Skills and employment manager jobs in birmingham, west midlands

The role of Head of Legal reports to the Director of Legal & Governance and you will assist them in ensuring the legal function of the organisation runs efficiently, smoothly and that we proactively identify and address legal risk and development needs.

You will be responsible for overseeing and managing the day to day legal affairs of the organisation.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Identify legal risk and propose mitigations and solutions.
• Proactively identifying issues and resolving problems efficiently.
• Providing guidance and advice to colleagues
• Developing and managing the suite of legal templates in use across the organisation, proactively identifying areas for improvement and / or development and working collaboratively to develop new templates as needed
• Ensuring internal legal requirements are well designed and understood and are aligned to delivery of strategy
• Ensure that internal legal processes run smoothly
• Make sound, timely decisions that support sustainable, long-term strategic outcomes.

This is a part time, fixed term role and can be based at any of our hubs located in Birmingham, Leeds or London.

For more information, please download the Job Recruitment Pack.

Due to receiving high volumes of interest in our opportunities, this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised deadline. To ensure your application is considered, please submit it as soon as possible.

World Jewish Relief launched the Specialist Training and Employment Programme (STEP) for refugees in 2016 and today we are the largest provider of specialist employment support to people who have experienced forced migration in the UK. 

STEP aims to support refugees and others who have experienced forced migration to overcome the complex barriers they face in preparing for, and ultimately finding, work in the UK. We work with individuals, regardless of their background or proximity to the labour market, helping them develop the skills and access the opportunities they need to secure sustainable and meaningful employment.

We deliver STEP through both online and in-person programmes across the UK. Our work includes targeted support for women refugees, Afghan nationals, Ukrainians, and people who have come through the asylum system.

Our flagship in-person programme is delivered in partnership with a network of expert local delivery partners — including local authorities and NGOs — to ensure high-quality, community-based support.

We now have an exciting opportunity for a Programme Officer, who will be central to the smooth delivery and coordination of the STEP In-Person Programme. You will work closely with a network of expert partners, including local authorities and NGOs, to ensure high-quality, accessible support is delivered within communities.

You will be responsible for a range of programme and partnership management tasks, including oversight of grant payments, data and impact reporting, delivery partner support, and internal training and induction. You will also contribute to the design and delivery of specialist strands of STEP, including our pilot programme for people seeking asylum and our Experts by Experience Board. You will work closely with the STEP Programme Manager to implement the programme’s current delivery and help shape its future direction into 2025 and beyond.

About you

We are looking for candidates who have:

• Experience of working in a programme delivery or coordination role, particularly supporting refugees or other marginalised groups into employment
• Experience supporting or managing external partnerships or stakeholders
• Experience organising, planning and facilitating training and workshops
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills
• Strong Excel and data handling skills and confidence using Microsoft Office and CRM databases
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to build effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders
• Willingness to travel within the UK for partner meetings and events

​Benefits

We offer a range of benefits including:

• 23 days holiday pro rata plus bank holidays and Jewish holidays.
• Pension scheme – we contribute 5% to the World Jewish Relief pension scheme.
• Life Insurance – up to 3 times salary to nominated beneficiaries.
• Health Cash Plan – cash back to cover the costs of dental treatment, optical care, specialist consultations and a range of complementary therapies.
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay.
• Employee Assistance Programme – free, confidential advice or support with any personal or work. related concerns or free counselling if needed.
• On Friday the office closes at 3pm.
• We encourage flexible working and offer a range of flexible working options

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

World Jewish Relief values equity, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and we encourage applications from candidates of all ethnicities, socio-economic backgrounds, genders, sex, sexual orientations, ages, disability, faiths (or non), marital status (or non), that meet the criteria set out for this role.

We are striving to build a team reflective of the communities we work with. People with experience of forced migration are experts by experience and are particularly encouraged to apply for this position. If you have first-hand experience of forced migration, please let us know in your application. Additionally, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all the requirements that are listed within the person specification.

We respect that people’s identity is not defined by their past experiences and do not expect candidates to describe their lived experience during the interview process unless they wish to do so.

You don’t need to be Jewish to work for us, but you must be committed to our faith-based values of Justice, Kindness, Repairing the World and Welcoming the Stranger. We are inspired by these values to work beyond our community, recognising the dignity and potential of all people.

To apply

Please upload your CV and a cover letter which outlines why this role appeals to you and how you meet the criteria in the person specification. Please refer to the person specification which shows which criteria will be assessed in your CV and cover letter.

Interviews will be held remotely week commencing 29th September 2025.

About us

We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here. 

The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it. Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.

About the role

This is a new role which will help to deliver a pilot strategy to grow long-term sustainable income by enhancing Breast Cancer Now’s on-the-ground presence locally.

Joining the relationship fundraising team and working closely with the high value partnerships team, this role is responsible for cultivating new long-term relationships and, in turn, driving fundraising income.

Uniquely, the post holder will help to implement a large-scale trial to further grow Tickled Pink, an award-winning partnership between Asda, Breast Cancer Now and CoppaFeel! which has raised over £100m. The goal is to grow both engagement and future income by directly supporting colleagues across Asda stores in their local area.

In addition, this role will establish and grow a portfolio of supporters in the northwest by cultivating relationships with new and warm supporters including individuals, clubs, societies and local companies. It will also line manage two community fundraisers based in Scotland. 

What’s special about this role is that you’ll be working alongside a supportive, innovative and fun team which has delivered continued growth in fundraising over the last five years.

The is the first time the charity has had a community fundraiser locally based in the northwest. It is one of five new roles being introduced as part of the pilot, and the goal is that they all become permanent. 

About you 

You’re a pro at cultivating long term relationships with a variety of new supporters to generate income, and have great community fundraising experience working with individuals, local companies and clubs and societies.

You’re proactive and can work in a flexible and agile way; perhaps you’ve helped to deliver successful pilots in the past. You’re solution focused and experienced in developing and delivering ideas to grow income and engagement in the short and long term.

With great communication skills, you’re a team player and love working independently as well as part of a large team with various stakeholders.

Job description and benefits

Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.

Primary location of role and hybrid working

This is a remote role, and the candidate will need to be based in Manchester, Liverpool or the surrounding area. Regular travel will be required to meet supporters and visit Asda stores in your region, as well as to our offices in London, Sheffield and Glasgow.  

When applying

We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria. If you’ve any immediate questions please contact the Breast Cancer Now Recruitment team

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.

Closing date  

10 September 9 am

Interview date

First stage interview 15 September 2025

Second stage interview week commencing 22 September 2025

We reserve the right to close this advert early. Therefore, to avoid disappointment please submit your application as soon as possible, if you’re interested in this opportunity.

About UnLtd

UnLtd is the leading provider of support to social entrepreneurs in the UK and offers the largest such network in the world. Our mission is to find social entrepreneurs with bold solutions to today’s challenges. Through funding and support, we help them to realise their potential and creating lasting change.

UnLtd values diversity and is committed to inclusion and understanding intersectionality. These are more than just buzz words for us; they are principles guiding how we build our teams, support leaders and empower social entrepreneurs. We want to create an organisation that’s the right fit for everyone we work with.

To support an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to share their lived experiences and ideas, we have embedded an equity and inclusion group within UnLtd, giving us a wide range of different perspectives in our work to help us see what is most needed in society. We are particularly keen to hear from those who identify as Black, Asian or minority ethnic, LGBTQIA, people who are disabled, those with learning differences, those with caring responsibilities, from a less advantaged socioeconomic background as well as any other under-represented group in our workforce.

About The Role

We are a vibrant, ambitious, and complex organisation, keen to continuously learn and grow so that we can better support social entrepreneurs. In doing so, we want to better align our work around the needs of our Social Entrepreneurs to help them maximise their impact.

As a Portfolio Manager, you will be focused on managing the performance and growth of our scale up portfolio; the portfolio that sits within our Growth Impact Fund (in partnership with Big Issue Invest) and additional cohorts through our wider accelerator work. The Growth Impact Fund focuses on increasing access to investment for underrepresented founders, with lived experience, tackling inequality in the UK.

You will have the opportunity to learn from colleagues and consultants, building your knowledge of social entrepreneur support.

Interested? Here’s how to apply

We need to know a bit about you, your experience and what you can bring to UnLtd.

You can submit a CV + supporting statement (up to 2 pages). We’d love you to tell us:

• About you – your skills, experience and personal qualities;
• Why you’re interested in the role and what you hope to get out of it.

The main thing is you can demonstrate you have skills and experience (Lived or learned) that relate to what we have said we are looking for.

We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQIA and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds.

• Application Closing Date: 22/September/2025
• First round of interviews: 30th/September/2025
• Final interviews: 7th/ October/ 2025

UnLtd is committed to offering employment opportunities for people with criminal convictions. As a result, we will only ask you about any criminal convictions at initial offer stage. Your information will be treated fairly and confidentially and will not automatically exclude you from the role that you have applied for.

During Covid-19, our staff have been working remotely, some staff are returning to the office in a phased, optional approach. We continue to seek to accommodate remote working.

We use Blind Sift Recruitment at UnLtd to allow for no bias in the selection process, your Name and other parts of your information shall be kept hidden from the hiring manager till those successful for an the interview has been selected.

Job Description

 

Job Title:	Senior Casework Administrator
Location:	RMC operates four branches located in Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Walsall, and Dudley. The successful candidate will be based at the Birmingham site and will be required to travel to all branches as needed. This is an in-person, on-site role with no hybrid or remote work options available
Reporting to:	Immigration Department Manager
Salary and benefits:	£24,000 to £26,000 per year   Additional Benefits: · Company-matched pension scheme · Employee assistance program · Health and wellness support · Mental health resources · Comprehensive training and opportunities for career advancement
Hours:	35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, from 9:00am to 5:00pm.
Contract:	12-month fixed term with a strong possibility of Extension
Probation Period:	6 months
Annual leave:	21 days + 1 concessionary day and 8 Bank holidays

This is an exciting opportunity for the right person to join the Refugee Migrant Centre as a Senior Casework Administrator authorised by the Immigration Advice Authority (IAA), formerly known as OISC.

RMC is a well-established, award-winning regional charity, widely recognised for its impactful work with refugees and migrants.

For over 25 years, RMC has assisted thousands of refugees and migrants from 162 countries, helping to break down barriers to integration and enabling clients to become

equal citizens. We provide a holistic range of services, from specialist legal advice to education and employment programs.

The successful candidate will join RMC’s Immigration department and play a key role in supporting our qualified Caseworkers in delivering immigration advice and conducting casework within the IAA framework.

RMC is regulated by the Immigration Advice Authority (IAA) and is accredited to provide free immigration advice up to Level 3, covering cases from initial advice through to the First-tier Tribunal and Upper Tribunal.

Our immigration services focus on assisting migrants (including undocumented migrants), refugees, and asylum-seekers in navigating the UK’s complex immigration legal system. We help clients secure the right to remain in the UK for themselves and their families, with a particular emphasis on human rights claims, family and private life applications, family reunion, settlement, citizenship, and applications under the EU Settlement Scheme.

Purpose of the Role:

Main duties and responsibilities

· Provide administrative support to Caseworkers across all our offices during their conduct of their immigration cases (including supporting with the intake of client information, preparing documents, handling further evidence requests and maintain case files up to date)

· Contact clients and arrange appointments as required

· Draft routine correspondence under supervision (e.g. case notes, closing letters, emails)

· Ensure accurate information is recorded in our case management system and that all case files are up-to-date

· Track deadlines and ensure applications and documents are submitted in time

· Delegate administrative tasks and supervise Legal Assistant (Placement) students

· Work with the Immigration Department Manager and the Quality Assurance Officer to ensure adherence to quality standards and IAA requirements

· Maintain confidentiality

· Work in compliance with the IAA regulatory framework and the Code of Standards as well as GDPR requirements

· Provide general administrative support to the Casework Team, including scanning, filing, and document management.

 

Person Specification

 

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

Essential

· Strong administrative and organisations skills with attention to detail

· Experience of using case management systems

· Knowledge of Microsoft Office

· Clear understanding of confidentially/Data Protection

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

· Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines

· Structured and organised

· Ability to work sensitively and flexibly with vulnerable clients and people from diverse backgrounds

Desirable

· Experience working in an administrative role within a legal, charity, law firm or public sector setting

· IAA qualification (current or previous) or Law degree

· Knowledge of UK immigration and asylum processes

· Experience working under regulatory or compliance frameworks

· Paralegal/Secretarial qualification.

· Previous experience working with vulnerable clients

Flexibility

In order to deliver the stated aims of this post, a degree of flexibility is needed and the

post holder may be required to perform work not specifically referred to above. Such

duties will fall within the scope of the job within the appropriate pay grade. The job

description will therefore be subject to periodic review with the post holder to ensure it

accurately reflects the duties that are being performed.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their commitment to achieving positive outcomes. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Closing date: Tuesday, 30 September 2025, by 5:00 pm.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.

 

 

Please note that if you require employer sponsorship to extend your right to work in the UK, the Refugee and Migrant Centre is not able to support visa sponsorship.

About us

We are a collaborative, UK based network bringing our 30+ years of experience working on the HIV response to the broader global health space. We contribute to a global movement of actors seeking to challenge the systemic causes of health inequity to end AIDS and ensure all people can realise their right to health and wellbeing. We give decision-makers the proof – and the push – they need to make informed and just decisions to help improve the lives of the millions of people around the world needing access to treatment, prevention, care and support services for HIV and other health conditions.

About the role

This is a newly created role to provide extra capacity within the finance function at STOPAIDS. We are looking for someone with previous finance experience, ideally within a charity. The Finance Administrator is responsible for supporting the maintenance of financial and administrative services working closely with the Finance Manager to meet legislative and policy requirements and to support the operations of STOPAIDS. These duties include but are not limited to Xero Accounts functions, assisting with payroll and processing invoices and financial transactions.

STOPAIDS is a fully remote organisation, so the postholder would be working from home, but the team is very connected and collaborative, so there will be plenty of contact and support.

Hours: Part-time, one day or 2 half days per week (0.25 FTE).

Location: Home based in the UK. Occasional attendance at all staff meetings in London (normally 4 days annually).

Benefits of working at STOPAIDS

We offer several benefits including:

• We operate a shorter working week with no salary reductions. For this role, this equates to 1 day per week or two half days. This time needs to be worked between Monday and Thursday.
• We operate a home-based working policy, including a home working set up allowance and monthly working from home allowance.
• Flexible working, including non-standard working hours.
• A group stakeholder pension scheme with 6% employer contributions (after qualifying probationary period).
• 20 days' annual leave per year (excluding bank holidays), plus 1 day for every year of service (pro rata).
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay for employees with 1 years’ service or more.

For further information and to apply, please visit our website.

Closing date: 10.00am on 27th September 2025.

Interviews will be held on 30th September and 1st October 2025.

People living with or affected by HIV, from Black, Asian or minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds or from other minority groups are particularly encouraged to apply and/or contact us regarding any queries about the role.

STOPAIDS is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive positive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sex characteristics, HIV status, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.

Job Description

Job Title:	HR Administrator
Location:	The successful candidate will be based at the Wolverhampton site and will be required to travel to all branches as needed. This is an in-person, on-site role with no hybrid or remote work options available.
Reporting To:	Volunteer and Training Manager, and HR Generalist
Salary and benefits:	£24,000 to £26,000
Hours:	35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, from 9:00am to 5:00pm, including a one-hour unpaid lunch break.
Contract:	12 months- Fixed term
Probation period:	6 months
Annual Leave:	21 days of fully paid annual leave, plus 8 paid bank holidays and an additional day off for your birthday.

About the Role:

We are excited to introduce a newly created position within our team. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised, detail-oriented individual looking to build or further their career in human resources.

 

In this role, you will provide vital administrative support to both the Volunteer and Training Manager and the HR Generalist. Your responsibilities will include coordinating volunteer recruitment and training logistics, ensuring smooth onboarding processes, and maintaining accurate records. Additionally, you will assist with recruitment administration, employee documentation, and general HR tasks, contributing to the effective day-to-day operations of the department.

 

This is a varied role that requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise and multitask in a dynamic environment. You’ll play a key part in supporting both our volunteer programme and our wider HR functions.

 

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

 

· Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Volunteer and Training Manager and the HR Generalist.

· Schedule meetings, interviews, training sessions, and other HR-related appointments.

· Maintain accurate and well-organised electronic and paper filing systems for HR and volunteer records.

· Assist with preparing and formatting HR documents, letters, contracts, and reports.

· Post job adverts on relevant platforms and track incoming applications.

· Carry out pre-employment checks, including requesting references and processing DBS checks for staff and volunteers.

· Collect, scan, and file new starter documents, ensuring all forms are complete and compliant for staff and volunteers.

· Update and maintain HR spreadsheets, records, and databases with staff and volunteer information.

· Prepare induction packs and organise materials for new starter and volunteer onboarding sessions.

· Monitor and respond to emails and queries sent to shared HR and volunteering inboxes, referring or escalating as appropriate.

· Maintain stock of HR-related office supplies, such as forms, training materials, and welcome packs.

· Provide support with room bookings, refreshments, and setting up for training or volunteer events.

· Assist with routine data entry and help compile basic HR reports or staff lists.

· Ensure confidentiality and accuracy when handling sensitive employee and volunteer information.

· Send routine reminders for probation reviews, training deadlines, or document submissions.

· Responsible for attending meetings, capturing key discussions and decisions; and then distributing the minutes.

· Support the volunteer manager with shortlisting candidates for volunteering roles.

· Keep the volunteer management system up to date, with relevant changes/additions.

· Assist the volunteer manager with reference requests from former volunteers.

· Liaise with voluntary service councils across the West Midlands, to place new volunteer roles.

· Undertake general administrative tasks and any other duties as directed by senior HR colleagues.

 

Person Specification:

 

Essential Criteria:

 

· At least 2 years of experience working in an administrative role within a Human Resources environment.

· Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

· Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in administrative work.

· Good understanding of HR processes, particularly recruitment and onboarding procedures.

· Confident in handling confidential and sensitive information.

· Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.

 

 

 

Desirable Criteria:

 

· Proficient in using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook.

· Experience with maintaining electronic records and using HR or volunteer management systems.

· A proactive and flexible approach to work, with a willingness to support colleagues as needed.

· CIPD Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in Human Resources.

· Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

· Friendly, approachable manner with a commitment to providing a helpful and supportive service.

 

Flexibility

 

To achieve the objectives of this role, a degree of flexibility is essential. The post holder may be required to undertake duties not specifically listed above, provided they fall within the scope of the role and are appropriate to the pay grade. Accordingly, this job description will be reviewed periodically in consultation with the post holder to ensure it continues to reflect the responsibilities and duties of the position accurately.

 

 

Equal Opportunities

 

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their commitment to achieving positive outcomes. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Closing date: Tuesday, 30 September 2025, by 5:00 pm.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.

 

Please note that if you require employer sponsorship to extend your right to work in the UK, the Refugee and Migrant Centre is not able to support visa sponsorship.

Location: Birmingham
Department: The Big Issue Group
Contract type: 1 Year Fixed Term Contract
Hours: 35
Salary: £32,000 per annum
 
Come and be an instrumental part in helping those furthest from the jobs market achieve their personal goals in the world of work.
 
Big Issue Recruit is a specialist recruitment service from the Big Issue Group dedicated to supporting people who face barriers to joining the workforce into sustainable employment. It offers a person-centred and free to candidates service, supporting individuals pre, during and post-employment.
 
We are looking for someone with with experience in working with people who face barriers to employment either as a jobs coach, professional coach or a similar role.
 
Helping to build our team and provision you will work directly with our candidates to understand their career goals, their barriers and support them into rewarding new careers. You will build a network of service providers and employers to create opportunities for our candidates and provide truly holistic service for all candidates.
 
Skills & Experience

• Previous working experience as a Job / professional Coach or similar role for 2 years or more
• Experience in working with people with barriers to employment
• Existing network, or proven ability to network, with a broad range of service providers
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Problem-solving aptitude
• Ability to inspire and motivate
• Demonstrable commitment to BIG’s values; Inclusive, Adaptive, Collaborative and Entrepreneurial
• Passion for social justice and equality, diversity and inclusion
• Experience of asset-based approach/thinking or a willingness to learn and implement this approach

For full details, please see the Job Description below.
 
Salary and Benefits offered
 

• Salary - £32,000 per annum
• Incremental holiday entitlement starting at 25 days per year plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time staff) plus paid leave to care for a sick child or grandchild and a sick or elderly relation
• Company Sick Pay
• Enhanced contribution to our workplace pension
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Training and development opportunities including an open learning library and management training schemes
• Health benefits include life cover, a health cash plan scheme which provides access to counselling and a range of therapies
• Access to Blue Light Card benefits scheme.
• Please note that we reserve the right to review and amend our staff benefits and they do not form part of any contract of employment

Workplace details
 
This role is based remotely throughout the Birmingham region.
 
Closing date - 07th September 2025 (23:59pm) - Interviews and shortlisting may take place before the advertised closing date so please apply asap.
 
Big Issue Group is striving towards Equal Opportunities. We particularly welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our sector, such as women in senior roles, and people with disabilities and from Black and Minority Ethnic communities.
 
Since 1991, The Big Issue has fought poverty by creating opportunities and supporting people to take control of their lives. Over time our organisation has grown and now The Big Issue Group consists of The Big Issue Company Ltd, Big Issue Invest Ltd, our social investment arm, and Big Issue Changing Lives Community Interest Company.
 
REF-223585

Regional Support Manager (South Wales)

RABI is the farmers charity.

RABI supports farming people across England, Wales and NI with expert, one-to-one practical, financial and emotional help, all year round. From confidential advice and mental health support to direct financial assistance, their tailored services respond to the unique challenges of farming life.

At the heart of RABI’s mission is a commitment to strengthening resilience; helping farming people feel valued, supported and better equipped to navigate uncertainty and change. RABI is working to close the farming wellbeing gap and build a future where farming people can thrive.

Over the past 25 years alone, RABI has delivered almost £250 Million in direct financial support to the farming community, whilst the charity’s professional counselling service has provided 11,500 free sessions to farming people since 2022. RABI’s wrap-around support services continue to evolve, reaching more people year on year.

RABI is on a journey to help shape a future farmers deserve.

Key Purpose:

To work as part of a team that provide high quality casework and grant applications to farming people that come to RABI for support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high quality information, advice and guidance in an empathetic and professional manner.
• Conduct a holistic needs assessment for each service user according to their individual circumstances.
• Manage a caseload of beneficiaries working with each service user to establish the most appropriate sources of support and agree an action/support plan with them.
• Collation of evidence for grants applications, checking that essential criteria have been met and progressing applications to the next stage of RABI’s internal grants process.
• Provide a face-to-face service when there is an over-riding need to do so by visiting service users.
• Collaborate with other agencies/service providers who can offer additional support options.
• Liaise with partners, ensuring that agreed actions are followed up.
• Log and communicate details of cases in a timely and accurate manner to ensure that records are up to date and the wider team has the information they need to provide support.
• Explore, assess and escalate any safeguarding concerns according to the RABI safeguarding policy.
• Contribute constructively to the development of the Service Delivery team and function, for the benefit of service users.
• Work constructively and collaboratively to solve problems with the support of colleagues.
• Be an ambassador for Service Delivery internally within RABI and with external organisations.
• Demonstrate commitment to Safeguarding, Equality and Diversity and Health and Safety promoting a safe and inclusive environment.

Person Specification:

Essential

• Fluent Welsh language speaker.
• Experience providing services to vulnerable service users, listening and supporting in a non-judgemental way.
• Knowledge and insight into state benefits and complementary support services (whether national/local/statutory agencies.)
• Strong ability to manage a diverse caseload effectively, prioritising competing demands to include keeping excellent case records.
• Excellent communication skills, being able to establish rapport and build trust quickly.
• The ability to build a practical plan alongside a service user and adapt approach to different circumstances and personalities.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking abilities, particularly in complex situations
• Knowledge of data protection principles and how to apply them.
• Knowledge or experience of safeguarding best practice.
• Excellent IT software skills and aptitude to adapt to new systems and processes.
• Flexible, resilient and solution focussed working with sensitivity and integrity.
• Collaborative, constructive, and solution focussed.
• Ability to work flexibly, depending on the needs of the team and of service users.

Desirable

• Farming background or knowledge of the farming community environment.
• Experience providing support remotely.
• Relevant qualifications in health and social care.

Other

Use of own car, ability to travel to support service users / attend meetings.

This role profile is not exhaustive and is subject to review in conjunction with the post holder according to future developments at RABI.

Early applications are encouraged for this position as shortlisting and interviews will take place on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a suitable application prior to the deadline.

Benefits

• Enrolment to Nest on commencement of employment and then opportunity to join RABI’s group pension scheme with Standard Life where RABI make contributions equivalent to 10% of your basic salary, provided you make a personal contribution of 5%.
• Life assurance from day one.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.

RABI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and aims to ensure that all employment practices secure equality of opportunity and that no prospective or current employee receives less than favourable treatment at RABI as a result of their sex, sexual orientation, age, race, religion, belief, ethnic origin, disability, marital, or for any other reason which cannot be shown to be justifiable. Our recruitment process strives to ensure that individuals are selected only based on their relevant skills, experience, qualifications and abilities.

REF-223369

Job Description

 

Job Title:	IAA Caseworker level 1 or 2
Location	RMC operates four branches located in Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Walsall, and Dudley. The successful candidate will be based at the Birmingham site and will be required to travel to all branches as needed. This is an in-person, on-site role with no hybrid or remote work options available
Reporting To:	Immigration Department Manager
Salary and benefits:	IAA Level 1: £26,500–£28,000 (dependent on experience) IAA Level 2: £29,000–£31,000 (dependent on experience) Additional Benefits: · Company-matched pension scheme · Employee assistance program · Health and wellness support · Mental health resources · Comprehensive training and opportunities for career advancement
Hours:	35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, from 9:00am to 5:00pm.
Contract:	12-month fixed term with a strong possibility of extension
Probation period:	6 Months
Annual Leave:	21 days + 1 concessionary day and 8 Bank Holidays

 

 

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for the right person to join the Refugee Migrant Centre as a Caseworker, authorised by the Immigration Advice Authority (IAA), formerly known as OISC. RMC is a well-established, award-winning regional charity, widely recognised for its impactful work with refugees and migrants.

For over 23 years, RMC has assisted thousands of refugees and migrants from 162 countries, helping to break down barriers to integration and enabling clients to become equal citizens. We provide a holistic range of services, from specialist legal advice to education and employment programs.

The successful candidate will join RMC’s Immigration department and play a key role in delivering free immigration advice and representation. This is an exciting time to join the team as RMC is expanding its infrastructure following significant growth in staff, activities, and turnover—rising from £776k to £2.8 million in the past five years.

RMC is regulated by the Immigration Advice Authority (IAA) and is accredited to provide free immigration advice up to Level 3, covering cases from initial advice through to the First-tier Tribunal and Upper Tribunal.

Our immigration services focus on assisting migrants (including undocumented migrants), refugees, and asylum-seekers in navigating the UK’s complex immigration legal system. We help clients secure the right to remain in the UK for themselves and their families, with a particular emphasis on human rights claims, family and private life applications, family reunion, settlement, citizenship, and applications under the EU Settlement Scheme.

Purpose of the Role:

Main duties and responsibilities

All Caseworkers (Levels 1 and 2) will be required to carry out the tasks shown below:

Casework and client care:

· To provide one-to-one specialist advice in immigration and asylum area of law

· To provide thorough, professional, high quality and timely casework and advice

· To ensure accurate recording keeping and ensure all necessary and associated administrative tasks are completed

· To ensure case deadlines and key dates are recorded, monitored and actioned in a timely manner

· To conduct all casework and advice in compliance with all IAA regulatory requirements and the IAA code of standards

· To maintain confidentiality in all dealings with clients

Training and development:

· To keep up to date with changes in the law

· To attend training and share learning and good practice with other advisors

· To keep a record of your attendance on training courses

· To provide internal and/or external immigration training when required by management

Teamwork:

· To share casework knowledge and experience within the team

· To mentor, support and/or supervise colleagues on a lower level of IAA regulation

Projects and Engagement:

· To take responsibility for the day to day delivery of specific projects if requested by management

· To deliver presentations and represent RMC at meetings/events when required by management

· To maintain effective working relationships with partners and stakeholders

· To demonstrate a degree of flexibility and undertake tasks not specifically referred to above

Person Specification

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills- essential

· Accredited at IAA Level 1 or 2

· Experience in delivering advice and representation in the field of UK immigration and asylum

· Experience in working with clients with vulnerabilities and/or migrants, asylum-seekers, refugees

· Knowledge of most immigration areas, with a good understanding of at least one area such as the EUSS, asylum, human rights or family-based applications

· Commitment to working towards Level 2 accreditation (for IAA L1 advisors only)

· Ability to explain complex information to clients from different backgrounds

· A proven high standard of communication skills, including written, oral, presentational and inter-personal skills

· Ability to work independently

· Ability to manage and grow a caseload

· Ability to prioritise and to manage tight deadlines

· Teamwork and Flexibility

· Commitment to equality and diversity

Desirable

· Accredited to IAA Senior Caseworker

· Experience working in the Legal Aid sector

· Experience working in or with the not-for-profit sector

· Fluent in a community language

· Experience of working in a multicultural environment and sensitivity towards other cultures.

· Excellent listening skills and ability to empathise as well as establish boundaries to avoid emotional over involvement

· Educated to degree level or equivalent

Flexibility

In order to deliver the stated aims of this post, a degree of flexibility is needed and the post holder may be required to perform work not specifically referred to above. Such duties will fall within the scope of the job within the appropriate pay grade. The job description will therefore be subject to periodic review with the post holder to ensure it accurately reflects the duties that are being performed.

 

Equal Opportunities

 

We're an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

 

Closing Date: 07/10/2025

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Please note that RMC is not a sponsoring organisation. If your visa requires an extension within the next 12 months with the support of employer sponsorship, the Refugee and Migration Centre is unable to provide assistance with this.

HR Administrator 

Service: Human Resources

Salary: £24,206.00 FTE per annum

• If office-based, additionally, £3,827 Inner London Weighting FTE per annum

• If home-based, additionally, £480 home-based allowance FTE per annum

Location: Family Action Head Office, London (N1) with hybrid working

We are flexible on hours of work and where this work is done. The salary provided above is for 37 hours per week based in our London (N1) office with hybrid working. This role could also be done part-time or from home. If you would like to discuss further, contact details are below. 

Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week). 

We offer flexible working arrangements - please see below for more details. 

Contract: Permanent

Family Action & the Role’s Impact:

At Family Action we support people through change, challenge or crisis. It’s what we’ve done for over 150 years. We protect children, support young people and adults and of-fer direct, practical help to families and communities. 

We see first-hand the power of family to shape lives, for better or worse, so we speak up for the importance of family in national and local policymaking, amplify family voices and represent the changing needs of families in the UK today. 

Having launched our new HR system (iTrent) last year, we are looking for a detail-oriented HR Administrator with a can-do attitude, good communication skills and a professional and friendly demeanour to maintain the system; in conjunction with a team of HR Administrators, this role will provide full administrative support to the HR team and give front-line advice on basic queries to staff and managers. 

If you have great administrative and data entry skills, commitment to accuracy, a flexible approach and enthusiasm for developing a career in HR then this may be the role for you. The ability to use your own initiative to identify and complete tasks and suggest improvements will make you an ideal candidate, as will your common sense and patience. 

Main Responsibilities:

• Supporting the HR Operations Lead and HR Systems and Operations Manager with updating and maintaining the HR system (iTrent), ensuring accurate and timely data entry by utilising effective and efficient systems and processes.
• Being the first point of contact for all HR related queries, via phone and email, advising managers and employees on basic queries and escalating more complex queries appropriately.
• Ensuring the HR Administration team’s regular processes are carried out within appropriate timescales and tasks are completed in a timely manner.
• To collate, administer and share relevant and accurate information for the monthly payroll process.
• To draft and issue accurate HR correspondence relating to the entire employee lifecycle, including leavers, contract changes, maternity, sickness and annual leave.

Main Requirements (for details check the job description and person specification):

• Demonstrable experience of administrative procedures requiring a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Competent using the full suite of Microsoft Office programmes to enhance efficiency in the undertaking of tasks. 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to write employment letters and contracts, policies, procedures and reports.

Benefits: 

• An annual paid leave entitlement that commences at 25 working days, rising each April by one day, subject to a maximum of 30 working days plus bank holidays.
• Up to 6% matched-pension contributions.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions.
• Eye care and winter flu jabs vouchers.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities.

We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect.

To Apply:

• Follow the link to our website and complete our digital application form
• Closing Date: Sunday 14th September 2025 at 23:59

Interviews are scheduled to take place from 22 to 25 September 2025 virtually, with slots throughout the working day and early/late slots available. 

All appointments with Family Action are subject to satisfactory Safer Recruitment checks.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process and you will be asked whether you require any adjustments if shortlisted for interview. We also make reasonable adjustments on the job, where required.

We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Intersectionality is important to us and we particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ candidates and disabled candidates because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support. We offer a guaranteed inter-view scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. 

To help remove financial barriers to working with us, we will reimburse travel costs if you are invited to attend an interview in person.

Bid Writer- Capital Appeal

 

Job Title:	Bid Writer
Location:	Birmingham & the Black Country (hybrid working/remote negotiable)
Reporting To:	Deputy CEO
Salary:	Competitive depending on experience
Hours:	14 hours a week
Contract:	3-12 months
Annual Leave:	24 days + statutory bank holidays

 

 

Purpose of the Role

 

This is an opportunity for the right person to join the Refugee Migrant Centre (RMC) as an experienced Bid Writer. RMC is an established, award winning, regional charity, renowned for its work with refugees and migrants.

 

For over 25 years, RMC has assisted thousands of refugees and migrants from 164 countries. It has helped to remove the barriers to integration, helping its clients become equal citizens, using a whole-person approach to the delivery of services from specialist legal advice through to education and employment programmes.

This is an exciting time to be joining the team, as RMC are strengthening and expanding its infrastructure following a period of growth in staff, activities and turnover (from £2.7 to £4.3 million in the last few years).

 

We are keen to hear from candidates currently working in fundraising roles for third-sector organisations, who would relish the opportunity to secure funding for our cause.

 

Main Responsibilities

· Prospect research - to research potential funders to apply to who fund our work

· Write high quality applications

· Applications to Trusts & Foundations, Lottery, Statutory funders, social investment organisations and other funding bodies.

· To work within the fundraising department and support team members with proof reading and guidance on their applications.

 

Person Specification

 

You will be educated to at least degree level, have at least five years experience and a successful track record of delivering substantial fundraising results at a senior level. You should be able to demonstrate skills and competency in the following areas:

 

Strategic thinking and analytical skills to:

 

· quickly and proficiently absorb new information and data to draw insightful conclusions.

· Develop well-written applications that meet funders priorities

 

Strong planning and operational delivery to:

· translate strategy into deliverable operational plans;

· be well-organised, able to prioritise and have good attention to detail.

 

 

Good communications skills to:

· represent RMC at high-level meetings with a broad range of stakeholders and funders;

· articulate complex ideas simply and effectively; and

· have excellent oral, written and presentational skills.

 

Collaborative team player who:

· works effectively with colleagues to establish positive working relationships;

· is flexible and can adjust to changing priorities; and

· has a strong work ethic, is calm under pressure and has a can-do attitude

 

 

Flexible working & benefits

 

Flexible working:

RMC is committed to providing a positive and flexible working environment for its staff.

 

Staff benefits include:

· 24 days holiday plus statutory bank holidays – annual leave increase with length of service

· 5% contribution to pension scheme

· Employee assistance programme/ physical and mental health wellness support

· Training and opportunities for advancement  

Further Information

Equal opportunities:

We are an equal opportunity employer, which means we will consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

 

 

Other requirements of the role:

The successful applicant needs to have the right to work in the UK.

The post is subject to an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS check).

The Talent Set are delighted to partner with The Talent Foundry in their search for a Head of Fundraising role.  The Talent Foundry is dedicated to helping young people from under-served communities unlock their potential and prepare for the world of work or higher education.They are looking to increase unrestricted income from fundraising outside of corporate partnerships. This senior position involves leading strategic fundraising efforts to secure vital income, leading a small team across fundraising and marketing.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for all of fundraising income and to develop structure of fundraising  to diversify income streams
• Design and implement effective fundraising strategies
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with current and prospective donors and partners
• Lead and support fundraising and marketing teams, fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment
• Plan, coordinate, and deliver fundraising campaigns and events
• Track, analyse, and report on fundraising performance metrics
• Identify new funding opportunities and stay updated on sector trends
• Represent the organisation at external engagements to build awareness and support

Person Specification

• Experience in leading successful fundraising programmes within the charity sector with experience from one of the following areas: Trust and Foundations, Major Gifts, Corporate Partnership  
• Ability to be strategic and also hands as fundraising on to meet the needs of a smaller charity
• Would suit an ambitious experienced manager looking to develop their career
• Strong relationship-building skills with diverse stakeholder groups
• Strategic thinker with excellent organisational abilities
• Effective communicator capable of engaging a wide audience
• Leadership qualities to motivate teams and volunteers
• Analytical and results-focused with attention to detail
• Budget management and resource allocation skills

What’s on Offer
Salary: £45,000
Role is home based but with commitment to travel to London for meetings 1-3 times a month.
Part time options available 

How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.

Interviews to be held via teams on the 22nd/23rd September with 2nd stage in person on the 6th October.

Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

Location: Home-based, with occasional travel to Respect’s or SafeLives’ offices in London/ Bristol, and other meeting locations including staff meetings twice a year

Responsible to: Drive Data Team Manager

Salary: £35,614 Per Annum starting salary. Respect salary banding point 32-34, £35,614- £37,489 (a London Allowance of £3,299.00 will be applied to employees who live in London) 

We are pleased to offer a starting salary at the beginning point of the salary band. This position offers opportunities for salary increases based on performance and tenure.

Hours: 37.5 Hours per week; Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm 

Job type: Fixed Term Contract until 31st March 2026, with a possibility to extend, subject to funding. 

Benefits: 

• Friendly and collaborative working environment
• Remote working
• 25 to 30 days holidays per annum plus bank holidays (depending on length of service and pro-rata for part-time employees)
• Contributory pension scheme including 6% employer’s contribution (subject to employee’s minimum 2% contribution)
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay
• Occupational sick pay depending on length of service and pro-rata for part-time employees.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to staff discounts

Closing date:12th September 2025 at 17:00 

Interviews to take place: week commencing 27th October 2025.

About the role:

The Senior Data Analyst will be responsible for supporting the Drive Data Team Manager and Senior Managers within the Drive Partnership to ensure data and reporting remains rigorous and robust, and informs recommendations across the Drive Programme and partners. You will do this by taking a lead role on the ongoing data collection, analysis, research design and delivery of our work across the Drive Programme workstreams.  The Senior Data Analyst will also act as a liaison between data teams within Respect and Safelives where there is identified workstreams that cross over. 

The Senior Data Analyst will manage the Drive Data Analysts to ensure high quality data collection, reporting, quality assurance, analysis, and maintenance of Drive programme data, including data collected via the projects Case Management Systems you will use data and information to influence policy and inform practitioners, commissioners, and government about the sector. This is a great opportunity to see our data and research inform and improve the response to domestic abuse. 

About you: 

• Experience of analysing and drawing meaning from large quantitative data sets, including the advanced use of Excel 
• Experience of developing and managing Case Management Systems and the reporting from the system 
• Excellent analysis skills with a strong ability to identify key themes in complex material, test interpretation and ensure that messages are relevant to practice and policy contexts
• Experience of effective line management of people with a diverse range of needs, expertise, backgrounds, and communication styles
• Confident communicating clear practice and policy implications from data and evidence and presenting them in a range of formats to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.

About Respect

Respect is a pioneering UK membership organisation in the domestic abuse sector.  Founded in 2000, we have built our expertise over the last 25 years in what was then a fledgling sector and recently have seen significant and rapid growth.

About The Drive Partnership 

Formed by Respect, SafeLives and Social Finance, The Drive Partnership is working to transform the national response to perpetrators of domestic abuse; working to end domestic abuse and protect victims by disrupting, challenging, and changing the behaviour of those who are causing harm. 

Our vision is that by 2026 there will be a consistent approach which sees agencies in all PCC and local authority areas across England and Wales – backed by national leaders – working together to disrupt abuse and change behaviour to increase safety for victim-survivors, including children and families.

How to apply  

You must download an application form from Respect's job page, and submit to Operations department in word doc. format only, please.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact our HR Team directly  

We ask that you do not apply for this role if you have applied for a similar/the same position within the last 6 months. 

Closing date:12th September 2025 at 17:00