Service manager jobs in islington, greater london
This is a part-time role (28 hours per week) and the salary will be paid pro rata accordingly.
About us
City Bridge Foundation (registered charity 1035628) is a unique and historic charity, with origins dating back to 1097. Formally established by Royal Charter in 1282, CBF continues to play a vital role in London today. City Bridge Foundation’s primary purpose is to maintain and support five of London’s most iconic Thames Bridges and its secondary purpose is to deliver further impact through its charitable funding activities. The City of London Corporation is the corporate trustee of City Bridge Foundation.
City Bridge Foundation’s activities are supported by the returns from its £1.6 billion investment portfolio, part of which is made up of the historic endowment fund held by the charity. Without this fund, City Bridge Foundation would not be able to carry out its work supporting the people of London.
About you
We are seeking an exceptional Investments Analyst to support the effective monitoring and reporting of CBF’s investment portfolio, ensuring alignment with our strategic financial objectives and broader mission.
Reporting to the Charities Technical & Strategic Finance Manager, this role would suit an enthusiastic finance professional with strong analytical skills and a passion for collaborating across teams. In addition, you will play a key role in developing impact measurement frameworks, including in relation to our Climate Action Strategy, and conduct due diligence reviews for social investment proposals.
You should also be able to demonstrate that you:
- are a fully qualified (CCAB or CIMA) accountant
- have relevant experience working in the charitable sector including working with larger charities with a minimum income of £30m, with investment portfolios of a minimum of £10m
- have practical knowledge of the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) that you can apply
- have the ability to organise and prioritise a range of diverse data with a focus on problem solving.
Previous experience of supporting investment management activities is not a pre-requisite of this role – the ability to apply your analytical skills is what we are looking for!
Further information
This is a permanent contract role at 28 hours/week based in Guildhall, Central London. Flexible working arrangements are currently in place with a current requirement to attend the office 3 days per week pro-rata. Time can also be spent at the offices at Tower Bridge.
We are values-based and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Equity, diversity and inclusion is as important in our staff and governance as it is in our charitable activities. The City Corporation is a Disability Confident employer and positively welcomes applications from disabled people.
Closing date: 12 noon on Wednesday 1st October 2025
To apply online please click the Apply online button.
If this role is advertised as a secondment, secondments are subject to the agreement of your department releasing you, therefore, you need to discuss this with your line manager prior to applying. The purpose of this will be to discuss what, if any, impact your secondment might have on the service and service delivery should your application be successful, and how this might be addressed.
The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
We reserve the right to close the advert earlier should we receive a high number of applications.
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Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Then Advance Charity could be the career choice for you!
We are looking for a Domestic Abuse Housing Manager
Salary: £33,000 - £39,000
Location: Hammersmith (some travel to other service locations - Finsbury Park and Stratford)
Contract: Permanent
Hours p/w 35 hours (up to 2 days WFH)
This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010. Please note: Any offer of employment will be made subject to references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK, and satisfactory enhanced DBS check. This role is also subject to Police Vetting.
About us
Advance is an award-winning and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women and girls survivors of domestic abuse and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending. We believe in empowering women and girls to lead safe, non-violent, equal lives so that they can flourish and contribute to the community.
We are a community-based organisation who lead in best practice approaches to supporting women in their local community. We achieve this by being available to meet and support women in local settings and at our women’s centres, and by working in close partnership with other agencies.
Our values are to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
About the role:
You will be working for Advance London service as an experienced Domestic Housing Manager, responsible for overseeing the delivery of the London service. You will lead and manage the LWHSP project and the co-located IDVAs,
Being responsible for line managing and performance managing Regional Managers and project staff within the post holder’s responsibility, including annual appraisals and supervision.
Supporting Regional Managers to recruit, train and develop a team of competent and highly skilled IDVAs to provide a consistently high-quality service to women. Supporting IDVAs to ensure that Advance’s values, policies and procedures are embedded into service delivery.
Overseeing the management of caseloads and casework to a high-quality standard and monitoring the performance of your team, offering continuous coaching and feedback to ensure that Advance meets the specific KPIs and outcome measures for the contract, taking immediate action to manage poor performance as necessary.
About You:
To be successful as the Domestic Housing Manager you will need the below experience and skills:
You will bring your management experience of providing services to women experiencing Domestic Violence and Abuse including VAWG. With a significant experience of managing, developing and leading teams across a geographically dispersed region and remotely, including harnessing the strengths and potential of staff at all levels, building a strong team culture and maintaining staff motivation, particularly through periods of change. You will have substantial delivery of collaborative working with external agencies, stakeholders, subcontracted partners and extensive management of frontline workers
How to apply:
Please submit your up-to-date CV with a supporting statement. Please note that only applications made via the job advert on the Advance careers page, and those that include a cover letter will be considered.
Closing date: 27th September but interviews are taking place on a rolling basis
*Advance reserves the right to close the advert early, or on the appointment of a candidate
What we can offer you - Employee Benefits:
- A 35-hour working week
- An exceptional 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata for part time), PLUS public holidays on top (that's nearly 40 days paid holiday per year!)
- Additional days off to celebrate International Women’s Day, and for religious observance and moving home
- Perkbox - an employee discount platform where you can receive free rewards as well as take advantage of savings on clothes, groceries, travel, leisure and more
- Pension scheme
- Enhanced maternity/adoption provision
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee eye-care scheme
- Clinical supervision for front line staff and first line management roles
- Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 for each referral who passes probation
- Organisation wide away days
- Thorough induction and training
- Career development pathways
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Under the Equality Act 2010, we are required to make any reasonable adjustments. If you have a disability as defined under this act and/or have special needs, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team will aim to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs.
Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities
We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and actively seek to recruit people from groups underrepresented in our current team. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay and benefits.
Safeguarding
Advance is committed to safeguarding and creating a culture of zero-tolerance of harm and expects all staff, including volunteers to share this commitment. We believe all individuals have the right to live their life free from violence and abuse and the right to feel and be safe. We have a suite of safeguarding policies, procedures and practice guidance, accessible to all staff, which promotes safeguarding and safer working practices across all our services and activities. When we recruit staff, we follow rigorous safer recruitment practices, this involves carrying out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, and identity checks. We ensure all staff undertake mandatory safeguarding training relevant to their role and responsibilities, to empower them to be competent and feel confident in recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding issues and promote wellbeing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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We want a world where no one dies from hunger. Life-threatening hunger is predictable, preventable and treatable. Join Action Against Hunger and together we will stop it in its tracks.
Action Against Hunger is an optimistic, inspiring place to work. We want passionate and dedicated people to help build a better world. We’re a creative team made up of people with a wide range of talents, styles and expertise. But we are united in our relentless dedication to end world hunger. No challenge is too big. With you we can do it. Join us.
We are seeking a Trusts and Foundations Manager to join our fundraising team.The Trusts and Foundations Manager will join a successful, yet ambitious team focused on building new stewardship and cultivation products to engage trusts and grow our supporter base. Working closely with colleagues from the other teams, the Trusts and Foundations Manager will identify new funding opportunities and steward existing partnerships.
The right candidate will be a self-starter, with excellent written and verbal communications skills, who is highly motivated and passionate about ending world hunger. They must bring experience of identifying potential new partnerships, securing gifts, and ongoing stewardship. We would love to hear from you if you’re interested in joining us. For more detailed information on the role – and to see whether you have the necessary experience - please download the attached pdf Job description.
Closing Date: 3-Oct-2025 23:30 Planned date to begin interviews: Wednesday 8th and Thursday 9th October 2025.
Please read the following carefully before making your application: then all you need to do is send your CV and write a supporting statement explaining why you want the job and how your skills and experience make you the right person for the role and where you saw this vacancy.
- As a UK based position, candidates must have the right to work in the UK
- We welcome applications from all sections of the community and we encourage as broad a range of candidates as possible. If you need any additional support to help you through this process, please let us know (contact details in the job pack)
- Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will only contact shortlisted candidates, within two weeks of the closing date Unfortunately, we cannot provide individual feedback
- If you experience any technical difficulties in submitting your application, please contact the charityjob helpdesk
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
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We are looking for a Garden Coordinator to nurture our award-winning urban rooftop garden. This part-time role is perfect for someone with a green thumb, a heart for education, and a knack for community engagement.
The ideal candidate: With experience in gardening and food growing you will have experience in building the skills and confidence of others in these areas. You have great organisational and time-management skills, in order to run our Gardening Trainee Scheme. You may also have experience in delivering relevant accredited qualifications related to horticulture and food growing.
Garden Maintenance and Development
• Ensure the rooftop garden is well-maintained, attractive and productive year-round.
• Develop and deliver seasonal planting plans, including food-growing for use in Providence Row’s kitchen.
• Manage garden budgets, materials and equipment responsibly.
• Oversee health & safety in the garden, ensuring safe practice for clients, volunteers and visitors.
Learning and Client Engagement
• Facilitate the Gardening Trainee Scheme, supporting participants to gain skills, confidence and progression opportunities.
• Deliver structured learning sessions and contribute to accredited training programmes.
• Support trainees with portfolio development and evidence gathering where required.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure clients with complex needs can engage meaningfully and safely in gardening activities.
Volunteers and Partnerships
• Supervise and support individual volunteers in the garden.
• Facilitate corporate volunteer challenges and group sessions.
• Work closely with the Catering team to align food-growing with kitchen needs.
Monitoring and Reporting
• Collect and share monitoring information with the Progression & Training Manager.
• Contribute to reports for funders, partners and stakeholders.
Other
• Occasionally contribute to organisation-wide events and activities.
• Work in line with Providence Row’s values of Compassion, Respect, Inclusiveness, Empowerment, and Justice.
If you're ready to dig deep and help our community flourish, apply now to become part of our Providence Row family. Let's grow together!
About us: For homeless people, or those at risk of homelessness, finding employment and housing opportunities can feel like an uphill battle, even more so if they’re affected by physical, mental health or substance misuse issues. Providence Row works with those affected by homelessness and those vulnerably housed in London, offering an integrated service of crisis support, advice and progression programmes. We ensure that people often excluded from mainstream services gain the support and opportunities they need to create a safe, healthy and sustainable life away from the streets.
Benefits
- 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Generous pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Employee assistance programme
- Monthly reflective practice
- Wide range of learning & development opportunities
Research shows some people, especially women and marginalized groups, may hesitate to apply unless they match all the criteria. However, we want to assure everyone that we encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of whether they fulfil every point in the job description. Your unique perspective matters to us – please apply with confidence.
Interviews:Please note that we will interview on a rolling basis and therefore encourage early applications.
Providence Row is a charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales; company number 07452798 registered charity number 1140192.
We tackle the root causes of homelessness to help people get off, and stay off, the streets.




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Paying £45,500 and offering benefits such as flexible hybrid working, Employee Assistance Programme, professional development, collaborative working environment plus more!
The Project Manager delivers projects that develop and enhance the premises and workplace. The projects will be varied and include life cycle asset replacement, refurbishment work, office moves, and packaged Mechanical, Electrical Public health services and Fire protection systems (MEPh), Fabric and Fire Safety works. The society occupies leased premises in a Grade 1 listed building and the projects are to be delivered to a high standard.
Essential criteria:
- Demonstrable experience of project coordination of a listed building refurbishment
- Comfortable stakeholder managing 3rd party contractors
- Proven experience of managing allocated resources and budgets efficiently
- Working knowledge of facilities management and construction in a workplace
- Excellent stakeholder ability and organisational skills
How to apply
If this sounds like the role for you, then we would love to hear back. We are reviewing CVs as and when we are receiving them so, if you are keen to apply, then please do so today!
TPP are always keen to speak with candidates looking to work in the sector so if this role isn’t quite right for you, please do check out our website www.tpp.co.uk and pop your CV over to us!
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
Salary: £27,007.50 FTE (£10,803 pro-rata) per annum (London Living Wage)
Hours: Part-time, 15 hours per week (0.4 FTE), preferably worked over 3 afternoons/evenings (Tue – Thu)
Location: On site at London Projects, and remote working as needed
Contract: Fixed-term Employee contract for 6 months
Do you want to work with multiple-award winning charity, FoodCycle? Our vision is to make food poverty, loneliness and food waste a thing of the past for every community – including our school communities!
We’ve partnered with 4 schools across London to bring our free community meal to their families after school hours, with the additional goal of helping connect families with each other and the school and introducing kids to new healthy food.
We’re looking for some additional help over the next 6 months to support the volunteer teams on site and make these meals happen. You’ll need to have an interest and experience in working with kids and families!
By joining us you’ll gain an understanding of different aspects of local project delivery for a national charity. You’ll be hands-on and have an immediate impact each day, leading small teams of volunteers who cook in the kitchen and host our guests to create a positive and welcoming environment and a nutritious vegetarian meal.
Our school meals happen on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings, and we would ideally like you to work your hours across these three afternoons/evenings. You’ll be supporting 2 meals per week on average, with around 5 hours required per meal. That leaves 5 additional hours to join team meetings and complete other duties.
You’ll be supported by our experienced operational team, and we will equip you with a package of training and shadowing, including specific training around food safety, safeguarding and working within the lively environment of schools!
Benefits: We offer 26.5 days holiday plus bank holidays for full-time employees (pro-rata for part-time). Our healthcare package allows staff to claim money back on healthcare bills and includes access to telephone counselling and online GP appointments.
How to apply:Please upload a CV of no more than two sides, and a covering note/letter of no more than two sides explaining why you are suitable for the role, via our vacancy website.
Deadline for your application:11.59pm on Tuesday 30th September
Inclusivity: FoodCycle is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
Safeguarding: Safeguarding is Everyone’s business – FoodCycle is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare / wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk. This role will therefore require a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.
Please note that you will need to have existing Right to Work in the UK to apply for this role. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Director of Finance & Corporate Services
We are looking for a Director of Finance & Corporate Services to join the senior leadership team at this exciting stage in the charity’s journey.
This is a unique opportunity to play a central role in managing one of London’s most iconic green spaces and supporting the Trust as it delivers an ambitious programme of regeneration, heritage restoration and community-led cultural development.
Position: Director of Finance & Corporate Services
Location: London SE19 / Hybrid considered
Salary: c. £60,000 per annum (FTE)
Hours: 40 hours per week (inc. 1 hour paid lunch daily). Part-time considered.
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Monday 6 October 2025, 10am
Interview Date: First round 10 October or w/c 13 October 2025
The Role
As Director of Finance & Corporate Services, you will join the senior leadership team and have overall responsibility for finance, HR, digital, legal, risk and office management. Acting as Company Secretary, you will ensure compliance with Companies House and Charity Commission requirements, while providing robust financial leadership and high-quality advice to trustees, staff and stakeholders.
You will:
- Maintain strong financial controls, oversee budgeting, accounting and reporting.
- Lead on compliance, risk management and company secretarial duties.
- Manage HR and corporate services including recruitment, staff policies, payroll and office management.
- Oversee digital systems and lead special projects such as CRM development and office relocation.
- Line manage finance and administration staff and external suppliers.
- Contribute to the strategic leadership and growth of the Trust.
This is a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth running of the Trust’s corporate services, supporting the delivery of regeneration projects and enabling the park to flourish as a cultural, ecological and community landmark.
About You
We are seeking a qualified and experienced finance professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for working in a charity setting.
You will bring:
- A recognised accounting qualification.
- Experience of charity finance, including SORP, restricted/unrestricted income and small group accounts.
- Experience of managing corporate services (HR, IT, legal, compliance).
- Strong financial systems knowledge (Xero desirable) and advanced Excel skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to advise colleagues and trustees.
- A strong moral compass and a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Benefits Include:
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service).
- Hybrid and flexible working.
- Employer pension contribution.
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Membership of professional networks.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, demonstrating how you meet the key criteria and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience.
About the Organisation
This Charity is a young and growing charity established to protect, manage and improve the park for the benefit of local people and visitors alike.
Following 25 years of community campaigning, the Trust took custodianship of the park in 2023 under a 125-year lease. Today, the Trust is leading a programme of investment, restoration and cultural development that will see the park thrive as a green, historic, cultural and recreational landmark.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Finance Director, Director of Resources, Director of Corporate Services, Head of Finance & Operations, Finance & HR Director, Chief Finance Officer, Director of Finance and Resources, etc.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
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Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager. As part of the Grant Partnerships Team you will play a lead role in collaborative and ambitious partnerships between corporates and OnSide that give opportunities to young people.
Position: Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager
Location: Hybrid working: Two days a week in the London office (White City), combined with home-working and travel across the Youth Zone network as required
Salary: £50,000–£55,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (flexible working available)
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: Agile working organisation with flexibility in working hours; 25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days with length of service) plus bank holidays, birthday leave and annual leave purchase scheme (from day one of employment); company matched pension; company sick, maternity, paternity and adoption pay; voluntary benefits with discounts on health and wellbeing, retail and leisure.
Closing Date: Monday 29th September at 12noon (We may close this role early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
First stage interviews (virtual): Wednesday 8th October
Second stage interviews (in-person): Tuesday 14th October in London
There will also be a short, values-based phone interview between Stage 1 and 2.
About the Role
This is not a typical charity corporate fundraising role. The charity offers a unique and values-driven proposition to corporate partners, one which is built around shared purpose, a powerful volunteering and engagement offer, and impact that is both measurable and personal.
You will help shape and deliver a portfolio of multi-year strategic corporate partnerships that create social value at scale, making it an unforgettable experience for everyone involved.
You will manage key national accounts, lead cultivation of new opportunities, and bring valuable insight, creativity, and story-telling flair to partners. Working closely with the Network of 16 Youth Zones across the country (and growing), you’ll ensure partnerships are brought to life in vibrant, locally-relevant ways, while also aligning with national priorities.
As the Network of Youth Zones grow to 22 by 2027, the charity is expanding the corporate partnerships programme to match the broader national footprint. This new role will lead that growth, building on the momentum of successful strategic partnerships established over the past four years.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with the drive and vision to help shape the future of youth opportunity through purpose-led partnerships.
About You
With exceptional relationship management skills and the ability to build rapport and trust with a wide range of people, you will have strong storytelling and proposal writing skills, with an eye for detail and impact. Above all you can demonstrate the ability to create positive and happy relations with corporate partners who will recognise you and OnSide as a peer.
You will have experience of:
- Personally winning and growing a range of high-value (£100K to £1M+) corporate partnerships in the charity or commercial sector
- Delivering outstanding account management, stewardship, and/or corporate fundraising results
- Working with internal and external stakeholders at a senior level
- Creating an engagement or volunteering offer
About the Organisation
A national charity that believes all young people should have the opportunity to discover their passion and their purpose that fund and build state-of-the-art, multimillion-pound youth centres called Youth Zones in the country’s most economically disadvantaged areas. The organisation trains the amazing people that run them and offers continuing support to youth zones nationwide through a national network of independent youth charities,
As a growing and ambitious charity, you will be offered responsibility, variety and the chance to work with a team wholly invested in providing young people with the opportunity to fulfil their potential.
As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from under-represented groups; in particular from Black, Asian, Mixed Race & other ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of LGBTQ+ communities. Our dedicated Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Group, with support from the Senior Leadership Team, is actively promoting and advancing diversity and inclusion, ensuring a culture where everyone can be themselves and thrive.
You may have experience in areas such as Corporate Partnerships, Corporate Partnerships Manager, Corporate Partnerships Officer, Senior Corporate Partnerships, Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager, Senior Corporate Partnerships Officer. #INDNFP
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Are you a focused leader with a passion for retail and commitment to making a difference? Barnardo's is looking for a motivated and experienced Area Business Manager to lead our retail teams across Northern Ireland, driving income that directly supports vulnerable children and young people across the UK.
The role is full time (36.25 hours per week) permanent and home based with regular visits to stores across Northern Ireland. The ideal candidate should live within this area or a commutable distance.
At Barnardo's, we believe in children – and every sale in our stores helps fund vital services that transform lives. This is your opportunity to lead with purpose while making a real impact.
What You'll Be Doing:
As Area Business Manager, you'll be responsible for the overall performance of a portfolio of retail stores. Your focus will be on:
- Maximising sales, profit and income through strategic store management
- Requirements to visit stores on a regular basis
- Leading and inspiring store managers to deliver exceptional customer service and strong commercial results
- Ensuring consistent operational standards across all locations
- Managing budgets, KPIs, staffing, merchandising and compliance
- Identifying opportunities to improve performance, grow revenue, and optimise the retail estate
Previous multi-site retail experience is essential and an understanding of the charity sector preferable but not essential.
Generating the money we need to make children's lives better is a truly fulfilling role so if you'd like to use your talent to make a positive difference then we would love to hear from you!
The full Job description and Person profile is available below. Please read this before applying to ensure that the job matches your skills and experience.
*As part of Barnardo's ongoing commitment to safeguarding, our retail recruitment process requires that successful candidates are asked to consent to a Basic criminal records check.
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a social media whizz with a passion for telling powerful stories? Keen to progress in your career in public relations and digital communications while making a real impact in the charity sector? Join Dravet Syndrome UK as a Marketing and Communications Manager (home based,16 hours/week) and bring your creativity and energy to a role where you’ll help shape our online presence, generate meaningful media coverage, and connect communities through engaging content.
Reporting to the Head of Marketing and Communications and working with the Marketing, Communications and Fundraising Manager in this varied position, you’ll drive DSUK’s social media activity, creating and scheduling posts across our social media channels. Alongside engaging online audiences, you’ll be instrumental in our proactive PR work—writing press releases, pitching stories to key media, responding to journalist enquiries, and helping develop compelling family case studies for campaigns. As part of a passionate and supportive team, you’ll collaborate to measure the impact of our communications and marketing work.
If you’re ready to grow your career in communications and want to make a difference for families affected by Dravet syndrome, we want to hear from you.
As part of DSUK’s commitment to safeguarding, the postholder is expected to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
About Dravet Syndrome UK
Dravet Syndrome UK (DSUK) is a small independent UK charity dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by Dravet Syndrome. Dravet Syndrome is a rare neurological condition that affects around one in every 15,000 people in the UK. As well as experiencing severe, difficult-to-control seizures, children and adults with Dravet Syndrome have varying degrees of intellectual disability and a spectrum of associated conditions (known as ‘comorbidities’), which may include autism, ADHD, behaviours that challenge and difficulties with speech, mobility, eating and sleep.
The charity was founded in October 2008 by a small group of 30 families. Today, DSUK is a registered charity helping over 550 families with support, education, and research programmes, underpinned by a world-class Medical Advisory Board.
What you will bring
Essential
· Demonstrable experience in planning and delivering engaging and targeted social media content to build community, raise awareness and drive engagement.
· Hands-on experience managing websites (using WordPress), delivering e-marketing campaigns (e.g. Mailchimp or similar), and applying SEO principles and other techniques to optimise digital communications and online visibility.
· Demonstrable experience in media relations, including writing press releases, working with case studies and successfully pitching and responding to a range of media (online, press, radio, broadcast)
· Demonstrable experience of working in charity, patient advocacy or healthcare sectors
· Ability to deal with people at all levels with empathy, tact and credibility
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to distil large amounts of information and present it in engaging and innovative ways for a variety of audiences
· Demonstrable design skills and knowledge of desktop publishing software e.g. using Canva to create in-house designs for social media and our website
· Act as a brand guardian, ensuring external designers and agencies understand and apply our brand, visual identity, and corporate communications guidelines effectively
· Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritise
· Be a self-starter and team player with experience of remote working, and able to work effectively with colleagues using remote technology (e.g. Zoom, Google meets, etc)
Desirable
· Membership of a professional body such as Chartered Institute of Public Relations and/or a commitment to continuous professional development
Why join Dravet Syndrome UK?
Join our dynamic and growing charity, where you'll thrive in an exciting and engaging environment. We are proud to be a family-oriented charity experiencing growth and fuelled by an ambitious plan for expansion. Our dedicated team is deeply connected to our core audience, and their motivation stems from witnessing our impact on people's lives. Join us today and contribute to making a lasting difference in the lives of those we support.
The closing date for applications is Wednesday, 24 September 2025, with shortlisting interviews taking place in early October with job to commence November 2025.
Our commitment to diversity
As part of our ambitions to improve equality and diversity, we welcome applications for this role from those who identify under any of the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010, which include race, age, disability, sex, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Shop Cover Manager - London
Job reference: REQ004442
Starting full-time salary £23,581.58 a year (£12.96 per hour). Role also includes an additional £1,750 allowance and £5,000 car allowance
Supporting Scope shops based in the London area. It is therefore essential that you can travel within this geographical area. Supporting Scope shops based in the London area
Permanent, 35 hours
Job description
Are you looking for a role with huge variety where no day is the same? Are you able to inspire a team of brilliant volunteers? Do you have retail experience and are looking for the next step in your career?
If you answered yes to these then we have the perfect opportunity for you.
The role
We are looking to appoint a Shop Cover Manager (known internally as Divisional Support Lead) supporting Scope shops in London area. These include: Acton, Basildon Bexleyheath, Camberwell, Camden, Clapham Junction, Dartford, Fulham, Ruislip, Surbiton, Tolworth, Walthamstow and Woolwich. It is therefore essential that you can travel within this geographical area.
This is an exciting role working closely with the fantastic shop teams to enable our shops to trade when there is absence and maintaining and improving the running of our shops day to day and enable us to maximise sales and profit.
Our retail roles are full of variety, and every day is different! From generating and processing stock to designing an eye-catching window display or recruiting and training our wonderful volunteer team you’ll find every day challenging but extremely rewarding. You will have relevant experience in retail but a great attitude and willingness to learn is just as important.
About you
As Divisional Support Lead, you’ll be passionate about retail and have a love of fashion with experience of running a shop, or you’ll be looking for a management role as the next step in your career and be comfortable working closely various shop teams.
To be successful in this role
· You’ll need a commercial, can-do attitude and always put the customer’s needs first.
· You’ll be a dedicated team player and be able to work with different retail shop teams and volunteers
· Possess a strong work ethic
· Have a great attention to detail and have a creative eye for displays.
· Be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office
Please make sure you explain in your application, with examples, how you can meet these important skills.
We ask you to show an appreciation of Scope’s values and our ambition of an equal future for disabled people.
About working in our shops
Our shops are the face of our retail brand, run by a dedicated, creative and passionate bunch of superstars. Focusing on sustainable fashion, engaging with local communities and leading our volunteers to deliver a great colleague and customer experience, we raise much needed funds to deliver Everyday Equality for disabled people and their families.
Shop hours
It’s important for you to know that Scope Charity Shops are open every day. So some weekend and Bank Holiday cover is needed. Our full time hours are 35 hours a week, working five days out of seven. Weekly hours for part-time vacancies are on a seven-day rota.
Our values - pioneering, courageous, connected, open, fair
By living our values and trusting each other, we empower our colleagues to make decisions. By giving our colleagues freedom and space to spark creativity for innovation, we can push boundaries, change mindsets and be empowered to change the game with grit and determination and a sense of urgency.
Disabled candidates
We are a disability equality charity. We encourage applications from disabled people and people with impairments, conditions, and access needs. We want to create a workforce that is a true reflection of the communities we serve.
Scope will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the post. This is part of our commitment as a Disability Confident Leader. Just let us know in your application that you are applying under the Offer an Interview Scheme. This was previously known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.
Some applicants might need adjustments during the application process. If you require adjustments through your journey with us, please email us via our website. You can find out more about interview adjustments on the Scope website.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At the heart of everything we do at Scope is Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
We encourage people of colour and other underrepresented communities to apply and join Scope. We believe that this will bring new ideas and help us work better. We know that a variety of perspectives and viewpoints will greatly support the work we do and help us to reach all communities.
We want everyone to feel like they belong. We value each person as an individual. We will treat everyone with dignity and respect and we want to recognise all parts of a person's identity.
We are a disability equality charity. So, we will build a culture that is accessible and inclusive first. We will aim for the same high standards in all our work. We will listen, learn and keep improving.
You can find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion on the Scope website.
Scope benefits
We believe hard work deserves reward and recognition. We offer a wide range of benefits including:
· 35 days annual leave
· flexible working (where we can)
· company pension
· excellent training and career development
· strong colleague networks across disability, LGBTQ+, race equality, carers, women and young colleagues
· Wellbeing incentives like a discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, and much more
One in four of us in the UK are disabled and we are a diverse, proud, and vibrant community. We’re here to create an equal future with all disabled people. We campaign to transform attitudes to disability, tackle injustice and inspire action. We are creating a powerful movement of disabled people, allies, organisations and businesses.
Together we will be unstoppable.
How to apply
Please visit our website via the link and apply online.
Please note that successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
We welcome all applications by
Location: Home-based with regular travel to the Guildford office
Job Type: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £39,867.66 - £44,297.40
Benefits: 27 days holiday bank holidays (pro rata for part time roles), perk scheme access, life assurance, paid compassionate leave, enhanced sick pay, Cycling UK membership plus many more staff benefits.
There’s never been a better time to join the team at Cycling UK! We have launched an ambitious new strategy – and we want you to be part of it. There are loads of reasons to love cycling, even if you’re not someone who cycles. From cutting pollution, to making us healthier and happier, cycling can help us all thrive.
We are seeking an individual who can help us unlock the potential of our organisation by identifying opportunities to create and grow impactful products and services. This is a unique opportunity to take the intelligence and expertise of a 145-year-old membership organisation and reimagine our proposition for thousands of individuals and organisations.
This role leads on our strategy to developing and selling new products and services. As well as identifying opportunities from across the charity yourself, we envisage you will be looking at our approach to our online shop, cycle friendly employer accreditation as well as membership and insurance related products. As the charity’s expert in product development, you will educate and inspire the charity in what you do. You will ensure that we hit our financial targets whilst building a portfolio of commercial opportunities that align with Cycling UKs mission and values.
Explore the attached job description for full details on this exciting opportunity. Complete the application form expressing why you are the right candidate for this opening. Focus on gearing your supporting statement to exemplify how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role, directly referring to the person specification. This enables the selection panel to assess your relative strengths against the specified criteria.
We are an inclusive organisation and would particularly welcome applications from candidates from a broad range of backgrounds. We strongly believe that diversity strengthens our work. If you are already passionate about cycling, that’s great, many of us are too! But if you are simply really excellent at what you do, no matter what your background, that is what matters most to us.
The role is home based in the UK, with regular travel to our offices in London and Guildford.
Applications close at 9:00am on the closing date shown
REF-223 760
Communications and Marketing Manager
Contract: Permanent, full or part time role with four or five days considered
Salary: £35,000 to £42,000 per annum
Location: Hybrid - home based with one day per week in the London office in South London
Closing date for applications: midnight on Sunday 28th September
First stage interviews: 6th and 7th October
Second stage interviews: Week commencing 13th October
We are proud to be partnering with a bold and ambitious charity that transforms lives for people affected by spinal cord injury. The charity is seeking a talented Communications and Marketing Manager to lead their dynamic team and drive forward their mission with creativity, energy, and strategic vision.
This is a unique opportunity to join a values-led organisation where your work will directly contribute to life-changing support and advocacy. If you're a gifted communicator, a confident leader, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this could be the perfect next step in your career.
Why You'll Love This Role
- Purpose-Driven Work: Every campaign you lead will help people affected by spinal cord injury live life to the fullest.
- Creative Leadership: Shape and deliver a compelling communications strategy across digital, print, and media.
- Collaborative Culture: Join a fun, inclusive, and supportive team that values innovation and impact.
- Flexible Working: Enjoy the benefits of remote work with one energising day a week in the office.
- Fast-Paced Environment: Manage a busy, ambitious department where your ideas and leadership will make a real difference.
What We're Looking For
- Extensive experience in charity communications and marketing leadership.
- A track record of delivering high-impact campaigns and exceeding targets.
- Strong digital marketing skills across social media, email, and web.
- Excellent storytelling ability and a sharp eye for detail.
- Confidence managing a fast-paced team and multiple stakeholders.
- A passion for inclusive communications and community-led storytelling.
Please note as this role has some urgency attached, we are only considering those whom have a maximum of 1 months' notice or less.
If shortlisted, we will forward the Job Description, charity benefits and request a supporting statement. We recommend you hold off writing that until we've briefed you.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a charity that's bold, fun, and deeply committed to making a difference. If you're ready to lead with purpose and creativity, we'd love to hear from you asap.
Hours of work
- Your normal hours of work will between 9am and 5pm (35 hours per week). Some flexibility of working hours may be required in accordance with the needs of the charity.
- There is flexibility around working location either home-working or office based (Wandsworth). Home workers will be asked to work from the office at least one day per week.
- Some flexibility in working hours may be negotiated to enable a better work/life balance or meet particular needs as required.
Probation
There will be a six-month probation period.
Notice Period
Two calendar months on either side, after a satisfactory six-month probationary period. During probation, notice will be one week either side.
Disabled access
- The office is fully wheelchair accessible, including toilet.
Staff Benefits
Holiday
You are entitled to 22 days paid holiday per year plus bank and public holidays. This increases by one day per year up to a maximum of 25 days.
Additionally, the office is closed between the Christmas and the New Year period giving an additional 3 days.
Pension
The charity has a designated stakeholder pension scheme that staff can join, with a staff contribution of 5% salary, Back Up will contribute 3% into this scheme.
The charity's contribution will increase by a 1% for every 2 years of service (cap at 6%).
- Generous sickness pay provision.
- Access to financial advisor - annual initial exploratory meeting with an independent FSA.
- Season ticket loan: an interest free loan for the purchase of a season ticket.
- Ride to work scheme.
- Compassionate leave.
- Study and sabbatical leave.
- "My day" - 17.5 hours per year to conduct voluntary work.
- Life Assurance - three times annual salary.
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
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!
The role
The children and young people’s bereavement programme in Wales is looking to increase and improve its current services. We are looking for people to take this team forward over the next few years. Working closely with the rest of the Wales team and line managed by the Head of Wales, this is an exciting opportunity for people with empathy, motivation and team working. Please note this role will require travel across North Wales.
How to apply
Your application must consist of a CV and covering letter, which outlines your suitability for the role with reference to the Job Description and Person Specification and should be no longer than two pages.
Closing date for applications is 9am on 30 September 2025. We reserve the right to close the advert early, as interviews will be held as suitable candidates apply.
Please be advised that we will only contact success applicants for interview. If you do not hear from us, unfortunately on this occasion you have not been shortlisted.
Cruse welcomes and encourages applications from all protected groups as defined by the Equality Act 2010. Appointment will be made on merit.
Criminal Record Checks
All staff are required to complete a Criminal Record check. Staff working directly with clients will be required to complete an enhanced check. We comply with the relevant codes of practice and they can be viewed online:
· Applicants in England and Wales: DBS Code of Practice
· Applicants in Northern Ireland: AccessNI Code of Practice
Previous convictions will not prevent full consideration of your application to work with Cruse. Our Recruitment of Ex-offenders' Policy & Handling Criminal Record Check Data Policy are available on request by email.
We comply with all relevant data protection legislation and process your data fairly.
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Y rôl
Mae’r rhaglen brofedigaeth plant a phobl ifanc yng Nghymru eisiau cynyddu a gwella ei gwasanaethau presennol. Mae’n adeg gyffrous i newid a datblygu. Rydym yn chwilio am ddau unigolyn i ddatblygu’r tîm hwn yn ystod y blynyddoedd nesaf. Bydd yr unigolion hyn yn gweithio’n agos â gweddill y tîm yng Nghymru ac yn cael eu rheoli gan Bennaeth Cymru. Mae hwn yn gyfle cyffrous i bobl ag empathi a phenderfyniad sy’n mwynhau gweithio mewn tîm.
Sut i wneud cais
Mae rhaid i’ch cais gynnwys CV a llythyr eglurhaol yn amlinellu eich addasrwydd ar gyfer y swydd ac yn cyfeirio at y Swydd-ddisgrifiad a Manyleb y Person. Ni ddylai fod yn fwy na dwy dudalen o hyd.
Y dyddiad cau ar gyfer ceisiadau yw 9am ar 30 Medi 2025. Rydym yn cadw’r hawl i gau’r hysbyseb yn fuan gan y byddwn yn cynnal cyfweliadau wrth i ymgeiswyr addas gyflwyno cais.
Noder: byddwn ond yn cysylltu ag ymgeiswyr llwyddiannus i drefnu cyfweliad. Os na fyddwch yn clywed gennym, yn anffodus nid ydych wedi cyrraedd y rhestr fer y tro hwn.
Mae Cruse yn croesawu ac yn annog ceisiadau gan bob grŵp gwarchodedig fel y diffinnir gan Ddeddf Cydraddoldeb 2010. Byddwn yn penodi ar sail teilyngdod.
Gwiriadau Cofnod Troseddol
Disgwylir i’r holl staff gwblhau gwiriad Cofnod Troseddol. Bydd angen i staff sy’n gweithio’n uniongyrchol â chleientiaid gwblhau gwiriad manylach. Rydym yn cydymffurfio â’r codau ymarfer perthnasol. Gellir eu gweld ar-lein:
· Ymgeiswyr yng Nghymru a Lloegr: Cod Ymarfer DBS
· Ymgeiswyr yng Ngogledd Iwerddon: Cod Ymarfer AccessNI
Ni fydd euogfarnau blaenorol yn atal eich cais i weithio gyda Cruse rhag cael ei ystyried yn llawn. Mae ein Polisi Recriwtio Cyn-droseddwyr a’n Polisi Trin Data Gwirio Cofnodion Troseddol ar gael ar gais trwy e-bost.
Rydym yn cydymffurfio â’r holl ddeddfwriaeth diogelu data berthnasol ac yn prosesu eich data’n deg.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Age Co is a wholly owned trading arm of Age UK. We work with expert providers to offer products and services for the over 50s.
Age Co are offering a 12-month fixed-term opportunity for a Senior Marketing Executive to implement and deliver the insurance marketing plans to improve engagement, lead generation and overall insurance sales.
With responsibility for offline channel marketing activities, you will work alongside the insurance marketing team to ensure integrated activities for home, car and travel insurance.
This opportunity would best suit someone who has had exposure to a variety of marketing channels, including press, press inserts, direct mail, email, and campaign landing pages
Please note that due to the Hybrid nature of this role, the successful applicant will be required to work both from home and from our central London office near Tower Hill, as required (1-2 days per week). Travel costs to the London office are the responsibility of the postholder and are not covered by the charity.
Last day for applications Tuesday 23rd September 2025.
Must haves:
The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process:
Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P
Experience
- Proven experience in managing complex data led acquisition marketing specifically across email and direct mail. A
- Experience in financial services (or similar) marketing, and preferably insurance marketing. A
- Demonstrable experience within a cross section of marketing channels across offline and data driven channels including press, press inserts, email and direct mail. A, I
- Has managed multi-channel marketing campaigns from start to finish. A, I
- Experience in managing performance of marketing and making optimisations that drive acquisition. I
- Experience in managing budgets, raising POs, calculating cost per acquisition and making optimisations based on agreed KPIs. I, T, P
- Can demonstrate an understanding of media planning and evaluation. I, T, P
Skills and Knowledge
- Expert in Excel and data analytics. A
- Proficient in project/work management tools. A
- Has experience of email delivery platforms - both building and sending. A
- Excellent written and oral communication skills. P
- Understanding of marketing KPIs. I
- Commercial awareness. I
Personal attributes
- Delivers on time and is meticulous in planning. I
- Great team player. I
- Willingness to learn and take on new projects. I
- Obsessed with performance analytics, new insights and opportunities. I
Great to Have's:
The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process:
Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P
Experience
- Experience of audience segmentation and tailored messaging, in email and direct mail. I
- Experience working with a range of partners and specialists, both internal and external. I
- Experience of operating in project team. I
- Experience managing external agencies. I
Skills and Knowledge
- Able to simplify the complex. I
- Able to manage content within CMS (or equivalent) systems. I
Personal attributes
- Can build effective relationships. I
- Shows enthusiasm for a range of topics. I
What we offer in return
- Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
- Wellbeing days - 2 paid days per year (pro rata for our part-time colleagues)
- Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Bupa health cashback plan and EAP
- Car Benefit scheme, Cycle to Work scheme
- Home & Tech - apply to buy any Home & Tech items from 'Currys' & 'IKEA', up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free.
- Blue Light Card scheme
- You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.
Additional Information
Supporting statements and anonymisation
Candidates are expected to provide a supporting statement that explains how they meet the competencies annotated with an ‘A’ in the job description, to assess suitability for the position. Age UK acknowledges and accepts that AI may be used to support the application; we do expect candidates to personalise experience, knowledge and skills and failure to do so, may result in your application being rejected.
Please submit a Word version of your CV as it will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role. Our system is unable to anonymise supporting statements and heavily formatted CVs. Please could you remove any personal information including your name before you upload to support our inclusive recruitment process. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us if invited for interview.
Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme
Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. Age UK is a Disability Confident Scheme employer. Due to high numbers of applications received, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Reasonable adjustments
Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs, by contacting the Recruitment Team. Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions.
Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.
Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
For a full list of benefits please visit our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.