration advice at IAA Level 1 or higher, and a strong understanding of the rights and entitlements, support available to the client group and of referral processes to statutory and non-statutory support agencies.
Benefits include:
- 25 days holiday per year (with 3 additional days when the office is closed at Christmas) plus bank holidays.
- Additional long service annual leave days up to a maximum of an additional 5 days per year.
- Flexible and family friendly working arrangements including compressed hours and school term time working.
- Pension scheme with 5% employer contribution.
- Commitment to staff learning and development.
- Cyclescheme and travelcard loans.
For all roles, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic individuals, and those who are migrants or refugees, and who have lived experience of the hostile immigration system. We are proud to be a member of the Experts by Experience Employment Network, which aims to create a charitable sector that is led by people with lived experience of the asylum and immigration system. As part of this network, we challenge the one-size-fits-all approach in our employment practices, and respect personal circumstances and needs of people with lived experience. Please feel free to use information and resources on their website which may help in preparing your job application.
To ensure that migrants live safely with access to justice and opportunity
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Company Description
Catch22 exists to help build a society where everyone has a good place to live, good people around them, and a fulfilling purpose - we call these our '3Ps'.
We achieve this in two ways. First we improve lives on the frontline through delivery of public services. Secondly, we use our knowledge to change 'the system', to fix the complex web that can trap and disempower those it was set up to help. With the heart of a charity, and the mindset of a business, we are uniquely placed to deliver on this challenging agenda.
Our Young People and Families (YPF) hub provides early intervention, targeted and specialist support services to those in crisis, leaving care, missing from home or with substance misuse or mental health problems. Our services support people no matter what their situation – and have demonstrated a high success rate.
County Lines Support and Rescue Service
County Lines Support Service: A specialist support service for under 25’s, and their families, who are criminally exploited through county lines in West Yorkshire, Greater Manchester , West Midlands, Merseyside, and London.
Rescue Service: A rescue service with out of hours capacity to facilitate the safe return home, at a critical teachable moment, of under 25’s from West Yorkshire, Greater Manchester, West Midlands, Merseyside, and London, where they are identified outside of their home police force area, in connection with county lines.
Job Description
The role of Case Worker - Mental Health is an excellent opportunity to provide one-to-one tailored support to young people, working collaboratively as part of a multi-agency team, to ensure the safety of young people, and maximise their outcomes. Tailoring support to each young person's individual needs and circumstances, our case workers work as part of the Home Office-funded County Lines Support and Rescue Service.
*This role requires access to a car, and a full current driving licence.
About You
Great verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to maintain relationships with key partner agencies, working effectively as part of a team.
Honest and reliable, with a creative and flexible approach to all aspects of work.
Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage conflicting demands through a problem solving and a ‘can do’ attitude.
Experience of working with, and delivering training to, young people and professionals, in both group and one to one settings.
Strong attention to detail, and knowledge of risk assessments, engagement strategies, intervention strategies, particularly in relation to young people with complex needs.
Experience of using recording and data collation systems.
Main Duties and Accountabilities
Providing appropriate end to end support, and interventions, to a pre-defined caseload of young people, and their families, who are involved in County Lines activity – young people are referred by means of effective assessment, care planning, and risk management.
Proactively and continually assessing and managing caseload risks, escalating where necessary through internal and external safeguarding procedures, and adapting case management frequency and methodology to reflect individual needs and circumstances.
Ensuring that the diverse needs and aspirations of all groups of service users are considered in service planning and delivery, to enable all service users to fulfil their potential.
Liaising effectively with local partner organisations, and other relevant agencies, to ensure effective referrals, care, risk management, and ease of transition and referral, for young people.
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Qualifications
Good ICT skills, with experience of using data recording and data collation systems.
Experience of working with young people and their families, identified as vulnerable or having complex needs, preferably in a community setting.
Experience of inter-agency working, preferably with Children's and Family Services/Youth Justice Services/Youth Services.
Knowledge of issues around risk and vulnerability amongst young people.
Desirable: Relevant qualification in a relevant discipline e.g., youth, community, health and social care, management.
Additional information
Salary: £27,000 - £29000 per annum
Hours of work: Full time, 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Flexibility: Hybrid working arrangements available where service delivery allows
*Rescue Service requires designated staff to be on-call until 10pm (on a rota system).
*This role requires access to a car, and a full manual driving licence.
*This post will involve travel across the regional area, and occasional evening and weekend working.
See the benefits of working for Catch22 here.
Unless otherwise stated, interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified, so early application is strongly advised.
At Catch22 we value equality, diversity and inclusion. We are wholeheartedly committed to the principle of equality of opportunity, both as an employer and as a provider of services. Diversity and Inclusion is part of what we do every day, working to deliver our vision to build a strong society where everyone has good people around them, a purpose, and a good place to live.
Catch22 is committed to rigorous safeguarding and safer recruitment practices; ensuring that every individual within the organisation has been safely and appropriately checked.
If you are applying for this role and are care experienced/care leaver, Catch22 offers a mentor to assist with the application process. Please follow the application link if you would like to find out more about this support. This information will not be passed to the team recruiting for this position. For more information about the Propel Programme and a guide for candidates who wish to join the programme, please see here. You can also watch an animation on the programme here.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This role will manage the delivery of our legacy marketing strategy across our priority markets reporting into the Global Legacy Director, and working closely with the Legacy Officers, the Direct Marketing and Digital Teams. Reporting and analyzing results to inform future learnings and strategies to drive awareness and consideration of legacy giving to IFAW.
Role and Responsibilities
The Legacy Marketing Specialist will have a global role, managing the marketing in each of our priority countries, Canada, US, UK, France, Germany, Netherlands and Australia.
- Lead the planning, execution, and evaluation of all legacy campaigns across stewardship and acquisition including multi channel activity including digital, print, and events. Ensuring high-quality delivery and maximum impact.
- Work closely with and collaborate with internal teams including Direct Marketing, Design, Production and Digital as well as external agencies to develop compelling content and messaging aligned with the organisation’s brand and communication strategies.
- Monitor and report on campaign performance, analysing results and recommending new channels or strategies to grow legacy donor acquisition and retention.
- Manage the expenditure and across all legacy marketing activity and working closely with the Production team ensure cost-effective campaign delivery and adherence to financial processes.
- Deputise for the Global Legacy Director as needed and contribute to cross-team initiatives to support integrated fundraising goals.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- Proven experience in UK charity of legacy marketing or fundraising across acquisition and stewardship.
- Strong project management skills, including planning, execution, and evaluation of multi-channel marketing activities across traditional and digital platforms.
- Demonstrable ability to collaborate with internal teams and external agencies, providing clear briefs and constructive feedback to deliver impactful campaigns.
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to create compelling content and build strong relationships with stakeholders.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, measure campaign performance, and identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.
At IFAW, we aim to create and foster a workforce that reflects and contributes to the diverse, global community in which we work to improve the lives of both animals and people. We are dedicated to fostering justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion so we actively encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds.
Hiring range is 39,000-47,000 GBP per year
Closing date for receipt of applications: 30 September 2025
To apply, please submit CV and letter of interest at Legacy Marketing Specialist | Opportunities
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Hailed as "one of Britain's very best choirs", Ex Cathedra leads its sector in the fields of performance, learning and wellbeing. We are excited to meet our new Trusts & Grants Fundraiser to help secure support for our award-winning work - from nurturing young singers to projects in schools and hospitals.
Do you have a:
– curiosity, enthusiasm and affinity for our work
– proactive and collaborative mindset with excellent interpersonal skills
– flair for translating a clear understanding of projects into compelling appeals
– strong track record of success in raising funds from trusts and foundations
If so, we'd love to hear from you!
We believe that everyone should be able to experience the remarkable physical, mental and emotional health benefits of singing together, and have opportunities to be inspired by extraordinary choral music from the past and present. We create inspirational vocal experiences by exploring, commissioning and performing the finest choral music, nurturing young singers, and delivering an extensive learning and wellbeing offer for people of all ages. We engage 80,000 people each year across a range of venues and communities, from our award-winning Singing Schools projects to Singing Medicine - where our musicians work bedside every week with patients and families at Birmingham Children's Hospital.
We are seeking a part-time Trusts and Grants Fundraiser to help raise funds for these vital projects by researching and writing applications and reports to charitable trusts and foundations, and by supporting grant applications to public funders. We are excited to bring this role in-house, having recently worked with a consultant trusts fundraiser. We currently raise £250,000 pa from trusts and foundations, and enjoy established relationships, including with multi-year funders.
You will join a supportive, dedicated staff team, which includes an Individual Giving Manager and an Individual Giving Officer, and will work closely with both the General Manager and the Director of Education & Participation. You will be an important part of the wider Ex Cathedra 'family' - an energetic and friendly group of musicians who deliver the highest quality performances and participatory experiences.
Responsibilities
The Trusts and Grants Fundraiser will lead on our applications, reporting and the administration of our appeals to charitable trusts and foundations, and support bids to public funders.
You will:
• maintain and manage our existing pipeline of charitable trusts and foundations
• undertake research and identify trusts and foundations whose priorities align with our work, in line with organisational priorities
• work closely with the General Manager and Director of Education to research, prepare and submit high quality, compelling applications, ranging from 4-6 figures and including multi-year proposals
• record applications made, track outcomes and provide reports for finance and management
• prepare timely updates and reports to funders that communicate the impact of their support and maximise the opportunity for ongoing or future support, working with colleagues to ensure feedback, case studies, data and financial information is available as required
• work closely with colleagues to maximise the opportunities of stewardship and long-term cultivation, e.g. by inviting funders to events and projects where appropriate
Please find the full job description, responsibilities and person specification in our Application Pack, available via the link on this page.
We would be delighted to arrange an informal pre-application conversation if you would like to know more.
Ex Cathedra welcomes applications from everyone and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone feels valued and supported.
We seek to reach and inspire through outstanding vocal experiences - in performance, by nurturing talent, through education and participation projects





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