Service manager jobs in selhurst, greater london
Are you looking to make a difference to children and young people’s lives? We want to hear from you.
Anna Freud is seeking a Research Project Officer to join our world-leading mental health charity for children, young people and their families. Our mission is to close the gap in wellbeing and mental health by advancing, translating, delivering, and sharing the best science and practice with everyone who impacts the lives of children, young people and their families. More information about Anna Freud is available on our website.
Our EDI commitment
We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and being an equal opportunities employer, whereby equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are core to our recruitment practices. All candidates who meet the job criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of ethnic origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, socioeconomic background, caring responsibilities and care experience.
We ask candidates to share their diversity dimensions with us to help us identify, tackle and prevent bias across the employee lifecycle. We believe a diverse workforce enhances our ability to support mental health and wellbeing, allowing us to better meet the needs of the children, young people and families we serve.
As a Disability Confident employer, disabled candidates meeting our criteria are guaranteed an interview. Applications are submitted anonymously and assessed using a fair evaluation process based on the criteria set out in our job profiles.
What we offer
This is an excellent opportunity to work across a large, thriving research team focusing on applied research for real-world settings around children’s mental health and wellbeing. You will have exposure to and gain insight from a range of expertise and research techniques, large scale, real-world research and knowledge mobilisation to inform practice. We offer a collaborative and motivational working culture with strong links across Anna Freud and University College London.
We also offer a range of staff benefits, including an all-in-one rewards and recognition platform called Perkbox and wellbeing offers such as finishing early on Fridays and free counselling through our Employee Assistance Programme. We are proud to have staff-led Diversity Networks offering unique opportunities for learning, connection and impact.
What you’ll do
Working in the Applied Research and Evaluation division, you will focus on mental health and wellbeing initiatives in local authorities and services. Key projects include income support for families in social care, strategies to reduce youth crime and violence, and mixed-methods research in child mental health, particularly in schools. Responsibilities involve driving forward project recruitment periods, coordinating project meetings, ensuring project documents are accurately and appropriately stored, and liaising with schools as the main point of contact.
What you’ll bring
You will be passionate about health or social sciences, and demonstrate experience supporting ethical research and engaging with vulnerable populations.
Essential skills and experience:
- Experience of working in education and other similar settings that provide mental health services for children and young people;
- Experience engaging with children, young people, and families who may be vulnerable or at risk, with sensitivity and professionalism;
- Experience briefing and monitoring stakeholders on project documents;
- Strong attention to detail, and ability to work effectively within a research team to manage communications, document processes, and contribute to shared project goals;
- Strong planning abilities across multiple projects and excellent communication skills for diverse audiences.
Key details
Hours: Part-time, 28 hours per week. Usual working hours are Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00. Flexible working is possible.
Salary: £34,611 per annum FTE, plus 6% contributory pension scheme.
Location: Hybrid working (a mixture of onsite and home/remote working). Staff are working onsite for at least 20% of their working hours, either at our London site (4-8 Rodney Street, London N1 9JH) or our Northern Hub (Huckletree, The Express Building, 9 Great Ancoats Street, Manchester M4 5AD).
Contract type: Fixed-term, 8 months – starting in September 2025.
Next steps
Closing date for applications: midday (12pm), Thursday 21 August 2025. Please note: this advert will close early once 50 applications are reached. We encourage you to apply promptly and to keep an eye on our future vacancies for more opportunities.
Notification of interview: shortlisted applicants will be notified no later than Thursday 28 August 2025. During shortlisting, applicants are anonymously assessed using the criteria visible in the Job Profile. Please note: due to the high volume of applications received, we will not be able to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants.
Interviews: will be held remotely - exact date to be confirmed (early September).
How to apply: click on the 'apply now’ button to apply online. We are unable to accept CVs and kindly request no contact from agencies.
Questions?
Please email Recruitment with any job enquiries, or if you require assistance or experience difficulties when applying. Please note that successful candidate(s) will be asked to evidence their Right to Work in the UK post-job offer – we do not hold a sponsor license therefore we are unable to provide Visa sponsorship.
Our vision is a world where all children and young people are able to achieve their full potential.

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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.
Why Access Social Care Exists
Every day, millions of older and disabled people are denied the social care they need. Most local authorities can’t meet the growing demand for care, and none are confident they can meet their legal duties in the future. This affects all of us - we will all need social care at some point in our lives.
We all have a right to hold public bodies to account, but most of us cannot afford lawyers so rely on legal aid. The 92% drop in legal aid cases since 2010 means that we have nowhere to turn. Without access to justice, our rights do not exist. The rule of law is broken.
What we do
Access Social Care provides free legal advice and information for people with social care needs, helping achieve a better quality of life. We work with communities to increase knowledge of the law and our rights. We highlight the gap left by cuts to Legal Aid and provide advice for those who can’t afford it.
With a 98% success rate, our network of lawyers provide access to justice when things go wrong. We collaborate with social services whilst ensuring legal obligations are met. We are working towards a future where social care is adequately funded, and we all get the support we need.
We provide rights awareness training to front line managers, and legal advice and support to families and individuals. As well as providing access to justice, our aim is to drive system level change through evidence-led influencing and strategic casework.
This is an exciting time to join ASC. We have a new strategy and are growing quickly including across our senior leadership team. We have more than doubled in size and income since we started operating in April 2020 and we anticipate that this strong growth will continue for the duration of our next strategic period. We are dedicated to the people who need our help, but we also care deeply about our team, and we think that work should be an exciting and satisfying place to be.
About the role
This role plays a key part in supporting the smooth and efficient running of the team’s day-to-day operations. It offers a varied mix of administrative and coordination responsibilities, providing vital support across the organisation and helping to keep processes running seamlessly. From organising travel and meetings to managing internal systems and supporting communications, this role is ideal for someone who enjoys working collaboratively, staying organised, and being at the heart of a busy, purpose driven team.
Responsibilities
Travel and Logistics Coordination
· Coordinate and book travel, hotels, flights, meeting rooms, and refreshments, for team members and organisation-wide activities
· Maintain clear and accurate records relevant to bookings and logistics
Administrative and Systems Support
· Handle ad-hoc administrative requests as required by team members
· Process and fulfil Adobe-related requests, such as document editing, file conversion, or e-signature tasks
· Offer internal meeting and event support for organisation-wide meetings, ensuring they are diarised and attendance is managed
Inbox and Data Management
· Monitor and respond to the Enquiries inbox, ensuring all communications are handled promptly and professionally.
· Oversee CRM data management, ensuring records are accurate, up-to-date, and compliant with data protection policies
Events and Engagement Support
· Assist with planning and delivery of internal events, including logistics, attendee management, and on-the-day coordination
· Coordinate and execute mailouts to stakeholders or members as needed
Compliance
· Maintain the gift and hospitality register as required
· Manage organisational memberships and subscriptions, ensuring timely renewals and accurate record keeping
· Distribute incoming post to relevant departments or individuals and keep records as necessary
Team Support
· Provide support to the Executive and Governance Officer as required in any duties which you could be reasonably expected to perform in line with this job description
This list of tasks is not exhaustive and will be reviewed from time to time in discussion with the post holder.
Person Specification
All staff at ASC are expected to share and demonstrate our values:
Trustworthy
Recognised for excellence, we will be the best we can be in everything we do. We will be truthful, independent and outcomes focussed.
Fair
We believe in treating people with kindness and compassion in a way that is right, reasonable and just.
Fearless
We will do what is right, not what is easy. We will bravely challenge injustice.
Inclusive
Our beneficiaries’ voices will influence our thinking and decision making at all levels of our organisation. Collaborative in our thinking, we will work with others to achieve our goals.
Positive
We will be constructive and progressive in our challenge. We will optimistically and dynamically drive for change.
In addition to our values, you will also need to be able to demonstrate or tell us about the following areas at your interview:
Requirements
Personal attributes you will have
- Purpose driven with a commitment to our mission and values
- Commitment to working within the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion
- Discretion when handling sensitive information, including managing gift registers
- Solutions-focused approach with a commitment to delivering high-quality support
- Flexible and adaptable, able to respond to changing priorities
Experience you will have
- Proven experience in an administrative or office support role
- Experience with CRM systems and data management best practices
- Desirable
- Experience using Monday (the website)
- Experience in event coordination and/or project support is advantageous
Skills you will have
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively
- Ability to produce accurate, high-quality work
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with Adobe software
- Effective written and verbal communication skills for interacting with internal and external stakeholders
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills with initiative in responding to adhoc or changing requests
Knowledge you will have gained
- Familiarity with CRM systems and data management best practices
- Knowledge of confidentiality requirements and best practices for handling sensitive information
- Desirable
- Basic understanding of event coordination and project support processes
How to apply
We hope that having read this far, you will want to apply!
Please ensure that your CV and supporting statement. We will ensure that we avoid unconscious bias in our shortlisting process by using the CharityJobs Anonymous tool. To apply, please provide the following documents:
- An up-to-date CV
- A completed diversity monitoring form
- A supporting statement of no more than two pages, addressing:
- The essential requirements of the person specification
- In your supporting statement, please also include brief examples that demonstrate the following:
- Your experience handling a diverse and sometimes conflicting range of administrative or coordination tasks. What strategies do you use to remain organised and responsive?
- Your experience using tools or systems to help organise meetings, travel, or internal processes.
- An occasion or occasions when you proactively solved a problem, improved a process or introduced a better way of doing something in a previous role.
Please ensure that your full name and contact number are included in your application documents. This will enable us to contact you if you have been successful to the next stage of the recruitment process.
If you want support applying, contact us using the email address above.
Please ensure you have the right to work in the UK before expressing your interest in this role. We are sorry that we cannot consider applications from candidates who do not have the right to work in the UK.
We only reach out to candidates who have been shortlisted. If you do not receive communication from us within two weeks following the application deadline, please consider that we will not be moving forward with your application.
Timeline for recruitment process:
Closing date: 25th August 2025 at 11:59pm
Interviews will take place via Teams on Monday 8th September & Tuesday 9th September
Please ensure you keep these dates free.
At Access Social care, we aren’t interested in tokenism. We know that if we are to make the biggest difference for the people that need us the most, we need to get Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and anti-racism right. Part of this is recruiting greater diversity in all our teams.
With this in mind, we particularly welcome applications from candidates with experience of the communities we serve, including people with direct experience of the social care system, and from marginalised groups, particularly Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups, older and disabled people, and trans and non-binary people.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
For every role we advertise, we outline a set of essential skills or experience that are key to doing the job well. If you have a disability (this includes long term health conditions or mental health conditions) and you meet these essential criteria, you can request to be considered under our Guaranteed Interview Scheme.
If you would like to apply through this scheme, please clearly show in your supporting statement how you meet the essential requirements for the role and indicate in your application email that you wish to be considered under the scheme.
Being offered an interview through this route does not mean you are guaranteed the job. The selection decision will still be based on who performs best at interview.
If you are invited to interview, we will ask if you need any reasonable adjustments to support you during the process.
Please note: If we receive a high number of applications from candidates who meet the essential criteria and request to be considered under the scheme, we may need to prioritise those whose applications most closely match the role requirements.
To apply, please provide the following documents:
• An up-to-date CV
• A completed diversity monitoring form
• A supporting statement of no more than two pages, addressing:
- The essential requirements of the person specification
- Brief examples that demonstrate the following:
+Your experience handling a diverse and sometimes conflicting range of administrative or coordination tasks. What strategies do you use to remain organised and responsive?
+ Your experience using tools or systems to help organise meetings, travel, or internal processes.
+ An occasion or occasions when you proactively solved a problem, improved a process or introduced a better way of doing something in a previous role
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Coin Street Nursery have a fantastic opportunity for an energetic and enthusiastic Early Years Lunchtime Assistant to join our friendly and committed team and support activities that are inspiring children's learning and development.
About the Early Years Lunchtime Assistant role
Based in the Coin Street neighbourhood centre, minutes from Waterloo and Blackfriars stations and on the doorstep of the bustling South Bank, our family and children’s centre puts the child at the centre of their unique learning journey and uses our surroundings as a place for real life learning.
This provision encompasses a 59-place nursery, holiday play schemes, activity camps, creche facility to support parents to engage in training and support, and our work with external partners as part of our Family and Children’s Centre provision working with families across Waterloo and North Southwark.
The Lunchtime Assistant will play a key role in supporting in relation to mealtimes, activities, general care and the safety and welfare of children to support the smooth running of the nursery.
To be successful you will need to demonstrate the following
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Working towards a Childcare or Early Years Education qualification equivalent to NVQ2 or above
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Previous experience of working within an Early Years environment
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An understanding of children’s development and learning from 0-5 years and a commitment to the provision of an appropriate learning and care environment indoors and out
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Experience in maintaining a nursery environment, taking pride in their work
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Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures
About Coin Street Community Builders
We provide the opportunities and spaces for people to lead their own change.
Our activities are wide and far reaching. From giving families and children the best start in life through our childcare and family support, to creating and maintaining high quality spaces to live, work and play on the land that we own.
We promote enterprise, creativity, and lifelong learning whether that is through providing employment, volunteering opportunities, nurturing enterprise, or delivering programmes and activities. We provide housing that supports our community; we champion co-operative housing and influence local and national housing policy.
From sports and dance to healthy eating and gardening, we offer a range of facilities and activities accessible to everyone to support health and wellbeing in our community.
Contract
Permanent, Part-Time (20 hours per week)
Salary
£14,695 per annum (£14.13 per hour)
Extras
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Equivalent of 35 days annual leave (including Bank holidays), pro rata for part-time staff.
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8% contributory pension scheme (5% employer contribution and 3% employee contribution).
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Health and wellbeing support, including online mental health therapy sessions.
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Free gym membership at Colombo, annual flu jabs.
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Commitment to training and development.
Closing Date
Please submit your application by midnight on Sunday, 24 August 2025. Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered.
Successful candidates will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.
As an organisation, we are passionate about creating an inspirational neighbourhood - powered by social enterprise.





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We are looking for 2 organised and dedicated Project Workers who have a strong empathy with single homeless people, to coordinate our intensive housing management services across our South London boroughs.
You will be joining a small , friendly registered charity and registered provider with a supportive team.
Job purpose
The Project Worker will be responsible for the delivery of a responsive intensive housing management service to clients allocated by the Team Leader.
The central aim of the role is to support homeless clients temporarily living in CLHT placements to become as independent as possible and to facilitate timely move-on into independent living settings.
This will be achieved through regular client-led keywork sessions and in close collaboration with external partners.
The Project Worker will coordinate the day-to-day smooth running of each house they are responsible for.
Duties and responsibilities specific to the role
Intensive Housing Management
- Responsible for a broad range of housing management activities, including signing up new residents, issuing licensing agreements, delivering new client inductions, occupancy management and eviction / abandonment.
- Evictions are a last resort and CLHT works within the Homeless Link guidance on preventing evictions and abandonment.
- Work collaboratively with the Finance team to coordinate rent/ service charge collections
- Carry out regular occupancy checks.
- Maintain accurate and timely records related to housing management activities, within the requirements of GDPR.
- Maintain a healthy and safe environment and encourage clients to take individual responsibility for their living environment and for positive relationships with fellow residents.
- Ensure the accommodation where clients live is clean and maintained to a high standard, in line with CLHT property standards.
- Ensure the accommodation meets all legal and statutory health and fire safety requirements
- Work in close collaboration with the Maintenance team to ensure all repairs and maintenance issues are correctly reported and resolved.
- To promote and encourage client participation in the Intensive Housing Management process and to act as advocate for clients when necessary.
- This includes leading regular house meetings and encouraging clients to become ‘resident representatives’.
- To document each visit to projects, detailing tasks undertaken, any changes that have occurred and other relevant information.
- Manage antisocial behaviour and clients complaints in line with our Anti-Social Behaviour and Complaints procedures.
- Liaise with senior managers to ensure complaints are addressed in a timely manner.
Health and Safety
- Adhere to best practice in meeting the requirements of health and safety legislation in all aspects of the organisation’s work.
- Ensure you undertake required health and safety training.
- Comply with Health and Safety requirements and conduct all activities in a manner which is safe for yourself and others.
- Ensure you follow the Lone Working Policies and Procedures - making full use of the IT Lone Working tools made available by CLHT
- To report and record any accident or incident which may occur- no matter how minor - whether to clients or staff, follow RIDDOR reporting procedures, report to the police where applicable in line with policies at all times.
- To report immediately to management on any aspect of a service user’s placement that may warrant an investigation or urgent action.
Keyworking, Support planning, risk assessment
- Ensure all clients have a robust risk assessment, needs assessment and support plan which identifies and meets their needs as far as possible within the remit of the service.
- Use the SMART process to ensure all actions from keyworking are followed up.
- Develop client engagement techniques, being creative in your approach to encourage client participation in the keyworking, support planning and risk assessment process.
- Always ensure that clients are provided with the full range of information required to make informed decisions which encourages freedom and empowerment.
- Signpost and refer to external statutory and voluntary sector partners where necessary
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with all key partners, escalating any concerns about partner agency engagement to your line manager.
- Maintain up-to-date, GDPR-compliant records on CLHT IT systems, including clients signed copies of all keyworking, support planning and risk assessment documents.
- Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of Adult Safeguarding
Team Working
- Foster a positive team culture, being supportive of colleagues
- Participate in minimum monthly one-to-one supervision and team meetings to assist you in carrying out your duties.
- Perform in line with policies and procedures, including drawing to the attention of senior manager’s matters concerning capability.
- Support apprentices and volunteers, ensuring that their skills are utilised to support quality service delivery.
- Work to meet team targets.
- Support new team members in progressing through an induction programme
- To advise of any ideas which may enhance or improve the level of service delivered
Other
- No job description can be entirely comprehensive. The post holder will be expected to carry out such other duties as may be required from time to time in accordance with the job description.
- Willingness to work flexibly in response to changing organisational requirements.
- Keep managers informed of all significant issues relating to and affecting service delivery.
- Ensure compliance with CLHT Equality and Diversity policy & procedure
- Ensure Client Information is stored in line with Data Protection and Confidentiality guidelines.
- Attend regular meetings as directed by management.
- Adhere to the Company's medication policy at all times, and ensure that medical emergencies are dealt with appropriately.
Person specification
Knowledge
- Working knowledge of the welfare benefits system, particularly in relation to clients accommodated in intensive housing management settings
- An understanding of the common reasons for homelessness amongst single homeless people with support needs
- Knowledge of other key partner agencies, such as Probation, Community Mental Health Teams , Local Authority homelessness services , the Refugee Council
- Knowledge of the principles of Adult Safeguarding in a housing setting
- Knowledge of and commitment to the principles of the Equalities Act
Skills
- Able to develop a quick rapport with clients, particularly those who may be mistrustful of services and reluctant to engage
- Ability to work under own initiative & maintain enthusiasm for a high level of contact with clients on a day-to-day basis.
- Assertiveness and de-escalation skills
- Able to proactively participate in a comprehensive induction to the organisation and the services provided
- Coaching skills
- Able to cope under pressure, using initiative to manage time and to meet deadlines
- Ability to work within a team, promoting open communication skills and creative thinking
- Proficient IT skills, including Excel and Word and basic keyboard skills.
- Confident dealing with people at all levels; displays appropriate verbal and non-verbal behaviour
- Excellent numeracy & literacy - able to produce clear written records
- Integrity, sensitivity and understanding.
- Approachable, adaptable and assertive.
- Able to recognise learning needs and seek out learning and development opportunities with your line manager
- Is open and honest about mistakes and willing to use mistakes as tools for development
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Experience
- Experience of working with single homeless clients with support needs , or demonstrable equivalent experience
- Experience of working in partnership with other agencies to achieve effective outcomes.
- Experience of effectively prioritising your workload in a fast-paced environment
- Experience of de-escalating situations where clients have exhibited challenging behaviour
Other
- DBS Check.
- Strong empathy with homeless people, demonstrating a non-judgmental approach
- Commitment to the aims & objectives of the organisation.
Education and Qualifications
- Minimum 5 GCSE’S (A*-C) or equivalent – Including Maths and English.
- Evidence of a commitment to ongoing professional development
- It is desirable for the postholder to have a valid driving licence
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Action for Refugees in Lewisham (AFRIL) are recruiting for an Expert by Experience Coordinator to join our supportive and growing team. The Expert by Experience Coordinator is a new role in our small dynamic charity. The postholder will work to ensure the voices and perspectives of individuals with lived experience of asylum and forced migration are integrated into the design and delivery of AFRIL services and policy work. This role involves facilitating communication, promoting co-production, and empowering individuals to share their expertise to improve services and guide policy priorities.
The post involves coordinating our monthly Members Forum, and working with the core team to feed this into policy and service development, alongside thematic and sometimes practical support to our Allotment Steering Group, Rainbow Club Youth Council and Asylum Hotel Residents Forum. The postholder will develop the AFRIL ambassadors scheme, creating opportunities for former clients to continue to be involved in shaping AFRIL, and work with the Director to develop a governance level co-production structure as agreed with the Board of Trustees.
We are looking for a good people person, able to engage and inspire others, who demonstrates a collaborative approach to working with a range of stakeholders and in particular AFRIL clients who come from a variety of backgrounds. The postholder will be highly organised, have good project planning and execution skills, and a good working knowledge of the issues affecting refugees and asylum seekers in the UK. Community language skills are an asset.
About AFRIL
Action for Refugees in Lewisham (AFRIL) is a registered charity that supports asylum seekers, refugees, and vulnerable migrants in South East London. We support people to lift themselves out of poverty, assert their rights and rebuild their lives in the heart of our community. We provide both crisis support to meet immediate need, and longer-term, flexible programmes to tackle the underlying problems that lead people to be in crisis, supporting people to integrate, contribute and thrive. Our work is grounded in the values of professionalism, inclusivity, and solidarity. Our clients are at the heart of what we do and our approach is one of co-production and empowerment.
AFRIL delivers the following core services in the London Boroughs of Lewisham, Greenwich, Southwark, Bexley and Bromley:
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Rainbow Club Supplementary School - providing weekly supplementary education in English and Maths, arts, music and sports activities to children from refugee, migrant and asylum seeking backgrounds from 4-11 years old, plus youth volunteering programme and Youth Council (NRCSE and Sanctuary Status).
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Casework and Advocacy Service: providing AQS accredited advice, casework and legal interventions in asylum support, community care, housing, welfare benefits and related matters. Pre-Action Protocol letters to challenge unlawful public law decisions. The service currently provides Level 1 immigration advice under the Immigration Advice Agency.
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Destitution Support - a fortnightly Food Bank in partnership with St Peter’s Church providing food, food vouchers, toiletries, and other essentials, alongside a warm hub with free cafe, information and support. Small grants for essential items and cash payments for food in emergencies. Securing and distributing gifts in kind, e.g. winter coats, laptops and data.
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Allotment of Refuge - a welcoming community of food growers that supports improved health, wellbeing and integration of members, whilst protecting the local environment.
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Immigration Project in partnership with Southwark Law Centre, providing free legal advice and representation to support people to regularise their immigration status.
We also use our frontline experience, together with our clients, to engage in Policy and influencing work to improve the services and policies that impact our client group. This includes advising the GLA on 3 asylum related working groups, and as a member of the London Housing Panel.
AFRIL is an equal opportunities employer. We are a diverse staff team and particularly encourage applications from BAME candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and those with lived experience of asylum/irregular migration. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to support our staff to flourish.
We are proud to be a member of the Experts by Experience Employment Network which aims to increase representation of people with lived experience in the charitable sector. Please feel free to use their information and resources which may help in preparing your job application.
Please read full Job Description and Person Specification. Applications will only be accepted through CharityJob - please submit a CV and cover letter (no more than one side of A4) detailing how you meet the person specification.
Please submit your CV and a cover letter – no more than one side of A4 – detailing how you meet the person specification for the role by 23:30 on Wednesday 27th August 2025.
We support asylum seekers, refugees and vulnerable migrants to lift themselves out of poverty and rebuild their lives in the heart of our community.




The Network Lead plays a central role in helping us achieve our vision to end the need for food banks in the UK. This is a varied, proactive and fast-paced role leading work to support our food banks to deliver a warm welcome, emergency food, and access to tailored support and advice for people experiencing poverty in communities across Northern Ireland, while we work together for long-term structural changes to tackle drivers of food bank need.
The role involves line management of Area Managers working directly with Food Banks, and the coordination of projects and partnerships to support food banks in our network to reduce the need for their services locally.
You will need to live in Northern Ireland or be planning to relocate as the role involves regular travel to visit our Northern Ireland food banks.
Role responsibilities
· Food Bank Support: Manage the delivery of support to food banks in Northern Ireland ensuring our community of food banks remain resilient and can provide a compassionate service to people in need of emergency food for as long as services are needed.
· Strategic Leadership: Coordinate the delivery of strategic programmes of work that are part of Trusell’s five-year strategy to end the need for food banks, including through developing and delivering Northern Ireland specific priorities.
· Projects and partnerships: Build partnerships with organisations to develop and build services and systems that help end the need for food banks in Northern Ireland, including with national government, elected representatives, churches, community organisations and research bodies.
· Team Leadership: Provide leadership, support, coaching, development, and line management to the area managers.
· Risk Management: Ensure consistent quality assurance of food banks across Northern Ireland, in line with the risk framework and support area managers to deal with complaints and manage food banks with high risks.
· Cross-organisational working: Act as a liaison between the area team, other teams within the Food Bank Resilience Programme, and other Programme colleagues, managing the flow of ideas and feedback to positive effect.
Person Specification
Technical skills and minimum knowledge:
· Confidence in representing Trussell with a range of stakeholders, including community and church leaders, civil servants and elected representatives, to enable the effective roll-out of the organisational strategy in Northern Ireland.
· Knowledge and experience of community development or local service provision and a good understanding of local systems of support relied upon by people experiencing poverty.
· Experience of managing projects and partnerships, from inception to evaluation, to achieve strategic goals.
· Experience of team leadership including line management and supervision, including dealing with performance issues and using coaching skills.
· Competent and efficient use of IT, including the main Microsoft Office programmes and database management.
Behaviours and competencies:
· Demonstrates a commitment to Trussell values and our vision and mission
· Demonstrates empathy for people from disadvantaged, marginalised or socially- excluded backgrounds
· Role models inclusive behaviour, values and leadership
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, particularly listening skills.
· Confident, resilient and self-motivated team player
· Well-organised and able to juggle competing priorities.
· The ability to build effective relationships in contexts where Christian faith plays a major part, and in which people of all faiths and none collaborate to make a difference together.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Rate of Pay: £28,500.00 - £30,674.00 (Dependent on qualifications & experience)
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week (To include regular evening sessions)
Contract Type: Permanent
Work Base: Ripley Blend (Derbyshire) Branch (Regular travel to other sites & locations will be required)
Purpose & Scope
“To play a key role in developing and delivering provision in and through our youth branch in Ripley & surrounding areas, so that we effectively engage with disadvantaged and marginalised young people, leaving a lasting impact on their lives and future prospects and that of the wider community.”
“To be involved in the delivery of youth work activities, support services, and alternative education opportunities for young people, in a range of settings across Blend delivery sites and locations, designed to create safe spaces for young people that promote their participation and facilitate their personal and social development.”
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
Service Delivery & Development
- Work closely with the Youth Work Manager and wider youth team in developing and delivering creative, inclusive and needs-led programmes, activities and services for young people that promote their wellbeing and enhance their life chances.
- Actively promote the meaningful participation of young people in shaping the ongoing development of Blend Youth Project service delivery.
- Work effectively across Blend sites and delivery locations in a range of contexts including: open drop-in sessions, alternative education provision, project-based delivery, community projects, detached work, 1:1 mentoring, residentials and school-based work.
- Function as the ‘Lead Worker’ within a variety of delivery contexts and conduct yourself as a role model in youth work practice, providing practice-based support to other staff/volunteers as required.
- Support the planning and delivery of alternative education sessions in a variety of settings as required and directed by the Alternative Education & Post-16 Manager and Specialist Teacher.
- Take a shared responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the Branch, ensuring that young people have access to a range of services that meet their needs e.g. employment support, sexual health services etc.
- Take a shared responsibility for the care, upkeep and management of all Blend premises, equipment and resources, ensuring that routine practices and procedures are implemented and adhered to.
- In the absence of the Youth Work Manager, act as a key point of contact for matters such as Branch premises procedures and protocols.
Quality Assurance & Communications
- To be responsible for the timely completion of all session plans, evaluation forms, progress tracking documents and all associated quality assurance documents.
- Track, record and report upon project progress to support funding monitoring reports / SLA requirements as required.
- Actively participate in producing content and promotional material for use in Blend Youth Project social media platforms, website and offline materials.
Self-Management And Professional Development
- To manage your time effectively and efficiently ensuring that the majority of your working time is direct and sustained delivery of face-to-face work with young people.
- To be responsible for the effective planning, organisation and administration of the post, maintaining appropriate records of work planned and undertaken.
- To attend regular supervision sessions with your Line Manager, submitting agendas/reports on agreed timescales.
- To identify your continuing professional development (CPD) needs and undertake training and professional development opportunities as agreed with your Line Manager.
Person Specification
Characteristics & Values
Essential
- Has a passion & enthusiasm for young people’s well-being, learning & development.
- Committed to anti-discriminatory practice in all aspects of work.
- Well organized and able to work effectively alone or as part of a team.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with young people & adults.
- Ability to develop effective and creative learning and development activities, resources, schemes of work and session plans.
- Effective ICT skills and competent in the use of Microsoft Office software.
- Excellent time-management, planning and organizational skills.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Safeguarding and Child Protection procedures.
- Knowledge of Health & Safety & risk assessment issues & procedures.
- Knowledge of and commitment to Equal Opportunities practices.
Desirable
- Knowledge of current government policy & practice guidance in relation to young people.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of youth work practice in a range of settings and contexts with individuals and groups of young people, including street-based delivery.
- Experience of responding effectively & empathetically to challenging behaviour.
- Experience of planning, evaluating and reviewing work with young people.
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Nationally recognized JNC Youth Work qualification, with a minimum of two years post qualifying experience.
- Current/relevant CPD record & willingness to undertake further training & CPD training opportunities.
Desirable
- Qualified to degree level in a relevant field of study.
Other Requirements
Essential
- A full UK Driving License & access to appropriate transport to enable travel within the duties & responsibilities of the post.
- A commitment to working regular unsocial hours, including regular evenings.
Benefits
- Enhanced Annual Leave
- Company Sick Pay Scheme
- 20% discount in all Lighthouse Charity Shops
- Company Pension
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to exclusive shopping and lifestyle discounts
- Christmas Saver Scheme
- Company Events
INTERVIEW DATE: FRIDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER 2025
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THIS POST, PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION PACK (FOUND ON OUR CAREERS WEBSITE) WHICH DETAILS THE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will therefore be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.
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Are you a early career fundraiser who also loves comms?
Are you wanting to make a difference in the lives of learning disabled and autistic young people?
Caxton Youth Organisation is a specialist youth club, creating community, breaking barriers and empowering learning disabled and autistic young people.
This is a key role supporting both our fundraising and communications activities. You will work closely with the Fundraising and Communications Manager to deliver compelling fundraising applications, steward donors, grow our community fundraising, and manage Caxton’s public-facing communications across digital and print. It’s a hands-on, varied role ideal for someone who’s an excellent communicator, highly organised, and motivated to make a difference.
Key Responsibilities
Fundraising
- Research, plan and draft compelling grant and funding applications.
- Maintain and update our CRM system (Beacon), ensuring records are accurate and communications are timely.
- Plan and deliver key supporter events.
- Lead on the development, delivery and stewardship of community fundraising activities, including challenge events.
- Prepare timely and engaging reports and updates for funders.
- Provide stewardship to individual supporters and donors
- Support on implementing our Monitoring and Evaluation Framework to capture meaningful programme insights to support funding applications and reporting.
- Collaborate with colleagues to gather and analyse qualitative data, including quotes, feedback and stories to demonstrate impact.
Communications
- Manage Caxton’s social media channels (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, Bluesky), creating engaging, youth-appropriate content that reflects our values and voice.
- Monitor, evaluate and report on social media performance to identify trends and opportunities for growth.
- Write and collect case studies and stories that showcase the experiences and successes of young people.
- Develop and maintain marketing materials, promotional assets, and internal communications tools.
- Maintaining the Caxton website, including writing blog posts and updating content as needed.
- Lead on the implementation of Caxton’s communications calendar to ensure consistent and strategic messaging.
- Strengthen our presence in the community and online through targeted communications initiatives
Person Specification
Essential:
- 2+ years’ experience in fundraising, particularly writing funding applications and/or managing donor relationships.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to tailor messages for different audiences.
- Experience managing social media channels for an organisation.
- Confident using design tools (e.g. Canva) and email marketing platforms.
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
- Comfortable working independently and managing multiple priorities.
- Committed to the values of inclusion, equity and youth empowerment.
Desirable:
- Experience using Beacon or another CRM
- Knowledge of the youth or disability sector.
- Basic photography, video or design skills.
If you don't meet all of the criteria but feel as though you would be a great fit for the role, we would encourage you to still consider applying.
Caxton Youth Organisation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider all reasonable adjustments under the terms of the Equality Act (2010) to enable an applicant with a disability (as defined under the Act) to meet the requirements of the post. We encourage applicants from underrepresented groups.
Please submit a cover letter detailing how your previous experience meets the job description.
A specialist youth club for learning disabled and autistic young people in Westminster
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Global Internal Communications & Engagement Lead
Contract: 12 Months Fixed term – Maternity cover, Full time, 35 hours per week
Location: London, UK
UK hybrid working – a minimum of 40 % of working time is spent face-to-face (London office, external meetings or travel).
60/40 hybrid working at WaterAid means roughly three days wherever you work best and two days together in person.
Salary: £57,415 - £60,436 with excellent benefits.
Change starts with water. Change starts with you.
Every day, millions of people live without clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid exists to change that – for everyone, everywhere. Join us, and your energy will help unlock people’s potential and create a fairer future.
About WaterAid
We’re a global federation driven by one vision: a world where everyone, everywhere has clean water, sanitation and hygiene by 2030. Powered by our values of Respect, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation, we work alongside communities, partners and supporters to make change happen.
About the team
We are successful when WaterAiders feel informed, included, engaged and connected - to each other and to our mission. We provide strategic advice and guidance to leaders, subject matter experts and colleagues, while ensuring all have access to the right information, knowledge and tools to succeed.
About the role
As our Global Internal Communications & Engagement Lead you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing a comprehensive global strategy for internal communications and employee engagement at WaterAid and work closely with senior leaders and key stakeholders to drive sustainable change.
In this role, you will:
- Set the strategic direction for WaterAid’s internal communications. Drive execution of this strategy to ensure staff are informed and inspired, engaged, empowered and connected to each other and the mission.
- Lead WaterAid’s federation-wide approach to employee engagement, ensuring the use of advanced technology and systems to drive, monitor and maintain WaterAid’s high levels of employee engagement.
- Oversee and lead WaterAid’s federation-wide approach to leadership communications, ensuring alignment with the Global Strategy and strategic priorities. Develop and define what leadership communication is required across the federation to foster an environment of transparency, collaboration and engagement.
- Trusted advisor and strategic internal communications business partner to key members of the Global Executive, specifically the WaterAid Chief Executives, Global Director of WaterAid international and the Executive Director, People (Global Lead for People).
- Serve as a strategic internal communications business partner on key global projects, collaborating closely with colleagues across the global federation.
- Lead on our federation-wide approach to deliver a seamless, integrated and highly positive digital employee experience.
- Ensure WaterAid leverages the most effective digital channels to create a positive employee experience, focusing on impactful communication and engagement across the global organisation.
- Act as a champion for WaterAid’s core values throughout the federation, promoting and embodying these principles to ensure that the global organisational culture authentically reflects them.
- Ensure diversity, equity and empowerment are seamlessly integrated into all internal communications and engagement activities. This includes actively promoting inclusive messaging that reflects the diverse voices and perspectives within the organisation.
- Responsible for the ongoing maintenance, development and articulation of WaterAid’s employee value proposition - the People Promise
- Champion WaterAid’s commitment to equity, inclusion and safeguarding.
Requirements
To be successful, you will need:
- Strategic internal communications.
- Leadership communications and coaching.
- Team leadership and coaching.
- Employee engagement best practice.
- Values and culture.
- Global employer brand.
- Digital employee experience.
- Crisis communications.
- Project management.
- Knowledge of industry best practice and emerging trends in internal communications and employee engagement.
- Knowledge and understanding of diversity, equity and empowerment.
Although not essential, we’d prefer you to have:
- Ability to speak, facilitate and coach in languages used in countries where WaterAid works. Particularly French, Portuguese and Spanish.
- Experience of working in the international development sector and of living or working in one of the countries where WaterAid has programmes.
Closing date: Applications will close 12:00 PM UK time on 18th August 2025.
How to apply: Click Apply to complete the pre-screening questions and upload your CV.
Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application?
At WaterAid, we strongly advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well.
Preemployment screening
To apply for this role, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to local law and WaterAid’s Safer Recruitment policy. All UK based roles require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Benefits
- 36 days’ holiday (including 8 Bank Holidays)
- Option to buy an extra 5 days’ annual leave
- Employer pension contribution up to 10 %
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Season ticket loan
- Free annual eye tests
- ‘Give as you Earn’ charitable giving scheme
- Enhanced parental leave (maternity, adoption/surrogacy, shared parental and paternity)
- Sabbaticals
- One paid volunteer day each year
Our Global Commitment:
Our people promise
We will work with passion and focus to make sure everyone everywhere has clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.
Equal Opportunities
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions, ways of life and status. This includes, but is not limited to, race, ethnicity, caste, colour, gender, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth, disability status, neurodiversity, age, marital and family status, sexual orientation and gender identity, health status, place of residence, economic and social situation.
Safeguarding
We are committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero- tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and to any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks (which can include counterterrorism, safeguarding and criminal records checks).
Together, we’ll change the world through water.
Join us and be part of the change !
Our vision is a world where everyone, everywhere has sustainable and safe water, sanitation and hygiene.





Exciting opportunity for an Education Support Officer – make an impact today.
Anna Freud is seeking a Education Support Officer to join our world-leading mental health charity for children, young people and their families. Our mission is to close the gap in wellbeing and mental health by advancing, translating, delivering, and sharing the best science and practice with everyone who impacts the lives of children, young people and their families. More information about Anna Freud is available on our website.
Our EDI commitment
We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and being an equal opportunities employer, whereby equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are core to our recruitment practices. All candidates who meet the job criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of ethnic origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, socioeconomic background, caring responsibilities and care experience.
We ask candidates to share their diversity dimensions with us to help us identify, tackle and prevent bias across the employee lifecycle. We believe a diverse workforce enhances our ability to support mental health and wellbeing, allowing us to better meet the needs of the children, young people and families we serve.
As a Disability Confident employer, disabled candidates meeting our criteria are guaranteed an interview. Applications are submitted anonymously and assessed using a fair evaluation process based on the criteria set out in our job profiles.
What we offer
We offer a collaborative culture with strong links across Anna Freud and University College London. We offer a range of staff benefits, including an all-in-one rewards and recognition platform called Perkbox and wellbeing offers such as finishing early on Fridays and free counselling through our Employee Assistance Programme. We are proud to have staff-led Diversity Networks offering unique opportunities for learning, connection and impact.
What you’ll do
You will play a key administrative and coordination role within the Postgraduate Education Support Services team, ensuring the smooth delivery of postgraduate programmes through support in admissions, events, student services, and operational functions. This fixed-term opportunity will have a particular focus on supporting student admissions, including application handling, interview coordination, and assisting in recruitment events and marketing activities.
What you’ll bring
Essential skills and experience:
- Programme/course administration within a higher or further education setting.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to engage diplomatically and confidentially with staff and students.
- High attention to detail and the ability to manage large volumes of information with accuracy.
- Capacity to work autonomously and proactively, while also collaborating effectively with a team and following guidance from senior staff.
- Able to prioritise and manage workloads under pressure, meeting multiple deadlines with minimal supervision.
- Confident IT user, particularly Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Forms), with a readiness to learn platforms like Moodle and SITS.
Key details
Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week): usual working hours are Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00. Flexible working is possible.
Salary: £26,499 FTE per annum, plus 6% contributory pension scheme.
Location: Hybrid working (a mixture of onsite and home/remote working). Staff are working onsite for at least 20% of their working hours at our London site (4-8 Rodney Street, London N1 9JH).
Contract type: Fixed-term, 6 months.
Next steps
Closing date for applications: midday (12pm), Monday 18 August 2025. Please note that due to high application volumes, we may close this advert early. We encourage you to apply promptly and to keep an eye on our future vacancies for more opportunities.
Notification of interview: shortlisted applicants will be notified no later than Friday 22 August 2025. During shortlisting, applicants are anonymously assessed using the criteria visible in the Job Profile. Please note: due to the high volume of applications received, we will not be able to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants.
Interviews: will be held remotely in week commencing 1 September 2025.
How to apply: click on the 'apply now’ button to apply online. We are unable to accept CVs and kindly request no contact from agencies.
Questions?
Please email Recruitment with any job enquiries, or if you require assistance or experience difficulties when applying. Please note that successful candidate(s) will be asked to evidence their Right to Work in the UK post-job offer – we do not hold a sponsor license therefore we are unable to provide Visa sponsorship.
Our vision is a world where all children and young people are able to achieve their full potential.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
At Stewardship, our mission is to activate joyful generosity — enabling Christians to support the causes they love, exactly when they need to. Our givers manage most of their finances through apps, and we believe their generosity should be just as intuitive. Our iOS Giving app has already seen strong engagement, and we are currently in the process of re-platforming it into React Native to support a more scalable and maintainable future.
We’re looking for an experienced Lead React Native Developer to take over from this re-platforming work and carry it forward — refining and extending the app, while also setting the direction for how we build future mobile apps. You’ll be the first dedicated React Native developer on the team, so the role offers both the autonomy to shape our mobile stack and the opportunity to grow into a leadership position as we expand the team.
As a result of our Christian ethos, this post is covered by an Occupational Requirement (OR) under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010. The successful applicant will be expected to be a practising Christian and to clearly demonstrate a personal commitment to the mission, principles, values and practices contained in our Ethos Statement, by:
• Active membership of local church congregation.
• An understanding of the faith aspects of the work of Christian charities, including the preparedness to pray with colleagues, where appropriate.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for an experienced Finance Director to join the team, working closely with the Executive Director, Senior Management Team and board of Trustees to develop and monitor Stratford East's business planning and financial management.
As Finance Director you will provide direction and inspiration for the Finance department, agreeing strategy, setting targets and monitoring performance. You will work closely with the Executive Director, Senior Leadership Team and board of Trustees to develop and monitor TRSE’s business planning and financial management. You will ensure that Trustees, Managers and external stakeholders are supplied with timely, accurate and relevant information including budgets, management accounts and cash flow forecasts. The Finance Director oversees the finances of Pioneer Theatres Limited (t/ a Theatre Royal Stratford East) and its two subsidiaries – Stratford East (Trading) Limited (SET) and Stratford East Productions Limited (SEPL – currently dormant).
This is a permanent, part-time role (3 days a week).
Deadline: Midday, Mon 18 Aug
Contract type: Permanent, Part Time
Salary: £65,000 to £70,000 pro rata, dependent on experience
Hours of Work: Office hours are generally 10am - 6pm; 3 days (24 hours) per week Holidays: 30 days per annum including bank holidays. This will increase by one day for each full holiday year of service completed to a maximum total of 33 days
Probation: 6 months
Notice Period: 4 months
Pension: Up to 5% matched pension contribution after qualifying period
Other Benefits: Season ticket loans, Cycle to Work Scheme, complimentary theatre tickets, staff catering discount, Employee Assistance Programme
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
Senior Business Development Officer
UK-wide
£32,145 per annum (pro rata for part time hours)
Ref: 25REC
Part Time: 30 hours per week – happy to talk flexible working
Base: Hybrid working at any UK Sustrans Hub
About the role
We have a new opportunity for a Senior Business Development Officer to join Sustrans. In this pivotal role, you'll support Sustrans’ commercial strategy by leading and improving our competitive bidding process and delivering high-quality business development support across the organisation.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Championing innovation in our business development approach
- Developing compelling new offers and refining internal processes
- Providing expert bid-writing guidance and quality assurance
- Fostering collaboration across teams and leveraging internal expertise
- Strengthening Sustrans’ ability to win new opportunities and build strong, strategic partnerships
This is an exciting opportunity to influence the future of sustainable transport by helping us grow our impact and reach.
Candidates should be based within the geographical area with regular travel expected to the nearest hub.
About you
As an excellent communicator, you work well with other people and develop strong relationships.
You have experience of working in business development or a relevant setting. You have previously developed successful funding bids and competitive tenders. You work well with others, identifying new opportunities and gaps in the market. You coordinate activities using an established process - holding people to account and meeting deadlines. Your copy is of a high standard and you are confident reviewing others' work. You have a proactive mindset with a focus on quality, impact, and continuous improvement.
Previous experience of working in this area isn't a necessity. If you are well-organised, with an eye for detail, and work well with others - we'd welcome an application from you.
Sustrans has a long-term commitment to being a charity for everyone - reducing inequality, valuing diversity, enabling inclusion and ensuring all people are treated with dignity and respect. We aim to be a truly inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, in particular from under-represented groups.
What we offer
In return we can offer true hybrid working to suit individual circumstances and a flexible, supportive and rewarding working environment.
Wellbeing
- 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working
- Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff)
- Staff volunteer days
- 24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service
- We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes
Financial
- Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans
- Bike, computer and season ticket loans
- Discount benefits
- London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London)
- Death in Service benefit – 3 x annual Salary
Family Friendly
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)
Additional information
- Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 23:59, 13 August 2025.
- Interviews will take place in via MS Teams during the 1st or 2nd of September 2025
About Sustrans
At Sustrans you'll be part of a movement to make it easier for people to walk and cycle.
We're all here to change things! You’ll be part of an incredible community of talented, passionate, creative, problem solvers all working together to change things for the better. We act locally and think big - we have a vision of a society where the way we travel creates healthier places and happier lives for everyone.
You'll be questioning the status quo and daring to imagine a different world. You'll work on exciting, impactful projects that will stretch and empower you and you'll be rewarded by seeing the difference you make to people, communities and the planet.
We believe including everyone is central to who we are and what we want to achieve, we welcome difference and pride ourselves on creating a culture where you can be yourself and where your wellness is supported.
You'll be guaranteed to make friends for life and work with a team that is incredibly flexible, supportive, ethical and fun.
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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!
You'll play a vital role in developing work experience opportunities for adults with learning disabilities as well as supporting our team members into permanent employment. This is a new role which will require you to show heaps of flexibility and learn-as-we-go in order to shape and develop our impact into the future.
If you have pints of personality and want to work for a fantastic cause, we want to hear from you. You’ll be experienced in coaching or mentoring, be well organised and understand the barriers faced by people with a learning disability when moving into employment.
You'll support and develop our team. This means:
- managing a caseload of between 6 and 10 people who are neurodivergent and/or have a learning disability, and who are looking to move into supportive employment locally
- preparing our team members for long-term employment by supporting them to understand their skills, aspirations and goals by offering employment profiling, job matching, action planning and skill development opportunities
- working to a minimum target of 2 adults moving into long term employment by the end of your contract
- undertaking monthly work coaching sessions for team members to develop and upskill them in brewing and bar management skills
- supporting team members to reduce work-related barriers such as travel-to-work, better-off calculations, disclosure of health & wellbeing needs and budgeting
- providing in-work support to assist team members in maintaining and retaining employment, including frequent in-person meetings during the first few months of a successful employment match
You'll be responsible for our employer engagement. This means:
- undertaking tailored job searches and proactive engagement with employers to source supportive, paid job opportunities which meet our team members preferences and match their developing skillset
- identifying potential opportunities for employment within their businesses and sales opportunities amongst employment partners
- providing education and support to employers, which may include negotiating adjustments and on-going employer support to ensure job retention
- building Ignition’s profile as a skills-based, local employment specialist
You will develop our wider employability programme. This means:
- organising and facilitating regular employment taster days for people with learning disabilities looking to move into work in order to raise aspirations and developing an understanding of the workplace
- planning & running CV development workshops to help adults with learning disabilities prepare for the world of work
- developing our evidence-based employability model, drawing on good practice from other sectors, in order to constantly improve and refine the model
As part of your 20 hours per week, you will also be required to undertake one evening or weekend shift per week of up to 6 hours, as a Taproom Supervisor.
What we need from you (the essentials):
- experience of working or volunteering with neurodivergent adults or people with learning disabilities
- experience of leading, teaching, coaching, mentoring or otherwise supporting groups of people
- an understanding of the barriers to employment experienced by adults with learning disabilities
- proven experience of meeting and exceeding outcomes and targets
- well organised with experience of managing a varied workload
- outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to build rapport with people
- good administrative skills with an ability to use IT and tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- a flexible and hands on approach with an an ability to think and problem-solve independently
- being comfortable trialling new approaches and learning in response
What we’d ideally like from you (the desirables):
- experience of supporting people to obtain employment
- knowledge of the benefits system and how to navigate this when moving into employment
- experience working in a bar or other customer service setting
Ignition employs and trains adults with learning disabilities in order to support people into employment who would otherwise find it difficult.




The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Position: Income and Gift Aid Accountant Assistant
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours a week
Contract: Permanent
Location: Office-based in London with flexibility to work remotely
Salary: Starting from £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 are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Income and Gift Aid Accountant Assistant to help us make sure every penny counts in our mission to stop MS. You'll play a key role in managing our income processing and supporting Gift Aid claims to help us maximise the value of every donation.
You'll ensure that donations recorded in our CRM system match the funds received, resolving discrepancies and supporting our income processes to run efficiently. Working closely with our Customer Services and Fundraising teams you’ll be at the heart of making sure our financial data is accurate and robust.
You’ll also assist with preparing and checking Gift Aid claims, helping us claim back vital extra funds at no additional cost to our supporters. Your detail driven approach will help us continue to build a strong and transparent foundation for everything we do.
To succeed in this role, you’ll need a good understanding of financial accounting principles, strong Excel and IT skills, and a collaborative problem-solving approach. Excellent communication and organisational skills will also be essential as you work closely with teams across the organisation to ensure our income records are accurate and efficient.
If this sounds like you and you're looking for an opportunity to grow your skills, along with experiencing challenges and a shared purpose, then we’d love to hear from you.
Closing date for applications: Friday 15th August 2025
Interested?
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Equal Opportunities
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds.
We’d be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application.
Disability Confident Employer
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and we’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.
You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes.
If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format.
More about our employee benefits:
We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to):
Encouraging work life balance
- 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time
- More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment
- Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us)
- Flexible working options
Caring for you and your family
- Generous sick pay entitlement
- More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment
- Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year
- Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis
- Enhanced leave for new parents
- Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information
- Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year)
- 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time
- 10 days paid carers’ leave a year, pro-rata for part-time
- Cycle to work scheme
- Death in service scheme
- New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave:
- In the event of miscarriage or still birth
- To support fertility treatments
- For antenatal appointments for both parents
Thinking about your finances
- Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans
- Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax
- New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing
Enriching your life at work
- Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager
- Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities
- New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely
- Various opportunities to influence how we internally operate (including surveys, and focus and committee groups)
- Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support
- 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community)
- 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal
Safeguarding
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with.
This is regardless of Gender, Race, Disability, Sexual orientation, Religion or belief, Pregnancy, Gender reassignment.
We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected.
We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds.
Your right to work in the UK
You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You’ll need to share documents showing you’re eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment.
You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren’t able to support you with your visa applications.
No agencies please.
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