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At Avenues Group we believe in creating opportunities for people with disabilities and autism to live the life they choose. We’re growing – and we need a skilled, strategic, and inspiring Bid Manager to help us get there.
This senior role in our Business Development team will put you at the heart of securing new opportunities, driving quality tender submissions, and guiding colleagues to produce bids that win. You’ll combine project leadership, strategic thinking, and persuasive writing to help us achieve sustainable growth and make a real difference in communities.
What you’ll do:
- Lead and manage tender applications from start to finish – on time, high quality, and competitive.
- Oversee pricing strategies, guiding our approach to costings and value.
- Craft compelling, evidence-based submissions that stand out.
- Work with colleagues across the organisation, influencing and motivating them to meet deadlines and deliver excellence.
- Build a library of winning content and continually improve our processes.
- Use market intelligence and innovation (including AI tools) to keep us ahead of the curve.
What you’ll bring:
- Proven senior experience in bid/tender management (health & social care knowledge is a bonus).
- Expertise in public sector procurement processes.
- Outstanding writing skills – able to turn complex ideas into clear, persuasive narratives.
- Strong project management, research, and digital skills.
- Commercial acumen and the drive to deliver results.
- A passion for making a difference and living our mission
Why join us?
This isn’t just another bid role — it’s your chance to lead strategically, innovate boldly, and directly contribute to life-changing work. You’ll have the autonomy to shape our bid approach while being part of a supportive, purpose-driven organisation.
As part of our commitment to the “Disability Confident Scheme”, candidates who declare a disability, and meet the key criteria for this role, will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at interview stage.
Apply now and lead bids that change lives. For an informal chat about the role, contact our recruitment team today or apply now and we will be in touch.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role: Regional Fundraiser
Reports to: Fundraising Manager
Objective:
2wish exists to provide support to anyone affected by the sudden and unexpected death of a child or young person aged 25 and under.
Aims:
- Ensure every Emergency Department and Critical Care unit has a suitable bereavement suite
- Ensure that bereavement boxes are available at each of these hospitals
- Ensure that immediate bereavement support is available for all affected by the sudden death of a child or young person
- Provide a professional counselling service and other therapies for those affected by the sudden death of a child or young person
- Provide support to individuals who witness the sudden death of a child or young person
- Provide support and training to professionals from any sector who may be affected by the sudden death of a child or young person
- To advocate and campaign on behalf of suddenly bereaved families
2wish Cymru and 2wish :
2wish has been established since 2012 and has grown from strength to strength. During this time, we have worked tirelessly to embed our service and ensure that the offer of support is made at the point of death.
We offer an immediate, consistent, high-quality and compassionate service to all individuals affected by the sudden and unexpected death of a child or young person aged 25 and under in Wales. We work in partnership with professionals who refer into the charity on behalf of the families, so they don't have to trawl through the internet for an organisation who may, or may not, be able to support. We provide immediate, and ongoing, support and are here for as long as our families need us.
At the start of 2024 we expanded the geographical area where we deliver our service, and have recruited a brand new team to support service users in the border counties, which is now in its second phase.
Context of role:
2wish supports anyone affected by the sudden and unexpected death of a child or young person aged 25 and under. We are a largely self-funded charity providing support across Wales and England. Our support team works very closely with our fundraising team to increase income but also to raise awareness of the work of 2wish.
This is a unique opportunity for an individual to continue to raise awareness of the charity, as well as continuing its activities in Wales. It will involve helping to organise fundraising events, working with volunteers and encouraging community fundraising opportunities.
Main duties:
Service:
- To help raise awareness of 2wish and the work we do.
- To work alongside the support team and to build on the reputation of 2wish
- Research, approach and engage community groups and local supporters using mechanisms for engaging their support to develop additional sources of income
- To liaise with the public who are fundraising for 2wish
- To support the delivery of community and corporate events, and monitor the income raised
- To attend community, corporate and networking events where necessary
- To actively participate in and collaborate on financial planning as a business unit during regular fundraising meetings
- To submit an annual business plan and budgets for the fundraising team
- To submit monthly and annual reports to the Fundraising Manager as required and work to monthly targets
- Supporting the 2wish Fundraising Team with events and community fundraising
- Working with the Volunteer Coordinator to identify and secure volunteers and ambassadors, meeting them regularly and maintaining engagement. Lead the Volunteer programme in your area.
- Maintain relationships with all donors including attending cheque presentations
- To work flexibly, travel, and make overnight stays when required
- To attend weekend and evening community/corporate events in support of the charity when required
- A ‘hands-on’ and ‘can-do’ attitude
- Contribute on the social media platforms maintained by 2wish
- Manage, write and apply for grants and trusts in your area, with support from the Finance team.
General Responsibilities:
- To be responsible for organising own work agenda, time management and administration
- To maintain a high degree of confidentiality in accordance with the charity’s policies
- To work as part of a team
- To attend meetings as necessary - both virtually and in person
- To show respect and sensitivity for the cultural and religious beliefs of families
- To undertake training to update skills as necessary
- To contribute to the evaluation and monitoring processes to ensure effectiveness of services and activities provided
- To adhere to all health and safety procedures with regards to working off site
- Participate as and when required in team meetings and one-to-one meetings, and undertake, as appropriate, courses/training/other developmental activities, which is relevant to the role
It is the nature of the work that tasks and responsibilities are, in many circumstances, unpredictable and varied. All employees are therefore expected to work in a flexible way and tasks which are not specifically covered in their job description may have to be undertaken.
You will be subject to performance review, which will incorporate a review of the above duties and performance over the period.
This role is subject to a DBS check.
Salary: Starting salary of £26,500
Contract type: 12 month contract.
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week. Work outside office hours may sometimes be necessary and will be compensated for by time off in lieu.
Annual leave: 28 days plus bank holidays. Annual leave steadily increases after five years of service. Annual leave and statutory holidays are calculated on a pro rata basis where applicable.
Pension: 2wish operate a contributory pension scheme. 2wish will auto-enrol you into the scheme in accordance with it's auto-enrolment obligations. Full details of the scheme will be provided to you once you are enrolled, including the minimum level of contributions that you will be required to make during your membership (current contributions - employer 3% and employee 5%).
Mileage: A fixed rate allowance is payable for agreed mileage undertaken on 2wish business in a private vehicle, over and above your usual journey to your workplace/s.
Location: 2wish currently offers a form of hybrid working and this will continue for the foreseeable future. This post is predominantly home based, with regular travel across the area you reside in and regular travel to our Head Office in South Wales.
Additional benefits for our employees:
- An 'Employee Assistance Programme, ' including wellbeing support
- Free parking on 2wish premises
- Free branded 2wish clothing
- An extra annual leave day on your birthday
- Incremental increase in holiday entitlement based on length of service
- Paid sick leave
- Discounts for personal purchases on 2wish Merchandise
- Discounted tickets to UK 2wish events for staff and family
- Extra holiday entitlement when taking part in 2wish overseas events
- Company mobile phone for performance of duties
- Tools/equipment required for the performance of duties
- Reimbursement of work expenses
- Bright Exchange employee discounts
How to apply:
Please return a CV and covering letter, or a CV and two-minute video, by email.
Closing date: 29th August 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Only those shortlisted will be contacted for an interview.
Rate of pay: £12.86 to £13.06 per hour
We offer flexible working hours to fit your lifestyle, with part time and full time options available. Our full time shifts are 5 over 7 days, including weekends and bank holidays.
Please note that we are currently only able to consider applications from candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor visas at this time.
Key responsibilities of the role:
- Assist with personal care and daily routines of residents
- Ensure residents' comfort and dignity at all times
- Support with mobility, nutrition, and medication as needed
- Create and maintain a safe and welcoming environment
- Maintain accurate care records
- Communicate effectively with residents, families, and healthcare professionals
You will have outstanding people skills, a friendly and positive attitude. We will provide the necessary support and training you need to thrive. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
Employee benefits include:
- 22 days’ paid holiday per year plus bank holidays, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 14%, subject to eligibility
- Additional rates for nights, bank holidays and overtime
- Flexible hours to suit your needs
- Affordable and quality meals at reduced cost
- Free on-site parking
- Free enhanced DBS check
- Uniform provided at no cost
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Exclusive retailer discounts on popular brands
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
Galanos House is one of six care homes, situated on the edge of Southam, a small market town in the heart of the Warwickshire countryside. Our care home has a CQC Outstanding rating. A place where ex-servicemen and women and their spouses can feel completely at home, providing care for those who have served in the Armed Forces and their dependants. We offer Nursing Care, Residential Care, and support for people living with dementia. Adjacent to the main building is the Galanos community hub, which boasts a beautiful light and spacious café and a number of multipurpose spaces which host groups, activities & events. As part of our award-winning team, you will receive full support with training and personal development.
For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Location: Sheffield
Salary: £31,133 per annum pro rata plus £802 per annum pro rata essential car user allowance
Contract: Fixed term ending 31st October 2026
Hours: Full time – 37.5
Closing date: Monday 25th August 2025 at 11.30 pm
Do you have a good understanding of child development and the needs of homeless families and children plus proven experience of supporting parents and children with complex needs? Then join Shelter as a Children & Families Support Worker and you could soon be playing a vital role aimed at minimising the impact of bad housing, homelessness and exclusion in the Sheffield area.
About the role
With your own caseload of families, you will act as their key worker and support them to either resettle or prevent homelessness. Your primary focus will be on households where some tailored interventions are required around the needs of the children in order to stabilise their housing situation and enable the family to thrive.
Accordingly, you will provide intensive, tailored support as part of a whole family approach in a 1-2-1 setting and through group work. You will also need to regularly visit clients’ homes, schools and community venues across the city and liaise with other agencies in the community in order to provide a co-ordinated service.
We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
About you
You have knowledge of child development and a strong understanding of homeless children and families, with experience of supporting parents, children and young people who have complex needs. You also have knowledge of housing, homelessness and ASB legislation and welfare benefits that affect families and the skills to network and gather information as well as advocacy, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
You will need to be able to demonstrate that you have worked within, or understand, a safeguarding framework, are IT literate and have experience of managing a caseload and can prioritise, organise and set boundaries. With a full driving licence, you will have access to a vehicle for work purposes, an allowance and mileage will be paid.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.
About the team
Shelter Sheffield provide housing advice and support to people across the city, with a focus on emergency homelessness, intensive support for children and families, people experiencing domestic abuse and people with multiple and complex needs. We take a holistic approach to help people deal with interrelated issues that can impact their ability to keep a home and work for systemic changes to prevent homelessness and support over 5000 people every year.
About Shelter
Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.
We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.
We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.
How to Apply
You are required to submit a CV and a separate supporting statement to the following points of the ‘About You’ section of the job description of no more than 350 words each. Please provide specific examples following the STAR format and ensure you demonstrate how you address the following knowledge, experience and behaviours throughout your responses:
1. Your knowledge of;
•Child development and an understanding of the needs of homeless families and children
•And homelessness and housing legislation/ASB legislation/ welfare benefits that affect families.
2. Your experience of;
•Working within a safeguarding framework and be able to demonstrate your role within this.
3. Your experience of;
•Supporting parents and children with complex needs and developing parent and child activities, including through play.
4. How you prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset
5. How you enable decision making
Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for an exceptional individual to join our busy team at LimeCulture.
The Head of Safer Cultures (Sport) is a senior leadership role within the organisation, responsible for driving high-impact safer cultures and safeguarding strategies and projects across a range of sectors, with a primary focus on Sport. This role requires a highly experienced professional who has led cultural change and safeguarding work at a strategic level, is confident working at executive and board levels, and brings a strong understanding of how safeguarding principles apply across different organisational cultures.
The postholder will play a key role in leading consultancy projects, influencing strategic cultural change and safeguarding decisions, and contributing to the development of content and resources
This is a full-time role and is primarily home-based with some planned travel and so candidates can be based anywhere in the country.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Could you be the impactful Programme Director we seek to lead, develop and oversee the delivery of the next stage of the Richmond Group Physical Activity Programme and We Are Undefeatable Campaign (WAU), with a budget of £8m?
This influential post is offered as a fixed-term contract ending March 2028. It will initially involve improving programme oversight and integrating the Physical Activity Programme and the We Are Undefeatable Campaign teams to enhance collaboration and ways of working. The Physical Activity Programme, a partnership with Sport England and the National Lottery, is entering an exciting new phase, which will focus on the evolution of We Are Undefeatable, from Above-The-Line to an 'always on' campaign, expanding our system influencing work, both nationally and at 'place' level, and building a powerful evidence base for how we can support the least active to move more
The role will have overall responsibility for the implementation of the strategic aims of the programme and ensure effective governance, budget oversight, and delivery of the system influencing work and WAU campaign. As Programme Director, you will extensively collaborate at leadership level with existing and new partnerships and stakeholders, parliamentarians and systems leaders to drive impactful interventions.
We operate a hybrid-working model and will require the post holder to be in our central London office a minimum of two days each week. Travel costs to our London office are not covered by the charity.
Please see role description for all responsibilities.
Essential criteria:
- Proven experience in programme management, ideally within the health sector or physical activity, in a fast-paced organisation Strong leadership and strategic planning skills.
- Experience in stakeholder engagement and partnership management to influence change, increase collaboration and sustainability
- Working and leading partnerships, developing and maintaining strategic and professional networks
- Experience of managing externally funded restricted income programmes.
- Effectively leading, developing and managing large multi-million-pound programmes.
- Robust financial planning, monitoring and management expertise.
- Successfully leading change and shaping innovative approaches.
- Clear and concise communicator, with excellent written and oral communication and advocacy skills - able to effectively market and influence on behalf of Age UK and the Richmond Group with senior stakeholders.
- Developing and implementing a performance management strategy
Desirable criteria:
- A background in the health sector, sports science, or a related field.
- Experience working with government health initiatives or large-scale behaviour change campaigns.
- Knowledge of marketing and social media outreach strategies.
- Knowledge and experience of government reforms in relation to health sector and behaviour change.
- Understand the complexities of bringing about behaviour change.
What we offer in return:
- Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
- Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Health cashback plan and EAP
- Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
- Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
- Blue Light Card Scheme
- You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.
Additional Information
Supporting statements and anonymisation
Candidates are expected to provide a supporting statement that explains how they meet the competencies. Age UK acknowledges and accepts that AI may be used to support the application; we do expect candidates to personalise experience, knowledge and skills and failure to do so, may result in your application being rejected.
Please submit a Word version of your CV as it will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role. Our system is unable to anonymise supporting statements and heavily formatted CVs. Please could you remove any personal information including your name before you upload to support our inclusive recruitment process. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us if invited for interview.
Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme
Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. Age UK is a Disability Confident Scheme employer. Due to high numbers of applications received, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Reasonable adjustments
Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs, by contacting the Recruitment Team. Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions.
Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.
Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
For a full list of benefits please visit our website.
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Help build and diversity our income streams, and support the fundraising skills of the VCSE in Hammersmith & Fulham.
The post holder will be responsible for raising funds for Sobus from community fundraising, grants/trusts and developing other key income streams: major donors, regular giving and corporate.
The postholder will also provide information, support and guidance to Hammersmith & Fulham based VCSE organisations on fundraising activities.
The post holder will hold a strategic over view of Sobus’s fundraising needs and be a key player in the charity’s communications and marketing.
Your main duties will be to develop and manage our fundraising strategy, identify potential funding sources and create persuasive, winning funding applications and proposals.
You will also develop and deliver beginner level fundraising workshops for local micro and newly established VCS organisations, and provide help local VCSE organisations develop their fundraising strategies and funding applications
To strengthen local communities by providing voice, representation and support to residents through the VCSE organisations that support them.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Criminal Justice & Mental Health Project Lead
We are seeking two highly motivated and experienced Service Managers to join our team at the beginning of an exciting new project. These will be pivotal roles in a fast-paced environment, crucial for driving forward this innovative project.
Position: Service Manager – Phoenix Project
Location: West Bromwich (on-site)
Salary: £32,500 per annum
Contract: Fixed Term (3 years)
Hours: 40 hours per week over a 7-day working pattern
Closing Date: Monday 25th August 2025
The Role
We're launching Phoenix, a ground-breaking pilot supporting prison leavers with complex mental health needs, and we're looking for two experienced Service Managers to drive this forward.
As a Service Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in coordinating a dedicated on-site team to deliver high-quality support that promotes mental wellness, reduces reoffending, and empowers individuals to thrive. You'll oversee the day-to-day running of the project, from admissions and risk management to leading team performance and developing partnerships.
The outcomes from Phoenix will be shared at a local and national level by our project partners Commonweal so you will work closely with our external evaluation partners to shape and evidence the impact of this pilot model.
This is an exciting opportunity to be at the heart of innovation in supported accommodation - ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, person-centred environment and brings experience from the criminal justice, social care, or mental health sectors.
We particularly welcome applications from individuals with lived experience of mental ill health or the criminal justice system.
This is a site-based role, requiring availability across a 7-day shift pattern including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.
About You
To succeed in the role of Project Lead, you will need:
- Proven track record in leading an outcome focused project within the non-profit or criminal justice sector.
- Experience managing a team and driving service performance in a care environment
- Strong decision-making skills and the ability to work independently under pressure
- A collaborative and compassionate approach
- Experience with community engagement and building external networks
- A working understanding of safeguarding, health and safety, and risk management in a social care context
About Us
As an established charity which provides high quality accommodation and support for adults living with enduring mental health conditions and complex needs. Our purpose is to help people on their journey to mental wellness, purpose, and independence. Supported housing provides crucial help to some of the most vulnerable people in our country. It can have an enormous positive impact on an individual's quality of life: from their physical and mental health to their engagement with the community.
Other roles you may have experience of could be; Project Manager, Criminal Justice Project Lead, Mental Health Project Coordinator, Housing Services Manager, Reintegration Support Manager, Supported Housing Project Lead, Community Justice Manager, Care Services Manager, Senior Support Worker, Offender Rehabilitation Coordinator, Social Care Team Leader, etc....
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Contract type: Fixed Term Contract
Hours: 35
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum depending on skills and experience
Driving Impactful Social Investment Opportunities in the West Midlands
Big Issue Invest is one of the leading social impact investors in the UK and we are looking to grow the level of engagement with the social impact sector in the West Midlands and other voluntary sector organisations looking to grow their impact.
To do this we are looking for a new Investment Manager to be our regional representative. You will be based in the region but have the full support of the nationwide investment team.
We are passionate in our desire to bring more investment into the region and to build on existing networks in the regional social sector. Therefore we need someone who shares this passion and has the knowledge and skills to be able to build networks and develop investment opportunities, all backed up by a strong knowledge of the issues that Big Issue Invest exist to address alongside the wider social investment market.
You will be working closely with the BII Investment Team and the Combined Authority to proactively source, connect to and assess new investment opportunities that meet our criteria for investment. You will also work closely with WMCA other co-investors, accelerators, networks, etc, to build and maintain a pipeline of impact driven investment opportunities and support the strategic development of the portfolio.
Other key tasks include financial risk and analysis and supporting the development and refinement of the teams investment strategy.
You will bring an understanding of the most pressing social issues of the region and ideas on how they can be addressed, including different investment approaches. You will also have experience developing business pro-actively through networking, events and engagement with stakeholders in the region.
A strong understanding of debt investments and SME/corporate credit analysis and a strong ability to build and maintain relationships with other sector intermediaries and the ability to make useful connections to support social organisations will be a key requirement for this role.
If this sounds like you and you are a supporter of our work then please see the attached Job Description for a fuller summary of responsibilities, skills, qualities and experience required for the role.
The role is full time and fixed terms for 2 years with a desire to make the role permanent.
We encourage and welcome applicants from all members of the community and particularly applications from those who are underrepresented in our sector – women in finance, people with disabilities, Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQIA, and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds.
Big Issue Invest is part of the Big Issue Group which brings together media, investment and service initiatives under the one aim of creating solutions through enterprise, to unlock social and economic opportunity for the 14.5m people in the UK living in relative poverty to earn, learn and thrive.
The Big Issue Invest and Big Issue Group are strongly focused and striving towards equal opportunities and committed to promoting and enhancing diversity, equality and inclusion.
Salary and Benefits:
- Salary is in the range of £50,000 to £55,000 per annum.
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays that grows incrementally service.
- Flexible working policy
- Hybrid working available
- Pension scheme
- Private Health care cover
- Enhanced Family benefits
- On-going learning and development
- Employee Assistance programme to support your health and wellbeing
- Blue Light Card Benefits scheme
Workplace details:
The role is based remotely with ability to travel across the West Midlands. Periodic meetings will take place at the West Midlands Combined Authority offices and office space is available either at WMCA or Big Issue offices in Birmingham. Occasional travel to the Big Issue offices in Finsbury Park will also form part of performing the role.
Closing date – 29th August 2025 (23:59pm). Please note that we may shortlist and interview before the role closes so please apply asap.
Since 1991, The Big Issue has fought poverty by creating opportunities and supporting people to take control of their lives. Over time our organisation has grown and now The Big Issue Group consists of The Big Issue Company Ltd and Big Issue Invest Ltd (our social investment arm) and Big Issue Changing Lives Community Interest Company.
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Job Title: Partnerships Manager
Reports to: Senior Partnerships Manager
Location: Hybrid work with 40% from Breaking Barriers’ offices in London, Manchester, Birmingham or Glasgow
Salary: £33,000 - £39,000 for London, £31,000 - £37,000 for other locations
Hours: 5 days per week (37.5 hours), open to flexible working arrangements
Contract: Permanent
Overall purpose
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the national development and delivery of our relationships with the private sector to maximise income and impact to support refugees into meaningful employment.
The main purpose of the Partnerships Manager role is to deliver first-class account management and development of corporate partnerships to drive Breaking Barriers mission.
Working closely with Senior Partnerships Managers, Head of Corporate Partnerships, and members of the Income & Engagement and Services Directorates, you will be responsible for launching, retaining and developing a portfolio of partnerships ensuring we deepen and strengthen relationships whilst identifying opportunities for growth.
You will play your part in delivering and developing strategic relationships to bring value to our refugee clients and our employment and education programmes.
The successful candidate will have experience managing corporate partner relationships, including making fundraising asks and managing external communication with donors and partners at all levels of seniority. You will deploy your influencing skills and ability to build profitable relationships to great effect as you take a leading role identifying and nurturing future strategic partnerships. An understanding of Corporate Social Responsibility would be advantageous.
To view the full job description and person specification, as well as details on our accessible recruitment process, please view the attached recruitment pack.
Other considerations
- As part of our safeguarding commitment to our clients, we carry out pre-employment checks to ensure that successful applicants are suitable to work with adults at risk. These include basic DBS checks, obtaining references and verifying a candidate’s identity and right to work in the UK.
- We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief.
How to apply
If you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, we want to hear from you. To apply, please submit a CV and statement (up to approximately 500 words/1 A4 page) outlining:
- Why you are interested in the role
- What skills you would bring to be successful in this role
- Any experience you would like to highlight
- Any reasonable adjustments you require for the interview process
- Disclosure of disabilities if you wish to do so (as a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role)
Please note that applications without a covering letter will not be considered.
Closing date for applications is 11:30pm on Wednesday 03 September. Please note that interviews will be held on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if a suitable candidate is found. Early applications are strongly encouraged.
We belong to the Experts by Experience Employment Initiative, which advocates and supports organisations to employ more people from a refugee background. With this in mind, we particularly welcome applicants with experience of seeking asylum and/or a refugee background.
If you are an expert by experience (a refugee or a migrant with direct, first-hand experience of issues and challenges of the UK asylum or immigration system), you can ask for an independent and confidential support for your job application from the Experts by Experience Employment Network. Please reach out to HR Manager Rebecca Hughes for further details (we are unable to include email addresses in this advert, but you can find contact details on the final page of the attached recruitment pack).
Breaking Barriers exists so that every refugee can access meaningful employment and build a new life.
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The Team Leader is responsible for the day-to-day management of a team of debt advice caseworkers, managing both performance and behaviours, supporting each individual to develop within their role.
A demanding role, whereby the Team Leader will be the main point of contact for their team. Woking collaboratively with all members of the team including; Team Leaders, Service Manager, Operations Manager and Head of Service.
A great opportunity to help shape the team, to ensure a flexible and consistent approach to people management and to strive towards achieving the highest level of performance, thus providing our clients with the best level of service.
Flexibility is a key characteristic of all our posts, and the post-holder may be asked to carry out other tasks consistent with the grade from time to time.
Equality and Diversity:
All staff members are expected to demonstrate a commitment to equality and diversity. We recognise and celebrate the positive value of diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination.
You will have
1. Experience of delivering excellent customer service in a regulated environment such as banking, insurance or within a contact centre
2. The ideal candidate will have some debt advice knowledge and some understanding of the current benefits system.
3. Proficient in the use of IT systems such as client management systems, Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Excel; and Outlook
4. Experience of achieving individual KPI’s and targets, whilst working in a challenging and fast paced environment
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Smart casual dress
- Company pension scheme
- Health and wellbeing programme
- Birthday leave after 3 months service
- Employer funded cash health plan
Schedule:
- Varying shift patterns Monday - Saturday
Work Location:
- In person
Students’ Union UCL is an organisation that exists to make more happen. We are the representative body for University College London’s (UCL) students, one of the most diverse student communities in the world. We’re one of the largest student-led organisations in the UK and a charity with over 52,000 members. With a staff team of more than 150, a range of services including advice, sports, representation, volunteering and an annual turnover of more than £16m, we’re a growing organisation making impact for our members.
Our vision is of an outstanding experience for all UCL students and to be one of the best students’ unions in the UK and the world.
It's an exciting time to join our growing organisation as we lead the delivery of UCL’s ground-breaking Student Life Strategy. This is enabling us to build more programmes to improve students’ mental and physical wellbeing, promote genuine equity for all, build students’ skills and confidence, develop their international connections and intercultural skills, and make a real contribution to our local community.
The is a 0.8FTE part time role (29.2 hours per week across 4 days) and fixed term for 24 months. This role is based at our Bloomsbury campus with flexibility to work remotely up to 2 days per week.
Do you have experience working in supply chain management, procurement or a related field? Do you have an understanding of global sustainability issues? If the answer is yes, then we want to hear from you.
Our ideal candidate will have experience developing and implementing sustainability or procurement strategies, experience of developing sustainability plans for complex organisations and good knowledge of sustainable procurement principles, environmental standards, governance and social responsibility frameworks.
For full details on this role, please view the job pack attached below.
Interview Dates
First stage interviews will take place online week commencing 8th September.
Second stage interviews will take place in-person week commencing 15th September.
An outstanding experience for all UCL students and to be one of the best students’ unions in the UK and the world.



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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Are you compassionate, organised, and passionate about making a difference in the lives of older people living with dementia? Join our Homeline team, an established befriending service dedicated to reducing isolation and promoting wellbeing for residents aged 60+ in the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham.
About the role:
As our Dementia Coordinator you’ll lead the development and coordination of dementia-focused befriending activities, working closely with volunteers, carers, and local partners. Your work will help create a supportive, connected community where people living with dementia feel valued and engaged.
What you’ll do:
- Coordinating dementia-focused befriending matches & activities.
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Recruiting, supporting and training volunteers.
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Building strong links with carers, families & local services.
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Helping create an inclusive, welcoming dementia hub.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has experience in dementia services, the voluntary sector, and/or a strong understanding of the challenges faced by people living with dementia.
- Feels confident leading group activities and offering one-to-one support.
- Is confident delivering volunteer training and providing ongoing support.
- Brings empathy and a genuine commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Works flexibly and thrives as part of a supportive team.
Why join us?
You’ll be part of a small, caring team committed to practical, person-centred support for older people based in a charoty that has been serving the community for over 120 years. This is a unique chance to shape a growing service and improve the quality of life for people living with dementia in your community.
Please send us your current CV and include a cover letter that addresses each of the requirements as set out in the Person Specification for this role. Please ensure your CV includes two referees, one of which must be your current or most recent employer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Finance Manager
Join our mission to make a difference to people’s lives
Solihull Care Housing Association (hybrid)
Contract: permanent
Hours: full time 35hrs a week, will consider 28hrs a week. Dynamic working arrangements.
Salary: £43,000 to £47,000pa (FTE or 35hrs a week) depending on experience
Closing date: Open until filled – early applications encouraged
Are you a finance professional with a passion for social impact? We’re looking for a Finance Manager to join our dedicated team at Solihull Care Housing Association (SCHA), where we’re committed to delivering safe, affordable, and sustainable housing across our communities.
We are a small, dynamic housing association, registered with the Regulator for Social Housing; we manage 156 homes across the Solihull area. We pride ourselves on being close to our customers and collaborative in our approach.
This is a new role as we review our 10-year business plan, focusing on property and services improvements, potential new developments and offering value for money, this is an exciting time to join us.
About the Role
As Finance Manager, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the financial health and sustainability of the organisation. You’ll lead on budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance, while supporting strategic decision-making across the business.
This role is both strategic and operational, involving close collaboration with our board, CEO and colleagues, as well as external contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be an experienced and qualified accountant, ready to play a key advisory role in a small business and willing to adopt a hands-on approach when necessary. The finance team also includes a part-time finance officer and an assistant.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing monthly and annual financial reporting
- Leading the budgeting and forecasting process
- Ensuring compliance with regulatory and audit requirements
- Supporting the senior leadership team with financial insights and analysis
- Overseeing a small finance team and promoting continuous improvement
What We’re Looking For
- A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- Experience in the housing, public, or not-for-profit sector (desirable)
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach
- A commitment to our values and mission
Why Join Us?
- Flexible and hybrid working options, with some attendance in the office for key meetings and team connection.
- 32 days holiday per annum including bank holidays. In addition you can take one day off a year to take part in a volunteering activity
- Free parking
- Nest Pension scheme – employer contribution of 5% with 5% employee contribution.
- Access to wellbeing support via Employee Assistance Programme
- Generous sick pay provision
- Long term service rewards
- Right to unpaid Parental leave after qualifying period
- On-going training with yearly performance appraisal and personal development plan
- Team planning days, regular internal training sessions
- Supportive and inclusive workplace culture
To be considered for this role, all applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Solihull Care Housing Association aim to be an equal opportunity employer and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment.
This post is subject to a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check.
No contact from agencies or media sales please.
Making a real difference to people’s lives. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults within the communities we work in.


People’s Palace Projects (PPP) is a research-led arts charity based at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) and a National Portfolio Organisation (NPO) of Arts Council England (ACE). We develop collaborative arts-based projects with artists, activists, academics, policy advocates, and audiences to address social and climate injustices in the UK, Brazil and beyond. Over the past 28 years, PPP has gained national and international recognition for extensive work exploring the power of creative practices and partnering with marginalised communities to drive change.
The next five years (2025-2030) will focus on expanding research supported by leadership transition, strengthening capacity, and strategic development, while maintaining core values of collaboration, inclusivity, and innovation. At this exciting moment, PPP is seeking a new General Manager (part-time) to deliver and develop the financial, administrative, and HR systems that anchor our energetic programme of arts research activity and support our committed team to flourish.
Job Description
- Title: General Manager
- Hours of work: 22.5 hours per week (0.6FTE)
- Salary: £43,000 FTE (£25,800 actual)
- Location: PPP office, Queen Mary University of London Mile End campus.
- Hybrid homeworking is available, and there will be an occasional requirement to attend events or meetings elsewhere.
- Reporting to: Executive Director (ED)
- Supervising: Administration & Finance Officer (A&FO)
- Notice period: 3 months (either side)
Key Objectives
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To lead on the Financial Accounting & Management, Human Resources, and Administration functions of People’s Palace Projects (PPP), working closely with the Directors and A&FO.
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To support the operations of PPP’s Board of Trustees, including managing the business planning process.
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To manage statistical monitoring and funder reporting.
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To contribute to PPP’s overall strategic development as a member of the Governance Group (senior management team).
A thorough list of the role's duties and responsibilities, along with the person specification, can be found in the attached application pack.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.