Senior advocacy manager jobs

Contract Type: Fixed Term until 31/12/2027

Hours: Part Time, 21 hours per week

Salary: £29,290.00 to £36,612.00, (pro-rata £17,574.00 to £21,967.20.00), dependent on your skills, knowledge and experience

Location: Cardiff - with regular travel to the South West. This is a hybrid role with 40-60% of the week spent in the Cardiff office.

Interviews: 25/11 over MS Teams

Join The King’s Trust during our 50th Anniversary year and play a vital role in changing young lives. As Philanthropy Manager for Wales and the South West, you’ll build powerful relationships with philanthropists and partners who want to make a lasting impact.

You’ll lead philanthropy fundraising across the region, maximising our place-based strategy in Wales and Bristol, focusing on £25k+ gifts, and developing inspiring proposals that bring our work to life. Working closely with local and national teams, you’ll turn ambition into action by helping thousands of young people gain the skills and confidence to find work.

If you’re a relationship-builder with flair for storytelling, a strategic mindset, and a passion for social impact, this is your chance to shape our next 50 years of opportunity for young people.

What happens next?  

Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date. 

Why do we need Philanthropy Managers? 

Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives, and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Philanthropy Managers! 

Perks for working at The Trust! 

• Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year 
• Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
• You can volunteer for and/or attend events – The King's Trust Awards, Pride, active events etc. 
• In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role 
• Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas. 
• Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). 
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave. 
• Interest-free season ticket loans 
• The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme 
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary) 

We are looking for someone to join our award-winning campaigns team and help us to progress change through political engagement at both national and local level. We have an impressive track record of working with government, locally elected politicians, professional organisations, patient stakeholder groups and other charities in the sector on a range of issues which affect people with epilepsy.

Our recent work includes our successful Zach’s Law campaign. This role is an exciting opportunity to help bring about further change that will make a real difference to the lives of people with epilepsy. 

The postholder will develop an effective programme of policy and public affairs work across the UK to have maximum impact for people with epilepsy and to raise the public profile of epilepsy. 

We seek someone with a degree or relevant experience in political or public affairs, extensive experience of influencing, organising campaigns and major events and negotiating at a senior level. You will be required to have a detailed level of understanding of government politics and the charity sector and an empathy to the cause.

To view the full job description, please download the recruitment pack. 

We are delighted to be working in partnership with World Vision UK. As a global Christian humanitarian charity, World Vision is dedicated to tackling the root causes of poverty and injustice, empowering children, families, and communities to thrive. Through advocacy, emergency relief, and long-term development, they bring hope and transformation where it’s needed most. At the heart of their mission is a deep commitment to demonstrating God’s unconditional love.

We are seeking an entrepreneurial and strategic Brand Partnerships Manager to lead World Vision UK's approach to building high-value partnerships that drive brand visibility, supporter acquisition, and income growth. This is an exciting opportunity to use your creativity, strategic thinking, and relationship-building skills to help transform children's lives around the world.

In this influential role, you'll develop and implement a commercially focused brand partnerships strategy, identifying and pursuing partnership opportunities across corporate, media, sport, faith, entertainment, and other sectors. You'll lead partnership negotiations, developing compelling propositions and business cases that deliver mutual value and measurable organisational impact. Working closely with fundraising, digital, and marketing colleagues, you'll oversee the integration of partnership initiatives to maximise ROI, whilst exploring innovative funding models including shared value projects, licensing, sponsorships, and brand extension strategies.

With responsibility for building long-term relationships with key partners and stakeholders, you'll deliver high-impact partnership activations and storytelling that enhance brand reputation and supporter trust. You may already have experience leading brand or corporate partnerships, or you may be ready to make the move from journalism, corporate communications, or marketing into this exciting space.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:

• Experience in developing, negotiating, and delivering high-value commercial partnerships
• Expertise in identifying and pursuing partnership opportunities across multiple sectors to drive brand reach and income growth
• Understanding of commercial partnership models, including sponsorships, licensing, and strategic alliances
• Exceptional interpersonal and influencing skills, with ability to build credibility and productive relationships with senior stakeholders

If you're a practicing Christian driven by purpose, creativity, and the opportunity to create tangible change, we'd love to hear from you. You'll be part of a mission-focused organisation where your strategic partnerships expertise will directly contribute to bringing opportunity, dignity and lasting transformation to vulnerable children and communities across nearly 100 countries. Together, we can turn hope into action for children everywhere.

This role is subject to a Enhanced DBS check, which will be carried out by the employer.

For more information, please contact Nick Thomas, Senior Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

Charisma is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment processes. If you have any reasonable adjustments or wish to apply for this role under the Disability Confident Scheme, please confirm in your application, or contact our Operations Teams separately. Charisma will ensure all candidates who disclose that they wish to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme and that meet the minimum criteria for the role will receive an opportunity to interview with the Charisma Consultant representing the vacancy.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion*, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.

*In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, Part 1, Schedule 9, it is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practicing Christian and in agreement with World Vision’s mission and values.

Location: Hybrid / Travel / Milton Keynes (2-3 days per month onsite)

Closing date: Thursday 13 November

Charisma vetting interviews much be completed by Tuesday 18 November

Interviews with World Vision UK: w/c 24 November

Are you a policy and public affairs expert looking to progress your career and make your mark with one of the UK’s largest charities?
 
Do you want to be part of, and help lead, a dynamic and supportive team?

We’re recruiting for a new Policy and Public Affairs Manager to join our team in Scotland. This opportunity offers autonomy and responsibility and the chance to play a pivotal part in advancing British Heart Foundation’s (BHF) mission in Scotland.
 
About the role

As our Policy and Public Affairs lead in Scotland you’ll be responsible for the strategic development, direction and delivery of  BHF's influencing activities in Scotland, and the management of the policy and public affairs team in Scotland.

As part of the devolved nations policy and public affairs team, you'll be involved in devising and implementing Scotland specific policy actions ensuring that BHF Scotland influences developments in health policy, within the BHF policy framework.

Leading our influencing in the Scottish Parliament and with Scottish Government, you’ll drive forward our agenda in line with BHF strategy and ensure BHF Scotland’s voice is heard on key issues relating to heart and circulatory disease.

With the impending Scottish Parliament election and a new cohort of MSPs to influence, this role will be instrumental in ensuring that cardiovascular disease and its risk factors are high on the political agenda.

Working arrangements

This is a hybrid role, where your work will be split between your home and at least one day per week, on average, in our Edinburgh Office. This may vary from time to time, so you will need to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause. 

The work will require some evening and weekend work, as well as travel that may require overnight stays. There will be opportunity to visit our BHF offices in Belfast, Cardiff and London on occasion.

About you

We're looking for a strategic thinker with a passion for influencing positive change in Scotland’s health landscape. With an excellent understanding of the political environment in Scotland you’ll have knowledge of the workings and processes of devolved government and understand how to use them to best effect.

With a track record that demonstrates your ability to build and nurture relationships with senior stakeholders, including Ministers, MSPs, and civil servants, and to exert influence at the highest levels, you'll be adept at developing evidence-based policy and leading advocacy campaigns.

You'll have excellent communication skills, able to distil complex issues into clear, compelling messages. You'll also be skilled at prioritising competing demands and resilient under pressure.

Collaboration at your core, you'll excel at working across teams and sectors to achieve shared goals, and will bring creativity, analytical rigour, and a commitment to BHF’s mission, ready to drive change for people affected by heart and circulatory diseases in Scotland.

About us

We value and respect every individual’s unique contribution, celebrate diversity, and make inclusion part of what we do every day. 

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, Igniting Change, along with our internal EDI group, Kaleidoscope, and a growing number of employee network groups (our Affinity Groups), help us create an environment where all our colleagues and volunteers can succeed.

Interview process

We are planning to conduct interviews, in person, in Edinburgh in early December 2025.

How to apply

To apply for this role please click through to our careers site. Our process involves submitting your CV and a supporting statement, which should outline your interest and explain how you meet the role’s criteria. 

As part of our commitment to be an inclusive employer and ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for this role, the BHF will use anonymous CV software as part of the application journey.

Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us.

Be part of something transformative.

Join Rape Crisis South London (RCSL) at a time of significant change and growth from our current base of c£4million.  We’re looking for a qualified, skilled, values-driven Director of Finance and Resources to join our leadership team.

With a new CEO, Senior Leadership Team and a bold and inspiring new vision, this is a pivotal moment for our organisation as we lay the foundations and transform in the run up to a new organisational strategy. 

We’re a specialist charity supporting survivors of sexual violence across twelve South London boroughs providing counselling, group therapy, advocacy, and prevention education, alongside training for professionals.

If you’re ready to use your financial and strategic expertise to make a real impact for survivors, we’d love to hear from you

About the Role

As our Director of Finance and Resources, you’ll be a key member of our Senior Leadership Team, leading on:

• Strategic financial planning and advice for future growth and sustainability of the Charity
• Operational Financial Management, Reporting and Performance 
• Financial Accounts and Annual Reports
• Financial Control, Governance, Audit, and Compliance
• IT, Facilities, and Information Governance
• Management of teams and contracts in the Finance and Resources Directorate

You’ll work closely with the CEO and Board of Trustees to support our strategic vision and ensure sound financial stewardship to deliver support for survivors now and into the future.  The position is offered on a flexible, hybrid and part time basis. 

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Professionally qualified (or equivalent) in finance management and accountancy
• Experienced and deeply knowledgeable in senior financial leadership and strategy development in the voluntary sector/an equivalent size charity 
• A skilled and experienced leader and manager of people, contracts and major service change projects
• Collaborative, analytical, and proactive in problem-solving
• Committed to feminist principles and to equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Ideally also skilled in overseeing IT, building and premises management and information governance, with training and support available where required. 

As well as experienced Directors, this role would also suit an exceptional Head of Finance looking to step up into their first Director role.

What We Offer

• 27 days’ annual leave + 8 bank holidays (pro rata)
• 3 extra gifted days (pro rata) between 27–31 December
• NEST pension (3% employer / 5% employee)
• Life Assurance, Healthcare Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, and Cycle-To-Work Scheme
• Supportive, feminist working culture

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a cover letter explaining how you meet the person specification

The position is offered on a flexible basis.  The post is open to female applicants only as the role is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010. 

We are an equal opportunities employer, and we are particularly keen to receive applications from women underrepresented in leadership roles in the violence against women and girls movement.

No agencies please.  Unsolicited emails from agencies will not be responded to

Ref: CLS-252

This post will require vetting to be able to work in a police station – NPPV2 Full Level.

Are you a driven, proactive and compassionate individual looking to make a significant difference to the lives of vulnerable children and young people? Have you had personal experience of the Criminal Justice System or a proven track record of engaging positively with young offenders or other vulnerable groups?

If so, St Giles is looking for a Caseworker to join their County Lines team, where you will play a pivotal role on our pioneering project.

About St Giles Trust

An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others.

County Lines is a phenomenon in which criminal drug dealing operations are expanding their operations outside of the larger cities, taking over drug markets in smaller towns. Gangs target vulnerable children and young people and coerce them to transport and distribute mainly Class A drugs into areas where there is less police presence, less competition and high demand for their product.

About this exciting opportunity

This pivotal role will see you referring clients, with reference to St Giles Trust/Rescue and Response assessment practices. You will also need to produce support plans and risk management and planning process, and to include appropriate agencies in the delivery of the service.

You will also deliver a holistic support service, working independently or with colleagues, which will include providing social and housing support, education, training and employment options, benefits work, debt advice, and appearing in court. Developing and maintaining strong relationships with regional agencies including police and social services is a key aspect of the role.

What we are looking for:

• Personal experience of the criminal justice system, lived experience of the issues facing this client group and/or experience of working with ‘high risk’, vulnerable children, young people and/or families
• Experience of engaging successfully with ‘challenging’ young people
• Substantial experience of providing support, advice and advocacy and communicating effectively, the needs of clients to other professionals
• Strong IT skills, particularly MS Office, and the ability to work with a case database
• The ability to use and develop monitoring systems to record all aspects of the project
• Knowledge of and commitment to safeguarding practices and policies, and ability to promote safeguarding among vulnerable clients and colleagues.

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, access to clinical supervision, season ticket loan and much more.

We are an equity and inclusion-confident employer. We welcome all applications, and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi-heritage) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, or neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation.

Please note St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.

Closing date: 17 November 2025 at 9 am. Interviews: 1st December 2025.

Uwch Weithiwr Achos Llinellau Cyffuriau CLiC

£27,000 y flwyddyn (Dylai ymgeiswyr llwyddiannus ddisgwyl cael eu penodi ar fan cychwyn y raddfa gyflog. Dim ond ar gyfer ymgeiswyr eithriadol sydd â thystiolaeth gref o brofiad perthnasol y bydd cyflog uwch yn cael ei ystyried)

Amser Penodol tan 01/12/2026

Lleoliad: Caerdydd

Bydd y swydd hon yn gofyn am fetio er mwyn gallu gweithio mewn gorsaf heddlu – NPPV2 Lefel Llawn.

Cyf: CLS-252

A ydych chi'n unigolyn llawn egni, uchelgeisiol, rhagweithiol a thosturiol ac am wneud gwahaniaeth sylweddol i fywydau plant a phobl ifanc sy'n agored i niwed? A ydych wedi cael profiad personol o'r System Cyfiawnder Troseddol neu hanes profedig o ymgysylltu'n gadarnhaol â throseddwyr ifanc neu grwpiau eraill sy'n agored i niwed?

Os felly, mae St Giles yn chwilio am Weithiwr Achos i ymuno â'u tîm Llinellau Cyffuriau, lle byddwch yn chwarae rhan ganolog yn ein prosiect arloesol.

Ynghylch Ymddiriedolaeth St Giles

Elusen uchelgeisiol, wedi’i hen sefydlu sy’n helpu pobl sy’n wynebu helbulon i ddod o hyd i swyddi, cartrefi a’r gefnogaeth gywir y mae ei hangen arnynt yw Ymddiriedolaeth St Giles. Yn ganolog i’n hethos yw ein cred bod pobl sydd â phrofiad uniongyrchol o oresgyn problemau, megis cefndir troseddol, digartrefedd, dibyniaeth ar gyffuriau ac alcohol a bod yn aelod o gang, yn allweddol i sicrhau newid positif mewn eraill.

Mae'r term Llinellau Cyffuriau yn cyfeirio at y ffenomenon o werthwyr cyffuriau troseddol yn ehangu eu gweithrediadau y tu allan i'r dinasoedd mwy, gan gymryd drosodd marchnadoedd cyffuriau mewn trefi llai. Mae gangiau'n targedu plant a phobl ifanc sy'n agored i niwed ac yn eu gorfodi i gludo a dosbarthu cyffuriau Dosbarth A yn bennaf i ardaloedd lle mae llai o bresenoldeb gan yr heddlu, llai o gystadleuaeth a galw mawr am eu cynnyrch.

Ynghylch y cyfle cyffrous hwn

Fel rhan o'r rôl ganolog hon byddwch yn cyfeirio cleientiaid, gan gymryd i ystyriaeth arferion asesu Achub ac Ymateb Ymddiriedolaeth St Giles. Bydd angen i chi hefyd gynhyrchu cynlluniau cymorth a phroses rheoli a chynllunio risg, a chynnwys asiantaethau priodol wrth ddarparu'r gwasanaeth.

Byddwch hefyd yn darparu gwasanaeth cymorth cyfannol, yn gweithio'n annibynnol neu gyda chydweithwyr, a fydd yn cynnwys darparu cymorth cymdeithasol a thai, opsiynau addysg, hyfforddiant a chyflogaeth, gwaith budd-daliadau, cyngor ar ddyledion, ac ymddangos yn y llys. Mae datblygu a chynnal perthynas gref ag asiantaethau rhanbarthol gan gynnwys yr heddlu a'r gwasanaethau cymdeithasol yn agwedd allweddol ar y rôl.

Yr hyn rydym yn chwilio amdano:

• Profiad personol o'r system cyfiawnder troseddol, profiad personol o'r materion sy'n wynebu'r grŵp cleientiaid hwn a/neu brofiad o weithio gyda phlant, pobl ifanc a/neu deuluoedd 'risg uchel' sy'n agored i niwed.
• Profiad o ymgysylltu'n llwyddiannus â phobl ifanc 'heriol'
• Profiad sylweddol o ddarparu cymorth, cyngor ac eiriolaeth a chyfathrebu'n effeithiol, anghenion cleientiaid i weithwyr proffesiynol eraill
• Sgiliau TG cryf, yn enwedig MS Office, a'r gallu i weithio gyda chronfa ddata achosion
• Y gallu i ddefnyddio a datblygu systemau monitro i gofnodi pob agwedd ar y prosiect
• Gwybodaeth am ac ymrwymiad i ddiogelu arferion a pholisïau, a'r gallu i hyrwyddo diogelu ymhlith cleientiaid a chydweithwyr sy'n agored i niwed.

Yn gyfnewid am hyn, gallwch ddisgwyl cyflog cystadleuol, lwfans gwyliau hael, pensiwn staff, gweithio hyblyg, rhaglen fentora, gwasanaeth cyngor a chwnsela, mynediad i oruchwyliaeth glinigol, benthyciad tocyn teithio tymor a llawer mwy.

Byddwch yn ymwybodol y bydd gofyn i ymgeiswyr llwyddiannus gwblhau cymhwyster Lefel 3 mewn Cyngor ac Arweiniad fel rhan o'u cyfnod prawf ar gyfer y rôl hon oni bai bod ganddynt gymwysterau cyfatebol eisoes

Rydym yn gyflogwr ecwiti a chynhwysol. Rydym yn croesawu pob cais, ac yn arbennig yn annog ceisiadau gan bobl o'r mwyafrif byd-eang (du, brown, aml-dreftadaeth) a'r rhai sy'n uniaethu fel anabl, niwro-eang, neu niwro-amrywiol, gydag unrhyw nodweddion gwarchodedig a/neu rwystrau neu heriau cymdeithasol. Rydym yn gwerthfawrogi'r effaith rymusol ac addysgiadol y gall pob profiad ymarferol ac amrywiaeth meddwl ei gynnig i'r sefydliad.

Am ragor o wybodaeth, neu i ymgeisio, ewch i’n gwefan trwy glicio ar y botwm ‘Ymgeisio’.

Nodwch y bydd St Giles yn gwarantu cyfweliad i bob ymgeisydd anabl sy'n bodloni'r meini prawf gofynnol a nodir yn y Disgrifiad Swydd ar gyfer y swydd wag hon.

Dyddiad cau: 17 Tachwedd 2025 am 9 am. Cyfweliadau: 1st Rhagfyr 2025

Contract Type: x3 Fixed Term for 12 monthse 

Location: We're looking for candidates from Birmingham, London and Manchester/Leeds (Hybrid working with an expectation to be in a centre at least 3 days a week to support the team and develop relationships with local partners, so flexibility and a love for collaboration are key)

Assessment Centre: Manchester 1st of December / Birmingham - 3rd of December / London 9th of December

Are you passionate about creating life-changing opportunities for young people? Join The King’s Trust as our Health and Social Care Delivery Partnerships Development Manager and play a pivotal role in shaping partnerships that open doors to meaningful careers.

You’ll work at the heart of our national delivery strategy, building strong, commercially viable relationships with health and social care employers to support young people into sustainable employment.

In this dynamic role, you’ll lead on developing and managing partnerships across high-need areas, aligning with local delivery teams and national networks. Your commercial acumen, sector knowledge, and ability to translate strategy into action will help us maximise our impact. From building new relationships with local employers to onboarding partners to ensure compliance, performance management and safeguarding, you’ll be a key player in delivering high-quality, inclusive services that reflect our values of empowerment, diversity, and integrity.

We’re looking for someone who brings deep understanding of the health and social care employer landscape, a strong grasp of data and impact measurement, and a genuine commitment to improving young lives. If you’re ready to lead by example, drive innovation, and help shape the future of youth employment, we’d love to hear from you.

What happens next?  

Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date. 

Why do we need Health and Social Care Delivery Partnership Managers? 

Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Health and Social Care Delivery Partnership Managers! 

Perks for working at The Trust! 

• Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year 
• Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
• You can volunteer for and/or attend events – The King's Trust Awards, Pride, active events etc. 
• In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role 
• Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas. 
• Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). 
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave. 
• Interest-free season ticket loans 
• The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme 
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary) 

Help us harness the power of data to improve lives.​

Are you a collaborative, technically skilled Data Engineer with the ability to design, implement and maintain a data warehouse? This is a hands-on role where you’ll design and deliver data pipelines, support colleagues in using data effectively, and help shape our data strategy. You’ll be a key part of our journey to becoming a more insight-driven organisation.​

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Contract​

• £45,000 per annum plus benefits
• Full time (35hrs per week) 
• Fixed Term Contract (12 months) with potential to extend
• Hybrid working with link to Ewell, Surrey or London office
• In-person working: Meeting in person and working collaboratively are things we value. We work in person around 2 days or more per month. ​​​
• We are passionate about flexible working, talk to us about your preferences ​

What you’ll do ​

• Design and manage a data warehouse to support analysis of our listener services
• Build data pipelines and transform data for actionable insights using analytical techniques
• Coordinate the use of data to inform service improvement
• Support colleagues to use and present data confidently and clearly
• Champion good data quality, governance and management practices
• Collaborate across multiple teams and stakeholders
• Advise senior leaders, enabling them to make data-informed decisions​

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What you’ll bring​

• A degree in a mathematical, scientific or computing subject (or equivalent experience)
• Experience in a data engineering or senior data analyst role
• Strong SQL skills and familiarity with cloud systems
• Proficiency in Python, R or other analytical programming language
• Ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences
• Experience with data ingestion, workflow orchestration and data transformation
• A collaborative mindset and excellent communication skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to write clear documentation and guidance
   
• Understanding of machine learning/AI and ethical data use (desirable)
• Experience in the charity or not-for-profit sector (desirable)​

Full Job Description and Person Specification 

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Why Samaritans?​

At Samaritans, you’ll be part of a people-first organisation deeply committed to inclusion, compassion and learning. You’ll contribute to a team where your voice matters, your expertise makes a difference, and your work helps save lives.

We welcome applications from individuals with lived experience and encourage those from underrepresented communities to apply. We are committed to creating an environment where all our people feel seen, heard and supported.

You’ll join a values-led organisation with a powerful mission and a collaborative culture. We offer flexible hybrid working, excellent benefits, and the chance to make a tangible difference in suicide prevention across the UK and Ireland.​

For further information about Samaritans, including our charity structure, values, employee benefits, and application process, please read our recruitment brochure. You can also visit our careers website to access this.​

We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from disabled, racialised minority and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans.​

Apply now​

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply. You will be asked to answer some short application questions and upload your CV.​

We kindly ask that you don’t rely on AI tools for your application answers, or to generate interview answers. We want to see your own unique ideas and writing skills. We want your application to stand out from the rest and showcase your own strengths.​

​Applications close: Wednesday 26th November 2025 @ 09:00am

Interviews: w/c 1st December 2025

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.

Role Summary

Julie’s Bicycle (JB) is seeking an experienced, highly organised professional to take on a pivotal role leading the coordination and delivery of two of Julie’s Bicycle's flagship international training programmes. It demands a blend of exceptional project management expertise and a passion for supporting and facilitating transformative climate action within the cultural sector.

Job title: Programme Manager and Training Facilitator

Contract: Full time, 1 year contract (preferably January to December 2026)

Travel: Applicants may be required to do infrequent travel

Location: Hybrid working: office base is at Somerset House, London: we are flexible on approach, within a hybrid model of in-person & virtual. This can be discussed at interview (*) 

Salary: £34k to £38k p.a., depending on level of experience and knowledge 

Reporting to: Head of Programmes

Start date: ASAP - depending on candidate’s notice period 

Normal hours: Working hours are 9.30am - 5.30pm, Monday – Friday 

(requests for flexible working hours will be considered, including requests to work 80% FTE) 

Other: 

• Annual leave is 25 days plus standard bank holidays 

• Cultural entitlement of £250 per annum to spend on arts/ cultural events & activities 

• All employees are able to claim 1 hour a week for personal wellbeing 

• Pension scheme enrolment and 6% employer contributions (reviewed annually) 

(*) Access to office space in London is always available to staff who can't or don't want to work from home. 

If you would like this application pack in a different format (e.g. large print or audio file), please email us (information in the link provided). 

About Julie’s Bicycle (JB)

JB is a leading non-profit putting climate action at the heart of culture. We believe that creativity is a powerful catalyst for change — and that the arts and cultural sector has a vital role to play in building a just, regenerative future.

For over 15 years, we’ve worked with artists, cultural institutions, funders, and policymakers to mobilise creative climate leadership through advocacy, research, policy influence, training, and community building. We champion climate justice, centre equity, and believe that environmental solutions must be driven by cultural shifts as well as systems change. For more information, please see: JB Our Work.

The Role

We're seeking an experienced, highly organised professional to take on a pivotal role leading the coordination and delivery of two of Julie’s Bicycle's flagship international training programmes: ITER and Creative Climate Changemakers (CCC) (formerly Creative Climate Leadership - CCL).This blended role is critical for ensuring the smooth operation and high-quality delivery of both programmes. It demands a blend of exceptional project management expertise and a passion for supporting and facilitating transformative climate action within the cultural sector.

You will be responsible for the full project lifecycle, from strategic co-design of the ITER curriculum as well as facilitating the ITER training. The successful candidate will also be responsible for the day-to-day management of logistics, partnerships, and finance across both programmes (ITER and CCC). This includes leading the coordination for a week-long residential CCC programme in Switzerland in March 2026 (attendance and facilitation for the CCC residential won’t be required) and managing the ongoing delivery of the ITER programme. Your ability to maintain clear communication with international partners like Ver Le Futur and In futurum, as well as with funders and programme participants, will be key to success. If you thrive on both high-level strategy and detailed operational delivery, this is a unique opportunity to directly support and scale the next generation of creative climate leaders.

Programme overviews

The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and delivering two of our core training programmes:

• Creative Climate Changemakers (CCC) (formerly Creative Climate Leadership) has been running in different formats since  2017. CCC is an international training, support and transformation programme which empowers artists, artivists and cultural change-makers to take action on the climate and ecological crisis with impact, creativity, and resilience.
  CCC strengthens the extraordinary climate leadership already energising the creative and cultural ecosystem everywhere. Through deep immersion in the themes, creativity as a practice and the community as a whole, CCC champions a systems approach orientated towards justice and inclusion. Creative Climate Change-makers represent an exceptional international cohort; many projects, companies and careers are flourishing as a result of the programme, with national cultural policies responding to this new field of practice led by over 200 CCL alumni from all five continents. 

• International Touring and Environmental Responsibility (ITER) Programme: Now entering into its fifth year the ITER programme is a partnership between Arts Council England, Arts and Culture Norway and the Danish Arts Foundation, and aims to foster new international collaborations and connections between the participating countries. ITER consists of two training programmes running in parallel; a course for beginners and a course for Changemakers, followed by an opportunity for participants to collaborate and apply for project funding. The programme is directed at touring professionals in the creative sector, focusing on sustainability. To date, 137 organisations and individual artists have taken part in the programme. Many are now leading the way by re-imagining conventional models of touring, putting environmental and social sustainability at the heart of what they do, and bringing important new learning to the sector. 

Key Responsibilities

Project management and administration

• Manage the day-to-day project management and administration for both the CCC and ITER programmes.

• Ensure smooth coordination and clear partnership roles (R&Rs) are maintained with key partners for each programme, including Ver Le Futur (Switzerland) for CCC and In futurum for ITER, along with other partners and funders.

• Coordinate, manage, and contribute to internal JB meetings for both programmes, including coordinating internal programmatic development/awayday sessions.

• Manage the budget for ITER and ensure timely payments to partners and guest speakers. Take an overview of the delivery of the Pro Helvetia Grant for CCC.

• Ensure all documentation, including evaluation, impact and funder reports, and statistics, are complete and distributed for CCC, and manage the evaluation for ITER.

• Coordinate logistics for both programmes: scheduling meetings, task management, folder management, and ensuring information flows between the team and stakeholders.

Programme delivery & design

• CCC residential planning: Manage JB responsibilities for planning, project management, and logistics for one full residential CCC programme in Switzerland in March 2026. 

• ITER and CCC Programme delivery: Lead the day-to-day delivery of the ITER and CCC programmes across both beginner and advanced levels, ensuring connectivity across sessions, networking, and live events.

• Co-design and co-deliver the ITER seminar sessions curriculum with the Head of Programmes, associate facilitators, JB programme leads, and in futurum.

• Take responsibility for the strategic overview of the ITER curriculum, learning objectives, and proactively respond to the needs/interests of the cohorts.

• Manage all aspects of the online sessions for ITER, with support from the digital team.

• Organise and brief guest speakers for ITER.

• Co-ordinate JB experts and/or deliver mentoring to winning ITER and CCC projects to support successful delivery of participant's project concepts.

• Manage communications with ITER participants and CCC alumni network on occasions.

• Co-design and manage the ITER/CCC networks.

• Take part in the participant and project selection process for ITER/CCC.

Communications, Strategy & Development

• Liaise with the Comms and Marketing teams for JB, Ver le Futur, and other CCC partners.

• Manage the Communications Campaign for ITER in partnership alongside with the JB marcomms team, including promoting the programme, capturing insights, case studies, and assets.

• Support the JB team on developing the brand, strategy, partnership model, and resourcing for ITER/CCC going forward.

• Manage enquiries for and scope new CCCs, as time permits.

• Represent JB across the ITER/CCC programmes alongside the Head of Programmes.

Person Specification

• Outstanding project management and delivery skills and experience, including planning and delivering in-person events, projects, or similar courses.

• Excellent training facilitation skills both for online and in-person training styles.

• Excellent communication skills (spoken and written) and the ability to connect with multiple stakeholders and funders.

• Excellent organisational skills: budget management, scheduling, and timekeeping.

• Ability to work with a wider programming group to support curation.

• Digital skills across a number of online platforms, including Google Drive (Docs, Sheets), Zoom Pro, and Miro/Mural.

• Ability to prioritise tasks and keep the project and team on track to meet multiple deadlines.

• Open, collaborative approach that fosters cross-team communication.

• Knowledge and awareness of access needs.

• Must be proactive, professional, inspiring, and galvanising.

Sector & Thematic Experience

• A commitment to transformative change, inclusion, and justice, and an appreciation of culture as a driver for systems-change.

• Intermediate to advanced environmental knowledge

• Experience working in arts and culture, on climate justice, or on similar training, education, or transformation programmes in other sectors/communities is valued.

• General knowledge of sustainability across the cultural sector is strongly desirable, particularly expertise on sustainable touring.

• A keen interest in international and transnational collaboration.

Why Join Us?

At Julie’s Bicycle, you’ll join a passionate team working at the intersection of creativity and climate action. We offer a collaborative, inclusive, and flexible working culture, where your voice will shape how the cultural sector responds to one of the greatest challenges of our time. 

How to apply

If you’d like to apply, please: 

• Complete the application form and equal opportunities monitoring form found on our website.

Submit these via our application portal by 11.59pm on Sunday 23rd Nov 2025.

We encourage people from any background to apply for this post. We are committed to creating a workforce which is representative of our society, and to bringing together those with a variety of skills and experiences to help shape what we do and how we work. We are particularly keen to hear from people of colour and those who self-identify as disabled.

Please note, this post is open to people who already have the right to live and work in the UK, as Julie’s Bicycle is not currently in a position to sponsor a work visa. 

A note on AI

While we understand that some people may use AI tools for accessibility (and recognise and support that many assistive technologies may use elements of AI), we ask candidates to consider what tools are most appropriate during the application process. For example, we recognise the value for many people of machine learning language tools like Grammarly. On the other hand we would discourage the use of generative AI tools in writing your application, as we'd like to understand your personal interest in working for Julie's Bicycle, and be able to understand your non-AI-assisted communication skills just as they are. We also recognise that for many of the people and creative communities we work with, the rise of generative AI poses a threat to their livelihoods, while the environmental impacts of AI are only set to grow: this means we also have a responsibility as Julie's Bicycle to consider where and when (and if) we use AI in our work. 

Thank you for your interest in working at Julie’s Bicycle.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, pro-active and highly organised Governance Administrator to support the efficient running of our governance arrangements. In this role, you will coordinate and provide high quality support to our committee programme and other key processes such as our grant funding and abstract competitions at Association conferences.

The successful candidate will play a central role in supporting the Association’s governance and operational activities. Collaborating closely with the senior management team, committee Chairs and senior stakeholders, you will contribute directly to the success and impact to the charity.

If you have a strong eye for detail and process, this role may be for you.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating the committee meeting programme; arranging meetings, preparing detailed agendas, circulating papers promptly and producing accurate, high-quality minutes
• Organising the Association’s grants, awards and prize programmes, ensuring smooth application, review and selection processes
• Administering the abstract competitions across all Association conferences, including communications with participants and on-site coordination when required
• Supporting the administration of committee appointment processes and Board and committee elections
• Providing pro-active executive and administrative support to the Chief Executive Officer, Officers and the Senior Management Team
• Working with all staff and Board members to ensure good communications are maintained throughout the Association
• Liaising with partner organisations and stakeholders to develop and maintain effective relationships and maximise networking opportunities

Hybrid working

This role is based at our head office in 21 Portland Place, London. We offer a hybrid working arrangement with a minimum of two days in the office per week.

Use of generative AI tools

We understand that many applicants use generative AI tools (such as ChatGPT, Copilot, or Gemini) to help prepare their applications. As part of your submission, please include a brief statement indicating whether you used AI assistance for any part of your application: Yes – entire submission, Yes – partial (CV, personal statement, or cover letter), or No – AI was not used in any part of this application. If AI was used, please briefly describe how it supported your work (e.g., drafting, editing, idea generation, formatting, etc.).

By submitting your application, you confirm that all information and documents you provided during the recruitment process are true, complete, and not materially misleading. If any statement is later found to be false or incomplete, the Association reserves the right to withdraw this offer or terminate your employment without notice and recover any losses arising.

Interviews will be held in early December 2025.

JFF Administrator/Executive Assistant

Job Title: Administrator/Executive Assistant

Responsible to: Director of Programmes and Innovation

Contract: 3 month Fixed Term contract, possibility of extension

Hours: 4-5 days/28-35 hours per week

Location: Hybrid/Home based, in the London area with regular travel in the Greater London area (approx. twice weekly) and occasional National travel

Salary: £30,000 FTE (£24,000 pro rata)

Leave: 22 days + bank holidays, pro rata.

 The Role:

To provide high-quality administrative, coordination, and communication support across the charity. This role ensures smooth day-to-day operations, supports the Director and fundraising team, and contributes to the effective delivery of projects, workshops, and events. The postholder will play a key role in strengthening systems, improving efficiency, and supporting the charity’s mission to build children’s financial confidence.

Main Duties

Executive and Administrative Support

· Manage the Director’s diary, meetings, and correspondence.

· Prepare and format documents, reports, and presentations.

· Coordinate travel, logistics, and meeting arrangements.

· Maintain accurate and well-organised filing systems.

· Support refinement of administrative processes to improve efficiency.

Governance and Board Support

· Collate and coordinate board papers and meeting packs.

· Prepare and circulate trustee newsletters and updates.

· Maintain trustee and senior stakeholder contact lists.

Fundraising and Data Administration

· Process and acknowledge donations, ensuring accurate records on the CRM.

· Support fundraising communications and donor stewardship.

· Assist with fundraising research and preparation of proposals or reports.

· Provide administrative support for fundraising campaigns and events.

Workshops and School Liaison

· Liaise with schools to coordinate logistics and materials for workshops.

· Prepare and send workshop resources and packs.

· Support event delivery, including assisting on the day

Events and Community Engagement

• Coordinate logistics for internal and external events, including venue booking, catering, and invitations.
• Help at events to ensure smooth delivery and a positive experience for participants.
• Liaise with suppliers and partners as needed.

Communications and Design

• Format and design materials in PowerPoint and Canva.
• Support production of newsletters, social media content, and reports.
• Maintain brand consistency across all outputs.

Systems and Office Support

• Maintain shared calendars, contact lists, and databases.
• Handle general office administration and supplier coordination.
• Identify ways to improve systems and working practices.

Closing date: 5pm Wednesday 26 November. Interviews will take place online throughout the shortlisting process.

Please note we will only consider applications that include a CV and covering letter.

Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Then Advance Charity could be the career choice for you!

We are looking for Senior Operations Contracts Lead

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 pro rata

Location: Flexibility to allow  working from home - typically this will be up to two days each week - with an expectation of a minimum of three days spent in face-to-face, in-person contact (e.g. in Women’s Centres, Estates or external visits), and one of these days being a monthly visit to Head Office (the purpose being for interaction with colleagues and Central functions)HMP Peterborough and HMP Bronzefield

Hours:   35 hours per week

Contract: Fixed Term - until 31st March 2027

This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Please note: Any offer of employment will be made subject to references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK, and satisfactory enhanced DBS check. This role is also subject to Police Vetting.

About us

Advance is an award-winning and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women and girls survivors of domestic abuse and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending.  We believe in empowering women and girls to lead safe, non-violent, equal lives so that they can flourish and contribute to the community.

We are a community-based organisation who lead in best practice approaches to supporting women in their local community. We achieve this by being available to meet and support women in local settings and at our women’s centres, and by working in close partnership with other agencies.

Our values are to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaboration, innovation, and accountability.

About the role:

As an experienced senior manager with a proven track record of leadership in providing services to women in contact with the criminal justice system and working with partners and funders, you will manage criminal justice projects, work to develop and expand our services and partnerships and manage criminal justice managers and other staff as required.

You will work with the management team to ensure, manage and oversee that the services work within the budget, are complaint with financial regulations, policies and procedures, and meet funding and Advance requirements.

About You:

To be successful as the Senior Operations Contracts Lead you will need the below experience and skills:

• A thorough understanding of and knowledge of the issues relating to women in the criminal justice system
• A sound knowledge of safeguarding adult and children principles, child abuse, child protection issues and safeguarding
• A good knowledge and understanding of organisational systems and frameworks, line management and project management
• Significant experience, likely to have been gained over several years, of strategic planning and operational management at a service manager level, and developing and delivering services at senior service management level
• Significant experience of working with women and/or service users with a complex range of needs, particularly within the criminal justice system, in custody and/or community.
• Experience of developing relationships with funders/commissioners and achieving required outcomes
• Experience of implementing quality assurance frameworks, monitoring, evaluating and measuring impact
• Strong influencing skills, enthusiasm, self-confidence, excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills , and a can do proactive solution focussed approach
• Strong negotiating skills and the ability to build strong and effective relationships and partnerships, dealing with ambiguity and resolving conflict effectively, achieving the right outcomes for the organisation, collaborating and networking
• Able to think, act and plan strategically to develop practical and creative solutions to the management of existing and new services and complex problems that may arise while maintaining high levels of diplomacy and professionalism

How to apply:

Please submit your up-to-date CV with a supporting statement. Please note that only applications made via the job advert on the Advance careers page, and those that include a cover letter will be considered. 

• Closing Date for Applications: Sunday 23rd November 2025
• Interviews are taking place on a rolling basis

*Advance reserves the right to close the advert early, or on the appointment of a candidate.

What we can offer you - Employee Benefits:

• A 35-hour working week
• An exceptional 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata for part time), PLUS public holidays on top (that's nearly 40 days paid holiday per year!)
• Additional days off to celebrate International Women’s Day, and for religious observance and moving home
• Perkbox - an employee discount platform where you can receive free rewards as well as take advantage of savings on clothes, groceries, travel, leisure and more
• Pension scheme
• Enhanced maternity/adoption provision
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee eye-care scheme
• Clinical supervision for front line staff and first line management roles
• Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 for each referral who passes probation
• Organisation wide away days
• One-week paid carers’ s leave
• Career development pathways

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Under the Equality Act 2010, we are required to make any reasonable adjustments. If you have a disability as defined under this act and/or have special needs, please email the Talent Acquisition Team via the Advance website and will aim to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs.

Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and actively seek to recruit people from groups underrepresented in our current team. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay and benefits.

Safeguarding

Advance is committed to safeguarding and creating a culture of zero-tolerance of harm and expects all staff, including volunteers to share this commitment. We believe all individuals have the right to live their life free from violence and abuse and the right to feel and be safe.  We have a suite of safeguarding policies, procedures and practice guidance, accessible to all staff, which promotes safeguarding and safer working practices across all our services and activities. When we recruit staff, we follow rigorous safer recruitment practices, this involves carrying out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, and identity checks.  We ensure all staff undertake mandatory safeguarding training relevant to their role and responsibilities, to empower them to be competent and feel confident in recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding issues and promote wellbeing.

Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Then Advance Charity could be the career choice for you!

We are looking for Senior Operations Contracts Lead

Salary: £38,000 per year, this may be negotiable for the right person

Location: Based across multiple locations with the flexibility to work from home up to two days each week. The three key locations for this role are Portsmouth, Caversham and Bedfordshire. The expectation is that a minimum of three days per week are spent in face-to-face, in-person contact (e.g. in Women’s Centres, Estates or external visits), and one of these days being a monthly visit to Head Office (the purpose being for interaction with colleagues and Central functions). Visits also required to HMP Peterborough and HMP Bronzefield.

Hours: 35 hours per week

Contract: Fixed Term - until 31st March 2027

This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Please note: Any offer of employment will be made subject to references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK, and satisfactory enhanced DBS check. This role is also subject to Police Vetting.

About us

Advance is an award-winning and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women and girls survivors of domestic abuse and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending. We believe in empowering women and girls to lead safe, non-violent, equal lives so that they can flourish and contribute to the community.

We are a community-based organisation who lead in best practice approaches to supporting women in their local community. We achieve this by being available to meet and support women in local settings and at our women’s centres, and by working in close partnership with other agencies.

Our values are to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaboration, innovation, and accountability.

About the role:

As an experienced senior manager with a proven track record of leadership in providing services to women in contact with the criminal justice system and working with partners and funders, you will manage criminal justice projects, work to develop and expand our services and partnerships and manage criminal justice managers and other staff as required.

You will work with the management team to ensure, manage and oversee that the services work within the budget, are complaint with financial regulations, policies and procedures, and meet funding and Advance requirements.

About You:

To be successful as the Senior Operations Contracts Lead you will need the below experience and skills:

A thorough understanding of and knowledge of the issues relating to women in the criminal justice system

• A sound knowledge of safeguarding adult and children principles, child abuse, child protection issues and safeguarding
• A good knowledge and understanding of organisational systems and frameworks, line management and project management
• Significant experience, likely to have been gained over several years, of strategic planning and operational management at a service manager level, and developing and delivering services at senior service management level
• Significant experience of working with women and/or service users with a complex range of needs, particularly within the criminal justice system, in custody and/or community.
• Experience of developing relationships with funders/commissioners and achieving required outcomes
• Experience of implementing quality assurance frameworks, monitoring, evaluating and measuring impact
• Strong influencing skills, enthusiasm, self-confidence, excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills , and a can do proactive solution focussed approach
• Strong negotiating skills and the ability to build strong and effective relationships and partnerships, dealing with ambiguity and resolving conflict effectively, achieving the right outcomes for the organisation, collaborating and networking
• Able to think, act and plan strategically to develop practical and creative solutions to the management of existing and new services and complex problems that may arise while maintaining high levels of diplomacy and professionalism

How to apply:

Please submit your up-to-date CV with a supporting statement. Please note that only applications made via the job advert on the Advance careers page, and those that include a cover letter will be considered.

• Closing Date for Applications: Sunday 23rd November 2025
• Interviews are taking place on a rolling basis

*Advance reserves the right to close the advert early, or on the appointment of a candidate.

What we can offer you - Employee Benefits:

• A 35-hour working week
• An exceptional 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata for part time), PLUS public holidays on top (that's nearly 40 days paid holiday per year!)
• Additional days off to celebrate International Women’s Day, and for religious observance and moving home
• Perkbox - an employee discount platform where you can receive free rewards as well as take advantage of savings on clothes, groceries, travel, leisure and more
• Pension scheme
• Enhanced maternity/adoption provision
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee eye-care scheme
• Clinical supervision for front line staff and first line management roles
• Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 for each referral who passes probation
• Organisation wide away days
• One-week paid carers’ s leave
• Career development pathways

**************************************************************

Under the Equality Act 2010, we are required to make any reasonable adjustments. If you have a disability as defined under this act and/or have special needs, please email the Talent Acquisition Team via the Advance website and will aim to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs.

Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and actively seek to recruit people from groups underrepresented in our current team. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay and benefits.

Safeguarding

Advance is committed to safeguarding and creating a culture of zero-tolerance of harm and expects all staff, including volunteers to share this commitment. We believe all individuals have the right to live their life free from violence and abuse and the right to feel and be safe. We have a suite of safeguarding policies, procedures and practice guidance, accessible to all staff, which promotes safeguarding and safer working practices across all our services and activities. When we recruit staff, we follow rigorous safer recruitment practices, this involves carrying out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, and identity checks. We ensure all staff undertake mandatory safeguarding training relevant to their role and responsibilities, to empower them to be competent and feel confident in recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding issues and promote wellbeing.