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Would you like to become a vital part of our collaborative and innovative team to make a lasting difference to families?
We are looking for a Social Worker or Senior Social Worker to join our team, based from either Milton Keynes or London.
We believe that every child deserves a loving and supportive home. We are committed to providing the highest quality services to help make that a reality, and we are proud of our three successive outstanding ratings with Ofsted.
Position: Social Worker or Senior Social Worker
Location: Based in either our Milton Keynes or our London team, with hybrid working arrangements in place for both home and office working, and travel covering Milton Keynes, North London and surrounding areas.
Contract: Permanent full time – 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Salary Ranges: Social Worker - Salary in the range of £34,053 - £41,620 per annum. Senior Social Worker - Salary in the range of £39,292 - £48,022 per annum. If based from our London office, a location allowance of £3,299 per annum will be payable.
About the role:
Our Social Worker/Senior Social Worker’s role is a pivotal one within our Adoption service. Some of your responsibilities will include:
· undertaking ‘home study’ assessments (PARs) and present these to the adoption panel
· support families throughout the matching process and once children are placed, up until the Adoption Order
· participating in recruitment activities and training for prospective adopters
About you:
As a Social Worker, you’ll bring a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in childcare social work and as a Senior Social Worker, a minimum of 3 years post qualification experience. You’ll have an understanding of child development and the impact on behaviour of interrupted development. You’ll have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrate a commitment to equality, diversity, equity and inclusion within service delivery.
If this sounds like you then visit our website to apply today to join a dedicated team who are part of something truly meaningful. We look forward to hearing from you!
If you would like to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please visit our website for contact details for our Adoption Team Manager.
Early applications are encouraged as we may review and appoint on an earlier basis if a successful candidate is secured.
Closing date: 9am, Tuesday 06 January 2026
Interviews will be held on: Tuesday 13 January 2026
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Adoption Social Worker, Adoption Senior Social Worker, Adoption Support Social Worker, Independent Social Worker, Fostering Social Worker, Independent Reviewing Officer, Supervising Social Worker, Children’s Social Worker, Child Protection or Safeguarding Hub Social Worker, Looked After Children’s Social Worker, etc.
Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do at PACT. We have robust measures and best practices in place to safeguard and protect the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we take pride in maintaining outstanding safeguarding standards.
Anyone joining our team is subject to PACT’s safer recruitment pre-appointment enquiries, including a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS). The role description provides information on what our safer recruitment enquiries include and the level of DBS required to work in the role.
All opportunities with PACT are based in the UK.
an adoption charity and family support provider helping hundreds of families every year through outstanding adoption and adoption support services

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Battersea is in an exciting phase of innovation and transformation as we embark on the second year of our five-year strategy. With increased investment in income generation, which started in 2025, we continue to expand our team to drive the growth necessary to achieve our organisational goals. Our fundraising team bridges the journey of the animals in our care with the wider public, demonstrating how their contributions enable us to support every dog and cat. We now have several new roles within this team to further our mission.
Legacy and In-Memory income is vital for Battersea and gifts left to us in Wills account for over 40% of our total income. We’ve seen significant growth in this area thanks to the sector-leading work of our ambitious team and the success of our wider fundraising programme. It’s therefore an exciting time to join the Legacy and In-Memory fundraising team.
The Legacy and In-Memory Stewardship Officer will help to support and deliver our Legacy and In Memory stewardship programme, working closely with the Senior Stewardship Officer to ensure the smooth and effective management of day-to-day activity, reporting, and stewardship campaigns.
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year.
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes.
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution.
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans.
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.
Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.
We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Acceptable use of AI:
At Battersea, we value expertise. We recognise each candidate that applies to us will have a range of expertise they can offer us, so we want to hear about this in your own words. We understand the support that generative artificial intelligence (AI) software can offer but it can also lead to numerous applications presenting as generic and impersonal. This makes it difficult to gain understanding of your unique experience.
To best showcase yourself, we encourage you to write your responses without the assistance of AI. If you require the use of AI software to aid in completing your application, we ask you use the generative responses as a prompt for writing your answers and avoid copying and pasting. You must also ensure the information presented in your application accurately reflects your experience.
Closing date: 18th January 2026
Interview date(s): First round (online): 26th & 27th January 2026. Second round (in person): 3rd February 2026
For full details on the role, please download the recruitment pack.
All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. We believe that every dog and cat deserves the best.



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We will always stand by people standing up to an unjust immigration system. We provide a safe haven for people to rebuild their lives and our Immigration Manager role is a key part of that. Leading our biggest team, you will manage the delivery of our immigration advice projects and work with our Senior Legal Aid Advisor to oversee our legal aid contract.
Main Role:
- Manage and motivate the Immigration Team and supervise the client work.
- Manage and conduct a caseload of immigration advice and casework.
- Ensure that LRMN complies with all regulatory bodies including SRA, IAA, Legal Aid Agency and ICO
- To be responsible for the professional development of the Immigration team
Please see the job pack attached for additional information.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Chief Executive Officer
Salary: c.£75 - 80,000 per annum
Hours: Full time 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Location: The role is, of necessity, office based, although flexibility for home working is expected where appropriate. Evening and weekend work will be required to attend networking and other events.
At Sussex community Foundation we are approaching our 20th anniversary. As we celebrate this milestone, we are looking for an ambitious and dynamic chief executive to lead us into the next 20 years, enabling us to make Sussex a fairer and more equal place.
At Sussex Community Foundation we bring inspirational people together to create the change Sussex needs. In our first 20 years we have built a reputation across the county as an authoritative voice in local philanthropy, attracting and retaining new Fundholders to the Foundation.
As a leading grant maker in the county, our reputation within the voluntary sector is incredibly important to us. We want to ensure that our future Chief Executive builds on these trusted relationships.
We have an experienced and influential Board who will support you in your role, backed up by an enthusiastic and committed team of experts in both fundraising and grant making.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Mark Spofforth OBE FCA - Chair of Trustees
Closing date: Monday 5 January 2026 - noon
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To champion and enable all who want to make a positive contribution to our local area through effective philanthropy and community action.



Job summary
Job title - Fundraising and Membership Officer
Responsible to - Fundraising Operations Manager
Salary - £24,645 - £26,275 FTE per annum (pro rata)
(£19,716 - £21,020 actual) Exact salary dependent on experience
Hours of work - Part time - 28 hours per week (0.8 FTE). We consider part-time/job-share and flexible working requests
Annual leave - 30 days + 8 bank holidays per year pro rata
Location - This role is hybrid - split between home working and our Bristol office. You will be required to work a minimum of 50% of your hours from the office each week.
Job purpose
This role will underpin the operation of our fundraising and membership programmes, with a mixture of public facing interactions and focused operational, database work.
Our long-standing membership scheme is an integral part of our fundraising at Action for ME, and we are fortunate to have a generous membership base of over 3,000 loyal supporters. You will be the main point of contact for our members, ensuring they feel valued and connected to our work, as well as supporting efforts to increase our current membership.
You will also be responsible for the smooth running of crucial operational processes for our membership, trading and individual giving income streams, both during fundraising campaigns and day to day. With a commitment to continuous improvement of these systems, you will help us to increase the efficiency and quality of our stewardship, retain our donors and bring in new supporters.
Key duties
Membership
- Be the main point of contact for our members and provide high quality stewardship over the phone, by email and by letter, always ensuring consistent and high-quality communication.
- Be responsible for delivering operational tasks relating to the membership scheme and improving their efficiency. Including, but not limited to, gift importing and processing, data administration, thanking members, processing renewals and sending out renewal reminders.
- Work with the Fundraising Operations Manager and our Senior Supporter Engagement Officer to monitor the performance of the membership programme and support its growth.
- Maintenance and creation of the mailing lists for our membership magazine, InterAction. Assist with the distribution of the magazine across all channels (post, email, audio).
Individual Giving & Trading
- Ensure that gifts are processed, recorded and thanked appropriately in a timely manner; and that database records are kept up to date, in line with fundraising data regulations.
- Assisting with the administration of our Winter and Spring raffles and Lottery programme.
- Work with the Fundraising Operations Manager and the wider team to maximise fundraising potential using data and donor insights/feedback.
- Maintain a high standard of data quality and record keeping on our database, ensuring our fundraising processes and procedures are applied in line with all regulatory and governance requirements including GDPR and those of the Fundraising Regulator.
- Processing all outgoing post for the Fundraising team, including online shop orders, from our Bristol office. Complete other office-based tasks as required. You will be required to work at least 50% of your hours from the office.
- Work alongside the fundraising team to deliver our strategy and workplans, including involvement in projects and fundraising campaigns as required.
Other duties
- To attend and contribute constructively to team meetings and other meetings as required
- To positively promote the work and activities of Action for ME at all times
- To contribute to the team’s overall strategy delivery, annual planning and budgeting.
- To undertake any other reasonable activity in line with the responsibilities of the post as requested by the Fundraising Operations Manager, Director of Fundraising & Development or the Chief Executive.
- Act as an advocate for the Charity and its work.
Person Specification
Experience and knowledge
- Demonstrable experience in building relationships with customers or stewarding supporters and donors.
- Experience using Microsoft Excel for work, including basic excel functions, basic formulas and list tools.
- Experience of using a CRM database, preferably Raiser’s Edge
- Minimum 2 years previous fundraising experience (desirable)
Skills and Behaviours
- A confident multitasker who is comfortable dealing with a variety of enquiries and managing a varied workload.
- Excellent verbal communicator, skilled in engagement, empathy and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent written communication skills including creating reports to measure progress.
- Ability to use own initiative, solve problems, work independently and to work well in a team.
- An understanding of data protection including UKGDPR
- Strong IT skills, including the ability to use Microsoft Office, databases and web-related programmes and software.
- An understanding of ME and the impact on people affected by it (desirable).
Attitudes and values
- Enthusiasm
- Integrity
- Resilient
Key competencies
- Effective communicator
- Results driven
- Attention to detail
Our mission is to improve the lives of people affected by ME. Better meeting their needs today while taking action to secure change for tomorrow.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Chief Executive Officer – The Abbey Centre
Location: The Abbey Centre, Westminster, London (site-based role, flexible working available)
Salary: £90,000 – £95,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent (Full-time, 37.5 hours/week; regular evening attendance for events as required)
Could you lead a much-loved community hub through its next chapter of stability, growth and civic impact?
About The Abbey Centre
Our charity has served the community of south Westminster since 1948 and has occupied The Abbey Centre building, a converted Victorian public bath house a stone’s throw from Westminster Abbey, since 1991. We are a site-based community hub and social enterprise, combining community services, training and outreach with venue hire, an on-site café and catering to generate income that supports our charitable work.
We work across employability, health and wellbeing, volunteering and practical support for vulnerable residents; the Centre welcomes people of all ages and backgrounds, and sees over 1,000 visits each week. Our strong partnerships with Westminster City Council, statutory bodies and corporate donors underpin commissioned activity and solidify our position as a trusted local delivery partner.
This is an opportunity for a visionary but hands-on leader to preserve the Centre’s warm, inclusive culture and outstanding reputation while further professionalising systems, developing our income, and shaping a multi-year strategy that secures the building and grows impact.
As our next Chief Executive Officer, you will:
• Strategy & Impact: lead a collaborative listening phase and then develop and deliver a 3–5 year strategy and rolling business plan that defines the Centre’s core offer and impact targets.
• Governance & Finance: own the annual budget and medium-term financial modelling, deliver full-cost recovery across activity lines and present timely, accurate management information to trustees.
• Operational Leadership: ensure continuity of community services, venue trading and café operations and strengthen operational systems including safeguarding, H&S and business continuity.
• Income Generation: drive commercial performance of venue hire, events and catering, professionalise fundraising (major donors, legacies, corporate partnerships) and lead bids for multi-year statutory contracts.
• Community & Partnerships: sustain and deepen strategic relationships with Westminster City Council, commissioners, local partners and corporate supporters to secure commissioned work and philanthropic income.
• Estate Stewardship: manage day-to-day stewardship of the Centre’s significant ageing building, overseeing maintenance, lease/compliance obligations and contractor relationships.
• People & Culture: build a cohesive senior team, embed clear role accountabilities, performance management and development, and protect the Centre’s welcoming culture while managing change.
• Brand & Profile: act as a visible ambassador locally and with funders to raise the Centre’s profile and champion its social value.
Who you are:
• A seasoned senior leader with proven experience in a small/medium charity, community organisation or social enterprise that combines front-line delivery with significant premises/estate responsibility.
• Demonstrable track record of leading strategic development and delivering organisational growth while balancing hands-on operational leadership.
• Strong commercial and earned-income expertise, with experience of running successful commercial – ideally site-based - operations.
• Confident in winning and managing statutory contracts and multi-year grant programmes; credible with local authorities, commissioners and corporate partners.
• Financially literate with direct budget and cash-flow accountability and experience of full-cost recovery modelling.
• A collaborative, visible and warm ambassador who builds trust quickly, communicates clearly and can present concise management information to trustees.
Why The Abbey Centre?
• A powerful mission: deliver practical services, companionship and opportunity for south Westminster residents in a civic, high-impact setting.
• A prominent, historic central Westminster location and a cherished community building offering scope for strategic estate planning and growth.
• A warm, loyal staff team and an engaged board navigating a positive leadership transition.
• A social enterprise model where successful trading directly funds frontline services and creates a platform for entrepreneurial leadership.
• The opportunity to shape a multi-year strategy that secures the long-term future of the charity and grows its impact in the community.
For full details of the role including how to apply, please download the full appointment brief. For an informal and confidential conversation about this position, please contact Jenny Hills at Harris Hill via the apply button with times to speak and (optional but appreciated) a CV or professional profile which will be treated with the strictest confidence.
Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 12th January 2026
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
Lead the delivery of one of the UK’s most respected medical conference programmes during an exciting period of growth and celebration.
Join the British Society of Gastroenterology as Events Manager and shape high-profile, inclusive events that make a real impact.
The British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG) is the leading professional body for gastroenterology and hepatology in the UK, supporting a multidisciplinary community of clinicians and researchers committed to improving digestive health outcomes. We are seeking an experienced Events Manager (Maternity Cover) to take ownership of our national and international events portfolio, including our flagship annual conference, BSG LIVE.
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you will lead the end-to-end delivery of conferences, meetings and digital events -from early planning and stakeholder engagement through to delivery, evaluation and continuous improvement. You will work closely with colleagues, committees, Professional Conference Organisers and external suppliers to ensure events are engaging, well-managed, financially sound and aligned with BSG’s strategic priorities.
This is a varied, high-impact role combining strategic oversight with hands-on delivery. You will manage budgets, oversee suppliers, collaborate on event marketing and communications, and champion best practice in accessibility, inclusion and sustainability. As BSG approaches its 90th anniversary in 2027, you will also play a key role in supporting Project 90, enhancing member experience and celebrating excellence across the profession.
We are looking for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, brings strong project management skills, and enjoys delivering complex events to a high standard. Experience within a membership organisation, charity or professional body - particularly within healthcare, science or education would be advantageous.
In return, BSG offers a flexible, hybrid working environment, the opportunity to work on high-profile national events, and the chance to contribute to an organisation with a clear mission and strong values.
Please submit a CV (no more than 2 pages) and supporting statement (no more than 2 pages)
We are looking for someone who:
- Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust with key stakeholders
- Has experience of supporting the wellbeing of caring professionals, ideally with those in Christian ministry
- Is familiar with the Anglican diocesan structures and culture
- Is a strategic thinker with experience in partnership development
- Shares our vision to see flouishing clergy
This newly created role within St Luke's is supported by a generous grant from the Henry Smith Foundation to develop our wellbeing programmes over the next three years. The Associate Director will engage with dioceses and individual clergy as they explore and embed our wellbeing programmes.
The post holder will represent St Luke's and our Christian ethos within senior diocesan teams and help shape and deliver our strategic vision for flourishing clergy. This role will support the advancing clergy reflection programme and support dioceses, other networks and communities and Theological Educational Institutions in establishing wellbeing practices.
The role is home based with travel around the UK as required. There will be a requirement to be in London at least once a month for team meetings.
This role carries an occupational requirement for the postholder to be a practicing Christian, in accordance with Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. The role involves representing and upholding the Christian ethos of St Luke’s in both internal leadership and external engagement.
Please see job pack for more information.
Applicants must have eligibility to work in the UK.
A leading charity in clergy wellbeing and mental health
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Position: National Services Volunteering Officer
Type: Full-time (35 hours a week), permanent
Location: Office-based in London with flexibility to work remotely
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
We’re looking for a passionate and organised individual to support volunteers who deliver our national services. This is a fantastic opportunity to help create a positive, inclusive, and safe volunteering culture that empowers volunteers to provide impactful support.
About the role
As National Services Volunteer Officer, you’ll support around 50 volunteers who contribute to our peer support services, virtual community services, and support hub. You’ll play a key role in recruiting, training, and developing volunteers, ensuring they feel valued and confident in their roles. You’ll also work closely with service delivery teams to maintain high standards of wellbeing, safety, and recognition for volunteers.
What you’ll do
- Recruit, train, and provide ongoing support to volunteers delivering national services.
- Offer day-to-day guidance and feedback, ensuring volunteers deliver safe and effective support.
- Manage volunteering rotas for the virtual support hub and maintain accurate records.
- Collaborate with teams to ensure volunteer resources and training meet organisational standards.
- Promote inclusivity and reduce barriers to volunteering.
- Handle safeguarding concerns promptly and in line with policy.
About you
We’re looking for someone who has:
- Experience supporting multi-channel or remote services, ideally in a health or charity setting.
- Experience managing volunteers (or staff), including recruitment, training, and wellbeing support.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build strong relationships.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage workloads effectively.
- Knowledge of quality standards and safeguarding practices.
Closing date for applications: 9:00 on Monday 5 January 2026
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
Salary
£15,069 - £17,400 (22.5 hours per week) per annum (£25,115 – £29,000 per annum full time equivalent (FTE) for 37.5 hours per week) – pending salary review in April 2026.
Contract
Fixed term, funded by the National Lottery, until 31st March 2030.
Location
Devon – travelling widely in and around the county, with some home working.
About Resource Futures
We want to create a future where organisations, people and communities can thrive and rebalance their relationship with material resources.
Resource Futures is an organisation accelerating the shift towards a circular world: putting restorative practices of reuse, repair, recycling at the heart of the fight to address the climate crisis. We help governments, businesses, NGOs and non-profits embrace regenerative change.
We are non-profit-distributing and have a close-knit team of 50+ trusted employees who collaborate across various areas of the business. Our multi-disciplined and connected approach sets us apart from the competition and enables us to build robust solutions that have a meaningful impact in the world.
We are passionate not only about what we do but how we do it, and we’re proud to be a part of the global B Corp movement to use business as a force for good. Employee-owned and independent, we’re all about helping each team member grow, and together striving towards our goal of creating a sustainable world.
The opportunity
We are recruiting two part-time Project Officers to support the Together for Tomorrow Project, a five-year National Lottery-funded programme supporting grassroots climate action across Devon. Working in close partnership with Libraries Unlimited, you will support delivery to new and established grassroots groups who are working, or seek to work, with libraries, helping communities to develop practical climate initiatives and inspiring libraries to become active sustainability hubs.
You will support the creation of toolkits, training and new activities, while also supporting monitoring and reporting. The role blends hands-on delivery and behind the scenes support to groups.
This role sits within the CAG (Community Action Groups) Devon team, a network that supports community groups to take action on reuse, repair, food waste, composting, biodiversity and wider sustainability issues. CAG provides the tools and support that groups need to thrive, including training, resources, and opportunities to connect with others. Your role will contribute to the consolidation of the network and its membership across Devon.
The role can be worked flexibly across 3 days a week. This will include some work during evenings and weekends.
You will be expected to travel widely across Devon, and this will be reimbursed. Whilst we promote public transport where possible, due to the rural nature of the county a current full driving licence with own transport, and necessary business use insurance, or ability to travel easily around Devon County is required.
What you will be doing
Day to day project support
· Helping groups run initiatives and activities at libraries, and at other community spaces, supporting with event planning and engaging diverse audiences.
· Supporting groups to set up and get started, or to develop new activities.
· Responding to enquiries from CAG groups and other organisations.
· Co-ordinating training and events.
· Attending CAG events and planning meetings.
· Building and maintaining partnerships with grassroots groups, libraries and underrepresented communities.
· Assisting with group and event risk assessments, insurance documents, safeguarding policies and other related administration.
· Creation and dissemination of guides and resources to support the projects.
Publicity and communications
· Generating content and building online audiences for social media and CAG Devon’s regular newsletter.
· Assisting groups with effective publicity for their events, including 1-2-1 social media clinics.
· Producing publicity material, news releases, stories/case studies and articles relating to the Together for Tomorrow Project.
· Speaking in public about the Together for Tomorrow Project, CAG Devon and the work of its members.
· Working with the CAG team to promote and deliver events.
· Liaising with the wider CAG team to ensure a coherent CAG support offer to grassroots community groups across Devon.
· Working with the Library Unlimited Outreach Officers to promote events.
Administration
· Liaising with and supporting groups, and gathering documentation, as part of the membership joining process.
· Logging communications with groups and partners in the CAG database.
· Keeping mailing lists and database up to date.
· Monitoring projects, utilising tools such as Excel, SurveyMonkey and the CAG data collection tool.
· Supporting with quarterly and annual reporting.
· Assisting the project team with any other administrative tasks that they require.
· Supporting groups to use the CAG data collection tool, to help them demonstrate their impact.
· Collecting data and testimonials/stories from CAG groups and the general public.
The essentials
· Passion for the community/voluntary sector.
· Experience of setting up and delivering new initiatives and activities with community groups and volunteers.
· Experience of social media.
· Competent IT user, particularly Microsoft packages and web.
· Previous experience in a role in communications and/or public engagement.
· Excellent organisational and time management skills to meet deadlines.
· Good communication skills (e.g. written, verbal, presentation).
· Ability to take and edit photos/videos.
· Confidence to engage with the public and present to groups.
· Experience of organising and leading events.
· Great people skills.
· Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
· Willingness to work evenings and weekends to support community engagement (approximately one to two times a month).
· Current full driving licence with own transport, and necessary business use insurance, or ability to travel easily around Devon County.
· Proactive and problem-solving attitude.
Great to haves
· Knowledge of sustainability issues such as resource use, waste and recycling, biodiversity/wildlife, energy and active travel.
· Knowledge of Devon and Devon communities.
· Experience of running or being actively involved with a community group.
· Experience of working with schools and/or businesses.
· Knowledge/experience of Social Enterprise Development.
· Experience of engaging with difficult to reach audiences.
· Understanding of the barriers to volunteering and steps that can be taken to address these.
Benefits
· Embedded flexi working culture.
· 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, each year (pro rata for part-time hours) – flexibility to work or use some bank holidays for annual leave.
· Buying and selling annual leave policy to add further flexibility around how you manage your work/non-work time and give you better control over how much and when you take leave from work.
· Paid volunteer time each year (a full day for those working 19 hours or more per week, and a half day for those working up to 18.75 hours per week).
· Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
· Enhanced sick pay.
· Scottish Widows pension plan – the company will match up to 7% of your contribution.
· Group life assurance cover.
· Healthcare portal offering 24/7 GP access and prescription service, mental health support, wellbeing advice, financial and legal guidance.
· Mental health and wellbeing group with trained mental health first aiders and responders, maintaining a focus on support for our team.
· A cycle to work scheme for all and on-site showers at the Bristol office.
· Home and tech scheme - costs at Currys and Ikea spread across 12 months, and up to 10% savings.
· Paid professional membership such as CIWM or ISEP.
· An opportunity to become a company member, contributing to decision making and the future direction and success of our business.
· Consultative Group – a group of employees providing an anonymous vehicle for employee voice, raising issues, proposing changes and engaging senior management.
· Regular line manager 1:1s and performance reviews, with opportunities to discuss and build targets that inspire and push you professionally.
· Annual training budget to ensure continued progression and development, as well as regular internal ‘Lunchtime Briefs’ and other sessions to share skills and knowledge across all roles.
· Two annual team away days, each followed by evening socials.
· Green and accessible Bristol office, surrounded by nature, and close to the harbourside.
· Accessible central Glasgow office close to local public transport links as well as cafés and shops, with various complementary facilities, events and networking opportunities.
· An opportunity to join a friendly, fun, professional, challenging, and supportive place to work, and a team that is collectively focused on making a positive impact.
Resource Futures is an equal opportunities employer. We strive to create a working environment where everyone can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment.
We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us in being themselves at work. We pride ourselves on working flexibly to enable our people to take care of their mental health and maintain a good life-work balance.
We are Disability Confident and a Living Wage employer, and our hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.
We recruit and treat everyone with equality and respect regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marital or partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. In line with the expectations set out in our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy, we place an obligation upon all of our people to respect and act in accordance with this statement.
Resource Futures operate a blind recruitment process which reduces bias and promotes diverse hiring. The hiring team do not have access to the application forms that include any personal details and select candidates for interview based only on information provided on Application Form – Part 2.
Please let us know if you would like to submit your application in a different format.
Closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 12th January 2026.
We aim to hold interviews for this role on 4th and 5th February 2026.
Our vision is to create a sustainable world. We support organisations, people and communities to thrive using material resources sustainably.
Our client is shaping a wilder future for our counties – protecting special places, restoring habitats and inspiring people to act for nature. As part of the UK’s fastest-growing movement for nature’s recovery, we lead with passion, integrity and bold thinking. Join a team where your work has purpose, your ideas matter, and you can help create lasting change for wildlife and people.
They're are seeking a Senior Business Transformation Manager to join our cause.
This is an exciting new role that will play a central part in transforming how the Trust operates. We need to ensure we have future-ready organisation to enable us to deliver our ambitious new Wilder strategy. The Senior Business Transformation Manager will lead a vital strand of organisational development work – modernising our systems, processes, and facilities to ensure we operate effectively, sustainably, and in full compliance with our legal and governance responsibilities. This role is perfect for a dynamic and adaptable leader who enjoys driving change in a fast-evolving organisation.
What you’ll be doing:
Working closely with the Director of Finance and Resources, you will lead a team of skilled specialists across several key business support functions including Facilities, IT & Digital Transformation, Governance & Compliance and Health & Safety.
You will drive change across these key areas, ensuring that we meet our net zero goals alongside developing modern, efficient and well managed business services; helping our 150+ staff work effectively and confidently. You’ll use your expertise to identify and implement improvements that help us grow and thrive as we work towards our mission of bringing wildlife back.
You will play a crucial role in supporting the smooth and effective operation of the Trust’s business management, Board of Trustees, and committees. Acting as Company Secretary on behalf of the Trustee Board, you will ensure the delivery of a first-class governance service, while also supporting the CEO and wider Executive team to operate more efficiently through improving ways of working and strengthening organisational processes.
About you:
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You’ll be a confident, forward-thinking leader with experience in delivering organisational or digital transformation in a complex, multi-site environment.
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You’ll combine strategic thinking with a practical, hands-on approach and have a passion for making organisations work better for people and the planet.
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You’ll be a supportive and strategic people manager, invested in helping your team develop and succeed, while creating an environment where skilled professionals can do their best work and make a real impact.
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With a focus on planning, problem-solving, and championing best practices, you’ll help align our business services and infrastructure with the Trust’s evolving needs and long-term goals.
Wild About Inclusion!
As an inclusive employer we recognise that our workforce needs to better reflect the communities in which we live and work. We encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly those underrepresented within our sector, including people from black, Asian, minority Ethnic backgrounds and people with disabilities. We are committed to creating a Movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities.
Disability Confident. We are proudly a Disability Confident Committed employer. The scheme is helping us recruit and retain great people to meet our workforce needs. As a member of the scheme, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. You can request adjustments including accessible formats of this vacancy by emailing us.
To be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme you must:
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Identify as being disabled which under the Equality Act 2010 means a physical or mental impairment which has a substantial*, long term** adverse effect on your ability to carry out normal day to day activities; or a long-term health condition; and;
(*Substantial is more than minor or trivial **Long-term means 12 months or more)
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Set out how you meet all the minimum qualifying criteria set out in the person specification for the post at the application and testing stages. This is a requirement for all candidates, not just those applying under the scheme.
We are happy to discuss the possibilities of hybrid and flexible working
This role will be based at our office in Curdridge, however, we are happy to accommodate a hybrid working routine, and discuss a pattern of work which mutually suits the candidate and the Trust. Traditionally, office hours are Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm with an hour lunch break. We value spending time working in-person to develop strong connections with each other and with our mission, so we although we offer hybrid working, we do not offer full home working within our roles.
We offer a wide range of benefits including a competitive salary, generous annual leave allowance, a contributory pension scheme, life assurance, learning and development support, 24-hour access to our employee assistance programme, discounted staff travel with our corporate partners Wightlink (subject to T&Cs), free parking at our sites and more.
Closing date: 09 January 2026. Applications will be reviewed for interview on a rolling basis, we may contact candidates before the closing date for interviews. We may close this vacancy early when we receive sufficient applications for this role.
To apply for the role, please click on the 'Apply Now' button at the top of the page. In the ‘supporting information’ section, you’ll need to demonstrate, with detailed examples, how you meet the job requirements using the Job Description and Person Specification below.
Please do not use artificial intelligence tools to assist you to complete the application form. We may not accept applications that have been completed utilising AI tools. If you would usually use tools such as these to assist you in filling in a form, please contact us to discuss this further and understand other options.
Salary: £46,000 per year Contract Type:
Permanent Location: UK (minimum 2 days per week in the London office)
Work Pattern: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week with the opportunity for flexible working hours
Reporting To: Chiara De Luca, Head of Impact, STEM Pathways
Please submit an anonymised CV and covering letter (please remove any identifying details such as name, address, photos) by midnight on 9 January via the Workable link. Your covering letter should outline:
● Your motivations for applying to Mission 44
● How this role fits into your career plans
● Experience (professional, voluntary or lived) that makes you a great fit for this role in line with our values and the criteria outlined in this job description.
Mission 44 supports young people to boost aspirations, achieve academically, and provide resources and industry exposure to access great STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) careers. Our motorsports engagement strategy, which sits under our global STEM strategy, seeks to accelerate sector-wide change in motorsport within the next three years. It leverages Mission 44’s convening power and our MSc Motorsports Scholarship programme to deliver measurable change across employers and increased access for young people from all underrepresented backgrounds to exciting roles in motorsports.
As the Senior Impact Manager, Motorsports Engagement, you will play a crucial role in developing and maintaining strategic relationships with motorsports employers to support young people from underrepresented backgrounds into early career opportunities. Working closely with Formula 1 and its teams, as well as a broader network of STEM-related organisations across the UK, US, and Brazil, you will lead collaboration efforts to influence inclusive recruitment and retention practices in motorsports, and enhance career access and progression. With a strong external focus, you will also support Mission 44’s fundraising goals, representing the organisation at high-profile events, stewarding key corporate accounts, and helping secure investment in our programmes and mission.
We’re looking for someone passionate about influencing employers, building consensus and using it to drive action. You’ll be highly organised, resilient, adaptable and skilled at building trusted relationships. You will be a proactive problem-solver, able to balance multiple priorities while ensuring young people feel supported and heard. If you’re motivated by creating opportunities for young people to drive change, we’d love you to join our team and help us strengthen the impact we make together.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
DELIVERY OF MOTORSPORTS ENGAGEMENT STRATEGY (70%)
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Play a key role in the development and execution of Mission 44’s new Motorsports strategy, to create access opportunities for young people from underrepresented backgrounds within STEM sectors, particularly motorsports.
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Build trusted relationships with key motorsport employers and stakeholders, including F1, F1 teams, FIA, and relevant STEM employers, to drive sector-wide change, focusing on increasing demand for underrepresented talent, adoption of inclusive recruitment practices, and awareness of Mission 44’s work and impact.
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Apply and continually improve the convening strategy and toolkits to Mission 44’s STEM work, helping determine when and how convening can most effectively support our goal of inspiring and supporting young people (aged 14–30) in the UK and US to access careers in STEM and motorsport.
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Collaborate with the Engagement Directorate, nonprofit partners and corporates to design and deliver high-impact STEM career experiences at Formula 1 races and other key events - some of which will be international - ensuring alignment with Mission 44’s objectives and offering young people meaningful exposure to career pathways.
EXTERNAL REPRESENTATION AND ENGAGEMENT (20%)
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Represent Mission 44 at Motorsport industry events, donor meetings, clearly articulating our global mission and impact with tailored messaging for each audience.
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Support cultivation and stewardship efforts as requested by the Engagement Directorate, engaging prospective donors and prioritising meetings that deliver the greatest strategic value.
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Advocate for Mission 44 at high-profile events and stakeholder meetings, championing greater industry engagement and driving impact.
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Support our storytelling and communications efforts to highlight success and progress while spotlighting challenges to potentially shape future advocacy.
MONITORING AND LEARNING (10%)
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Support the Head of Impact, STEM Pathways and the Head of Strategy and Learning to collect key impact data.
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Contribute to evaluation processes, seek and develop opportunities to raise awareness of Mission 44’s work to create early career pathways for young people.
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Assist with annual reporting and provide input into fundraising and communications materials where relevant.
ABOUT YOU: SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL
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Experience working in the motorsports sector and/or F1, with a strong network of connections.
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Knowledge of inclusive recruitment and retention practices.
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Strong understanding of early career pathways into STEM careers, particularly into the motorsport sector, and of barriers to access for people from underrepresented backgrounds.
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Strong expertise in programme design and implementation.
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Outstanding project management and organisational skills, with the ability to drive initiatives from concept to execution, including organising events and convening workshops in an inclusive and equitable way.
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Excellent relationship management and communications skills, with the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders across corporate, education and nonprofit sectors.
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Experience in building coalitions to meet collective goals.
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Experience in producing compelling reports and presentations to demonstrate measurable evidence of change.
DESIRABLE
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Experience working in international settings.
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Experience working with non-profit organisations, grantmaking foundations, or educational institutions.
PERSONAL QUALITIES
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Passionate about creating opportunities in STEM/motorsports for young people.
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Highly collaborative and adept at building and maintaining relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
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Resilient with demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment; the post-holder should be comfortable with change and uncertainty.
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Highly organised.
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Strategic with a strong personal commitment to learning and improvement.
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Possesses cultural sensitivity to work respectfully and effectively in different settings.
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Ability to work independently and also as part of a dynamic team; self-motivated and proactive.
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Committed to embedding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of work.
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Creative and solutions-oriented, with the confidence to share bold ideas.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
JOB TITLE: Senior Schools Education Officer - Digital Projects
DEPARTMENT: Education Team, Programmes Department, Foundation
LOCATION: Stamford Bridge (with regular delivery at educational establishments throughout the week)
CONTRACT: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
DIRECT REPORTS: Digital Blue -Education Officer
JOB FUNCTION: To lead, teach and deliver on behalf of Chelsea FC Foundation the innovative Digital Blue Project. This will include the delivery of a range of initiatives and programmes as we develop this area of STEM provision for our local beneficiaries, Foundation wide.
Closing date: 24th December
We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. In the event that we receive a large number of applications, the position may be filled before the listed closing date. To avoid missing out, please submit your application at your earliest convenience.
PLAY YOUR PART (Main Responsibilities):
- Oversee the delivery of our Foundation Digital Blue programme; in line with Foundation outcomes and line management of associated officers and coordinators to ensure all elements meet required standards
- Develop and deliver further Digital Blue programme schemes to inspire participants of all targeted ages involved in the programme – which includes the creation of resources and promotional materials.
- Work collaboratively across the Foundation on our Digital Blue initiatives to identify potential service gaps, and potential for further grants to develop provision.
- Work with the Schools Education Manager and Futures Manager to identify development opportunities and service gaps within existing programmes.
- Support the Philanthropic Partnerships Team and Grants Teams with approaching suitable partners and/or funders as identified to develop programme funding opportunities.
- Attend Local Strategic Partnership Meetings to raise awareness of our local provision, and then network to enhance new funding and delivery opportunities
- Coordinate and devise scheduling or the delivery of Digital Education programme, including schools based and stadium sessions
- To successfully manage relationships with participants, schools, community settings and partners as part of the programme.
- To undertake any other Foundation activities that may be required in addition to the role.
DO THE RIGHT THING (Our Expectations):
- To demonstrate and live by the club’s values; Here to Win, Be Brave, Do the Right Thing, Play Your Part, Many Teams, One Club and Proud to Be Chelsea
- To adhere to the Foundation’s policies and procedures, including Health & Safety, Financial Authorisation, Confidentiality and GDPR.
- To act as an ambassador for diversity, equality, and inclusion, and demonstrate a positive commitment by treating others fairly in line with our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy and reporting any acts of discrimination through appropriate channels
- To create a safe environment and act to protect all young people and vulnerable adults that are either in your care or attending club premises, and report any concerns to the Safeguarding Lead
- To report any misconduct or suspected misconduct to the HR Department
HERE TO WIN (Measures of Performance):
- To provide opportunities that are best in class and industry leading demonstrating high performance.
- To demonstrate excellent subject knowledge and provide to support to others with developing their own STEM subject knowledge.
- To be responsible for and ensure that all data, monitoring, and evaluation is captured and inputted onto data management systems.
- To be an inspiring role model, creating a safe, positive and fun environment in which to motivate and encourage children and young people to learn.
- To ensure that all digital education programmes are delivered within the budgetary constraints.
- To develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including schools, colleges, local authorities, voluntary sector organisations and other funders
- Complete and submit high quality project reports at 6-month intervals, or as and when required internally or in accordance with the needs of each funder.
- To achieve weekly and monthly targets as set out by the Skills & Learning Manager.
- To attend regular team and organisation meetings reporting key performance achievements/areas for improvement.
- To demonstrate the ability to drive and innovate new and existing opportunities individually and as part of a dynamic team.
- To have the ability to work in a confident and flexible manner, and understand the importance of private and confidential material
- Ensure success stories are captured through working with Chelsea FC Foundation/Chelsea FC media staff.
PROUD TO BE CHELSEA (Person Specification):
Qualifications:
Essential
- Relevant professional and/or academic qualifications or a minimum of 2 years’ experience in the industry sector
- Emergency Aid and Safeguarding Children Certificates
Desirable
- Level 2 or above Youth Work Qualification
- Clean Driving Licence
Experience:
Essential
- A knowledge and understanding of digital programmes and other STEM related activities.
- Experience of delivering sessions to children & young people in primary and secondary school settings.
- Experience in line-management of full-time and sessional staff members
- Ability to manage own timetable, meet multiple deadlines and work flexible hours, which may include evenings and school holidays.
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Desirable
- Teaching Qualifications (PETTL / PGCE)
- Outstanding track record in developing education programmes and opportunities for groups who may be hard to reach
- Knowledge of Chelsea FC Foundation, CCO’s and Football Charity programmes
- Knowledge of PLCF and PLPFA funded projects
- Knowledge of Monitoring & Evaluation and quality assurance programmes relevant to the industry sector
- GDPR knowledge compliance
In return: (Benefits)
- 25 days annual leave (+ Bank Holidays) After three years’ service, AL days increase to 28.
- Pension Contribution (5%)
- Life Assurance (4 x base salary)
- Private healthcare through Vitality
- C2W (Cycle to Work scheme)
- Chelsea Ticket Membership Program – enables employees to purchase tickets for home games 49 days prior to the match
- Free staff lunches at Stamford Bridge (Mon-Fri)
- Discount on club and club-affiliated products (Megastore, Nike 25% discount, Stadium Tours, onsite bar/restaurant etc)
- Employee Assistance Program, Mental Health first aiders and a strong well-being community
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:
At Chelsea we recognise that the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths and we are taking positive action to ensure our existing colleagues and job applicants can fully be themselves and bring their own unique experiences and perspectives to Chelsea FC. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.
If you need reasonable adjustments made to the recruitment process, please reach out to your recruiter, who will be able to advise and support you.
Chelsea FC is fully committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children, young people and adults at risk (vulnerable groups). We therefore require all successful applicants to complete a DBS Check prior to starting employment. Depending on the role, successful applicants may also be required to undergo other child protection screening where appropriate.
We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic and experienced safeguarding professional to work as Cathedral Safeguarding Officer.
The post-holder will work with the Canon Chancellor in his role as Chapter Safeguarding Lead (CSL) to raise and maintain awareness and understanding throughout the Cathedral community of the safeguarding needs of children and adults, and actively promote a culture to ensure that safeguarding is of paramount importance.
The post holder will work closely and collaboratively with the Diocesan Safeguarding Team and other Safeguarding bodies.
As part of their role, the Cathedral Safeguarding Officer (CSO) will work closely with the CSL, the Diocesan Safeguarding Team including the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisory Panel (DSAP) and the Diocesan Safeguarding Executive Committee (SEC); all other relevant stakeholders including Chapter, Residentiary Canons, staff, the Senior Management Group, Cathedral Safeguarding Committee, King’s School Rochester, and all relevant external agencies, e.g., CofE National Safeguarding Team (NST), Police and Probation services, local authorities, Domestic Abuse Services. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is in place between the Cathedral and Diocese concerning shared working relationships and adherence to Diocesan Polices and use of the National Case Management System.
Rochester Cathedral is committed to a culture of safeguarding, especially for children, young people, and vulnerable adults. The Cathedral has adopted the Church of England policy statement ‘Promoting a Safer Church (2017)’; Safeguarding Learning and Development (2024) and the Safer Recruitment and People Management Guidance (2021). Every member of our team is recruited according to these policies and is required to complete safeguarding training.
The Cathedral has committed to achieve net zero carbon by 2030 in accordance with General Synod’s vote for the whole of the Church of England to achieve this status in recognition of the global climate emergency. All employees are expected to contribute their efforts in achieving this goal. The Cathedral currently holds the Silver Eco Church Award conferred by the Christian Charty, A Rocha UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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Want to work in a vibrant, dynamic and youth driven organisation that is protecting children’s health by transforming the food system?
Be part of the creative, agile and growing team empowering Bite Back’s exceptional teenage activists. As our Director of Finance and Operations you will make a real difference to our mission to help make the food system healthier and fairer.
As a key member of the Leadership Team, the Director of Finance & Operations provides strategic and operational leadership across finance, people, digital, operations and governance. They ensure the charity is financially sustainable, well-run, compliant and values-driven, so that our resources, systems and culture are aligned with our mission.
They will be accountable for the following areas:
Strategic leadership & organisational development
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Act as a strategic partner to the CEO and Leadership Team, shaping organisational strategy and translating it into robust financial, people and operational plans.
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Lead the annual organisational planning cycle, ensuring objectives, budgets and KPIs are aligned to the strategy and are realistic, affordable and measurable.
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Champion a culture of accountability, inclusion, learning and collaboration across the charity, role-modelling our values in leadership and decision making.
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Provide clear, insight-driven analysis and recommendations to support major strategic decisions (e.g. growth, new programmes, partnerships, investments, cost management).
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Lead and develop the Finance & Operations team (Finance, Fundraising, HR, IT/systems, operations) building a high-performing, service-oriented function that supports colleagues to deliver impact.
Financial strategy, planning & stewardship
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Develop and keep under review the charity’s financial strategy, ensuring long-term sustainability, appropriate reserves and effective use of resources.
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Lead and coordinate the annual budget and medium-term financial planning process, working closely with budget holders to create robust, activity-based budgets.
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With the support of the Senior Finance Manager, provide timely, accurate and insightful financial reporting to the CEO, Leadership Team and Board, including management accounts, restricted funds reporting, cashflow and forecasts.
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Maintain robust financial controls, policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, accounting standards and Charity Commission / Companies House requirements.
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Lead the relationship with external auditors and oversee the annual audit process, ensuring high-quality statutory accounts and a culture of continuous improvement in financial controls.
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Oversee financial aspects of funding bids, contracts and grant reporting, including costing models, financial due diligence and project / restricted fund monitoring.
People, culture & HR
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Champion Bite Back’s values - Fresh, Resilient, Respectful, Energetic, and Real - in all your work.
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Provide strategic oversight of HR, working closely with the HR & People Manager on people strategy, workforce planning, recruitment, employee relations and HR operations.
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Champion a positive, inclusive and psychologically safe workplace culture. Lead on embedding diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) across the organisation, shaping recruitment, policies, culture and practices so that staff from all backgrounds feel welcomed, represented, supported and able to flourish.
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Lead the organisation-wide objective-setting and performance management framework, ensuring clear expectations, regular feedback and fair, constructive review processes.
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Oversee learning and development approaches so that staff and managers have the skills, tools and support to perform at their best and develop their careers.
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Ensure all people-related policies and procedures (including safeguarding where appropriate), are up-to-date, legally compliant, values-aligned and consistently implemented.
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Oversee pensions, insurance, payroll and benefits ensuring these are well-managed, compliant and provide value for money.
Digital, data, IT & systems
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Work alongside the Digicomms team to support the organisation’s digital and technology strategy, ensuring systems and tools are fit for purpose and future-focused.
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Ensure the charity’s CRM (Salesforce) is effectively governed, embedded and used across the organisation, with clear ownership, training and data standards.
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Oversee data protection and information security, ensuring GDPR compliance, robust data governance and adherence to frameworks such as Cyber Essentials where relevant.
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Manage relationships with IT and systems suppliers, ensuring contracts are well-specified, performance is monitored and services deliver value for money.
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Lead the design and continuous improvement of cross-organisational systems and processes to reduce duplication, improve user experience and increase efficiency.
Operations, facilities & supplier management
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Oversee the effective management of the charity’s co-working space in Fivefields and any hybrid / remote working arrangements, ensuring they are safe, inclusive and support collaborative working.
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Plan for future workspace needs in line with organisational growth, culture and budget.
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Lead procurement and supplier management, together with the Operations & Contracts Manager, for key operational services, ensuring contracts are well-managed and aligned with our ethical, environmental and sustainability commitments.
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Ensure robust health and safety arrangements are in place and implemented across all activities, including appropriate policies, risk assessments and training.
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Oversee business continuity planning and disaster recovery arrangements so that critical operations can continue in the event of disruption.
Governance, risk & compliance
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Act as Company Secretary and secretary to the Board, ensuring effective governance processes and high-quality information flows between the executive and trustees.
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Ensure timely and accurate compliance with Charity Commission, Companies House and any other regulatory or funder requirements, including statutory filings and returns.
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Lead the development, maintenance and regular review of the organisational risk register, ensuring an appropriate appetite for risk and clear mitigation actions.
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Provide assurance to the Board and its committees on the effectiveness of internal controls and compliance frameworks across finance, HR, data protection, health & safety and other key areas.
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Coordinate the review, approval, communication and implementation of organisational policies, ensuring staff are inducted, trained and clear on their responsibilities.
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Support the Chair and CEO in planning Board and committee agendas, ensuring trustees are well-supported to discharge their duties and have appropriate information to make decisions.
Please apply with a CV and a covering statement telling us why you’re a good fit for this role. Your covering statement must include answers to the four questions we ask in the application pack. If you do not answer these questions we will not be able to consider your application.
OUR MISSION IS TO CHANGE THE WAY UNHEALTHY FOOD IS MADE, MARKETED AND SOLD, ESPECIALLY TO CHILDREN.
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