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We are looking for a communications officer who can create  interesting and moving content about our dedicated teams and their patients and service-users. There’s plenty of material to work with - our district and school nurses, urgent community responders, rehabilitation therapists, health visitors and other clinical teams, save and change lives every day.

You will thrive in a busy environment and have the confidence to work autonomously and proactively in a small and friendly team. You will have excellent writing skills with good attention to detail and a flair for photography. You will also be a great listener and gain the trust of colleagues throughout the organisation quickly.

Managing our social media channels will be an important part of the role; you'll be familiar with Google analytics and other evaluation tools and will be comfortable translating analytics into narrative. Being able to manage your time effectively will be crucial - you'll be juggling various projects at any given time and will need to know what can wait and what needs to be prioritised.

Last year in our staff survey, 98% of our staff said they were proud of the services we deliver and 97% said they enjoyed their job. When asked to identify the one best thing about working at Your Healthcare, the most frequently mentioned theme was ‘a supportive team and colleague relationships’. If that sounds like the sort of place you'd like to work, we'd like to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

• Creating content, managing and evaluating social media outputs
• Celebrating the work of colleagues internally via the staff bulletin, intranet and direct communication channels
• Creating content for the website and recognising appropriate news stories to share externally
• Attending events and providing photography and commentary
• Using Canva and similar design tools to create communications materials
• Managing the communications area on the staff intranet along with the news carousel and a number of corporate areas.
• Drafting internal messaging for all-staff communications.
• Advising colleagues on appropriate language for patient information.
• Deputising for the marketing and communications lead where appropriate.

This is a full-time post and is for 37.5 hours per week, although 0.8 FTE may be considered. The usual working hours are 9-5 and will be Monday - Friday.

You will be mostly based at Hollyfield House in Surbiton although you will also need to be able to travel to our other sites as needed, Surbiton Health Centre and Teddington Memorial Hospital. You will need to attend a limited number of events locally also.

Working closely with the CEO and other core staff, the General Manager role is pivotal within the company structure.  The General Manager will focus primarily on the areas of HR, Governance, Finance and Health & Safety. Further responsibilities include administering office & project employment contracts, and other general duties that will ensure the company runs efficiently and meets its legal responsibilities.  It is a mixed and varied role, with both a high level of autonomy and responsibility. 

ABOUT US

Over the last two years Alibi, a South West-based Arts organisation since the early 80s, has been through a period of transition which has seen it reinvent itself as a venue for children and young people, welcoming 1000s of families, school children and members of our community through its doors. Our vision is of

“A place where all children can explore their creativity and imagination, in a world where everyone understands the importance of creativity and imagination to happy, healthy and fulfilling lives.”

In 2024 we threw open the doors of our base, Emmanuel Hall, an old Church Hall in the heart of St Thomas in Exeter. The building has been reimagined into a Centre for the Imagination for Children and Young People and over the last 12 months we’ve hosted performances, workshops, live music and an actual live, immersive, pine tree forest…

Our Mission is to create playful, safe and inclusive spaces where children can explore their creativity and discover themselves and the world in imaginative ways. Through live performances, engaging experiences and hands-on activities, we provide families, schools and communities with creative ways to inspire and empower their children and young people. We’re here to celebrate the power of imagination and champion the importance of creativity in children’s lives. 

We work closely with schools, both locally and throughout the South West, and are committed to ensuring we reach all children regardless of their means and possibilities.

Since the beginning of 2024 Emmanuel Hall has become the home of the St Thomas Library and of Zero Mile CIC, who are taking over the outside spaces and transforming them into community growing areas.

This is a really exciting time in the development of Alibi as we move closer to unleashing the full potential of our glorious old Church Hall. The successful candidate will be joining a small, busy and dedicated team striving to make something extraordinary happen in the city.

Theatre Alibi is a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

We want Alibi to be a rewarding and enjoyable place to work where people are treated with respect, valued for who they are and the contribution they make irrespective of age, disability, race, gender, religion or belief, caring responsibilities or sexual orientation. 

Alibi is committed to increasing the diversity of our creative programme, workforce and audiences to ensure the quality and impact of our work. As part of this commitment, we particularly welcome applications for employment from individuals currently under-represented in our organisation and the wider sector. This includes people from the Global Majority specifically the African diaspora; South, East, and South East Asian diaspora; the Middle East and North Africa; people with disabilities including neurodivergence; people from the LGBTQIA+ community; and those from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds. 

We operate flexible working arrangements to allow for caring responsibilities and any other time constraints you may be experiencing.

THE COMPANY

Our small and resourceful team is led by the Chief Executive Officer who reports into our Board of Trustees. We work with numerous freelancers, visiting companies and artists to deliver work in Emmanuel Hall and in schools across Devon.

We have developed a collaborative way of working where choices and decisions are openly discussed within the team, and where learning from our experiences and having a dynamic approach to change is celebrated.

TO APPLY please send a CV and covering letter (no more than 2 sides of A4) outlining your experience and keeping in mind the Job Description below.

Closing date for applications is 9am Wednesday 12th May. Interviews will take place at Emmanuel Hall or via zoom on the 19th May. Please state in your email whether there might be any previous engagements that might make these interview dates difficult for you. We’ll let you know whether or not you’ll be offered an interview by the 13th May.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Reports to: CEO

Line Management of: Contractors as required

Place of work: Emmanuel Hall, St Thomas

PRINCIPLE DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Finance 

· Prepare financial management information including regular cash flow forecasts, reports, budgets, grant claims and management accounts for project managers, CEO, Board of Trustees and funders

· Ensure all statutory financial and other records, compliances and related inspections are met on time and records kept with regard to PAYE, NI, VAT, Companies House, Charities Commission, insurance, pension provision, audit requirements and annual reports

· Working closely with the CEO, prepare project and annual budgets, liaising with relevant staff

· Provide support and guidance to all budget holders for the effective management of budgets

· Maintain all financial systems and records for the organisation, including financial administration relating to general ledger, audit trails, Theatre Tax Relief, banking, petty cash management, staff expense claims and credit control

Building & Operations 

· Ensure appropriate licensing and insurance is in place

· Organise the supply of utilities to Emmanuel Hall

· Manage delivery of IT tech support contract and others as required

· Management of contractors and suppliers e.g. cleaner, electrician, waste collection

· Management of supplies necessary for smooth running of the building e.g. hand towels, stationery, cleaning products

· Management of general maintenance

Health & Safety

· Support the CEO in creating and implementing the Health & Safety Policy

· Co-ordinate Health & Safety administration, including monitoring, reporting and training

· Ensure H&S information is communicated to all staff, project staff, users and visitors as appropriate

· Undertake training and responsibilities such as Deputy Safeguarding Officer, first aider etc as required

Governance

· Provide an effective Company Secretary function

· Organise Board and sub-committee meetings, co-ordinating, minuting and drafting reports as required

· Support the Board to ensure governance and Charity Commission requirements are met

Human Resources

· Provide effective and efficient human resource systems to support the delivery of the organisation’s objectives, including administering payroll, managing pension schemes and monitoring hours and absence etc

· Contribute to pay strategy working closely with the CEO

· Issue contracts for all project staff

· Keep up to date with all relevant employment legislation

· Responsible for personnel related paperwork, including project staff allowances, holiday pay, and preparing payslips

Team Responsibilities 

· Keep Alibi’s vision and values at the heart of everything you do

· Contribute to making Alibi an inclusive and welcoming organisation to work for, visit and engage with

· Contribute ideas to the Sustainability Strategy and consider more environmentally friendly ways of working across the organisation

· Contribute ideas to the business plan and feed your thoughts and perspective into organisational planning

· Keep up to date with developments in areas related to your role and seek out inspiration

· Represent and advocate for Alibi, taking part in promotional activity when appropriate

· Maintain a flexible, collaborative and hands on approach to your work

· Support events and performances as necessary and contribute to the smooth running of the building

· Adhere to company policies, systems and procedures – especially in the areas of H&S and financial management

 WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

You'll have experience as a General Manger, though this may not be within the Arts Industry. You’ll be happy managing your own workload within a small and fast-paced team.

Essential Skills & Experience

· Confident using Outlook and Microsoft Office programmes

· Confident managing your own workload and prioritising tasks

· Experience of setting, managing and reporting against budgets

· Experience managing financial admin e.g. invoicing, petty cash

· Experience of managing HR

· Experience of drawing up contracts

· Knowledge of Health & Safety and how it relates to our activity

· Strong interpersonal skills and able to build rapport and communicate clearly with a variety of people, e.g. general public, children, freelancers, volunteers, teachers, donors etc.

· Excellent planning and organisational skills

· Is happy and effective working as part of a small, close-knit team

· Able to adapt to a dynamic environment, using initiative and pitching in when needed

Desirable Skills & Experience

· Previous experience in an arts organisation and/or in the charity sector and/or working with children

· Experience of managing funding income and charitable giving

· Experience using Xero

· Experience managing a building

· Knowledge of Charity Commission and Companies House requirements

· Experience of managing payroll

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Salary £30,000 pro rata,

Fixed term 9 month contract, with the intention to extend funding dependent.

Start date is flexible.

The post is for three days (24 hours) a week.  However, sometimes we’ll need you to work flexibly to meet the needs of the programme of activity – including occasional evening and weekend work.  Equally, we’re happy to discuss flexible ways of working to accommodate caring responsibilities etc.

You’ll be based at our home, Emmanuel Hall, but we’re open to a hybrid working pattern.

You’ll be entitled to 28 days annual leave pro-rata, including bank holidays, as well as other statutory entitlements such as sick leave and pension contributions.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

Training Officer (Events) 

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We are seeking a Training Officer for a maternity cover, to lead and deliver impactful in-person training events that support early years professionals across the UK. 

Position:Training Officer (Events) – Maternity Cover 

Location:Huddersfield/Hybrid (minimum 2 days per week in the office) 

Hours:37 hours per week 

Salary:£26,000 Per Annum 

Contract:12 months – temporary to cover maternity leave

Benefits: Include 25 days’ holiday, rising to 29 after service increments plus 8 bank holiday, Personal Pension Scheme, Healthcare Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Staff Awards Scheme, Company Sick Pay Scheme, flexible working patterns

The Role 

As a key member of the Quality and Training team, you’ll take the lead in managing in-person training events. From initial planning to post-event evaluation, you will ensure every event is delivered to the highest standard and in line with organisational goals. You will also line-manage a Training Administrator and play a central role in upholding the quality and impact of member events. 

Key responsibilities include: 

• Planning, coordinating, and hosting in-person training events across the UK 

• Ensuring Associate Trainers are booked and prepared with relevant materials 

• Liaising with stakeholders including trainers, customers, and venue providers 

• Managing budgets, financial records, and procurement processes 

• Supervising a Training Administrator to deliver excellent customer service 

• Reporting on KPIs and training impact to managers and stakeholders 

• Supporting product development and identifying training needs 

• Organising NDNATalk and ad hoc online events with marketing and PR support 

• Leading customer engagement from registration through to post-event feedback 

About You

You’ll be highly organised and confident in managing events from concept to completion. With strong administrative and communication skills, you’re comfortable managing multiple priorities and working with internal and external stakeholders. You’ll bring energy to your team and take pride in delivering training that makes a difference. 

Essential skills and experience: 

• Proven experience in training or events management 

• Excellent organisational and time management skills 

• Strong IT skills, including MS Office and database systems 

• Ability to manage and motivate a team 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills 

• Financial administration and budget monitoring experience 

• Ability to work flexibly and travel within the UK as needed 

Desirable: 

• Experience using video conferencing tools 

• Line management experience 

• Degree in events management or a related field 

To apply you will be asked to submit your CV along with a covering letter detailing how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the role.

About the Organisation

The organisation is a national charity and membership association specifically for nurseries. They work in partnership with nurseries, local authorities, national government and a range of partners to develop an environment in which early learning and care can flourish.

The organisation is committed to a policy of equal opportunities and is actively opposed to discrimination in society.

The organisations is proud to be recognised as a Great Place To Work® certified employer. This means employee feedback has determined that they offer a fantastic employee experience with a strong sense of community and workplace pride. This certification is a significant achievement, and the team are incredibly proud that it’s employees feel so positively about their experiences working at the organisation. 

You may also have experience as a Events Coordinator, Training Coordinator, Event Manager, Learning and Development Officer, Programme Coordinator, Project Officer, Training Administrator, Development Officer, CPD Coordinator, Conference Officer. #INDNFP 

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

We are recruiting a General Advice Officer to support with the delivery of advice and welfare support to vulnerable guests who access the Community Wellbeing Service, a local support hub offering relief from the rising cost of living for local families. The General Advice Officer will support our guests on a range of areas including benefits, immigration, housing, money management and access to training and employment services. The postholder will provide high quality welfare advice and guidance through weekly one-to-one advice sessions, undertake case work, work with partners to facilitate referrals, and provide support to advice volunteers. 

The successful candidate must have at least two years’ experience delivering effective advice or in a similar capacity, demonstrate empathy, an understanding of the issues facing vulnerable people, and have in-depth and up-to-date knowledge of welfare benefits and housing policies/legislations, with a strong focus on achieving tangible outcomes for our guests.

Advice Work

• Carry out assessments to identify urgent needs and appropriate support pathways for members at the Community Wellbeing Service.
• Support outreach or community engagement activities as needed.
• Provide holistic and person-centred advice and casework on the main enquiry areas, particularly welfare benefits, housing, employment, health and wellbeing, immigration and money management.
• Maintain Sufra’s Advice Quality Standards and meeting tangible outcomes.
• Produce detailed case records on our case management system for the purpose of continuity, statistical monitoring and report preparation
• Apply for funds from trusts and foundations to support individuals and families with essential costs such as housing deposits or white-goods and/or cancellation of debts;
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with external stakeholders for joined up working, including statutory and voluntary service providers, making referrals for guests where appropriate.
• Enable and support guests to act for themselves, wherever appropriate.
• Monitor the progression of all cases to the point of resolution.
• Conduct follow-up calls with guests where needed and track outcomes
• Support volunteers who are working on delivering Advice Services e.g triage volunteers and pathways volunteers
• Provide advice to the General Advice Service as and when required

Case Management

• Manage own caseload and work independently to support guests
• Use of Case Management System (AdvicePro) as well as Microsoft Office for communication and document production.
• Support with developing case studies and gathering guest feedback
• Collect statistical information as requested for reporting purposes.
• Feed into the development of monitoring reports for funders and other stakeholders

Other Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the charity’s record of referral and signposting agencies;
• Ensure data protection regulations are adhered to, and that sensitive data is handled in accordance with relevant legislation and organisational procedures.
• Keep informed of new and changing legislation relevant to the post, and of local issues and policies
• Be committed to the aims, procedures and policies of Sufra’s advice service in every aspect of service delivery.
• Take part in supervisions, personal development training, team meetings and appraisals
• Undertake any other reasonable duties to support the operations of the charity.

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Children's Services Co-ordinator to lead on the delivery of our services for children and young people with additional needs (SEND). This includes an Afterschool Club, Weekend and School Holiday Playschemes/Teens sessions and evening youth groups.

​The role involves planning and delivering inclusive, engaging, and structured group sessions within a fun, safe, and supportive environment. You’ll be key in mentoring staff, ensuring quality service delivery and getting to know the children, young people and families we support.

Key Responsibilities

Planning & Organisation

· Collaborate with the Team Leader to manage bookings and allocate places across sessions.

· Support with recruitment and line management of Group Leaders, Deputy Group Leaders, and sessional staff, working with the Head of Services and Talent Acquisition Manager.

· Develop creative, inclusive session plans in partnership with Group Leaders, ensuring activities meet the needs and interests of participants.

· Procure resources for sessions including sensory toys, arts and crafts materials, baking supplies, etc.

· Ensure session documentation and CRM records are accurately maintained.

· Maintain excellent communication with parents, carers, social workers, schools, and internal teams.

· Identify and coordinate training needs within the team, taking part in relevant professional development.

· Liaise with the Office Manager to ensure all spaces used are clean, safe, and hygienic.

· Work with the Marketing Manager to share impact stories, quotes, and photos (with appropriate consents).

Session Delivery & Quality

· Oversee the delivery of all sessions, ensuring they are age-appropriate, engaging, and meet the needs of young people with SEND.

· Supervise and coach staff during sessions, providing guidance on behaviour management and inclusion strategies.

· Ensure every session promotes fun, safety, and a sense of belonging.

· Support staff in session planning and resource management, ensuring spaces are left tidy and ready for the next use.

· Plan and coordinate meals/snacks for afterschool sessions, ensuring adherence to food hygiene standards.

· Foster independence in young people, supporting them to develop social, communication, and life skills.

· Provide hands-on support where needed, including personal care, eating and drinking, mobility, or emotional regulation.

· Implement a simple outcomes framework to measure impact and track progress.

Safeguarding, Incidents & Compliance

· Ensure all safeguarding policies and procedures are followed, maintaining a vigilant and proactive approach to child safety.

· Record all incidents and accidents using CPOMS and escalate urgent concerns appropriately to the Head of Services and Quality and/or CEO (Designated Safeguarding Lead).

· Model professional curiosity and promote a culture of safeguarding awareness ("It could happen here" mindset).

General Responsibilities

· Comply with all LinkAble policies and procedures, with a focus on safeguarding, equality and diversity, and health and safety.

· Attend relevant training and contribute to a continuous learning culture.

· Support team collaboration by assisting colleagues during peak times or staff absence.

· Represent LinkAble’s values in all interactions with staff, families, professionals, and the wider community.

· Undertake additional duties as reasonably required to support the evolving needs of the service.

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Equal Opportunities Statement:
LinkAble is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. We are especially keen to hear from individuals with lived experience of disability or neurodiversity.

About Us
The Microbiology Society is a membership charity for scientists interested in microbes, their effects and their practical uses. It is one of the largest microbiology societies in Europe with a worldwide membership based in universities, industry, hospitals, research institutes and schools.

Our members have a unique depth and breadth of knowledge about the discipline. The Society’s role is to help unlock and harness the potential of that knowledge.

Our commitment to anyone who studies microbes is “whoever you are, wherever you are, we will amplify your voice”.

Read more about our Mission and Values on our website.

“We are interested in every candidate who is eligible to work in the United Kingdom. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.”

About You
The Policy and Engagement Manager is responsible for the development, delivery and evaluation of the Society’s growing policy and engagement programme.

This role will report to the Head of Engagement and Storytelling, with managerial responsibilties for the Policy and Engagement Officer, and will have responsibility for leading the development and coordination of key strategic policy and engagement activities, including progressing external scientific and higher education policy for the Society and promoting the importance of engaging in policy-making to members of the Society.

Suitable candidates will have experience in developing evidence-based policy, including in research, innovation and higher education policy. They will also have excellent communication and organisational skills, and the ability to manage and build effective relationships with key stakeholders engaging in the Society’s activities.

Please note that the organisation operates a hybrid working policy.

For more information about the Society, please visit our website.

Our generous benefits package includes;
• Flexible working hours
• Highly competitive salaries with an annual cost of living increase
• 23 days holiday + eight bank holidays and three additional days over the Christmas break
• 10% employer pension contribution
• Life insurance including free (health and wellbeing) employee support services
• Enhanced maternity pay to include 26 weeks of fully paid maternity leave and 13 weeks of statutory maternity pay
• Enhanced Adoption pay to include 26 weeks of fully paid adoption leave and 13 weeks of statutory adoption pay
• Season Ticket Loan Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• £50 contribution towards eye care

To Apply

Please attach your CV and Cover Letter.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing date: 15th May 2025.

It is important that you DO NOT include your Personal Information i.e. name and contact details in your CV or Cover Letter. This is because the Microbiology Society is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We value, promote, and seek diversity.

The Society also takes the security of your data seriously. It has internal policies and controls in place to ensure that your data is not lost, accidentally destroyed, misused, or disclosed, and is not accessed except by our employees in the proper performance of their duties.

Please note that due to limited resources it is not possible for the Society to acknowledge receipt of applications. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

DFN Project SEARCH offer an evidence-based supported internship model which takes place entirely in the workplace.  The programmes provide continuous support to young adults with a learning disability, and autistic people who are aged between 16 – 24 with an Education Health and Care Plan, or equivalent, in their final year of education.

You will be required to identify opportunities to develop and grow DFN Project SEARCH programmes across a geographical area with the aim of supporting the organisation to ensure that as many people as need it have access to DFN Project SEARCH programmes.

In addition, you will be required to develop strategies to ensure that the operational programmes in your area are achieving at least the average outcomes expected for young people in our programmes and so you must be committed to continuous improvement.

You will be specifically required to develop strong partnerships and train and support colleagues within your area. You may also be required to support colleagues promoting DFN Project SEARCH in other areas, further European projects as required and contribute to the development of relevant UK focussed materials.

As a Programme Specialist you will be expected to:

• Demonstrate effective project planning and preparation so that each project delivers achieves the highest quality programme possible and outstanding employment outcomes for the interns.
• Establish effective working relationships with schools, colleges, local authorities, employers and the project professional staff to promote the building of excellent, high quality partnerships at each site to ensure the effective running of programmes and promote sustainability in a volatile environment.
• Take an active part in decision making, planning and audit processes of each project
• Ensure that you implement DFN Project SEARCH policy and have a clear understanding of required quality standards and criteria which constitute effective teaching and learning
   

This full-time role focuses on children and families, leading the development and delivery of our Creative Outreach Programme and supporting all child and beneficiary engagement. The successful applicant will also help develop and expand our Arts Hub activities; working closely with young people, freelance creatives, and our small, dedicated team to offer meaningful, high-quality creative experiences.

Candidates should be:

· A confident drama teacher/facilitator

· Enthusiastic and passionate about engaging children in arts activities

· Highly motivated, organised and efficient

· A good team player with an ability to communicate effectively with people of all ages and backgrounds

The Children’s Programme Lead is responsible for:

· Developing and delivering our Creative Outreach Programme for children aged 7+

· Supporting all child and beneficiary engagement at Scene & Heard

· Developing new activities under our Arts Hub initiative

· Collaborating with freelance artists and facilitators to co-deliver workshops

· Safeguarding and monitoring child wellbeing during all activities

· Representing Scene & Heard with families, schools, and external partners

· Leading on impact measurement and reporting for children’s programmes

· Supporting our wider creative and organisational work as part of a small, integrated team

· Working evenings/weekends as required for courses, productions and events

The Children’s Programme Lead reports to the CEO & Artistic Director and collaborates closely with all members of the staff team.

To reflect and celebrate the rich variety of heritages, backgrounds, and orientations represented in London and beyond, we strive to build and maintain a staff team and volunteer base that is as diverse as the communities we serve.

Join Our Team as a Fundraising Coordinator

Location:

Leatherhead, Surrey

Salary:

£25,500 per annum (pro-rata) plus benefits

Hours:

37.5 Hours (full time) or 30 hours (part time) per week

Contract:

Full time or Part-time, Permanent

Driving Requirement:

A valid full UK manual driving license is essential.

Essential Criteria

To be considered for this position, you will have experience in at least two of the following areas: 

• Fundraising Supporter Care
• Working within a fundraising team
• General charity administration
• Legacy administration
• Community fundraising events and activities
• Good written and verbal communication
• Ability to build strong and effective relationships

About You

Are you someone who truly enjoys delivering excellent customer service and building strong, loyal relationships with charity supporters?

We are seeking an experienced administrator who can deliver timely and efficient support to the fundraising, engagement and volunteering teams. You will demonstrate an eye for detail, a positive and friendly manner, as well as innovative ways to ensure an exceptional supporter experience.

What will you be doing?

As a Supporter Care Officer, you'll be the charity’s expert in supporter care, managing donor enquiries and processing of financial gifts (whether online, over the phone or by post). You’ll oversee a varied and interesting workload from supporting the department with general administration duties and carrying out legacy administration, to supporting with fundraising events/activities and writing engaging thank you letters.

About Us 

Registered as The Royal School for the Blind, SeeAbility is one of the oldest disability charities in the UK. This year we are celebrating our 225th anniversary, having pioneered specialist support across multiple generations since 1799!

We specialise in supporting people who have learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, who may also have sight loss. Our support ranges from providing person-centred support across our many supported-living and residential care provisions. Furthermore, we provide specialist eye-care services to children and adults alike and assists people to find paid employment for the very first time.

SeeAbility provides the resources and expertise that make this possible, we support people to live ambitious lives and achieve things they never thought possible.

Safer Recruitment

SeeAbility is committed to safe and fair recruitment practices, safeguarding and protecting those who we support. It is a condition of employment that perspective employees will be subject to the following:

• A criminal background check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (where appropriate).
• Documentary evidence to confirm your identity, current address, and the right to work in the UK.
• Health Declaration to ensure that you are medically suitable for the role you have been offered. 
• References will be obtained to ensure satisfactory evidence of conduct in current or previous employment concerned with the provision of services relating to (a) health or social care, or (b) children or vulnerable adults. 

These checks will be carried out and completed prior offering a date to start employment at SeeAbility’ s expense.

Diversity

We actively seek to attract and retain talent from diverse backgrounds, recognising that a wide range of perspectives strengthen our teams. In exceptional circumstances, the role is exempt from the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) which provides for the application of a genuine occupational requirement.

SeeAbility encourages applications from individuals of all identities, including those from underrepresented groups and those with a disability. We believe a diverse workforce drives innovation, creativity, and success. Everyone’s unique experiences and views are appreciated their opinion valued.

Why work for us?

Our colleagues at SeeAbility are extremely valued, and so they have access to a fantastic package of benefits.

Your development and appreciation

• Fully paid essential training inc. Care Certificate
• Funded professional qualifications –QCF levels 2-6 available (valued at £3,000+)
• Annual excellence awards
• Long service awards every 5 years and recognition
• Development Discussions: Opportunity to discuss your progress and your future
• Leadership development academy for the next steps in your career

Your work-life balance

• 28 days holiday (incl. bank holidays), increasing to 36 days with long service (1 extra day for each year of service)
• Life events: Time off when you need it most
• 2 weeks Organisational Sick Pay after 6 months service, increasing to 12 weeks over your first 3 years
• Enhanced Family-Friendly Pay
• Paid Fertility Leave
• Carers Leave available
• Flexible Working: We are up for anything that works for your team and the wider organisation

Your money goes further

• £500 monthly bonus scheme for two lucky colleagues
• Enhanced overtime rates for working bank holidays and weekends
• Driving lessons support scheme to help home colleagues get on the road
• Eligible to join for Blue Light Card discounts (Cost to join)
• Discounts and cashback at hundreds of shops, restaurants and activities through our SeeAbility Benefits Hub
• Discounted entertainment through Tickets for Good
• Pay reviews and commitment to pay competitive rates
• Employer contributory pension scheme: Support and tools to help you make the right decisions about your future
• Refer a friend and receive £600
• Paid DBS and renewals
• Season ticket loans
• Access to the Wagestream App to be able to advance wages before payday, save money with competitive interest rate and support your financial knowledge and wellbeing

Your wellbeing counts

• Snacks and hot drinks fund to support keeping home colleagues fuelled and energised throughout the day
• Inclusive opportunities for colleagues to socialise through our Colleague Connection Fund
• 2x annual salary Life assurance
• Free 24/7 employee assistance programme for advice and support
• Free eye test
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Dedicated in house Wellbeing Coach for your team

Job Title: Community Fundraising Officer - VAC135

Working Hours: 37.50 per week (Flexible and part time working offered by agreement)

Salary: circa £26,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Deadline: Friday, 16 May 2025

Interviews to take place: TBC

Location: Leeds/Hybrid

Do you want to work for a Charity that offers flexible working, training and development and a culture that is committed to the health and wellbeing of its employees?  Do you consider yourself to be a dynamic leader with excellent relationship skills? If that sounds like you, check out the below opportunity!

Leeds Hospitals Charity

Leeds Hospitals Charity is proud to support Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. At Leeds Hospitals Charity, we work with NHS staff to improve the experience of patients and families. We are passionate about healthcare and about making our hospitals amazing.

People are central to everything we do at the Charity.  Our home city of Leeds is multicultural, and we embrace its diversity. Difference is to be celebrated, it inspires innovation and makes us stronger. For us equality, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental principles. They underpin our goal to support the communities of the hospitals in Leeds.

The Role

Reporting to the Community Fundraising Manager, you be responsible for generating and maximising income related to community supporter led events and initiatives.  

The person will: 

· Provide excellent stewardship, on-going support and motivation to supporters organising their own ‘in aid of’ Leeds Hospitals Charity fundraising and those taking part in ‘own place’ events.

· Identify, establish, and manage new fundraising volunteer groups who will help support the charity through their own fundraising and contacts including volunteers who will support the community fundraising function.

· Work alongside other fundraising colleagues across the charity to help deliver team income streams (e.g. hospital fundraising, legacies, individual giving, events).

· Work closely with the Communications Team to ensure supporter led events receive adequate PR coverage and are planned into the charity’s communications calendar.

The successful candidate will have:

· Good communication and presentation skills.

· Excellent interpersonal and networking skills.

· Ability to prioritise, plan and organise workload.

· It is desirable, but not essential to have experience of stewarding charity supporters and volunteer fundraising groups or similar.

Full Job Description can be found on our website. If you would like to speak to us to discuss the role, or want to know more about the Charity and our teams, you can email Catherine Butt, Community Fundraising Manager. Her details can be found on our website. 

For more information about the position and the charity, please visit our website and check our current vacancies where you can get in touch with us and send us your CV.

Benefits:

· 27 days holiday a year plus bank holiday with the option to buy additional holiday

· Flexible and Hybrid Working

· Unlimited access to our online Learning & Development Portal

· Line Management Training Programme

· Pension scheme- 5% employer contribution

· Annual pay review

· Health & Wellbeing support including:

o access to an Employee Assistance Programmes and trained Mental Health First Aiders

· Life Insurance Protection

· Cyclescheme

· Car Lease Scheme

· NHS Blue Light Card and Discounts

As a Disability Confident Employer we commit to offering all applicants who consider themselves to have a disability an interview if they demonstrate they possess the essential skills and experience required for the role. Please advise on your covering letter if you consider yourself to have a disability.

Thank you for taking the time to apply for our position. We appreciate your interest in Leeds Hospitals Charity. If your application is selected to continue in the interview process, a member of our HR Team will be in contact with you before the scheduled interview date.

About the Role

Are you someone who thrives on helping others, solving problems, and making a tangible difference in people’s lives? We’re looking for a committed and empathetic Student Advisor to join the Advice Service team at the University of Manchester Students’ Union (UMSU).

In this vital role, you’ll provide free, independent, and confidential advice to students across a range of key areas. Whether it’s supporting someone through an academic appeal, navigating complex housing issues, managing financial hardship, or dealing with personal challenges, your role is to ensure students feel heard, informed, and empowered to take the next steps.

You’ll be part of a small, dedicated team working in a busy, varied environment that puts student wellbeing at the heart of everything we do.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver One-to-One Support: Provide impartial, confidential advice on academic concerns (appeals, complaints, disciplinaries), housing issues, financial support, and personal or welfare-related challenges.
• Support in Crisis: Offer guidance and emotional support to students experiencing difficult or distressing circumstances, such as mental health issues, harassment, or financial insecurity.
• Create and Share Resources: Develop accessible self-help materials (articles, videos, workshops) to empower students and reduce reliance on one-to-one services.
• Promote the Service: Take part in outreach activities, including campaigns, events, and training, to raise awareness and improve access to advice and support.
• Track and Report Issues: Use our case management system to record casework clearly and securely, and help monitor trends in student issues to inform future campaigns.
• Collaborate and Contribute: Work closely with colleagues across UMSU to support key periods like Welcome Week and elections, contributing to a supportive and inclusive student experience.

See the full role profile including the person specification for more details. 

IPSEA is the leading charity in the field of special educational needs and disability (SEND) law in England, and we provide free and independent legal advice and support to families of children and young people with SEND. We also provide training on the SEND legal framework, and we influence policy at both a local and national level.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Trusts and Philanthropy Officer to join our small, ambitious fundraising team. IPSEA has a proven track record of successfully securing grants, and this is a new role designed to help strengthen and grow IPSEA’s income from charitable Trusts and Foundations. You will be responsible for researching new funding opportunities, preparing and submitting tailored applications and reports, and managing relationships with existing funders through thoughtful and timely stewardship. You will also support the early development of strategies in major gifts and wider philanthropy. 

This role is an opportunity to play a key role in our future fundraising strategy and help secure long-term financial sustainability for our services. 

You will work remotely, with occasional travel required for essential meetings approximately 4-5 times per year. 

If you share our commitment to protecting, promoting and upholding the rights of children and young people with SEND and would like to use your fundraising skills at IPSEA, we would love to hear from you. 

To apply

• Download our ‘Trusts and Philanthropy Officer Recruitment Pack’
• Visit our website to download an application form
• Submit your completed application form via our website

Please note that we do not accept CVs as applications.

Closing date for applications: 9am on Monday 12 May 2025 
First-round interviews: 21 or 22 May in central Birmingham

Are you passionate about empowering young people to explore exciting careers in STEM? Do you have a knack for building engaging online communities and fostering meaningful connections? If so, this could be the role for you!

STEM Learning is seeking a dynamic and creative Community and Content Officer to join our innovative Marketing and Communications team. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of the STEM Ambassadors Community to support the organisation in inspiring the next generation of scientists, engineers and innovators. The STEM Ambassadors Community is an online community of practice for STEM Ambassador volunteers (STEM professionals who encourage young people to take up STEM subjects and careers) to share ideas, resources and support.

The Role

In this role, you’ll be at the heart of maintaining a vibrant online community that connects STEM Ambassadors, educators and partners. Working alongside the Community and Content Manager, you’ll:

• Create compelling content: Lead on the development of content, curate engaging campaigns and identify the best distribution channels that will bring STEM to life.
• Foster engagement: Lead initiatives like competitions and milestone celebrations, interact with community members and curate diverse content to increase engagement and keep the community buzzing with activity.
• Platform support: Facilitate the effective use of the online platform (Higher Logic Thrive) and provide guidance to members, educators and STEM Ambassadors.
• Build partnerships: Collaborate with key employers, educational institutions and volunteers to amplify the community’s impact.
• Shape the future: Take ownership of innovative projects and continuously improve how we engage and inspire our network.

Every day will bring something new - whether you’re interviewing a passionate volunteer, designing a campaign to celebrate volunteering milestones or brainstorming creative ways to amplify the voices of our community members.

Our Ideal Candidate

Candidates will demonstrate our values: Sustainable – Innovative – Proactive

We’re looking for someone who is:

• A storyteller with a talent for creating engaging content across platforms.
• A connector who thrives on building relationships and fostering collaboration.
• A self-starter who is proactive, adaptable, and energised by a fast-paced environment.
• Experienced in online community management, communications, content creation or a similar field.

If you’re enthusiastic about inspiring young people, passionate about STEM, and ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you!

Why Join Us?

At STEM Learning, we value our people and offer a fantastic range of benefits, including:

• 30 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Access to an excellent pension scheme
• Our full-time hours are 37 hours per week
• A comprehensive employee assistance programme
• Access to a voluntary staff benefits scheme including cycle to work loan scheme; health cash back plans; free eye tests; discounted vouchers and much more

About Us

STEM Learning’s vision is ‘improving lives through STEM education’ by empowering young people with the skills and knowledge to thrive through effective teaching and learning. To achieve this, STEM Learning provides a range of support which includes subject-specific professional development for teachers and other educators, quality assured resources, a suite of enhancement and enrichment activities and the inspiring STEM Ambassador programme showcasing the incredible careers and opportunities in STEM.

The Big Picture

The UK is facing a critical challenge in developing the pipeline of skills required for future STEM-related occupations and industries. To remain competitive on a global scale, it’s essential to inspire more young people to engage with STEM subjects at school, explore the exciting careers available, and pursue STEM pathways through education and beyond.

The STEM Ambassadors programme plays a pivotal role in addressing this challenge. As the UK’s largest STEM volunteering initiative, it connects nearly 26,000 individuals from over 5,000 employers with teachers and young people across the country. These volunteers share their enthusiasm and expertise, bringing STEM to life and demonstrating the transformative potential of STEM education and careers.

At STEM Learning, we recognise that positive, long-term partnerships are key to making this vision a reality. By working collaboratively with businesses, professional institutions and other organisations, we maximize the impact of our work and ensure mutual benefits for everyone involved.

By joining us, you’ll play a vital part in ensuring the STEM Ambassadors programme continues to inspire and empower the next generation, equipping them with the skills and motivation to shape the future.

To Apply

Please provide us with:

• Your up-to-date CV including the contact details of two referees (please note, references will not be approached without your permission)
• A covering letter (no more than the equivalent of 2 sides of A4) explaining your interest in the role and why you think you would be the ideal candidate.

STEM Learning strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and are committed to employing teams with diverse abilities, skills, and experiences.

Are you passionate about marketing and fundraising? If so, we are looking for a marketing expert to help us plan, deliver and optimise the marketing to our most loyal supporters – focusing on Legacy audiences. This role will be instrumental to helping the ongoing success & continued evolution of the marketing and digital tactics for these audiences. 

This Marketing Officer position at Brooke is a pivotal role within the Legacy & Community Engagement team. Legacies are Brooke’s largest single source of voluntary income and fund over half of our international animal welfare work. And it is one of our key fundraising priorities and an integral part of our 5yr fundraising strategy.

Within this role you will help deliver an exciting portfolio of integrated, multi-channel and supporter-centric campaigns that involves all elements of the marketing mix as well as a range of diverse stewardship activities. We are looking for a highly organised individual with great communication skills who will help deliver a range of marketing campaigns and stewardship activity which will acquire new supporters, convert existing Brooke supporters and steward known supporters, with the ultimate goal of increasing the number of supporters who include a gift to Brooke in their Will.

About you
This is a varied role which requires a solid foundation in integrated marketing & stewardship delivery.

We are an ambitious international animal welfare charity and in order to thrive, you will need to be independent, well organised, hands-on, unflappable, creative, analytical, data-driven, focused on results, demonstrate attention to detail and be able to prioritise your work.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with stewardship & marketing experience who also has a flair for building relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders. Being a good team player is key to working collaboratively as part of the Legacy and Community Engagement team and wider Fundraising Directorate.

You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills. And you will have excellent organisation skills and the ability to prioritise work effectively to meet targets and deadlines.  You will have a proactive approach and be willing to travel or work unsocial hours on occasion.

You will be joining a friendly and passionate Legacy and Community Engagement team at a really exciting time for Brooke.

If you are interested in the role and meet the criteria, we will look forward to hearing from you.

At Brooke, we celebrate diversity and the creative new ideas it brings. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds, in particular global majority candidates, candidates from a social mobility background, disabled and neuro-diverse candidates, and candidates under 25 as these groups are currently under-represented at Brooke.

We are aware that studies have shown that women and global majority candidates are less likely to apply for a role if they feel they do not meet the full criteria of the job description. If you feel you meet the majority of the criteria, we would love to hear from you.

We offer a variety of flexible working options to best support our staff and to ensure our working practices are as inclusive as possible.

We will be holding first-round interviews w/c 19th May 2025