Safeguarding lead jobs
Are you an experienced, pro-active facilities professional ready to make a difference to young lives in Doncaster? Join us as our Facilities Manager and help to provide and improve services that young people and families can rely on.
We are looking for an organised person to take the lead on managing our properties to ensure safe, functional, clean and welcoming facilities. This will include preparing reports, carrying out audit checks and associated administrative duties.
You will be responsible for ensuring that the buildings meet Health and Safety standards, and that relevant procedures are being complied with.
You will be working with our established systems, conducting regular checks to ensure that the buildings and site are properly maintained, cleaned and well-presented. This will include supervisory responsibilities and the oversight of external contractors.
As a part of our management team, you will be involved in dealing with staffing, client or other issues across the organisation as they arise, and you will be part of our On Call rota.
You will be able to develop a strong understanding of our various services and users, and particularly the issues arising in an accommodation setting for young people.
You will have strong recent experience, an understanding of relevant Health and Safety / maintenance issues and great organisational skills.
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Main Responsibilities
- To be responsible for ensuring that all facilities comply with Health and Safety, maintenance and organisational standards, that procedures are in place and complied with, and that matters arising are addressed promptly.
- To provide line management to the facilities team including recruitment, induction and training.
- To engage and oversee contractors in accordance with policy requirements, including proactive safety testing and the resolution of repairs.
- To ensure that appropriate Health and Safety risk assessments are in place to cover the scope of the YMCA’s premises and activities.
- To ensure that appropriate Health and Safety inductions and toolbox talks are completed for staff, volunteers, residents and others as required.
- To advise senior staff on matters impacting policies or procedures, and to bring day-to-day experience to developmental / strategic discussions.
- To contribute to gathering information and evidence relating to the regulatory framework for registered providers, safety issues and other licencing and similar matters.
- To oversee compliance with a designated Health and Safety standard (currently CHAS).
- To manage specified income and expenditure budgets, ensuring good value and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
- To provide regular and occasional reports as required, including for the monitoring of targets.
- To complete audits and the checking of records, and to deal with designated matters arising including coaching and instruction of staff at various levels.
- To manage relationships with commercial letting and car parking customers.
- To oversee IT provision across YMCA Doncaster, working with the external contractor as necessary.
- To assist with the oversight of insurance arrangements, including renewals and claims.
- To monitor the use and supply of utilities including where efficiency and cost savings can be achieved.
- To ensure that efficient requisitioning procedures are in place.
- To ensure the accurate collection and reporting of data and other information.
- To cover accommodation, reception or other duties where necessary in times of absence or vacancies.
- To act as a shift Duty Manager, including dealing with any safeguarding, staffing, client or other issues arising during periods of duty.
- To be part of the On Call rota with two or three others, responding effectively to concerns. This will include finding cover in the case of sickness or other absence, or covering a shift at short notice when no other cover is available.
- To develop and maintain appropriately professional relationships with clients, users and other staff, and to maintain confidentiality at all times.
- To represent senior staff and the Association positively in all relationships, both internal and external.
- To work within the policies and procedures of YMCA Doncaster, and to contribute to their development.
- Other reasonable duties as required from time to time by the Line Manager.
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Person Specification
- Recent relevant experience of facilities management including Health & Safety compliance.
- Educated to level three or higher, preferably with a relevant qualification in Health & Safety or Facilities Management.
- Experience of managing a complex and unpredictable workload effectively.
- Experience of managing people including induction, regular supervision and performance management.
- Experience of efficient task management, including giving clear instruction and taking remedial action where necessary.
- Able to work within organisational procedures and clear structures.
- Experience of monitoring performance and meeting targets.
- Able to be assertive and persistent where necessary to get things done.
- Understanding of the key Health & Safety and maintenance issues relevant to YMCA Doncaster.
- Able to develop a strong understanding of YMCA Doncaster’s services and users, and to adapt as changes take place.
- Able to take a proactive and preventative approach to the work.
- Strong organisational and administrative skills, including attention to detail when inputting data and creating reports.
- Able to use Microsoft Word and Excel to a high standard, and able to implement or adapt to new technologies where efficiency can be improved.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate well with colleagues as well as with customers or clients with complex needs and / or challenging behaviours.
- Capable of taking responsibility for unexpected situations and making significant decisions in accordance with policy.
- Able to carry out monitoring patrols across indoor and outdoor areas including four floors and two stairways, and to deal with any issues arising.
- Experience of maintaining confidentiality and appropriate relationships, and a clear understanding of the importance of those.
- Able to work varied and unsociable hours where needed.
- Able to cover as part of the On Call rota and to attend site within two hours in the event of an emergency.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Much Hadham, Hertfordshire
Salary: £25,066 – £26,632 per annum (pro rata for part-time)
More than a job. A chance to be part of a child’s journey, helping them thrive in a safe, caring, and joyful environment.
About St Elizabeth’s Centre
St Elizabeth’s is a vibrant, values-led charity set in 60 acres of Hertfordshire countryside, supporting children, young people, and adults with complex needs including epilepsy and learning disabilities.
Our unique site includes a school, college, supported living for adults, children’s homes, and on-site therapies — all working together to create a safe, joyful and aspirational environment where every person is supported to live life to the full.
Whether it’s helping someone bake their first cake, swim their first length, or make their first friend, we celebrate every achievement — big or small.
About the Role
Are you a kind, patient, person and passionate about making a real difference in children’s lives? We’re looking for a dedicated Care and Support Workers to join our close-knit team supporting children with epilepsy and complex medical and developmental needs.
As a Care Support Worker, you’ll play a key role in empowering individuals across both our Children’s Homes (ages 5–19). You’ll build strong, respectful relationships and provide high-quality, person-centred support that helps people grow in confidence, develop skills, and discover joy in everyday experiences.
What you’ll do
- Support individuals in their personal care, wellbeing and day-to-day routines
- Encourage participation in daily life, education, community activities and fun experiences like swimming, shopping, baking, cinema trips and day outings
- Supporting children in school, play, and therapy activities, recording progress and achievements in line with care and safeguarding requirements.
- Work flexibly as part of a wider team including education staff, therapists, nurses and families
- Follow clear support plans and behaviour support strategies to promote safety and dignity at all times
What we’re looking for
- This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is compassionate, committed, and ready to make a real difference.
- Someone with a genuine love for working with children.
- Calm, observant, and reliable – especially in high-pressure or emergency situations.
- Experience with epilepsy, learning disabilities, or complex needs is a plus (but full training will be provided).
- A great communicator who’s confident working with families and professionals.
- Flexibility to work mixed shifts (7am – 2:30pm/ 2:30pm – 9:45pm) and weekends.
Training and Support
Don’t worry if you don’t have experience in every area – we provide:
- Full induction and ongoing training with our knowledgeable Learning and Development Trainers, Nursing team and other professionals from across the service (including epilepsy awareness and emergency protocols) All completed in our dedicated Learning Zone!
- Opportunities for career progression into senior roles and recognised care qualifications (e.g. RQF Level 3 in Residential Childcare)
- A supportive and welcoming team environment
What we offer
We want you to feel your best so you can give your best. In return for your hard work, we offer:
- Full-time and part-time roles available
- Shift patterns: early (7:00am–2:30pm) and late (2:15pm–9:45pm)
- 25 days’ holiday bank holidays
- 20% uplift for weekend overtime
- Fully funded Diploma in Residential Childcare
- Free on-site parking and DBS
- Subsidised staff transport from Harlow, Bishop’s Stortford, Sawbridgeworth and Stanstead Abbotts
- Blue Light Card discounts and discounted gym membership at Manor of Groves
- Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing platform
Important Information
Please note that our location is not on a public transport route, so access to your own vehicle or reliable transport is essential when working outside of the set shift patterns.
Apply Now
Visit our website to apply. Interviews are held on a rolling basis, so apply early to avoid missing out.
For questions, adjustments or access needs during the process, please contact us.
Inclusion & Safeguarding
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and Investor in People. St Elizabeth’s is committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming and safe environment for all.
All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. This role involves regulated activity; applying if barred from such activity is a criminal offence.
Live life to the full. Help others do the same.
Join us at St Elizabeth’s.
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Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness they’re likely to die from.
The care and support we provide is highly valued by the people we care for and their loved ones, but at present we are only reaching around 10% of dying people at the end of life. Right now, one in four people in the UK with a terminal illness, do not get the care or support they deserve at the end of their lives.
Job DescriptionWe are recruiting for a Fundraising Assistant to join our North Regional Fundraising Team.
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract: Full-time Fixed-Term
Base: Newcastle Hospice
Salary: £22,222 - 24,350 per annum, pro rata
The Fundraising Assistant supports the Regional Community Fundraising Team by providing administrative and fundraising support. This role plays a key part in building and maintaining relationships with supporters, volunteers, and fundraising groups, ensuring excellent stewardship and service. Responsibilities include processing income, managing supporter records, coordinating public collections, and assisting with local fundraising initiatives. The post holder will be the first point of contact for supporters and will collaborate closely with internal teams and external community contacts to enhance fundraising efforts. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends is required.
Qualifications- Previous experience with the public (in-person or over the phone) in a customer/supporter facing environment
- Experience or knowledge of the charity sector and/or fundraising (desired)
- Able to engage with supporters and families in support of their fundraising activities.
- Good verbal and written communication skills demonstrating a sensitive approach
- Good IT skills including Word processing, email and spread sheets and a working knowledge of databases
- Live within a commutable distance to the Newcastle Hospice
- Annual leave allowance 25 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata)
- Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave
- Continuous Professional development
- Industry leading training programmes
- Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work
- Defined contribution schemes for Pension
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
- Introduce a friend scheme
- Help with eye care costs
- Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
- Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
- Life assurance – for all employees
To view the job description, please click .
To apply, please send us your most recent CV and a cover letter detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie.
Advert closes: 24th September 2025
For more information or an informal chat please contact Kelly Knighting-Wykes on
Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to [email protected]
Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country. Our retail stores play a vital part in helping us achieve our mission by bringing in significant revenue generation, building awareness and engaging local communities.
Join our team and be part of a dynamic retail environment where your can-do attitude makes a real difference. We're looking for courageous individuals who take initiative, considerate team players who put customers first and trustworthy colleagues who take pride in what they do. If you thrive in a collaborative workplace and enjoy helping people, we'd love to hear from you.
As a Sunday Assistant, you will enjoy the freedom and responsibility of running the store on your own, taking charge of daily operations, including serving customers, managing stock and ensuring the store looks its best. If you are independent, reliable and love the challenge of lone working then this is a great opportunity for you.
You will be responsible for:
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Running the store and ensuring that daily operations run efficiently.
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Maximise sales by maintaining high standards of display and layout, ensuring proper stock rotation, and securing realistic pricing on donated items.
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Ensuring donated goods are processed according to set standards and timeframes, and that pricing is in line with charity guidelines.
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Maximising Gift Aid income and oversee the proper display and administration of bought-in goods, ensuring minimal stock loss.
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Customer engagement and leading by coaching volunteers and staff to have great conversations with every customer on" Rounding up" their purchase, making an "add donation" for our charity and signing up for our loyalty scheme.
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Engaging with the community to drive repeat custom, stock donation, volunteer recruitment and community involvement.
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Managing volunteers and ensuring all staff and volunteers are following Marie Curie procedures and guidelines.
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Taking responsibility for the overall management and operation of the store.
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!
Family Support Worker
£24,000 pa + benefits (including 25 days annual leave, company car and pension)
This roles covers Thames Valley and the surrounding area.
Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity is going through an exciting time where we are growing, with the aim of reaching more families in need.
About the role:
We are looking to appoint a Family Support Worker to deliver high-quality family support services as part of our Thames Valley Team.
Reporting to the Family Support Manager and working in partnership with health, education, and social care professionals, you will take responsibility for providing needs-led emotional, social, and practical support to families where a child/young person has a life threatening or terminal illness.
Having worked in a stressful and emotional environment you will have a genuine interest in building supportive relationships and helping people; and having provided bereavement support to families, you understand processes of grief, loss, and change - and how best to help others deal with its impact.
Location:
This role covers Thames Valley and surrounding areas. The role does require travel, however you have the freedom to plan your own diary around the demands of both the families you are working with, your team, and also any personal appointments you may need to attend.
What we’re looking for:
· An experienced child health, education or social care professional - applications will be particularly welcome from those who have worked in a community environment and those with a recognised qualification in education, health or social care.
· A warm, inclusive approach to achieving goals quickly and correctly.
· Practiced in child protection, information sharing and the rules around data protection - you lead by example, drawing on your own professional experience and working within established guidelines.
· Practical and people-oriented - you will thrive working at a fast pace whilst maintaining accuracy and be a confident user of IT (including MSOffice)
· A persuasive and open communicator, you will work collaboratively with your team and volunteers to ensure delivery of a high-quality service and support fundraising colleagues by writing case studies and family updates
· A practical knowledge of diversity issues affecting children, young people, and their families – aware that being responsive to others needs and concerns, is essential.
What we offer:
We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees. If you’d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, please visit our website. More information can also be found in our Candidate Pack.
We also have a fantastic learning and development programme - the Anne Harris skills development programme - in which we aim to provide a high level of training and development opportunities for all staff, so you are able to perform to the best of your ability, achieve individual and team objectives aligned to Rainbow Trusts strategic plan, supporting staff to be the best they can be, and feel a valued member of a high performing organisation.
Our Family Support Workers are given the opportunity to complete a number of diverse training courses in their first 12 months, including but not limited to: Mental Health First Aid, Makaton, counselling skills, and Introduction to Play.
The programme aims to provide a building block for you to individually tailor your own learning and development needs, with all family support workers having a foundation level of skills within their first year.
How to apply:
To apply please visit our website via the link.
Interview dates: Interview Dates to be confirmed.
Interviews will take place via Teams or in person with a date to be confirmed. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful.
There will be a requirement for flexible working and a full current driver’s licence to accommodate the team and family need. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.
Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.
Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation. Registered Charity No: 1070532
Chaplaincy and Collective Worship Adviser
We are looking for a talented and dedicated person with a passion for enabling Church school communities to flourish. You would join an expert and enthusiastic team of advisers supporting schools across the Diocese of Oxford in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes, and Oxfordshire.
Position: Chaplaincy and Collective Worship Adviser
Location: Oxford
Hours: Part-time 0.6 FTE (22.2 hours per week)
Salary: £45,378 to £48,887 (pro-rata per annum). There is also the potential for a tied house.
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 15 September 2025 at midnight
Interview Date: 24 September 2025 at Church House Oxford, Kidlington
The Role
Are you an experienced and committed professional with a genuine heart for leading the support for chaplaincy and collective worship across our schools, academies, colleges, and trusts? We seek applications from people who have a working knowledge and experience of chaplaincy, collective worship, and spiritual growth within education.
Working closely as part of a team of Diocesan School Advisers, the priorities for the successful candidate will be to develop new chaplaincies and nurturing current provision. The support for collective worship in
Church schools will be a core component of this exciting role.
About You
We are looking for a practicing Christian in sympathy with the Anglican tradition with the ability to articulate the Christian faith. An ability to walk alongside colleagues in schools/colleges and to form positive professional relationships is essential.
Key experience and qualities include:
- A relevant professional qualification in youth/children’s ministry, teaching, ordained ministry or equivalent
- Experience in education settings and with volunteers, ideally including leading collective worship in schools
- Understanding of chaplaincy in schools, with at least three years’ relevant experience
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships, inspire and motivate others
- Emotional intelligence, resilience, and the confidence to take initiative and make sound decisions
- Knowledge of safeguarding in an educational context
- ICT literacy and willingness to embrace new technologies
- A valid driving licence and ability to travel across the diocese
Desirable: qualified teacher status, team management experience, and knowledge of chaplaincy at a local and national level.
The position is subject to enhanced DBS checks.
Benefits and Rewards:
- Competitive salary
- Hybrid working
- Generous employer pension contribution of 12.5% into the auto-enrolment pension scheme, which includes a death-in-service benefit (5% employee contribution)
- Re-accreditation as a Living Wage employer
- Annual holiday entitlement starting at 25 days, excluding public holidays, rising each year by one day to a maximum of 30 days, pro-rata for part-time employees
- In addition to the statutory UK public holidays, the Diocese offers three privilege days to all employees, namely Maundy Thursday, Ascension Day, and Christmas Eve (or the closest working day, where this falls on a weekend)
- Sabbatical leave, after a qualifying period of service
- Access to wellbeing support via Employee Assistance Programme
- Enhanced family-friendly policies and a generous occupational sick pay provision
- Free parking and subsidised on-site café
- Electric car and cycle-to-work salary sacrifice schemes
- EV charging points on site
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme with Octopus Electric Dreams
- Cycle to Work scheme with Green Commute Initiative
- Contributions towards eye examinations and prescriptive lenses
- Access to low-interest rate financial services from Churches Mutual Credit Union
- An attractive and modern working environment
The successful candidate must have the right to live and work in the United Kingdom.
If you would like to learn more about this opportunity before submitting your application, please feel free to contact the charity. Contact details are available once you start the process.
We want the organisations commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion for all to be reflected in the composition of staff. We are particularly keen to receive applications from candidates from communities currently underrepresented in the diocese.
This post is exempt under paragraph 3 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010. The charity supports and promotes the aims of the Church of England. This post has a representational role on behalf of the charity.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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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!
Do you have significant experience facilitating activities with young people, the ability to deliver exceptionally engaging team-challenge sessions to classes from KS2 to Sixth Form, and a commitment to professionalism and a big sense of fun? If so, read on...
Hours: Freelance - hired on a day-by-day basis
Location: London / South East
Pay: £150-200 p/day depending on level of responsibility, plus travel expenses
Closing date: Friday 5th September
Commencement: We run these days all year round, yet would be looking to get you along to watch one of our September days for both you and us to work out if it’s a good fit, and if possible, induct you!
What do we do, and what’s our impact?
We’re a small, creative, and fast-growing team who run team-challenges days in schools, usually for a whole year group. We work in both the maintained and independent sector across London and the South East.
Our days each bring numerous positive benefits to young people, such as developments in:
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Speaking confidence
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Collaborative skills
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Independent thinking
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Leadership
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Taking responsibility
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Sense of adventure
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Personal organisation
How do we do it? We deliver activities and experiences, both indoors and outdoors, such as:
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Team-building
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Improv workshops
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Public speaking
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Orienteering
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Catapult creation
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Puzzle games
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Interview training
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Archery
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Axe-throwing
…that will develop their skills, confidence and self-esteem - both inside and beyond the classroom.
Head to our website to learn more.
Note: We also run a small number of other businesses that work with schools and young people. Each operates in distinct yet overlapping areas of education - so there may be opportunity for successful candidates to be offered work for these too.
Outspark provides the Duke of Edinburgh Award expedition element at Bronze, Silver and Gold.
The Philosophy Man delivers workshops and training to help schools embed philosophy, oracy and metacognition into their curriculum
P4HE provides online and in-person workshops in philosophy, debating, acting, writing and more, for home and mainstream educated children from 6 to 18. It also runs regular residential weekends in Kettering.
Our ambitions
Hidden Leaders currently works with 20 schools across London and the South East (and dozens more in our other organisations above). Word is spreading about us and we are growing in size, and we anticipate delivering even more sessions in schools in the coming years. And so we are looking to expand our small, trusted expert group of freelance facilitators to help us deliver this impact.
Opportunities we can offer you:
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Real impact: You’ll be on the frontline of our in-school days delivering a programme that makes a real difference to children’s confidence and skills
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Growth and development: We’re looking for people with existing significant experience in any of the activities listed above, but you’ll also receive full training and induction on all activities - and opportunities to attend further CPD events we put on to become even better at what you do
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A friendly and driven team: We are a collaborative, supportive, and flexible team that values innovation and achieving meaningful outcomes
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Choice: We have several set dates in schools each year, usually in Summer term and in late August into September - which you may be offered and can choose whether to take or not. We’re also looking to expand our work in the months in between.
The Role
We’re looking for experienced, energetic and confident freelance facilitators to help us deliver our tried-and-tested activities — from team-building and orienteering to improv games, problem-solving challenges, debates, archery, and axe throwing. We don’t expect anyone to be experienced in all of these - every member of our team of freelancers has their own areas of expertise and choose to be deployed on particular activities that most suit their skills and experience.
You’ll be working with a diverse range of schools, from primary and prep schools, right through secondary to sixth forms, facilitating sessions to inspire teamwork, communication, resilience, and leadership.
You’ll always be working on a day under the guidance of one of our Founder Directors, Tom and Alex.
Important to know
We are looking for freelancers who may be available for work and who fit our ethos, values and activities to whom we can offer as and when it comes in.
We couldn’t do what we do without our core team of trusted freelancers. We look after those we work with by offering regular training and observation opportunities so they can expand their repertoire.
However, joining our pool of freelancers will not involve a fixed contract of employment or a guarantee of regular work. Our existing freelancers work with us anywhere between 3 - 15 days per/year. Such work offers very useful supplementary income alongside other roles at other organisations (or their own) rather than a core income. Our busiest times of year are:
September — where we deliver team building/bonding days for new year groups
May, June and July — where we deliver similar days but usually as part of school activity weeks
We anticipate further growth at these times, and also are looking to expand our offer to more indoor/lower cost days in the Autumn/Spring term. And to deliver these we will need more staff!
Responsibilities
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Facilitate pre-designed Hidden Leaders sessions and activities in schools
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Engage and motivate participants, creating an inclusive and supportive environment
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Brief, instruct, and ensure safety during practical activities
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Encourage reflection and discussion to link activities to personal and team development
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Adapt delivery style to suit different audiences, group sizes, and abilities
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Take care of activity equipment and ensure activity areas are safe and ready to use
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Represent Hidden Leaders professionally in schools
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Adhere to our high delivery standards and health safety and our strict safeguarding obligations at all time
We need you to have…
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Significant experience facilitating group activities with young people (e.g. classroom teaching, team-building, outdoor education, public-speaking training, drama/improv, youth work)
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Confident communicator and able to deliver exceptionally engaging sessions to groups of up to 30 to all ages from KS2 to Sixth Form
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Reliable, punctual, and comfortable arriving at a school to help us set up at 8am, and be packing down with us afterwards
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A big sense of fun and joy in what you do - we don’t do dry
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The ability to relate to young people in a way that isn’t “teacherly” but at the same time firm and in-command
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Strong situational awareness and ability to manage group safety effectively
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Flexible, adaptable, and able to think on your feet to differentiate activities in the moment
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Willingness and ability to travel to different locations across the South East
A bonus if you have…
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(For outdoor education experts): Outdoor activity instruction qualifications (e.g., Archery GB Leader / Outdoor First Aid / Lowland Leader)
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Have any experience leading or co-leading events or expeditions and so be able to step into the shoes of Day Director if we need you to (and obviously be remunerated accordingly)
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Any experience running activities not listed above, but that you’d think schools would love as part of our Team Challenge days
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Are confident speaking in front of larger groups such as school assemblies or full year-group briefings
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Clean UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
We will not accept any application which:
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does not contain significant experience (4+ years) working with young people in an official role (e.g. teacher, youth-leader, outdoor educator)
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was created through AI
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isn’t from inside, or within, easy travelling distance of the South East
If you’ve read this far down, do show it in your application by telling us your favourite TV show from your childhood, and why.
Application process
To apply: Submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining how you meet the requirements of the role via CharityJob Apply. If you have any questions, please contact us via our website.
Shortlisting will happen as applications come in, and interviews will be held online at times convenient to both yourself and us.
All application letters will be filtered through an A.I detector. Sorry if we sound old fashioned, but we're humans, looking to recruit a human, who will be working with other humans!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country. Our retail stores play a vital part in helping us achieve our mission by bringing in significant revenue generation, building awareness and engaging local communities.
Join our team and be part of a dynamic retail environment where your can-do attitude makes a real difference. We're looking for courageous individuals who take initiative, considerate team players who put customers first and trustworthy colleagues who take pride in what they do. If you thrive in a collaborative workplace and enjoy helping people, we'd love to hear from you.
As an Assistant Retail Manager, you will join an incredible team and support them to encourage sales, provide excellent customer service, and uphold the highest standards of stock presentation and store cleanliness.
You will be responsible for:
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Assisting the Retail Manager in maximising sales by maintaining high standards of display and layout, ensuring proper stock rotation, and securing realistic pricing on donated items.
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Merchandising awareness and making sure you are keeping up to date with trends and competition.
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Maximising Gift Aid income and oversee the proper display and administration of bought-in goods, ensuring minimal stock loss.
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Customer engagement and leading by coaching volunteers and staff to have great conversations with every customer on" Rounding up" their purchase, making an "add donation" for our charity and signing up for our loyalty scheme.
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Engaging with the community to drive repeat custom, stock donation, volunteer recruitment and community involvement.
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Supporting the Retail Manager in recruiting and managing volunteers and ensuring all staff and volunteers are following Marie Curie procedures and guidelines.
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In the absence of the Retail Manager, taking responsibility for the overall management and operation of the store.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We're looking for 3 kind, compassionate and resilient Support workers to join our Learning Disabilities service in Langley.
£28,808.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week.
Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
Our benefits include:
* Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
* Free DBS (take this out if BSW advert)
* Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
* Fully paid induction programme and further training
* ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
* Healthcare Cashplan through our partner Healthshield
* Cycle to work scheme
* A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)
* Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
What you'll do:
- If a need arises, deliver all aspects of support to enable a customer to develop independent living skills as appropriate to the individual needs of the customer. In some services, this will include delivering personal and physical care as appropriate
- Support customers to undertake all domestic tasks wherever possible, including practical assistance where they have not yet developed the skills, to ensure customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation
- Participate in the support planning and risk management, as facilitated by the lead Support Worker
- Carry out security duties to ensure the safety of the customers and premises
- Monitor the CCTV throughout the shift
About you:
- Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour
- Prefers working as part of a group or team
- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
- Flexible
- Open to feedback and self development
- Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
- Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
What you'll bring:
Essential:
- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent or experience within charity/social care sector
Desirable:
- Experience in working with people with Learning Disabilities and Autism
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
* We focus on Excellence and innovation.
* We are Caring and Compassionate.
* We are Inclusive and Trusted.
* We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
Please see the full Job description on website
Join Us in Making a Difference at Marie Curie
Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity, dedicated to ensuring that everyone facing the end of life has access to the care, support, and dignity they deserve. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK and the only organisation to operate across all four nations. Through our network of community nursing, hospice care, and comprehensive information and support, we are here for people and families when they need us most.
Job Description
Your Role in Our Vision
As a Community Fundraiser, you’ll play a vital role in our mission by empowering supporters in your local area to raise essential funds for Marie Curie. Reporting to the Deputy Head of Region, you’ll collaborate with talented fundraising professionals to inspire individuals and groups to achieve their goals, ensuring their efforts make a lasting impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and nurture a network of fundraising groups and volunteers
- Deliver local elements of national campaigns, including The Great Daffodil Appeal
- Grow community involvement and financial support through outreach
- Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with fundraising policies and maintain accurate records
- Ese of social media to promote local work
- Actively committed to Marie Curie’s values, role models behaviours with authenticity and purpose.
What You’ll Need
- Proven experience in volunteer or community engagement
- Excellent interpersonal and networking skills
- Strong organisational and budget management abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database management
- A valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel, including evenings and weekends
Please see the full job description here.
Application Process
As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role. Please cite your preferred location.
Close date for applications: Sunday 28th September 2025
Salary: £27,450 - £30,500
Contract: 12 months Fixed Term Contract - Full time hours (35 hours per week) or Part time hours (21 hours per week)
Based: Remote role based in Lincolnshire
Benefits you’ll LOVE:
- Flexible working. We’re happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
- 25 days annual leave including 8 flexi bank holidays
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
- Continuous professional development opportunities.
- Industry-leading training programmes
- Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
- Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
- Access to Blue Light Card membership
- Subsidised Eye Care
Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments.
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Assistant Manager – Surbiton (Part Time)
Job description and person specification
Imagine being told that you, or someone you love, is losing their sight. In that moment, two profound questions demand urgent answers:
· Can this be stopped?
· How will I live my life?
Currently, research into preventing and treating sight loss is chronically underfunded, receiving a mere 1.2% of publicly funded health research grants: people who are blind or vision impaired are three times more likely to experience loneliness and isolation than the general population.
We find and fund the brilliant minds and bright ideas that put change in sight. Our researchers are at the forefront, making breakthroughs and discoveries that will prevent, treat and cure eye disease. The partnerships we build and initiatives we support are changing life for blind and vision impaired people.
We are Fight for Sight: we won’t stop until we: Save Sight. Change Lives.
We have a clear ambition and have the support of well-respected and highly engaged ambassadors. We are now looking for experienced, committed, and creative individuals to join our dynamic team to help realise a new five-year growth strategy. You’ll be part of something impactful, we’d love to hear from you.
We are now looking for experienced, committed, and creative individuals to join our dynamic team as we devise and launch a new five-year strategy. You’ll be part of something impactful, we’d love to hear from you.
The Assistant Manager will play a crucial role in the future growth of our newly merged charity and the impact that we can achieve through partnership for people with sight loss.
Responsible to
Commercial Manager
Direct reports
Immediately responsible for recruiting and developing a team of dedicated volunteers. In due course the role and responsibilities may grow in line with organisational growth and priorities.
Working hours and contract
Permanent, part-time
21 hours, 3 days per week but flexible over a seven-day rota
Salary
£15,124 PTE,
Location
Surbiton
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a covering letter with subject header – Assistant Manager – Surbiton (Part Time)
Your covering letter should include a supporting statement (max two pages) comprising why you think you are an ideal candidate for the role, what applicable experience you’ll bring and why you want to work for Fight for Sight?
Closing date for applications: Rolling
Early applications are encouraged. We will be interviewing on a rolling basis; therefore, we will close the vacancy as soon as we have found the right candidate.
Important note: All applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, we do not have a sponsoring license for non-UK employees which means that if you do not have a current, valid UK working permit, please do not apply, as we will not be able to consider your application.
Role Responsibilities
Purpose of Job
· To coach, lead and manage a team of volunteers
· Drive sales performance to exceed targets, maximising cost efficiency
· Maximise shop profits through delivery of the retail strategy, including income, gift aid donor sign up and conversion, donations and other income generators.
· To achieve compliance with relevant regulation e.g., health and safety and safeguarding, whilst adhering to all policies and procedures
· To promote strong relations within the local community to enhance the profile and good name of the charity
Main Responsibilities
· To deliver shop income plan
· To achieve gift aid income objectives, donor sign up and conversion. Improving processes to deliver maximum value, coaching colleagues to success
· To support and manage volunteer pricing to ensure items are processed in line with policies and procedures, recognising and thanking the team for their contribution
· To develop a culture of ownership and follow up within own team and volunteers
· To adhere to safe, legal & secure requirements and standards for the shop, both front and back of house
· To induct, train and coach new colleagues, as evidenced through induction paperwork and development plans
· To role model and promote effective team communication, celebrating success and sharing best practice
· To liaise closely with the Warehouse Manager, Volunteer Manager and Commercial Manager
· To role model exceptional customer service to supporters and donors, providing feedback in a timely manner
· To ensure the highest standards of customer care and service are demonstrated by self, line reports and volunteers
· Promote, monitor and act on internal and external customer feedback
· To evidence effective local networking to generate donations and volunteer engagement, including local business and other stakeholders
· To monitor and check security of stock and debrief variances with the Commercial Manager
· To proactively assess own development needs and seek out development opportunities to enhance contribution to Retail objectives and operations
· To take ownership of good housekeeping for all areas of responsibility
· To accept responsibility and carry out any other task commensurate to the role
Person specification:
Skills, knowledge & experience
Sales and Profit
· Monitor and be accountable for sales and category performance, as well as ensure that the team are aware of and engaged in the shop’s financial performance
· Foster a creative and entrepreneurial shop environment where team members seek to maximise income in new and innovative ways both within the shop and through a variety of channels, such as community events
· Manage the team to maximise income from Gift Aid on donated products
· Ensure that all of Fight for Sight’s financial procedures are adhered to and executed in a timely fashion by the shop team
Shop Floor
· Ensure sourcing sufficient levels of donated stock locally in collaboration with the shop team
· Establish efficient and commercially successful stock processing systems (such as pricing, quality standards, consumer safety, stock density and culling stock), including backroom systems and ensure these are adhered to by the volunteer team. Ensure that all legal and Fight for Sight’s internal regulations regarding donated stock are adhered to
· Inspire the team to provide a great customer and donor experience, which enables Fight for Sight to attract new supporters every day. Ensure that feedback, including complaints are escalated to the Area Manager within the agreed timeframes
· Empower the team to create original, appropriate and commercially successful visual merchandising displays, including shop windows
· Make sure that all procedures for the sale of new products are followed by the volunteer team (if applicable)
· Work with the Commercial Manager to ensure our shops are in good condition, maximise their potential and are fit for purpose
· Provide a safe and healthy working environment and ensure that all team members are aware of and operate within Fight for Sight’s health and safety policies and procedures, including waste management and customer safety
Leadership – Volunteers
· Recruit, induct, and retain an inclusive and diverse volunteer team, which is large enough in numbers and capable to maximise the shop’s income and profitability and guarantee the smooth running of the shop.
· Maintain an empowered, well trained, motivated and engaged volunteer team with excellent levels of communication at team and individual level.
· Connect the volunteer team with Fight for Sight’s work and help them to understand the value of their contribution
Leadership - Paid Staff
· Recruit, induct, and retain an inclusive and diverse volunteer team, which is large enough in numbers and capable to maximise the shop’s income and profitability and guarantee the smooth running of the shop.
· Maintain an empowered, well trained, motivated and engaged volunteer team with excellent levels of communication at team and individual level.
· Connect the volunteer team with Fight for Sight’s work and help them to understand the value of their contribution.
Management - being part of Fight for Sight
· Play active part in the charity, including attending and contributing to all-staff meetings
· Play a key role in enabling the shop to represent Fight for Sight and increase the knowledge of the local community about our mission and work
· Be accountable for the integration of the shop into the local community in collaboration with the shop team
· Empower the team to respond to all appeals and fundraising opportunities.
· Adhere to and enforce Fight for Sight safeguarding policies.
Other
· Required to adhere to Fight for Sight’s mission and values
· Understanding of and commitment to adhere to equality, diversity, and staff health and wellbeing principles
Personal qualities
· The ability to work under pressure whilst remaining calm and organised
· To be receptive to change and to act as a change agent
· The ability to maintain excellent rapport with staff, volunteers, supporters, and donors
· To demonstrate a calm and logical approach to problem solving
· To consistently demonstrate a dedicated approach to the quality of customer service and team working.
· Comfortable working in a small team both strategically and operationally
· Commitment to teamwork, business partnering and a collegiate approach – with a ‘can do’ attitude and a sense of humour.
· Able to provide positive, dynamic, tenacious and flexible leadership at all times.
· Results-driven, able to measure and quantify own outcomes.
· Adaptable to changing landscape and evolving organisation.
· Willing and able to operate at pace in an organisation going through rapid change, using your initiative and delivering to tight deadlines
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
· Highly organised with ability to plan effectively and allocate resources appropriately.
· An understanding of and commitment to London’s blind and partially sighted people.
Flexibility
The role description is a general outline of duties and responsibilities and may be amended as we grow. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time.
Employee benefits
We value our staff and volunteers and want to make sure that they are supported in their work. Other benefits we also offer are:
· A great team and a supportive culture
· Employer pension contributions matching up to 10%, and death in service cover
· Generous parental leave
· Flexible/hybrid working options
· Apprenticeships scheme, study leave and financial support for training & development
· Cycle to work scheme, eye test vouchers, and a staff loan scheme, access to an Employee Assistance Program
· An active Social Committee and staff events
Application & Interview process
See above (page 2) for How to Apply. Please note that we value the authenticity and individuality of our applicants and believe that your CV and cover letter should reflect your unique skills, experiences, and personality. Therefore, please refrain from using AI tools, including ChatGPT, to produce your application materials. Applications drafted with the assistance of AI will be automatically rejected.
Successfully shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview online via MS Teams.
Accessibility
We believe in fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals, regardless of their abilities or circumstances, feel supported and valued. If you have any accessibility requirements or specific needs that you would like us to accommodate during the application process, please let us know. If you are unfamiliar with MS Teams and would like to familiarise yourself with the platform before the interview, we are more than happy to arrange a tech run-through to ensure your comfort and confidence.
Equal opportunities, diversity & inclusion
Don’t meet every single requirement? At Fight for Sight we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every item in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles that we have.
We have an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, including any adjustments required to support people from diverse community groups.
Other information
We draw your attention to some important policies that govern the research that our charity funds. You can find these on our website.
Please submit your CV and a covering letter with subject header – Assistant Manager – Surbiton (Part Time)
Your covering letter should include a supporting statement (max two pages) comprising why you think you are an ideal candidate for the role, what applicable experience you’ll bring and why you want to work for Fight for Sight?
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This newly established role sits within the Talent and Learning team and reports into the Director, Talent and Learning. The Volunteer Manager role will be responsible for enhancing and expanding Provide's volunteering initiatives.
This includes significantly growing volunteer engagement, fostering strong relationships with staff, implementing strategic development plans and creating meaningful opportunities for volunteers and will play a crucial part in enriching the services we provide and enhancing the overall patient experience within our communities.
The main duties of the Volunteer Manager include:
- Developing a long-term vision for volunteer engagement across the organisation
- Contribute to and deliver the Volunteer Strategy
- Develop and implement comprehensive communication strategies across the organisation
- Design and deliver induction, training and mentorship programs to maximise volunteer engagement
- Monitor volunteer attendance and maintain quality experiences
- Co-ordinate cross functional teams to optimise volunteer engagement
- Develop partnerships with external organisations and manage strategic relationships
- Manage volunteer budgets and expenses
Join Us in Making a Difference at Marie Curie
Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity, dedicated to ensuring that everyone facing the end of life has access to the care, support, and dignity they deserve. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK and the only organisation to operate across all four nations. Through our network of community nursing, hospice care, and comprehensive information and support, we are here for people and families when they need us most.
Job Description
Your Role in Our Vision
As a Community Fundraiser, you’ll play a vital role in our mission by empowering supporters in your local area to raise essential funds for Marie Curie. Reporting to the Deputy Head of Region, you’ll collaborate with talented fundraising professionals to inspire individuals and groups to achieve their goals, ensuring their efforts make a lasting impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and nurture a network of fundraising groups and volunteers
- Deliver local elements of national campaigns, including The Great Daffodil Appeal
- Grow community involvement and financial support through outreach
- Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with fundraising policies and maintain accurate records
- Ese of social media to promote local work
- Actively committed to Marie Curie’s values, role models behaviours with authenticity and purpose.
What You’ll Need
- Proven experience in volunteer or community engagement
- Excellent interpersonal and networking skills
- Strong organisational and budget management abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database management
- A valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel, including evenings and weekends
Please see the full job description here.
Application Process
As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and covering letter. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role. Please cite your preferred location.
Close date for applications: Sunday 21st September 2025
Salary: £27,450.00 - £30,500.00
Contract: Full time, Permanent role
Based: Glasgow office
Benefits you’ll LOVE:
- Flexible working. We’re happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
- 25 days annual leave including 8 flexi bank holidays
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
- Continuous professional development opportunities.
- Industry-leading training programmes
- Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
- Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
- Access to Blue Light Card membership
- Subsidised Eye Care
Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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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 Title:Engagement Manager – Employee Volunteering
Reference Number: V557
Location: Homebased within South West England/London
Contract Type: Fixed term until 31st March 2026 (with possibility of extension)
Hours: Full time (35 hours per week)
Salary: £25,625 per annum plus up to £3366 London weighting (if applicable)
DBS/PVG: Basic
Job Family: 3
Line Manager: Project Manager
Closing date: 24th September 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications
Interview Date/s:Week commencing 29th September 2025
Anticipated start date: ASAP
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications
Volunteering Matters
Who we are
At Volunteering Matters, we believe people have the power to create change. Whether through volunteering by helping others and giving time, or through social action such as speaking up, campaigning, or leading change, everyone can make a difference. We bring people together to build stronger communities across England, Scotland and Wales, making sure everyone has the chance to get involved and create real change.
What we do
We help people of all ages and backgrounds get involved in volunteering and social action. We focus on making sure that everyone, no matter their situation, has the chance to take part. We work with local people.
How we do this
We support people to share their time and skills to help others and tackle big challenges in their communities.
· We remove barriers to volunteering and social action, making it easier for people who don’t always get the chance to take part.
· We listen to and amplify voices that aren’t always heard, helping volunteers and communities influence change.
· We help volunteers beyond their first experience, offering training, support, and pathways to new opportunities.
· We connect businesses with communities, creating meaningful employee volunteering projects.
· We show the impact of volunteering and social action, proving how it changes lives for the better.
Our promise to volunteers
We are always looking for new ways for volunteers to make a difference. We bring people together across generations and backgrounds to learn from each other and create change. At the same time, we make sure that all our volunteers are trained, supported, and valued, so they feel confident in what they do.
It’s a brilliant time to join us. We’re evolving, growing our impact, and shaping a future where everyone can take part and feel they belong.
Job Purpose
We are looking for a passionate Engagement Manager to join our team. They will work as part of the national (and local London) Employee Volunteering team working with corporate clients and community partners, creating and delivering team and individual volunteering events.
Here is some of what you’ll be doing, please refer to the full job description for full details:
· Research and deliver volunteering opportunities to meet the needs of specific client teams of volunteers, ensuring they are impactful and safe.
· Carry out logistics visits or virtual planning meetings and risk assessment for volunteer activity, ensuring compliance with the quality standards set by Employee Volunteering.
· Develop partnerships and manage relationships with community organisations and colleagues leading on internal Volunteering Matters projects locally.
· Ensure monitoring, impact and evaluation information and data is collected and that projects meet agreed targets, reporting format and schedule.
· Assist the Project Managers by preparing case studies, change stories and reports.
Having a regular presence in the locations where we are working with partners and individuals is essential for this role. Given the geographical spread of the working area, we are looking for somebody that lives and can travel across London & South West England.
Our Values & Way of Working
In all that we are guided by our values: Empowering, Inclusive, Compassionate, Positive & Straightforward.
Diversity & Inclusion
Volunteering Matters welcomes all applicants and are keen to ensure our team reflects the diversity of the UK and the communities we serve. We encourage applications from disabled, LGBT and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, along with candidates with any protected characteristics and from disadvantaged groups.
Disability Confident & Reasonable Adjustments
We guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role. Please provide evidence in your application, which demonstrates that you meet the level of competence required in the Job Description under skill and experience. To be considered for a guaranteed interview or to discuss any reasonable adjustments during the process, please state this in your cover letter.
Benefits
Our employee benefits reflect our culture which is built on an approach of full flexibility with accountability, and designed to let you make your most positive contribution; we offer:
· Flexible Working by Default (re hours & place of work)
· Unlimited Annual Leave
· Employee Pension scheme
· Life Assurance
· Cycle to Work Scheme
· Season Ticket Loan
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Enhanced sick and family leave.
· Lifestyle Discount Scheme
We are also open to discussing job share applications.
GDPR Statement
If you apply for a role with us, we will retain your contact details including your name, address, email address and phone number to help us manage your application for up to six months. We will not use your personal data for any other purpose or share it with any third party. You can contact us at any point to update your personal information or ask us to delete it from our records.
Policy on AI-Generated Applications
Applications are accepted on trust, and we expect all submissions to reflect the applicant’s own words, experiences, and motivations. While tools such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) may support the application process, applications should not be generated wholly by AI.
To Apply
Please send an updated, complete CV and cover letter via the Charity Job Apply button above. In your application clearly state which role you are applying for. In the cover letter please demonstrate how you would fulfil the role requirements, what previous relevant achievements you have (both in life and at work), what skills & experience you can offer, and what you believe you can contribute to Volunteering Matters.
Please note that all applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we’re unable to progress applications that don’t meet this requirement.
If you have any questions about current vacancies, the recruitment process, or need support, our team is here to help. Whether you're a candidate looking for more information or with an HR query, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
We turn local knowledge into action by working with volunteers and partners across the UK to build stronger communities for all.





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Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they’re likely to die from.
The care and support we provide is highly valued by the people we care for and their loved ones, but at present we are only reaching around 10% of dying people at the end of life. Right now, one in four people in the UK with a terminal illness, do not get the care or support they deserve at the end of their lives.
We want a different society than the one we live in now. Our mission for the next five years is to close the gap in the number of people missing out on what they need at the end-of-life, through 3 ways:
• Growing and transforming our direct care and support
• Delivering more practical information and support
• Leading in shaping the end-of-life experience
Job DescriptionThe Allied Health Professional Manager will have professional and managerial responsibility of the Allied health, social work, bereavement and wellbeing services for Lothians.
As the Allied Health Professional Manager, you will be responsible for the leadership and operational oversight of a multidisciplinary team comprising:
Physiotherapists
Occupational Therapists
Social Worker
Bereavement Support Coordinators
Spiritual Care Coordinators
Rehabilitation Assistants
Volunteers
This role will be responsible for the safe and effective delivery of these services and will also have a responsibility for oversight of the team's caseloads and will be required to support clinical practice at times.
The role will be required to work closely with the whole MDT in Lothian and the senior management team to support service growth and development. The role includes responsibility for quality improvement, clinical governance, and the management of incidents, complaints, and concerns within these services.
You will work closely with the Senior Management Group and report directly to the Clinical Services Lead. You may be required to deputise for the Clinical Services Lead in their absence, contributing to strategic planning and service development.
What will you be doing:
Lead and support a diverse multidisciplinary team across inpatient, community, and wellbeing services and outpatients
Provide oversight of caseloads and ensure effective coordination of care.
Drive quality improvement initiatives and uphold governance standards.
Manage service-related incidents, complaints, and concerns with professionalism and sensitivity.
Collaborate with senior leadership and deputise for the Clinical Services Manager when required.
Promote a culture of compassionate, person-centred care for patients and families.
What we’re looking for:
- We welcome applications from professionals across a range of disciplines, including:
Allied Health Professionals
Occupational Therapists
Social Workers
Counsellors
Other relevant health and social care backgrounds
A relevant professional qualification
Current registration with the appropriate professional regulatory body
A full UK driving licence and access to a car
Minimum 3 years’ senior management experience in a health or social care setting
Proven experience supporting individuals and families through change and loss
Strong background in Quality Assurance and Governance
A collaborative leadership style with the ability to inspire and support teams through change
Please see the full job description :
Additional InformationSalary: Marie Curie PayScale Band 7 £50, 861 - £59,159
Contract: Permanent Full Time 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday
Based: Marie Curie Hospice, Frogston Road, West Edinburgh, EH10 7DR onsite
Benefits You’ll Love
Annual leave allowance 25 days plus 10 public holidays (pro rata)
Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave
Continuous Professional development
Industry leading training programmes
Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work
Defined contribution schemes for Pension
Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
Introduce a friend scheme
Help with eyecare cost
Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
Life assurance – for all employees
Application Process
Close date for applications: Monday 22nd September 2025
Interview Dates: TBC
As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.
For further information or to arrange an informal chat please contact our Hiring Manager Jennifer Gallagher Clinical Services Manager at
Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to [email protected]