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Royal National Children's SpringBoard Foundation (“SpringBoard”)  

Programme Support Officer 

About the Foundation 

RNCSF (“SpringBoard”)’s vision is to provide access to a great education for young people facing some of the most complex and challenging circumstances. By harnessing the power of fully funded bursary placements and targeted outreach activities available in the UK’s state and independent boarding schools and independent day schools, we seek to transform individual young lives, and in turn we aim to create a sustained ‘ripple-effect’ of growing aspirations and achievements across under-served communities and marginalised groups.

Since 2012 we have supported more than 1,500 young people to access the life-transforming opportunities provided by fully funded bursary places, working with more than 200 participating boarding and independent schools united under the shared commitment to build more diverse, inclusive and representative school environments. We have ambitious plans to ensure that 2,000 young people are supported by our work by 2025, through extending our Department for Education sponsored work in independent day schools. 

Our strategic aims 

Our network of schools is at the heart of all that we do. We harness boarding and independent schools’ commitment to using their educational environments as an engine of social mobility, coordinating a sector-wide effort to target schools’ bursary and partnerships schemes for those who most need access to these opportunities.

We do so by: 

• Identifying children and young people facing complex and challenging home circumstances, for whom a fully funded bursary at an independent or state boarding school or an independent day school represents a life-transforming opportunity 

• Influencing schools to make available more fully funded bursary places; and matching children and young people who we identify through our programmes to the schools best suited to their needs and interests and providing support to ensure they thrive through their placements 

• Encouraging young people leaving school to realise their ambitions, navigate fulfilling careers and make positive contributions in their communities through a vibrant alumni network programme 

• Ensuring targeted access to other educational opportunities available in independent school partnerships programmes for children and young people who are looked-after, or on the ‘edge of’ care but for whom bursary placements are not possible. 

To do so we have a fundraising strategy to secure c.£2 million p/a in donations, used to help to unlock schools’ own efforts to fund as many bursary places and partnership offerings as possible.

The return on the Foundation’s Capital Fund covers the costs of our small team of 14 individuals. We are ably supported in this endeavour by the involvement of our committed Royal Patron, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal and an impressive and diverse body of dedicated and enthusiastic Trustees. 

Purpose of the role  

You will support the Head of SpringForward in managing a growing independent school- local authority partnership mentoring programme. This programme promotes partnerships between independent schools and Local Authorities that ensure that children in care can access opportunities for tailored mentoring by independent schoolteachers to help address some of their achievement and attainment gaps, and be supported to secure offers for a university or apprenticeship route on leaving school. 

Key responsibilities  

You will work with the Head of SpringForward to support successful management of day-to-day operations of the programme; including but not limited to:

• onboarding and engagement of volunteer independent schoolteacher mentors;

• liaising with school coordinators and overseeing overall school participation;

• liaising with Local Authority partners and updating on pupil engagement;

• supporting mentors in delivery of mentoring, quality assurance including monitoring of session reports, updating resources). 

You will work with Head of SpringForward to review, implement and refine impact measurement, collecting survey data and feedback, review the outcomes and supporting continuous improvement of programme design and to communicate with new schools and LAs the programme’s benefits. 

You will be held accountable for upholding the highest levels of safeguarding practice in implementation of the mentoring programme, including updating and maintaining safeguarding records for volunteers. 

You will be responsible for writing reports on progress and outcomes for the charity’s senior leadership, trustees and the wider partnership community. 

If seeking additional responsibilities/hours, this role could also include elements of wider communications support - including updating the charity’s website and social media content, collecting impact stories and sharing weekly content on school visits, donor engagement and key newsworthy items relevant to the work of RNCSF. 

Person specification 

Qualities, Attitudes and Values

• Strong and demonstrable commitment to RNCSF’s vision, mission, values and policies, including safeguarding and protection of children & equal opportunities 

• A passion for working with children and young people from diverse backgrounds and putting them at the heart of our work

• Flexible, adaptable, resourceful and resilient to manage changing priorities and a willingness to lead with a degree of autonomy 

• Effective relationship builder, with strong emotional intelligence and experience of co—production methods and working in collaborative environments to improve learning 

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Highly effective organisational, administrative, data management and IT skills, including strong attention to detail 

Knowledge

• Of the UK education sector and children’s social care landscape

• Of working in a grant-making or funding organisation and meeting reporting requirements 

Experience

• Of managing projects to differing timescales 

• Of building productive relationships within a small team/across teams and with external stakeholders 

• Of equitable and inclusive approaches to working with young people 

Benefits of working for RNCSF 

• You will join a small team of 14 diverse, friendly and enthusiastic staff who are united by a passion to tackle educational inequality together and grow professionally and personally along the way.

• We offer flexible working hours and the opportunity to work condensed hours

• We encourage and enable home-working, we are a trusting employer and we actively promote work-life balance

• A culture of living our values: child-centred, optimistic, acting with integrity, with a focus on continuous improvement and working collaboratively

• The breadth of work requires an ability to adapt and understand new ways of working quickly – there are busy points throughout the year but there is a real ‘rhythm’ which mirrors school term-times and so there is scope for contracted hours that reflect this rhythm around school holidays 

Terms and Conditions  

Hours: This is a 0.6 role, with the option to do 0.8 with additional cross-programme responsibilities (e.g. RNCSF communications and social media support). 

Reports to: Laura Slater, Head of SpringForward

Annual Salary range: £27,500 - £32,500 (FTE. Pro-rata for reduced hours) 

Start date: Immediately 

Location:  Hybrid. Expected to work from our offices (at EdCity, west London) on Mondays and Thursdays. Remote working on other days

Benefits: 30 days holiday (pro-rata) 

Auto-enrolment in the NEST pension scheme (details available on request)   

Right to Work: All applicants must have the right to work in the UK

Given the responsibilities of this role the offer of employment will be conditional on an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check. You are required to declare any criminal convictions ahead of this DBS Check.  

Diversity and Inclusion  

We are committed to cultivating a fair and inclusive environment, where everyone can be themselves and thrive.  We especially encourage applications from people from black and minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ people, people with disabilities, those with lived experience of our programmes, and people who have experienced forms of exclusion or marginalisation. We welcome applications from SpringBoard alumni and those with lived experience. 

How to Apply  

• Please submit a cover letter and complete CV through the CharityJob portal, please explain any gaps in your employment or education history   

• Your cover letter should answer the following questions and be no longer than 1 ½ A4 sides:  

1. Why do you want to be part of the Royal National Children’s SpringBoard Foundation team?  

2. Give examples of how you meet the experience, skills and technical competencies set out in this Job Description and Person Specification.   

Application deadline: 11:30pm on 27th November 2025 

Successful candidates will be notified that they have been selected for interview by Friday 28th November 2025. Interviews will be held on Thursday 4th December 2025 in person at our offices in EdCity, 1 EdCity Walk, London, W12 7TF.

Safeguarding  

RNCSF is committed to safeguarding all children and young people we work and interact with. We take this responsibility seriously, with the focus being on their safety and welfare. As we are a small team, it is likely all our employees will have some interaction with children and young people we work with, whether at an event or through our youth engagement work and therefore all offers of employment are conditional on referencing and DBS checks and all employees are required to take part in regular safeguarding training. For more information please refer to our Safeguarding Policy.   

Safer Recruitment 

In line with this policy: 

1. You will be asked to bring two documents to the interview: one to serve as proof of identity (e. g. valid passport or driver’s license) and one to serve as proof of address (e. g. bank statement, council tax, credit card statement from the last three months).

2. We will usually contact one of your referees prior to interview so please indicate on your application which of your referees you are happy for us to contact or if you have any concerns about our doing so, please let us know. 

Are you passionate about seeing children come to know Jesus for themselves and grow in all he has for them? We’re looking for a Kids Pastor to join our team. This is a one-year, fixed-term contract based in the centre of Cambridge.

HT is a vibrant, evangelical, charismatic, Anglican church with a large and growing church family of all ages and stages. We are situated right at the centre of the city and perfectly placed to reach students and adults alike. Our vision is to see Cambridge reached and the world impacted with the good news and transforming power of the risen Lord Jesus.

Alongside the Senior Children’s Pastor and Children’s Pastor (Infants and Babies), you will be responsible for pastoring the children of HT in Years 3–6 and their families, bringing hands-on leadership to the wider team involved in HT Kids, and reaching out to children and families in Cambridge who don’t yet know Jesus. A major part of this role will be managing staff and volunteers to increase their confidence and fruitfulness as they work with children. You will be a leader of leaders, with a heart to invest in and facilitate the ministry of others.

The Tours & Projects Manager is responsible for the planning, coordination and delivery of several key areas of the  Orchestra’s core performance activity, including but not limited to: international stand-alone concerts, tours and  residencies; UK tours, engagements and festival performances; commercial recordings and special projects. 

Working in a fast-paced environment as part of a friendly, fun and creative team, the role of Tours & Projects Manager provides a unique opportunity to work with leading musicians and conductors. Excellent organisational and budgeting  skills, attention to detail, innovative thinking and a flexible approach to working will help you manage, develop and  execute a diverse range of projects to the highest standard. 

With oversight from the Senior Concerts Manager and Concerts Director, the post-holder will work closely with the  Concerts Coordinators, Concerts Assistant and the Orchestra Operations Team in the delivery of outstanding performances in territories as varied as the UK, USA, Asia and Europe.

Key Responsibilities 

• Planning and coordinating of all international tours and residencies undertaken by the Orchestra, • Planning and coordinating of UK-based performances, engagements and tours outside of the Orchestra’s  core regional residencies.

• Planning and coordinating commercial recordings and special projects, shared with Concerts & Projects  Manager, according to orchestra schedule. 

• Developing and managing detailed itineraries, travel schedules, visas, freight and accommodation for  musicians, artists, staff and equipment.

• Preparing project budgets, managing and maintaining set budgets and final reconciliation and invoicing,  including international tax applications on behalf of the Orchestra. 

• Liaising with the Orchestra’s Head of Production and Stage Managers regarding practical  arrangements for all concerts and projects, including, but not limited to, stage plans, stage extensions,  ATA carnet applications; truck requirements, second instruments etc. 

• Liaising closely with the Orchestra Librarians on orchestrations and editions for repertoire being  performed or recorded. 

• Supervising the Concerts Coordinators and Assistant in the practical delivery of contracts, PPE letters,  technical riders, dressing room and security lists, rehearsal venue bookings, flight and hotel lists etc. • Keeping abreast of all relevant agreements and updates from the Association of British Orchestras and  Musicians’ Union concerning touring best practice and regulation. 

• Liaising with the Orchestra Committee and Artistic Committee regarding player matters as directed by Senior Concerts Manager/Concerts Director. 

• Travel with the Orchestra on all international tours and attending concerts & projects within the UK as  necessary.

• Upholding and demonstrating the Orchestra's values. Representing the Philharmonia with utmost  professionalism at all times. 

• Undertaking such other duties as may reasonably be required by the Company. 

Skills and Qualifications 

Essential: 

• Minimum three years’ managerial experience in classical music administration preferably with a focus on tour management 

• Demonstrable experience in performance production and scheduling; including knowledge of  international visas, tax and travel. 

• A passion for orchestral music; 

• Meticulous attention to detail; 

• Self-motivated and a diligent worker; 

• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise whilst working across a wide range of projects  at any one time; 

• Excellent interpersonal skills, both written and verbal being able to converse with a wide range of  stakeholders; 

• Ability to problem solve independently, quickly and under pressure; 

• Ability to find creative solutions independently; 

• Ability to work as part of a team; Ability to motivate junior colleagues; 

• Demonstrate hands-on and positive attitude during projects; 

• Willingness to work unsocial hours, including evenings and weekends; and to travel outside London and  the UK, as required. 

Desirable: 

• Skills in concert management 

• Previous employment with a symphony orchestra

• Knowledge of the working practices of a professional orchestra (including ABO/MU agreements that  apply to a professional freelance orchestra) 

• Knowledge of orchestral repertoire 

Reporting Structure 

Reporting to the Concerts Director. Line Management of the Tours & Projects Co-ordinator 

Employment Type 

Full time, based in London with weekend and evening work as required by the orchestra’s schedule.

Location 

The role will be based at our administrative office in Southwark, London SE1; however, the role will require  frequent travel both within the UK and internationally. This role will regularly require you to travel with the  Orchestra on tour, being away for periods of between one week to over two weeks at a time.

● Closing Date: Monday 24 November 2025, 9am 

● First interviews: Monday 1 December 2025 

● Second round interviews, if applicable: Friday 5 December 2025 

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

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

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

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

This is a 0.4 FTE  (14.6 hours per week) and permanent role. This role is based at our Bloomsbury campus.

We are looking for a Group Exercise Assistant to support the Fitness Centre Manager by liaising with class instructors, sourcing cover, processing invoices and maintaining up to date information on the website and app. The post holder will be expected to visit TeamUCL Gym sites at Bloomsbury and East to quality check class provision, gather customer feedback and engage with instructors.

Communications and Programmes Officer

Salary: £30,000 per annum
Contract: Fixed term – one year
Location: Hybrid Full-time, 35 hours per week. The work pattern is flexible, with more working from home than office work, occasional travel throughout England and Wales, and rare travel overseas.Location: CSAN office is Romero House, 55 Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1

Reports to: Senior member of the team

Are you passionate about social justice, communications, and Catholic Social Teaching? Do you enjoy working in a collaborative, mission-driven environment?

We’re looking for a Communications and Programmes Officer to help us strengthen our voice, support our members, and deliver impactful events and resources.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading on digital communications – newsletters, social media, and web content
• Supporting the delivery of events, courses, and member convenings
• Gathering insights through surveys and maintaining member engagement data
• Preparing briefings and resources that support our social mission
• Contributing to a positive team culture and supporting new colleagues and volunteers

What we’re looking for:

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience
• Excellent written English and multimedia skills
• Strong organisational and project management abilities
• A collaborative working style and attention to detail
• A commitment to our mission and values, and an interest in Catholic Social Teaching

Bonus skills (desirable but not essential):

• Experience with virtual learning platforms, graphic design, or working in a faith-based organisation

Why join us?

You’ll be part of a small national team committed to making a difference through faith-inspired social action. We offer a supportive working environment, opportunities for learning and development, and the chance to contribute meaningfully to the Catholic social mission in England and Wales.the deadline for applications is 12 noon on Monday, 1st December, with interviews in person in London week commencing 8th December.

Trustee Liaison Coordinator

Fixed term for 12 months – Part Time 12 hours per week

£49,950 a year £21,407.00 pro rata

London, E15 2GW / Hybrid Working

1 in 4 of us in the UK are disabled and we are a diverse, proud, and vibrant community. We’re here to create an equal future with all disabled people. We campaign to transform attitudes to disability, tackle injustice and inspire action. We are creating a powerful movement of disabled people, allies, organisations and businesses.

Together we will be unstoppable.

The Board of Scope is seeking a highly organised and proactive part-time Trustee Liaison Coordinator to provide dedicated support to Trustees, Independent Committee Members and senior leaders.

Fixed term for 12 months

Working 12 hours a week with some flexibility around how the hours are spread across the week and some hours may need to align with scheduled meetings or Trustee availability. 

Location: Location: Working at Scope's London office (Here East, London, E15 2GW) with flexible working options available.

The role

This is a pivotal new role designed to increase the Board’s operational effectiveness, unlock external relationships, and strengthen communication between Trustees and the Executive Leadership Team (ELT).

The post holder will work closely with the Chair, Trustees, Independent members where appropriate and Scope’s executive team to ensure high-impact follow-through between meetings, improving visibility of board contributions, and supporting strategic external engagement with ambassadors and corporate partners.

This role is ideal for someone with experience in governance support, senior stakeholder coordination, or non-profit/NGO board facilitation, and who thrives in a diplomatic, behind-the-scenes role where confidentiality, attention to detail, political nous and relationship management are paramount.

Responsibilities include:

· Support the Chair by ensuring Trustees’ skills are mapped and kept up to date to ensure that Trustees are contributing efficiently and meaningfully to delivering Scope’s strategy.

· Coordinate introductions and referrals from Trustees to key partners and potential ambassadors, work with teams to ensure leads are followed up thoughtfully. Maintain a confidential log tracking these important relationships.

· Act as main point of contact between the Executive Leadership Team and Board, promoting open communication through updates and invitations, ensuring prompt responses to Trustee input. Help identify opportunities for Trustees to get involved in internal activities.

· Work with the governance team to track actions and ideas from Board and committee meetings, keep Trustees updated on progress, and arrange interim calls or working groups as needed.

· Share Trustee contact details (opt in), nurture informal connections, and provide support as required, while collaborating closely with the Governance team to ensure there’s no duplication of effort.

For more information about the role’s responsibilities and the skills and experience required, please visit our website.

About you

To be successful in this role, you should have:

· Excellent organisational and communication skills.

· Highly discreet and trusted to work with sensitive information.

· Experience supporting senior leaders, boards, or high-level stakeholders in any sector (charity, NGO, public, corporate).

· Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities efficiently.

· Confidence and diplomacy in liaising with Trustees and executives.

· Strong written communication for briefings and updates.

Please give examples in your application to show how you have these skills.

We also ask you to share how you support Scope’s values and our goal of a fair and equal future for disabled people.

Our values are being pioneering, courageous, connected, open and fair

By living our values and trusting each other, we give our colleagues freedom and space to be creative, push boundaries and change minds.

Disabled candidates

We are a disability equality charity. We encourage applications from disabled people and people with impairments, conditions, and access needs. We want to create a workforce that is a true reflection of the communities we serve.

Scope will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the post. This is part of our commitment as a Disability Confident Leader. Just let us know in your application that you are applying under the Offer an Interview Scheme. This was previously known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.

If you require adjustments through your journey with us, please contact us via our website.

Find out more about asking for adjustments at interview.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At the heart of everything we do at Scope is Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.

We encourage people of colour and other underrepresented communities to apply and join Scope. We believe that this will bring new ideas and help us work better. We know that a variety of perspectives and viewpoints will greatly support the work we do and help us to reach all communities. 

We want everyone to feel like they belong. We value each person as an individual. We will treat everyone with dignity and respect and we want to recognise all parts of a person's identity.

We are a disability equality charity. So, we will build a culture that is accessible and inclusive first. We will aim for the same high standards in all our work. We will listen, learn and keep improving.

You can find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion on the Scope website.

Scope benefits

We believe hard work deserves reward and recognition. We offer a wide range of benefits including:

· 27 days holiday plus bank holidays

· Flexible, hybrid and remote working options

· Pay progression at 6 months and 2 years

· Company pension

· Excellent training and career development

· Strong colleague networks across disability, race and LGBTQ+

· Discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme and much more.

How to apply

Please visit our website & apply online.

Closing date for applications: 11:59pm GMT, Monday 17 November 2025

Our partner, an established UK charity with a focus on fighting poverty by transforming access to health care services in lower- and middle-income countries in Africa seeks a highly dynamic individual for a one-year fixed-term contract, with the possibility of an extension. The position is part of the management team, and the post holder will be expected to lead on the financial accounting, management accounting, and budgeting for the organisation as well as taking forward some strategic finance and operations projects as we expand our programmes in existing countries. The individual will also be expected to support the Co-CEOs with administrative, compliance and IT related tasks.

Finance
•Maintain a strong control environment, ensuring accounting records are complete and accurate.
Financial accounting
•Prepare annual statutory accounts in accordance with SORP 2015.
•Prepare for the annual external audit and host auditors ensuring the audit process runs smoothly. This includes supporting  country offices in hosting their respective audits.
•Ensure annual statutory accounts are finalised and submitted to Companies House and the Charity Commission by the appropriate deadlines.

Management accounting
•Coordinate the month-end process with the Finance Officer (UK) and Programme Finance Lead, and review transaction postings.
•Prepare monthly management accounts with cash flow forecasts, modifying the format as needed to suit the preferences of senior management and the Board of Trustees.
•Prepare the annual organisational budget and mid-year reforecast.
•Improve existing budget templates to enable straightforward and transparent budgeting for donors.
Support to country offices
•Collaborate with the Programme Finance Lead on a monthly basis to reconcile intercompany accounts, ensuring that reconciling items are cleared promptly.
•Support country office teams in fulfilling any reporting and financial compliance requirements.
•Conduct internal process reviews (internal audits) of country offices where required.
•Review the bi-weekly payment runs for the UK office and the monthly country office fund requests, ensuring cash flow planning is in place for these payments.
•Ensure asset registers are maintained appropriately.

Administration
•Support staff in conducting procurement in line with our procurement policy.
•Assist with preparation for quarterly Board meetings.
•Support office management tasks.

Other
Review and develop existing policies and procedures (e.g. the Finance Manual).

We are looking for an experienced Manager to guide our team and support the Charity Director with the growth of our charity.

About Interakt

Interakt Community is a UK-based charity committed to supporting adults with learning difficulties as well as sensory, and physical challenges that empowers through the prism of the arts, developing confidence, communication, creativity, and collaboration.

The Operations Manager will play a pivotal role in supporting the Charity Director, ensuring that all day-to-day activities run smoothly, that delivery meets our standards, and that the team is supported to thrive.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an established charity and be part of the development of its ambitious future.

Purpose of the Role

The Charity Operations Manager will take ownership of the day to day operational delivery of Interakt’s core activities. You will manage the planning, scheduling and facilitation of the sessions; oversee a small operations team (session facilitators, business admin, Bookkeeper); ensure compliance, processes and procedures are in place; and support the organisation’s growth and operational effectiveness

Key Responsibilities

Session & Programme Delivery

Oversee the day-to-day management of all sessions: planning, scheduling, and resources are arranged and facilitators are working effectively, as a team, towards a united goal.

Work with the facilitators to maintain high standards of safeguarding, session delivery & quality, , participant experience and inclusion.

Monitor attendance, participant feedback and outcomes; ensure monitoring and evaluation data is captured and reported.

Troubleshoot issues in session delivery (facilitator absence, session structure, session content, participant concerns) and ensure continuity.

Work with session delivery team and Charity Director to communicate communications to the participants guardians/care homes/ parents.

Collaborate with other senior team members, including the board of trustees to align session schedules with organisational goals.

Team Management & Support

Line-manage the small team: session facilitators, business admin support, and work alongside the Bookkeeper. Provide coaching, supervision, performance reviews and professional development.

Foster a positive, inclusive and collaborative team culture.

Allocate workloads, manage rotas, cover arrangements and ensure team resilience.

Be part of the recruitment process, induction and training of new facilitators and support staff as necessary.

Operations, Finance & Administration

Work closely with the Bookkeeper to oversee financial operations relevant to sessions: budgets for sessions, facilitator fees, travel/expenses and resources.

Ensure administrative systems are robust: scheduling software, attendance registers, invoicing, record-keeping, risk assessments, health and safety compliance, safeguarding disclosures.

Work with the Charity Director to draft and implement policies and procedures for operations: session standards, safeguarding, equality, risk management, data protection.

Strategic & Organisational Support

Contribute to the strategic planning of Interakt, including growth of session reach, exploring new delivery models, and continuous improvement of operational processes.

Produce operational reports for the Charity Director and Board: session metrics, staff performance, budgets, risk register updates.

Work with the Charity Director and Board of Trustees to support grant applications: providing data, costings, feasibility and operational perspective.

Stay informed about sector best-practice in charity operations, group delivery, safeguarding and community engagement.

Person Specification

Essential Experience & Skills

Proven experience in operations management within the charity, third sector or community engagement environment.

Experience managing a team (staff and/or facilitators) and overseeing day-to-day delivery of programmes or sessions.

Strong organisational and project-management skills: able to plan, prioritise, meet deadlines, coordinate multiple programmes.

Budgetary experience: understanding of basic financial management, liaising with finance/accounting teams.

Excellent interpersonal skills: ability to work with facilitators, participants from diverse backgrounds, and external partners.

Clear understanding of safeguarding, health & safety, inclusion and equality issues.

Confident using digital tools (including Microsoft Office) and comfortable implementing and improving systems.

Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable producing reports and presenting to senior management or trustees.

A self-starter with a proactive approach and ability to adapt in a small charity environment.

Full UK driving licence with no restrictions.

Desirable Attributes

Experience in arts, community development and/or the LD community.

Experience with monitoring and evaluation in a service delivery context.

Experience in service development as a complete process.

Personal Qualities

Enthusiastic champion for the charity’s mission, values and inclusive culture.

Reliable and accountable, with attention to detail and a commitment to quality.

Collaborative and nurturing team-player, but comfortable taking confident initiative and ownership.

Flexible and responsive: able to respond to changing session needs and participant number

Terms & Benefits

Salary: £27,500-£30,000 per annum dependent on experience

Pension: After 3 months a post holder that would enrolled in our NEST pension program

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working where appropriate (with requirement to be present at venue sessions)

Professional development opportunities

Occasional evening or weekend sessions may be required (time off in lieu provided

Job description
Job Purpose
The Head of Community will work with the Director of Services on strategic and operational planning and provide operational leadership for the range of Community services delivered by Age UK East London.

The purpose of this role is to:

• Take responsibility for the delivery of Age UK East London’s Community Service offer, ensuring its delivery requirements are met and we are responsive to new opportunities.
• Ensure that older people who are supported by the Community team also benefit from the range of AUKEL services and those provided by other local partners.
• Be an active member of our SLT, working with senior leaders across AUKEL, contributing your experience and expertise to problem solve, spot and develop opportunities as well as make an impact on our overall organisational development
journey.
• Build responsive and accountable relationships with a wide range of stakeholders including commissioners, partner providers, senior health and social care professionals.
• Motivate and inspire a frontline staff and volunteer team, using excellent communication skills and a strong understanding of key issues affecting older people.
• Ensure the services are meeting all KPI’s for quality and delivery, overseeing data management and analysis to ensure compliance and insight that supports future development and demonstration of impact, taking a continuous improvement
approach.
• Ensure service staffing and delivery arrangements are optimal, including by assessing which services need allocated staff and which would be better delivered by a central team.
• Ensuring processes and good practice is embedded in case recording, reporting and data collection.

Key Tasks

Coordination and Management of service

• Line manage service managers and coordinators, and oversee the good management of all service staff.
• Ensure services are delivered in line with contractual requirements
• Work with other senior managers, ensuring good joined up internal referral pathways, clear communication and joint-working where possible
• Ensure the team is fully conversant with the organisation’s CRM and that this is used effectively to record and manage casework and evidence of outcomes and impact of the service
• Ensure the team is knowledgeable about the local service offers and are effective in referring and signposting clients to other relevant services
• Complete and maintain relevant risk assessments.
• Ensure there is cover for gaps in service delivery (e.g. due to A/L or sickness).
• Support team members to supervise volunteers effectively
• Support implementation of any organisation-wide operational changes
• Regularly attend meetings with external professionals as necessary in relation to operational management and delivery of services 

Quality and Insight

• Produce quarterly KPI monitoring and evaluation reports for each contract as required to include data, case studies and insight on service delivery and opportunities
• Produce quarterly insight to the Board of Trustees at committee level
• Monitor compliance in record keeping around key areas
• Continuously review and monitor services with the aim of improving quality, flexibility, responsiveness and effectiveness, and to identify and respond to new opportunities

General

• Develop and nurture supportive and collaborative relationships with local community, voluntary and faith partners.
• Identify, explore and develop new opportunities that address the needs of local older people.
• Lead the development and delivery of current and future commissioned community services in AUKEL.
• Work with senior colleagues to conduct ongoing ‘horizon scanning’ of changes in national and local priorities and approaches to services, to maximise opportunities and identify upcoming challenges for older people
• Work with local partners to share best practice and develop opportunities to work together

• Develop strategic relationships in the local health and social care system, to gain insights and inroads to future opportunities and build service reputation and influence. 
• Continuously gain feedback from the team in considering how the service can develop further, for example around reach, client journey and other areas.
• Work with colleagues to develop new service proposals, to develop the scope and impact
of the Community team.

Leadership and management

• Engage, motivate and inspire the team
• Evaluate and manage overall team and individual performance and wellbeing
• Run regular team meetings with content that promotes team cohesion as well as being informative and operationally useful
• Ensure communication and training of the team is in line with contractual requirements and AUKEL policies
• Encourage and provide opportunity for sharing of knowledge within the team and between colleagues within AUKEL
• Take a person-centred approach to line management responsibilities
• Proactively identify opportunities for team members to stretch and use skills to develop them whilst benefiting the team / service / AUKEL

Other

• Perform other duties in connection with the general work of AUKEL when required
• To undertake any other duties within the competence of the post holder as may be required from time to time for the smooth running of AUKS
• To carry out the duties of the post in accordance with AUKS’s policies and procedures including: Equity and Diversity, Health & Safety, Confidentiality, Complaints, Data security, Safeguarding
• Participate in learning and development opportunities and take responsibility for identifying your own learning needs

Person Specification

Research shows that while middle class white men tend to apply for job when they meet around 60% of the
criteria, women, people from the global majority, and people from other marginalised groups that encounter
systematic discrimination tend to apply only when they meet all criteria. So, if you think you have what it takes,
but don’t meet every single aspect of the job description, please still apply!

Experience

Essential

• Of operational service management within community based setting within the statutory, voluntary or private sector
• Of working with data to monitor outputs, outcomes and reach. 
• Of carrying out programme evaluation and report writing.
• Of managing people at (at least) coordinator level, and successfully engaging and motivating staff.
• Of effective collaboration and partnership development. 

Desirable

• Of engaging strategically with the local community, health and care system
• Of design and delivery of innovative, impactful health and wellbeing programmes.
• Of strategic service leadership and development.
• Of leading change

Knowledge & Understanding

• Understanding of, and expertise in, the care and support needs of older people.
• Understanding of the impact of discrimination and disadvantage on the lives of people and ability to work in a
trauma-informed manner.
• Understanding and commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and their Carers.
• Of the current health and care landscape

Skills/Attributes

Essential

• Intermediate IT skills
• Can demonstrate commitment to AUKEL values (accountable, kind, flexible, inclusive, collaborative).
• Commitment to learning and development and reflective practise.
• Resilience

Desired

• Ability to speak a community language

Additional Requirements

• This post is subject to the relevant check through the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS)
• Flexibility in working hours to meet organisational needs.

Job Title: Health Community Engagement Manager – Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care System

Salary:    SCP 39 to SCP 44 (£38,864 to £43,193) per annum

Responsible to:Head of Health & Social Care with a dotted line to relevant lead at NHS Birmingham & Solihull Integrated Care Board and NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board

Location:   Working hours divided between BVSC Offices (5th Floor, Latham House, 33-34 Paradise Street, Birmingham), NHS Birmingham & Solihull Integrated Care Board and NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board offices and home address, as agreed by BVSC.

Hours of work:35 hours

Contract Duration:Fixed term until 29 October 2027. Secondments from VCFSE organisations in Birmingham and Solihull are encouraged.

Health Community Engagement Manager

· Are you passionate about empowering communities to shape the future of local health and care?

· Do you thrive on bringing people and organisations together to drive system-wide change?

· Are you organised, strategic, and driven by equity and community voice?

If you’ve answered yes, we’d love to hear from you!

Birmingham Voluntary Service Council (BVSC) is the city’s leading infrastructure organisation for the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector. We exist to strengthen and champion Birmingham’s voluntary and community organisations, supporting them to grow, collaborate and increase their impact across the city. Our work spans a wide range of areas including health and social care, children and young people, community development, and multiple complex needs.

We are seeking an experienced and collaborative Health Community Engagement Manager to lead an ambitious new programme of community engagement across Birmingham and Solihull. Working in partnership with  NHS Birmingham & Solihull Integrated Care Board and NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board , BVSC, Warwickshire & Solihull Community and Voluntary Action (CAVA) and the Birmingham and Solihull VCFSE Leadership Alliance, this is a rare opportunity to help shape how communities influence decisions about health and care at a system-wide level.

You will play a central role in ensuring that the voices of local people, especially those most affected by health inequalities, are heard and acted upon.

As the Health Community Engagement Manager, you will lead the delivery of a wide-ranging engagement programme that connects health priorities with community insight and experience.

You will oversee ICB Community Panels, coordinate a small-grants scheme to fund VCFSE-led engagement, and support local organisations to evaluate and share their learning. You will work closely with BVSC Research, the NHS Communications and Engagement teams, and a wide range of local authority and community partners to ensure that engagement activity is coherent, inclusive and impactful.

This role blends strategic thinking with hands-on delivery. You will design and manage processes that make it easier for smaller, community-led and faith-based organisations to get involved in shaping health services. You will ensure that the themes emerging from community discussions are reported clearly and used to inform system strategy and policy. You will also play an active role in strengthening networks such as the Birch Network and the CHERP platform, supporting the sharing of good practice in engagement, research and policy development.

To succeed in this role, you will bring significant experience of community engagement within health or related fields, together with a deep understanding of the VCFSE sector in Birmingham and Solihull. You will be an excellent communicator, capable of working confidently with senior leaders as well as with grassroots community groups.

You will be comfortable leading projects, managing budgets and supporting others, while remaining flexible and solution-focused in a fast-moving environment. Above all, you will be motivated by a commitment to equity, inclusion and meaningful community engagement and involvement.

In return, you will have the opportunity to make a real and lasting impact on how communities influence health and care across Birmingham and Solihull. BVSC offers flexible hybrid working, a supportive and values-led culture, and opportunities for professional development through its networks and learning programmes.

If you are ready to help shape a more inclusive approach to health engagement and ensure that communities are at the heart of decision-making, we would love to hear from you.

Please see the job description for further details 

Working for BVSC

BVSC is proud to provide a place to work in which staff feel valued and motivated. Our talented and committed staff team are provided with competitive terms and conditions, and a supportive, flexible, friendly working environment.

Our organisation’s culture is underpinned by our 4 core values – Commitment, Collaboration, Inclusion and Integrity. These values are demonstrated in the work of our staff team, who are integral to the achievement of our mission to support and advocate for a vibrant, resilient voluntary sector in Birmingham.

Terms and conditions 

· 35 hour working week 

· 29 days annual leave + bank holidays a year 

· 5% pension contribution 

· 3.5 times salary Death in service benefit

· BVSC is a Living Wage Employer

Work-life balance 

· Hybrid working, allowing staff to divide their working hours between our city centre office and their home 

· Flexible working arrangements available for staff 

· A flextime system is in place for staff 

· We offer up to 7 days paid leave per year for undertaking voluntary work or public duties 

· We provide generous maternity and paternity pay 

Staff development 

· We support staff to undertake training and development, providing funding and time off for study 

Values based approach

· We take a values led approach to the full employee journey including values based interview, and values based supervision and appraisals 

Wellbeing

· We offer free access to a range of wellbeing platforms 

· BVSC offers all employees a suite of wellbeing support 

We are looking for candidates that can demonstrate the following BVSC organisational values: 

Commitment:   Making a positive difference through passion, innovation and social action 

Collaboration: Connecting people and organisations to work together to improve lives 

Inclusion:        Empowering and involving everyone in creating a fair and equitable Birmingham 

Integrity:      Building trust through delivering excellent outcomes 

At BVSC, we are dedicated to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in all areas of our work. We actively strive to create an environment where all individuals - regardless of ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other aspect of their identity or lived experience - are welcomed, respected, and valued.

As part of our commitment to positive action, we take proactive steps, where needed, to address underrepresentation and create fair opportunities, particularly in recruitment. We aim to ensure that everyone has an equal chance to progress and succeed.

We stand in solidarity with all marginalised communities, ensuring that our policies, practices, and culture are inclusive, equitable, and empowering. We are dedicated to challenging discrimination and fostering a workplace where diversity is not only acknowledged but celebrated.

We strongly encourage suitably experienced applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join BVSC. 

We encourage applicants to think creatively about how they can meet the requirements of the role and person specification if there are essential criteria you do not meet, so please describe this in your application. We are looking for talented individuals who align with our values and support our mission – there are no barriers to how you demonstrate this.  From application to interview, we place inclusion at the heart of all we do. 

We are a Second Chance Charter employer, committed to ensuring that people with convictions can access employment. DBS checks, if applicable to the role, will be conducted once a job offer has been made and accepted.

 For a job description please click here 

For an equal opportunities monitoring form please click here 

Closing date for applications – Wednesday 26 November 2025 at 10am

Interviews to take place – Tuesday 9 December 2025, in person

 Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by Tuesday 2 December 2025. If you have not been contacted by Tuesday 2 December 2025, you should assume you have not been shortlisted.

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

Secondments will be considered.

Join Lepra as our Operations Lead!
We’re looking for a proactive and organised individual to help keep our charity running smoothly behind the scenes. As our Operations Lead, you’ll play a hands-on role managing day-to-day office operations, facilities, HR and recruitment admin, and IT coordination. This is a varied and rewarding position at the heart of a small, friendly team, where your work will directly support our mission to end leprosy and lymphatic filariasis and promote inclusion and wellbeing worldwide.

Background

Lepra is dedicated to addressing leprosy and lymphatic filariasis (LF) and their consequences through direct support, advocacy, and the promotion of inclusive communities. We work in Bangladesh and in India, through our sister organisation, LEPRA Society. We work in partnership with people affected by leprosy and LF to improve detection, ensure access to treatment and care, and promote inclusion and wellbeing. We are in our second year of our Global Strategy for 2024-30, which guides us in our efforts to accelerate progress towards global targets for leprosy and LF, and towards our vision of a world free from leprosy and LF.

Job Context

The Operations Lead will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient day-to-day running of Lepra’s UK operations. This includes managing office and facilities logistics, supporting key operational projects (such as the upcoming office move), and coordinating internal processes across HR, IT, governance, and finance systems.

The postholder will act as a central point of contact for operational queries, ensuring organisational effectiveness and compliance with internal procedures and policies.

Job Purpose

To support the Finance and Operations team which includes the HR and IT functions as well as coordinating the upcoming office move and facilities operations.

Working Relationships

You will report into the Senior Manager – HR, Operations & IT

Working with all of Lepra UK on all matters regarding HR, Operations and IT.

Close working links and collaboration with the Finance & Operations team consisting of Finance & Operations Director, Finance Manager, Senior Manager HR, Ops &IT, and Finance & Administration lead.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Management

Oversee day-to-day office operations, including facilities, supplies, and logistics.

Act as the main point of contact for tenants, contractors, and the Facilities Management company.

Coordinate the upcoming office relocation project, ensuring timelines, budgets, and communications are effectively managed.

Support post, office bookings, and workspace coordination.

Maintain a safe and compliant working environment (Fire Marshal responsibilities, health & safety checks).

Systems and Process Support

Oversee and maintain efficient administrative systems and processes across HR, finance, and IT functions.

Support CRM data management, donation logging, and reporting processes.

Liaise with the IT provider to ensure smooth onboarding/offboarding and equipment setup for staff.

Human Resources and Team Support

Coordinate onboarding and induction processes for new starters, including training and IT setup.

Assist with staff travel and accommodation bookings and logistical arrangements for Trustees or visitors.

Support recruitment administration, including posting adverts and liaising with partner organisations and universities.

Project and Governance Support

Support internal operational improvement initiatives and help embed good governance and compliance practices.

Provide administrative support for internal audits, policy reviews, and Board-related tasks as required.

General

Provide cross-cover for colleagues within the Finance & Operations team during periods of absence.

Undertake any other reasonable duties to support the smooth running of the organisation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

· Qualification in operations, business administration, HR, or finance.

· Degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience in business administration, management, finance, or a related field.

Desirable

· CIPD Level 3 and above

· AAT Level 3-4

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

· At least two years’ experience in operations, office management, administration, HR, or finance support.

· Experience coordinating multiple workstreams or projects.

· Familiarity with HR systems, CRM databases, or finance software.

· Awareness of facilities management and/or health and safety responsibilities.

· Experience in contributing to continuous improvement, operational efficiency, or process redesign initiatives.

· Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, coordinate cross-team processes, and maintain strong attention to detail.

· Confident user of Microsoft Office and other business systems, with the ability to learn new software quickly.

· Proven experience in supporting organisational policies and compliance (e.g., GDPR, health and safety, or HR procedures).

Desirable

· Experience working in the charity or non-profit sector or a small/medium-sized organisation.

· Experience of working in a diverse and multicultural environment

· Experience of bias-free recruitment

Skills, Attitudes and Personal Qualities

Essential

· Highly organised with strong attention to detail.

· Excellent communication and coordination skills.

· Confident using IT systems and learning new software.

· Proactive and adaptable, with the ability to multitask and problem-solve.

· Collaborative team player who shares Lepra’s values and commitment to inclusion.

Location: Reading, Hybrid 
Hours: 37 per week 
Salary: £31,349 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Campaign Closes: 28th November 2025
First Stage Interviews: 2nd & 3rd December 2025
Second Stage Interviews: 9th December 2025

Make-A-Wish UK is looking for a proactive and organised Individual Giving Officer to help deliver impactful fundraising campaigns that support our mission to grant life-changing wishes to children with critical illnesses.

Essential Criteria

• Experience of planning and delivering direct marketing or fundraising campaigns across a range of channels, such as face-to-face, telefundraising, direct mail, email and paid digital.
• Experience managing day-to-day campaign coordination tasks, including developing creative or data briefs, working with suppliers, tracking campaign schedules and reviewing copy or assets.
• Confidence working with external partners and suppliers, such as telefundraising and face-to-face agencies, printers, media buyers or creative agencies.
• Ability to work with internal teams such as data, digital and supporter care to ensure smooth delivery and strong supporter journeys.
• Understanding of the end-to-end campaign process, including briefing, delivery, analysis and reporting.
• Knowledge of supporter stewardship and the principles of delivering a strong donor experience across multiple channels.
• Good working knowledge of campaign reporting, including response rates, CPA, ROI and retention metrics.
• Experience using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook, with confidence handling spreadsheets and basic campaign reporting.
• Understanding of relevant regulatory and compliance requirements in fundraising, including GDPR, the Fundraising Code of Practice and Gambling Commission guidance.

Core Purpose
The Individual Giving Officer plays a key role in delivering Make-A-Wish UK’s Individual Giving and Legacy fundraising activity. Reporting to the Individual Giving Manager – Committed Giving, the post holder will lead on the development and day-to-day delivery of specific campaigns and projects across Regular Giving, Lottery and Payroll Giving. They will also provide support for activity across cash appeals, legacy and in-memory fundraising, working collaboratively with Senior Officers across the wider team.

The Individual Giving Officer will have responsibility for coordinating and delivering individual giving campaigns, managing day-to-day supplier and stakeholder relationships, supporting the development of supporter journeys, and contributing to income growth through effective campaign management. The post holder is expected to plan, deliver and evaluate their own campaigns with guidance and oversight from the Individual Giving Manager and Senior Officers where required.

We have secured a significant level of long-term investment from the Board to substantially grow the Individual Giving programme, drive sustainable income growth and grow our supporter base. This Officer role will play a vital role in supporting the successful delivery of this programme.

Key Responsibilities:
Campaign planning, delivery and evaluation

• Deliver planned Individual Giving activity across Regular Giving, Lottery and Payroll Giving products, coordinating the end-to-end delivery of assigned campaigns across multiple channels including face-to-face, telefundraising, direct mail, email and paid digital.
• Support the delivery of single gift, in memory and legacy activity under the guidance of  the Senior Individual Giving Officer.
• Develop campaign briefs for creative, data, digital and telefundraising teams, ensuring clear objectives, timelines and deliverables.
• Liaise with agencies, printers, media buyers, the internal Telefundraising team, face-to-face fundraising partners, Supporter Care Team, and other suppliers to ensure high-quality and timely campaign delivery.
• Manage day-to-day campaign tasks, ensuring activity is delivered on time, within agreed budgets as set by the Manager and Lead, and adheres to brand and quality standards.
• Contribute to the development of new creative and messaging across channels, applying a test and learn approach to improve response and retention.
• Support the development of paid digital advertising, social and email activity to complement offline campaigns.
• Collate and analyse campaign performance results with the data team, producing wrap up reports, insights and recommendations for future optimisation.
• Maintain accurate and up to date campaign documentation including timelines, data briefs, costs and approvals.

Supporter journeys and stewardship

• Support the development and delivery of supporter journeys that welcome, thank, upgrade, retain and reactivate donors recruited via all channels, including face-to-face, telefundraising, digital and direct mail.
• Coordinate delivery of multi channel communications (email, SMS, print, social) aligned to key supporter touchpoints.
• Work with the Supporter Care and Digital and Tech teams to ensure consistent messaging and experience across channels.
• Maintain journey documentation and ensure updates are applied consistently across face-to-face, telefundraising and digital-led supporters.
• Contribute to the creation and review of fundraising scripts, digital content and creative materials used across channels.

Monitoring and reporting

• Monitor live campaign performance across all channels, including face-to-face and telefundraising volumes, digital engagement and direct mail response, reporting key metrics such as CPA, ROI and retention.
• Support the setup and maintenance of campaign tracking dashboards with the data team, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Identify trends and areas for improvement across channels, using data and insight to inform decisions and campaign optimisation.
• Assist with the implementation of testing across channels (e.g. creative, audience, channel mix) and ensure results are documented and shared.

Collaboration and communication

• Build strong relationships with internal teams including data, digital, supporter care, creative and finance to ensure joined up campaign delivery.
• Work closely with the internal telefundraising team to coordinate campaign activity, provide scripts and FAQs, and align messaging and supporter journeys.
• Support ongoing communication with face-to-face agencies and other suppliers, ensuring clarity on deliverables and performance expectations.
• Participate in campaign meetings, supplier reviews and debriefs, sharing performance insights and key learnings.
• Provide timely updates to the Individual Giving Manager on campaign progress, risks and opportunities across all channels.

Compliance and quality assurance

• Ensure all campaign activity complies with relevant regulation and best practice, including the Fundraising Code of Practice, Gambling Commission and GDPR.
• Support quality monitoring across all channels, including face-to-face and telefundraising (e.g. mystery shopping, call listening, script reviews) as well as proofing of direct mail, digital and email materials.
• Coordinate internal review and approval processes for multi channel creative and supplier materials.
• Monitor supporter feedback, complaints or queries from any channel, working with the Supporter Care team to resolve them appropriately and capture insights for future planning.

About the opportunity
This role plays a key part in supporting the wider Action Tutoring team with HR and Safeguarding matters and sits within the Finance, HR and Operations Department, reporting to the Head of People and Culture.

Closing date: Sunday, 23rd November 2025
Interviews: Thursday, 4th December 2025
Start date: Ideally as soon as possible
Place of work: This role is within the Action Tutoring Operations team. We operate a hybrid working model where staff based in London will be required to work from our London office for a mandatory minimum of one day per week. We are open to considering candidates who wish to work remotely from elsewhere in England. Our London office is located at: 8-10, Fivefields, Grosvenor Gardens, London SW1W 0DH. 

Contract and hours: Fixed term contract until 21st August 2026. Full time. We offer flexible hours with 9.30-4 as core hours. A full working week is 37.5 hours.

Duties and responsibilities

Safer recruitment for staff and volunteer tutors

• Responsible for ensuring staff and volunteer tutor safer recruitment records and related checks are up date and complete.
• Collecting references and ensuring they meet our standard requirements. 
• Conducting ID calls for volunteer tutor DBS checks.
• Processing DBS checks and DBS update service checks.

Safeguarding

• Undertaking an initial triage of safeguarding concerns and incidents raised by members of the team and referring to senior staff as necessary. 
• Maintaining and overseeing the tutor safeguarding refresher training using a dashboard
• Compiling safeguarding data into termly reports for the team and board.

HR

• Supporting the Head of People and Culture with recruitment processes. This will include preparing paperwork relating to the selection process and offers of employment and following up with applicants and the hiring manager to ensure both sides have a quality hiring experience.

A full list of duties and responsibilities can be found in the job description attached to the BreatheHR advert.

Person specification 

Qualifications criteria: 

• Experience in safer recruitment practice and working within relevant procedures and guidelines.
• Experience in HR administration.
• Right to work in the UK.

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

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong IT skills (ideally knowledge of G-suite).
• Ability to work with and communicate effectively with people from all backgrounds and cultures.
• Able to manage a busy and varied workload, highly-organised and able to work well under pressure and to manage competing deadlines.
• Able to take initiative and work independently.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Trustworthy, with strong integrity.
• Committed to ensuring young people from all backgrounds reach a meaningful level of academic attainment.
• Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children.

NoFit State Circus is looking for a motivated, ambitious and organised Development Manager with a genuine passion for the arts and the work we do.

You must be excellent at building and nurturing relationships, able to think long term and strategically, and adapt to various needs of the ever-changing world around us. 

NoFit State is the UK’s largest contemporary circus company, and every year we engage with 120,000-150,000 people of all ages and backgrounds from across Wales, the UK and the world.  We have exciting plans ahead – you and our supporters are integral to making them a success, there’s never been a better time to join us and be part of it.

As Development manager -

• you are managing and nurturing relationships with our supporters and funders, including ACW and ACE, building meaningful connections and rapport.
• you are developing and implementing the company’s development and fundraising strategies across multiple streams.
• you are working with colleagues to dynamically develop our work and seek new prospects, adapting creatively and responsively.
• you are delivering compelling cases for support which meet both the company’s and funders’ purpose, interests, and needs.
• you are managing fund budgets, and collecting and collating data for reporting, including impact reports.
• you are planning, managing and delivering a programme of development events and representing NoFit State at public events and opportunities in the UK and internationally.
• you will be making a real difference to people’s lives and how we hold our place in the world.

Please visit our website to find out more.

Working hours: Full time

Salary: £30,000 – £37,500 per annum

Location: Cardiff

Closing date for applications: 3pm, Monday 24 November 2025

Indicative start date: As soon as possible

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments during the application or recruitment process and we’ll be happy to support you.

NoFit State is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Disabled, D/deaf and neurodiverse people, those from Black, Asian and Ethnically Diverse backgrounds and people under 30 are currently under-represented in our team so we particularly encourage applications from people in these groups.