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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to provide high quality evidence-based speech and language therapy, which promotes the participation, function and safe care of children and young people accessing The Children’s Trust.
Your aim is to deliver child and family focused goal led interventions supporting those with speech, language and communication needs and to those with dysphagia needs.
To support the service for those children and young people with tracheostomies, within the limits of skills and competencies.
You will also support our Multidisciplinary Team, delivering training
This role is not open to sponsorship.
Role Requirements
- Support the provision of high quality, evidence informed speech and language therapy assessments and interventions for children and young people attending The Children’s Trust, in partnership with other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Devise suitable, individual, plans that fit within the child’s daily routine, whether to be carried out by therapists, parents or members of the Multidisciplinary team; these should be monitored, evaluated and adjusted appropriately according to the needs of the child.
- Facilitate involvement of family and carers in the rehabilitation process, including day-to-day activities, and the handing over of practical skills and care.
- Be an autonomous practitioner with responsibility for assessment, treatment and planning for an allocated caseload of children/young people.
- Work closely with all members of the Multidisciplinary team, as well as the child and family, to provide a fully integrated approach to the overall management of the child. This will include any home/school visits, professional child related meetings and / or appointments, as required.
- Liaise with all appropriate medical staff, whether employed by The Children’s Trust, visiting consultants or at off-site clinics, and attend clinics with the child as required.
- Contribute to the assessment and discussion of new referrals to The Children’s Trust, carrying out on virtual and off-site referral assessments around the United Kingdom, as required.
- Contribute to child related reports, including looked after children and annual review reports as required, and assist with the collation of these as and when required, in a timely manner and in line with organisational targets.
- Utilise patient reported and standardised outcome measures for each allocated child/young person and complete in a timely manner.
- Assess, evaluate, and recommend discharge/transition plans for children/young people within the multidisciplinary team framework.
- Provide clinical cover across the service during episodes of staff shortage/heavy workload, in order to ensure effective service delivery.
- Work flexibly in terms of hours, in order to meet the needs of the service, including an early evening (maximum one per week) and weekend day (maximum one per month).
- Represent the Therapy Team and The Children’s Trust when appropriate, deputising for the Head of Therapy - Rehabilitation, as required.
- Actively participate in and support the running of relevant meetings.
- To undertake other or additional duties that are within your skills and abilities, as the organisation may reasonably require from time to time.
Interview Date: TBC
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Strictly no agencies, please.
As we often receive high levels of applicants for our roles, we regret that we will only be able to contact those applicants who are shortlisted for interviews. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted for an interview on this occasion.
About Us
The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service.
Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.
Staff Benefits
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment.
We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service.
Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), Teacher’s pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Rehabilitation of Offenders
Many roles at The Children’s Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected. The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Children’s Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK’s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark – our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements.
Online Searches
In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate’s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.
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Supplementary Schools Support Officer
Role Overview
This is an exciting opportunity to join Young Hammersmith & Fulham and support a five-year collaborative initiative between Young Hammersmith & Fulham and Young Ealing Foundation, focused on strengthening supplementary schools across both boroughs. The Supplementary Schools Support Officer will provide practical support to supplementary schools, helping to improve educational outcomes for young people from diverse communities, preserve cultural heritage and mother-tongue language education, and create a thriving network of supplementary schools that share best practices and resources.
Key Details
- Line Manager: Membership and Sector Development Manager
- Salary: £30,000 pro rata (16 hours per week - approximately £12,000 per annum)
- Location: Hybrid – Young H&F & YEF offices and flexible working across Hammersmith & Fulham and Ealing boroughs
- Hours: 16 hours per week, flexible working including evenings and weekends to accommodate supplementary schools' operating schedules
- Contract: Permanent (project funded until March 2030)
- Annual Leave: 25 days per year plus bank holidays and Christmas closure period (pro rata)
- Start Date: September 2025
Key Responsibilities
Programme Management and Support
- Conduct regular site visits to supplementary schools across both boroughs (approximately 8 hours in each borough per week)
- Identify development needs of supplementary schools and connect them with relevant training and networking opportunities
- Support the grants programme, advising schools on applications and monitoring funded projects
- Facilitate termly network meetings to promote collaboration, information sharing, and professional development
- Organise training sessions based on identified needs, covering safeguarding, teaching methods, governance, and fundraising topics
- Plan and deliver an annual celebration and showcase event for all participating schools
Communication and Relationship Building
- Develop and maintain relationships with supplementary schools across both boroughs
- Create regular communications through a dedicated newsletter and online platforms
- Build connections between supplementary schools and mainstream education
- Liaise with key partners, including local authority education teams, cultural organisations, and the National Resource Centre for Supplementary Education (NRCSE)
- Report to the joint steering group/strategic panel on progress and outcomes
Monitoring and Evaluation
- Monitor the impact of grants on supplementary schools and the children and young people they serve
- Collect data on attendance, participation, and outcomes
- Develop case studies that demonstrate the impact of the project
- Support participating schools in evaluating their own provision
- Contribute to the overall project evaluation framework
Person Specification
Essential Skills and Experience
- Understanding of supplementary education and its importance for children and young people from diverse communities
- Experience of working with community organisations and/or education providers
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders
- Excellent organisational abilities, including managing a varied workload across multiple locations
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal
- Experience in providing capacity-building support to organisations
- Ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
- Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion
Desirable Skills and Experience
- Knowledge of the supplementary school sector in London
- Understanding of safeguarding practices in educational settings
- Experience in grant management and monitoring
- Familiarity with the communities in Hammersmith & Fulham and/or Ealing
- Knowledge of multiple languages relevant to local communities
- Experience in delivering training or facilitating network meetings
- Understanding of monitoring and evaluation methodologies
Benefits
- 7% Employer's pension contributions
- Travel and Hospitality Expenses
- Work Phone
- Death in Service payment of three times your salary
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Tech Scheme for discounted purchases of new personal laptops/smartphones
- Optional one-to-one external support for personal development
- Potential training opportunities
- Occasional team lunches and away-day activities
About the Project
This is a five-year collaborative initiative between the Young Hammersmith & Fulham and the Young Ealing Foundation to support supplementary schools across both boroughs. The project has two main components:
1. A grants programme providing £50,000 annually (£25,000 per borough) to support supplementary schools, with an average grant of £3,000 per school.
2. A dedicated Supplementary Schools Support Officer working around 16 hours per week, who will offer practical support to schools.
The project aims to enhance the capacity and sustainability of supplementary schools, improve educational outcomes for young people from diverse communities, preserve cultural heritage and mother-tongue language education, foster a vibrant network of supplementary schools, and strengthen links between supplementary provision and mainstream education.
About Young Hammersmith and Fulham
Young Hammersmith & Fulham is a membership charity dedicated to strengthening our borough's youth sector by supporting the charities, organisations, and professionals working with young people. Our vision is a borough where every young person can thrive, supported by a strong, connected and well-resourced youth sector. Our mission is to strengthen Hammersmith & Fulham's youth sector by supporting the charities, organisations, and professionals working with young people across the borough.
We support over 100 organisations through exclusive member-only grants, expert-led training, collaborative networks, and tailored support. We create both physical and metaphorical space for discussion and collaboration, while embedding youth voice into our decision-making through our Young Grantmakers and Youth Advisory Board.
Our membership scheme is open to everyone working with children and young people aged 0-25 in Hammersmith and Fulham, including youth clubs, charities, schools, businesses, voluntary groups, and public sector organisations. We provide dedicated one-to-one support to voluntary youth organisations with an annual income of under £50,000, and offer advice, guidance, and collaboration opportunities to all our community members.
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Young Hammersmith & Fulham is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences, and we do not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please send your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you're interested in this role. The deadline for applications is Friday, 8th August 2025
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Support our Membership to provide meaningful and memorable opportunities for young people.
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We are partnering with a grant-making charity that works at the forefront of addressing health inequalities. Through funding, influencing, and collaboration, they support community-led organisations and work to address the root causes of poor health, including poverty, discrimination, and structural injustice.
As a Digital Media and Communications Consultant, you’ll play a critical role in shaping how their story is told to the public, policymakers, corporate partners and third-sector organisations. You’ll lead the development of a digital media and communications strategy, strengthen brand identity, and build a narrative that centres lived experience, research, and impact.
This role is pivotal to the organisation’s next chapter of influence, as it pushes health inequality further up the national agenda.
Key deliverables:
· Lead strategy development: Create and deliver a communications and digital media strategy that grows visibility, influence, and trust
· Elevate brand identity: Support work to refine the organisation’s voice, tone, and positioning.
· Amplify lived experience: Translate grassroots impact and research into compelling, values-led content that moves audiences to think and act.
What you’ll bring:
· A sharp strategic mindset and a track record of leading high-impact comms across digital, media, and public affairs
· Proven experience creating content for diverse audiences, from policymakers and corporate partners to community leaders and supporters
· A values-led approach to brand and messaging: credible, consistent, and inclusive
· Confidence in analysing performance and aligning communications with organisational goals
This is a 3-month contract (3 days/week), hybrid with a London base, starting as soon as possible.
You’ll be joining a collaborative, purpose-driven team working to transform how health inequalities are understood and addressed across the UK.
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Salary: London Living Wage £27,007.50 p.a. FTE
Contract: 6-month fixed term contract with the prospect of progression to a permanent Coordinator role
Location: Main Office - London Scottish House, 95 Horseferry Rd, London SW1P 2DX.
We are seeking interns to work in London and North Kent
Reporting to: Programme Hub Manager
About the Role:
Here at Construction Youth Trust, we're on the lookout for enthusiastic individuals who are excited to learn and ready to dive into a supported internship. This is a fantastic chance to get a hands-on feel for what it's like to work in the charity sector. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to the wider development of the Trust e.g. participation in strategic working or Task & Finish groups.
We are particularly looking for individuals at the start of their career interested in working directly with young people within our Delivery Team
As a Delivery Team Intern, your key duties and responsibilities could include:
· Supporting the team to deliver fun and engaging programmes and activities for young people to get them ready for the working world by building on their skills and confidence.
· Supporting the team in the development of effective long-term working relationships with schools and referral partners.
· Supporting the team to enlist, manage and coordinate the support of local industry partners to connect young people with opportunities and employers that match their unique strengths and interests.
· Supporting the team with administrative tasks, helping to register, monitor, and evaluate the young people participating in programmes and activities.
· Please note that you will be required to travel across London regularly
About You
What we’re looking for in our new Intern(s) includes:
· Ideally educated to Level 3 (BTEC, A- Level, etc) or equivalent experience.
· Enthusiastic about connecting young people to opportunities, particularly those facing significant barriers to work.
· Have a ‘can-do’ attitude, as our Intern you will be expected to get involved in a variety of our programmes and activities.
· IT literate and digitally savvy
· Ability to communicate professionally with a range of people including young people, schools, funders, universities, industry representatives, training providers and community organisations.
· A willingness to learn about career opportunities offered by the modern construction and wider built environment sector.
About Us
Make a big impact with a dynamic small charity transforming young people’s lives London.
Construction Youth Trust is an ambitious and innovative charity whose mission to inspire and enable young people to overcome barriers and achieve their full career potential. Social mobility is at the heart of our work, and we prioritise working with young people from low-income backgrounds and those who are facing significant barriers to employment.
We help young people recognise their potential, develop their confidence and skills and discover career opportunities never previously presented to them. Through our long-standing partnerships with employers in the construction and built environment sector (over 200+ across London), we connect young people to relatable role models, world of work experiences and ultimately rewarding jobs and apprenticeships. The built environment is at the forefront of the drive towards achieving net zero and future economic growth, offering young people substantial opportunity for career progression.
The Construction Youth Trust team works in a fast-paced environment, so we’re looking for someone who is well-organised, detail-oriented and will be proactive in finding effective solutions. You should have excellent communication skills, the ability to build relationships and a willingness to learn.
At the Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We are looking for candidates who share our dedication to this commitment. All roles involve safer recruitment practices therefore an Enhanced Disclosure with Barred List check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be carried out.
We strongly believe that a diverse and inclusive team is vital to our work. We are especially interested in hearing from individuals from a minority ethnic background and/or those with a lived experience of the young people we support.
What we offer:
As one of our interns, you'll gain valuable skills to kickstart your career, with the prospect of progressing into a Coordinator role with us. Plus, you'll have an internal buddy to support you and help you settle in throughout your internship.
You’ll be eligible for many of our benefits including:
· 25 days annual leave per year, plus an additional “Day for You”, (pro rata for part-time or any period less than 1 year) which increases by a day each year after 2 years’ service up to a maximum annual leave entitlement of 30 days per year
· Opportunity to take a 6-week sabbatical after 3 years of service
· The Trust’s contributory pension scheme after three months – The charity will match your employee contribution up to 7%
· All travel expenses covered over and above your regular commute to and from work. Any extra travel for work purposes will be reimbursed.
· Access to Workplace Options EAP (a provider of employee support services)
· Opportunity to Work from Home
· Opportunity to take part in the wider team’s wellbeing and social activities
· A supportive Training and Development policy which encourages colleagues to develop as professionals and achieve relevant qualifications (e.g. CIOF’s Certificate in Fundraising).
How to Apply
If you are passionate about improving the life chances of young people, especially those facing disadvantage and exclusion, we'd love to hear from you! Please complete the application form and include a supporting statement (max. 500 words) explaining why you're interested in this role and how you meet the person specification.
Previous applicants need not apply. CV's alone are not considered a full application and si will not be considered.
Closing date: 25th July 2025. However, we reserve the right to close recruitment for these roles ahead of the deadline once we reach a suitable number of applications. We may also interview candidates as we receive suitable applications and close the application deadline earlier if a successful candidate is found.
A second interview may also be required.
You can access the Application Form, Job Description and Person Specification for this role using the linked document on this site.
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Job Summary
Learning Support Assistants support PiP’s Development Workers to deliver a flexible programme of learning and development opportunities; ensuring that students can actively participate and engage in sessions, giving student’s maximum opportunity to learn and develop.
PiP’s programmes focus on four learning pathways:
- Independent Living Skills
- Creative and Performing Arts
- Health, Wellbeing and Happiness
- Employment and Vocational Skills
The role incorporates session delivery, recording and monitoring student progress, key working responsibilities such as liaising with student’s support networks and involvement in PiP’s wider work.
Who We Are
PIP is a local charity that supports adults with learning disabilities or autism to achieve their potential, and to lead lives that are as independent as possible.
Our mission is to empower adults with learning disabilities to achieve their potential. We are a growing, grassroots charity based in West London, and run a number of key services to promote independence and choice for our students.
What You’ll Need
- Experience of working with people with learning disabilities, or a similar vulnerable service user group in care or educational settings
- A strong commitment to person-centred support and advocacy
- A passion for enabling positive change in the lives of our students
- The character and communication skills to be an effective and supportive team member
- Energy, initiative and a proactive attitude
- A calm and creative approach to challenges and problem solving
What We Offer:
· You'll get 25 days holiday + bank holidays ever year. We're closed for Christmas but the rest of the year you may take leave whenever you wish.
· An extra day of annual leave for each year you've worked with us up to another 5 (30 in total)
· We offer a travel subsidy to help with the cost of commuting.
· We provide a 4% pension contribution
· Incremental pay progression
· When we can, we try to have an early finish on Fridays for staff at 4 pm
· Free Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 including access to counselling
· We offer regular team meals and social-generally during work hours and they are optional.
· We offer a cycle-to-work scheme and other staff discounts
Our Mission
PiP's mission is to empower adults with learning disabilities to achieve their potential. We are a growing, grassroots charity based in West London, and run a number of key services to promote independence and choice for our service users.
Our commitments
PiP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with the Inclusive Employers Standard 2020. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly applicants who are significantly underrepresented in our sector, such as people with lived experience of disabilities and individuals from Black and Minority ethnic communities.
PiP keeps all personal information confidential and in line with current data protection legislation and GDPR.
Closing Date: July 31st 2025
We encourage you to apply early, as applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received, and we reserve the right to close the advert sooner subject to finding suitable candidates.
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This would be ideal for someone at the beginning of their career looking to grow and develop within a very supportive and innovative organisation. We will provide a structured development programme, lots of opportunities for growth, along with a very nurturing, mission-focused culture and excellent benefits.
This role will support the Head of Environments, Platforms and IT Security to ensure that our technology infrastructure is reliable, safe and future-proofed. As required, the role holder will also support project implementation within the Technology Operations remit, having a direct impact in moving us forward in realising our vision and mission.
As a result of our Christian ethos, this post is covered by an Occupational Requirement (OR) under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010. The successful applicant will be expected to be a practising Christian and to clearly demonstrate a personal commitment to the mission, principles, values and practices contained in our Ethos Statement, by:
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Active membership of local church congregation.
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An understanding of the faith aspects of the work of Christian charities, including the preparedness to pray with colleagues, where appropriate.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About WA-UK
The Welfare Association (WA-UK) is a UK registered charity supporting transformative development projects and humanitarian relief interventions to empower and benefit Palestinian communities in the West Bank, Gaza and the refugee camps in Lebanon. WA-UK partners with Taawon and its network of local Palestinian organisations and international actors operating in the region. WA-UK projects in the sectors of health, education and development are the outcome of a locally led needs assessment exercise and are designed in consultation with its partners and implemented by local actors.
WA-UK is governed by a Board of Trustees.
Job purpose: We are seeking a motivated, experienced Fundraising & Public Interface Officer who will work with the Board to deliver WA-UK’s objectives by growing its income from a diverse funding pool including but not limited to trusts & foundations, legacy and individual giving and community giving. You will develop WA-UK’s fundraising strategy (online and offline) and lead on its implementation. The post holder will be responsible for increasing the charity’s public profile and oversee the daily operation of the charity. Leading a small innovative and dynamic team, you will also be exposed to other areas of work events and communications.
Duties & Key Responsibilities
Development and implementation of fundraising strategies
Guided by WA-UK’s objectives and strategic priorities the postholder will:
· develop a fundraising strategy, set targets and take proactive steps to implement the strategy;
· consolidate, strengthen and build on donor and stakeholder engagement and maximize income generation through strategies developed in coordination with partners;
· develop a portfolio of donors and ensure that their objectives and needs are met;
· lead on the growth and quality of institutional funding sources; consolidate and strengthen existing institutional donor relations; revitalise any dormant institutional donor relations;
· support the programme officer to prepare, submit and present proposals and concept notes to donors;
· with the programme officer, maintain and manage a donor reporting calendar to ensure production of timely and appropriate reports that demonstrate the impact of their grants;
· significantly expand the charity’s funding and support base; aim to increase regular monthly/ annual donations;
· with the communications officer develop and implement strategies to grow and retain support of individual and community donors;
· identify, research, and develop major givers, whether giving as individuals or through trusts or companies;
· ensure that all major donors are provided with the highest level of stewardship;
· with the communication officer and key partners, plan and deliver campaigns and events; develop online strategies and coordinate messaging to raise funds for appeals and projects.
· ensure the upkeep of a database and filing system on all existing and prospective donors;
· monitor and apply for grants to enable the charity to advance its objectives.
Public interface and outreach activities
The postholder will:
· promote the charity’s public profile including through participation in diverse fora including with other stakeholders, charities, NGOs;
· attend networking events if/when needed and speak on behalf of the charity; and
· plan for and run at least two public outreach and/or fundraising events per year including with partners.
Leadership for staff and supporting the board of trustees
The appointee will:
· lead and manage a small team of staff;
· oversee the daily operation of the charity including compliance with relevant laws and regulations;
· ensure the financial stability of the charity;
· provide regular briefings to trustees and if required prepare documents and agendas for board meetings; and
· contribute to the content of reports issued by and for the board including the annual reports.
Person Specification
Qualifications
We seek an appointee with strong literacy, numeracy, and analytical skills, backed by critical
thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication skills, demonstrated through relevant
qualifications or experience. You will be a team player who is proactive, driven and ambitious to excel with good attention to detail.
Essential experience
· a track record of developing and delivering successful fundraising activities across a broad fundraising portfolio.
· a track record of securing grants from UK- and overseas-based institutional donors.
· experience of stewardship, running campaigns and events.
· experience of writing & presenting cases for support, letters, and reports.
· a track record of managing a team.
Desirable experience
· experience and good understanding of engaging with high-value supporters.
· experience of investigating, collating, summarising, and disseminating research.
· experience of preparing high-quality grant applications.
· experience of using a database to support prospect targeting and research.
Essential knowledge and skills
· knowledge of donor compliance requirements.
· excellent leadership and team-working skills.
· compelling presentation skills and confident public speaking.
· excellent reporting skills both narratively and financially.
· ability to confidentially deal with all levels of staff and key stakeholders with tact and integrity.
Personal qualities and competencies
· strong interpersonal skills.
· be driven, proactive, focussed, and able to spot and create opportunities.
· strong organisation/planning skills and ability to plan and deliver against targets.
· strong time management skills and ability to prioritise, multi-task and work under pressure.
· ability to deal with information confidentially and respond with sensitivity.
· ability to resolve differences and negotiate to accommodate difference.
· Arabic language skills
· advanced computer skills in MS Office, especially Excel and Word.
· strong attention to detail, organisational and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently and under pressure.
Personal attributes and other requirements
• ability to work weekends/evenings on occasion to support events and other activities in the UK, and to travel overseas where necessary.
• commitment to a zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation & abuse/safeguarding.
• commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities.
• ability to apply awareness of diversity issues to all areas of work.
• able to work flexibly in emergencies and meet deadlines.
• a commitment to WA-UK’s vision, mission and values and a passion for empowering Palestinians.
• commitment to abide by organisational policies, codes of conduct and practices.
• Commitment to treat with confidentiality any data or sensitive information about individuals, organisations, clients, and employees at WA-UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About WA-UK
The Welfare Association (WA-UK) is a UK registered charity supporting transformative development projects and humanitarian relief interventions to empower and benefit Palestinian communities in the West Bank, Gaza and the refugee camps in Lebanon. WA-UK partners with Taawon and its network of local Palestinian organisations and international actors operating in the region. WA-UK projects in the sectors of health, education and development are the outcome of a locally led needs assessment exercise and are designed in consultation with its partners and implemented by local actors.
WA-UK is governed by a Board of Trustees.
Job purpose: We are seeking a motivated, experienced Communications, Community Development and Support Officer to join a dynamic team to deliver WA-UK’s objectives.
The appointee will develop and manage WA-UK’s Communication & Community Development strategy in coordination with the Fundraising Officer, the Programmes Officer, and in partnership with Taawon. We’re looking for a team player who will devise communication strategies and produce content that informs and inspires multiple audiences including supporters, donors and other stakeholders. You will set outreach targets, play an integral role in advancing campaigns – off-line and on-line – to advance the objectives of the charity and actively manage the website. The post-holder will also provide administrative support and ensure the smooth running of the office
Duties & Key Responsibilities
Communications, outreach and community engagement
Guided by WA-UK’s objectives and strategic priorities and working in collaboration with its key partners:
· develop and lead on implementing WA-UK’s communication and community development strategy;
· produce content that informs and generates knowledge for the benefit of multiple audiences including supporters, donors and stakeholders; and utilise different mediums through which to disseminate that content;
· set outreach targets and grow and diversify the charity’s audience;
· devise and manage campaigns (offline and online) to advance WAUK’s objectives;
· regularly update website content (including quarterly e-news), WAUK Facebook page, X, Instagram profiles, LinkedIn;
· liaise with Taawon to coordinate messaging and appeals as and when necessary;
· maintain and update mailing lists;
· with the fundraising officer, promote the charity’s public profile (directly and indirectly) including through participation in multiple fora and with other stakeholders, charities, NGOs operating in the humanitarian space;
· promote opportunities for grassroots initiatives to engage with WA-UK.
Support and reporting
The appointee will:
· provide support to the programme officer and fundraising officer as and when needed
· provide the board with regular updates on the implementation of the communications and community engagement strategy
· contribute to the production of reports issued by and for the board including the annual report.
Administration
The appointee will be responsible for:
· basic book-keeping;
· monitoring and processing donations (digital and postal), responding to donors and updating databases;
· answering calls & inquiries including by email and post;
· general office admin tasks such as filing, maintaining office supplies.
Person Specification
Qualifications
We seek an appointee with strong literacy, numeracy, and analytical skills, backed by critical
thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication skills, demonstrated through relevant
qualifications or experience. You will be a team player who is proactive, driven and ambitious to excel with good attention to detail.
Essential experience
· a track record as a communications officer in the development sector.
· experience conducting research and drafting content on development related matters for a diverse audience.
· experience creating digital content – written and visual – for different purposes such as appeals and news items.
· a successful record of working in a team including with partners based overseas.
· proven ability in developing professional networks, partnerships, and external representation.
Essential knowledge and skills
• excellent team-working skills.
• excellent drafting skills and an ability to convey key messages clearly and concisely.
• excellent communication and reporting skills.
• advanced computer skills in MS Office, especially Excel and Word.
• attention to detail, organisational and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently and under pressure.
• excellent numeracy skills.
Personal qualities and competencies
• strong interpersonal skills.
• be driven, proactive, focussed, and able to spot and create opportunities.
• strong organisation/planning skills and ability to plan and deliver against targets
• strong time management skills and ability to prioritise, multi-task and work under pressure.
• ability to deal with information confidentially and respond with sensitivity.
• ability to resolve differences and negotiate to accommodate difference.
· Arabic language skills
Personal attributes and other requirements
· ability to work weekends/evenings on occasion to support events and other activities in the UK, and to travel overseas where necessary.
· commitment to a zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation & abuse/safeguarding.
· commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities.
· ability to apply awareness of diversity issues to all areas of work.
· able to work flexibly in emergencies and meet deadlines.
· a commitment to WA-UK’s vision, mission and values and a passion for empowering Palestinians.
· commitment to abide by organisational policies, codes of conduct and practices.
· commitment to treat with confidentiality any data or sensitive information about individuals, organisations, clients, and employees at WA-UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Charity People are thrilled to be partnering with the a well renowned institute for the prevention of blindness in their search for a Head of Fundraising and Partnerships - a pivotal role that will lead the development and delivery of a crucial fundraising programme, with a strong focus on Trusts and Foundations and collaborative funding opportunities.
"Over 1 billion people, live with vision loss that could have been avoided or treated.
Public health challenges at this scale, require collective action by governments, private sector, civil society and the public.
We hold the collective power and influence to work with leaders, funders and governments around the world to ensure eye health gets the political, health and development priority it needs. Eye health is not an optional extra. It is vital to ensuring people reach their full potential at school, at work and beyond.
We have significantly increased our income, reach and impact over the last 5 years - and we have big plans to continue to accelerate action to end avoidable sight loss by 2030. As our new Head of Fundraising and Partnerships your experience, expertise and relationship building approach will be key to us achieving our income goals."
Nick Parker Director of Development and Operations at the charity
This is a unique opportunity to join a mission-driven organisation that brings together a powerful network of over 250 member organisations working to end avoidable sight loss worldwide. As the Head of Fundraising and Partnerships, you'll play a key role in supporting the institution's global advocacy, campaigns, and knowledge workstreams by building strategic partnerships to secure new philanthropic income streams.
The Role
- Permanent, full-time
- Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 per annum
- Location: UK (with London HQ)
- Flexible working
- Generous holiday entitlement and benefits package (30 days annual leave)
- Opportunity to travel overseas for key international events
- Interviews scheduled for 24th and 25th July
This is an exciting opportunity to shape and lead a global philanthropic campaign. You'll work closely with the institution's member organisations to identify and deliver joint funding opportunities, while cultivating high-value relationships with institutional funders and high net worth individuals. Your work will directly support the institution's strategic priorities and help drive meaningful change in global eye health.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the strategy and delivery of new philanthropic income streams to support our core work.
- Develop and launch a new global fundraising campaign, to reach new donors and supporters.
- Undertake the research needed to identify potential donors, networks and synergies to our work and that of our members.
- Develop strong and impactful cases of support and funding applications.
- Build effective partnerships with the institution's member organisations to unlock joint funding opportunities.
- Cultivate and steward high-value relationships with institutional funders and high net worth individuals.
Top 3 priorities for the first 6 months
- Develop and launch a new global fundraising campaign.
- Build effective partnerships with member organisations to unlock new joint funding opportunities to support our regional and global activities.
- Review and update our cases for support, prospect identification and cultivation approaches.
About You
We're looking for a visionary and experienced fundraiser who can:
- Demonstrate a strong track record of securing major gifts from Trusts, Foundations or other sources.
- Build and maintain trusted strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Communicate with clarity and impact, both in writing and in person.
- Navigate complex organisational relationships and manage multiple priorities with professionalism.
What's on Offer
- The opportunity to lead a new global philanthropic campaign.
- A flexible, inclusive, and collaborative global working culture.
- Access to networks and resources that support your personal and professional wellbeing.
If this role inspires you to make your next career move, please get in touch with Kevin at Charity People to find out more about how to apply.
Closing date: Monday 21st July
Interview Date: 24th/25th July
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please inform Kevin if you require any assistance or adjustment to help ensure the application process works for you.
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
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Civitas Charity Recruitment are delighted to be working with a leading national public interest legal organisation seeking a capable, collaborative, and motivated solicitor to join its exceptional casework team. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful litigation that defends rights and holds power to account.
Role Overview
The postholder will work on a mixed immigration/asylum and public law caseload, including individual representation and strategic litigation. Supervised by a Lead Lawyer, the role offers collaboration across legal, research, and policy teams, and involves occasional training and public legal education activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a sustainable legal aid-funded caseload
- Provide expert legal advice and conduct litigation
- Contribute to research, training, and policy work
- Collaborate across internal teams and external networks
About You
- Qualified solicitor (or equivalent) with Immigration & Asylum Law Accreditation (Senior Caseworker level)
- Experience in public law and/or immigration litigation
- Strong legal research and communication skills
- Commitment to social justice and public law principles
Terms
• Permanent contract, based in Central London with flexible working options
• Full-time or part-time (min. 28 hours/week)
• Salary: £41,443.97 (pro-rata)
• Excellent leave and pension provisions
Application Process
An anonymised recruitment process is in place to ensure fairness and equity. Applications are welcomed from candidates of all backgrounds. The deadline for applications is Sunday 3 August 2025.
Interviews: Tuesday 2 & Thursday 4 September 2025.
For further details and how to apply, please contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment for a full JD.
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Salary: £34,300 - £37,300
Contract: Full-time/permanent
Location: London Hybrid – 1 day per week in the office
Closing date: 28th July
Benefits: 28 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays, after one years’ service you’ll have the option to buy and sell and additional week. Increased employer pension contributions based on employee ie, if you pay 5%, they pay 7%.
Are you an experienced relationship fundraiser looking for an opportunity to step up as a Senior Philanthropy Executive? Excellent – we’re working with the incredible Prostate Cancer UK as they seek a Senior Philanthropy Executive to join their team in what is a very exciting period for them.
This role will be instrumental in driving high-value income across Philanthropy, responsible for securing five- and six-figure gifts from charitable trusts, foundations, and major donors. You’ll also take the lead on the charity’s high value giving club, ‘The Pioneers’, developing a fresh strategy to grow its membership and deepen supporter engagement.
This is a brilliant opportunity for someone with strong experience in high value fundraising to step into a pivotal role, combining strategic thinking with hands-on relationship management, and contribute to their most ambitious fundraising appeal yet.
To be successful as the Senior Philanthropy Executive, you will need:
- Excellent knowledge and experience of working in a Philanthropy or corporate fundraising environment
- A proven track record of securing five-figure gifts from major donors or charitable trusts
- Previous experience managing or significantly contributing to giving clubs or membership schemes
If you would like to have an informal discussion, please give us a call and ask for Jake.
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment is a specialist charity recruitment agency. We use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs.
We are passionate about improving equality across the sector — you can read more about our commitment to diversity on our website.
We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.
If enough applications are received, the charity reserves the right to end the application period sooner.
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Deafblind UK supports people who have both sight and hearing loss. You’ll be welcomed into our big family of clinical, operational and administrative staff who are all passionate about making life better for our members. Working for Deafblind UK is flexible and friendly. We support a healthy work-life balance and from the moment you join us, you will be fully supported by the wider team. You will also get a generous annual leave allowance and access to our Westfield Health Cash Plan.
We are looking to recruit a full-time officer to join our Charitable Services team delivering employability support for individuals with a sight and hearing loss across Greater London.
We are seeking a good self-motivated planner with experience of employment services who can develop our delivery of the service across London, helping people to identify and reach their chosen goals. You will have a good track record of delivering support in one to one situations and also in group settings, both face to face and online. You'll also need to be an effective networker who can create and maintain relationships with a wide range of partner organisations.
The people we support have varying degrees of sensory loss, from the mild to the more profound. We are committed to respecting and celebrating the unique personalities and aspirations of each individual as we work with them to identify the most empowering bespoke action plan for them.
Please note that prior experience of working with people with sensory loss is helpful but not essential for this role, as all relevant training will be provided.
Contact us for further details of the job role on 0800 132 320.
The Company
We support people who have combined sight and hearing loss which affects their access to information, mobility, and communication. We help them to live with their condition and to build their confidence and independence.
Deafblindness affects everyone in different ways. Some people might have mild sight and hearing loss whereas others can’t see or hear anything. It can be isolating and lonely and can lead to mental health issues - but it’s far more common than many people realise. Around 450,000 people are affected by sight and hearing loss in the UK.
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Weekdays
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Office based in central London with regular independent travel across Greater London required.
Application Instructions
To apply please provide a CV and one page cover letter demonstrating your previous experience and suitability. AI generated letters will be overlooked.
Registered Charity
101 - 500
We support people who have combined sight and hearing loss which affects their access to information, mobility and communication.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Senior Bid and Funding Officer is a new role for Involve as we seek to build the infrastructure to support the growth that we have experienced in recent years. This role will sit within our Finance & Support Services function and will work alongside colleagues at all levels in the Innovation & Practice, Capacity Building & Standards and Advocacy & Communications functions to identify and provide compelling proposals in response to fundraising and tender opportunities.
As Senior Bid and Funding Officer you will be responsible for identifying fundraising opportunities to bring forwards to the team for evaluation and coordinating the submission of returns ensuring high quality tenders are produced that meet the needs of funders and commissioners. You will support function leads in monitoring fundraising outcomes and comparing to income generation targets, developing a database of funders and improving tender response processes to reduce the administrative burden of tender responses without compromising on quality.
Our ideal candidate will have experience of managing the tender return process in other organisations, either in a commercial or charitable sector environment. You will bring strong project management skills, be able to coordinate tender submissions to set deadlines and have an inquisitive mindset to enjoy researching opportunities and thinking creatively how Involve can meet funder requirements while also advancing our mission.
We work across the UK, with offices in Belfast and London. Many of our staff work from home across the UK or in a hybrid pattern, rather than being based at one of our offices, though we meet up regularly as a team. We are flexible but you must be comfortable with regular travel both for project work and for Involve team activities. Must be able to travel to deliver work across the UK.
Please see our website for more details.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
As Health & Wellbeing Coach Lead, you will oversee and support a small team of coaches, while also delivering personalised, one-to-one coaching yourself. Working closely with Primary Care colleagues and community partners, you’ll help design and deliver a person-centred, holistic programme that empowers people to manage their health and wellbeing more confidently and reduce reliance on clinical interventions.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
At Bexley Voluntary Services Council (BVSC), we’re passionate about strengthening our local voluntary and community sector to make a real difference.
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At Samaritans, we’re dedicated to reducing suicide and supporting those who need us most. We’re looking for a Trust and Grants Fundraiser to join our team and play a crucial role in securing funding to deliver life-saving services.
• £35,000 - £38,000 per annum (full time)
• Full time or part time hours considered (full hours is 35 hours per week)
• Permanent contract
• Hybrid working: Linked to our Ewell (Surrey) office. There is an option to occasionally work from an office space in London Bridge.
• In-person working: Meeting in person and working collaboratively are things we value.
• The team currently works from the Ewell office one day a week (Tuesdays).
• We are passionate about flexible working, talk to us about your preferences.
Why Join Us?
• Be part of a supportive, ambitious, and collaborative fundraising team.
• Help secure significant grants to deliver impactful programmes.
• Enjoy a flexible, hybrid working environment.
Keen to learn more about the role?
Watch this video from our current Trust and Grants Fundraiser, Aine.
About the Role
As our Trust and Grants Fundraiser, you’ll lead on generating income from high value grants. Focusing on developing our high value trust portfolio, the role will mobilise funders in order to generate funding to support Samaritans strategic projects nationally and the Samaritans Branch Network.
Your responsibilities will include:
• Bid development and writing
• Supporter care and stewardship
• Financial Management
What We’re Looking For
• Proven experience in creating and delivering applications to funders and successfully securing high value (5-figure+) grants
• Experience of managing a portfolio of funding relationships and understanding of funder grant management requirements
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of the application / bid process for large grants.
• Excellent communication, storytelling and presentation skills, both verbal and written.
Job Description is here
Why Samaritans?
We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to supporting our employees to thrive. By joining us, you’ll be making a real difference in the lives of others while developing your skills in a positive and forward-thinking environment.
Working at Samaritans
For further information about Samaritans, including our charity structure, values, employee benefits, and application process, please read our recruitment brochure available here. You can also visit our careers website to access this.
Being Inclusive
We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from disabled, racialised minority and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans.
We’re committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences. Samaritans is a place where your voice matters. We also recognise the value that people with lived experience bring to our work.
Application
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please upload your CV and answer some application questions. Applications close at 9 am on 18 July, with video interviews taking place after 23 July.
Application Questions include;
1. Tell us about your experience and track record in creating and delivering applications to funders and successfully securing high value (5-figure+) grants. 250 words max
2. What interests you about Samaritans and the cause? What do you think makes us compelling to a funder? 250 words max
3. Tell us about your experience in managing a portfolio of funding relationships you’ve your understanding of funder grant management requirements. 250 words max
We kindly ask that you don’t rely on AI tools for your application answers, cover letter or to generate interview answers. We want to see your own unique ideas and writing skills. We want your application to stand out from the rest and showcase your own strengths.
Apply now and help us create a future where fewer people die by suicide now and help us continue to be there for people when it matters most.
