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This vacancy is restricted to Black and minoritised women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

We reserve the right to close these adverts early if we have sufficient interest, so early applications are encouraged.

Are you driven by a commitment to social justice and equality? Do you want to utilise your expertise to support vulnerable women and children in their fight against inequality and discrimination? Southall Black Sisters has the perfect opportunity for you. We are seeking a dedicated Immigration Solicitor to provide specialised, personalised advice to our clients, empowering them to make informed decisions about their future.

In this crucial role within our Immigration Team, you will collaborate closely with colleagues to deliver confidential OISC Level 2 advice and representation. Additionally, you will support and train colleagues working at Level 1, ensuring the highest standards of service and advocacy.

The postholder will play a vital role in advancing Southall Black Sisters’ (SBS) policy, communications and public affairs work. This includes shaping and delivering strategies that:

· Promote SBS’s mission to end violence against women and girls (VAWG), particularly for Black, minoritised and migrant (BMM) women and girls.

· Influence public policy and legislation to secure justice, safety and rights for Black, minoritised and migrant women and girls.

· Strengthening the public voice and visibility of SBS through impactful communications and campaigning.

They will work closely with senior staff, partner organisations and stakeholders to ensure that SBS’s policy positions, campaigns and services are effectively communicated, and that the lived experiences of the women and girls SBS supports are at the forefront of public and political discourse.

By joining our team, you will be at the forefront of the fight for equality and justice, making a tangible difference in the lives of those who need it most.

Why work with Southall Black Sisters?

Southall Black Sisters is committed to providing a supportive working environment, where team members feel valued, empowered and safe. To that end, we provide an excellent package of employee benefits including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement 
• Hybrid working 
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Enhanced sick pay
• Subsidised public transport season ticket
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, including access to confidential support from MBACP therapists 
• Clinical supervision with an MBACP therapist to explore issues arising from casework
• A focus on continued learning and development through accredited training delivered by experts in their field
• Organisation-wide away days
• Career development pathways and support
• The opportunity to learn and grow within an organisation renowned for inspiring political activism and campaigning successes
• Employer eye care scheme

To Apply

Submit a completed application form along with the optional equal opportunities monitoring form by the application deadline. Please do not send us your CV as this will not be considered.

Please note, incomplete applications will not be considered.

Interview date: 23 & 24 July 2025

Would you like to manage a service that makes a positive difference to the lives of vulnerable older people and their carers? We have an exciting opportunity for a manager of our Day Care Service in Maldon. This is a part-time role offered as part of a job share arrangement. You will have experience of supporting people with dementia, whether gained in a professional capacity or as an informal carer. Management experience is preferred but not essential.

Maldon Day Care Service provides an opportunity for older people to mix socially in a safe environment and engage in stimulating activities with the support of trained staff and volunteers. A varied activity programme caters for a wide range of interests including quizzes, singing and gentle exercises, and a cooked lunch is also provided. Day Care also provides a vital respite break for family Carers. The role of Day Care Manager involves overall responsibility for the service, and management of experienced and dedicated staff and volunteers.

Action for Family Carers is a thriving charity which for over 30 years has been providing support for Adult Carers and Young Carers – people with unpaid, caring responsibilities for others.  We are a Carers Trust Network Partner and Trusted Charity.  We provide support, information, counselling, Young Carer clubs and respite care across Essex, working within schools, with GP practices and in a variety of community settings.

Day Care Manager

Part-time 21 hours per week (3 days)

Salary £26,300 pro rata (Actual salary £15,780)

Office base - Maldon

Responsibilities will include:

· Taking responsibility for day-to-day delivery of Day Care services

· Managing staff and volunteers

· Helping to promote the service locally through networks and forums

· Gathering evidence of positive impact and outcomes

· Engaging with local Carers and their families

You will need to be:

· Enthusiastic about supporting people experiencing dementia

· Able to support and motivate staff and volunteers

· Highly organised and proactive in managing the service

· Able to work flexibly and independently

We offer:

· Full induction and relevant training

· Contributory pension scheme

· 24-hour Confidential Staff Helpline

· An opportunity to help vulnerable families in the local community

· A chance to be part of a supportive and friendly team

For an application pack go to our website.

Closing date for completed applications: 5pm Tuesday 5th August 2025

Action for Family Carers is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from all sections of the community.

Registered Charity No: 1127164

Contracted Weekly Hours: 37.5. Monday to Friday 9am-5pm.

Contract type: 12 months

Salary: £25, 890.72 per year

Annual Leave:25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays per annum

Location:Based in Bournemouth, with extensive travel across BCP and the Dorset area. Hybrid working option for some of the time when not on visits.

International Care Network is a Christian charity whose aim is to help to rebuild the lives of refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants. We are looking for two experienced support workers to support individuals and families under all relevant Government resettlement schemes (predominantly Afghan, but not limited to), who have been resettled in Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and Dorset. The case load for one of these roles will be primarily, but not exclusively based in Dorset (primarily Weymouth, Dorchester and Sherborne) and so travel to these locations will be a significant element of the role. The caseload for the other role will be primarily based in BCP, but travel to Dorset will still be expected. You will need a valid UK driving licence, your own reliable vehicle and to be a confident driver for this role.

ICN provides benefits to staff including:

• Company pension scheme.
• Travel costs paid for at 45p per mile, not including travel to and from work.
• Staff welfare opportunities including socials and access to external clinical supervision.
• Training opportunities relevant to role.

ICN will seek to ensure that all existing and potential employees are given equal opportunities. We are committed to diversity and equality of opportunity in our employment policies and practices. Our aim is to promote diversity so that no employee or potential employee will be subject to unlawful or unfair discrimination because of gender, age, marital or civil partnership status, colour, race, nationality or other ethnic or national origin, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity or membership or non-membership of a trade union or political beliefs. We will seek to ensure that no applicant for employment is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be justified.

ICN take the safeguarding of service users, staff and volunteers very seriously, with a robust safeguarding policy and process in place. As part of this ICN are committed to developing a safe culture ensuring that all steps are taken to recruit staff and volunteers who are safe to work with our service users and staff, including requiring relevant DBS checks to be taken for roles working with children and/or vulnerable adults.

The National Lottery Community Fund is recruiting for a Communications Manager to play a vital role in the newly restructured communications and engagement function to deliver on our strategy, It Starts With Community. 

The role is part of our ambitious transformation as we implement a significant pivot in our communications approach – building on our support for grant-making to demonstrate the powerful impact communities have in strengthening society and improving lives.

In this role, you’ll deliver integrated communications that bring our missions and the story of National Lottery funding to life. You’ll be the strategic voice behind the campaigns that highlight how communities are creating lasting social change.

You will focus on two key areas - your country, Scotland, and one of the four core missions - creating powerful alignment between them and helping to showcase the impact of community-led projects across the UK.

You’ll work closely with Strategic Communications Leads and other colleagues across the organisation to deliver communications plans that align with our corporate strategy and customer journey. Your work will help shape public understanding of the Fund, build trust with stakeholders, and inspire communities to engage with our funding.

We are looking for a creative and strategic communicator with a passion for storytelling. You’ll be experienced in developing integrated campaigns and working across teams to deliver high-impact communications.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop deep insight into at least one portfolio and mission, to enable you to implement effective communications plans for your mission and portfolio, aligned to the corporate plan, and the Fund’s customer journey, including supporting the Strategic Communications Lead to build and manage matrix teams.
• Provide communications support to portfolio and mission leads, including creating messaging, narrative and content, social and brand assets, working closely with colleagues in the wider team to deliver effective and impactful communications activities.
• Build relationships with journalists and lead on devolved media relations activities in your country, working closely with colleagues in the media team to deliver integrated activities, monitoring media and advising on opportunities and risks. Ensure rapid response to emerging issues with processes and protocol on lines to take and spokespeople, including participating in the out of hours on call rota.
• Liaise with colleagues in funding teams to identify opportunities for storytelling, working with the content manager to bring these to life
• Liaise with internal communications colleagues to ensure external communications generate engagement within the Fund
• Project manage and deliver corporate communications assets, including the annual report and corporate strategy updates.

Interview Date: Wednesday 6th or Thursday 7th August - virtual

Location: Scotland, Hybrid

Our teams are based across the UK, so there will be occasional travel to attend meetings and spend time with Fund colleagues.

On application, please align your supporting statement to the criteria below

Essential criteria

• Track record in planning and delivering integrated communications campaigns, with experience managing matrix teams
• Excellent content and copywriting skills, used to producing assets to tight deadlines. Able to adapt tone and style for different audiences and channels
• Experience in complex institutions, involving colleagues and stakeholders up to leadership level
• A sound understanding of devolution and the impact that has on communications and public affairs requirements.
• Project management skills; confident working in a matrixed organisation with competing deadlines
• Experience of strategic communications counsel and advising senior leaders and stakeholders, particularly in times of reputational risk and crisis management

Desirable criteria

• Relevant qualification
• Experience in the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion  

Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.  

We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages. 

As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)

Prospectus is delighted to be partnering with a hospitality charity for the recruitment of a Marketing Executive on a full-time, permanent basis. The role offers flexible hybrid working, with time split between home and the charity’s Farringdon office.

The organisation is the hospitality industry’s benevolent charity, dedicated to supporting workers facing hardship. The charity assists those struggling with financial, physical, or mental health challenges in a fast-paced and demanding industry. Following its most successful fundraising year to date, this is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing and ambitious team making a tangible impact.

The Marketing Executive will play a key role in delivering impactful marketing campaigns, supporting fundraising initiatives, and driving engagement with the charity’s Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). Responsibilities include content creation, social media strategy, campaign execution, and maintaining brand consistency across all marketing materials. The successful candidate will craft compelling messaging, develop case studies, and collaborate with corporate partners to enhance the charity’s brand and outreach. Additionally, they will support high-profile fundraising events, oversee the marketing of the award-winning Invisible Chips initiative, and help grow the EAP’s reach.

The ideal candidate will have experience in marketing and communications, ideally within the charity sector. They will possess excellent writing and storytelling skills, digital marketing expertise, and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively. Strong stakeholder management, an understanding of fundraising communications, and proficiency in social media strategy are also highly desirable.

If this description resonates with you, we encourage you to submit your CV in Word format asap. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. Cover letters are not required at this stage.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are dedicated to supporting you throughout the application process.

For 140 years, the Forces Employment Charity has proudly supported Service leavers, veterans, and their families in building successful civilian careers. We provide veterans with life-long, life-changing support, jobs, and training opportunities, regardless of circumstances, rank, length of service, or reason for leaving.​

This is an exciting but critical time to join the team as the charity looks to grow and expand its business development, fundraising and income generation efforts across the organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate individual with exceptional writing and organisational skills plus an eye for detail, to advance in their fundraising career by supporting our vital work.

Brief role description:

The Fundraising Officer plays an integral role supporting the Fundraising team at the Forces Employment Charity (FEC).

As part of the Marketing, Communication and Fundraising Directorate, and led by the Head of Fundraising and Development, you will research and identify new funding opportunities and support their conversion into long-term relationships. You will be supported by senior members of the fundraising team to create and write high-quality proposals to secure funding, and stewardship reports to demonstrate impact and outcomes to our funders.​

Interested? Want to know more about the Charity? Please visit the Charity website.

Eager to know more the role? Have a look at the Job Description attached.​

What’s in it for you? Check out the Benefits sheet attached.

Have we convinced you to apply? If so, submit your CV and Covering Letter by closing date Wednesday 23 July 2025​​

Please note: Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert; therefore, we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. ​If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made The People Team aware before applying.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff by fostering an inclusive, supportive environment where everyone, including those with disabilities, can thrive, develop, and achieve their full potential. We actively encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and ensure reasonable adjustments are made to support candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.​

We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that residency and security requirements can be more tightly defined than others. You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process.

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CXK is recruiting a creative and driven Head of Bids, Grants and Tenders to craft compelling bids that drive organisational growth and social impact, empowering people and communities to thrive.

Location: Remote or Hybrid with attendance at CXK’s Head Office (Ashford) as required (minimum 2 days per month)

About CXK

CXK is an award-winning charity committed to empowering young people, adults, and communities across the South of England to maximise their potential. From providing groundbreaking careers information, advice and guidance and employability training to offering targeted support for those at risk, CXK’s services inspire positive change and long-term growth in individuals and communities alike.

About the role

It’s an exciting time to join CXK as we continue to expand our reach and launch our new 5-year strategy.

We are searching for a Head of Bids, Grants and Tenders to work within our Development and Partnerships Team. This exciting new role will be responsible for writing and submitting compelling bids and proposals that clearly align with CXK’s strategic and operational vision, meeting the needs of our commissioners and funders.

The role will drive income generation and growth for the charity, creating high-quality tender responses on a regular basis, developing a pipeline of current and potential opportunities and proactively ensuring that all business development systems and processes are fully implemented.

As part of our Senior Leadership Team, the Head of Bids, Grants and Tenders will contribute to the strategic development of CXK, working closely with the Director of Development and Partnerships, our service leads, and the wider Senior Leadership Team.

Your role has three primary focuses:

· Bid Writing: write compelling bids and proposals that clearly align to CXK’s strategic and operational vision, whilst clearly meeting the specifications from commissioners and funders.

· Bid Management: ensure all business development systems, tracking processes and approval processes are implemented to a high standard.

· Business Development: drive income generation and growth through identification and management of a pipeline of opportunities aligned to CXKs Growth and Development Strategy.

Who we are looking for

The ideal candidate will excel at building relationships, alongside a brilliant command of bid writing and articulating the incredible impact and outcomes of CXK’s work to multiple audiences.

You will bring a deep understanding of public or the not-for-profit sector and the areas impacting our work, such as education, employability, skills, rehabilitation and justice. This will be supported by proven experience in managing end-to-end tender processes and achieving financial targets.

If you can deliver results in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment and you’re ready to bring energy, expertise, and a commitment to CXK’s mission, we’d love to hear from you.

Please click on ‘Apply’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the job description and register your interest to apply.

Applications for this role will be considered on a rolling basis.  

Full time (flexible working options available)

This position is community-based in Tameside with the flexibility to work from home at other times. Therefore, a strong knowledge of and proximity to the Greater Manchester area is essential.

Closing Date: 20 July 2025

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Save the Children UK has an exciting opportunity for a creative and proactive individual with extensive data and evaluation experience to join us as our Senior Partnership and Innovation Officer.  In this role, you will work within the Smallshaw-Hurst Children's Community (SSH CC), engaging with families, children, and local stakeholders to ensure impactful outcomes.

About Us

Save the Children UK believes that every child deserves a future. Whether in the UK or across the globe, we work tirelessly to provide children with a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn, and protection from harm. In times of crisis, we are among the first to respond and remain dedicated until the last child is safe. We prioritise meeting children's unique needs and amplifying their voices, delivering lasting results for millions, including those hardest to reach.

About Smallshaw-Hurst Children's Community (SSH CC)

The SSH CC is dedicated to supporting children aged 0-19 years. We work in partnership with families and the wider community to empower young people to become the best versions of themselves. Our focus is on place-based interventions, systems change, and collaborative initiatives, fostering resilience and creating opportunities for children, especially those facing challenging circumstances.

About the Role

As the Senior Partnership & Innovation Officer, you will support the CEO in the progression of the Children's Community by developing and maintaining relationships with a wide range of community groups, organisations, partnerships and networks across the Children's Community, Greater Manchester and nationally. Working with local communities and partners, you will help generate the learning and evidence required to fulfil the national change strategy through the delivery, development and testing of effective and evidence-informed practice.

In this role, you will:

• Develop and maintain relationships with a wide range of community groups, organisations, partnerships and networks across the Children's Community, Greater Manchester and nationally.

• Support the development and delivery of SSH CC's Local System Change and innovation agenda.

• Capture and share learning from local delivery to support national influence, including the creation of case studies, events and resources.

• Share learning and identify opportunities to scale and support community best practice.

• Develop and manage effective communication strategies to raise the visibility of SSH CC. 

About You

To be successful, you should have:

• A strong background in engaging with families and communities to co-develop strategies and programmes.

• Experience in working collaboratively with partner organisations, building and managing partnerships in educational or community settings.

• Skilled communicator with the ability to adapt messaging across audiences and platforms, with a strong understanding and application of digital tools for data collection, analysis, and communications (e.g. websites, social media).

• A sound understanding of the impact of poverty on families and the systemic barriers communities face.

• A commitment to SCUK & SSH CC vision, mission, and values.

What we offer you:

Working for a charity provides one of the best benefits there is – a sense of purpose and reward for helping others.  However, we understand the importance of giving back to our employees to ensure a happy and healthy working environment and work/life balance.

• We focus on flexibility, inclusion, collaboration, health and wellbeing both in and outside of work.

• We provide a wide range of benefits which will reward your hard work, motivate you, and inspire you to work to improve the lives of children every day. 

Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.

Ways of Working / Location:

This position is community-based in Tameside with the flexibility for remote working at other times. Therefore, a strong knowledge of and proximity to the Greater Manchester area is essential.

Flexible Working - We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: 

Save the Children UK believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable where all children have the opportunity to change their world. We apply this to our workforce and we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organisation where all employees have a sense of belonging and feel that they can be "Free to Be Me". We are not looking for just one type of person - we want to recruit people who can add fresh perspectives, innovative ideas or challenge that disrupts the risk of group think. 

We are especially interested in people whose childhood experiences - of life on a low income, of migration, of being in a racialised community, of the care system, of being LGBT+ or in an LGBT+ family or living with (or with someone with) a disability - help us to see things we might otherwise miss. Whatever your story is we want to hear it because we know that different voices, ideas, perspectives and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of children around the world. This is the reason why we are all here. 

Contracted Weekly Hours: 37.5. Monday to Friday 9am-5pm

Contract Type: Fixed term – 12 months

Annual leave: 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays per annum

Salary: £45,000

Location: ICN office in Bournemouth

International Care Network is a Christian charity whose aim is to help to rebuild the lives of asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants. We are looking for a Director of Operations to oversee and optimise the day to day administrative and operational functions of the organisation to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of the charitable programmes and services. The Director of Operations will work closely with the senior leadership team (CEO and department managers) to develop and implement strategic plans, promote diversity and inclusion and drive organisational growth and impact

ICN provides benefits to staff including:

• Company pension scheme.
• A degree of flexibility with contracted hours.
• Staff welfare opportunities including socials.
• Training opportunities relevant to role.

ICN will seek to ensure that all existing and potential employees are given equal opportunities. We are committed to diversity and equality of opportunity in our employment policies and practices. Our aim is to promote diversity so that no employee or potential employee will be subject to unlawful or unfair discrimination because of gender, age, marital or civil partnership status, colour, race, nationality or other ethnic or national origin, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity or membership or non-membership of a trade union or political beliefs. We will seek to ensure that no applicant for employment is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be justified.

ICN take the safeguarding of service users, staff and volunteers very seriously, with a robust safeguarding policy and process in place. As part of this ICN are committed to developing a safe culture ensuring that all steps are taken to recruit staff and volunteers who are safe to work with our service users and staff, including requiring relevant DBS checks to be taken for roles working with children and/or vulnerable adults.

**Please note: Hybrid (1dpw, flexible) with regular hospice presence (Birmingham)**

Supporting over 750 children and nearly 1,000 families annually, Acorns Children’s Hospice is a vital lifeline for families across the West Midlands and Gloucestershire during unimaginably difficult times.

Palliative care for children aged 0–18 is delivered at Acorns’ hospices in Birmingham (serving Birmingham and Warwickshire), Worcester (serving Herefordshire, Worcestershire, and Gloucestershire), and Walsall (serving the Black Country and parts of Staffordshire and Shropshire), as well as in family homes and other community settings. Acorns’ holistic, tailored approach is designed to meet each child’s clinical, emotional, cultural, religious, and spiritual needs.

Acorns’ Corporate Partnerships team is at a pivotal moment, with a growing income stream and a bold vision to hit £1M within two years. This brand-new role is a game-changing investment in new business. With a huge untapped market across the West Midlands and Gloucestershire, the potential for high-value corporate support is significant – and we’re looking for someone to help Acorns unlock it.

As Acorns’ first dedicated new business specialist, you’ll shape how they identify, approach, and secure high-value partnerships worth £40–50K+. You’ll be part of a supportive team and work closely with your line manager, the Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager – a detail-oriented and flexible leader who values autonomy, innovation, and progression. 

If you thrive on making things happen, enjoy research and relationship-building, and want to make a big difference quickly, this is the role for you. We’re looking for a proactive, confident fundraiser with a strong conversion rate and the energy to lead Acorns’ new business push.

As Corporate Business Development Manager, you will:

• Build and manage a pipeline of strategic new business opportunities across the West Midlands and Gloucestershire, focused on Birmingham/Black Country
• Lead on pitching, negotiating, and securing high-value partnerships (typically £40–50K+)
• Deliver tailored proposals and presentations backed by strong insight and storytelling
• Proactively network and represent Acorns in business communities, identifying where and how to bring in senior stakeholders
• Collaborate with the wider Partnerships team to ensure seamless handovers and outstanding stewardship from day one
• Monitor conversion rates and provide accurate forecasting and reporting
• Secure sponsorship for flagship and third-party events and support stock generation partnerships with retail​

Ideal skills and experience:

• Proven success in securing significant new business income in a charity fundraising team
• Strong prospect research, networking, and pipeline management skills
• Confident and credible communicator, comfortable with C-suite stakeholders and public speaking
• Creative thinker with commercial awareness and a solutions-focused approach
• Driven, self-starting attitude with the ability to work autonomously toward targets
• Flexible, agile, and happy to attend events and meetings across a wide region (with Birmingham/Black Country as a key focus)
• Passionate about Acorns’ mission and excited to help shape the future of our corporate income

Employee benefits

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (From April 2026: 5 day holiday buyback scheme) 
• 7.5% employer pension contribution
• Life assurance scheme (2 x annual salary)
• Retail discounts (including the Blue Light card)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• Access to expert financial health and wellbeing support

Looking for a role that’s rooted in community, flexible around real life, and full of purpose? This is your chance to help shape a growing parent-led movement from the ground up.

Walking Mum’s Club is a grassroots CIC supporting parents through free, inclusive walks that boost mental, physical and social wellbeing. We’re now hiring a Project Lead & Mama Leader Coordinator to help us grow our reach, support our brilliant volunteer team, and make sure no parent feels alone.

You’ll start by leading weekly guided walks for parents, then transition into coordinating our team of volunteer Mama Leaders across Manchester. We’re looking for someone warm, empathetic and confident — with a knack for community engagement and a drive to meet targets that really matter.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing CIC with big vision, strong values and real impact. If you care about maternal wellbeing, lived experience and building something meaningful, we’d love to hear from you.

Please ensure you read the attached person spec before applying.

Please note: This is a temporary contract until July 2026, based on current funding. However, we are committed to working together to secure future funding and explore opportunities to extend the role beyond this period.

The successful candidate will be recruited on a self-employed contractor basis and will be responsible for managing their own tax and National Insurance contributions.

A full UK driving licence and access to a car is essential for this role, as it involves travelling between walk locations across Greater Manchester.

Advice Service Delivery Manager

The newly created Advice & Support Team plays a key role in delivering Battersea’s increased strategic focus on early intervention in the pet ownership journey. By offering well-timed expert and empathetic support and advice before owners reach crisis point, the team aims to prevent avoidable animal welfare issues and reduce the number of pets relinquished for preventable reasons.

A key service in this area is the Behaviour Advice Line (BAL), currently delivered by our Animal Behaviour Team. This new role exists to lead the development of a clear, evidence-based service model and plan to transform the line into a cost-effective multi-channel service that delivers measurably improved impact for owners and their pets.

The role is for one year with the outcome to develop a detailed service model and associated change plan and budget, that is evidence based, co-designed and in alignment with the future Advice and Support strategy and Operations structure. Iterative changes should be identified for service improvement within the year and a business case for investment produced by the end of July 2026.

This is a rare opportunity to shape a service that will positively impact the lives of cats, dogs, and their owners for years to come. You’ll bring your service design, strategy, and leadership skills to an environment focused on real social impact – working alongside a team of smart, compassionate, and experienced colleagues.

What we can offer you:

In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources
• Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year
• Annual interest-free season ticket loans

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Our hybrid working model:

We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.

Diversity and inclusion:

We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.

We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.

More about us:

At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Closing date: 28th July 2025
Interview date(s): To be confirmed

All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

Financial Modelling Analyst | £50,000 - £55,000 | 12-month FTC | Fully Remote

For the UKs largest not-for-profit social enterprise in the employment and social mobility sector, we are recruiting a Financial Modeller / Analyst on a 12-month contract which could go permanent. Working closely with the finance business partners and commercial operations teams, this role will develop models to review commercial bids and acquisitions and provide insight to senior leaders on value drivers to inform decision making around bidding strategy and financial planning. This role will suite someone with first-rate commercial tendering, bidding, financial modelling, and Excel skills and a strong relationship builder from either the commercial or social enterprise sector. CFA or CIMA qualifications are preferred. Please note, this is a fully remote role but applicants need to be UK-based.

Main Duties:

• Deliver financial and commercial analytics, and modelling, focusing on new business development, bidding and tendering
• Implement best practices in modelling and business development processes across the group
• Utilise modelling standards such as FAST, F1F9, Mazars, Smart, ICAEW Modelling Code, Operis, or BPM.
• Summarise and present complex opportunities and risks for senior management decision-making
• Build and maintain strong relationships across finance, operations, and business development teams
• Support wider team in annual budgeting and long-term forecasting
• Support the Senior Financial Planning Analyst and business leaders in developing and implementing strategy

Person Specification:

• CFA is preferred, but would consider CIMA or ACCA qualified too
• Finance background or degree, or FMVA, BIDA Financial Modeller / Data Analyst
• Experience with modelling standards such as FAST, F1F9, Mazars, Smart, ICAEW Modelling Code, Operis, or BPM.
• Experience of working in a commercial bids, deals, or transactions environment
• Strong technical financial modelling and due diligence within professional services
• Financial modelling of large-scale contracts, pricing schedules, and business cases
• Forward financial planning, costing and option / investment appraisals
• FP&A, budgeting, and forecasting experience
• Advanced Excel, ideally VBA

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At The National Lottery Community Fund we are passionate about strengthening communities and improving lives.  We are driven by our strategy, ‘It starts with community’ and its four community-led missions, as well as our equity-based approach to tackling poverty, discrimination and disadvantage. As part of our commitment to being more than a funder, we are serious about enabling collaboration, sharing best practice, amplifying the impact of our grant holders and influencing future policy making.

We are now seeking to appoint a Head of Policy Engagement to lead our engagement in Scotland with policymakers and senior sectoral stakeholders under those four community-led missions. Using your deep understanding of the political, social and policy environment in which our grant holders operate, you will ensure our funding is aligned with policy and has the greatest impact possible as well as using learning from our grant holders to influence future policy development.

You will already have well established relationships with Scottish Government, other funders and the third sector. You will use this to share learning and insight from our funding, lead consultations and identify opportunities for future collaboration.

You will be part of a policy and practice network across the Fund, working collaboratively with colleagues across the UK to develop One-Fund approaches to our missions.

We’re looking for someone who is values-driven, passionate about the Fund’s purpose and deeply committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. You will have a strong track record of influencing at a senior level and be able to articulate strategic ambitions clearly and effectively.  You will also have a nuanced understanding of the role of a non-Departmental Public Body in the policy landscape and experience of working collaboratively across organisational boundaries.  As a member of the Scotland Directorate Senior Management team, you will provide inspiring leadership and strategic direction to the wider team.

The role is likely to involve some travel across Scotland, as well as to other parts of the UK to connect with colleagues.  We offer a flexible and supportive working environment and an excellent all-round benefits package.

Interview Date: 1-2 September – In person interviews

Location: Scotland. Our office is in Glasgow and we have a flexible, hybrid approach to working.

On application, please align your supporting statement to the criteria below

Essential Criteria

1. Deep understanding of Scotland’s communities. Knowledge of the context for the third sector, the funding landscape, public policy and the people and organisations who are influential in these areas.
    
2. Demonstrable experience in high-level engagement, influencing and senior relationship management, internally and externally.
    
3. Excellent communication skills and the ability to articulate strategic ambitions, positioning the organisation in the funding landscape and social policy debates.
    
4. Passionate about the Fund’s purpose evidencing understanding of equity, diversity and inclusion and related best practice.
    
5. Proven leadership skills, including the ability to inspire colleagues and work collaboratively in matrix structures.
    
6. Strong planning and analytical skills, with expertise in research and consultation.
    
7. Proven commitment to continuous improvement, self-reflection and personal development.
   
    

 Desirable Criteria

1. Clear understanding of the role of a UK-wide non-Departmental Public Body and the implications for policy and influencing.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion  

Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.  

We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages. 

As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)