Safeguarding manager jobs in monmouthshire, berkshire
Our Aims
The Urban Partnership Group (UPG) is a community and regeneration organization situated in West London offering a wide range of activities at its bases at the Masbro Centre, Edward Woods Community Centre, Masbro Brook Green, and Flora Gardens Family Centre projects managed include those for older people, youth, children center services, volunteering and community champions. Through these projects UPG hopes to enhance the health, wealth and well-being of the centers’ users.
Role
We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate caretaker to join our team
In this role, you will be responsible for the general upkeep and maintenance of our facilities, as well as caring for the welfare of those under our care.
This includes everyday tasks such as cleaning, carrying out minor repairs, overseeing security measures, and aiding and supporting to our residents or occupants.
Our ideal candidate is reliable, empathic and has a genuine passion for helping others.
They should have excellent communication skills and a strong attention to detail
Main Responsibilities
- Perform regular inspections of the premises to identify and fix maintenance issues, such as leaks or breakages
- Keep an itinerary of tools and jobs
- Manage supply inventory and reorder supplies as needed
- Carry out cleaning tasks such as sweeping, mopping and dusting, to ensure the premises are kept clean and tidy
- Conduct minor repair work, including fixing broken locks, replacing light bulbs and carrying out basic plumbing work
- Monitor the property’s security systems and respond to alarms or potential threats
- Manage waste disposal and recycling activities
- Maintain outdoor areas, such as gardens and parking lots, including pruning shrubs and removing snow or debris
- Coordinate with professional repair services and contractors when required
- Ensure compliance with heath and safety regulations – Fire drills, Gas checks etc
- Assist in arranging events and hires at the premises
- Respond to emergency situations promptly
Working with Others
- Work well with colleagues and tenants
- Polite and professional
- Excellent communication skills
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Title: Partnerships Manager
Reports to: Senior Partnerships Manager
Location: Hybrid work with 40% from Breaking Barriers’ offices in London, Manchester, Birmingham or Glasgow
Salary: £33,000 - £39,000 for London, £31,000 - £37,000 for other locations
Hours: 5 days per week (37.5 hours), open to flexible working arrangements
Contract: Permanent
Overall purpose
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the national development and delivery of our relationships with the private sector to maximise income and impact to support refugees into meaningful employment.
The main purpose of the Partnerships Manager role is to deliver first-class account management and development of corporate partnerships to drive Breaking Barriers mission.
Working closely with Senior Partnerships Managers, Head of Corporate Partnerships, and members of the Income & Engagement and Services Directorates, you will be responsible for launching, retaining and developing a portfolio of partnerships ensuring we deepen and strengthen relationships whilst identifying opportunities for growth.
You will play your part in delivering and developing strategic relationships to bring value to our refugee clients and our employment and education programmes.
The successful candidate will have experience managing corporate partner relationships, including making fundraising asks and managing external communication with donors and partners at all levels of seniority. You will deploy your influencing skills and ability to build profitable relationships to great effect as you take a leading role identifying and nurturing future strategic partnerships. An understanding of Corporate Social Responsibility would be advantageous.
To view the full job description and person specification, as well as details on our accessible recruitment process, please view the attached recruitment pack.
Other considerations
- As part of our safeguarding commitment to our clients, we carry out pre-employment checks to ensure that successful applicants are suitable to work with adults at risk. These include basic DBS checks, obtaining references and verifying a candidate’s identity and right to work in the UK.
- We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief.
How to apply
If you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, we want to hear from you. To apply, please submit a CV and statement (up to approximately 500 words/1 A4 page) outlining:
- Why you are interested in the role
- What skills you would bring to be successful in this role
- Any experience you would like to highlight
- Any reasonable adjustments you require for the interview process
- Disclosure of disabilities if you wish to do so (as a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role)
Please note that applications without a covering letter will not be considered.
Closing date for applications is 11:30pm on Wednesday 03 September. Please note that interviews will be held on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if a suitable candidate is found. Early applications are strongly encouraged.
We belong to the Experts by Experience Employment Initiative, which advocates and supports organisations to employ more people from a refugee background. With this in mind, we particularly welcome applicants with experience of seeking asylum and/or a refugee background.
If you are an expert by experience (a refugee or a migrant with direct, first-hand experience of issues and challenges of the UK asylum or immigration system), you can ask for an independent and confidential support for your job application from the Experts by Experience Employment Network. Please reach out to HR Manager Rebecca Hughes for further details (we are unable to include email addresses in this advert, but you can find contact details on the final page of the attached recruitment pack).
Breaking Barriers exists so that every refugee can access meaningful employment and build a new life.
We are seeking a results-driven Acquisition Marketing Manager (known at Guide Dogs as Committed Giving Acquisition Campaign Manager) to lead our Acquisition team and manage supporter acquisition across key regular giving fundraising products such as Sponsor a Puppy and Lucky Lottery. In this role, you’ll be responsible for developing and delivering marketing plans to maximise income, meet acquisition targets, and ensure the long-term success of our campaigns.
You’ll manage and execute direct marketing campaigns ensuring they meet income and expenditure goals. You will also line manage and lead a team of Officers and Executives to deliver these campaigns, collaborating with the Committed Giving Product Manager to support their development. Key responsibilities include contributing to the wider fundraising strategy, analysing campaign data to optimise return on investment, and fostering strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams. You will ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and contribute to the continuous improvement of existing products, as well as ideate new propositions for testing. Your work will help guide people with sight loss to live the life they choose.
If you’re a strategic thinker with strong campaign management and leadership skills, and an eye for creative design, we’d love to hear from you.
We value in-person collaboration with our teams and those we support, so the ability to travel to our sites is needed for this role. We support hybrid working arrangements, so you have flexibility to work in a way that’s best for you. This role will be based at our Reading office 2 days a week, where you’ll collaborate closely with the Committed Giving team. The remaining days offer flexibility to work from home. You’ll be working 35 hours per week, worked 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for an experienced and resourceful Clinical Services Manager (Intake and Allocation), this role will be responsible for leading and coordinating the intake and allocation of clients to appropriate ongoing therapists. This role ensures timely, and client-centred access to help, and plays a pivotal part in maintaining service quality, client flow, and clinician capacity.
The role involves working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders, including clinical assessment teams, supervisors and clients to assign clinicians effectively.
Key aspects of this role will include:
- Ensuring trainees are allocated cases appropriate to their level of clinical experience and training requirements.
About us
Since 1948, Tavistock Relationships has been building an international reputation as a leading training and research centre in therapeutic and psycho-educational approaches to supporting couples.
We train the next generation of couple therapists and provide clinical services to couples and parents, face to face (in London) and online. We provide a range of affordable services to help people with relationship difficulties, sexual problems and parenting challenges.
About you
The ideal candidate for this role will have:
- High level interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a wide range of people
- Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Experience working within a clinical setting and liaising regarding safeguarding concerns
- Ability to lead on delivery after consultation with clinical colleagues
- Able to demonstrate the capacity to create and sustain relationships
- Excellent administrative and organisational skills with ability to plan ahead
- Keeping service policies and protocols relating to allocations and intake under continual review.
- Efficient data management and reporting.
- Support the timely and accurate charging of client fees by supporting the set up of recurring client payments, issuing invoices and processing payments.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Interagency work
· Work to embed the Case Manager role into multi-agency responses to domestic abuse in the area.
· Effective understanding and implementation of institutional advocacy by pro- socially challenging partner agencies, acknowledging best practice and striving for change to benefit the individual, the service and the sector.
· Support other professionals in responding to service users in a way that is coterminous with the aims and ethos of the Drive Project.
· Working closing with other professionals to ensure that risk management and safeguarding duties are effectively met.
· Develop and maintain effective partnership working with statutory, private and voluntary agencies to address the issue of domestic abuse.
· Represent the service at operational multi-agency meetings, feeding back initiatives and outcomes to the team and contribute to the evaluation of the quality of activities these services offer.
· Provide a single point of proactive and regular contact for a range of professionals involved in the case of the service user.
· Be flexible and willing to work in all types of environments.
Case management
· Comply with child protection and information sharing policies, ensuring that service users and colleagues understand and comply with the service’s safeguarding framework.
· Manage a case load focusing on high risk perpetrators of domestic abuse to provide an assertive, medium to long term service, based on thorough assessment and individual support planning that adopts the principles of both ‘Support (change) or/and Disrupt (continued offending) concept.
· Contribute to regular service reviews which include monitoring data, evaluations, intake and output policy, and practice and work load reviews for the whole service.
· Attend monthly case management meeting with the Service Manager .
· Attend clinical supervision.
· Take appropriate steps to protect where there is an imminent risk to another person.
Recording and administration
· Ensure that case files and records are accurate and complete, and are kept and in compliance with Data Protection Act requirements.
· To enter all the required information into the Drive project electronic case management system to enable tracking of service user change, multi-agency working and risk management.
· Weekly maintenance and accurate and secure audit trail of all relevant communication.
· Comply with the data protection and information sharing protocols that Drive has agreed to.
Direct work with service users
· Maintain a proactive response to service users, continuously providing positive options for behaviour change throughout the service users time in the Drive project
· Use combination of motivational work, relationship building and a broad range of therapeutic skills to engage service users to addressing their abusive behaviour
· Motivate and support service users to address the broad range of needs that may contribute to the risk that they pose to others or act as barrier for them in addressing that risk. e.g. housing, substance use etc.
· To ensure that service users understand that the community and Drive project will ensure that they are accountable for continued use of abuse and abusive behaviour towards others
· Ensure that there is a consistent delivery of services to the identified perpetrators of domestic abuse, including comprehensive risk assessment, support planning, referrals to other agencies and MARACs.
· Develop strategies that will disrupt the continued risk posed by service users
· Undertake assessment of risk, needs and attitudes to inform the individual
service user’s intervention plan
· Ensure that risk assessment and risk management procedures are followed at all times.
· Respect and value the diversity of the community in which the service works in, providing a service that recognises the diverse needs of service users and their families.
· Work closely with the IDVAs’ supporting the partners, ex-partners and new partners, and family members of service users in management risk and developing intervention plans, as set out in the Drive Manual.
· The welfare and safety of children and young people is paramount, considered in every aspect of your work, address parenting needs where appropriate and taking action to safeguard children.
General
· Remain up-to-date and compliant with all relevant legislation connected to your work, including organisational procedures, policies and professional codes of conduct and practice guidance, in order to uphold standards of best practice.
· Represent the service at local events; deliver training and presentations as required.
· Feed into the learning process via the Service to improve services to perpetrators of domestic abuse ensuring that the experiences of service users and other agencies inform this process.
· Be confident to evidence reflective practice in all aspects of work, sharing learning and
· Be committed to reviewing individual and team practice and undertake regular training.
· Act with integrity and respect when interacting with service users, employees, agencies and individuals.
· Competent in defensible decision making, recording and being held accountable
· Show initiative in tackling issues within the service and in relation to other agencies.
· Act as a champion for the implementation of the pilot programme in your area
· Hold a full driving license, have access to a car and be able to travel across the pilot area as required.
· Partake in evening and weekend work as required.
Job title: Communications and External Relations Manager
Department: Communications and Engagement
Responsible to: Senior Communications and External Relations Manager
Responsible for: Communication and External Relations Coordinator
Location: London (UK) - hybrid working
Salary: £46,800 gross per annum
Working pattern: Full time, 38.5 hours per week
Duration of contract: Permanent
Start date: As soon as possible
Are you our new Communications and External Relations Manager?
Join our global movement as a Communications and External Relations Manager and play a key role in shaping the future of education and youth engagement worldwide. Working closely with the Senior Communications and External Relations Manager, you will lead and implement strategic communications, PR, external relations, and fundraising communications campaigns that support our mission and raise the profile of UWC International. This is a unique opportunity to collaborate with colleagues across our global network of schools, colleges, and national committees to deliver impactful, purpose-driven communications.
Our Communications and Engagement team covers a wide range of activities, including digital and social media, publications, branding, events, alumni relations, global student recruitment, and fundraising communications. You will bring a creative, methodical, and collaborative approach to delivering campaigns and storytelling that inspire audiences and reflect our values. A key part of this role is supporting the Development Team in creating compelling content and campaigns to drive income generation—experience in fundraising communications would be a strong advantage.
We are looking for a communications all-rounder with proven experience in external relations, PR, or marketing—ideally in an international or nonprofit context. If you have a track record of delivering communications projects from concept to evaluation, enjoy working across diverse teams and platforms, and want to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.
About us
Changing the world takes passion and dedication
UWC is a global movement of 18 schools across four continents with a shared mission: to make education a force for peace and a sustainable future. Each year, we bring together young people from over 150 countries and diverse backgrounds to live and learn together in richly diverse, international settings – developing not only academic excellence, but cross-cultural understanding and a drive for social impact. UWC students don’t just prepare for exams, they prepare to lead change. Through real-world challenges, they build the skills, compassion and courage to make a difference.
Our students go on to become leaders in politics, NGOs, business, education and grassroots movements – people shaping a more just and sustainable world. Today, our global network includes more than 85,000 changemakers united by the values they lived at UWC.
About UWC International
UWC International is the operational arm of UWC, a UK-registered and Germany-registered charity at the heart of the global UWC movement. Based in London and Berlin, our team works closely with stakeholders across the UWC network and supports a global alumni community of over 85,000 changemakers.
Our work includes global fundraising, communications, promotion and support for the network of more than 150 UWC national committees. We also lead on global strategy and provide key services to UWC schools and colleges.
We are proud to reflect the diversity we champion. Our international team represents over 25 nationalities, bringing a wide range of perspectives and lived experiences. We are committed to anti-racism, diversity, equity and inclusion (ARDEI) across all aspects of our work – ensuring our organisational culture reflects the values we promote across the UWC movement.
What we offer
As part of a commitment to our employees, we offer the following:
UWC International London and Berlin
- Hybrid working - we operate hybrid working arrangements, with at least 20% of the week worked in the office and up to 80% worked from home.
- Flexible working hours - our standard working hours are 38.5 per week. We support flexible working and are happy to discuss different working patterns.
- Generous annual leave allowance – we offer 28 days holiday per year plus 8 public holidays (pro rata for part-time or fixed-term contracts).
- Paid leave for personal growth - up to 2 days per year for volunteering or up to 2 days per year for study leave.
- Learning & development opportunities – we have access to various learning and development platforms to support your professional growth.
UWC International London
- Income Protection & well-being support - We offer income protection to all employees, an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with access to a legal support helpline, remote GP appointments, medical second opinions, mental health support, physiotherapy, lifestyle coaching, personal trainer and nutritionist sessions, and a well-being calendar featuring podcasts and webinars.
- Exclusive discounts & perks - with access to a range of discounts across shopping, dining, lifestyle and entertainment, with thousands of offers on hundreds of top retailers.
- Cycle to Work scheme and eyecare vouchers
- Enhanced maternity and enhanced paternity leave
- Higher-than-standard pension contribution scheme - UWC International will contribute up to 8% of the employee’s gross salary toward their Pension scheme with NEST.
Visa requirements
Anyone who applies to work at UWC International in London must have a work visa before starting employment, in compliance with the relevant immigration rules. Please provide confirmation of your eligibility to indefinitely work or reside in the UK in your application. Any offers of employment made by UWC International will be subject to a right-to-work check on your immigration status.
Application Process
Do you want to be part of our team? To apply, please submit an up to date copy of your CV along with a cover letter in English (each a maximum of 2 pages).
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, if you are interested submit your application as soon as possible.
Your cover letter must:
- Outline your experience, skills and competencies against the Person specification section in the attached Job Description.
- Explain why you want to join UWC International.
- Provide confirmation of your eligibility to work or reside in the UK.
- Provide the name and contact details of two professional referees, including their job title, email address and the capacity in which you are known to them. References are taken up prior to the second round interviews. We will not contact your referees without first letting you know.
Please note that CVs received without a cover letter, including the information requested above will not be considered.
Deadline for application: 11.59 AM (UK time) on Tuesday, 12 August 2025
Interview and/or assessment dates:
- First round interviews on Tuesday, 19 August & Wednesday, 20 August (remote)
- Second round interviews on Wednesday, 27 August & Thursday, 28 August (remote)
For further information on this opportunity, please see the detailed job description attached.
Safeguarding Statement
The job holder might have to travel to UWC schools and colleges. Therefore, a Basic DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service) or international equivalent will be required before any job offer is made. We will also take up references before the second stage of the interview process. Referees will not be contacted without your consent.
Diversity Statement
UWC places deliberate diversity at the heart of our educational model because of its critical importance in our mission ‘to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future’.
At the UWC International Office, we believe this commitment to deliberate diversity must be reflected within our team, organisational practices, policies and culture. We recognise people with different backgrounds, skills, attitudes and experiences bring fresh ideas and perceptions, and we encourage and leverage these differences to make our work more relevant and accessible.
We will not discriminate or tolerate discriminatory behaviour on any grounds such as, but not limited to, race, gender, disability, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religion or belief, marital/partnership or family status, sexual orientation, age or socioeconomic background.
We strive to be an inclusive workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging, has a voice, can raise concerns, and feels comfortable and confident. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment and to act accordingly as we aspire best to serve the UWC mission and our global community. It is an ongoing journey and we welcome all those ready to travel with us.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are Hestia. We make a difference.
At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Philanthropy Manager to play a pivotal role in our Head Office in Aldgate.
Sounds great, what will I be doing?
This is an exciting opportunity to join Hestia at a pivotal point in its fundraising journey. Over the past five years, Hestia has developed a successful and growing fundraising programme, which includes support from charitable trusts and foundations, statutory grant makers, corporate partners, individual givers, and high-value donors. The Philanthropy Manager will play a key role in shaping and developing Hestia's philanthropy programme, with a focus on individual giving, legacies, and major donor relationships. This role offers the chance to significantly grow the programme's reach and impact.
As Philanthropy Manager, you will be a confident and strategic relationship manager with the ability to engage, inspire, and steward a portfolio of major donors and prospects. Working closely with the Head of Philanthropy, you will deliver personalised stewardship plans, craft compelling proposals, and manage a pipeline of four, five, and six-figure gifts. You will also line manage the Senior Supporter Care and Finance Coordinator, contributing to a high-performing and motivated team. This role is ideal for a proactive fundraiser who is passionate about making a meaningful difference to the lives of people affected by domestic abuse, modern slavery, and mental health challenges.
What do I need to bring with me?
You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.
Here's what the team will be looking for:
The ideal candidate will be highly literate and numerate, with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. They will bring proven experience in building and managing relationships with high-value donors, successfully stewarding individuals to secure five- and six-figure gifts. They will have a strong track record in developing and delivering individual giving and donor stewardship campaigns, as well as managing complex, cross-team projects and leading people, whether through formal line management or working with volunteers.
The candidate will be organised, detail-oriented, and able to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines. They will have strong digital skills, including confident use of CRM and email marketing systems, along with MS Office tools such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. With a creative and innovative approach to fundraising, they will also have a solid understanding of data protection legislation (GDPR) and safeguarding principles. Importantly, they will demonstrate empathy and alignment with Hestia's mission, supporting individuals affected by domestic abuse, modern slavery, and mental health challenges.
Interview Process:
Interviews will be held at our Head Office in London on 2nd and 4th September 2025
We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.
- Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!
- Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.
Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.
We are a disability confident employer
Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.
Safeguarding Statement
Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.
Important Information for Candidates
If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.
We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.
We deliver services across London as well as campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect the people we work with.




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Age UK has an exciting opportunity to join their fantastic team in Clapham!
We are recruiting for a Shop Manager to manage the day to day running of our Clapham shop (Clapham High Street, South West London, SW4).
As Shop Manager, you will manage our brilliant team of staff and volunteers, providing effective leadership, training, and development.
Utilising your previous experience and excellent managerial skills, you will help maximise store sales and profits while ensuring our customers and donors receive an excellent shop experience.
This opportunity offers an excellent benefits package as well as the chance to work within a valued team, all working to raise funds for a charity that provides vital services and support to older people across the UK.
If you have a passion for retail and would like to use your skills within a charity that supports thousands of older people across the UK, then this may be the role for you!
Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to handle/lift bags of stock (up to 10kgs.)
To ensure the smooth running of our stores, we will be conducting interviews throughout the advertising process. Early applications are advised.
You will have:
- Experience in a performance driven retail/customer centric environment
- Experience of managing people
- Ability to lift and carry bags of stock up to 10kg's
- Ability to build, retain and develop a team
- Strong drive to achieve results through others
- Ability to delegate, coach and listen
- Ability to manage time under conflicting priorities
- Ability to motivate self and others
- An open and adaptable approach to change and be able to support others through it
- Experience of communicating with a diverse workforce and customer base
- Ability to establish and maintain successful retail processes and merchandising
- IT literacy and numeracy skills
What we offer in return:
- A 35 hour working week
- 25 days holiday + bank holiday allowance
- A generous pension - we will contribute 8%
- Great discounts and rewards through Blue Light Card and BenefitHub
- Life assurance, Bupa health cashback plan
- Tickets for Good - Free and discounted tickets for events
Additional Information
To comply with UK legislation, we cannot accept applications from candidates under the age of 18 as the successful candidate will be required to work on their own in the shop without the aid of other staff.
Supporting statements and anonymisation
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. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria under the Disability Confident Scheme. Please note that on occasion, due to high numbers of applications, 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.
Is this the job for you? We know that men, of all backgrounds, and men and women from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds are currently under-represented in our workforce, and we want to change this! So, we are particularly keen to hear from applicants from these groups.
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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Part time (3 days a week), permanent role, Salary £27600.00 per annum (FTE £46000)
Mothers' Union is a global Christian movement working with people of all faiths and none to develop communities, strengthen families and advocate for change. Our members are active in 83 countries and work tirelessly to serve their communities to build a future where everyone thrives.
Why work for us
Mothers’ Union is committed to supporting international development initiatives that empower communities and improve lives. We work in three key areas, Gender, peace and safety, and livelihoods, and use an asset-based community led approach. We are looking for a Programme Manager to lead a transformative leadership initiative focused on equipping women - in Democratic Republic of Congo initially then expanding into West Africa - with the skills and confidence to take on leadership roles within their faith institutions and wider communities. Additionally the role will also play a part in reviewing leadership support for women in more senior levels of leadership at the Mothers’ Union to support the sustainability of the movement worldwide.
Job Summary
The Leadership Programme Manager will oversee the development of a leadership programme and its rollout through establishing sustainable digital hubs, and providing training to women leaders and male allies. The role will work closely with the PMEL Manager, Provincial Coordinator, church leaders and a team of trainers, to develop a comprehensive leadership curriculum, coordinate the training of trainers, establish online materials to create a hybrid learning model, monitor participant progress, and build networks to promote cross-participant learning and peer support. This position requires expertise in developing online training resources across multi-cultural contexts, project management skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with a remote team.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Development
- Oversee the advancement of leadership development as a core strategic priority for MU
- Develop and implement programme strategies, resources and tools that strengthen and scale the leadership development initiative, integrating research, monitoring, evaluation and learning
- Design a leadership curriculum that meets the intended project objectives and equips women across diverse contexts, through online and hybrid learning, combining spiritual guidance with practical leadership and management skills
Programme Planning and Budgeting
- Work with PMEL Manager to design and refine M&E frameworks and specific targets
- Develop and manage work plans and budgets in line with project goals and donor requirements
- Identify an appropriate digital platform to be used to run the online aspects of the leadership development programme
- Oversee the successful purchase and use of core equipment necessary to run the digital platform
Programme Implementation and Review
- Lead and support the delivery of leadership training activities across participating dioceses
- Monitor progress against programme outcomes, ensuring high-quality implementation that is timely and within budget
- Collaborate with coordinators, trainers and church leaders to review programme content and adapt as needed for relevance and effectiveness
- Support reporting, learning and sharing of best practice across participating dioceses
- Champion safeguarding and gender empowerment throughout all stages of the project
- Coordinate data collection in line with the programme M&E plan, including impact stories and other evidence of change, for use in MU communications, including social media and publications
- Conduct regular reviews to identify opportunities for programme expansion, sustainability and long-term impact
See the job description for more information
Benefits
- 25 days of annual leave plus up to 4 days of leave given at the discretion of Mothers’ Union (pro rated for part time staff).
- Employer pension contribution of 6.5%
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Two volunteering days per calendar year
- One away day per calendar year
- Enhanced sick pay
- Bereavement leave & Compassionate leave
- Season ticket loan
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Eye care voucher and an allowance towards glasses
Work Location/Hybrid Working Pattern
This role will be based at our Head Office in Central London. Mothers’ Union operates a hybrid working model. Staff are required to work an aggregate minimum of 90 days per calendar year (pro rata for part timers) at our Head Office, Mary Sumner House in central London. Tuesdays are our anchor days where every staff member is expected to be at the office. The 90 days includes anchor Tuesdays. In addition, Thursday is a core working day where part time staff are expected to work, either at home or from the office as needed.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this position, please apply by sending your CV and a Cover Letter via Charity Jobs. The Cover Letter should clearly outline how your skills match the main responsibilities of the role. Please note – only applications with a cover letter, alongside a CV, will be considered.
Application Deadline
The deadline for applications is 17 August 2025 at 5:00 pm. Due to the number of applications we may receive, we will not be able to individually respond to each applicant. Kindly note, we will only be getting in touch with the applicants shortlisted for an interview. We aim to get in touch with the shortlisted candidates after the application deadline. We will be conducting interviews for suitable candidates as we go along and may fill the role before the closing date.
Equal Opportunity
Mothers’ Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to create an inclusive environment for all employees.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Health and Wellbeing team in the role of Health and Wellbeing Manager, whose primary objectives will be to manage the Health and Wellbeing Team and oversee the delivery and development of Fulham FC Foundation’s Health and Wellbeing programmes: More Than A Game, Fulham Teammates and Walking Football.
Fulham FC Foundation (the Foundation) is the official registered charity of Premier League football club, Fulham FC.
Our mission is “Building Better Lives Through Sport”, and our vision is “A Healthy, Inclusive and Thriving Community”. In order to achieve this mission and vision, we engage with over 11,000 people every year across an exciting and inspiring range of projects and programmes, providing opportunities that positively impact the lives of local people.
Our Health and Wellbeing programme aims to engage people of all ages across South West London in activities that will improve their physical and mental health, reduce isolation and increase confidence. The post holder will need to be dedicated, supportive, agile and self-motivated. They will also require experience managing and developing community projects, overseeing a team of project leads, building strong stakeholder relationships as well as an understanding of working in the non-for-profit/charity sector. The Health and Wellbeing Manager will have the opportunity to lead innovative programme developments and make decisions on the future landscape of our Health and Wellbeing work. The role will also require a flexible approach to working during the evenings and weekends when required to support the Foundation and oversee Health and Wellbeing programme delivery.
The Health and Wellbeing Manager must:
· Have a minimum of 2 to 3 years of experience in community programme development (health sector desirable)
· Have experience of overseeing funded programmes
· Have experience of creating and managing project budgets
· Have experience of managing people
· Have experience of monitoring and evaluating community programmes
Ideally, the Health and Wellbeing Manager will:
· Have experience delivering community programmes with adults and young people
· Have experience building stakeholder relationships with organisations such as the NHS and Local Authorities
· Have knowledge of the NHS landscape and future plans, particularly across South West London
· Have experience building and developing new health and wellbeing initiatives from scratch
· Have an understanding of the non-for-profit and charity sector
· Have a background in a community health environment
· Have knowledge of Football Club Community Organisations (CCOs)
Our employees are central to everything we do, and we appreciate how our success is intrinsically linked to the people who work across the organisation. If you’re seeking an exciting and rewarding challenge in a collaborative and committed charity, and you feel you possess the aforementioned personal attributes, plus the more detailed knowledge/skills/experiences outlined in the job description, we’d love to hear from you.
Applications should be made via the Fulham FC website prior to the closing date of Sunday 24th August 2025.
First stage interviews are expected to take place on either Tuesday 2nd September or Wednesday 3rd September, with further stages of the recruitment process to be arranged with individual candidates thereafter. Before applying, please ensure you are available to attend an interview on either of these dates should you be shortlisted.
Please note that the post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.
Fulham Football Club Foundation is committed to increasing diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability.
Our mission is to Build Better Lives Through Sport to achieve our vision of a Healthy, Inclusive and Thriving Community.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you looking for a purpose-driven role where your work directly transforms young lives? MCR Pathways is seeking a Programme Manager for our relationship-based mentoring programme in Hertfordshire and West London. We are a life-changing mentoring charity dedicated to supporting young people who have faced an unfair start in life, helping them overcome barriers and achieve their full potential.
About the role
As Programme Manager, you'll manage, advise and support our Pathways Coordinators in schools and other partner organisations. Your main goal is to make sure our programme is fully integrated and highly effective in schools and with partners across Hertfordshire and West London. Although the role is remote it involves a significant amount of travel around Hertfordshire and West London so the successful candidate will need to be based within reasonable driving distance of these areas.
Key responsibilities:
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Provide support, development, training, management and motivation to MCR staff in schools and other partner organisations
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Support school integration of the programme and a consistently high quality standard of programme delivery
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Develop and support partnerships with the Local Councils, further and higher education institutions, local business and all MCR stakeholders
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Provide analysis of programme performance, impact and development
About you
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Experience of developing and effectively managing teams and programmes
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Self-motivated and skilled at motivating others
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Experience of or strong interest in working or volunteering in the third sector
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Experience of working within or in collaboration with secondary schools
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Excellent communication and presentation skills
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Attention to detail and ability to prioritise
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Experience of coordinating and analysing qualitative and quantitative data
About us
MCR Pathways is an award-winning charity established in Glasgow in 2007. We currently support over 7,800 young people across the UK who’ve had an unfair start in life, through our community of mentors, donors, staff, and partners. They are united by a shared belief: that every young person deserves someone to help them find their way. We believe in the power of mentoring and that a single connection can change a life.
We connect young people with volunteer mentors who offer support, encouragement and a listening ear. The aim is to empower young people to define their own ambitions, supporting them from aspiration to achievement. It’s more than academic success; it’s about instilling belief, resilience and the chance to thrive.
Mentoring is at the heart of what we do, but not all we do. We create opportunities like career tasters, job shadowing, and work experience helping young people access networks and pathways they might not otherwise reach. We support them into further and higher education, apprenticeships and employment and fulfilling careers helping them live their best life.
MCR Pathways’ values are Respect, Communication, Trust and Growth and they inform everything we do.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £39,778.72, plus £5,023.71 London weighting allowance
Contract length: Permanent
Location: This is a hybrid role, requiring weekly regular attendance at our Old Street office in London
Hours: Full time, 37.5 per week
Closing date: Wednesday 13th August 2025 at 11:30pm
Do you have proven fundraising experience and are looking for the next step in your career? Or are you experienced in working with high-net-worth clients in a private sector role, looking to change direction and work with one of the UK’s leading charities?
We are looking for the right candidate to fill our Philanthropy Manager role, to play a crucial role in the success of our thriving Income Generation directorate.
About the role
As Philanthropy Manager you will be focusing on managing relationships through a personal portfolio of high-net-worth individuals giving five figure gifts and building a pipeline of support at the £20k-£50k level. It will involve maintaining and uplifting a small portfolio of existing major donor relationships by delivering a programme of excellent donor cultivation and stewardship.
It will involve reaching new audiences through proactively building a pipeline of new major donor opportunities by using new acquisition strategies with a focus on a peer-peer approach and collaborating with other Income Generation teams, senior staff and volunteers to reach and engage with new audiences.
This role is a great opportunity to make a significant impact for the leading housing and homelessness charity in the UK.
About you
You will help to take philanthropy fundraising to new heights growing our income by maximising support from existing major donors and building pipelines of new high-value opportunities. You will need to be a natural ‘go getter’ who is ambitious and proactive, willing to go the extra mile to provide first-class stewardship and secure new support. You will be able to work in a fast-paced environment with high expectations of quality work and output.
You will need the following skills and experience to succeed in the role:
- Experience of securing donations from high-net-worth individuals, trusts and foundations or working with high-net-worth clients in a private client role
- Excellent communication, relationship building and writing skills
- Experience of initiating projects and working collaboratively to manage projects across diverse teams
Apply to be part of our team and help us defend the right to a safe home.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.
Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.
We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
About the team
Shelter’s High Value Partnerships department is crucial to achieving our charitable mission and is responsible for raising £30 million a year through fundraising with high-net-worth individuals, legacy and in-memory supporters, trusts and foundations, companies and statutory funders. The Philanthropy team work with high-net-worth individuals to raise major donor income to help power Shelter’s work.
You will work closely with the Senior Philanthropy Manager to shape and deliver new tactics to expand our network of potential donors. You will be supported by our experienced and energetic fundraising team along with colleagues in frontline services, campaigns and finance.
How to Apply
Please click ‘Apply for Job’ on the advert. You are required to submit a CV and a supporting statement with responses to the points in the About You section of the job description of no more than 350 words each. Please provide specific examples following the STAR format.
- We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset
- We create change and align behind our strategy
- We are open to risk and learning from our experiences
Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered.
About Shelter
Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.
We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.
We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.
Safeguarding statement
Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Mental Wellbeing Manager
Job Summary:
The Mental Wellbeing Manager will lead Manor Gardens’ culturally competent, trauma-informed mental health work with young men aged 18–25 funded by City Bridge Foundation, and oversee our wider wellbeing programme, funded through other sources including individual giving. They will be responsible for delivering early intervention and therapeutic support for young men from Black and minoritised backgrounds and refugees and asylum seekers, while also managing the delivery of a broader programme of community wellbeing activities for adults.
The postholder will line-manage two Activities Workers and have oversight of a pool of sessional staff and volunteers delivering peer support, group activities, and therapeutic interventions. This role requires a strong understanding of mental health, experience in group and 1-to-1 support, and a commitment to culturally competent, person-centred approaches.
About Manor Gardens Welfare Trust
Manor Gardens Welfare Trust (MGWT) is a health and wellbeing charity based in Islington, supporting communities for over 100 years. Our mission is to reduce health inequalities and empower people to take control of their lives through culturally competent, trauma-informed, and person-centred services. We provide accessible support in multiple languages and work with people experiencing multiple disadvantages, including poverty, poor mental health, social isolation, and barriers to accessing essential services.
We deliver a wide range of services including advocacy, mental health support, youth work, and wellbeing activities. Our approach is rooted in co-production and lived experience, and we work closely with local partners across statutory and voluntary sectors to improve outcomes for underserved communities.
Our core values are:
· Resilience – building strength and adaptability to meet challenges.
· Inclusivity – ensuring everyone feels valued and respected.
· Empowerment – enabling individuals to take control of their lives.
· Teamwork – fostering collaboration and mutual support.
Reporting to:
Director of Services and Development
Hours:
28 hours per week
Salary:
NJC Scale PO1 point 28 - 31 (£40,641- £43,450) pro rata
Liaison with:
Clinical Lead, Service Managers, staff, volunteers, community members, local partners including Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust (CANDI), Islington Public Health, Metropolitan University, VCS groups and other stakeholders.
Role Overview and Purpose:
The Mental Health Nurse is a key member of our team, focused on delivering high-quality mental health services to young men in the community. This role requires a proactive approach to engage with individuals who have not previously accessed mainstream mental health support, using culturally sensitive methods to build trust and promote mental well-being.
Key Responsibilities:
1. City Bridge Mental Health Programme Delivery (50%)
· Ensure the effective delivery of therapeutic and early intervention support for young men aged 18–25, including one-to-one and group support.
· Oversee work delivered by sessional psychotherapeutic staff and ensure quality, safeguarding, and continuity.
· Facilitate or coordinate safe, inclusive peer support spaces in community settings.
· Use culturally competent and trauma-informed practices to build trust and engagement among the target group.
· Conduct initial screening or assessments where appropriate and manage referrals to statutory and specialist mental health services.
· Collaborate closely with the Clinical Lead and Evaluation Lead to ensure the quality, safety, and effectiveness of delivery.
2. Recruit, train and support Peer Mentors
· Recruit two cohorts of 8 young bilingual adult men and women from Black, minoritised and refugee backgrounds, who have lived experience of mental ill health, exploitation, violence or traumas related to their experience of migration.
· Oversee the accredited training of 16 young adults as Peer Mental Health Mentors (two cohorts) in partnership with CANDI and ensure additional training in safeguarding, cultural competency and equalities
· Provide 121 support to Peer Mental Health Mentors and ensure they access clinical supervision
3. Management of Wellbeing Team and Sessional Staff (20%)
· Line-manage two Activities Workers responsible for delivering adult wellbeing activities (e.g. gardening, yoga, ESOL, conversation cafés).
· Provide supervision, direction, and support to ensure delivery aligns with MGWT’s values and trauma-informed approach.
· Oversee a pool of sessional facilitators and volunteers, ensuring coordination, safeguarding, and quality of delivery.
· Support co-production and ensure wellbeing activities are shaped by the voices of service users with lived experience.
4. Monitoring and Evaluation (10%)
· Maintain accurate records of all therapy sessions, assessments, and referrals.
· Collect and analyse data to evaluate the effectiveness of mental health interventions.
· Work with partners at Metropolitan University to ensure the external evaluation of the service.
· Contribute to the development of evaluation reports and share findings with key stakeholders including the All-Age Mental Health Partnership Board and Locality Leadership Boards.
5. Partnerships and Community Engagement (5%)
· Build and maintain strong relationships with local partners (e.g. CANDI, MIND, housing providers, youth and refugee organisations).
· Represent MGWT in borough-wide forums (e.g. All-Age Mental Health Partnership Board, Bright Lives Alliance).
· Promote the service through local outreach, events, and communication with community partners.
6. Organisational and Other Duties (5%)
· Contribute to MGWT-wide initiatives and cross-organisational learning and planning.
· Attend internal meetings, training, and working groups.
· Undertake other duties as reasonably required to support the effective functioning of MGWT services.
Person Specification:
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
· A recognised qualification in mental health or psychological support (e.g. RMN, PGDip in Psychotherapy or Counselling, Occupational Therapy (Mental Health), or other UK-recognised accreditation).
· Significant experience delivering mental health or wellbeing support to people from minoritised or refugee backgrounds.
· Experience delivering trauma-informed and culturally competent support.
· Proven experience facilitating group and 1-to-1 support in community settings.
· Experience line-managing staff or volunteers.
· Experience supporting monitoring and evaluation or working with academic evaluators (desirable).
Knowledge and Skills
· Understanding of structural and cultural barriers to accessing mental health support.
· Familiarity with tools like SWEMWBS and Brief Resilience Scale, or similar wellbeing assessments.
· Strong organisational skills, including managing caseloads and staff supervision.
· Ability to support reflective practice and provide emotional support to peers or staff.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
· IT proficiency including data entry and case recording.
Attributes and MGWT Values Alignment
The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong alignment with MGWT’s values:
· Resilience: Emotionally robust, calm under pressure, and able to support others through complex challenges.
· Inclusivity: Culturally sensitive, anti-oppressive, and committed to accessible services for all.
· Empowerment: Committed to co-production, believing in people’s ability to grow and recover.
· Teamwork: Collaborative, respectful, and committed to supporting colleagues and service users alike.
Additional attributes:
· Self-motivated, flexible, and able to manage competing demands.
· Commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality, and ethical practice.
· Ability to work across cultures, languages, and experiences with sensitivity and humility.
· Fluency in a relevant community language (e.g. Arabic, Somali, Tigrinya, Bengali) is desirable but not essential.
Please apply by uploading a CV and a cover letter of no longer than 2 pages, outlining your motivation for applying for this post and how you fit the person specification criteria.
Because everyone should have good health, resilience and opportunity.



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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!
About the role
Sense has a fantastic opportunity for someone to join our Engagement team as our Campaigns Manager. This is a full time position working 37.5 hours per week. This role will a hybrid position working between home and our office in King's Cross, London, with a minimum of 2 office days a week.
Sense campaigns to create a fairer society for disabled people and their families. Sense campaigns focus on the issues that matter most to the people we support, from the cost-of-living to social care. They are aimed at driving public awareness, engagement and positive change in people’s lives. We are looking for an experienced campaigner who is passionate about driving change, and able to lead organisational projects. You will play a leading role in campaign strategy for the organisation and help Sense really make an impact for disabled people and their families.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead on the development and delivery of Sense campaigns, working alongside the Head of Media & Campaigns and Head of Policy, Public Affairs and Research.
- Decide on campaign priorities and make recommendations on the most appropriate course of actions to achieve Sense’s campaigning and influencing strategy.
- Ensure Sense has a consistent narrative and that disabled people and their families remain at the heart of our campaigns, that Sense is a sector leader in terms of campaigning, and that we are compliant with new charity regulations.
- Lead on the evaluation and reporting back of campaigns to the team and wider organisation.
- Provide leadership and expertise around campaigning strategy and management to senior management and trustees.
- Be an active member of the Media & Campaigns management team, ensuring team and project plans and budgets are developed, managed and reported against.
Key skills and experience
- A passion and commitment to Sense’s purpose and values, with a genuine interest in and understanding of the issues and policies affecting our work and the individuals we support.
- Significant experience of campaigning work, designed to achieve change, that generates support and mobilises supporters.
- Demonstrable ability to develop, maintain and negotiate effective working relationships with groups and individuals with differing perspectives and agendas, and of working with other organisations on joint campaigns and coalitions.
- Detailed understanding of online and offline campaigning techniques, and knowledge of using campaign planning tools to ensure the success of campaigns.
- Understanding of the value of involving disabled people and their families at all stages of campaigning.
- Ability to project manage, including personal time management, planning, implementing, devising and prioritising multiple projects to meet agreed deadlines and targets, overseeing work across teams and monitoring and evaluating quality and impact.
For a full job description and person specification, please see the link below
About Sense
For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world.
We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.
Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.
To apply
Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly. We would recommend that you read the job description and person specification before applying.
Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.
No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.
Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to a DBS check; level dependent on the nature of the role.
For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.
This is a crucial and hands-on leadership role, responsible for overseeing the charity’s financial management. You will ensure accurate and timely financial and management reporting, maintain robust financial controls, support the Senior Leadership Team in strategic decision-making, and drive continual improvements in systems and processes.
You will oversee the preparation of statutory accounts and audits, ensure compliance with Charity Commission and Companies House requirements, and develop the Finance Team to deliver excellence. To read the full job description, including information on role particulars, and why New Wine is a fantastic place to work, please download the attached document.
Key Responsibilites:
Routine Financial Oversight
· Oversee all accounting, cash management, reconciliations and authorisation of payments.
· Monitor day-to-day financial operations: banking transactions, current and deposit accounts, payroll, and other transactions.
· Maintain the fixed assets register and monthly depreciation.
· Manage cash flow, investing excess cash where appropriate.
Budgeting, Forecasting & Reporting
· Manage and prepare annual budgets and forecasts in collaboration with the Director of Operations and senior leadership team.
· Provide timely, accurate and accessible management accounts and reports for senior managers, budget holders and Trustees.
· Interpret complex financial information clearly for non-finance colleagues.
· Regularly update forecasts with a target of quarterly reporting.
Statutory Accounts, Compliance & Audit
· Lead the preparation and audit of end-of-year statutory accounts, working closely with external accountants/auditors.
· Ensure all statutory obligations are met including VAT returns, Gift Aid claims, Companies House, Charity Commission and HMRC requirements.
· Stay up to date with Charity SORP and charity sector financial regulations, ensuring compliance and training the team accordingly.
Systems, Process Improvement & Controls
· Design and implement financial systems and process improvements to drive efficiency.
· Maintain strong financial governance and internal controls.
· Monitor the effectiveness of financial practices and policies and make recommendations for improvements.
Team Leadership
· Supervise, develop and motivate the Finance Team to achieve high standards.
· Carry out quarterly reviews and provide day-to-day support.
· Foster a collaborative, proactive working culture.
Event Finance Management
· Oversee financial management at New Wine events, including systems for income reconciliation, cash controls, onsite banking and petty cash.
· Ensure accurate reconciliation of income from the event booking system.
HR & Payroll Administration
· Oversee payroll preparation and submissions including HMRC and pensions.
Other Duties
· Respond to queries from Trustees, Director of Operations, budget managers and external stakeholders as required.
· Work well with all members of the wider staff team.
· Attend and sometimes lead staff prayers and other meetings.
Person specification:
Essential Attributes
- Strong planning and organisational skills
- Excellent time-management with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
- Analytical approach to problem-solving and sound decision-making capabilities
- Proactive and self-motivated, with a drive to deliver high-quality results
- Commitment to high standards, accuracy, and robust financial controls
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Collaborative team player with a task-focused mindset and proactive attitude
- Ability to positively influence and persuade others
- Discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive financial information
- Ability to think critically and maintain good judgement under pressure
Essential Skills & Experience
- CCAB qualified accountant or equivalent substantial experience
- Significant experience in financial management, accounting, and budgetary control
- Proven track record in producing management and statutory accounts, and managing audits
- In-depth knowledge of Charity SORP, financial governance, and compliance within the charity sector
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in Xero and Microsoft Office, including Excel (advanced), Outlook, Word, and Teams
- Experience in payroll administration, including workplace pensions and leave accruals
- Experience of financial governance and control mechanisms
- Proactive approach to adopting new and more efficient ways of working, using the latest software where appropriate, and providing timely, accurate and relevant reports to colleagues.
- Experience supervising or line managing staff, with the ability to develop and motivate teams
Desirable Skills & Experience
- Experience managing restricted or trust funds
- Up-to-date and practical VAT knowledge
- Experience within a faith-based or charity organisation
- Experience engaging with Boards or Trustees
- Familiarity with the financial aspects of event operations
- Understanding of safeguarding, HR, or operational compliance processes
- Diplomatic approach and understanding in stakeholder engagement
Desirable Knowledge
- Strong understanding of charity finance regulations and sector best practices
- Commitment to the vision, mission, and values of New Wine
- Highly proficient in accounting systems and Microsoft 365 (Excel, Outlook, Word, Teams, Planner)
The above list of job deliverables is open and partial, and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post.
This job description is intended to summarise the primary responsibilities and qualifications for this position. The job description is not intended to include all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or all capabilities that may be required now or in the future. New Wine reserves the right to revise the duties outlined in this job description at its discretion.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.