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We are looking for an experienced Senior Communications and Media Officer to join a fantastic research institution for a 9 month contract. This is a varied role that combines media engagement, content creation, and strategic communications. The Senior Communications and Media officer will help raise the profile of our organisation, strengthen stakeholder relationships, and ensure our work is communicated clearly, consistently, and with impact.
Role Responsibilities
- Develop and implement media and communications strategies to support organisational objectives.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with journalists, editors, and other media contacts.
- Secure proactive and reactive media coverage that informs, influences, and engages key audiences.
- Draft high-quality written materials, including press releases, blogs, articles, speeches, and digital content.
- Provide advice and support to spokespeople, ensuring effective media engagement and interview preparation.
- Oversee digital channels, including website updates and social media content, ensuring relevance and accessibility.
- Edit and refine communications outputs to maintain clarity, accuracy, and consistency in tone of voice.
- Monitor potential reputational risks and support senior colleagues with crisis communications.
- Work collaboratively across teams to ensure research, insights, and messaging are effectively communicated.
Key Specification
- Demonstrable experience in generating media coverage and building relationships with journalists.
- Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to adapt content for different audiences and formats.
- Proven ability to deliver communications strategies that achieve measurable impact.
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong digital skills, including experience with social media management and website content systems.
- Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence at all levels.
- Flexible, proactive, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
- An interest in policy, research, or social issues would be an advantage.
What’s on Offer:
- A 9-month contract role with a fantastic research institution
- Hybrid working 3 days a week in a London office
- £158-£177 per day + daily holiday pay
We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 72 working hours. Please note you must live and have the right to work in the UK as sponsorship cannot be offered.
Commitment to Diversity:
The Talent Set and our partner organisation are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
An excellent opportunity has arisen to join Westway Trust – a community-guided organisation, with an ambitious and exciting vision, in the heart of Portobello, West London – as our Community Engagement Manager.
We are seeking an energetic and enthusiastic individual who will support our vision of putting the community at the centre of everything we do, and will be committed to the value of participative community engagement. You will also have a great understanding of the needs of diverse communities and commitment to equality of opportunity.
You will have strong influencing skills, and will have the right blend and balance of people skills with excellent communication and project management abilities. You’ll be comfortable in connecting with the wider community, able to listen, gather the views of local people, and feed these back into our wider programme of work.
Key responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:
Member Engagement
- Design and implement a community engagement strategy, this is to nurture positive relationships
and information flow with different groups including Members, Tenants, Start-Ups, Community
Groups and Community Organisations. - In partnership with the Events Manager, activate an events programme, which creates
opportunities for Member Organisations and other community groups and stakeholders to
contribute to the Trust’s broader activities and development plans, taking account of member
feedback and Trust strategy as appropriate. This will require evening and weekend working
Key Stakeholder Engagement
- Lead on the instigation, scheduling and management of the Trust’s relationship with Community
Forums and the relevant convenors. This may involve attending meetings, organising events,
advising on operations and governance. This will involve active listening and offering feedback
and advice to colleagues. - Be responsible for effective stakeholder management and mapping, to include local residents,
local businesses and local voluntary sector groups to ensure maximum reach. - Attend community meetings on behalf of Westway Trust to listen and engage in conversations
about local issues and update them on the Trust’s activities. These meetings are primarily in the
evening.
Institutional Racism Report
- Playing a key role with stakeholder groups on dissemination on the Tutu Foundation Report and
the progress as the Trust moves towards eliminating ‘institutional racism’. - Lead on some of the areas of development by agreement with your line manager and other
colleagues.
Bay 20
- Support the BAY 20 community operator to ensure that BAY 20 is an inclusive and accessible
space for the whole community and manage their service level agreement and associated budget. - Deliver the secretarial function to the Bay20 community steering group.
Grants & Community Investments
- Support the grants and impact manager in engagement with applicants of Westway Trust’s grants
programmes, nurturing positive relationships with successful and unsuccessful applicants.
General Duties
- Support the development of new, refurbished, and existing spaces with innovative community
development projects and events. These may include Public Policy Round Tables; new
programmes; community led events, consultations and meetings. - You are a key outward facing member of the Trust, expected to demonstrate the Trusts Values
and to work positively in accordance with the Trust’s Equal Opportunities, Safeguarding, Health,
and Safety Policies. - In time you may be required to line manage at least one member of staff.
- Carry out any other duties as may be reasonably required
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
- Experience of designing and delivering high quality, proactive and impactful community
engagement activities, with a track record of creating innovative solutions to engage with
people, particularly seldom heard community groups - Clear evidence of sound judgement and of an ability to evaluate options to make appropriate
recommendations - Excellent IT skills, ability to gather information and report meaningful outputs
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ideally with experience of writing
Board/Committee papers with the ability to present persuasive arguments to senior
stakeholders in a formal setting - At least one year experience of line management.
- Experience in prioritising competing demands and workloads
- Team working and influencing skills with an eye for detail
- Understanding of the needs of diverse communities and commitment to equality of opportunity
The application deadline is Monday 20 October 2025 when applications will be reviewed and shortlisted for interview. However, we reserve the right to close the application early. An early application is strongly recommended.
We exist to work together with the local community to enable North Kensington to thrive.





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About us
At Leeds Children’s Charity, we believe every child deserves the chance to experience joy, adventure, and a sense of belonging. For over a century, we have been dedicated to brightening children’s lives by offering unforgettable breaks and enriching learning opportunities that create lifelong memories.
Our work focuses on children and young people who face disadvantage, hardship, or difficult circumstances at home. Through safe, nurturing, and inspiring environments, we help them to explore the world around them, build confidence, discover new skills, and simply enjoy being children.
Your Role
The Corporate Partnerships & Sponsorship Manager will develop and deliver a strategy to secure, manage, and grow income from corporate supporters and sponsors. The postholder will build strong, mutually beneficial relationships with
businesses across Leeds ensuring companies see clear value in partnering with the charity through sponsorship, fundraising, and a unique offer of CSR volunteering days at Leeds Children’s Charity at Lineham Farm.
Key responsibilities include
Strategy and Planning
- Develop and implement a corporate partnerships and sponsorship strategy aligned to the charity’s overall fundraising plan.
- Identify new corporate and sponsorship prospects, building a healthy pipeline of opportunities.
- Contribute to income forecasts, reporting against agreed targets.
Business Development
- Research, approach and secure new corporate partners and sponsors across a range of sectors.
- Create tailored sponsorship packages for events, programmes and campaigns, ensuring strong return on investment for partners.
- Negotiate partnership and sponsorship agreements that deliver value for both parties.
Relationship Management
- Account manage existing partners and sponsors, ensuring excellent stewardship and high levels of satisfaction.
- Develop creative, engaging partnership activities including staff fundraising and cause-related marketing working with the Marketing Manager, promote payroll giving, volunteering and sponsorship activation.
- Work closely with the Head of Fundraising, CEO, and Trustees to maximise opportunities within their networks.
CSR and Volunteering
- Promote and manage CSR volunteering days at Leeds Children’s Charity, based at Lineham Farm, offering businesses the chance to engage their employees in meaningful, hands-on activities that directly benefit children and the charity.
- Work with delivery teams to ensure CSR days are safe, well-organised and impactful for both participants and the charity.
- Capture and report on the social value and employee engagement benefits of CSR days to strengthen long-term partnerships.
Communications and Promotion
- Work with the Marketing & Communications team to develop compelling partnership and sponsorship materials, case studies.
- Represent the charity at networking events, business forums, and community groups.
- Act as an ambassador for the charity in all corporate engagement.
What we need from you
- Excellent relationship-building and networking skills, with credibility at senior business levels.
- Strong ability to develop and deliver persuasive pitches and proposals.
- Strong project management and organisational skills.
- Knowledge of the Leeds and Yorkshire business community.
- Experience of using CRM systems to manage pipelines and report progress.
- Proven track record in corporate fundraising, sponsorship, account management, or business development.
- A target-driven mindset with experience of meeting and exceeding income goals.
- Experience of developing and managing sponsorship packages.
- Understanding of corporate CSR/ESG priorities.
- Experience of planning or managing employee volunteering or CSR days.
- Experience in public speaking.
- Ability to travel independently across the region (with driving licence and access to a vehicle).
Qualifications
- 5 x GCSE (including English & Maths) or equivalent
- Recognised fundraising qualification (e.g., Institute of Fundraising certificate)is desirable
To Apply: Please submit your CV and a supporting letter/document outlining your relevant experience and suitability for the role.
For full details about the position, please review the Recruitment Pack attached.
Closing date for applications is Friday 31st October 2025
Proposed interview date Thursday 13th November
Please apply with CV & supporting letter.
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This role leads our corporate partnerships work to achieve income targets, grow the opportunity pipeline and develop successful corporate partnerships.
Corporate donor partnerships and income are a key part of the Foundation’s success and our future strategy. We have ambitious plans to grow grant-making through our current strategic cycle 2025-28. Fundamental to this is growing corporate income by building a strong donor pipeline at target levels. We also aim to strengthen relationships with existing corporate donors to increase retention and grow long-term giving.
As Corporate Partnerships Manager, you will shape and update the corporate donor development strategy and corporate funds plan, working with the Head of Operations and Development, Marketing and Communications Manager and CEO. You will manage key corporate partnerships, engage current and potential corporate supporters, and ensure excellent stewardship throughout. A key focus is to foster a culture of new business development by mobilising whole team support.
The successful candidate will have proven experience securing five- and six-figure corporate partnerships, consistently exceeding ambitious targets. Excellent communication skills are essential, with the ability to engage a diverse range of stakeholders and produce high-quality content to attract new corporate donors and to demonstrate impact of corporate partnerships. You will need to identify and convert new opportunities while effectively managing long-term relationships. The role also requires strong organisational, analytical, creative, and budgeting skills, along with the ability to prioritise competing demands to drive income growth and maximise opportunities.
We are the charity for Cambridgeshire, working towards a better quality of life for people across the county.
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Feeding Liverpool is entering a new chapter in its mission to tackle hunger and food insecurity across the city. We are strengthening our commitment to embedding Good Food principles in every aspect of Liverpool’s food system.
We are recruiting a Policy Coordinator / Lead—a strategic and collaborative thinker who will work closely with Liverpool City Council and a wide range of partners to shape food policy and drive systemic change. This role will lead initiatives to improve food provision for children and young people, influence council policies, and secure funding to advance the goals of the Good Food Plan.
We are a stable, well-funded organisation with a dynamic team, a committed Trustee board, and a vibrant network of partners. Our work is rooted in the lived experiences of Liverpool’s communities—from those facing food insecurity to growers, educators, businesses and community organisaitions. We are proud to be seen as a national exemplar for alliance-based approaches to food justice.
Yet, challenges remain. Liverpool continues to face high levels of food insecurity and health inequality. The community food movement is under pressure from inflation and supply chain issues. The Policy Coordinator / Lead will play a key role in addressing these challenges by embedding Good Food principles across council departments, leading strategic initiatives, and amplifying the voices of our communities.
Main purposes of job:
● To collaborate with Liverpool City Council in reviewing policies and procedures to embed Good Food principles across relevant departments and programmes of work.
● To lead initiatives that improve food provision for children and young people in education and learning settings across Liverpool.
● To scope and secure funding opportunities to advance the goals of the Good Food Plan.
● To collaborate with partners to embed a community-centred approach to improving health, wellbeing and tackling social inequalities.
Key responsibilities:
● Develop and advise on policies and strategies to integrate Good Food principles into council operations, contributing to Sustainable Food Places silver award submission.
● Re-establish and lead Liverpool’s Good Food Policy working group.
● Lead the development a city action plan to improve food provision for children and young people in education and learning settings across Liverpool.
● Conduct and synthesise research, data, lived experience, and policy insights to produce evidence-based recommendations/ actions.
● Document and showcase progress towards the goals of the Good Food Plan.
● Collaborate with national and local stakeholders, including public, private, and VCSE sectors, to develop and implement strategic food-related projects.
● Provide leadership on food policy within the council, aligning initiatives with broader city objectives such as sustainability, public health, and economic growth.
● Identify and pursue funding opportunities to ensure the sustainability of food systems initiatives.
● Represent Feeding Liverpool and Liverpool City Council at local and national events.
*To access the full Job Description and the Person Specification for this role, view the attachment below or visit the Vacancies page on our website.
We encourage candidates who are passionate about food justice, policy innovation, and community-led change to apply.
You’ll be based in or near Liverpool, with the flexibility to work remotely 1–2 days per week, and will be expected to engage actively with our communities and stakeholders.
We also welcome expressions of interest from organisations who may wish to explore the secondment of a member of their staff into this role. Feeding Liverpool values cross-sector collaboration and recognises the potential for shared learning and impact through secondment arrangements. If your organisation is interested in exploring this opportunity, please get in touch to discuss how we might work together.
Please submit applications and expressions of interest via the instructions on our Vacancies page.
Feeding Liverpool is the city of Liverpool’s food alliance, connecting and equipping people and organisations to work towards good food for all.
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Key information
Location: Scotland (remote), Manchester, Bristol, Newcastle, Nottingham, or London
As this role will play a key part in developing upReach’s presence in Scotland, applicants based in Scotland are particularly encouraged to apply.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (full time)
Start date: ASAP (we are happy to work with notice periods)
Duration: Permanent
Salary: £36,340 - £41,065 per annum if based in London. £33,690 - £38,410 per annum if based in Scotland, Bristol, Manchester, Newcastle, or Nottingham, plus a £312 yearly tax-free work from home allowance.
Application deadline: Wednesday 22nd October, 12pm
About upReach
Do you think that your socio-economic background should determine your career prospects?
upReach’s vision is of a society in which everybody has an equal opportunity to realise their full career potential. Our work is important because right now a student from disadvantaged background who gains a first-class degree from a top university is less likely to secure an elite job than a more privileged student with a 2.2.
We are an award-winning charity employer working to address this issue in partnership with employers and universities. We help undergraduates from lower socioeconomic backgrounds achieve their career potential by providing an intensive programme of support that addresses socio-economic barriers to graduate employment.
To find out more about how we support our students, visit our website and read our Annual Report, and Impact Report.
Role Overview
upReach is seeking to hire an Organisational Initiatives and Governance Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to work directly with upReach’s Senior Leadership Team (SLT) on strategic projects, internal communication, governance, and other internal and external initiatives.
The role will provide direct support to the SLT, building their capacity and enabling the charity to continue to grow and increase its impact. They will support the collection of key data for strategic decision making and take responsibility for regular and accurate reporting to our Boards, whilst also leading on the planning and delivery of several key projects. Projects they work on will include exploring how to best expand our work in Scotland and coordinating the cohesive delivery of work that falls under the umbrella of our ‘Double Benefit’ approach.
Whilst Governance and the support provided to the SLT will remain consistent in this role, organisational initiatives will change over time, depending on where it is agreed with the SLT that the ROI is greatest and can best achieve upReach’s overarching mission.
Core Responsibilities
The Organisational Initiatives and Governance Manager will report to the Director of People and Strategy and work on initiatives and projects that the SLT believe will help us to best achieve our mission. In addition to this, the Organisational Initiatives and Governance Manager will also work closely with the SLT to provide governance and operational support. This will include coordinating with Trustees to organise the yearly calendar of governance events and preparing papers for Trustees, Advisory Board and Services meetings, including the Annual Report.
This role will require influencing and collaboration in order to deliver upReach’s mission through a range of stakeholders across the team.
Core responsibilities will include:
1) Strategic Projects & Organisational Initiatives
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Be the operational driver of organisational initiatives, as agreed on by SLT, that have an impact on the success of upReach’s mission and our impact on Associates across the country.
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Projects may be outward facing or operational in scope, depending on what is deemed to be of most importance at the time. They may also be at different stages in their life cycle, and as such, the role may require initial exploration phases, creation of implementation plans and the coordination of different teams to complete and assess success, as required by the specific initiative.
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Attending meetings and following up with key stakeholders to ensure the completion of relevant projects to a high standard.
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Collaborating with a variety of stakeholders to gather and report key information, along with recommendations, to the SLT or other senior managers.
2) Governance & Leadership Support
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Preparing papers and required documents for Trustees, Advisory Board and Services meetings, including the yearly Annual Report.
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This may also include supporting internal communications and calendar management for the SLT (for example, organising the yearly governance calendar).
3) National Development & Expansion
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Be the champion for upReach’s national development strategy, ensuring there is understanding and buy-in across the team regarding the importance of upReach’s growth outside of London with respect to social mobility coldspots and existing regional presence and tracking OKRs related to this.
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Drive plans regarding how best upReach can expand its work in Scotland. Having recently successfully registered as a Scottish charity we are exploring what expansion could and should look like, and this role will work on the practicalities regarding how upReach can sustainably support more students in Scotland. Pending approval of plans from the SLT and Board, the role would lead on enacting the agreed upon approach.
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Liaison with relevant departments to collaborate on prospect fundraising, university and employer partnerships, as well as student attraction and onboarding activities, will be required as part of this initiative.
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4) Double Benefit Approach
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Have oversight of a cohesive, deliberate programme of Double Benefit effective practice at upReach, working across teams to do so. This will include:
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Supporting the Events team in the creation of the agenda and delivery of the annual Championing Change event in collaboration with Bank of America, bringing together employers across industries to promote inclusion and social mobility.
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Support work on policy being led by the Marketing and Communications Team to ensure it is cohesive with our wider Double Benefit approach.
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Coordinating with the Partnerships team regarding use of our Employer Engagement Toolkit and any bespoke consultancy or training requested.
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This role will also provide line management for 1-2 members of our Future Charity Leaders Programme one day per week, as they work on a six month ‘rotation’ in the areas described above.
Please note that it is not possible for the job description to cover the exhaustive list of responsibilities of your role due to the varied nature of the role, especially given the nature of this role to work on a range of projects and initiatives. As such, the job description aims to provide an overview of your remit and core responsibilities.
Skills and Experience
To be successful, it is anticipated that you would have experience:
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Working in a project management role, ideally within a charity
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Working with a variety of stakeholders and a demonstrated ability to influence and coordinate with different teams
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Researching and the ability to create a business case based on the research results
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Creating project plans and completing end to end project work
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Working in a fast-paced environment and working independently
Previous experience working in charity governance or supporting senior leaders would be desirable, but is not essential.
Team Culture & Benefits:
We offer:
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Flexible and hybrid working.
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Statutory Holiday Entitlement of 25 days and bank holidays. This increases to 2 additional days after 2.5 years and then to 3 additional days after 5 years of working with us.
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Birthday leave and Voluntary leave
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Enhanced Parental Leave beyond statutory requirements for all team members.
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3% Pension Contribution, which increased to 5% after 5 years of working with us.
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Cycle-to-work scheme.
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Monthly socials and annual wellbeing days
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Dedication to Staff Wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aid Training.
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Personal Development Budget, activated after 6 months in the role.
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The opportunity to participate in our fantastic staff networks:
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Disability and Inclusion Network
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Diverse Roots Network
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Green Network
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LGBTQ+ Network
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Mindfulness Network
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Parents and Carers Network
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(Im)Migrants Network
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Ready to apply?
We are committed to making our recruitment process inclusive. All applications will be blind screened, and our job packs are available in Braille, large text or another format upon request. We can provide reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment application process and on the job, and we'll always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible.
Applications close on Wednesday 22nd October at 12pm.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
At upReach, we are committed to being an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, disability, social background or any other protected class. We celebrate and value the diverse perspectives that people from all backgrounds bring to our team. We are passionate about creating a workplace that is inclusive and reflects the diversity of communities across the UK. Diversity in the workplace creates dynamic and effective organisations and we are actively working to build a more inclusive workforce by continuously improving our recruitment, retention, and development practices. We encourage applications from individuals from underrepresented groups, including Black, Asian and other ethnic minority backgrounds, those with disabilities , those who are care-experienced, those from low socio-economic backgrounds, and those who are LGBTQIA+.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Position: Transformation Project Manager
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours a week
Contract: Fixed Term contract – 12 months
Location: Office based in London, with flexibility to work remotely
Salary: Starting from £44,339 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band and Job Family: Band 3 Profession/ Technical
You’ll start at our entry point salary of £44,339 per annum, increasing to £47,110 after 6 months service and satisfactory performance and to £49,881 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
The MS Society is at a pivotal moment in its journey. We are delivering a major transformation programme, backed by significant investment in data, technology, services, engagement, income generation – and most importantly, our people. This programme is designed to strengthen our organisation, build deeper connections with our community, and increase our overall impact.
As Project Manager within the transformation programme team, you’ll take the lead on delivering a key strategic project – ensuring it is well-scoped, carefully planned, and delivered on time, on budget, and in line with its intended benefits.
Beyond leading your assigned project, you’ll play an important role in supporting effective resource and dependency management across the wider programme. You’ll work collaboratively with colleagues to coordinate delivery, align priorities, and ensure interdependencies are actively managed.
You’ll also be part of a team that’s shaping how we deliver change across the organisation – championing best practice in project management, encouraging cross-functional working, and contributing to continuous improvement as we build a stronger, more agile MS Society.
We are looking for someone with
- Proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects, including budget management of over £250k
- Experience of leading project delivery teams
- Skilled in working across cross-functional teams to align around shared goals
- Proficient in both waterfall and agile project management methodologies, with the ability to apply a blended approach
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, build trust, and maintain effective relationships
- Strong problem-solving, planning, prioritisation, and time management abilities
- Confident in assessing risks and issues accurately and taking appropriate action
- Knowledge of data platforms and CRM technologies is desirable
Please note this is a fixed term role for 12 months.
Closing date for applications: 9:00 am on Friday 24 October 2025
Interested?
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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.
To fund world-leading research, share the latest information and campaign for everyone's rights. Together we are a community. Together we can stop MS
Are you an experienced campaigns expert with an ability to drive political change?
If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a Campaigns & Advocacy Manager to join our dynamic and ambitious team.
Permanent contract (following 6-month probation period), working full time (35 hours a week).
Salary: £49,572 (London-based)
The Children's Society is at an exciting stage of its journey with a clear organisational goal and renewed commitment to reverse the damaging decline in children's wellbeing. In order to achieve this, we need to deliver energising and empowering campaigns to bring about change in line with our policy and influencing priorities.
The Campaigns & Advocacy Manager will lead organisational political campaigning to drive policy change. You will work with colleagues in campaigning roles, alongside policy and public affairs experts within the Policy, Advocacy & Influencing team, reporting directly to the Director of Policy, Advocacy & Influencing. You will be setting the direction for our campaign plans and delivery, utilising a variety of creative methods to deliver campaign activity to increase support and engagement to enable successful influencing at a national and local level.
The role will work with the wider team to identify priority areas of campaigning across our priority areas of work; spanning young people's wellbeing and mental health, adolescent risk and vulnerability, and child poverty. You will set out an ambitious, strategic plan in line with these priorities alongside adapting to immediate opportunities to rapidly react and response to the external environment.
We are looking for a talented and ambitious manager to set this new, exciting direction for the organisation in delivering public advocacy efforts to bring about meaningful, impactful change for children and young people.
As part of this leadership of campaign and advocacy work, you will directly line manage a Senior Campaigns & Advocacy Officer and 2 part-time Campaigns & Advocacy Officers.
The individual in this role will be able to utilise multiple techniques and approaches to strategically plan, create, deliver and measure the impact of a range of campaigning activity. As a campaigns specialist, you will lead by example, delivering and enabling effective campaigning activity.
Key responsibilities will be to:
-Lead the campaigns and public advocacy work in line with defined policy and influencing priorities of the organisation, contributing to delivering and growing impact with and for young people.
-Set the organisational plan for delivering political campaigning activity, communicating this effectively to demonstrate and explain how campaigns activity will bring about policy change to positively impact young people.
-Create opportunities for young people, parent/carers and practitioners to be involved in campaigns and advocacy work, including having their voices heard by decision makers to inform policy change.
-Measure and capture the impact of campaigns and advocacy work, utilising data to form a powerful, compelling narrative to demonstrate the value of campaigning to influence change.
-Overseeing all campaign communications, externally and internally, to form an ambitious and inspiring tone and voice to political campaigning work.
-Direct line management and team group leadership, delivering specific projects and workstreams and contributing to the wider work of the Policy, Advocacy and Influencing team.
The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, which includes the disclosure of criminal records, vetting checks, and the provision of appropriate references. The number and type of references required may vary depending on the nature and responsibilities of the role, ensuring that each appointment is carefully assessed. We have a comprehensive range of policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices across all areas of our organisation.
The closing date for applications is midnight on Monday 20 October 2025. If after 14 days we have received enough applications we reserve the right to close the vacancy early from the 13th October 2025.
Interviews will be held on Thursday 30 October and Friday 31 October 2025.
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In this exciting role you will work within the small Communciations & Fundraising Team to maximise income generation from individual givers through your ability to manage outstanding supporter care, accurate database management and targeted marketing via email, post, and social media.
You will hold key responsibility for ensuring the accuracy of all our fundraising and marketing data and be responsible for ensuring the correct targeting of all marketing approaches. You will work closely with, and in support of all other members of the Fundraising and Communications teams. If you have experience of managing volunteers, all the better.
You will conduct and present excellent analysis on all marketing activity with clear recommendations for improvements to fundraising communications alongside donor/donation and database management.
Using your CRM and database knowledge, you can play a key role in the management of donor management but also the wider data support for the charity. it is an exciting time at Doctors of the World, with a diverse portfolio of projects supporting those who are excluded from health in the UK.
Benefits include:
- 28 days annual leave per annum (addtional days off for birthday, volunteering and religous festivals).
- Active Flexible Working Policy.
- Employer pension contribution scheme.
- Cycle to work scheme
- Eye testing
- Blue Light Card membership
We work tirelessly to empower excluded people to access healthcare.

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The Role
This is a key role acting as a delivery partner on our projects, working on streams of community work across the Midlands, and within the staff team.
Responsibilities
- Projects and Workstreams: Overseeing and ensuring outstanding delivery on multiple community projects through Flood Action Groups and Multi-Agency Meetings. Support and manage data collection that meets the aims of each project.
- Community Engagement: Engage and empower flooded and at-risk communities, supporting and representing them and pushing for the best outcomes. Being ambitious on their behalf and advocating for change.
- Report Writing: Ensure reports are on time and are to depth and quality required.
- Staff Training: Support staff and training manager to ensure comprehensive and appropriate training takes place to ensure continuous professional development.
- Team Management: Line manage staff, fostering a collaborative and productive environment. Modelling behaviours and driving forward team development.
- Stakeholder Relationships: Manage and develop key stakeholder relationships, ensuring strong partnerships and leading on communications.
- Political and Fundraising Support: Provide data, case studies, and research to support political influencing and fundraising activities. Contribute to and attend policy, political and strategic meetings. Support fundraising activities through providing data and information.
- Income: Identify future income opportunities, sharing information and building relationships for new projects or new income streams with Senior Management Team.
- Support Senior Management Team proactive role to support to deliver NFF objectives.
Day-to-Day Activities
· You will manage and support Flood Engagement Officers to deliver their projects and work streams and managing development pathways for team members.
- Liaise and develop relationships with stakeholders to ensure smooth operational and community engagement activities.
- Support Senior Management Team to build income streams and develop new activity. Working to develop, support and deliver NFF strategy
- Providing information and case studies for communications and advocacy work
· You will be acting as the main contact for projects and agreed activities.
Skills & Knowledge
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Listening: Outstanding listening skills to understand community needs.
- Stakeholder Management: Expertise in partnership working and managing stakeholders.
- Empathy: Ability to empathise with flooded individuals and communities.
- Organisation: Highly organised, flexible, and capable of senior leadership.
- Line and Team Management: Experience in managing teams and projects.
- Collaboration: Team player with a solution-focused mindset.
- Experience: Project delivery and support
How This Role Contributes to Our Strategy
- Community Support: Empowering and supporting communities.
- Partnerships: Developing strong relationships with partner organisations.
- Income Generation: Supporting income streams via projects and opportunities.
- Collaboration: Fostering a collaborative approach within the organisation.
About us
The National Flood Forum (NFF) is the only independent national charity dedicated to supporting and representing people at risk of flooding. Established in 2002 by those affected by flooding, we passionately put people at the heart of flood risk management. Our goal is to empower individuals and communities to recover from flooding and get the best possible outcomes. We put people first. We act as an honest, trustworthy and independent broker on behalf of flooded people.
We work across four key areas:
- Providing information via our helpline and website
- Recovery Services in flooded areas
- Flood Action Groups
- Policy and Advocacy
With over 300 Flood Action Groups across England and Wales and handling more than 1000 calls annually through our helpline, NFF plays a crucial role in supporting and representing flood-affected and at-risk communities. We collaborate closely with flood risk management agencies, local authorities, and government bodies. We also aspire to a collaborative, supportive, and solution-focused environment for our staff.
Closing Date – Sunday 26th 2025 - Midnight
We especially welcome applications from people with flood sector experience, or who are flooded people themselves.
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We're pushing for better, right here, right now. Every one of us has a crucial role to play as both drivers and enablers of change.
Parkinson’s UK is the UK’s leading charity for people with Parkinson’s. We're a growing organisation with 605 employees, 4000 volunteers and a projected income of £50m+. Our proud history dates back nearly 60 years, but now we’re on a mission to be fit for the future, ensuring we have the infrastructure, culture, and operating model to drive even more impact for people with Parkinson’s, both now and in the future.
The Operations team plays a key role in driving that mission. Over the coming years we’ll be modernising our systems and processes to ensure they’re fit for now, as well as in the future. Much of this work is already underway, and we’re now ready to start our exciting new chapter.
We’ve been working to get ourselves in the best shape to deliver that progress over the next few years, and we’re now looking for ambitious, driven, and purpose-led people to join our team of ‘relentless doers’. To hear more about these exciting new changes and how you can play your part in our story, click here to hear from Ben Clarkson, Chief Finance and Operating Officer.
About the role
You’ll be the procurement lead for the charity, responsible for providing guidance and support for procurement activities, leading on tender exercises and managing the charity’s contracts register. You’ll directly manage principle contracts for the charity and support senior budget managers to enable them to effectively manage contracts and supplier relationships.
You’ll deliver better buying behaviour across the organisation. You’ll influence and support senior budget managers to ensure value for money and reduce potential risk to the charity.
What you’ll do
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Develop and maintain appropriate procurement policies and procedures which align with other charity processes
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Ensure principle suppliers meet contractual performance agreements and provide value for money to the charity
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Maintain, manage and negotiate key contracts across the charity
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Manage the relationship with strategic partners
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Lead strategic tender exercises ensuring best practice and documentation are consistently used
What you’ll bring
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Proven experience of working in procurement with responsibility for sourcing activities
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Extensive experience of commercial contract management utilising excellent communication and negotiation skills
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Experience of driving changes in procurement behaviour & practices through building high quality working relationships with stakeholders
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Understanding of regulatory issues such as GDPR and their implications on contract terms and conditions
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Strong technical knowledge of strategic sourcing processes and tools
If this opportunity sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!
To apply, please submit a CV and a supporting statement that demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria (marked with an 'A') in the 'what you'll bring' section of the job description.
The in person/office attendance expectation for this role will be a minimum of 2 days per week with flexibility.
Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.
We exist to make every day better, for everybody living with Parkinson’s. Right now.

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Job Purpose
This role sits within our crisis alternative service, Safe Space, which is a core and out of hours service providing a safe and welcoming space for people who are feeling distressed and experiencing crisis. Our aim of the service is to keep individuals well in the community and prevent readmission into hospital. The service operates 365 days a year from 14:00-22:00pm across all of our boroughs.
Staff within the service will provide person-centred, practical and emotional support, face to face or via telephone or virtual on a one-to-one basis to individuals experiencing mental health crisis or preventing crisis.
The objectives of the service include:
- To improve the mental wellbeing of people experiencing mental health and social crisis in HFEH.
- To proactively work with keeping people well in the community to reduce re-admitters into hospitals by working with WL NHS teams (e.g. discharge, LPS, CATT, MINT and SPA)
- To provide a true alternative to A&E via a non-clinical drop-in service to support clients
- To provide support to clients accessing the service- for instance: signposting, de-escalation and crisis recovery planning.
- To contribute to an improvement in individual mental wellbeing.
- To remain a source of independent support for all clients.
- To treat service users with respect, dignity and personalised support
- To raise awareness of mental health services available with the goal to improve long term mental health and reduce social isolation
- To increase self-management skills of those accessing the service
- To reduce the use of police, ambulance and statutory mental health services whilst experiencing crisis via a drop-in service.
- To reduce the use of statutory crisis services by people experiencing mental ill health without positive outcomes for the individual.
The Role
The role of the team manager will be to support the rest of the team in delivering interventions on a one-to-one. The role will also involve triaging and assessing all clients accessing the service, signposting and delivering collaborative self-management plans with clients to improve mental wellbeing. The role will also include line management and supervision of senior support workers and support workers within the service. Team managers are responsible for management of their site; including report writing, audits and being the named manager for the site and allocated borough following the borough-based approach. This role directly supports the service managers in keeping to a high standard service. The role will include implementing a smooth running of the service including facilitating debriefing and providing senior support onsite. The role of the team manager is non-clinical.
Key Responsibilities
• Providing a person centred and recovery orientated approach in all aspects of the roles and responsibilities.
• Guiding the team, responding to referrals and planning each shift in terms of staffing, activities and case allocation
• Understanding of risk and risk management
• Understanding safeguarding adults and children processes and legal requirements
• To work autonomously in a fast-paced environment and under pressure
• Oversee re-admitters and clients being discharged on a weekly basis
• Responsible lead for allocated site, attend and lead discussions with MDT teams
• Responsible for keeping allocated site to a high standard and reporting any health and safety concerns
• To facilitate daily briefings with team to ensure continuity and safety
• Understanding of safety planning and de-escalation
• Monitoring and management of team training, absence and wellbeing
• Working collaboratively with clients to understand their needs and developing flexible and realistic crisis support packages/person centred plans
• Promoting people’ rights and responsibilities
• Conduct monthly supervisions and annual appraisals of supervisees
• Work and manage the team in-line with targets and KPI’s, ensuring that outcomes, outputs and impact are recorded
• Listening to clients and encouraging positive steps towards self-management of crisis and recovery, providing advice, information, practical and emotional support to clients
• To attend all mandatory training including safeguarding and GDPR and actively embrace own CPD
• Proactively recognising the indicators of deteriorating mental health and facilitate appropriate action, whilst liaising with relevant agencies e.g. CATT, Emergency Duty Teams, CMHTS, etc
• Maintain and ensure team compliance of accurate records, detailing interventions
• Abide by supporting governance such as Mind Policy and Proceedures, Understanding CQC standards and NICE guidelines around mental health
• Providing administrative support to the team
• Overseeing and provide shadowing to new staff members and volunteers
• Attend reflective practice, peer supervision and line management supervision
• Create and maintain good working relationships with partner agencies
• Provide guidance to support workers and volunteers
• To work with service managers and assist with reporting and monitoring
Person Specification
• Minimum of 1 year working in mental health services and with clients experiencing mental health distress and crisis
• Experience of line management within a mental health setting
• Experience of de-escalation
• Experience of managing challenging behaviour and dealing with clients with complex needs
• Evidence of continual professional development
• Understanding of the Recovery Model in mental health
• Understanding of the principles of trauma informed care
• Understanding of suicide prevention and safety planning
• Experience of managing safeguarding risks and understanding legal requirements for safeguarding adults and children
• Understanding of how to report and mitigate risks
• Understanding of the relationship between mental health and social issues and how these issues may impact on physical, mental and emotional wellbeing
• Understanding of relevant legislation and policies
• Understanding safeguarding adults and children processes and legal requirements
• Awareness of issues in mental health service provision
• A good understanding of mental health conditions
• Experience of working with vulnerable individuals
• Creative and flexible approach to working with individuals
• Ability to deal with stressful and difficult situations in a calm manner and de-escalate challenging situations
• Ability to prioritise and manage workload
• Ability to involve clients and carers in all aspects of work
• Empathy and non-judgemental approach
• Good communication skills
• Capacity to work within an agreed shift pattern
• Experience of delivering information and advice (housing, benefits, debt etc)
• Experience of non-clinical, therapeutic interventions like psychoeducation
• Good IT skills including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint, with proven ability to input and extract information and produce reports
• Understanding of different databases such as Views, Salesforce and NHS
• Car driver with sole ownership of a vehicle and ability to travel to multiple locations (e.g. NHS sites and community sites) would be essential.
• Ability to work out of hours and on weekends at multiple locations including NHS sites and community sites
We’re here to make sure that everyone suffering with a mental health problem gets the help they need to recover.




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At Viva, we want children everywhere to have life in all its fullness. Viva inspires, supports and connects networks of churches and community-based organisations to work together to make a bigger, better and longer-lasting impact in the lives of children.
We do this by providing coaching, supporting programme implementation, helping them access funding, creating tools to measure impact, and facilitating a global community of learning.
As Viva's Finance & Operations Manager, you will ensure the smooth running of the organisation’s finance and operational systems. You’ll be in a hands-on role, responsible for day-to-day bookkeeping, financial administration, and supporting core operational processes for the UK charity and overseas entities. Working alongside the COO and Finance Director, you will help ensure Viva remains financially sound, compliant and efficient. Through all this, you will play a vital role in making it possible for Viva to achieve its goal of enabling more children to live life in all its fullness.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Finance: undertaking and managing the efficient day-to-day operation of Viva’s finance function
- Operations: ensuring the effective operation of our logistics, IT infrastructure and data
This role will suit you if:
- you have a demonstrated track record of financial management experience
- you are experienced in managing operational systems, in particular IT and data protection
- you have an accountancy qualification e.g. minimum AAT Level 3
- you are a great problem solver with high levels of accuracy and attention to detail
- you are looking to join a welcoming, creative, supportive and international team
Location: this role can be remote, hybrid or office-based in Viva’s Oxford office with occasional travel to the office or other locations in the UK
Hours: 37.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday
Salary: £40,000 per annum
Reporting to: Chief Operating Officer
How to apply: Take a look at the full job description and person spec in the Job Information Pack and then click the CharityJob Apply button below. You’ll be asked to submit a CV and cover letter and answer a few short screening questions about your relevant skills. Please note that you will need the right to live and work in the UK to apply for this role.
Key dates: the closing date will be midnight on Sunday 26th October 2025. Interviews will be held online on Thursday 6th November 2025.
Life in all its fullness! That's what we want for children everywhere.
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The Stoll Foundation is a leading provider of supported housing for vulnerable and disabled veterans in the UK. With a proud legacy of service, we are committed to delivering safe, high-quality homes and support that enables independence, dignity, and well-being for those who have served their country.
Role purpose:
A member of the Senior Management Team providing management and direction to the Support Services to deliver The Stoll Foundation’s strategic objectives. This role is to provide operational oversight of tenant support and engagement services, ensuring vulnerable veterans are empowered, well-supported, and actively involved in shaping the services they receive. The role is central to fostering inclusive communities, improving tenancy sustainment, and enhancing resident wellbeing through collaborative, person-centred approaches.
To manage all Support Services across Soll, plus outreach services with partners.
Key responsibilities:
· Responsible to the Director of Support and Tenant Engagement for providing leadership and management of the Support Team in the provision of person-centred services, plus ensuring tenants are actively engaged in line with our Beneficiary Involvement policy.
· Implemented strategic objectives that align with our organisational goals. Ensuring that agreed outcomes are met, while actively monitoring progress.
· Present regular management information and detailed reports on key performance indicators, providing insights to guide decision-making and enhance service delivery. Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, driving our mission to provide quality supported housing solutions for the community.
· Act as Safeguarding Lead.
· Deputise for the Director as required.
Management of Support Services
· Take on a strategic lead with other agencies including housing, health and social care professionals as required.
· Manage and maintain services in accordance with the principles and practice of equality and diversity.
· Ensure Support Plans and Risk Assessments are undertaken in line with Stoll’s policies and procedures.
· Ensure that there is a menu of health and wellbeing services provided, in consultation with beneficiaries.
· Ensure beneficiaries are involved in the design, delivery, and monitoring of services.
· Support the Director in undertaking a review of Support Services.
· Oversee the assessment of applicants on the waiting list for housing and support at Stoll. This includes monitoring progress.
· Ensure that each scheme is well managed, and staff cover is provided when necessary.
· Ensure any risks or significant concerns are escalated as required.
· As a member of the Senior Management Team contribute to the strategic vision and direction of Stoll, working proactively to ensure that services meet the changing needs and demands of the ex-Service community.
Person Specification
Head of Support and Tenant Engagement
- Significant experience of managing and leading Support Services at a senior level, working with adults.
- Significant experience in the involvement of beneficiaries.
- Experience of managing staff, including dispersed staff teams.
- Track record of developing teams and services.
- Experience of performance monitoring of the key performance indicators related to Support.
- Proven experience in Budget management and financial oversight.
- Experience with safeguarding responsibilities and the ability to act as the Safeguarding Lead.
- Experience/knowledge of the issues facing the ex-Service community.
- Excellent communicator.
- Aptitude and ability to work under pressure.
Closing date for applications: Friday, 24th October 2025 , 5pm
Stoll strives to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from ex-Service personnel.
Stoll appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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Auditory Verbal UK (AVUK) is an award-winning charity that wants all deaf children to have the same opportunities in life as their hearing peers.
It supports deaf babies and children to learn to listen and speak with Auditory Verbal therapy and provides internationally accredited training in Auditory Verbal practice for health and education professionals. AVUK works to raise expectations and outcomes for deaf children and increase access to, as well as awareness and understanding of, Auditory Verbal therapy, with a clear mission to enable every family with a deaf child the opportunity to access Auditory Verbal therapy through publicly funded services close to where they live.
OVERVIEW
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Executive Assistant to provide dedicated support to the CEO and Senior Management Team. This is a unique opportunity for someone looking to build on their business administration experience and take the next step in their career.
In this pivotal role, you’ll be at the heart of our organisation, supporting day-to-day operations, contributing to strategic initiatives, and ensuring the smooth execution of both administrative and project-related tasks. You’ll gain unparalleled access to all areas of the business, working closely with senior leaders and gaining exposure to corporate management policies, techniques, and decision-making processes.
This role offers:
- High-level autonomy and the chance to operate at board and senior management levels.
- Mentorship from the CEO, Director of Finance and Operations, and other senior leaders, providing insight into executive leadership and strategic planning.
- A dynamic, fast-paced environment where your critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills will be valued and developed.
- The opportunity to make a real impact while growing your professional capabilities and expanding your career horizons.
CONTRACT DETAILS
Location: Primarily remote with occasional working in London
Working Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week); compressed or part-time would be considered; flexible working fully supported; occasional evening work may be required
Contract Type: Fixed-term, 2 years
Salary: £35,000 per annum FTE depending on experience, plus benefits including 7% employer contribution to Group Pension Scheme
Holiday: 27 days (pro rata) plus Bank Holidays and 1 privilege day
Reporting To: CEO
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Executive Support
- Act as liaison between the CEO and internal and external stakeholders, drafting communications and ensuring clear, timely information flow; supporting scheduling of meetings and tracking of actions and, with support from the CRM Manager, ensuring key contacts and relationship data are accurately and securely maintained on the organisation’s central database.
- Coordinate meetings and agendas with the CEO, Director of Finance and Operations, Chair of the Board, and Board sub-committees; manage papers and follow-up actions.
- Organise external meetings, including venue liaison, room bookings, and travel arrangements.
- Provide administrative support to the Senior Management Team (SMT), including preparing reports, presentations, and other materials as required.
- Coordinate SMT and Programme Board meetings including compilation and circulation of agendas and supporting documents.
- Prepare regular status updates on project progress; maintain a record of agreed actions from meetings and liaise with team members to gather updates and ensure timely completion.
- Act as a point of contact between the Senior Management Team and working groups focused on Equity, Diversity & Inclusion and Well-being.
Board Support & Impact Reporting
- Support board-level processes by coordinating meeting logistics; prepare, compile and circulate materials including agendas, minutes, reports, and presentations;.
- Maintain accurate records of meetings including tracking and reporting on Board decisions and action items, ensuring timely follow-up and completion.
- Assist in developing and maintaining risk management and impact reporting frameworks and tools for the Trustee Board.
- Collect, analyse, and report on data related to AVUK’s strategic programme impact and outcomes.
Governance and Additional EA Support Duties
- Support the Director of Finance and Operations and Operations Manager to ensure AVUK’s legal obligations regarding governance, record-keeping and reporting requirements are maintained.
- Oversee office management and liaise with landlords at AVUK centres in London, Bicester, and flexible workspaces in Glasgow and Leeds.
- Manage special projects and initiatives as assigned by the CEO or Senior Management Team, including planning and execution.
These responsibilities are not exhaustive and will be reviewed, in consultation with the post-holder, from time-to-time and amended in light of the changing needs of the charity and experience and development of the post-holder.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential:
- Proven experience as an Executive Assistant in a similar role, or in direct organisational management.
- Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail.
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Demonstrable discretion and ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.
Desirable:
- Familiarity with governance structures and impact reporting frameworks.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience in project management and coordinating cross-functional initiatives.
- Proficiency in Salesforce or other CRM platforms, including data logging, relationship mapping, and report generation.
- Knowledge of Microsoft tools (e.g., SharePoint, Teams, Planner) to support effective information sharing and action tracking across teams.
INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS
Anyone wishing to apply for this post should submit their CV along with a covering letter (max 2 pages) explaining what draws them to working for our charity and how they see their skills contributing to our work. Applications received after 9:00am on Monday 20 October 2025, will not be considered.Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.Interviews will take place via MS Teams.
Key Dates
Closing date for applications: Monday 20 October at 9:00am
Shortlisted candidates notified: Via email on or before Wednesday 22 October
Interviews: First Round: Tuesday 28 October, Second Round: w/c Monday 03 November
We use a blind recruitment system to ensure fairness. Personal details such as name, address, social media links, gender, ethnicity and educational institutions remain hidden until shortlisting is complete.
We believe that diversity brings strength to our organisation; we recognise and value the importance of lived experience and encourage people of all backgrounds and abilities to apply for this role.
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