Service support officer jobs
The Stoll Foundation is a leading provider of supported housing for vulnerable and disabled veterans in the UK. With a proud legacy of service, we are committed to delivering safe, high-quality homes and support that enables independence, dignity, and well-being for those who have served their country.
The Role:
Deliver an outstanding service to residents and internal stakeholders by ensuring properties are well-maintained, resident needs are met promptly, and all interactions
reflect professionalism, empathy, and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide a positive image of Stoll to its customers, stakeholders, and other relevant outside bodies.
Provide input to the Corporate Plan and Team Plans through participation in Organisational, Departmental and Team Meetings.
Provide appropriate ‘team’ cover in the absence of other staff as reasonably requested.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Deliver excellent customer service to internal and external customers, always aiming to enhance the customer experience.
- Respond promptly to resident inquiries and resolve issues efficiently and professionally.
- Cover front of House and Reception Duties, greeting all stakeholders is a professional and courteous manner.
- Coordinate maintenance and repairs to ensure properties are maintained to a high standard.
- Monitor contractor performance and follow up on incomplete or delayed works to
ensure service quality and resident satisfaction, whilst keep thing customer informed. - Manage resident move-ins and move-outs, including inspections and addressing any
defects. - Ensure accurate and thorough logs are maintained and monitored from issue inception
to satisfactory resolution. - Liaise with relevant teams to ensure all safety certificates (gas, electric, fire) and risk assessments are up to date and accessible.
- Contribute to void property turnaround by coordinating inspections, ensuring remedial works are completed quickly, and preparing properties for new tenants.
- Assist with organising and attending resident meetings, open days, and community engagement events to build positive relationships and gather feedback.
- Provide administrative support for organisational related processes.
- Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive resident information in accordance with GDPR and data protection policies.
- Use internal systems to log interactions, raise repairs, and track progress.
- Monitor trends in customer feedback and complaints to identify recurring issues and suggest service improvements.
- Assist in the preparation and distribution of newsletters, notices, and digital updates for residents.
- Stay informed on organisational policies and complete relevant training to ensure consistent and compliant service delivery.
Staff benefits are:
Healthcare Cash Back Plan – provided by Bupa, this scheme financially reimburses you for treatment costs (up to an annual limit) for everyday healthcare needs including dental and chiropractic treatments, physiotherapy and health screenings.
Ride to Work Scheme – providing loans for bicycles and cycling equipment through our retail partner as a tax and National Insurance free benefit through salary exchange.
Season Ticket Loans – staff can access an interest-free loan if they travel to and from work by public transport, paid back over 10 monthly instalments.
Pension – the Social Housing Pension Scheme (SHPS) is available to all employees via salary exchange. Whilst you can opt out of the pension scheme.
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For 140 years, the Forces Employment Charity has proudly supported Service leavers, veterans, and their families in building successful civilian careers. We provide veterans with life-long, life-changing support, jobs, and training opportunities, regardless of circumstances, rank, length of service, or reason for leaving.
By working for FEC, you will become part of a vibrant team living the charity’s values: Expert, Supportive, Passionate, Open and Honest, Resilient, and Collaborative.
Brief role description
The Senior Individual Giving Officer plays an integral role within the Fundraising team at the Forces Employment Charity (FEC). As part of the Marketing, Communication and Fundraising Directorate, you will be responsible for the delivery of the core elements of the individual giving programme, developing engaging products and activity across multiple channels to support income generation, identifying new audiences, optimising responses, growing the supporter base and contributing to the lifetime value of supporters.
Interested? Want to know more about the Charity? Check out our website
Eager to know more about the role? Have a look at the Job Description attached
What’s in it for you? Check out our Benefits.
Have we convinced you to apply? If so, submit your CV and Covering Letter by Tuesday 16 December 2025.
Got questions about the role? Get in touch with the People Team
Please note: Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert; therefore, we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.
If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made The People Team aware before applying.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff by fostering an inclusive, supportive environment where everyone, including those with disabilities, can thrive, develop, and achieve their full potential. We actively encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and ensure reasonable adjustments are made to support candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.
We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that residency and security requirements can be more tightly defined than others. You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process.
We provide life-changing support, jobs and training opportunities to Service leavers, veterans, reservists and their spouses, partners and Children


We are currently looking for a Senior Service Manager to oversee safe houses based in Liverpool, Manchester and Halton areas. This role is a chance to combine your leadership skills, compliance excellence and compassion.
In the role you will:
- Lead and Inspire: Manage and motivate a dedicated team, ensuring they receive high quality supervision, training, and support.
- Champion Safety & Quality: Take ownership of Health & Safety compliance, safeguarding standards, and quality assurance measures including CQC and internal audits.
- Drive Operational Excellence: Oversee budgets, payroll, and service delivery with a focus on efficiency and high standards.
- Empower Survivors: Ensure service users receive the care and advocacy they need to rebuild their lives.
What we are looking for:
- Proven experience in team management and compliance within a care or support setting.
- Strong knowledge of Health & Safety, safeguarding, and quality frameworks.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and IT skills.
- Experience in modern slavery support is desirable, but not essential as training will be provided.
About Us
Medaille Trust is one of the leading providers of support to survivors of modern slavery and human trafficking in the UK. We are working to provide refuge and freedom for survivors and fighting to see slavery in all its forms become a thing of the past. The need for this work has never been higher, there are more than 50 million estimated victims of modern slavery worldwide, and over 120,000 potential victims in the UK.
We operate ten safe houses and five outreach hubs, staffed round the clock by specialist staff, working with more than 600 men, women and dependent children each year. We work to raise awareness in the UK and to provide preventive work in source countries. Our Pursue work helps survivors to engage with police and within the legal system to seek justice and to secure convictions against their perpetrators.
Closing Date: Monday, 29 December 2025 at 10:00 A.M.
Interview Date: TBC
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to interview/ appoint before the closing date. Early applications are therefore strongly encouraged.
This role is a subject to satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service checks.
The ability to drive with a valid licence with use of own vehicle insured for business purposes is essential.
Medaille Trust's mission is to provide refuge & freedom from modern slavery. One of UK's leading providers of support for survivors of modern slavery.
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We’re looking for an organised and proactive individual to join our team as a Business Support & Finance Assistant.
In this role, you’ll provide essential business and finance administrative support to the Society and Chief Executive, act as the first point of contact for general enquiries, and help ensure our workplace is effective, welcoming, and engaging.
You’ll also assist with day-to-day financial processes, support key society meetings and events, and play a vital role in keeping everything running smoothly.
If you’re detail-oriented, enthusiastic to contribute, and ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you!
Click below to be directed to our recruitment portal, and find out more about the role and application.
We are working towards a world inspired by #Ecology in which nature and people thrive.
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We are looking for an Anti Social Behaviour Officer to join our Housing Team in East London also covering Harrow, Barnet, Camden, Newham and Lambeth, to contribute to developing a safe and inclusive community for our customers.
In this busy role you'll work alongside your housing management colleagues to tackle all forms of hate crime, nuisance and anti-social behaviour.
You'll manage your own caseload and build effective working relationships with external agencies, including the police and legal advisors.
You'll make a big difference to people's lives within an experienced, supportive and supported team.
What you'll need:
- You'll have previous experience of anti-social behaviour related housing management services or be able to demonstrate transferable skills and experience from a similar type of customer facing role.
- Experience of dealing with challenging behaviour and resolving conflict
- Knowledge of safeguarding, mental health and the process of going to court
- The ability to be self-motivated and highly organised
- Strong IT skills including MS Office
- The ability to establish, develop and maintain effective working relationships with all work colleagues, contractors and partnering agencies
- This is a new role so you'll have to be open to new ideas and change
What you need to know:
This is a hybrid role where you'll working in the Wembley office two days a week.
The role is permanent, and you'll be working full time.
The starting salary is £35,000 - £42,000 depending on your experience.
You'll need to be happy to travel to support the customers in your area.
A basic DBS check will be completed if you are successful.
Interviews will take place on Tuesday 9th December in Wembley.
As a part of the SNG team some of your benefits will include:
- 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
- Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package
- 3 additional Wellbeing days and 2 paid volunteering days
- Generous matched pension scheme up to 12% and Life cover at 4x salary
- Enhanced maternity/adoption pay
- Enhanced paternity pay - 6 weeks full pay (after 26 weeks' service)
- Options for private medical insurance, dental insurance and critical illness cover
- Wellbeing discounts, including Gym Memberships and access to a 24/7 virtual GP services
If you are a looking for a demanding and interesting new role where you'll work collaboratively to make a real difference to our communities, we would like to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Chief Executive Officer
Wandsworth Community Transport (WCT)
• Based in Balham, London SW12 9PZ (on site).
• Full-time Hours: 35 per week (flexibility required).
• Salary: £50,000–£65,000 (depending on experience).
• Closing Date: 8th December 2025.
The Role: Chief Executive Officer
We are seeking a Chief Executive Officer to provide inspirational leadership and strategic direction for WCT. You will work closely with the Management Committee, staff, volunteers, and partners to ensure our services continue to thrive and adapt to the changing needs of the community.
This is a varied and rewarding role that requires a balance of strategic vision, financial acumen, operational oversight, and strong external engagement. You will represent WCT locally and nationally, build new partnerships, and ensure we remain a trusted and valued part of the community transport movement.
Job Description
Key areas of responsibility:
1. Leadership & Strategy
• Provide overall leadership and management of WCT.
• Work with the Management Committee to set and deliver strategic objectives.
• Lead the charity through change, ensuring sustainability and growth.
2. Financial Management
• Ensure robust financial systems, budgets, and forecasts.
• Diversify income, secure grants and contracts, and manage financial risks.
3. People & Culture
• Lead and inspire a committed staff and volunteer team.
• Ensure fair HR policies, training, and development.
• Promote a culture of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
4. Operations & Compliance
• Oversee transport operations, health & safety, and premises management.
• Ensure compliance with charity, employment, and transport legislation.
5. External Relations & Advocacy
• Build strong partnerships with local and national stakeholders.
• Represent WCT in the community transport sector and with policy-makers.
• Promote WCT’s profile through media, communications, and advocacy.
About Wandsworth Community Transport
Wandsworth Community Transport (WCT) is a registered charity and a proud member of the Community Transport Association. We provide accessible and affordable transport services to community groups and individuals across the borough of Wandsworth. Our mission is to ensure that no one is excluded from community life due to lack of transport.
Key facts:
• Over 25 accessible minibuses serving the borough
• More than 2,000 community groups and individuals supported annually
• 35 staff members and a large team of volunteers
• Annual turnover of around £1 million
• Services include minibus hire, door-to-door services, Shopmobility, shopping shuttles, and outings for elderly and disabled residents
We also run a vehicle workshop and deliver essential driver and passenger assistant training programmes. Our volunteers play a crucial role in supporting elderly and disabled passengers, ensuring WCT is truly embedded in the heart of the community.
Looking ahead, we are committed to:
• Diversifying our funding and income streams
• Expanding our services to meet unmet transport needs
• Transitioning towards a greener, more sustainable fleet
• Strengthening partnerships with local authorities, health services, and the voluntary sector
To Apply
Click on the link to request the full application pack Chief Executive Officer
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Harris Hill is delighted to be working with Hospice of the Good Shepherd to recruit its new Chief Executive Officer.
Hospice of the Good Shepherd provides care and support free of charge to the people of Chester, West Cheshire and Deeside who are affected by life limiting illnesses, and we ensure everyone we support has the best possible quality of life. We help our patients to live as well as possible and to make every moment count.
As Chief Executive, you will:
- Bring inspirational leadership and drive to the Hospice.
- Give direction, maintain financial stability and develop the operational management of the Hospice.
- Have a passion for end-of-life care, with the energy and talent to motivate our highly committed teams as we forge a path to a future where we tailor our services ever more closely to the needs and wants of our local communities.
If you are inspired and excited by what Hospice of the Good Shepherd does, we’d love to hear from you.
Job title: Chief Executive Officer
Salary: £84,500 - £89,000 p.a. FTE
Contract: Permanent / Full-time (37.5 hours p/w) or Part-time (30 hours p/w)
Location: Hospice of the Good Shepherd, Gordon Lane, Backford, Chester. CH2 4DG
How to apply:
Please review the Recruitment Pack for further information about Hospice of the Good Shepherd, the CEO position and for details on how to apply.
Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 5th January 2026
Both Hospice of the Good Shepherd and Harris Hill operate an equal opportunity policy and commit to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Supporter Services & Marketing Officer (Maternity Cover)
Location: Crewe (Office-based)
Contract: Full-time, 12-month fixed term
Salary: £26,000 per annum
Reports to: Head of Public Fundraising and Engagement & Digital Marketing Manager
Be the first voice of Railway Children.
We’re looking for a warm, organised and digitally minded individual to deliver outstanding service to our supporters. As the first point of contact for donors, community groups and the public, you’ll ensure every interaction—via phone, email, social or web—is positive and professional.
You’ll also support our fundraising and marketing teams with admin, digital content, and campaign delivery, helping us raise vital funds to protect children at risk.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage supporter queries via inbox, phone and social media
- Send thank-you messages and fulfilment communications
- Maintain accurate supporter records (Donorflex)
- Support digital campaigns, website updates and online shop
- Assist with events, appeals and seasonal campaigns
- Build emails and social posts; monitor Facebook ads
- Keep marketing materials and templates up to date
What You’ll Bring:
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Strong admin and digital skills
- A proactive, team-focused attitude
- Passion for making a difference
Why Join Us?
At Railway Children, you’ll be part of a passionate, supportive team working to create real change. We offer flexible working conditions and a great opportunity to learn and develop. You’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every single day – and be part of a charity that truly values its people.
Join us and help us ensure we deliver the best supporter experience.
A world where every child can thrive away from a life on the streets.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Protect is looking for a legally trained and excellent manager to oversee the work of our advice team. Our team of 8-10 advisers deals with over 3,000 new cases every year, offering telephone advice on legal rights and how people can raise or escalate whistleblowing concerns safely and effectively. Protect is the leading UK authority in whistleblowing, having over 30 years of expertise advising whistleblowers and providing best practice guidance to employers. We want people to speak up when they witness wrongdoing or risks at work, and our advice on how to whistleblow effectively can stop harm.
You will lead and manage a team of advisers, ensuring that Protect provides expert, accessible and timely support to whistleblowers at a time of increasing demand for free advice. You will oversee the recruitment and training of the team, developing resilient and expert advisers while protecting their wellbeing. You will be proficient in case management systems, have excellent organisational skills, and play a strategic role in developing the service, including by providing case analysis and data for our training and policy functions and advocacy on behalf of our callers.
If you’re interested in helping people speak up in the public interest, we want to hear from you.
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We are looking for someone who can assess, design and implement behavioural rehabilitation for our dogs joining us in our centres.
As Behaviour Officer, you'll take the lead, figuratively and literally, when it comes to the assessments of our dogs and their training programmes. You'll play a key role in supporting adopters, during the adoption process and after rehoming, to ensure that every dog has the best possible chance of successfully settling into their new life.
What does this role do?
As a Behaviour Officer you’ll:
- assess the behaviour of dogs, before they enter the centre and during their stay, to identify potential behaviour needs, as per Dogs Trust Standard Operating Procedures.
- design and implement Behaviour Modification Programmes and training plans to enhance each dog’s chances of rehoming, in support of the centre’s priorities based on individual dog welfare and requirements.
- oversee and support the implementation of training and behaviour plans by colleagues. Work with other departments to modify and seek guidance.
- monitor the progress of individual training and rehabilitation programmes and maintain detailed records of the progress of each dog. Provide professional training, support and assessment colleagues.
Could this be you?
To be successful in this role, you'll have a thorough knowledge of dog behaviour and welfare, including understanding the principles underlying learning and the ability to write training and behaviour programs. You'll also have achieved ATBC competence at Animal Trainer level and have achieved specific competences from the Behaviour Technician standard. You'll have excellent communication skills with the ability to handle delicate situations sensitively and professionally and have the ability to and experience in handling difficult dogs. But above all, you'll be passionate and committed to the work of Dogs Trust.
A full, manual driving licence is also essential, as driving will be a part of the role.
What does this team do?
Our rehoming centres house thousands of dogs each year until they are able to find a loving new home, and the success of our centres wouldn't be possible without our dedicated team of staff and volunteers; there is a real family-community within each of our centres. Come rain or shine, our team are out in all weathers to make sure the dogs have the best possible life. Dealing with thousands of visitors each month, our rehoming centres are the face of Dogs Trust and we pride ourselves on our staff providing the very best in customer service.
About Dogs Trust
We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.We are looking for someone who can assess, design and implement behavioural rehabilitation for our dogs joining us in our centres.
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About us
With a 110-year history, we are proud to be able to say that the WI continues to be the largest and most influential UK-based women’s organisation, with over 170,000 members. Our campaigns push for change on the issues that matter to women and their communities, from equal pay to climate change, mental health and violence against women. The WI has brought about real change, and this record of action shows that we are as relevant today as we were in 1915.
The National Federation of Women’s Institutes (the NFWI) is responsible for running the organisation and provides support and advice to members at both regional and local levels.
About the role
This is an exciting role with responsibility for both IT and Digital. You will actively implement new tools and platforms, oversee data protection compliance and cyber security, whilst developing effective policies and guidelines spanning our IT infrastructure. You will also take ownership of our digital strategy across all channels, driving service delivery and managing significant relationships, contracts and budgets. We will look to you to lead digital transformation and champion innovation, whilst delivering workshops and training sessions to diverse colleagues. In short, you will be the catalyst that gets the most from our online presence, our technology and our vendors and partners, ensuring best practice and value in everything you do.
Hours: 35 hours per week.
Location: Hybrid working, with one day per week at our London office.
About you
Highly experienced as an IT thought leader and manager with technical experience, you will combine a strategic mindset with a truly hands-on approach. Developing strategy, as well as leading and managing IT and digital change projects should be second nature to you. Similarly, you will be experienced in mentoring teams and controlling websites, CMS platforms and integrated digital systems. A degree in Computer Science or a related discipline would be beneficial, alongside knowledge of data protection legislation, digital accessibility and inclusion, Squiz DXP, Azure, Intune and AWS. However your ability to communicate effectively with non-technical colleagues is just as important. Above all, you will bring everything it takes to get the most out of people, systems and budgets, with real passion for cutting-edge technology and the drive and determination to make things happen.
How to apply
For further information about this Head of IT and Digital Services role, please download the recruitment pack which includes the job description and person specification.
To apply, please visit our website and submit your current CV with a covering letter clearly explaining why you would be suitable for the role.
Closing date: 30 November 2025.
Interview date: First and second-round interviews to be held w/c 8 December 2025.
No other media or agencies, please.
The WI is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and values diversity. Reg. Charity No. 803793.
About the role
Based in the PDT team this role will contribute towards Your Place’s overarching mission to end homelessness one person at a time and meet organisational KPI’s around outcome based contracts.
In response to an increasing proportion of residents who have been referred to us holding refugee status we are seeking to develop our supported accommodation services to meet the particular needs of this group.
This role will be responsible for developing our services to make them more accessible to our resident population who are from a migrant background. This includes:
- Developing our move on offer to residents from a migrant background including the design and delivery of move on training in particular ensuring that they have a realistic understanding of the housing market and to provide the appropriate support to enable them to maintain accommodation in future.
- The development of bespoke accommodation pathways and support to ensure that barriers that migrants face within housing market are overcome.
- To identify and liaise with reputable private sector landlords including on issues such as rent, housing standards and tenure.
- Working with Frontline Services colleagues to improve accessibility and cultural relevance of services to resident from a migrant background that promotes inclusivity and is trauma informed.
- To provide additional support to Housing Service team around Clearing House referrals where appropriate.
This post is funded by London Housing Foundation.
Salary: £32,240-£38,480 annual salary
Contract: Full-time
Hours: 37.5 hours
Location: Canning Town, London
Responsibilities
- To work with residents/tenants to develop culturally accessible resources to prepare them for a move to appropriate accommodation, including advice and support on move-on accommodation, rent deposit schemes, understanding tenancies, budgeting, accessing utilities and services, and accessing welfare/housing benefits and grants.
- Identify and liaise with landlords, building relationships to secure move on accommodation for residents. Negotiate reasonable rents and deposit/advance payments.
- Receive details of appropriate properties from landlords, view property for suitability and carry out Health & Safety check.
- Ensure that properties meet relevant standards for safe occupancy (Housing Health & Safety Rating Systems, LA Licencing).
- Identify suitable residents; prepare them and their paperwork which includes Housing Benefit, deposits, loan applications, Discretionary Housing Payments. Arranging viewings.
- Develop networks of migrant support which contributes towards this migrant move on pathway. Act as a broker to facilitate access to relevant services.
- Working in conjunction with the Resettlement Officer supporting residents into their own accommodation arranging utilities connections, supporting resident access to furniture/furnishings, moving resident or supporting to move their belongings. Liaison with landlord for access. Managing expectations of both resident and landlord. Identify and apply for grants for move on funds for residents.
- Where residents have additional support or care needs to lead and co-ordinate on finding specialist accommodation.
- Keep up to date and inform team on changes in law, local authority conditions and benefits that affect move on. Respond to changes and implement strategy.
Person specification
Ideal attributes for meeting the needs of position and being an effective member of the wider Your Place team.
Experience
- Experience of housing support with people with a migrant background.
- Experience of negotiating with private landlords
- Experience of working with vulnerable people presenting significant levels of need and risk, with an ability to devise and deliver on action plans through high quality risk management and needs assessment.
- A current understanding of safeguarding procedures.
Skills & knowledge
- Good understanding of private rented sector accommodation and good practice in relation to move on accommodation.
- Good understanding of the challenges migrants experience within the housing market, in particular within private rented sector.
- A working knowledge of being able to support clients into supported accommodation and/or other floating support services, with a demonstrable understanding of Housing and other related legislation.
- Multi-lingual in East African languages.
Abilities
- Effective negotiation skills
- Effectively liaise with a range of service providers and agencies in order to establish or improve services for clients.
- Self-motivated and able to work under pressure, manage time effectively, prioritise tasks appropriately and produce work of a high standard.
- The ability to motivate people to move towards an appropriate level of independence and inclusion.
- An ability to adopt a person centred approach to supporting vulnerable people including being able to adapt to different cultural backgrounds of individuals.
Personal qualities
- Ability to be mobile and to travel across London to support the work with our residents.
- Able to work flexibly and at weekends if required.
Before starting this position, you’ll need to undergo a criminal record check by the Disclosure and Barring Service. You must be entitled to work in the UK.
Our mission to solve homelessness in east London, one person at a time!
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Watford Women’s Centre is looking for someone passionate about supporting women, and about leading and developing our women-only services, including counselling and domestic abuse support. You will manage and support staff, to ensure high-quality delivery of life-changing services and work closely with external partners to meet the needs of women in our community. You’ll be joining the team at an exciting time, as we explore further opportunities to enhance our support services.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS and open to women only (exempt under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1.)
Applicants should submit an up-to-date CV and a covering letter addressing all the points in the job specification.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Carers First is a charity that works directly with, and for unpaid carers, providing personalised information, advice and tailored support making it easier for those caring for someone else to continue living their lives to the fullest.
We have a committed, dedicated staff team and you could be just the person we are looking for to join us to make that valuable difference in carer’s lives. We live and work through our values in all that we achieve by being positive, collaborative and ambitious and we have clear plans to scale our reach, support and impact for carers.
About this role
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The Service Manager will provide strategic leadership in the development and delivery of an innovative, high-quality service for carers across Croydon.
- Work collaboratively with carers and colleagues, the role will drive continuous learning, service improvements, and strong partnership engagement to ensure that carers receive meaningful and responsive support.
About you
- A dedicated and experienced leader with a passion for making a tangible difference in the lives of carers.
- Proven ability to manage and inspire teams, you thrive in a dynamic environment where innovation and collaboration are key.
- Strong communication skills enable you to build strategic partnerships and work effectively with stakeholders to drive positive change.
- A commitment to continuous learning and service excellence, you ensure that carers receive the support they need to lead fulfilling lives.
We are looking for passionate people who are committed to the overall aims and objectives of the Charity. Carers First is committed to providing a supportive, vibrant, diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
Carers First Can Offer You
In return for your contribution, we have an amazing package of staff benefits including 26 days annual leave entitlement which increases with length of service, flexible working options, paid carers leave, access to our work-place pension, staff discount scheme, employee assistance programme and a Benenden Healthcare package.
Whatever you are aiming to achieve in your career, we are here to encourage, help and support you grow, through our excellent training and development programmes.
How to apply
To apply for our exciting opportunity and make a real difference to the lives of carers, please download our Candidate Pack and click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to begin your application.
Applications can only be assessed if they clearly state how you meet each of the requirements in the Personal Specification.
Appointments are subject to Carers First receiving an appropriate disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service that we consider acceptable.
Interview Process:
With a closing date of 30 November 2025, all successfully shortlisted candidates will be invited to a face-to-face meeting with an interview panel, on 08 December 2025.
During the interview, candidates will also be required to give a 15-minute presentation, and details will be provided in advance.
Please allow one hour for the interview process.
Carers First is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Positive Collaborative Ambitious
Our new three-year strategy will enable us to grow our work to reach and support significantly more carers delivering innovative programmes of support
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Make a difference every day with PDSA
At PDSA, we’re dedicated to improving the lives of pets and the people who love them. As a Fundraising Adviser, you’ll play a vital role in helping us raise the funds that keep our veterinary services running, making a real difference to pets and their owners across the UK.
If you’re a great communicator with a passion for helping others and a drive to achieve goals, this could be the perfect role for you.
About the role
You’ll be based in Sunderland, at our National Customer Service Centre (NCSC), located just 600 metres from our local PDSA Pet Hospital.
Our centre has been running in its current form for nearly a decade and is home to a friendly team of 60 colleagues, a great mix of full- and part-time team members who work together to deliver excellent service and results.
Over the years, the NCSC has evolved significantly, now handling a wide range of customer and supporter interactions. It’s an energetic, supportive environment where every conversation helps make a difference.
What you’ll do
- Make inspiring outbound calls to engage supporters, encourage donations, and promote PDSA’s work.
- Handle inbound calls related to fundraising with empathy and professionalism.
- Achieve personal and team income, service and quality targets.
- Build positive relationships with supporters through excellent communication and listening skills.
- Ensure accuracy and compliance with Data Protection and fundraising regulations.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of PDSA’s veterinary and fundraising activities.
About you
You’ll bring:
- Experience working towards financial or operational targets.
- Excellent telephone and listening skills, with the ability to build rapport.
- A positive, solutions-focused approach.
- Confidence using computer systems and managing data accurately.
Desirable experience includes:
- Customer service or complaint handling.
- Fundraising, sales or supporter engagement.
What We Offer
We are really passionate about being a great place to work, where people feel connected with what we do and where they feel they can make a genuine difference. This commitment has resulted in us being rated as one of the top 25 big organisations to work for in the UK according to Best Companies survey.
In addition to being a great place to work, we offer a wide range of benefits, including:
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising with service), with option to buy/sell days.
- Special days off, including:
- A paid Volunteering Day
- A Celebration Day for something meaningful to you
- A dedicated Wellbeing Day to focus on yourself
- Generous pension scheme – up to 10% employer contributions
- Free Life Assurance (4 x annual salary)
- Enhanced family leave (maternity, adoption & paternity)
- Retail, travel & leisure discounts through Fetch platform
- 15% discount on PDSA Pet Insurance plus access to staff vet services for pets
About PDSA
As the UK’s leading veterinary charity, with 49 Pet Hospitals, we strive to improve pets’ lives – through prevention, education and treatment. Every year our dedicated vet teams carry out 2.7 million treatments on 470,000 pets. Our national network of around 120 high street shops help us to provide these treatments through selling both donated and new goods.
We believe that we work better together, so everyone from our vets, volunteers, shop teams and to our office support colleagues – we are driven in our dedication and passionate about pets. Join us and help improve the lives of every pet.
PDSA is committed to embedding a culture of diversity and inclusion within our teams that reflect the communities we serve. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies and opportunity for flexible working arrangements to support team members from different backgrounds.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, adults at risk and all our colleagues and expect everyone who works for us to also share this commitment and to treat people with courtesy and respect.
The closing date for this vacancy may be brought forward should we receive sufficient candidates.
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