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Job Title: Employment Consultant (Portsmouth/Southampton area)
Location: Home- and field-based with regular local travel (driving licence essential)
Salary: £33,174
Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week (part time or flexible working options considered)
Contract: 2 years fixed term with possibility of extension
At The Poppy Factory, we believe that everyone who has served our country deserves the opportunity to build a fulfilling life beyond the armed forces. For over a century, we have stood alongside veterans and their families, evolving our services to support veterans and adult family members to overcome barriers to employment and transform their lives.
We are seeking a passionate and person-centred Employment Consultant to join our team. This is a role for someone who believes in potential, not limitations – someone who can walk alongside clients with empathy and determination, empowering them to take ownership of their employment journey.
You’ll provide tailored information, advice and guidance to help veterans secure meaningful and sustainable work, managing a diverse caseload with care and professionalism. Using coaching, mentoring and strengths-based approaches, you will help individuals identify their goals, build resilience and move confidently towards lasting employment outcomes.
Collaboration is at the heart of this role. You will develop strong partnerships with regional organisations to generate referrals and address wider barriers such as mental health, housing or addiction, while also building strong relationships with local employers to create real opportunities for your clients, and sharing best practice with your colleagues in the team.
With a strong understanding of local labour markets and safeguarding practices, you’ll maintain high-quality case records, contribute to continuous improvement, and actively participate in team development. Adaptability, initiative and resilience are key, as we respond to the evolving needs of our clients and the communities we serve.
Why The Poppy Factory?
- A chance to give back to our armed forces and make a positive and lasting impact to the lives of veterans and their families.
- Competitive salary and benefits package including generous holiday and pension contributions.
- A welcoming and empowering culture, with regular opportunities for team connecting and shared learning throughout the year.
- Variety in the role, a mix of delivering a community-based service in your region, home working and occasional visits to the historic Poppy Factory in Richmond, London
- The opportunity to develop your region and build relationships with employers and other support services that best meet the needs of the people you’re supporting.
- Be part of an iconic charity with a 100+ year history
For further information, including the full job description for the role, please refer to the candidate pack.
How to apply
To apply for this position please prepare your CV and a covering letter clearly outlining how you meet the essential criteria in the person specification as set out above and submit via the online application process. Please address your covering letter to Melanie Rignall, Services Manager.
For an informal conversation to find out more about this role, please call Melanie Rignall.
The closing date for this vacancy will be 2 May 2026. Please note, we cannot accept late or incomplete applications. Only applications submitted through the online process will be considered.
First stage interviews will take place on 8 May 2026, with second stage interviews scheduled for 13 May 2026. Please ensure you are available on these dates, as it’s not always possible to reschedule.
No agencies please.
Equality & Diversity
We are committed to equality, valuing diversity, and promoting inclusion within our workforce, including the volunteers who give their time to us. We work to maintain an environment where the needs and aspirations of all employees are met, irrespective of characteristics protected under the legislative framework of the Equality Act 2010. We expect everyone to understand and accept their personal responsibility to recognise and value differences and the unique contributions that people make to the way we deliver our work.
As an equal opportunities employer our commitment is to take positive measures to recruit people from underrepresented groups, and we actively encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. As a Disability Confident employer, we offer a guaranteed interview for any job applicant with a disability who meets the essential criteria for the role. Please indicate in your covering letter if you wish to be considered under this scheme. We are also happy to discuss reasonable adjustments to the application or interview process to accommodate disabled candidates.
We are a family friendly employer and happy to discuss flexible working arrangements. We encourage applicants to contact us to discuss if they have any questions before applying.
The Poppy Factory supports veterans with health conditions and their families into employment, helping them overcome any barriers.


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Welcome to Ada!
At Ada, the National College for Digital Skills, our mission is to educate and empower the next generation of diverse digital talent. Through the quality of education we deliver, the depth of our industry partnerships and focus on diversity, we are changing the face of the tech sector, expanding the talent pipeline and transforming lives.
We are a specialist Further Education college, where every 16-19 student takes Computer Science and all of our diverse Higher Level and Degree Apprentices work in skills shortage disciplines in innovative, blue-chip companies.
The digital skills gap is costing the UK economy an estimated £63 billion a year in lost GDP. Ada seeks to fill this skills gap by equipping young with the skills industry actually needs.
Ada was announced by the Prime Minister in December 2014; England’s first new FE College since 1993 and since then we’ve gone from strength to strength including a Good with Outstanding features in our first Ofsted Inspection.
16-19 Provision:
As of 2024, we have 187 16-19 students enrolled. Our most recent results are outstanding; 39% of A level results at A*- B and 74% achieving at least one Distinction or better in their externally assessed Computing BTEC. This makes us the best education institution in the country for this BTEC.
Degree Apprenticeships:
Across our London Victoria and Manchester Ancoats campus, we have 363 apprentices currently enrolled on our Higher and Degree Level Apprenticeships. We specialise in five disciplines at present: software development, data analytics, tech consultancy, cyber security and business analysis, working with a wide range of SMEs and corporate organisations such as PwC, Bank of America, Deloitte, Clearscore, Just Eat, Capita, MHRA, Booking,com and Salesforce.
At present 38% of our learners are female, 51% are from ethnic minority backgrounds and 50% come from low-income households compared to national averages of c. 20%.
This is an exciting time to join Ada with our new state-of-the-art campuses in Victoria, London and Ancoats, Manchester. We’re passionate about building a supportive, values driven environment for both our students and staff.
Post Title: Head of Business Development and Sales
Nature of the Role: 0.6 or 0.8 FTE. Hybrid working
Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer
Responsible for: Apprenticeship and T-level Business Development & Sales
Direct Reports: 4
Annual Salary: £60,000 (pro rata)
Pension: Stakeholder pension scheme (10% employer contribution)
Holidays: 30 days per annum (Pro rata)
Location: Manchester (Ancoats) with regular travel to our London office expected
About You
- You will enjoy identifying, cultivating and closing new employer partnerships that transform
- the life chances of diverse young people through employment or work experience
- opportunities. You will enjoy being the most capable member of a team and thrive on leading them to new heights.
- You will be able to demonstrate your track record in driving sales growth as well as articulate your personal alignment to our mission.
- You will also be able to demonstrate you as comfortable cultivating C-suite relationships at large corporates as you are engaging the CTO of a fast growing start-up.
- Your role will be prominent within Ada and our wider ecosystem and you will enjoy the opportunity to represent the College in a wide variety of forums though always keeping an entrepreneurial eye out for an opportunity.
We'd really like to hear from you, if...
- You get a real kick out of identifying and cultivating new employer relationships that lead to the creation of life-changing employment opportunities for diverse young people.
- You believe higher level and degree apprenticeships, especially in the tech sector, offer diverse young people a fantastic opportunity to launch their careers
- You love talking to people and are passionate about evangelising Ada's mission to employer partners and wider stakeholders.
- You are curious, data-oriented and proactive, always searching for, and following up on, leads and possible opportunities.
- You enjoy leading and managing a small team to achieve ambitious sales targets
- You are as adept at cultivating existing employer relationships as pitching for new business.
- You are a meticulous record keeper who loves a good quality CRM database.
- You will feel a strong sense of ownership for the Business Development function at Ada and clearly understand it's vital purpose in serving young people and driving forward Ada's social impact and revenue growth.
Safeguarding
The successful candidate will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check when appointed to the post.
Equal Opportunities
Ada, the National College for Digital Skills recognises that equality of opportunity and the recognition and promotion of diversity are integral to its strengths. The following principles apply in respect of the College’s commitment to equality and diversity:
- To provide and promote equality of opportunity in all areas of its work and activity;
- To recognise and develop the diversity of skills and talent within its current and potential community;
- To ensure that all employees and prospective employees of the College are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential without receiving any unjustified discrimination or unfavourable treatment on grounds such as age, disability, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender reassignment, trans status, socio-economic status or any other irrelevant distinction;
- To provide and promote a positive working, learning, and social environment which is free from prejudice, discrimination and any forms of harassment, bullying or victimisation.
Applicants with Disabilities
Ada, the National College for Digital Skills is keen to increase the number of disabled people it employs. We therefore encourage applications from individuals with a disability who are able to carry out the duties of the post. If there is anything in this regard that you would like to discuss in relation to your application please contact .
Sponsorship
Sadly, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role, so can only accept applications from candidates who have the legal right to work and remain in the United Kingdom.
Thank you for your interest in Ada, the National College for Digital Skills.
Closing Date: 12th June 2026
(Candidates' applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, early applications are advised.)
Good Luck with your application!
our mission is to educate and empower the next generation of diverse digital talent.
We are looking for an experienced and compassionate Support Services Manager to lead BBS UK’s support services for children, adults and families living with Bardet-Biedl syndrome (BBS).
BBS UK is a national charity supporting people affected by this rare genetic condition. We work closely with NHS specialist clinics and other services to help individuals and families access the support they need and navigate health, education, social care and welfare systems.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a small, dedicated team providing practical support, advocacy and guidance to people living with BBS and their families.
The role includes team leadership, safeguarding responsibility and service development. You will help ensure people receive safe, responsive and person-centred support while continuing to improve and strengthen our services.
About the Role
As Support Services Manager, you will oversee BBS UK’s clinics support and advice services. Working closely with the CEO, NHS clinics and partner organisations, you will:
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Lead and support a small remote-working team
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Provide supervision and safeguarding leadership to Patient Liaison Officers and Advice Workers
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Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for the organisation
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Oversee caseloads, service quality and risk management
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Support staff wellbeing, learning and development
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Build positive relationships with NHS and external partners
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Help develop and improve BBS UK’s support services
This is a home-based role with travel to specialist clinics in London and Birmingham, plus occasional meetings and events. Travel expenses will be reimbursed in line with BBS UK policies.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
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Has experience managing a team within health, social care, welfare or voluntary sector services
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Has experience providing leadership, supervision or safeguarding oversight within a support service setting
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Has strong safeguarding knowledge and can make sound decisions in complex situations
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Communicates well and builds positive working relationships
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Can manage competing priorities and support a busy team
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Is organised, practical and calm under pressure
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Is reflective, approachable and supportive
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Shares our commitment to inclusive, person-centred support
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Wants to make a meaningful difference to people living with BBS
Why Join BBS UK?
BBS UK is a small, supportive charity making a real difference to the lives of people affected by Bardet-Biedl Syndrome. By joining us, you will:
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Make a direct and meaningful difference to children, adults and families living with BBS
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Be part of a supportive and values-driven team
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Work flexibly from home while contributing to a nationally recognised rare disease support service
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Receive ongoing training, supervision and professional development
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Help shape the future of support services for people living with BBS
Additional Information
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An enhanced DBS check is required for this role
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Some evening or weekend work may occasionally be required, with time off in lieu provided
If you’re ready to use your skills and experience to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you. If you would like to discuss the role before applying, details can be found in the application pack.
Application Deadline: Sunday 7th June 2026 (midnight)
Interviews: Expected to take place in London on 16th and 18th June 2026
We support and empower our community, champion wellbeing, and raise awareness, ensuring understanding, support, and hope for all affected.

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We are looking for an experienced corporate fundraiser to help maximise charitable income to The Christie Charity by developing the corporate fundraising portfolio and securing corporate support and sponsorship from new and existing business contacts.
This is an exciting time to join The Christie charity as we embark on a period of transformational growth with the launch of key capital appeals enabling us to see a real step change in our income. We are looking for dynamic individuals to join our successful fundraising team at this exciting time.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Smart Works Bristol empowers unemployed women to move into work, supporting up to 1,000 clients each year through career coaching and interview preparation. To achieve this, we rely on income from grants, trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships and events.
We are seeking a proactive Fundraising Manager to join our small but ambitious team. Reporting to the Head of Smart Works Bristol, this role will lead our corporate and events fundraising, building on strong community foundations to develop partnerships as a key driver of long-term sustainability.
The successful candidate will deliver our three-year fundraising strategy, with a focus on Bristol’s corporate landscape, diversifying income streams, leading events and strengthening relationships across the Southwest.
We are looking for someone with a proven track record of income generation, strong communication and organisational skills, and the ability to build lasting relationships that translate into sustainable funding.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape a growing charity at a pivotal stage, while benefiting from the wider Smart Works network. The role is based in Bristol and includes some evening or weekend work, with time off in lieu.
If you enjoy networking, researching and communicating, and are passionate about supporting women into work, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit a CV and answer the following questions by 12 noon on Monday 1st June. You will be prompted to submit your answers within our online portal.
- Why do you want to work for Smart Bristol? (Max 250 words)
- What experiences and skills do you have that makes you well suited to the role? (Max 400 words)
- In your opinion, what is the biggest challenge and biggest opportunity in the current charity fundraising space? (Max 400 words)
We exist to give unemployed women the clothing, coaching and confidence they need to succeed at interview and get the job.



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At Book Aid International we share the power of books and help build a more equal future.
Every year we work with our partners worldwide to provide over one million brand-new books which support or establish libraries in communities where people would otherwise have few opportunities to read.
We are now seeking a temporary experienced CRM Project Manager to play a pivotal role in strengthening our operations.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a focused, high-impact project that will shape the way we capture, manage and utilise information across multiple teams. Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, you will lead a full discovery and selection process for a new Customer Relationship Management system, ensuring it meets both our operational needs and long-term strategic ambitions.
Reporting to the Head of Programmes & Partnerships, you will take ownership of the project from the outset - defining scope and success criteria, mapping current processes, identifying opportunities for improvement and translating organisational needs into clear functional and technical requirements. You will research and evaluate CRM solutions suitable for the charity sector, coordinate supplier demonstrations and guide internal stakeholders through a robust and informed decision-making process.
This role is ideal for someone who combines strong project management expertise with a deep understanding of CRM systems and the not-for-profit environment. You’ll bring a sharp analytical mindset, excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills (including with colleagues who do not have a technical background), and the confidence to lead workshops, challenge assumptions and drive clarity from complexity.
If you are a detail-oriented, inquisitive project manager with experience delivering a range of CRM or systems discovery projects, particularly within the charity sector, we’d love to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Individual giving manager
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About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Individual Giving Manager to lead the development and delivery of our supporter acquisition and retention strategies. This is a full time, permanent role working on a hybrid basis with 2 days per week in our London office.
This is a varied and hands-on role where you will lead multi-channel campaigns with a focus on new product development and supporter journeys, driving supporter growth, income and lifetime value.
The Individual Giving & Legacies team is a key driver of voluntary income at Sense. We are an ambitious and growing team, focused on increasing supporter engagement and long-term income. You will play a key role in shaping our individual giving programme and the growth of digital fundraising activity, testing new ideas, improving performance and ensuring our supporters feel inspired and connected to our work.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver supporter acquisition and retention strategies, plans and budgets.
- Lead multi-channel fundraising campaigns across direct mail, digital, DRTV, telemarketing and face-to-face.
- Drive income growth and maximise value of supporters.
- Develop engaging fundraising propositions and creative campaign content.
- Lead ongoing testing, learning and innovation across products, audiences and channels.
- Manage income and expenditure budgets, with responsibility for forecasting and reporting.
- Build and manage relationships with external agencies and suppliers.
- Collaborate across fundraising, marketing and the wider organisation to identify new opportunities.
- Ensure all activity is compliant with fundraising regulations and data protection legislation.
About You
We’re looking for a confident and data-driven fundraiser with strong experience in multi-channel individual giving and direct marketing. You’ll be both strategic and hands-on, comfortable managing campaigns end-to-end while continuously improving performance through insight and innovation.
You will bring:
- Proven experience delivering successful individual giving or direct marketing campaigns.
- Strong multi-channel experience (e.g. direct mail, digital, DRTV, telemarketing, face-to-face).
- Experience managing budgets, forecasting and reporting on performance.
- Strong analytical skills, including segmentation, targeting and campaign optimisation.
- Experience managing agencies and external partners.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience leading or mentoring team members.
- Experience with prize-led fundraising would be beneficial but is not essential.
About Sense
Sense is a leading disability charity, here to break down barriers alongside disabled people with complex needs. We use our knowledge and expertise to deliver personalised, creative and flexible support at every stage of life. Together, we drive change, building a future where everyone has the power, choice and control to live the lives we choose.
We’re proud to be a Disability confident leader and a charity where people can grow their skills and careers in a supportive, flexible environment.
Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.
To apply
Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates for interview, in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly. We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines, job description and person specification (found at the base of this advert) before applying.
Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.
Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to a DBS check; level dependent on the nature of the role.
For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential.
No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.
We believe that every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world.



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About Spear
Spear is a national youth employment charity. The award-winning Spear Programme was launched over 20 years ago, and is now running in 18 Spear Centres across the country, equipping unemployed 16–24-year-olds facing barriers to employment with the skills and mindset they need to secure work and thrive in work and life.
About the role
This is an exciting and varied, relationship-focused role within a successful corporate partnerships team. Working with the Head of Corporate and Employer Partnerships, you’ll help manage partner relationships, develop funding proposals, track income, and identify new business opportunities to support strategic growth.
You’ll also lead corporate volunteering initiatives, creating meaningful engagement opportunities with Spear trainees through workshops, mock interviews, and visits. From planning to follow-up, you’ll ensure a high-quality experience while supporting events and wider engagement. This role suits someone organised, proactive, and confident building relationships, who is motivated to make a tangible difference in a mission-driven, faith-based organisation.
Key information:
- Salary: £30,000
- Full-Time, One Year Fixed-Term Contract
- Location: London Office
- Closing date: Tuesday 2nd June (We interview on a rolling basis and will close the role early if we find the right candidate)
For more information please read through our Job Specification and Work with Us Pack.
If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know.
Person Specification
- A practising Christian, passionate about personally representing the values and beliefs of Spear, and our mission to equip and support young people facing barriers to employment.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, establish effective processes and structures, and maintain a high level of attention to detail.
- Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport and engage effectively with people from a wide range of backgrounds and professional levels.
- Strong and effective project coordination skills, with the ability to bring together multiple stakeholders to deliver shared outcomes.
- Self-starter with the ability to take initiative and work independently.
- Fundraising experience is desirable but not essential.
- IT literate, with a good working knowledge of MS Office (including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
Spear is a dynamic, growing youth employment charity that coaches young people to overcome barriers and thrive in work and life.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About This Job
This is an exciting role in the Army Cadet Charitable Trust UK (ACCT UK) to be the focal point for providing effective support to the Director of Finance and the Finance Manager through the completion of month end, year end and audit, and associated processes. This post requires a detail-oriented and proactive Financial Accountant to join our charity’s finance team. This role is crucial in ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with charity regulations, and supporting the organisation’s mission through sound financial management.
Essential Skills
· AAT Level 4 qualified (or equivalent)
· Evidence of continuing personal and professional development.
· Experience within a Finance Department of leading month end processes, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
· Experience of supporting an audit
· Experience of Sage 50 Accounts or a similar system
· Discretion and confidentiality.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for further information.
Our charity
ACCT UK is a national youth charity dedicated to improving the life chances of young people through supporting the Army Cadet Force and its activities in the community. The Combined Cadet Force Association (CCFA) is a charity dedicated to the promotion of the ideals and activities of the Combined Cadet Force in schools. Together we want to ensure that every young person has the opportunity to learn new skills, build confidence and be inspired through their cadet experience.
We want to develop the youth leadership and training abilities of adult volunteers whilst also helping young people to access cadet activities through fundraising, grant-making, developing new resources and direct support.
We strongly believe that everyone benefits when you help young people to develop their character and values through activities that stretch and mature them. We also know that when young people engage with others at a range of levels in their communities, it builds confidence and improves empathy for other’s lives.
Who we are
You will enjoy being part of our small team who work very happily together. By joining ACCT UK, you will help us to reach more young people and make a greater difference and we look forward to working with you. We actively promote and encourage you to explore ideas that improve all aspects of the charity’s work in pursuit of its charitable aims.
The charities are proud of our diverse teams, with people on different working patterns, from different backgrounds and at different life-stages. Our experience has taught us that having people with different perspectives and different lived experiences leads to better outcomes for our beneficiaries. If you are wondering if our organisation is for someone like you, the answer is yes! Please apply and explain how you, your experience, your talent and your potential are the right fit for this role.
What we can offer you
In addition to your salary, we offer all staff:
· Flexible working arrangements (you agree a working pattern with your line manager).
· The ability to work both from home and from our London office.
· Personal accident insurance, including loss of earnings cover and death benefit.
· 15 days of sick pay in any 12-month period (after 12 months employment - pro-rata for part time staff).
· A contributory pension scheme (you contribute at least 5% and we will contribute 10%).
· Good leave allowances (which are offered pro-rata for part time staff):
o 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
o Additional privilege leave, on set days each year, such as between Christmas and New Year.
o An additional five days of volunteering leave.
· Support for qualifications and personal development.
· Employee Assistance Programme.
· Season ticket loan.
· Railcard (if you are eligible)
· A caring and supportive team environment.
How to apply
Please send a covering letter that details how you meet the requirements of the job description along with a CV to by 23:59 hours on Tuesday 26th May 2026.
Interviews will be held in Holderness House, 51-61 Clifton Street, London, EC2A 4DW w/c Monday 1st June 2026. Please let us know if you have any restrictions with this.
Please note that as a charity dedicated to improving the lives of young people, we require staff to make a declaration about any relevant convictions, undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check. In addition, we will follow up references.
We reserve the right to close for applications before the closing date if we receive a large number of applications.
Army Cadet Charitable Trust (ACCT) UK aims to give all young people the opportunity to develop and achieve through Army Cadets activities.



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Independent Age is the national charity focused on improving the lives of people facing financial hardship in later life. We believe no one should face financial hardship in later life.
Responsibilities and Person Specification:
The Senior Finance Officer is a broad new role reporting to the Head of Finance. It provides a brilliant opportunity to learn and develop through contributing to most areas of our small finance team’s work including month-end close, payment run process, finance system administration, monthly budget-holder reporting, year end and audit, fundraising support and investments and banking administration.
We are looking for a part qualified accountant or equivalent who can bring a good understanding of bookkeeping and double entry. As a role covering broad areas, you will also need a demonstrable understanding of charity accounting technicalities and recommended practice, ideally gained from working in the sector. With a high level of attention to detail, you should be proficient in the use of finance systems, with Advanced Excel skills, and an interest in utilising AI.
The role includes interaction at all levels, including senior management and our trustee board and requires skills to communicate finance to non-finance stakeholders and good written skills.
For full details on the role and requirements, please review the job description and person specification. If your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all of the criteria in the person specification but you do meet most of them and are excited about the role, we encourage you to apply anyway.
This is a full-time role, 35 hours per week, which you can choose to work over five days or a 9 day fortnight.
What it’s like to work at Independent Age:
We celebrate diversity at Independent Age and champion the differences that make each of us unique. We actively support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. We aim to attract and retain a wide range of talent and create an environment where everyone can feel safe, protected, welcome and included.
We offer great benefits including 28 days annual leave plus public holidays, a generous pension scheme with life assurance, and fantastic learning and development opportunities. We also offer a number of enhanced leave provisions and benefits.
We know that a good work life balance helps us perform at our best and supports wellbeing. Flexible working hours and hybrid working is standard for all (those contracted to work in the office usually attend 1 day per week, with a minimum of 4 days per month). But if you need a different form of flexibility, we are always happy to talk flexible working.
You can find out more about what it’s like to work at Independent Age on the careers page of our website.
Application Process:
To apply, please submit a CV and a Supporting Statement, detailing how your skills and experience meet the criteria within the Job Description and Person Specification, by visiting our jobs website (please do not hesitate to contact us if you have specific requirements and need support to apply in an alternative format).
To support our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion our hiring managers use anonymous shortlisting. Therefore, please do not include your name, photo, or information to indicate your gender or age in your CV and supporting statement. Please do not omit dates of employment. Please ensure the title of any uploads does not contain your name.
Independent Age is committed to safeguarding and follows Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding those we work with. We therefore ask that you supply your full work history with explanations for any gaps in the application documents you submit and, if offered the post, we will require two employment references including your current or most recent employer.
A Basic DBS check will be required for this role.
Closing Date: 1 June 2026 at 11:59pm
Interview Dates: First interview will be held in-person on Monday 15 June, with second interview held on 18 June.
Independent Age is the national charity focused on improving the lives of people facing financial hardship in later life.


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Do you have experience delivering exceptional events and are ready to take the next step in your career?
Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity is hiring for two Event Managers to join our Special Events team. One position is permanent and the other is a 6 month FTC.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to play a key role in creating high-profile, memorable events that make a real difference. From concept to delivery, you’ll help bring inspiring experiences to life while developing your skills within one of the UK’s leading charity events teams.
Salary
The salary for this position is £42,131 per annum and we operate a hybrid working policy of a minimum of 2 days per week in the office.
In line with our EDI strategy and Total Reward policy, we calculate our salaries based on benchmarking data across the charity sector. To ensure fairness for existing staff and new joiners, we do not offer salaries above the advertised rate.
Key Responsibilities
As an Events Manager, you will lead the planning and seamless delivery of a portfolio of high-profile Special Events throughout the year, ensuring every event aligns with and supports GOSH Charity’s fundraising strategy.
You’ll play a central role in building strong relationships with the committees that support our events, working collaboratively to deliver exceptional experiences, maximise fundraising opportunities, and inspire long-term supporter engagement. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact while delivering memorable events for one of the UK’s most recognised charities.
This is a hugely varied role where you will be involved with:
- Full management of event logistics.
- Ensure all events and other associated work undertaken are delivered to the highest standard.
- Work with and managing high level supporters and committees to develop events income.
- Day to day management of project team members who are working on the same event.
- Support and attend the portfolio of events and committee meetings (regularly requiring out-of-hours work.)
- Contribute to the Special Events team business planning processes on a regular basis.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Good working knowledge of events production, venues, potential suppliers etc.
- Proven track record of managing and delivering high level events.
- Evidence of working with external fundraising committees/HNWI to deliver successful events.
- Prior experience of budget management, including forecasting and planning.
- Exceptional communication skills both written and verbal.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive approach and mind-set.
- Brilliant time management and task prioritisation skills.
- Highly resilient with the ability to manage changing priorities.
About the team
The Special Events team manages a comprehensive and diverse programme of 20-30 high-end events per year to raise funds, raise awareness and support the work of the hospital. The team produce many of the charity flagship events, such as black-tie gala dinners at the Natural History Museum and our annual Christmas Carol Concert, with the events raising between £100,000 to £1.5 million. In addition, the Special Events team works on a range of enrichment events for the patients at Great Ormond Street Hospital, like the annual winter party, The Snow Ball. The team holds relationships with a large external supporter base of high-value senior volunteers and committees who are pivotal to the success of the events. The team also act as an event agency for the rest of the charity, working with colleagues to deliver their event needs such as drinks receptions and stewardship events.
We are Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity. We stop at nothing to help give seriously ill children childhoods that are fuller, funner and longer.
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The Woodland Trust is looking for two Funded Project Managers to lead the successful delivery and completion of our funded projects.
The Role:
• Provide leadership to Project Officers, ensuring all funded projects are delivered and completed to a high standard.
• Manage the Funded Projects team to maintain consistent, robust project standards across all activity.
• Support the development of strong funding bids, realistic budgets and informed organisational decision-making.
• Maximise grant opportunities, identify risks early and safeguard the Trust’s financial and reputational interests.
• Maintain excellent relationships and effective negotiations with funders, regulators and contributors.
• Champion continuous improvement in reporting processes across the Trust and for external funders.
• Monitor resources, highlight risks and ensure compliance with statutory obligations, VAT, procurement rules and best-practice project management.
• Produce high-quality management information, support forecasting and contribute to fund accounting and full cost recovery modelling.
• This is a hybrid position with a mix of home working, and from our head office in Grantham, Lincolnshire. Head office attendance would be required no more than once a month on average. Occasional travel to other offices and remote locations may also be required.
• These roles are to be offered on a 12-month fixed term contract.
The Candidate:
• Brings proven experience in supporting, mentoring and developing individuals and teams.
• Skilled at building strong, productive relationships across internal teams and external partners.
• Able to navigate complex financial challenges, including funder restrictions and avoidance of double funding.
• Capable of interpreting, challenging and explaining financial principles to non-experts with clarity and influence.
• Understands the financial implications of projects and how they flow through organisational accounts.
• Makes sound decisions based on budgets, policies, funder guidelines and project management frameworks.
• Brings knowledge of conservation and/or relevant finance or project management qualifications (desirable).
• The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Basic Background Check, as part of our pre-employment screening.
Benefits and Wellbeing:
Joining our team means you’ll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:
• Enhanced Employer Pension
• Life Assurance
• Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
• Generous Annual Leave - 25 Days Plus Bank Holidays (pro rata’d for part-time)
• Buy and Sell Holiday Scheme
• Enhanced Parental Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
About Us:
The Woodland Trust is the UK’s largest woodland conservation charity. We want to see a world where trees and woods thrive for people and nature. The Trust engages and inspires people to make their difference tackling the nature and climate crisis helping protect, restore and create our vital woods and trees.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
To achieve our vision of a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. All people, no matter their background, identity, ability, or circumstance, should benefit from trees.
People of colour and disabled people are currently under-represented across the environment and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we particularly encourage you to apply.
Please contact us to discuss any additional support or adjustments you may need to complete your application.
Application Advice:
For fairness we keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers, and we do not ask for your CV at application.
Make sure that you answer the Application Questions to show your relevant skills and passion for the role. Even if you don't meet every requirement of the role, we would encourage you to apply.
Acceptable Use - Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We understand that candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their job applications-for example, to help structure or edit written responses. We welcome the use of AI in this way, particularly where it helps improve accessibility, such as for neurodivergent applicants. However, we ask that any information submitted reflects your own experience, skills and understanding. During interviews, candidates are expected to respond independently without the use of AI tools.
Apply Now:
If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, send in your application today. We might close the job opening early if we get a lot of applications, so it's a good idea to apply soon. If we do close the advert early, and you have an application in process, we will email you prior to closing to give you time to complete.
1st stage interviews are to be held via MS Teams on June 23rd & 24th, with 2nd stages on July 8th.
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Role Purpose
The Deputy Support Manager is responsible for the effective day-to-day leadership of frontline support services, ensuring a consistently warm, inclusive, and professional experience for everyone engaging with Mustard Tree.
This role plays a critical part in delivering a “Mustard Tree Welcome” – a trauma-informed, non-judgemental, and person-centred approach that ensures every individual feels seen, heard, valued, and safe from their first point of contact.
You will lead a proactive and positive team to deliver exceptional client care across both in-person and digital channels (including phone, email, and internal systems), ensuring services are accessible, responsive, and delivered with dignity.
Through strong leadership, clear communication, and effective management, you will ensure the reception environment runs smoothly, maintains high standards of safeguarding and service delivery, and contributes meaningfully to Mustard Tree’s mission to support people facing poverty and crisis.
Key Competencies
World Class Welcome and Customer Service
· Deliver and role model a “Mustard Tree Welcome” that is compassionate, trauma-informed, inclusive, and non-judgemental.
· Ensure all individuals are greeted in a way that promotes dignity, respect, and belonging.
· Maintain a rota that provides reception and support coverage from 8am–4pm, ensuring accessibility for staff, volunteers, and members at all times.
· Lead the team to provide a high-quality, consistent welcome across all channels, including face-to-face, telephone and email and digital systems
· Ensure digital communication is timely, professional, and empathetic, with accurate information recorded on TreeSalt.
· Support individuals to access services confidently through clear communication, reassurance, and effective signposting.
Proactive in Living and Sharing our Culture, Values and Behaviours
· Take ownership of maintaining a professional, organised, and calm reception environment at all times.
· Ensure the reception environment is welcoming, safe, and accessible.
· Mentor and support Freedom volunteers, ensuring they are confident, capable, and aligned with service standards.
Courage in Problem Solving and Embracing Change to Meet Needs
· Identify areas for improvement and proactively implement solutions to enhance service delivery.
· Take ownership of operational decision-making within the reception area, including rota management, workflow prioritisation, and service adjustments.
· Ensure systems and processes are used effectively to maintain a smooth, efficient service.
Confident in Safeguarding and Incident Management
· Act as a safeguarding lead within the reception environment, ensuring all concerns are recognised, recorded, and escalated appropriately.
· Maintain a strong awareness of risk, responding calmly and effectively to challenging or complex situations, supporting to minimise incidents.
· Support individuals in distress with empathy and professionalism, ensuring appropriate boundaries and escalation.
· Ensure confidentiality and data protection standards are upheld at all times.
· Demonstrate resilience, maintaining professionalism, positivity, and emotional awareness in a fast-paced and challenging environment.
Skilled in Analysing Impact and Reporting
· Oversee and monitor registrations, identifying trends and ensuring fair access to services such as the Community Shop.
· Deliver a minimum of 20 weekly support appointments, ensuring timely access and reducing waiting times for individuals in need.
· Collect a minimum of 2 case studies per month to evidence impact and inform service development.
· Conduct monthly audits with the Service Manager to ensure high standards across:
- Data input and use of TreeSalt
- Paperwork accuracy and compliance
- Quality and consistency of the welcome experience
Positive Management of Stakeholders, Partners and Supporters
· Support case management processes alongside the Service Manager, ensuring coordinated and effective support for individuals.
· Develop and maintain relationships with other services, ensuring clear navigation and warm handover for clients.
· Support individuals to access services confidently through clear communication, reassurance, and effective signposting.
· Regularly review feedback from comments books and satisfaction surveys, embedding learning into service improvements.
Insight in Finances and Expenditure
· Support effective use of resources, identifying efficiencies and ensuring services are delivered within agreed budgets where applicable.
· Work with operational teams to manage stock given using the 40% gifting model in the community shop.
· Monitor the use of the hardship fund from reception, providing small grants to people in crisis via existing processes.
Developing Accountability and Inspiring our Teams
· Lead, supervise, and motivate the Support teams, including volunteers.
· Act as the central coordination point for reception, ensuring alignment between services, teams, and daily operations
· Conduct regular 1:1s, setting clear expectations, supporting wellbeing, and addressing performance proactively.
· Ensure all data input is completed by the support staff time within expected guidelines, including communication of risk and safeguarding.
· Identify skills gaps and ensure appropriate training and development, including:
- Motivational interviewing
- Trauma-informed practice
· Deliver consistent communication through:
- Daily morning briefing.
- Monthly team meetings and updates
· Delegate tasks effectively while maintaining overall accountability for team performance.
General Work Duties
· Support Freedom trainees to develop skills and behaviours and feel part of the community.
· Work within health and safety guidelines and Mustard Tree policies and procedures
· Supporting other staff and departments and provide practical relief cover for workstreams.
· Take responsibility for professional development, attending training courses as required.
· Leading by example, embodying Mustard Tree values and represent the charity as required.
· Contribute towards being an environmentally responsible organisation as part of day-to-day activities including recycling and supporting ‘paper-lite’ practices.
· Other tasks and duties relevant to the role as required by the organisation.
Please submit a one-page cover letter outlining how your skills are a fit for the role.
Our mission is to combat poverty and prevent homelessness.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a Programme Coordinator to help deliver a UK-wide, government-funded programme supporting around 700 university students to build the skills, experience and industry connections needed for careers in the electronics and semiconductor sector.
You’ll be joining a small, high-performing charity working at national scale. This is a hands-on role at the centre of delivery, where you will coordinate students, partners and activities across a complex, fast-moving programme.
This is a hands-on coordination role with real ownership across programme delivery.
You will take ownership of key areas of delivery, solve problems day-to-day, and help ensure the programme runs smoothly at scale. If you are organised, proactive, and want to build towards a Programme Management role while delivering meaningful work, this role will give you that opportunity.
Why this role matters
This programme plays a critical role in addressing the UK’s electronics skills shortage by supporting students from university into industry.
It combines in-person events, industry engagement and digital learning, delivered across multiple universities and partners nationwide.
At this scale, coordination is everything. Done well, it:
- Ensures a high-quality experience for every student
- Enables partners to engage effectively
- Allows a small team to deliver at national scale
This role exists to make that happen.
What you’ll be responsible for
You will play a central role in coordinating delivery across a large, multi-partner programme. Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing student communications, including responding to queries and supporting onboarding and participation
- Acting as a key coordination point between students, universities, industry partners and internal teams
- Supporting the planning and delivery of programme activities, including induction events, residentials, webinars, site visits and industry events
- Coordinating logistics such as registrations, attendance tracking, communications and on-the-day delivery support
- Supporting the recruitment and onboarding of ~400 new students, including application coordination and candidate communications
- Managing day-to-day operations such as programme inboxes, records, tracking and follow-ups
- Working across multiple internal stakeholders to keep delivery aligned, on track and moving forward
- Identifying and resolving routine delivery issues, escalating where needed
You will be trusted to manage your own workload, prioritise effectively, and take ownership of delivering work to a high standard.
What you’ll gain
- Real ownership in delivering a national programme at scale
- A clear pathway to Programme Manager, with hands-on experience across delivery
- Exposure to universities, industry partners and a government-funded initiative
What we’re looking for
We are particularly interested in people who can demonstrate:
- Experience coordinating projects, programmes or events involving multiple stakeholders
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Confidence communicating with a range of audiences
- A proactive approach to problem-solving
- The ability to take ownership and follow through
You might have developed this experience in programme coordination, events, operations, education, or similar roles.
You do not need to meet every requirement. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply.
Please note that UK-wide travel will be a requirement of this role.
Provisional Interview Dates:
- Stage 1 (telephone interview) = w/c 8th June
- Stage 2 = w/c 15th June
About UKESF
The UK Electronics Skills Foundation (UKESF) is a national STEM education charity working to address the UK’s electronics skills shortage.
We work across schools, universities and industry to inspire and support the next generation of engineers, helping students progress from early interest through to employment.
We are a small, collaborative organisation with a strong focus on delivery and impact. Our culture is low ego, high ownership and mission-driven, and we are looking for people who want to contribute to meaningful work at scale.
Through engagement with Schools, Universities and Industry, it is our mission to encourage more young people to pursue Electronics.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are recruiting for a Senior Programmes Coordinator. The team at United Way UK is a passionate, friendly and collaborative group, committed to creating meaningful change in communities across the UK.
We value trust, strong teamwork, flexibility and reliability, and we work closely together to deliver programmes and partnerships that truly make a difference.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Programme Coordinator to join our small team. The role plays an important part in the planning and coordination of our core programmes and partnerships. The role is varied and would suit someone who is organised and confident in building relationships and working with a wide range of people. You will get to work with and present to corporate partners, charities and schools, travelling across the UK to ensure projects and events are delivered smoothly and professionally.
This role will help bring partners, charities and communities together to create practical, local impact across the UK.
What you will do:
- Help deliver programmes that create meaningful impact in communities across the UK.
- Work with charities, schools and corporate partners to coordinate volunteering projects, events and community activities.
- Support the growth and development of United Way UK’s core programmes, including Corporate Volunteering, Give Local, Reading Oasis and #DestinationDigital.
- Contribute to storytelling, impact reporting and communications that showcase the difference our programmes make.
- Be part of a small, collaborative team where your ideas, initiative and contribution will genuinely matter.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Coordinate programme and project activities, ensuring delivery runs smoothly and to a high standard.
- Build positive relationships with corporate partners, charities, schools and community organisations.
- Support volunteering events and programme activity across the UK, including regular travel.
- Maintain programme trackers, records and budget information accurately and efficiently.
- Help create content for reports, presentations, social media and partner communications.
What You’ll Need
- A highly professional approach with flexibility, reliability and initiative
- Experience supporting programmes, projects or events, ideally within the charity, education, community or CSR sectors.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities at once.
- Confidence communicating with a wide range of people and building positive relationships.
- Good written communication skills, including drafting content for reports or communications.
- A proactive and hands-on approach, with the ability to work independently and as a strong team player
- Willingness to travel across the UK and attend meetings in London regularly.
Why Join Us
- We are a small, supportive and driven team committed to creating positive change across the UK.
- Work flexibly in a home-based role with regular travel and the opportunity to build relationships nationwide.
- Play a meaningful role in programmes that bring partners and communities together to create local impact.
- Work in a collaborative culture built on trust, strong teamwork, flexibility and shared values.
Role Responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for full details.
Please submit your CV and a cover letter/supporting statement of no more than two pages which shares relevant experience and why you want to work with us.
• Interview venue: online interviews
• Important note: All applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK.


