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Do you want to work for a dynamic, creative, fast-paced charity?
At Action Together we see the amazing things people achieve when they work together to make the lives of others better. If you share our values: believe it’s possible, strengthen others, and be true, we’d love you to consider joining our team.
Operations Director
The ideal candidate
We are looking for a values‑driven operational leader with significant experience in senior operations, systems, or transformation roles. You will bring strong technical capability in designing and embedding systems and processes, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to produce high‑quality management information for senior leaders and Boards.
You will be an influential communicator who can lead through change, build strong relationships across the organisation, and support others to work in consistent, effective, and collaborative ways. With a strong grasp of governance, risk, compliance, and organisational assurance, you will balance strategic vision with hands‑on delivery. Above all, you will share Action Together’s commitment to social justice, equity, and strengthening people, places, and partnerships
The role
The Operations Director will lead the development, optimisation, and continuous improvement of Action Together’s systems, processes, and organisational infrastructure. Working as part of the Senior Leadership Team, you will co-design, develop, and maintain internal systems and processes that enhance operational delivery and organisational efficiency, ensuring they are fully embedded into day-to-day use with clear ownership, guidance, and effective performance monitoring.
You will oversee core central functions including HR, Communications and Impact, Data Protection and Information Management, and Health & Safety. You will play a key role in internal digital transformation, policy development, risk management, and organisational compliance. You will produce high‑quality management information that supports strategic decision‑making, work closely with Locality Directors to standardise and enhance delivery models. In addition, with reference to our constitution and Scheme of Delegation you will be responsible for supporting governance at Board meetings, and the AGM.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Action Together we value diversity, promote equity and challenge discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We are committed to ensuring that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race.
In order to ensure that our workforce reflects our communities across all levels of seniority, Action Together is offering a guaranteed interview to any candidate who meets the essential criteria listed in the person specification and who is also:
- A disabled person and/or
- A member of a community experiencing racial inequality
Action Together is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We expect all of our employees to demonstrate this commitment.
Right to work
We do not hold a Sponsor License and are unable to accept applications which require sponsorship to work in the UK
Please note, the successful candidates will be required to undertake a basic Disclosure and barring Service (DBS) check. A positive Disclosure of Offences will not automatically bar an applicant from being appointed and suitable applicants will not be refused employment because of offences that are not relevant.
To strengthen the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise sector. To enable positive social change and promote social justice.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are now looking for an HR Business Partner to join us on a permanent, full-time basis, working 35 hours per week in a hybrid model.
The Benefits
- Salary of £54,438 - £67,692
- 25 days' annual leave per year, plus bank holidays and additional leave over Christmas
- 7.5% employer pension contributions
- Flexible hybrid working options
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Employee protection scheme (life, critical illness, income protection)
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and CIPD-qualified, strategic-level HR practitioner with strong generalist and change management expertise to support our exceptional organisation at a vital point in our evolution.
You will have the chance to make a real and positive impact whilst further developing your expertise in the DEI field, ensuring your portfolio is supported in this vital area by practical experience.
What's more, you will discover an organisation that is built on the pillars of standing up, speaking out, innovating, and collaborating, making it the perfect environment to build on DEI initiatives and drive positive change.
Your Role
As an HR Business Partner, you will shape and deliver an HR strategy that supports our manifesto and operational priorities, with a particular focus on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI).
Specifically, you will deliver guidance and advice across the HR spectrum and employee lifecycle, getting involved in everything from employee relations to recruitment, as well as supporting organisational change. You will identify key people issues, contribute to policy development and coach managers to navigate complex situations with confidence and empathy.
Spending a significant proportion of your time focused on diversity, equity and inclusion, you will utilise your specialist expertise to deliver meaningful impact to our organisation. You will work with staff forums and governance groups to embed sustainable change, and develop, drive and measure progress against our DEI agenda.
Additionally, you will:
- Partner with leaders to deliver consistent, strategic and operational advice
- Advise on complex employee relations matters, including grievances, complaints, casework and high-risk cases
- Support the Director of People and other leaders on change initiatives
- Evaluate and develop performance management processes and tools
- Provide support to managers and employees to identify L&D support
- Use HR and DEI data to inform evidence-based interventions
About You
To be considered as an HR Business Partner, you will need:
- Proven experience in a complex HR generalist role, across the whole HR lifecycle
- CIPD level 7 (completed or working towards) or equivalent experience, with experience of working within a complex, changing matrix-managed organisation
- Significant experience supporting and managing change initiatives in a dynamic organisational context
- Proactive and collaborative, with a solutions-focused approach and demonstrated problem-solving skills
- Working knowledge of UK employment law
- Proven experience in a DEI-focused role, or leading DEI initiatives as part of a broader role
- Proven track record in coaching and developing managers to resolve issues and lead with empathy
- Adaptive and open-minded, with a willingness to learn and evolve
- Proven ability to collect and analyse HR and DEI data and use it to shape effective HR interventions
- Excellent organisational skills for self and others under own oversight
- Demonstrable commitment to IIED’s mission and core values, particularly around diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), and sustainability
- Fluency in English and very good verbal and written communication skills
A DBS check will be required for this role.
The closing date for this role is 8th March 2026.
IIED is a hybrid working organisation, and you are likely to be working from home most of the time. As such, you will need a suitable place to work and a reliable, fast internet connection.
IIED is a Global organisation that serves the Global Majority. We are committed to equity of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in IIED’s workforce, including members of minority groups and those with lived experience of the work we do. Even if you don't satisfy all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply, as we will offer training and development to upskill the right candidate for the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Funders In Good is looking for a Programme Officer to join our programmes team and help deliver initiatives that support and grow social ventures.
Funders In Good provides capacity-building support, including training, diagnostics, tailored grants, and strategic support, to help social ventures enhance their growth and impact. By 2035, our goal is to help build 10 best-in-class community organisations serving Islam and Muslims in the UK. We back ventures and leaders who are contributing to our vision of a society in which commitment to God is flourishing.
As a Programme Officer, you will work closely with the existing team to develop and deliver high-quality interventions. You will support key areas of work within our programme framework, contribute to the delivery of ongoing projects, and assist in other important areas of the organisation, such as our Funder Community and core operations.
We are looking for an organised, experienced, and confident Programme Officer who is committed to our vision.
To apply for the role, please submit your CV and prepare a supporting statement (maximum 200 words per question), answering the following questions:
1. What resonates with you about Funders In Good’s God-centred mission and long-term approach?
2. How you would plan, deliver, and evaluate a cohort-based capacity-building programme.
3. How you would handle a disengaged venture leader while managing competing programme priorities.
Please read the Job Description for full details or to arrange an informal chat with the team. Please note the applicant should be UK based, as the role will require travel to London.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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 Service Manager to play a pivotal role in our Waltham Forest MCHA service.
Sounds great, what will I be doing?
You will be providing day‑to‑day operational leadership to ensure the service runs safely, smoothly and in line with organisational values, while supporting, supervising and developing staff to maintain a positive, recovery‑focused culture. You will oversee risk management, safeguarding practice and quality assurance, using data and feedback to drive continuous improvement. You will coordinate partnership working, promote trauma‑informed and empowering environments, and manage resources, rotas and compliance with policies, procedures and regulatory standards. You will represent the service in external forums, support co‑production, maintain accurate reporting, and work with senior management on strategic development, underpinned by a strong understanding of equality and diversity legislation.
What do I need to bring with me?
You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well 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.
You will be bringing experience of managing services or teams in mental health, social care, crisis support or similar community settings, with a strong understanding of mental‑health crisis work, trauma‑informed practice, recovery principles and co‑production. You will be confident overseeing risk management, safeguarding and safe decision‑making, while building effective partnerships with statutory and voluntary agencies. You will lead and motivate staff, manage resources and rotas, analyse information to drive improvement, and remain calm and solution‑focused in complex situations. You will maintain accurate records, uphold ethical and person‑centred practice, demonstrate inclusive and resilient leadership, work flexibly across sites and use IT systems confidently.
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 experience, 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.
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 deliver services across London as well as campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect the people we work with.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated professional interested in working in a thriving and successful Development team. We are seeking an individual who has the skills and determination to help support the University’s trust and foundation fundraising and enjoys working as part of a happy and vibrant in-house/remote team.
Working to support the Senior Development Manager, Trusts and Foundations; the Development Officer, Trusts and Foundations, will help to deliver the trust and foundation fundraising strategy. The post-holder will work alongside Development colleagues to identify funding opportunities both in the UK and internationally. The post-holder will have responsibility for securing significant new funds to support the strategic priorities of our £300 million fundraising campaign which covers a wide range of areas. This work will focus particularly on proposals for four and five figure gifts.
The post-holder will assist the Senior Development Manager, Trusts and Foundations, in cultivating currently engaged and new trusts, foundations and charities. They will work with the Senior Development Assistant (Research) to grow the pipeline of giving through research into suitable trusts and foundations whose aims are closely aligned with the strategic priorities of the University.
The post-holder will have experience of trust and foundation fundraising accompanied by a sound knowledge of university fundraising. They will be a creative and strategic thinker and possess excellent communication skills with the ability to work proactively, both internally and externally. This role will require knowledge of trust and foundation funders, excellent written communication skills and a high level of attention to detail.
Above all, the post-holder must be passionate about the role that philanthropy plays in supporting higher education for the benefit of society as a whole.
In addition to the salary on offer for this position, there are a wide range of benefits for staff working at the University of St Andrews:
- Financial contribution to relocation
- Membership of the S&LAS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
- A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies, supporting work-life balance
- Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
- Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
- Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme
- 34 Days Annual Leave plus 5 Public Holidays.
Closing date: 11 March 2026
Interview date: 19 March 2026
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!
This is a new role within St Luke’s for Clergy Wellbeing created to strengthen and embed high-quality clinical practice across our services. The Clinical Quality Learning Lead will support the continuous improvement and quality assurance of our talking therapy provision, enhancing safety, consistency, and a shared learning culture across our network of therapy providers. This will ensure that our grant-funded support continues to meet the highest standards of care for clergy and their families.
This role suits someone who can dedicate around one day a week to provide clinical quality oversight, support reflective learning and strengthen best practice.
You will be ideal if you:
- Have relevant clinical experience and registered practitioner (see job pack)
- Share our passion for clergy wellbeing
- Have a heart for learning and sharing learning to improve practice
- Enjoy developing communities of practice.
St Luke’s is a small, dedicated team. Our success depends on each person contributing to the life of the team and the vision of St Luke’s. This role does not require the post holder to have a Christian faith but must be in sympathy with our vision and values.
A leading charity in clergy wellbeing and mental health
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!
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced, registered nurse to support and lead our nursing unit in the absence of the Unit Manager or Deputy Unit Manager. The post holder will provide high-quality, person-centred care to residents, promote professional standards, and ensure a collaborative, supportive environment for residents, families, and staff. This role includes clinical leadership, staff supervision, and contribution to practice development in line with NMC regulations and Nightingale policies.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Management
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Act as the lead nurse in the absence of the Unit Manager/Deputy, ensuring the smooth operation of the unit.
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Support with rota planning, staff deployment, and management of nursing teams.
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Contribute to recruitment, supervision, appraisal, and ongoing professional development of staff.
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Ensure effective communication across internal departments and with external professionals, residents, and families.
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Promote a culture of respect, empathy, and professionalism, in line with Nightingale’s values and Jewish cultural observances.
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Support in managing complaints, incidents, and staff concerns following Nightingale procedures.
Clinical Practice
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Coordinate, deliver and evaluate high standards of resident care in line with CQC and regulatory standards.
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Maintain safe administration and control of medications.
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Promote and model effective multidisciplinary communication.
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Engage in clinical practice regularly to maintain clinical skills and support staff on the floor.
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Contribute to continuous improvement in nursing practice, patient outcomes, and resident satisfaction.
Service & Practice Development
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Work with the Unit Manager to implement changes and innovations in clinical care.
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Participate in quality assurance, audits, and evaluation of care standards.
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Ensure safe, effective, and up-to-date practices based on current research and clinical guidelines.
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Foster a learning environment for staff and students on placement.
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Mentor staff and support development of specialist skills in elderly care.
Education & Research
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Take responsibility for your own professional development and NMC revalidation (where applicable).
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Conduct bi-monthly 1:1 supervisions with allocated staff members.
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Promote evidence-based practice and contribute to training and development sessions for team members.
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Participate in service improvement initiatives and research where appropriate.
Health & Safety / Compliance
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Uphold Nightingale’s policies on fire safety, health and safety, infection control, and emergency procedures.
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Ensure compliance with safeguarding, medicines management, and legislative frameworks governing adult social care.
Site Cover
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Participate in the site-wide cover rota, including occasional out-of-hours responsibilities and working opposite the Unit Manager to ensure continuity of care and leadership.
Essential Criteria
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Registered Nurse with valid NMC PIN.
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Experience in elderly care or a similar setting.
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Strong leadership, communication, and clinical skills.
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Understanding of CQC standards and person-centred care.
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Commitment to cultural sensitivity and values of Nightingale.
Desirable
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Previous experience in a senior or acting-up role.
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Mentorship or teaching qualification.
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Knowledge of Jewish cultural practices (training can be provided).
Sponsorship
Please note that this role doesn't provide sponsorship. If you now or in the future require a visa sponsor, please do not apply.
Everything we do is with a ‘Residents first’ approach.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Then Advance Charity could be the career choice for you!
We are looking for an interventions and women’s centre coordinator to work with our Minerva team on the delivery of a service across Hampshire.
Salary: £23,000 - £27,000 pro-rata
Location: Portsmouth
Hours: 17.5 Hours per week
Contract: Until March 31st, 2027
This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Please note: Any offer of employment will be made subject to references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK, and satisfactory enhanced DBS check. This role is also subject to Police Vetting.
About us
Advance is an award-winning and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women and girls survivors of domestic abuse and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending. We believe in empowering women and girls to lead safe, non-violent, equal lives so that they can flourish and contribute to the community.
We are a community-based organisation who lead in best practice approaches to supporting women in their local community. We achieve this by being available to meet and support women in local settings and at our women’s centres, and by working in close partnership with other agencies.
Our values are to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
The project:
We are in the process of expanding our service beyond our London footprint to Bedfordshire, Essex, Hampshire, Hertfordshire and Kent, along with Thames Valley, providing one-to-one advocacy and specialist work including workshops and group activities delivered by Advance in partnership with voluntary organisations.
This role plays a critical part in creating, coordinating and delivering the group offering for women accessing our Commissioned Rehabilitative Services (CRS), as well as providing administration support across the region.
In short you will:
- Be the first point of contact for clients coming to the Women’s Centre; offering a warm welcome and trauma informed approach
- Ensure the client waiting area is kept tidy with up-to-date information/leaflets and supplies of refreshments
- Create structured sessions based on CRS support pathways and/or advance’s EDI strategy
- Deliver, facilitate and coordinate direct group delivery and events at the Women’s Centre and regional venues
- Hold a small caseload of women that are accessing the Women’s Centre and/or in the community in line with service delivery need – to include completing initial assessments where required
- Build relationships with external organisations and partners to support the delivery of structured sessions at the Women’s Centre and to signpost women for wrap around support where appropriate
- Assist in researching additional resources and events for service users; both within the Centre and across the region
- Contribute to creating and lead on updating the local Services Directory with details of local organisations, key contacts and details of services on offer, including eligibility criteria
- Assist the Service Manager in managing the smooth running of the Women’s Centre in your region, including managing the group workshops timetable, arranging meetings and booking external venues for client groups or training events
- Support administration for the Hampshire Minerva team
- Assist the Service Manager with the quality assurance and collation of data and information as required, including for funder reports.
About You:
To be successful as the Women’s Centre Coordinator you will need the below experience and skills:
- You are an excellent relationship builder who can warmly work with women
- You will have experience of creating, delivering and facilitating engaging group workshops
- You will bring experience of supporting vulnerable communities and have good working knowledge about safeguarding and risk management and bring an eagerness to learn and develop new skills
- You will deliver an exceptional first point of contact service, and contribute to creating a safe space for women in service
We recognise that women often only apply to roles if they meet 100% of the criteria. We encourage you to demonstrate how your skills and experience would make you an asset to the role, and if you don’t have the exact skills/experience, tell us in your cover letter how you think you might grow and develop in the role.
How to apply:
Please submit your up-to-date CV with a supporting statement. Please note that only applications made via the job advert on the Advance careers page, and those that include a cover letter will be considered.
- Closing Date for Applications: 5th March 2026
- Interviews will take place on the 12th and 13th of March 2026
*Advance reserves the right to close the advert early, or on the appointment of a candidate.
What we can offer you - Employee Benefits:
- A 35-hour working week
- An exceptional 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata for part time), PLUS public holidays on top (that's nearly 40 days paid holiday per year!)
- Additional days off to celebrate International Women’s Day, and for religious observance and moving home
- Perkbox - an employee discount platform where you can receive free rewards as well as take advantage of savings on clothes, groceries, travel, leisure and more
- Pension scheme
- Enhanced maternity/adoption provision
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee eye-care scheme
- Clinical supervision for front line staff and first line management roles
- Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 for each referral who passes probation
- Organisation wide away days
- Thorough induction and training
- Career development pathways
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Under the Equality Act 2010, we are required to make any reasonable adjustments. If you have a disability as defined under this act and/or have special needs, please contact the talent team and we will aim to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs.
Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities
We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and actively seek to recruit people from groups underrepresented in our current team. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay and benefits.
Safeguarding
Advance is committed to safeguarding and creating a culture of zero-tolerance of harm and expects all staff, including volunteers to share this commitment. We believe all individuals have the right to live their life free from violence and abuse and the right to feel and be safe. We have a suite of safeguarding policies, procedures and practice guidance, accessible to all staff, which promotes safeguarding and safer working practices across all our services and activities. When we recruit staff, we follow rigorous safer recruitment practices, this involves carrying out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, and identity checks. We ensure all staff undertake mandatory safeguarding training relevant to their role and responsibilities, to empower them to be competent and feel confident in recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding issues and promote wellbeing
Our vision is a world in which women and children lead safe, equal, violence-free lives so that they can flourish and actively contribute to society.



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The Survivor Engagement and Activism Coordinator leads the Helen Bamber Foundation’s work to ensure that survivors of trafficking, torture, and human rights abuses are meaningfully involved in shaping services, influencing policy, and driving social change. Working within the Community and Integration team, the post holder safeguards and supports clients as they participate in advocacy, leadership, and organisational development projects.
They oversee key survivor engagement programmes, including the Ambassadors for Change advocacy and leadership programme, the Client Voices Forum, the Board Advisers, and the Alumni Network. This involves coordinating training, facilitating meetings, supporting campaigns, managing administrative processes, and ensuring survivors are prepared, empowered, and safe throughout their involvement.
The role also involves developing innovative ways for survivors to collaborate with staff, contributing to service design, organisational strategy, and sector-wide initiatives. The post holder builds relationships across the asylum and modern slavery sectors, manages lived experience opportunities, and may support client progression and education casework when needed.
Throughout all responsibilities, the Coordinator champions survivor leadership, promotes diversity and inclusion, maintains the ethos of the charity, and practices strong self-care while working with traumatic material.
We give Survivors of trafficking and torture the strength to move on.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hofesh Shechter Company seeks a Head of Finance and Operations to join our leadership team at Somerset House. This pivotal role manages strategic three-year budget planning and core functions including Finance, HR, IT and Governance.
Reporting to the Executive Producer, you will provide essential oversight to help achieve our creative and commercial goals. In this role, you will be expected to actively drive an entrepreneurial culture by adding your voice and ideas to the exploration of new income streams and providing the financial analysis and insight needed to strengthen fundraising initiatives and core business functions.
We require an experienced professional with accountancy qualifications and strong operational skills to oversee business functions and strategic planning. A supportive leadership style is essential.Knowledge of the arts or charity sector is required; experience with Theatre Tax Relief and NPO funding is highly desirable.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for two dedicated and enthusiastic Students' Union Advisers to provide money and academic advice, guidance, advocacy and support to help our students navigate the various challenges they face. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact by ensuring students have access to the resources, advice, and representation they need to achieve, progress and thrive. If you are committed to creating a positive and inclusive student experience, we look forward to accepting your application!
Though we support and signpost our students regardless of their issue, the majority of our caseload relates to Student Finance and other money issues so applicants with relevant experience and expertise are encouraged to apply. Working within a team of five Advisers to deliver our free, impartial and confidential service, the successful applicant will advise students on primarily Money, Academic and Disciplinary matters. As a dynamic and agile organisation, we always signpost or advocate where we cannot directly advise, and so expect to help students facing challenges from everything from housing to sexual violence.
Our Advice Team advises across telephone, Microsoft Teams and face to face appointments, alongside monitoring a shared email inbox, supporting colleagues with research and data analysis, contributing to and creating various resources and occasionally attending university committees or working groups to provide technical expertise. Occasional weekend and evening work (to support the delivery of Open Days) will be required, as well as occasional work at our sites in Stafford and London. There are two vacancies available, totalling 1.5 FTE. We welcome applications from candidates seeking full-time or part-time hours.
Person Requirements
Essential Criteria
- Proven experience delivering information/advice and managing a caseload, including prioritising effectively, assessing risk, and communicating professionally with students and partners.
- Demonstrable expertise in at least one area relevant to the role (e.g., academic appeals, student finance/welfare benefits, consumer rights, or legal issues).
- Experience supporting individuals facing complex or sensitive matters (e.g., wellbeing, housing, incidents of sexual violence), demonstrating empathy and sensitivity, whilst maintaining appropriate boundaries.
- Ability to advocate on behalf of students and support them through formal processes (e.g., academic or disciplinary procedures), interpreting and applying relevant policies and regulations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication; strong attention to detail in records/case notes; confident use of Microsoft 365 (e.g., Teams, Outlook, Word).
Desirable Criteria
- Experience supervising, supporting or training volunteers or staff.
- Experience providing personal finance/budgeting guidance.
- Experience delivering projects or workshops with clear outcomes and timelines.
- Research and analysis skills to inform information resources, social policy or campaigning.
- Confidence representing the Union at public‑facing events (e.g., Discovery Days, Offer Holder Days).
- Understanding of the Students’ Union’s values, vision and service delivery.
Details of this role
Hours: We are recruiting two posts totalling 1.5 FTE. The roles are offered on an annualised hours contract, with full-time based on 37 hours per week (1,687 working hours per annum plus 244 hours annual leave). Part-time hours and leave will be calculated on a pro rata basis.
Holiday: 5 Weeks per year plus Bank Holidays pro rata (That's 33 days!)
Start date: April 2026 onwards
Working Hours: Monday to Friday with occasional evenings and weekends
Location: Stoke on Trent Campuses
Salary:£27,640 to £29,922 (Grade 5) depending upon experience (and prorata for part-time positions).
Interviews: 25th March 2026
Closing date: 18th March 2026 at 4pm (We may close this advert ahead of the stated closing date if we receive a high volume of strong applications, so early application is advised)
Our Vision is that every Student will be Proud to be a part of Staffs.
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!
We’re looking for a housing solicitor to help work on our Legal Aid Agency contract covering legal help, certificated cases and representation at court as part of the duty solicitor scheme. We would love to hear from you if you already qualify as a legal aid supervisor or could do so soon. You’ll need to have at least one year’s experience of advising and assisting in housing law, together with a talent for explaining complex legal ideas in simple language and the ability to manage a demanding workload.
We’ve supported our local community since 1975. We believe nobody should be excluded from legal representation because they are poor or vulnerable.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
An exciting opportunity to lead a dedicated team supporting young people to build resilience and thrive.At an exciting time of growth for our charity, we are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated leader to manage programmes and daily operations at our farm near Skipton, nestled in the sweeping countryside south of the Yorkshire Dales.You will play a key role in ensuring our young people have a meaningful, inclusive, and memorable experience with Jamie’s Farm, feeling the positive impact long after their visit.
What is Jamie’s Farm?Jamie’s Farm is a charity that supports young people by combining therapeutic work, farming, and purposeful activities to help them thrive. Through residential visits to our working farms, we provide a nurturing environment where young people can reflect, build confidence, and develop the resilience they need to overcome personal challenges.
More about the role:As Head of Farm, you will help deliver our transition from Day visits to Residential visits at our Skipton farm, working alongside and managing a team to deliver an impactful programme. Your responsibilities will include leading up to four visits per month, ensuring the smooth delivery of residential visits, representing Jamie’s Farm with partner organisations, funders, volunteers and other stakeholders; and fostering a culture of empowerment and collaboration within the team. You will help achieve key performance goals including high visitor retention and staff satisfaction rates, while also leading professional development and team-building activities for your team.
You will participate in all aspects of farm life - leading walks, guiding young people through meaningful output-based jobs like gardening or log chopping, and creating meaningful connections during shared meals and evening programmes. You will also contribute to broader Jamie’s Farm strategy as a key member of the Leadership team.
About you: We are looking for an experienced and passionate leader who embodies Jamie’s Farm core values of positivity, passion, generosity, collaboration, and professionalism. You will have experience in relational leadership and practice with young people. Prior management experience is preferred, showing your ability to support and motivate teams effectively. You will bring exceptional communication, teamwork, and organisational skills to the role.
You will excel at developing meaningful relationships with diverse individuals and organisations, using positivity and empathy to inspire and motivate others. Your dedication to helping young people thrive, especially those in challenging circumstances, will drive the success of your team and the programme.
Please see the full job description, desired experience and employee benefits by exploring our recruitment pack below.Don’t meet every single requirement? We’d still love to hear from you – your unique skills and experience could be just what we’re looking for.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Then Advance Charity could be the career choice for you!
We are looking for a Community Key Worker
Salary: £23,000 - £27,000 (calculated on a pro rata basis)
Location: Hampshire
Contract: Fixed Term until 31st March 2027
Hours p/w: 17.5 Hours per week
This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Please note: Any offer of employment will be made subject to references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK, and satisfactory enhanced DBS check. This role is also subject to Police Vetting.
About us
Advance is an award-winning and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women and girls survivors of domestic abuse and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending. We believe in empowering women and girls to lead safe, non-violent, equal lives so that they can flourish and contribute to the community.
We are a community-based organisation who lead in best practice approaches to supporting women in their local community. We achieve this by being available to meet and support women in local settings and at our women’s centres, and by working in close partnership with other agencies.
Our values are to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
About the role:
Are you an excellent relationship builder who can work with women and a diverse range of delivery partners to ensure that she meets her potential and successfully progresses through and beyond her probation supervision? Can you meet a women wherever she is at in her journey and work with her to create an individualised support package that gives her the best chance of breaking the cycle of offending?
Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for a feminist organisation who understand that supporting women in the criminal justice system requires a specialist and gendered approach? Do you believe in our values; to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaborate, innovate, and take accountability?
In your role as a Community Keyworker, you will be working with women involved in the Criminal Justice System; those on Probation in the Community and those women being released from Prison as part of their Post Sentence Supervision; providing some in-reach and ‘Through the Gate’ support. You will be working in a team of Community Keyworkers in your region. Each Keyworker will provide holistic one to one community support to women with a variety of needs.
About You:
To be successful as the Community Key Worker you will need the below experience and skills.
You will need to hold a UK driving licence with access to car that can be used for work purposes. A creative self-starter who will support the service and look for innovative solutions to support clients with complex needs. You are confident professional relationship builder with have good awareness of Safeguarding procedures. Strong Administration skills and understanding of compliant behaviours also, experience of supporting. With good knowledge of the criminal justice system and awareness of other support provisions within the Hampshire area.
How to apply:
Please apply with a cover letter and an up to date copy of your CV via our careers site.
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Closing date for applications: 5th March 2026
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Interviews will take place on the 12th and 13th March 2026
*Advance reserves the right to close the advert early, or on the appointment of a candidate
What we can offer you - Employee Benefits:
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A 35-hour working week
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An exceptional 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata for part time), PLUS public holidays on top (that's nearly 40 days paid holiday per year!)
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Additional days off to celebrate International Women’s Day, and for religious observance and moving home
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Perkbox - an employee discount platform where you can receive free rewards as well as take advantage of savings on clothes, groceries, travel, leisure and more
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Pension scheme
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Enhanced maternity/adoption provision
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Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
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Employee eye-care scheme
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Clinical supervision for front line staff and first line management roles
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Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 for each referral who passes probation
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Organisation wide away days
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Thorough induction and training
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Career development pathways
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Under the Equality Act 2010, we are required to make any reasonable adjustments. If you have a disability as defined under this act and/or have any additional needs please contact the talent team and we will aim to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs.
Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities
We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and actively seek to recruit people from groups underrepresented in our current team. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay and benefits.
Safeguarding
Advance is committed to safeguarding and creating a culture of zero-tolerance of harm and expects all staff, including volunteers to share this commitment. We believe all individuals have the right to live their life free from violence and abuse and the right to feel and be safe. We have a suite of safeguarding policies, procedures and practice guidance, accessible to all staff, which promotes safeguarding and safer working practices across all our services and activities. When we recruit staff, we follow rigorous safer recruitment practices, this involves carrying out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, and identity checks. We ensure all staff undertake mandatory safeguarding training relevant to their role and responsibilities, to empower them to be competent and feel confident in recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding issues and promote wellbeing.
Our vision is a world in which women and children lead safe, equal, violence-free lives so that they can flourish and actively contribute to society.



SV 2has been supporting victims and survivors of sexual abuse since 1994, and today provides a range of services to anyone in Derbyshire and Derby City who has experienced sexual abuse, assault or violence, including their friends and family members. We support people irrespective of age, gender or when the abuse occurred.
We're looking for a highly motivated ISVA (Independent Sexual Violence Advisor) to work across Derbyshire. The role will support people aged 18 and over who have experienced sexual abuse or rape at any point. The successful candidate with join our friendly, professional and passionate team, working across Derbyshire remotely and in person.
You might be the right person for the role if you have:
· At least one year’s experience in managing complex client cases
· Experience of building relationships with partner services and other professionals
· Knowledge of issues affecting victims of sexual violence and abuse
· Experience in delivering services in a confidential environment
· Driving licence and access to a car with business insurance
· Knowledge and experience in relation to the Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults and Children
We're keen to hear from you if you are looking for a new challenge.
In exchange we offer a competitive salary which increases on qualification, 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays and a comprehensive employee wellbeing service.
Our hybrid working policy is based on doing what's best for our clients, our services and our people, so we would expect you to be on site for at least half of your working week.
This role is subject to Enhanced DBS certification and Police Vetting due to the nature of our services. You can find out more about our recruitment of ex-offenders policy by contacting us
Closing date for completed applications is Midnight on 22nd March. If application is successful, interviews will be held W/C 30th March
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 30 per week
Salary: Unqualified Salary is £20,283 (0.8 FTE) Increasing to £22,783 (0.8 FTE )per annum once qualified 27 days, plus bank holidays, leave per annum, pro rata
Benefits:
Additional leave
Company pension
Flexitime
On-site parking
Sick pay
Schedule:
Day shift
Flexitime
Tuesday - Friday
No weekends
Work Location; In person, Derbyshire
Experience: casework , min one year preferred
Application deadline: Midnight 22nd March 2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.