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Impact Evaluation & Compliance Manager
Salary: £29,355 – £33,495 per annum (dependent on experience)
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Location: Salford, Greater Manchester (Hybrid working considered)
Contract: Permanent (6-month probationary period)

Join us in making a difference

At Mind in Salford, we believe that mental health support should be accessible, inclusive, and driven by evidence. We are a trusted local charity delivering innovative services to people with mental health needs, learning disabilities, individuals over 60, and the LGBTQIA+ community across Salford and Greater Manchester.

We are looking for a passionate and skilled Impact Evaluation & Compliance Manager to lead our impact and quality assurance work. This is a key leadership role within our organisation, ensuring that our services remain accountable, effective and continuously improving.

About the Role

In this role, you will lead on the development and implementation of systems to measure and communicate the difference our services make. You’ll ensure that we remain compliant with funder requirements, internal policies, and best practice standards—ultimately helping us to better serve our communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee robust impact evaluation frameworks across services
• Collect, analyse, and interpret qualitative and quantitative data to inform service delivery
• Produce clear, engaging impact reports and data visualisations for funders, trustees, and stakeholders
• Lead on internal audits and ensure compliance with relevant policies, procedures, and contracts
• Support teams across the organisation to embed evaluation and quality assurance in their daily work
• Contribute to funding applications and project evaluations by providing accurate data and insights

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in monitoring and evaluation, particularly within the charity or public sector
• Confident in analysing and presenting data in meaningful ways
• Knowledgeable about compliance frameworks and quality standards in third-sector services
• An excellent communicator who can support and inspire colleagues
• Passionate about social impact and improving mental health outcomes
• Experience of GDPR and the implementation of its requirements and principle
• Experience with data tools such as Excel, Power BI or similar visualisation platforms is desirable.

Why Work With Us?

• A supportive and inclusive working culture rooted in our values
• Commitment to your professional development and progression
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Employer pension contributions
• 3 extra days leave over Christmas
• 3 wellbeing hours per month
• The opportunity to make a real impact in the lives of vulnerable people

Closing Date for applications: Friday 1st August at 5pm
Interviews: 11th & 14th August 2025

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

We are committed to achieving equal opportunities in employment and the service we provide, and welcome applications from people with lived experience of mental health issues. We encourage applications from everyone, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership and pregnancy and maternity.

We work with children and adults who may be at risk of abuse and therefore everyone is subject to a DBS check (level of check is dependent on the nature of the role) and receipt of two satisfactory references.

No agencies please.

We are Hestia. We make a difference.
At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Step Down Support Worker to play a pivotal role in our Complex Needs Service in Kingston.
Sounds great, what will I be doing?
We are seeking a proactive professional to deliver person-centred, recovery-focused support across multiple Kingston properties. The ideal candidate will assess referrals, develop SMART support and risk plans, and help service users sustain tenancies, avoid relapse, and build independence. Strong partnership working with external agencies and housing providers is essential, alongside experience in housing management, health access, and promoting social inclusion. The role requires excellent record-keeping, flexibility to meet service coverage needs, and a sound understanding of relevant legislation. You'll represent Hestia positively, support service development, and help service users progress in health, wellbeing, financial stability, and personal goals.
What do I need to bring with me?
You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as w
ell as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.
Here's what the team will be looking for
The successful candidate will have experience supporting individuals with diverse needs, aspirations, and associated risks, delivering high-quality, client-focused support services. They should have strong knowledge of welfare benefits, housing options, relevant legislation, and health and safety practices, particularly in service users' homes.
They must be skilled in key working, support planning, and risk assessments aimed at promoting independence, with an understanding of issues such as mental health, substance misuse, and recovery approaches. The ability to liaise effectively with external professionals to enhance support packages is essential.
Proficiency in using computer systems for accurate case recording, along with good literacy and IT skills, is required. The candidate must also have a strong understanding of safeguarding, a commitment to personal development, and the flexibility to travel within the borough.
Interview Steps
We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.
Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your exper
ience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.
We are a disability confident employer
Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.
Safeguarding Statement
Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.<
/p>Important Information for Candidates
If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.
We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.

We are the Wandsworth representative of the national City of Sanctuary (CoS) charity. This project will support the committee and expand our activities in the voluntary and community sector and elsewhere to build commitment to Sanctuaries in the Borough. Wandsworth has a small but active network supporting refugees. The existing sanctuaries include a theatre, cafe and shop. Our Wandsworth libraries are en route to become sanctuaries and there is active interest from schools and faith groups. The contract is initially for 62 days over one year. We are seeking additional funding to expand to three days/week and continue beyond one year. Please see our facebook and instagram pages for job opportunities.
 

Background to the project

The Project is supported by Wandsworth Council as a Borough of Sanctuary and by Lewisham Refugee and Migrant Network (LRMN). Note that for the year 2025 Wandsworth is the London Borough of Culture.

Wandsworth Welcomes Refugees is a charity and operates primarily on a voluntary basis. We aim to make Wandsworth a welcoming place for those seeking sanctuary to feel safe, supported and part of our community.  WWR is part of the City of Sanctuary movement and is the accredited organization in Wandsworth. We work with voluntary and community sector (VCS) and other organisations to encourage and support those wishing to reach out to refugees. We liaise with those interested in finding out more, offering general support, offering general support, or seeking to become accredited with City of Sanctuary. 

Objectives of the project
The project will support the WWR committee activities and objectives. It will expand WWR reach and contacts in the VCS and other appropriate places and organisations. It will raise the profile of the sanctuary movement and encourage active participation by various organisations to create welcoming communities for people seeking sanctuary. Participation can range from an interest and small steps through to becoming accredited with City of Sanctuary.

Wandsworth and Sanctuaries
Sanctuaries include community groups, private organizations, public sector services, and individuals, united in their commitment to supporting those fleeing violence and persecution. Wandsworth is a Borough of Sanctuary, and the accredited organisations at present include a theatre, café and shop. Wandsworth libraries and some faith groups and schools are in the process of applying to become accredited. There is interest from other theatres, shops, sporting facilities and many others. 

Role of the Community Engagement Officer

• Assist the committee to increase its outreach and communication with interested organisations across the Borough

• Join monthly committee meeting to report and plan

• Meet and liaise with the key refugee support organisations in Wandsworth and a small number in other London boroughs 

• Organise an on-line Meet-Up for sharing and support ‘clinics’ (every 4-6 weeks); develop a launch for this event

• Liaise with the committee Events Group fundraising and events activities 

• Liaise with and include lived experience into outreach and activities (WWR has a small advisory group

• Liaise with committee members represented on the Council’s ‘Migration Forum’ 

• Liaise with the organisations accredited with CoS in Wandsworth: CoS asks accredited organisations share activities and learning

• Assist in planning and implementing activities during Refugee Week (June)

• Participate in the annual City of Sanctuary Annual Conference 

• Assist organisation of Annual General Meeting (in 2026 date to be decided)

WWR is applying for additional funds and if successful will increase the contracted time of the CEO and allow more time for this role and to widen the brief.

Person specification

Essential experience

• Proven organisational ability and experience to manage a project (including budget and finances)

• Ability to identify and engage with organisations that could contribute expand commitment to Sanctuary in Wandsworth

• Good communication skills 

• Ability to use social media, including posting to WWR website

• Ability to reach out to those with lived experience to bring into the project

• A commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice. 

• Understand issues behind migration and the impacts that lead people to become refugees

Desirable experience

• Knowledge and understanding of the goals of the Sanctuary movement 

• Experience of working effectively with a Chair and Board of Trustees 

• Campaign and advocacy experience, 

• Experience of evaluating a project

We are recruiting for a new Operations Manager to take on a broader and more strategic version of an existing role, with overall responsibility for the operational delivery of our services across three office locations.

The successful candidate will oversee HR, facilities management, IT, and our volunteer programme. You will lead a small but dedicated administrative team and work closely with colleagues at all levels as part of our Senior Management Team (SMT).

We are seeking a practical, solutions-focused and detail-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys improving systems, processes and ways of working— especially within a charity context and with limited resources. You will be confident working with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including major City law firms who support our pro bono work.

To apply, please share your up-to-date CV together with a cover letter of no more than two pages of A4, setting out how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work with South West London Law Centres.

Please note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

The closing date for the post is 29 July 2025 by cob 5 pm with interviews soon after. If you would like to have a brief informal chat to discuss the role, please contact us.

The Education Coordinator is key to delivery of the core operations and communications that support Surfers Against Sewage’s education programmes.

This postholder will take some responsibility for aspects of supporting programme delivery (Plastic Free Schools, Pupil Power Assembly, Ocean School); delivering schools-facing communications, coordinating digital resources and tools, and ensuring effective CRM and data operations.

This role is well-suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable balancing multiple workstreams with autonomy.

Programme Delivery & Coordination

• Be the key point of contact for Plastic Free Schools, managing sign-ups, school journeys, and evidence submissions.
• Support the delivery of major education moments (e.g. Pupil Power Assembly) through registration coordination, resource preparation, and communications support.

Schools Engagement & Communications

• Be the first point of contact for all school enquiries via email and phone.
• Draft and distribute school newsletters, updates, and information campaigns across platforms.
• Support blog writing, social media drafting, and amplification of education stories in collaboration with the comms team.

Digital Tools & Content Support

• Upload and maintain education resources on the website.
• Help test and review user journeys to ensure an excellent experience for schools using new tools.
• Liaise with web/app developers or internal stakeholders as needed to troubleshoot minor issues or offer user feedback.

CRM & Data Management

• Support on day-to-day CRM tasks.
• Regularly generate reports on school engagement and evidence submission, feeding into impact reports.
• Ensure all data complies with GDPR and internal systems protocols.

Resource Management & Logistics

• Oversee the ordering, stock-keeping, and dispatching of education packs and event materials.
• Track stock levels.
• Pack and ship resources efficiently and professionally.

Team Operations & Culture

• Contribute actively to team meetings.
• Take responsibility for prioritising tasks and meeting deadlines across a flexible working week.
• Bring energy, initiative, and solutions to a values-led, youth-focused environmental education programme.

Workshops and Events

• Support delivery: Assist with the planning and delivery of workshops and events, such as Ocean School sessions or school visits.
• Event feedback: Collect and compile feedback from participants to inform future improvements.

Person Specification

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Confidence in drafting school-facing comms
• Strong organisational skills
• Able to juggle multiple workstreams independently
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and cloud-based systems
• Including Excel, SharePoint, and collaborative tools
• Attention to detail
• Especially in data entry, content management, and proofing
• Experience in an administrative or project coordination role
• Particularly within education, youth work, or non-profit sectors
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Collaborative, supportive, and great with young people and educators
• Enthusiasm for environmental issues and education
• Alignment with SAS’s mission and voice

Desirable

• Experience using CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce, Beacon) or confidence to learn quickly
• Experience with basic CMS or web admin tasks
• Uploading resources, updating pages, etc.
• Knowledge of UK education system and sustainability in schools
• From a teaching, volunteer, or NGO perspective
• Experience supporting events
• In-person or digital

About Park Lodge Project

Park Lodge Project is a dedicated charity committed to empowering young people and fostering safe, supportive environments where they can thrive. We provide a range of vital services, including educational and employment support, safe housing, ensuring every young individual has the opportunity to achieve their full potential. As a small but impactful organisation, we aim to deliver our life-changing work and drive positive change in young people's lives.

Job Purpose

This is a new role within Park Lodge Project. You will be responsible for researching and leading all fundraising bids, developing funding opportunities and working with service delivery colleagues to respond to opportunities. You will lead on all aspects of bid writing, including showcasing and reporting young people impact data.

You will work closely with the CEO and the Chair of the Fundraising Trustee Committee to support the strategy, development and delivery of identified opportunities. You will be the lead on organising key stakeholder events.

Closing date: 8 August

Interview date: 14 August

Are you passionate about inspiring a love of reading in children?

The Dollywood Foundation UK runs Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in the UK, the worlds largest book gifting programme. Over the last 30 years the Imagination Library has delivered nearly 300 million books to children globally. In the UK we support over 60k children a month, delivering them a free book sent to their house every month.

The primary purpose of this new role is to increase registrations for the Imagination Library initially across London. This role will support our Local Programme Partners to reach families with whom they are not currently engaging.

Background

We have a steadfast belief that inspiring a love of reading in children can bring joy, love, and measurable individual, family and societal benefits. We are driven by Dolly Parton’s mantra that you “can’t put enough books into the hands of enough children”.

It is an exciting time for the Dollywood Foundation. We have recently received a new investment to allow us to scale our Imagination Library programme across London. As families across the capital become eligible for free books, we need to make every effort to ensure families know about the programme and sign up.

This role is integral to that plan, working with local authority and community organisations to spread the word about the programme. The role holder will need to be passionate about books and supporting children’s development. They will hold brilliant relationship building skills to engage local communities and overcome any barriers to families enrolling.

We are a remote team with no fixed office. While this role will be based from home, regular travel across London will be required. The role holder will need to be based in London or surrounding areas to allow for the frequent travel.

This is an exciting new role, joining a passionate and growing UK team.

You will work alongside the team to plan, develop, promote and undertake a range of events and activities, support our grant-making process and interact with external stakeholders, suporters, families and the community.

• You will liaise with grant recipients, direct beneficiaries and our grant panel judges.
• Participate in multi-organisational community events - engaging on a 1 to 1 basis with healthcare professionals, corporate agencies and members of the public.
• You will act as an ambassador for the charity in all interactions and support the charity with a wide-range of operational and administrative duties, including helping to create and distribute electronic newsletters, updating our website and customer relationship management.

Experience,Skills and Knowledge 

• Experience in a customer-facing role
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent IT skills, including experience in managing client data
• Exceptional attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in all work
• A confidence to talk to a range of stakeholders, with the ability to adapt the approach to suit the situation
• A professional and friendly manner with a can-do attitude
• A pro-active and self-motivated approach to work well independently whilst being part of a team
• Ability and means to travel around the Greater Manchester area

Desirable

• Knowledge of the makeup and diversity of Greater Manchester
• Experience of hosting or supporting events

We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, solution focused finance professional to join our central team as Finance Administrator. Used to taking day to day transaction processing in your stride, you’ll use your experience to be part of ensuring that we have the business information needed for decision making across the charity.

Starlight is a small team with a lot to deliver so a can-do attitude is critical; we all roll our sleeves up and do what’s needed to make things happen for our children, families and healthcare professionals. You’ll have a real desire for effective working, enjoy finding ways to improve the efficiency of our financial systems and processes and be experienced in working across an organisation to be a true partner to our passionate, supportive and dedicated Starlight team.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you’ll be part of our small but highly effective Finance team. Underpinning the delivery of services to our children, families and health professionals and the fundraising which makes that possible, the team is dedicated to great governance - both decision making and compliance – bringing business thinking to all that we do, strong financial management and much more. Evidence-based decision-making is at the heart of all we do which requires reliable and timely information; our finance team is responsible for ensuring we always have the strong and relevant financial information as we work to deliver our realistically ambitious three-year plan.

As our Finance Administrator, you’ll have the chance to have a real impact on the charity’s ability to raise funds and deliver services. This role will enable the finance team to evolve in response to the changing needs of the organisation and to help lead on the delivery of our strategic aims. As Finance Administrator you’ll take care of the transactional work, be committed to collaborating across the organisation, and be a key part of shaping the work of the finance team.

Could you drive forward commercial income for one of the most breathtakingly beautiful heritage sites in the UK?

Wentworth Woodhouse is ready to welcome a proactive Head of Commercial to lead trading activity (with a focus on food and beverage) in the next phase of an ambitious growth strategy, driving a bold step-change in the approach and delivery of commercial operations.

Salary £50k FTE
Location Mostly onsite to support brilliant service delivery
Contract 2-years fixed term, full time (37.5) or reduced hours considered
Benefits 25 days with additional (up to 5 days) for length of service, 8%/3% combined/employer pension contribution
Culture Grown up, flexible and accountable

About Wentworth Woodhouse

In the heart of South Yorkshire, a giant of the cultural world is being reawakened. Once a political, social and economic powerhouse, today it is being brought back to life as a cultural, creative and community-driven hub.

Currently undergoing one of the most exciting and complex heritage regeneration projects of a lifetime, Wentworth Woodhouse is now looking to build the commercial foundations to sustain and expand its impact for generations to come.

About the role

We're looking for a commercially-minded innovator to join the Senior Leadership Team. This is a newly created role that will shape and deliver a bold commercial strategy across trading activities, including:

• F&B, hospitality and catering (on-site cafes, afternoon tea, events catering)
• Retail (gift shop and bespoke product lines)
• Weddings, corporate and charity events
• Location hire for film and TV productions
• Visitor experience and front-of-house operations

You'll lead the development of a dynamic, mission-driven commercial offer that reflects values, enhances visitor experience, and supports the organisation's charitable purpose. This is an exceptional opportunity to make your mark, working for a nationally significant heritage site.

Who we're looking for

You're an experienced commercial leader with significant experience of food and beverage (F&B) and hospitality.

You'll need a proven ability to grow income, manage multiple revenue streams, and lead high-performing teams. In your toolkit, we'd love to see:

• Strong business planning and budgeting skills
• Ability to work both strategically and operationally
• Committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Confidence negotiating contracts and building supplier relationships
• Track-record of innovation, driving change and growth
• Person-centred approach to leadership and customer service

Experience in heritage, culture or the third sector is welcome, but not essential - what matters most is your ability to bring energy, drive and commerciality to a purpose-led organisation.

To Apply

We'd love to hear from you - please get in touch with a copy of your CV or profile. If your experience meets the brief, then Amelia at Charity People will reach out to tell you more and explain how to apply.

Closing date: Only because this role has been previously advertised and recruitment is time sensitive, we'll be responding on a rolling basis. Please get in touch as soon as you can if you are interested.

Interviews dates will be confirmed soon - likely to be early-mid August.

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

Anna Freud Centre
Salary: £110,000 FTE + 6% pension
Location: London (Hybrid working: 2 days/week in office)
Contract: Permanent, Full-time (35 hours/week)

Anna Freud is a world-leading children’s mental health charity with over 70 years of pioneering research, innovation and practice. Its mission is to close the gap between mental illness and mental wellness for children, young people and their families—and to create a more compassionate society for all.

The organisation is entering a transformative new chapter and is seeking a visionary, values-driven Executive Director of Finance to join the Executive Team. This is more than a finance role; it is a strategic leadership opportunity with deep social purpose.

The Opportunity to Make a Lasting Impact

The Executive Director of Finance will work closely with the Chief Executive and Board of Trustees to shape Anna Freud’s long-term financial and operational strategy.

They will oversee a talented team of professionals across Finance, IT, Facilities, Procurement, Risk and Information Governance—ensuring the systems, infrastructure and financial stewardship are in place to support ambitious goals and life-changing services.

This role will play a central part in finalising and delivering the organisation’s new corporate strategy—helping Anna Freud reach more children, young people and families with the support they deserve.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive strategic financial leadership: Translating vision into robust financial strategies, rolling 3-year business plans and sound capital management.
• Champion a culture of excellence and collaboration: Leading a multidisciplinary team of 21 with five direct reports, embedding proactive business partnering across the organisation.
• Ensure operational resilience and innovation: Overseeing IT and estates strategies to enhance systems, infrastructure and space planning.
• Lead information governance and risk management: Acting as Senior Information Risk Officer (SIRO) to maintain the highest standards of data protection and compliance.
• Enable ethical and impactful growth: Managing procurement and investment strategies that deliver best value while aligning with Anna Freud’s values and mission.
• Be a trusted advisor: Providing insight, challenge and confidence to the Executive Team, Board and stakeholders in pursuit of a more compassionate, mentally healthy society.

Candidate Profile

Anna Freud seeks a strategic, values-led finance leader who brings:

• Proven executive-level leadership in finance and operations within a complex, mission-driven organisation.
• Strong expertise in financial planning, governance and business partnering, with the ability to translate data into strategic decisions.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams (finance, IT, estates, risk, procurement).
• A collaborative and emotionally intelligent leadership style, leading with empathy, clarity and purpose.
• A deep commitment to inclusion, ethical practice and the wellbeing of children and young people.

Why Join Anna Freud?

This is a rare opportunity to help shape the future of mental health for generations to come. Anna Freud offers:

• A values-led culture with meaningful work
• Flexible, supportive hybrid working (2 days in-office)
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Competitive salary and generous benefits
• Access to professional development opportunities

Ready to lead with purpose?
Those inspired by the opportunity to lead finance and operations in an organisation rewriting the future of children’s mental health are encouraged to apply and help build a world where every child and young person can thrive.

To apply please express your interest by applying. Rosemary Pini from Allen Lane is parnternity with Anna Freud on this appointment and happy to ask any questions regarind the role. 

Beneficiary Events Officer
 

We are looking for a passionate and ambitious Beneficiary Events Officer who will curate and promote the charity’s revered events programme, which includes regular online webinars and support groups delivered by diagnosis, a growing portfolio of volunteer-led face-to-face meet-ups across the UK, and an annual in-person conference.

This role is pivotal in creating a safe, supportive, engaging, enabling and energising environment for the people that need to be better connected, better informed and more confident on their individual journeys.

Location: Remote (home-based), Leeds office, or hybrid
Salary: £26,000 – £28,000 (pro-rata to 24 hours/week)
Hours: Part-time – 3 days per week (24 hours)
Contract: Permanent
 

Closing Date: Friday 25th July 2025, 5:00 PM

The Role

We’re looking for a creative and organised Beneficiary Events Officer to join our dedicated team and take the lead in developing and delivering our impactful programme of events for people living with a brain tumour and their caregivers.

This is a unique opportunity to shape and grow a varied calendar of webinars, peer support groups, meetups, and an annual conference that helps our community feel less alone, more informed, and more in control. Working closely with our Support Specialists and communications team, you’ll manage every aspect of event planning from concept to delivery, ensuring sessions are supportive, inclusive and engaging.

If you’re passionate about community-building, have a flair for logistics, and are driven by purpose, this is your chance to make a lasting difference.

About You

To be successful in the role of Beneficiary Events Officer, you’ll need:

• Proven experience in event planning and delivery, ideally in a healthcare, nonprofit, or community support context
• Excellent organisation and time management skills
• Confidence with virtual event platforms and digital tools
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A sensitive and empathetic approach to working with people affected by health conditions
• Experience managing and supporting volunteers

We also value experience in patient-facing roles or coaching, as well as an understanding of the charity or healthcare sectors. While the role can be fully remote, being based in or near Leeds is desirable.

About the organisation:

This is a leading  national charity that supports people with brain tumours and their families. With our unique coach-led support we help people navigate the complex care, offer emotional and practical support, and drive campaigns and awareness.

The employer aims to be an equal opportunities organisation and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Events Coordinator, Support Services Officer, Volunteer Manager, Community Engagement Officer, Patient Support Coordinator, Health Events Officer, Outreach and Engagement Officer, Charity Events Manager, Caregiver Support Officer, Wellbeing Events Coordinator, Programme Delivery Officer, Virtual Events Coordinator, Community Support Officer, etc….

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of survivors of sexual violence? An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and highly organised administrator with Greater Manchester Rape Crisis. Greater Manchester Rape Crisis are seeking to appoint an Administration and Allocations Coordinator. If you have a strong IT and organisational skills as well and knowledge and empathy with this area of work; if you value integrity, compassion and teamwork; if you want to work in an inclusive and nurturing environment; if you have a feminist understanding of sexual violence and knowledge of the causes and impact then this could be the next career challenge for you.

You can also download an application pack from the front page of our website Listen, Believe, Support | Manchester Rape Crisis

We will not accpet CV's

Please send your completed application by email  by the August 1st 2025 please note that late applications will not be considered

Closing Date: Friday 1st August 2025 at 12 noon

Hours: 35 per week

Contract until March 2026 with a view to extending depending on funding

Annual Salary: £27,300

Interview dates: Week commencing 11th August

Global Safeguarding Director

Contract: Permanent, Full Time, 35 hours per week

Location: The role can be based in the Kenya (home based) or the UK (London office) subject to right-to-work eligibility in the respective countries.

In the UK a minimum of 40% of working time is spent in-person in the London office, at external meetings or travelling for WaterAid.

Salary:

• UK:  £75,000-£80,000 per annum with excellent benefits
• Kenya: 12,036,917-13,750,883  KES per annum with excellent benefits

Change starts with water. Change starts with you.

Every day, millions of people live without clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid exists to change that – for everyone, everywhere. Join us, and your energy will help unlock people’s potential and create a fairer future.

About WaterAid

We’re a global federation driven by one vision: a world where everyone, everywhere has clean water, sanitation and hygiene by 2030. Powered by our values of Respect, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation, we work alongside communities, partners and supporters to make change happen.

About the team

WaterAid’s Global Safeguarding Team works collaboratively across the organisation to develop understanding and awareness, embed good practice and ensure safeguarding is a priority in all aspects of our work.  

About the role

As our Global Safeguarding Director, you will oversee all areas of safeguarding for the WaterAid federation, including the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment, safeguarding children and safeguarding adults at risk.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the development of strategies and plans to embed safeguarding protection into the work of WaterAid and our partners.
• Work closely with Chief Executives, senior leaders and board members across the WaterAid federation to strengthen safeguarding governance.
• Oversee the continued development of WaterAid’s global network of safeguarding champions at member, country and team level.
• Champion WaterAid’s commitment to equity, inclusion and safeguarding across the federation, and equip others to do the same.

Requirements

To be successful, you will need:

• To be an inspiring leader. Able to communicate the importance of safeguarding to multiple stakeholders, with a track record of having contributed to the development of safe and trusted organisational cultures.
• Significant experience of working in or leading a safeguarding function within an international setting with extensive experience of working with, and leading on, protection, safeguarding and accountability standards, and of implementing policy and practice.
• Experience of working with a range of stakeholders in a development context and implementing safeguarding initiatives with partners and at a community level.
• Strong knowledge of UK and international legal frameworks and experience of working with regulatory bodies.

Although not essential, we’d prefer you to have:

• The ability to speak languages spoken in countries where WaterAid works, particularly French, Portuguese and Spanish.
• Experience of working in the international development sector and of living and working in one of the countries where WaterAid has programmes.

Closing date: Applications close 12:00 PM UK time on Monday 28 July 2025. First round interviews will take place on Tuesday 5 and Thursday 7 August 2025. Second round interviews will take place on Wednesday 27 August 2025.

We recognise that interviews are planned during the UK summer holiday season. Please let us know in your application of any constraints to your availability as some flexibility may be possible with these dates.  

How to apply: Click Apply to complete the pre-screening questions and upload your CV and cover letter. In your covering letter please outline your motivation for the role and explain how your leadership and safeguarding skills and experiences will help WaterAid on the next steps of its safeguarding journey.

Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application?

At WaterAid, we strongly advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well.

Pre‑employment screening

To apply for this role, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to local law and WaterAid’s Safer Recruitment policy. All UK based roles require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Benefits

UK benefits

• 36 days’ holiday (including 8 Bank Holidays)
• Option to buy an extra 5 days’ annual leave
• Employer pension contribution up to 10%
• Flexible and hybrid‑working arrangements
• Season ticket loan
• Free annual eye tests
• ‘Give as you earn’ charitable giving scheme
• Enhanced parental leave (maternity, adoption/surrogacy, shared parental and paternity)
• Sabbaticals
• One paid volunteer day each year

Kenya benefits

As a global organisation, WaterAid is committed to creating an environment where you can thrive and be yourself at your very best. Alongside our inspiring mission and meaningful work, we offer a range of benefits tailored to each country’s context and policies. These will be shared during the process.

Our Global Commitment:

Our people promise

We will work with passion and focus to make sure everyone everywhere has clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.

Equal Opportunities

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions, ways of life and status. This includes, but is not limited to, race, ethnicity, caste, colour, gender, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth, disability status, neurodiversity, age, marital and family status, sexual orientation and gender identity, health status, place of residence, economic and social situation.

Safeguarding

We are committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero- tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and to any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks (which can include counterterrorism, safeguarding and criminal records checks).

Together, we’ll change the world through water.

Join us and be part of the change.