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Job Title: People & Recruitment Officer
Contract: Fixed Term 12 months
Salary: £28,100 Per Annum
Hours: Full time (36 hours per week)
Reporting To: Senior People Officer
Manages: N/a
Location: Remote (Occasional travel to the Leicester Head Office and other UK locations as necessary)

About Home-Start UK

Home-Start is a federated charity consisting of a central national office – Home-Start UK - and over 170 geographically dispersed local Home-Start organisations, all working together under the same identity.

We recognise that being a parent has never been easy. Every Home-Start volunteer is trained to work alongside parents to overcome the challenges they are facing. We work with parents to build on their strengths and give them the support that they tell us they need. We offer no judgement – just compassionate, confidential help and expert support. This peer-to-peer support is key to the difference Home-Start makes and often our volunteers have lived experience of the challenges their families are facing themselves.

About The Role

The People & Recruitment Officer will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day People activities, including being the first point of contact for queries and advice. You will also lead on recruitment throughout the organisation, ensuring that the organisation has the right people in the right roles to drive its success and growth. The officer will collaborate closely with hiring managers and other members of the People team to develop effective recruitment strategies, foster a positive candidate experience, and contribute to the overall employee lifecycle management.

We are a flexible and family-friendly employer with genuine commitment to building equity, diversity and inclusion. If there are any ways we can make this opportunity more accessible for you to apply or to be successful, please do reach out for a conversation.

If this sounds like your type of challenge we’d love to receive your application.

Closing date for applications is Thursday 15th May, 4pm.
Interviews will take place virtually on the 29th and 30th May 2025.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

Home-Start UK is committed to Equality of Opportunity and Diversity. We wish to encourage applications from all parts of the community irrespective of gender, race, colour, age, sexual orientation or disability. Appointments will be based on merit, following an open and clear selection process.

Home-Start UK, a charitable company limited by guarantee. Company No. 5382181. Charity No. in England and Wales 1108837 and in Scotland SCO39172.

No agencies please.

Linkable, an ambitious local charity is seeking a Head of Children's Services to directly lead on the delivery of our afterschool club, weekend and holiday playschemes for chlldren and young people with addtional needs.  The successful candidate will also oversee adult services. The role is offered on a 4 or 5 day per week basis.

LinkAble supports people with a learning disability and autistic people to create the life they want to live by providing opportunities that develop skills, confidence and lasting friendships. We operate from our accessible centre, The Link, in Woking, and within the community.

After a period of growth, we are forming a Senior Management Team (SMT) to guide our next phase of development. We are seeking a Head of Services (HoS) and a Head of Finance and Operations (HFO) to work alongside the CEO.

Overall Aim

We are looking for an exceptional individual to join our SMT as HoS. Working with the CEO and HFO, you will shape strategy, inspire positive change, and lead service delivery teams, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.

You will ensure services meet local authority contract targets, internal KPIs, and deliver outstanding outcomes for the people we support. You will drive continuous quality improvement and create fair, transparent processes that value and support staff.

About the Role

The HoS will lead on Children’s Services and oversee Adults’ Services, supported by an Adult Services Manager, CYP Services Co-ordinator and two Team Leaders. You will directly lead Children’s Services, including playschemes, social groups, teens sessions and afterschool clubs and oversee Adult Services.

Key priorities

Include building a skilled, motivated team of playworkers and sessional staff through training, coaching, and support. You will also oversee financial management of services with the HFO, ensuring sustainability and compliance with local authority contracts. You’ll gather data and feedback to evidence our impact and report on KPIs to the CEO and Trustees.

You will work with the Office Manager to embed our Health and Safety Framework and identify resources to enhance service user experiences.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Strategy

• Inspire a culture of continuous improvement.
• Contribute to strategic planning aligned with LinkAble’s mission to ensure sustainability of services
• Report quarterly to the Board on service improvements.

Services Management

• Oversee all services, leading the services management team.
• Directly manage Children’s Services and oversee Adult Services.
• Ensure clear communication, accountability, and staff development.

Team Development

• Work with the Talent Acquisition and Retention (TAR) Manager to recruit and support staff.
• Ensure robust induction, training, and coaching for playworkers and sessional staff.
• Promote equality, diversity, and career progression.
• Monitor staff retention and engagement.
• Ensure health and safety practices are followed.

Service Quality

• Drive continuous improvement and person-centred support planning.
• Develop diverse activity programmes for service users.
• Embed co-production to meet service user needs.
• Implement inclusive communication strategies and crisis intervention training.
• Conduct observations and audits to enhance quality.
• Incorporate feedback from service users, families, and staff.

Financial Management

• Develop and monitor service delivery budgets with the CEO and HFO.
• Support fundraising by identifying projects and developing funding proposals.
• Ensure income and expenditure align with contract requirements.

Contract Management

• Ensure compliance with local authority contracts.
• Build relationships with Commissioners and stakeholders.
• Support tender applications for new contracts.
• Collaborate with health and social care professionals.

Compliance and Best Practice

• Keep service-related policies up to date.
• Ensure safeguarding, health and safety, and quality standards are maintained.
• Implement evidence-based practices like Positive Behaviour Support and Active Support.

General

• Follow LinkAble’s policies and procedures, with a focus on equality and diversity.
• Undertake training for continuous professional development.
• Support fundraising events and other duties as needed.

About You

We seek a caring, driven leader with experience managing teams in health, social care, or charity settings. You should have a strong track record in both strategic planning and hands-on service delivery.

The ideal candidate will understand high-quality, person-centred care and bring excellent organisational, communication, and leadership skills.

A flexible, ‘can-do’ approach, coupled with a commitment to LinkAble’s values, vision, and dedication to equality, diversity, and inclusion, is key.

The is offered on a 4 or 5 day a week bases and the post holder will need to work in school holidays and occasional weekends. Working pattern to be discussed at interview

Director of Partnerships and Engagement 

We are looking for someone brilliant to join the senior leadership team as the Director of Partnerships and Engagement and lead on continuing to strengthen relationships as the Network grows. 

Join a values-based organisation: passionate about young people and ambitious with the drive to create impact. 

The role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and who loves working with others to build momentum and collaboration. 

The organisation is an equal opportunities’ employer and welcomes applications from under-represented groups; in particular from Black, Asian, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of LGBTQ+ communities. The dedicated Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Group, with support from the Senior Leadership Team, is actively promoting and advancing diversity and inclusion, ensuring a culture where everyone can be themselves and thrive. 

Position: Director of Partnerships and Engagement 

Location: Hybrid (two days a week in either the Bolton or London offices (based in White City) combined with home-working and travel across the Youth Zone Network as required) 

Salary: £75,000 - £80,000 

Contract: Permanent 

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (flexible working available) 

Benefits: Agile working with flexibility in working hours; 25 days annual leave (calculated pro-rata) rising to a maximum of 30 days; birthday leave, additional annual leave purchase scheme; company matched pension; company sick, maternity, paternity & adoption pay; Employee Assistance Programme, active and engaged networks to join (including Equity, Diversity & Inclusion) and access to Charity Worker discounts. 

Closing Date: 9am, Monday 12 May 2025 

First stage interviews (in-person): Monday 19 May 2025 

Second stage interviews (in-person): Tuesday 3 June 2025 

There will also be a short, values-based phone interview around the second stage. 

About the Role 

A crucial role in the Network, you will need excellent communication skills to hold honest and respectful relationships with Youth Zone CEOs, senior leaders, Chairs and Trustees across the country. You will be as comfortable challenging Youth Zones as a ‘critical friend’ as you are being creative, bringing fresh ideas and encouraging innovation to support changing priorities across the Network. 

An experienced line manager, you will motivate and lead a multi-disciplinary team to be high performing in their support of Youth Zones, ensuring the focus is always to build capability in the Network. And, you will be supporting Youth Zones in achieving their own ambitions and targets for young people’s engagement, aligned with the collective aspirations in our Network DNA. This will include more effective ways to increase engagement with under-represented groups of young people, such as girls and young women. 

About You 

You will have experience of holding highly effective relationships with Boards, CEOs and senior leadership teams, with the ability to influence to achieve shared commitment and direction. 

You will also have experience of: 

• Managing multiple work streams/projects at one time and meet various, demanding deadlines 

• Effective, multi-disciplinary team management 

• Working strategically to maximise engagement and drive high performance 

• Safeguarding, volunteering, systems and/or impact measurement 

• Working at Board level and an understanding of excellent charity governance 

To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter (of not more than two pages), explaining clearly why you are interested in the role, and answering ALL points as outlined on the role profile. 

About the Organisation 

A national charity that believes all young people should have the opportunity to discover their passion and their purpose that fund and build state-of-the-art, multimillion-pound youth centres called Youth Zones in the country’s most economically disadvantaged areas. We train the amazing people that run them and offer continuing support to Youth Zones nationwide through a national network of independent youth charities. 

You are actively encouraged to submit anonymous applications; in practice this means removing your name and email address from your CV and cover letter. The HR Lead will have these details from your submission, but they will not be available to the selection panel when they are considering your application.

The charity is committed to the safeguarding of young people. In accordance with its Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires a basic DBS check. 

Other roles you may have experience of could include Engagement, Impact and Engagement, Community Engagement, Supporter Engagement, Director of Engagement, Director of Impact and Engagement, Director of Community Engagement, Director of Supporter Engagement. 

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

Could you make a difference for Carers in Wandsworth?

We are currently offering a rewarding opportunity for a motivated and proactive self-starter to join our dynamic team.

Our Charity:

We are a busy, ambitious charity operating at the heart of the Wandsworth community since 1995, helping thousands of people across the borough in unpaid Caring roles. We give information and advice, organise respite, offer complementary therapies, deliver training, provide peer support, arrange fun events and much more.  In short, we are the Carer's friend and advocate, often helping Carers through difficult times.

The Role:

This role involves one to one support for Carers of people with dementia, providing information, guidance, and advocacy, developing and delivering dementia training for Carers and facilitating support groups. This role also includes coordinating and delivering monthly Dementia Cafes for people with dementia and their Carers, including supervising cafe volunteers.

Your skills and Experience:

The successful applicant will have outstanding organisational and communication skills, be confident delivering training and outreach. They will be able to manage conflicting demands with tight deadlines, be a key team player and committed to working with Carers and volunteers.

They will have excellent IT skills and be able to adapt to providing services both face to face and via virtual platforms, whilst maintaining a consistent service for Carers. 

Does this sound like you?

Benefits of the role and working for Wandsworth Carers’ Centre:

- Friendly team and working environment

- Some weekend and evening work with time off during the week

- Annual leave from 26 days increasing to 31 days plus bank and public holidays

- Contributory company pension

- Ongoing training and development opportunities

- Employee assistance program.

- Cycle to work scheme

To apply:

Please submit a cv and a comprehensive cover letter detailing how your experience, skills, and qualifications align with the requirements of the role as set out in the person specification. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor candidates. 

Wandsworth Carers’ Centre is an inclusive employer, committed to the continued development of a diverse workforce.

Please note: we will be interviewing candidates as suitable applications come in and therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy before the stated closing date. We encourage applications as soon as possible.

We are looking for a Deputy Director Of Fundraising to lead the Trust and Foundations income stream, working closely with senior colleagues and departments supporting with Individual Giving and Major Event Fundraising.

This is a Hybrid role with 2 - 3 days a week in the Berkshire office. this can be a four day or five day a week role.

The Charity
A long standing national health organisation who provide invaluable support and resources to those most in need.

You would be joining an inclusive team with a collaborative working culture, and the opportunity to benefit from the charitys life assurance scheme, personal pension scheme and encouraged communication on professional development!

The Role

Support the Director Of Fundraising in the startegic and operational develiery of a £4m income budget.

Lead and develop a high-impact trusts and foundations fundraising strategy, securing significant multi-year grants.

Line manage & support three direct reports (Individual Giving Manager/ Runs and Challenges Manager / Trusts Administrator).

Identify new funding opportunities from different sectors, ensuring a strong pipeline of prospective grant funders.

Manage a portfolio of existing funders, ensuring high-quality stewardship and renewal of grants.

The Candidate
Strong experience in high value trusts and foundations fundraising.

Proven track record of securing five and six-figure grants and in writing successful multi-year funding bids.

Knowledge of the UK philanthropic landscape and key grant-making bodies.

Strong leadership, management and strategic planning skills, with experience in developing and motivating teams

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

Managing Director, Home-Start Wandsworth (HSW)

The Role:

The Managing Director sets the vision and strategy for HSW. They lead on income generation and profile raising; working with local stakeholders, building partnerships, and growing funding relationships to achieve that.  Working closely with the Board of Trustees, the MD will set annual objectives alongside long term goals - whilst providing vision and leadership to the team. The role will ensure operational excellence, providing direction & coaching when needed, to deliver innovation, sustainability & compliance. 

The Person:

• We are looking for a passionate, dynamic and empathetic leader who is committed to the Home-Start ethos.

• A track record in income generation, partnership working and team management are essential. 

• The successful candidate will combine collaboration, creativity and resilience, with a proven ability to deliver.

• Experience of leading change and driving sustainability within a small charity would be particularly valuable.

Reports to: 

• Chair, Board of Trustees 

Key Responsibilities:

•  Set the overall strategy, vision and annual objectives for the organisation, alongside the Board of Trustees.
• Be accountable for the overall performance of the organisation and leadership of the team, including guidance and coaching for direct reports.
• Develop and deliver a robust and sustainable funding strategy 
• Develop and deliver the long-term grant funding strategy, leading the bidding process for the organisation. Actively research and build relationships with grant funders to maximise opportunities and success. Write & submit grant applications, working with relevant members of the Team and Trustees. Give strategic direction to the Operations Manager, as required, on progress reporting  to grant funders.
• Develop and drive the community fundraising strategy for the charity working with relevant members of the team and Trustee committee members. Build local partnerships with businesses, schools and churches to increase regular giving. 
• Actively champion and contribute to fundraising events - and generate ideas for new activity. 
• Manage key strategic partnerships, relationships and donors on an ongoing basis to ensure income, volunteer and referral pipelines are maintained to optimise the organisation’s impact. 
• Working with the Operations lead, ensure the operational efficiency and effectiveness of the organisation. 
• Provide regular performance and progress reports to the board as requested  and ensure the charity is compliant with all HSUK policies and procedures. 
• Set and manage the annual operational budget, and ensure the effective management of all HSW resources, IT provision and operational contracts. 

Additional responsibilities: 

• Develop and advocate for the profile of the organisation within the borough and represent it to relevant bodies, including HSUK and HSL, taking an active role in working groups.  Act as an ambassador and embodiment of the organisation’s values. 
• Deliver the annual impact report alongside the Communications Manager. 
• Ensure the completion of all Operational HSUK Quality Assurance assessments.
• Be accountable for safeguarding in the operational team, working closely with the Safeguarding lead, who is responsible for delivery.
• Act as the Data Protection officer for the organisation. 

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Management experience of small/medium teams in the voluntary sector. 
• Proven track record of success in charity fundraising and grant application processes. 
• Experience of strategy conceptualisation and delivery- including leading others or working collaboratively to develop strategic & operational plans. 
• Successful experience of stakeholder, network or partnership working.
• Understanding of current legislation and regulatory frameworks for babies, children and families.
• Operational coordination and project management experience.
• Financial understanding & experience of managing budgets >£100,000 (TBC)
• Highly IT literate with a confident understanding of Google applications, and Charity Log, or other database management systems. 
• The ability to manage and address governance, financial, IT and personnel matters swiftly and confidently with little need for supervision. 
• Ability to produce accurate and timely reports.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.
• Knowledge of the local area and beneficiaries. 
• A commitment to and understanding of safeguarding, equal opportunities and data protection. 

Do you have strong administrative skills and want to make a real difference?

At Guide Dogs, we believe that every person with sight loss should be able to live the life they choose. As a Legacy Case Administrator, you will play a crucial role in helping us make that a reality by ensuring the smooth and accurate administration of legacies. By using your skills, you will contribute to one of our most significant income sources, allowing us to continue providing life-changing services.

You’ll play a key role in managing estates left by supporters, handling a caseload of legacies with professionalism and empathy, especially when engaging with bereaved families and next of kin. Your attention to detail will ensure all correspondence and legacy receipts are accurately recorded and efficiently tracked using legacy case management software. You’ll also manage the Legacy Case Team inbox, supporting case handlers by allocating new cases in line with policy. You'll continue to expand your knowledge, staying up to date with changes in probate, legislation, and best practices to contribute to the ongoing success of the Legacy team.

No two people with sight loss are the same, and none of our people are either. So, we are proud to offer a range of person-centred benefits that can support each member of staff in ways that really mean something to them – and show them how much they mean to us. We offer a flexible benefits package, discounts and cashback scheme, a generous holiday allowance and matched contributory pension scheme to care for our people.

This role will be based on site at our Reading Hub in Burghfield, working closely with the Legacy Team. You’ll be working 35 hours per week, worked 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

How to apply 

Further details on the full role are attached below. When you are ready to apply, submit an online application form via this page.

If you require any accessibility support to apply, our friendly recruitment team is ready and waiting to help.

As part of your application ensure you provide evidence and examples of how your skills & experience meet the criteria as set out in the attached job description. You will also be asked to complete a few job-specific questions as part of this application process, so please be prepared to write your answers to these questions.

If you want to know more about the teams who work at Guide Dogs, you can find it on our Careers Page

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Guide Dogs welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively encourages diversity to maximise achievements, creativity and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. 

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are proud, whenever possible, to offer an interview to all candidates that meet our selection criteria, and who indicate they wish their application to be considered under our Disability Confident interview commitment. For more details, visit our careers site.

If you are successful you will need to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK via our digital ID checking supplier; in addition, we cannot offer visa sponsorship at this time.

Safeguarding

Guide Dogs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk of harm with whom we work. We expect all our employees and volunteers to fully share this commitment.

At Guide Dogs, we believe in fair and equitable hiring practices. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify an applicant from consideration for a position. Each case will be evaluated individually, taking into account the nature of the offense, its relevance to the role, and the time that has passed since the incident. We encourage all candidates to disclose relevant information, and we assure you that it will be handled confidentially and fairly.

Guide Dogs follow Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding the vulnerable people we work with. As part of this, we require a full work history with any gaps accounted for & a minimum of 2 professional referee details fully covering the past 5 years. If you are applying for a disclosure role, please note that you will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and sign up to the DBS update service.

For high volumes of applications, we reserve the right to close adverts earlier than advertised.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Community Hub Co-ordinator to lead the development and day-to-day running of our exciting new Community Hub, made possible thanks to five years of National Lottery funding. This is an incredible opportunity to be part of a member-led organisation that supports people with a learning disability and autistic people to thrive.

You’ll shape a vibrant, inclusive and accessible community space at the heart of Bexley—one that offers a range of activities, support, and services. The exact shape of the Hub is still to come—because we’re co-creating it with our community. From creative workshops and peer-led support, to potential social enterprises like a community café—your ideas, energy and leadership will help make it happen.

You’ll lead a team that includes staff with learning disabilities or autism, and you’ll work closely with our partners and other charities to open up new opportunities for local people.

This role is ideal for someone who is dynamic, compassionate, and organised—with experience of coordinating projects, working with people with learning disabilities and/or autistic people, and a strong belief in inclusive community-led change.

About Us

Bexley Mencap is a small but growing local charity working exclusively with people with a learning disability and their families. Our vision is a world where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to live life to the full.

We provide support, activities and opportunities for people to thrive. We’re proudly member-led, passionate about inclusion, and committed to creating spaces that feel welcoming and safe for all.

We’ve just secured five years of National Lottery funding to create a brand-new Community Hub in Bexley. This will be a truly shared space—designed with and for our members—where people with a learning disability, autistic people, and the wider community can come together, connect, and grow.

About the role

 As Community Hub Co-ordinator, you’ll lead the launch and development of this exciting new space. You’ll manage the day-to-day running of the Hub, support and line-manage a small team (including staff with lived experience of learning disability or autism), and co-design a wide variety of services, events, and partnerships with our members and community.

You’ll also work with other local organisations and charities to expand the support on offer—exploring exciting ideas like social enterprises, creative groups, advice drop-ins or a community café. This is a hands-on role. Some days you’ll be welcoming people and helping with a session, other days you’ll be planning future activities, liaising with partners, or exploring funding ideas. No two days will be the same.

We’re a growing organisation with big ambitions—so this is a great time to join and shape something truly special.

About You

 You’re proactive, passionate, and organised. You love bringing people together, creating welcoming spaces, and making things happen.

You’ll have experience of managing community-facing services, working with diverse groups (ideally including people with learning disabilities or autistic people), and leading a team.

You’re happy rolling up your sleeves to get things done—and you’re confident developing new ideas, building partnerships, and planning activities.  Being a car driver is a plus (but not essential), and some evening or weekend working may be required. We’re happy to talk about flexible working, part-time options and job shares.

What we offer

 We offer a range of benefits including discounts at local shops and restaurants (through a Blue Light Card), training and development opportunities and flexible working.  We also offer 22 days holiday plus all English bank holidays, as well as a variety of other leave such as volunteering days and enhanced carers leave.

Person Specification

Our work is underpinned by our values and you will be expected to demonstrate these in your daily work:

Nurturing:  You work in a person-centred way supporting every individual to reach their full potential.  You empower people to take risks and develop their skills

Approachable:  You can communicate with a range of people with differing abilities and maintain a welcoming and friendly atmosphere for the people you support and their families.

Inclusive:  You involve people you support in all aspects of services.  You are able to communicate effectively with people with a learning disability and adapt your approach where need.

Passionate:  You are dedicated to improving the lives of the people that we support.  You will professionally challenge where necessary whilst maintain effective working relationships.

Respectful:  You treat everybody with compassion, dignity and respect ensuring privacy and confidentiality for the people we support.

You will also be able to demonstrate or tell us about the following areas in your application and at interview:

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge

Essential

· Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to plan and prioritise a varied workload.

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to work effectively with a wide range of people including people with learning disabilities and autistic people.

· Ability to coordinate multiple projects or activities, ensuring smooth delivery and follow-up.

· Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, using initiative and sound judgment.

· Confident IT user, including Microsoft 365 (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel), Canva, and database/CRM systems.

· Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and how to implement them in a community setting.

· Good working knowledge of inclusion, accessibility and equality in service delivery.

 Desirable

· Understanding of the voluntary and community sector and the opportunities and challenges it faces 

· Understanding of the support needs of people with a learning disability and/or autistic people.

Experience

 Essential

· Proven experience of running or coordinating community-based services, hubs, or similar projects.

· Experience of working directly with people with a learning disability and/or autistic people (in either a paid or voluntary capacity).

· Experience of line managing or supervising staff and/or volunteers, including giving feedback and supporting development.

· Experience of organising and delivering events, activities or workshops.

· Experience of maintaining records and reporting on impact or outcomes.

Desirable

· Experience of working in partnership with other organisations or agencies.

· Experience supporting or delivering social enterprise or community business activity.

Values and Personal Qualities

 Essential

· A strong commitment to the rights, inclusion and empowerment of people with learning disabilities and autistic people.

· A values-led approach aligned with Bexley Mencap’s ethos: Nurturing, Approachable, Inclusive, Passionate, and Respectful.

· Calm and approachable under pressure, able to adapt to unexpected challenges and find practical solutions.

· Willingness to “muck in” and take a hands-on approach to running the Hub—including setting up rooms, greeting visitors or supporting a group activity.

· Creative, enthusiastic and pro-active—always looking for ways to improve what we offer and how we work.

· Commitment to learning, personal development and continuous improvement.

· Willing to work occasional evenings or weekends and travel locally when required.

Desirable

· Lived experience of disability or of supporting someone with a disability.

· Holds a full driving licence and access to a vehicle (or equivalent ability to travel within the borough).

Following a successful 12-year tenure by the current Chief Executive Officer, South Yorkshire Eating Disorders Association (SYEDA) is seeking a new leader to guide the organisation into its next exciting chapter.

Rooted in lived experience and developed over three decades, SYEDA is a leading regional charity offering support to individuals affected by eating disorders, along with their carers and the professionals who support them. The organisation has recently secured a major five-year contract, along with additional grant funding, to expand both its clinical services and early intervention work, including innovative programmes in schools and community settings.

This opportunity calls for a forward-thinking, emotionally intelligent, and strategic leader with the vision and capability to build on a strong foundation—enhancing reach, influence, and impact across the region.

As CEO, you will:

• Lead SYEDA’s strategy and vision, working closely with a committed Board and team
• Oversee the delivery of clinical and preventative services, ensuring high standards of care, access and innovation
• Support and develop the staff team (~20 people), embedding a culture of inclusion, learning, and wellbeing
• Drive income generation and ensure financial sustainability
• Represent SYEDA regionally and nationally.

About you:

You’re an experienced senior leader with proven experience in people management, strategy, and operational delivery. You understand the importance of good governance and inclusive leadership. Ideally, you’ve worked in or alongside the NHS or charity sector, and you bring passion for health/social care, EDI, and recovery.

Why join SYEDA?

· To become part of a specialist charity with a growing national profile, a financially stable, and with ambitious plans for future growth.

· To join and promote a warm, collaborative culture with a strong commitment strong commitment to incorporating lived experience at all levels of the organisation.

· For an opportunity to shape support for some of the most underrepresented individuals in the mental health field today.

Are you passionate about safeguarding and making a real difference? We are seeking an Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser to join our dynamic safeguarding team, playing a vital role in making our church communities safer and more welcoming for all. Together we provide professional advice and guidance to those responsible for the care of children and vulnerable adults throughout the Church in our diocese.

The main responsibilities of the Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser are:

· To respond and manage safeguarding concerns and allegations against church officers

· Provide specialist guidance and support to parishes on safeguarding matters such as domestic abuse, child and adult at risk concerns.

· To support victims and survivors of abuse

· Work with individuals who have convictions and/or who may present a safeguarding risk, to worship safely

· To assist in the development and implementation of safeguarding policies and procedures.

· To work collaboratively with parish safeguarding officers, church leaders, senior leaders and partner agencies

What we are looking for in a Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser:

We are looking for a person who will bring compassion, expertise and integrity to this key role. A person who has a deep commitment to safeguarding with up to date knowledge of safeguarding practice and policy. You will have the ability to manage complex cases, communicate effectively with diverse groups and be a team player.

For futher information and how to apply, see the job descrition and persoanl specifcation or please use the recruiter link to visit our website 

Accounts and Business Officer

We are seeking a detail-oriented, entrepreneurial, and innovative Accounts and Business Officer to join the team at the charity’s headquarters in Rugby. 

Position: Accounts and Business Officer

Salary: £26,000 - £27,500 per annum

Location: Rugby, Midlands

Hours: 30 hours per week, Monday – Friday

Contract: Permanent

About the Role

As an Accounts and Business Officer, you will play a vital role in ensuring smooth financial operations within the organisation. Working closely with the Finance Manager and Senior Leadership Team, you will manage invoicing, payroll, and accounts while also supporting the development and closure of side businesses linked to the charity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Management: Raise and process invoices, manage accounts payable/receivable, and ensure accurate financial transactions.

• Payroll Processing: Operate Sage payroll systems to process salaries and maintain compliance.

• Business Development: Support the start-up and closure of side businesses, ensuring financial sustainability.

• Financial Reporting: Maintain financial records, assist with audits, and provide insights for strategic decision-making.

• Collaboration: Work closely with HR, management, and leadership teams to support financial planning and business operations.

• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for innovation and efficiency within financial and business functions.

• Any other tasks commensurate with the work of the organisation in agreement with the leadership team

About You

We are looking for an enthusiastic and solution-focused professional with:

• Experience in accounts management, business finance, or a related role.

• Proficiency in Sage payroll software and financial record-keeping systems.

• Strong knowledge of invoicing, accounts payable, and receivable processes.

• An entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to support business development.

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.

• Strong communication skills to engage with multiple departments.

• A qualification in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (desirable).

About the Organisation

The charity is a UK-wide voluntary organisation based in Warwickshire, dedicated to building inclusive communities founded on justice, advocacy, empowerment, and friendship. They specialise in supporting individuals of all ages who are isolated or at risk of exclusion, pioneering Circles of Support, Independent and Collective Advocacy, Person-Centred Planning, and full participation in mainstream life. 

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Accounts Manager, Finance Officer, Business Development Officer, Payroll Manager, Financial Administrator, Financial Coordinator.

If you are a detail-driven, entrepreneurial professional with a passion for financial management and business innovation, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to be part of the dedicated team!

Position: Volunteer Coordinator
Type: Full-time (35 hours a week), permanent 
Location: Office based in London with flexibility to work from home
Salary: £26,384* per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band and Job Family: Band 1, Charity 

*you’ll start at our entry point salary of £26,384* per annum, increasing to £28,033 after 6 months service and satisfactory performance and to £29,682 after a further 6 months. 

About us

We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.

Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus.

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference.

About this job

Are you passionate about engaging communities and empowering volunteers? The MS Society is looking for a Volunteer Coordinator to support our Community, Events & Retail Fundraising team. You’ll play a key role in recruiting, supporting, and developing volunteers, helping us achieve our mission of improving the lives of people affected by multiple sclerosis. 

As a Volunteer Coordinator, you will: 

• Plan and manage volunteering opportunities across our income generating activities. 

• Recruit and onboard new volunteers, ensuring an outstanding experience. 

• Create and deliver engaging volunteer campaigns to grow our community. 

• Support and maintain strong relationships with volunteer organisations and local partners. 

• Monitor and improve volunteer engagement and retention to strengthen our impact. 

About You 

We’re looking for someone who: 

• Has experience working with and recruiting volunteers. 

• Can build strong relationships with diverse communities. 

• Has excellent organisational and communication skills. 

• Is confident using IT systems, including Microsoft Office and CRM platforms. 

• Is creative, enthusiastic, and passionate about supporting the MS Society’s work. 

Join us in shaping a stronger volunteer community that will drive our fundraising efforts and help us continue delivering vital support and research for people affected by MS. 

Closing date for applications: 9:00 on Thursday 8 May2025 

Interested?

PLEASE PRESS THE 'HOW TO APPLY' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Equal Opportunities 
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds.

We’d be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application. 

Disability Confident Employer 
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and we’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.

You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes.

If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format.

More about our employee benefits:
We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to): 

Encouraging work life balance

• 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time
• More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment
• Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us) 
• Flexible working options 

Caring for you and your family 

• Generous sick pay entitlement
• More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment 
• Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year 
• Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis 
• Enhanced leave for new parents 
• Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information
• Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year)
• 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 
• 10 days paid carers’ leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Death in service scheme
• New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave:
  • In the event of miscarriage or still birth 
  • To support fertility treatments
  • For antenatal appointments for both parents

Thinking about your finances 

• Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans
• Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax
• New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing

Enriching your life at work

• Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager
• Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities
• New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely 
• Various opportunities to influence how we internally operate (including surveys, and focus and committee groups) 
• Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support 
• 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community) 
• 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal

Safeguarding 
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with.

This is regardless of Gender, Race, Disability, Sexual orientation, Religion or belief, Pregnancy, Gender reassignment.

We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected.

We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds.

Your right to work in the UK 
You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You’ll need to share documents showing you’re eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment.

You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren’t able to support you with your visa applications.

No agencies please.

Package Description:

Are you a fundraiser excited to explore your creative side? Are you passionate about digital retail and sustainability? Are you looking for your next challenge with a charitable organisation?

Together we make a difference, develop and learn, and support each other. Every day with us is different, but our mission remains the same: To champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support - they are at the heart of everything we do. We stand by them and we work together for change.

Fundraiser (digital retail)

We are looking for a fundraiser specialising in digital retail to support children and adult social care services.

Hours:       37.5 hours per week (some evenings and weekends)

Salary:      £34,653 - £38,388 (biennial increments)

Location:   Central Office, Cheadle, Stockport 

Accountable to the Senior Fundraiser and Head of Fundraising to drive fundraising activities and support children and adult social care services, you will contribute to the growth of the organisation by delivering the aims set out in the Together Trust’s strategic plan, fundraising strategy and budgeting process including monitoring income and expenditure for key events and activities. 

Responsibilities:

• Manage online retail platforms like Vinted, Depop, eBay, and Shopify, organise pop-up shops, and grow merchandise sales.
• Be an ambassador for our cause, manage volunteers and work experience students ensuring a mutually beneficial volunteering experience with our online shops. 
• Manage personal target related to certain key performance indicators.
• Monitor and report on progress against financial targets and KPIs to an agreed timescale.
• Act as an effective ambassador for the Together Trust at meetings and events, including making presentations or speeches of thanks in accordance with brand guidelines.
• Liaise with the communications team to develop engaging web, digital and print materials to facilitate corporate supporter acquisition and retention in line with brand guidelines.
• Support colleagues with their income streams – this could include, corporate partnerships, events, community fundraising, etc. where needed.

About you:

We are looking for someone who has;

• An undergraduate degree in a related field or NVQ Level 3 or 4 in a related field. 
• Proven experience of achieving financial targets with a fundraising or sales environment.
• Experience in public speaking and delivering presentations.
• Experience of managing and developing effective use of data bases and/or donor management systems.
• Ability to prioritise work, meet deadlines and targets, set and work to budgets and to use own initiative.
• Good IT skills including Microsoft packages, databases, digital channels, Canva.
• Knowledge of how to motivate and retain volunteers and supporters.
• Knowledge of how to manage donors and funders effectively.
• Up to date knowledge of fundraising techniques and legislation e.g. charity law, taxation, health & safety, GDPR.
• Passionate about digital retail and sustainability.

Benefits

• Annual Leave 27-day holiday plus 8 days bank holidays rising to 30 after 5 years, 33 days after 10 years
• Generous pension scheme and death in service benefit, up to 7% company pension contributions initially rising with length of service and up to 6 x basic salary death in service benefit.
• Occupational sick pay and family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.
• Reward and Discount platform offering discounts at high street shops, travel, insurances etc.
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eligibility to apply for Blue Light card
• Proud to be a real living wage employer
• Refer a friend scheme, be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with us
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including apprenticeship qualifications
• Long service awards including cash gifts and extra holiday.
• Promotion of Wellbeing across the organisation including Mental Health First Aiders offering wellbeing support from trained colleague and free weekly yoga session in person or online
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for you and adults at your home.

Alongside an incredible team of like-minded peers, you’ll be working behind-the-scenes to support our staff, volunteers, families, and supporters. You will be helping our work happen across the charity; enabling us to care for and champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support.

Apply now and start your journey with us!

Together Trust has committed to paying all staff a significantly higher wage than the government minimum. By officially registering as a Living Wage employer, we are showing our commitment to our employees, now and in the future.

We may remove this advert should we find the successful candidates prior to the closing date therefore early applications are encouraged.

We welcome applications from those with a right to work in the UK. We do not currently sponsor overseas staff.

Applications are very welcome from all regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or socio-economic background. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments for disabled people. We positively encourage applications from those with lived experience. 

If there is any part of your lived experience you want to keep confidential in some way please talk to the Recruitment or HR shared service teams and we will do what we can to support you

Chief Finance Officer

We are seeking a Chief Finance Officer who will manage the Cathedral Finance team and contribute to leadership across the organisation.

In addition, you will play a leading role in developing and delivering the Cathedral’s financial strategy at what is a genuinely exciting time of transformation and opportunity for the Cathedral as it celebrates its 950th anniversary. 

If you’re motivated by purpose, ready to roll up your sleeves, and excited by the idea of working somewhere with deep roots and bold ambitions, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Position: Chief Finance Officer

Location: Chichester/Hybrid

Hours: Part-time (17.5 – 21 hours per week)

Salary: £65,000 pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: Pension contribution, pro rata of 34 days’ leave including bank holidays, Employee Assistance Programme, free onsite parking, and flexible working opportunities 

Closing Date: 9.00am on Tuesday 13 May 2025

Interview date: Chichester on Thursday 22 May 2025

The Role

This is a rare opportunity to help shape the future of a remarkable place. You will be working in partnership with colleagues across the Cathedral — from estates and music to retail, fundraising and visitor experience — helping to protect heritage while building a resilient future.

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you will manage the Cathedral finance team and be an effective member of the Senior Management Group with the COO and senior clergy.  You will be accountable for ensuring that there is an effective finance function in addition to contributing to leadership across the organisation. 

A copy of the job description is available once you click to apply.

About You

A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) or someone with relevant experience in a senior financial leadership role, ideally in a charity, heritage, or not-for-profit sector, you will have:

• Strong commercial awareness and experience in income generation.

• Proven ability to manage budgets, forecasting, and financial planning.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience working within the Church of England or a heritage organisation.

• Understanding of charity finance regulations.

• Ability to make informed decisions about investments to support the organisation's sustainability.

About the Organisation

The Cathedral is a living, working place of worship that has been at the centre of life in Chichester for over nine centuries. It is the Mother Church of the Diocese, which covers East and West Sussex and it is also a visitor attraction, a venue for music and the arts and an all-round hub for the community welcoming over 350,000 visitors each year.  Staff do not have to be Christian, but you should understand the Christian mission.

You may also have experience in areas such as CFO, Chief Finance Officer, COO, Director of Finance, Finance Manager, Financial Controller, Director of Corporate Services, Corporate Services Director, Head of Finance, Head of Resources. #INDNFP

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