Support service manager jobs

If you are a skilled fundraising administrator, who thrives on variety and challenge, this is an opportunity to join a small, flexible and growing charity with ambitious plans for the future. 

Please see the attached Job Description for further details of the role. 

To apply, please send us a concise CV (of no more than two pages) and cover letter.

Please be aware sifted candidates will be contacted and asked to provide a presentation, in a format of your choosing, outlining why you are the right person for the role.

All applications are through Charity Jobs site. 

The closing date is Monday 25th August 2025. 

Location: Northmead House, Creekmoor – CAN operates hybrid working

Hours: 25 hours per week

Salary: £31,000 pro rata

Contract length: Fixed term 12-month contract

Closing date: 9am on Monday 8th September 2025

Interviews: Thursday 18th September 2025

Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children, young people and families? Do you thrive in partnership environments and want to help shape inclusive, community-led services?

Community Action Network (CAN) is looking for a dynamic and collaborative Transformation Lead – Children & Young People to lead the next phase of our work with the Early Help Partnership (EHP) and Families First Programme (FFP) across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

This is a unique opportunity to build on the strong foundations we’ve already laid, bringing together voluntary and community sector (VCS) partners, supporting the development of Family Hubs, and embedding co-production at the heart of local reform.

In this role, you will:

• Coordinate strategic VCS involvement in the Early Help and Families First transformation.
• Strengthen relationships between the VCS and Family/Youth Hubs.
• Ensure young people and families help shape the services that support them.
• Lead communications and engagement across the partnership.
• Champion inclusion, amplify community voice, and promote the vital role of the VCS.

You’ll work closely with BCP Council and other statutory partners, ensuring the VCS is a visible and valued part of this multi-agency transformation.

About you

You’re a natural connector with a passion for community-led change. You understand the value of the voluntary and community sector and how it works alongside public services to support children, young people and families.

You’ll be confident building strong, professional relationships with a wide range of partners, especially young people, community organisations, and statutory agencies. You’ll be experienced in coordinating projects, facilitating engagement, and making sure voices are heard at every level.

You’re organised, proactive, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team. Most importantly, you bring energy, empathy, and a collaborative spirit to everything you do.

What we can offer in return

In return we offer a competitive salary and great benefits, including contributory pension scheme, 25 days holiday (pro-rata) plus all bank holidays, season train ticket loan, flexible working and much more.

37 hours per week / £27,110 per annum / permanent / Monday-Thursday 9-5pm; Friday 9-4.30pm.

 is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be. We do this by providing a safe home, increasing life skills and self-confidence, and improving emotional wellbeing and mental health.

We are looking for a Rent and Housing Administrator to join our small, dispersed Rent Team within Housing and Property Services.

In delivering this role, you will provide a highly responsible administrative service to our colleagues who manage property payment (rent/arrears) collections, lease/housing management and compliance delivery within the organisation.

You will ensure that all internal systems hold accurate and up to date for;

• Rent/former arrears accounts
• Lease and Housing Management information
• Resident information
• Property and Compliance data

This is a dynamic role where you will work closely, building effective communication links across the Asset and Housing Management Team and the Finance Team to enable proactive and effective information posting and up to date property/compliance information.

In addition, you will support the wider Asset Management Team within administrative and system related tasks and work flexibly where necessary to attend team meetings and liaise with colleagues which may include traveling to YMCA DLG sites.

ABOUT YOU: We know that there are great candidates who will not fit everything described, or who have important skills we have not mentioned. If that is you, please do not hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself.

You will already have experience working in a varied administrative role, competent in using software packages (MS Office applications) and rent/ payment databases.

You will be an effective communicator at all levels with both colleagues and external partners, with the ability to self-motivate, work using your initiative and prioritise your workload. You will appreciate the need for an eye for detail, have demonstrable experience of reconciling data and other financial information. 

In addition, you will have a basic understanding of the key risks, challenges and opportunities for young people which may impact on their ability to pay rent, along with a basic understanding of supported housing.

If you would like any further information or an informal discussion about this post, please contact

Should you require any assistance with our application process, please email us at 

CLOSING DATE: Sunday 14 September 2025 at midnight. We reserve the right to close this advert early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Successful candidates will already have the right to live and work in the UK without restrictions. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role

An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment. 

Accessibility If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us.

YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced DBS (including the Children’s and Adults’ barred lists) check, along with a reference and background check carried out by a third-party service provider. 

Café Team Leader
Location: Oxford, OX1 1BP
Salary: £26,250 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time. Tuesday-Saturday 9am-5pm (negotiable
Probation: 3 months

Details

Our café is an important part of the gallery, and our Cafe Team Leader is responsible for providing a welcoming, friendly environment, serving a high quality menu with excellent customer service. This is an operational and hands on role where the large majority of time is spent planning and preparing the café food and drinks and interacting with the general public. The Chef Manager is also responsible for the supervision and the rota management of our café staff and will collaborate closely with our Head of Commercial to maximise profits and further develop the Café in line with the Gallery’s aims and objectives.

Person Specification

Essential Skills & Experience

• Team Leadership in a café or restaurant environment.
• A passion for preparing good quality fresh food with the drive to create new recipes and experiment with new ideas that respond to the Gallery’s programme.
• Menu development experience, with the ability to change and adapt depending on visitors’ feedback.
• Excellent eye for detail and food presentation, a passion for artful food creation.
• A flexible, innovative and proactive approach to sales strategies and solutions.
• Experience of working in a similar café environment including exposure to the duties outlined above (specifically food preparation, cooking, stock ordering and management, cash handling and till usage).
• Level 2 or over NVQ Qualification or equivalent.
• Qualifications in Level 2 Hygiene, Food Allergens Awareness and Working in Licensed Premises. Willingness to train to Level 3.
• Barista experience, making a range of coffees and hot drinks.
• Understanding of Allergens and dietary requirements.
• Experience of negotiating prices with new suppliers.
• A high regard for customer service and satisfaction.
• Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative and without supervision.
• Staff management experience.
• You need to be enthusiastic, approachable and above all an absolute team player.

Desirable Skills &Experience

• Rota management experience.
• Flexibility to work some weekends & evenings.
• An interest in contemporary art.

Benefits

Employees are entitled to a staff discount in the Modern Art Oxford Shop and Café. There is an Employee Assistance Programme through Gemelli, and a series of discounts and salary sacrifice schemes through BHN Extras.

Notes

Modern Art Oxford is one of the UK’s most exciting and influential contemporary art organisations, renowned for its bold and ambitious artistic programme that promotes diversity and internationalism and celebrates contemporary art as a progressive agent of social change.

Modern Art Oxford welcomes more than 100,000 visitors each year with 10,000 attendances in creative learning and participation activities. The organisation’s digital content reaches 450,000 through Modern Art Oxford’s digital channels annually. Through a wide range of high-quality content creation and programming, Modern Art Oxford aims to make contemporary art accessible and engaging to the widest audience and to promote creativity in all of its visual forms. Over the last 50 years Modern Art Oxford has brought some of the world’s most important artists to the city, and the UK, and has developed an international reputation for pioneering emerging and under-represented artists.

Closing Date: Ongoing - please complete your application ASAP to avoid disappointment.

The right is reserved to extend or close this role before the advertised date. 

Interested?

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

Modern Art Oxford is a registered charity and relies on core funding from Arts Council England and Oxford City Council, and the generous support of individuals, trusts and foundations, sponsors, and friends.

No agencies please.

Join a rewarding new initiative supporting local people facing food insecurity

Job Title:Pantry Co-ordinator

Location: Nottingham

Hours: Part-time, 22.5 hours per week

Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract (with potential extension)

Salary:£15087.60 per annum

About FareShare Midlands

FareShare Midlands is the region’s largest food redistribution charity, tackling inequality, transforming lives and ensuring no good food goes to waste. We rescue surplus food and redistribute it to 650 local charities and community organisations, feeding 60,000 people every week. We also invest in communities, providing education, training and volunteering opportunities, helping over 700 individuals to date to build a better future. Together, we’re fighting hunger, reducing food waste and creating opportunities across the Midlands. Learn more or read our latest Annual Report Snapshot by going to our website. 

FareShare Midlands is proud to partner with Muslim Hands to launch a new Community Pantry network in Nottingham. This exciting initiative will redistribute healthy surplus food to support communities in need - tackling food waste and providing affordable food to those who need it most

The Role

The Pantry Coordinator will play a vital hands-on role in both developing and managing the daily operations of these new community food pantries.  They will be responsible for managing food supplies, while embedding food safety guidelines and best practices at every stage.  They will implement effective systems to ensure smooth service delivery while continuously consulting with the community to refine and improve the pantries’ operations.

As a critical role in the success of the trial, the Pantry Coordinator will monitor performance, measure impact, and drive continuous improvement to enhance service quality. Additionally, they will create and maintain an inclusive, welcoming space where individuals and families can access food with dignity.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Management

• Collaborate with supply chain, member services, and depot teams to ensure pantries receive an appropriate mix of high-quality, nutritious and culturally appropriate food that meets community needs
• Oversee and provide hands-on support with receiving, storing, and displaying food across all pantry sites
• Monitor and manage inventory to ensure adequate food for all attendees and minimise any waste
• Implement systems to maintain cleanliness, organisation, and operational efficiency within the pantry
• Ensure all food safety and hygiene standards are consistently met
• Drive our vans to deliver food from the depot to the pantries as required – we will provide an induction to support you

Community Engagement

• Work closely with pantry community leads and partner venues to foster strong collaboration and build community resilience
• Build positive relationships with pantry members, ensuring their needs are understood and addressed
• Use community consultation and feedback to continuously enhance the pantry experience
• Promote a supportive, inclusive, and non-judgmental environment for all users
• Support outreach activities to engage underserved or hard-to-reach groups, working with network partners such as social prescribers where appropriate
• Signpost pantry users to additional support services when needed, helping them access broader assistance

Volunteer Coordination

• Recruit, train, and manage a team of pantry volunteers, ensuring they are well-supported
• Provide ongoing guidance to enable volunteers to deliver excellent service
• Monitoring and Reporting
• Track pantry usage and prepare regular reports on attendance, food distribution, and key outcomes
• Gather feedback from pantry members to identify areas for improvement
• Ensure full compliance with all relevant policies, including health and safety, food safety, safeguarding and data protection
• Strategic Input
• Work with the wider project team to develop and implement strategies for improving and expanding pantry services
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and best practice sharing to enhance long-term sustainability

Common/Shared Responsibilities

• Undertake Staff Induction Programme as devised, and assist, as requested, in the induction and training of new staff, trainees and volunteers.
• Participate in staff meetings, team meetings, supervision meetings, appraisals, training, team development sessions, working groups and other meetings as required.
• Be mindful of and practice Adhere to FareShare Midlands Values and Behaviours framework in everyday activities and interactions with others.
• Share responsibility for good Health and Safety practices, reporting any concerns to line management.
• Take shared responsibility for training and development, reviewing development needs and plans at Supervisions and Appraisals, including keeping up to date with best practice and training methods.
• Ensure effective use of FareShare Midlands systems, processes and procedures as relevant to each role.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with colleagues including working collaboratively across FareShare Midlands.
• Encourage and promote equality, diversity and inclusion inside and outside of Fareshare Midlands and in day to day activities and interactions, reporting any concerns to line management. 
• Be a responsible ambassador and representative of FareShare Midlands

Person Specification

Essential Experience

• Proven experience in actively contributing to project delivery
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and support teams to achieve successful outcomes
• Track record of building and maintaining strong internal and external working relationships
• Experience in developing and implementing effective systems and processes
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Familiarity with the food sector, including food safety and handling procedures

Personal Qualities

• A confident and effective communicator across all levels
• A team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Highly organised, with strong time management, prioritisation, and planning abilities
• Self-motivated and adaptable with the ability to work independently and make informed decisions
• Results driven, with strong relationship-building skills and the ability to foster engagement
• A problem-solving mindset, with a focus on continuous service improvement
• Passionate about FareShare’s mission and values, demonstrating a commitment to food security and community support
• Willing to travel to pantry locations
• Minimum 1 year’s driving experience, with no more than 3 points on driving license
• Ability to confidently drive a long-wheelbase van safely and efficiently
• Willing to undertake any other reasonable duties to support the charity’s operations

​Desirable Experience

• Experience working with diverse groups of people, including different ages, abilities, ethnicities and cultures
• Experience in the charity, social enterprise, or community sector
• Experience in volunteering and managing volunteers
• Knowledge and experience of promoting inclusion and accessibility
• Food Safety Level 3 Certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Experience in stakeholder reporting, with the ability to produce clear and concise reports

How to Apply

To apply, please submit:

• A covering letter explaining your interest in working for FareShare Midlands and outlining your suitability for the role.
• Your CV.

Please note: Applications that do not include a covering letter addressing both your interest in FareShare Midlands and your suitability for the role will not be considered.

We continue to strive to ensure that the profile of our staff and volunteers reflects the diverse communities we serve across the Midlands. As such we encourage and welcome applications from all our communities. We particularly welcome applications from people from ethnically diverse backgrounds as they are currently under-represented within FareShare Midlands. 

Applicants must have the “Right to Work” in the UK for the full duration of the project.

Please note: Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert; therefore, we may bring the closing date forward at any time. We encourage early applications.

Sports Coordinator

Can you make sure that there is an exciting sports offer for young people aged 8 to 19 (up to 25 for those with additional needs), at this local Youth Zone?

Coordinators are crucial members of the delivery team, responsible for an exciting programme of activities for their given area.

If you have a passion for sport and putting young people first, then we want to hear from you!

Position: Sports Coordinator

Location: London W12 7TF

Salary: £31,200 per annum

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours (inc. evenings and weekends)

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 1st September 2025

About the Role

Coordinators are crucial members of the delivery team, responsible for an exciting programme of activities. As Sports Coordinator, you will work across all Youth Zone sessions and have responsibility for:

• Management of the Gym, Boxing, Climbing Wall, Sports Hall, and MUGA offer Management of up to 20 youth workers across the Sports offer
• Management of external partnerships with local organisations to enhance the offer The Sports Offer is the heart of the Youth Zone, buzzing with activities, games and engaging with young people.
• Ensuring there is a high-quality, creative and fun offer, focussed on the needs of young people and in line with the Youth Zone's aspirations to provide members with the best possible experiences and opportunities.

You will have a passion to put young people first and you will be responsible for the continuous improvement of the delivery and inputting towards the strategic delivery plan for the Youth Zone.

This is a fun, exciting and challenging role in a new, growing, and ambitious charity and no two days will be the same.

Once you click to apply, you will be able to read the full Job Pack and scope of the role.

About You

You will have a relevant qualification in Youth Work or Sports Development (or substantial demonstrable experience across multiple sports disciplines and evidence of ongoing professional development, for example Safeguarding, Health & Safety, Management) and the ability to officiate and lead a range of Sports activities/projects.

With proven experience of working with young people aged 8 to 19 (up to 25 for those with additional needs) in a range of settings, you will have experience of engaging vulnerable, disengaged or hard to reach young people in activities in-line with relevant guidance and good practice. We are also looking for someone with experience of managing a staff team, ideally including volunteers.

You will need to have a willingness to work evenings and 4 of the sessions across the 7 day a week provision and to cover events, holidays and staff absence.

If you’re excited about this role but your past experience does not align perfectly with every requirement in the person specification, we encourage you to still apply and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable for this role. You may be just the right candidate.

About the Organisation

Hammersmith & Fulham (H&F) is a London Borough of wide disparities, with an acute need for youth services. This vast difference between those living in different parts of our borough can lead to radically different life outcomes. The Youth Zone is a vital provision that will make a huge impact on the lives of young people, and on the whole borough, levelling the playing field for our young people.

Open 7 days a week, while schools are closed - that’s evenings and weekends, plus all through the school holidays. We offer a safe and active space for young people to flourish in their leisure time, where their interests can be nurtured, and they can grow as individuals. This is a charity that the whole community can be proud of, and you can be part of that journey

As an equal opportunities’ employer, applications are welcome from under-represented groups; in particular from Black, Asian, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of LGBTQ+ communities.  Our dedicated Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Group, with support from the Senior Leadership Team, is actively promoting and advancing diversity and inclusion at OnSide, ensuring a culture where everyone can be themselves and thrive.

The charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable groups. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. They value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Due to the nature of the role, the successful candidate must be female, in accordance with Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.

You may have experience in areas such as Youth Work, Youth Worker, Children’s Worker, Children’s Support Worker, SEND Youth Work, SEND Youth Worker, SEND Children’s Worker, SEND Children’s Support Worker, SEND Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Holiday Club, Activities Coordinator, SEND Activities Coordinator, Sports, Sports Coach, Boxing Coach, PE. #INDNFP

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

Location: Hybrid, Old Street, London
Department: Supporter Marketing and Public Fundraising
Salary: £32,656 per annum (i.e. pro-rata to the full time equivalent of £40,237 per annum)
Hours: 28 hours (4 days) per week
Contract Type: Permanent
 
Plan International UK is a global children’s charity striving for an equal world. One where every child can reach their full potential and every girl can choose her own future.
 
We bring people together to protect children’s rights and keep girls safe, in school and in control of their bodies – even when disaster strikes. And we won’t stop until we are all equal.
 
We are looking for a Website Officer to join our team and help drive digital engagement.
 
You’ll manage and optimise our website to ensure it effectively communicates our mission, supports fundraising, and delivers outstanding user experience.
 
What you’ll do:

• Manage and update website content using Drupal 10
• Optimise user journeys and website performance
• Support CRO and UX testing initiatives
• Collaborate with internal teams and agencies
• Analyse performance using GA4 and SEO tools

 
What you bring:
 

• Experience with Drupal, HTML/CSS/JavaScript
• Strong UX, SEO, and CRO skills
• Confident with GA4 and Google Tag Manager
• A collaborative, proactive and inclusive mindset

 
We offer a hybrid working model from our London office and the opportunity to help shape the digital experience of a charity that fights for every child’s right to learn, lead, and thrive.
 
Please note, this role is not eligible for sponsorship and therefore we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role.
 
The deadline for applications is 23:59 on Friday 29 August 2025
First interviews will take place on Wednesday 10 September 2025
Second interviews will take place on Tuesday 16 September 2025
 
We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children, young people and adults in our work. We, therefore, apply rigorous recruitment and selection processes to ensure that only those who are suitable are recruited to work for us. Accordingly, appointment to all our roles is subject to a range of vetting checks and for this role this will include a Basic Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working for us; this will depend on the circumstances of any offences.
 
Plan International UK is committed to being an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
 
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CEO

We are looking for an experienced leader to join the charity in this part-time role.

Position: CEO

Location: Milton Keynes

Hours: Part-time, 3 days/22.5 hours per week

Salary: £65,000 pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 17 September 2025

The Role

The current CEO, Denise Stygal-Watson, has done a fantastic job since joining the charity over four years ago and will be handing over an organisation at an exciting time in its development. We have a strong senior management team in place, enjoy robust processes, solid reporting, accountability and financial rigour and, while there are inevitably challenges, there is everything to play for going forward.

Great work has already been done but the charity needs to continue to build its network, develop partnerships with local companies, as well as grow its donor income, including legacies, to build on its base of earned income from its retail revenue. Ambitious for our growth and commercially minded, our new CEO will have the opportunity to make a significant impact and to focus externally, to be the ambassador for Age UK Milton Keynes, to raise its profile and promote the opportunities available to the people and organisations who can benefit from partnering with us.

Main responsibilities include:

• Strategic leadership and vision
• To provide clear and forward-thinking leadership to ensure Age UK Milton Keynes remains resilient, relevant and impactful in a changing environment
• Financial leadership and fundraising
• To grow income from all sources, encouraging new avenues of income generation through services and growth.
• To be responsible for the effective, strong leadership and management of the staff, volunteers, the organisation and its resources.
• Governance and compliance
• Service development and delivery
• To actively promote, explore and develop ways of working with organisations and statutory agencies within Milton Keynes

If you feel you are the right person to join our board, we would be delighted to hear from you!

About You

We are looking for someone with a proven track record of leadership and management across a range of responsibilities at senior level – ideally gained in the corporate sector.

You will also have:

• Substantial experience of business planning development and delivery
• Financial acumen – experience of financial management and control, including budget oversight and cost control
• Knowledge, experience and understanding of strategic planning and service development planning; including facilitation, implementation and review/evaluation and organisational change
• Track record in driving and supporting fundraising growth, developing networks and working with funding partners
• Demonstration of influencing and developing relationship with key stakeholders and senior opinion leaders including local authority or similar
• Track record as a leader of people, creating positive affirming environments for successful teams and an inclusive organisation

The Organisation

Age UK Milton Keynes was established in June 1978 as Age Concern and became Age UK Milton Keynes when Age Concern and Help the Aged were merged in 2011. Age UK Milton Keynes is a local independent charity working to improve the quality of life for all older people living in Milton Keynes.

At Age UK Milton Keynes we are committed to encouraging equity, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee/volunteer to feel respected and able to give their best. In the search for our new CEO we would be particularly pleased to receive applications from people who come from groups that are often underrepresented, knowing that our work only benefits from a truly diverse staff team.

You may have experience in other areas such as COO, CEO, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Executive Officer, Managing Director, Deputy CEO, Deputy COO.

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

The Community Development team at KCLSU are looking for a Fixture and Operations Coordinator to develop and deliver our competitions and operations service to our 3,600 Community Leaders, Volunteers and Representatives who run Student Group Activity and represent their student community.
 
Key responsibilities include;

• Delivering the operational management of fixtures, bookings, transport and competitions for Student Groups.
• Cultivating and maintaining key relationships and partnerships across the sector.
• Providing operational support across the Community Engagement Department.

 
To apply for this role, please fill in an application form and include a personal statement, detailing how you meet the person specification, which is attached. 
 
To be eligible to apply for this role you must:

• Be eligible to work in the UK, and provide proof of this (i.e. a passport/visa) when asked by KCLSU. Please note that KCLSU is unable to offer visa sponsorship.
• Have a National Insurance number, or be in the process of applying for one
• Not be a trustee of King’s College London Students’ Union

 
Salary
£33,628– £39,008. This is a KCLSU Band 4 role, and the successful candidate will be appointed on Spine Point 4.1
 
Hours
35
 
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About the ESU

The English-Speaking Union delivers high-quality oracy education programmes and projects across England and Wales. We believe every child should be able to make their voice heard and that oracy – speaking and listening – skills play a key part in this. Our debating, public speaking, and cultural exchange programmes aim to embed sustainable cultures of oracy in schools, and empower young people to engage with the world, to speak more confidently, and to listen to and understand different points of view. 

Role Overview

ESU Competition Leads host our ESU competitions, including the ESU Schools’ Mace Debating Competition, the ESU Public Speaking Competition and the ESU Performing Shakespeare Competition. The ESU Competition Lead is responsible for ensuring the smooth running of events (heats) throughout the competitions, with duties including Zoom hosting and MCing. If required, Competition Leads may sit on the judges’ panel and provide constructive feedback to students and teachers participating. You will also support and provide guidance for our volunteer judges, ensuring they have a positive experience while volunteering with the ESU. NB The ESU is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Therefore, we expect all contractors to share this commitment. All contractor appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Disclosure. 

Responsibilities

 For all competitions you will:

• Support and promote the charitable objectives of the ESU, acting as an ambassador for the organisation
• Assist the ESU Competitions Team in ensuring competition heats run smoothly and act as point of contact for schools and volunteers on the day of heats
• MC or compere Zoom and in-person heats, engaging both students and audience whilst following ESU scripts
• Be the technical host for Zoom ESU competition heats, setting up and hosting Zoom meetings, creating break-out rooms and acting as tech support throughout heats
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• Provide accurate heat results in a timely manner to the ESU Competitions Team
• Support volunteer judges and ensure they have a positive and rewarding experience
• If required, be part of judging panels at ESU competition heats (which may include acting as chair judge) offering fair, positive, constructive and unbiased feedback based on our judging criteria
• Follow the ESU’s safeguarding policies and provide oversight of safeguarding and equity requirements, in line with ESU policies
• Signpost teachers and volunteers to resources, other ESU programmes and additional support, such as through the ESU website
• Undertake training sessions for continual professional development

     Person Specification

Essential criteria:

• Be over 18 years of age and have the right to work in the UK
• Be confident in engaging with and motivating young people of different abilities and backgrounds
• A passion for education, social mobility and/or developing young people's oracy skills
• Fully proficient in the English language with excellent spoken language skills
• A confident and engaging public speaker with experience hosting events or judging
• Technically competent, with experience in using Zoom professionally, ideally as a meeting host
• The ability to engage with and motivate young people of different abilities and backgrounds
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Commitment and ability to deliver a minimum number of ESU events between November - June
• Able to participate in mandatory training days
• Have access to a vehicle or be willing to travel via public transport
• Commitment to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults

 Desirable criteria:

• Experience in debate, public speaking or the performing arts
• Experience of teaching or professionally coaching groups of young people of any age
• Experience in teaching oracy, performance, public speaking and/or debating
• Experience of participating in ESU programmes and/or competitions
• Experience of judging ESU programmes and/or competitions
• Experience of working with UK schools (state or independent)

​Application Process:

 1. Following application reviews, suitable candidates will be invited to attend an online interview.

2. Following this, you will then be invited to attend either an in-person or online training day. This will be a skill-enriching, interactive session on the ESU, Competitions, judging and day of management.

3. The ESU takes safeguarding very seriously. Following a successful and complete interview process, all applicants will be expected to complete a basic DBS Check and ESU safeguarding training.

4. Once you receive your DBS certificate, you will be fully onboarded as an ESU Competition Lead.

5. You will be sent our competition diary so that you can sign up and start judging, MCing and leading competition heats!

Note

 This Job Description is not a contract but is provided for a contractor’s guidance on the way in which the duties of the post are to be carried out. The content of the Job Description may change from time to time and the contractors will be consulted over any substantial changes. Other services, in line with the general scope of this role, may be requested as necessary."

About The Role
Location – homebased within Brighton and Hove with some face-to-face meetings throughout the month within Brighton and Hove.
Hours – 21 hours per week, we can be flexible with the hours you would like to work except Thursday 9am to 2pm for team meetings.
Travel – we do welcome non drivers, and cover travel expenses within the Brighton and Hove boundaries,  so you will need to live locally or be prepared to cover travel costs outside of that area.
We have an exciting and vital opportunity to join our welcoming and knowledgeable team and as a Dementia Adviser, working within the Brighton and Hove Memory Assessment Service! This alliance brings together the NHS and the Alzheimer’s Society, where the successful individual will work as part of the team to deliver advice, guidance and , signposting to people affected by dementia and their families and carers across the city.
 This is a hugely rewarding role that allows you to make a real difference in the lives of those affected by dementia, pre diagnosis and post diagnosis. You will be working mainly from home, but also you will be meeting colleagues and clients face to face throughout the month. Appointments and visits are booked and arranged on the behalf of the team, for you to support people in their homes where we interact face to face, over the telephone and virtually to give people the tools and knowledge to make informed decisions about their future. The team and wider society are proud to have a small but passionate and team with a welcoming and supportive culture.
About you

- Be an empathetic listener, and effective communicator who adapts their style to suit the audience – from carers and families to medical professionals and colleagues, using a non-judgemental manner and a person centred, empowering approach.
- Be able identify, signpost and refer people to services needed as a result of your assessment and that of the other professionals in the team.
- Able to work under pressure and work within Memory Assessment Services appointment system and processes.
- Possess good IT skills to be able to accurately record keep and using client record systems with meaningful and valuable data.

What you’ll focus on:

- Provide pre and post diagnosis advice and guidance within in Brighton and Hove.
- You will identify people’s needs and the services they may wish to access, give advice about how to live well with dementia and support the improvement of their sense of wellbeing.
- Support with advice and guidance in person, over the telephone, via virtual options or in writing from your own home, at the Memory Assessment Service, in clinic and home visits.
- Aim to reach people affected by dementia from all communities and work to make your service as inclusive as possible.

About Alzheimer's Society - who are we and what’s our mission?  

Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime.  

At Alzheimer’s Society, we’re the UK’s leading dementia charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding groundbreaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be.  

Together with our supporters, we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. 

Our values make sure that our focus is clear for the challenges and opportunities ahead and remind us of what we all stand for.  

Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging  

We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as part of a minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Alzheimer's Society.     

Our hiring process 

We want you to bring your whole self to the process. Applications are anonymised until interview stage, and we’re happy to support any adjustments. Share your feedback via our candidate survey when applying to help us improve. We may close early if we receive high interest (with 48 hours’ notice). Some roles may require a DBS check as part of our safer recruitment commitment. Thinking about using AI during the recruitment process? we know this can be helpful in many ways but remember to include your personal and authentic self too. Your voice and experience are what really set you apart. 

Giving back to you  

At Alzheimer’s Society, we value our people and take a total reward approach to pay and benefits. You’ll enjoy a generous double-matched pension scheme, 27 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays and wellbeing days), and access to a free Bupa Cash Plan, 24/7 EAP, Thrive mental wellbeing support, and virtual GP services. Our Society Plus platform offers exclusive discounts, wellbeing resources, and recognition schemes, while our flexible working, family-friendly policies, and life assurance provide peace of mind and work/life balance. We also offer a free Will-writing service and long service awards to recognise your ongoing commitment.

Chief Financial Officer

£75,000 - £85,000

The Catholic Diocese of Northampton

Northampton with some flexible working

Full-time, permanent

The Catholic Diocese of Northampton covers the traditional counties of Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire, together with the town of Slough, a Unitary Authority within Berkshire.

The Diocese is involved in many different areas of life. Not just in parishes, but also in schools, hospitals, prisons and religious communities; working with people with disabilities, and with the young and the old; promoting the value of family and of marriage; caring for the poor, the homeless and those who live at the margins of society.

With its southern edge resting on the Thames and its northern tip in the East Midlands, it is by no means the smallest English diocese. There are 69 principal parishes with another 26 "satellite churches", chapels of ease, and a few more Mass centres in private schools and other institutions. They are served by 48 active diocesan priests, assisted by 12 active priests from other dioceses and 18 from religious orders.

The diocese has 29 schools at primary/infant/junior level, 6 secondary schools, one 4-19 VA through-school, one private primary school, a private prep school, and one private girls’ boarding through-school. Between them they educate some 20,700 pupils.

The diocese is a registered charity, The Northampton Roman Catholic Diocesan Trust, and is also a registered company. There is one active trading subsidiary, RCDN Property Services Ltd, which provides project management for school projects. There are separate Trustees' Property, Investment and Health and Safety Committees.

The Chief Finance Officer (CFO) will provide strategic leadership and oversight of all financial operations across the Diocese. As a key member of the senior leadership team, the CFO will ensure financial sustainability, regulatory compliance, and effective stewardship of the Diocese’s resources in support of its mission to advance the Roman Catholic faith, and the role is pivotal in safeguarding and enhancing the Diocese’s Mission and the supporting physical estate for current and future generations.

Group Financial Controller | £675 - £700 per day (Umbrella) | Hybrid | London | 12-months

For a large international organisation, we are recruiting an Interim Group Financial Controller to focus on their short-term cash flow forecast model, intercompany, and trapped cash. Critically, this role will fully implement and embed the use of a 13-week short term cashflow forecast and will oversee the cash repatriation to the UK from overseas entities, liaising with Treasury, Tax, FP&A, Group Statutory Reporting, and the MSP. The Group Financial Controller will also lead monthly close, balance sheet integrity, intercompany processes and compliance, and develop insight and understanding of the company's working capital to drive initiatives to optimise.

Main Duties:

• Fully develop and embed the short-term 13-week cash flow forecast and process notes with the goal of transferring this to the MSP
• Coordinate work across Financial Control, Tax, and Treasury to improve cash repatriations to the UK (trapped cash)
• Leadership of change across global financial control activities including monthly-close, balance sheet integrity, intercompany processes and financial regulation compliance
• Partner with business units and regions to support change in the transactional finance activities, monthly close and financial compliance is carried out.
• Lead multiple stakeholders across territories to ensure consistent standards and performance including interaction with the MSP
• Drive improvement in understanding and reporting of working capital across the group and entities
• Key role in co-ordinating activity across Treasury, Tax, FP&A, Group Statutory reporting and the Managed Service Provider as well as overseas Finance teams to maximise accuracy
• Ensure strong Audit readiness, managing relationships with internal / external auditors
• Line management of 3 Finance Controllers (functional and business units)

Person Specification:

• Qualified Accountant with proven experience at Group-level Financial Control
• Experience of embedding and managing short-term cash-flow models and forecasting
• Experience of trapped cash and the repatriation of cash across multiple territories to the UK
• Strong intercompany experience
• Strong experience of bid data
• Experience of leading a geographically dispersed and culturally diverse team
• Experience leading a Finance team supporting multiple business models
• Experience working in a matrix management structure
• SAP experience
• Shared Services experience
• Experience of leading large change projects / initiatives

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As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

Can you spot a news angle a mile off?  Can you craft compelling statements and press releases that will grab journalists’ attention? We are looking for a talented and ambitious Senior Media Officer to join our friendly, hard-working team, dedicated to raising the profile of lung conditions and helping to improve the lives of the millions of people with them. 

Asthma + Lung UK is the only charity in the UK fighting for everyone with a lung condition, aiming for a world where everyone can breathe with healthy lungs. We fund cutting-edge research, provide advice and support for the 12 million people who will get a lung condition during their lifetime. We also campaign for clean air and for better NHS diagnosis and treatment.

Reporting to the Media Manager, you will use your skills to generate media coverage that raises awareness of the seriousness of lung conditions, stamps out misconceptions, communicates our campaigns, services and ground-breaking research and inspires people to support us. 

We are looking for someone with experience working in a busy press office and a strong news and storytelling instinct. You will have contacts with national journalists and be proactive, creative. Proficient at managing competing priorities, you will be able to turn around attention-grabbing press materials to tight deadlines.  Ideally, you will have experience working with researchers, university press offices or pharmaceutical companies to tell simple and compelling stories about science or medical research.

As well as a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits including 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), membership of a health cash plan, employee assistance programme, cycle-to-work scheme, interest-free annual season Travelcard loan and pension scheme. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation committed to being the driving force behind the transformation of lung health.

We will review applications continuously as they are received and reserve the right to appoint a suitable candidate prior to the stated closing date.

Location:  Hybrid working between the Aldgate, London office and home.

Salary:  £37,000 - £41,000 per annum

Contract: 12 months fixed-term and full-time.

Closing date: 11.59pm 01 September 2025