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Benevolent Grants Manager

£30.90 per hour | Hybrid Working | 2 Days per Week in London | Maternity Cover | Immediate Start

Are you an experienced grants professional with a background in grant-making, welfare support or charitable funding?

We are working with a respected charitable foundation to recruit an experienced Benevolent Grants Manager on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity to lead a well-established grants programme that provides vital support to individuals facing financial hardship, while contributing to the ongoing development and impact of the service.

The role is responsible for managing a grant-making service, assessing applications, overseeing grant decisions, monitoring outcomes and reporting on impact.

The Role Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the day-to-day delivery of a benevolent grant-making service
• Assessing grant applications and making funding decisions against agreed criteria
• Ensuring applicants receive a responsive, high-quality and supportive service
• Providing guidance on grant-making processes, procedures and best practice
• Identifying trends and insights to support service improvement and future planning
• Producing reports for senior stakeholders, committees and trustees
• Monitoring outcomes and evaluating the impact of the service
• Managing grant budgets and reporting on expenditure
• Maintaining accurate records through grant management systems and CRM platforms
• Managing and supporting a Grants Officer
• Building effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Contributing to the development of grant-making strategy and service improvement initiatives

The role also involves working closely with a range of stakeholders to ensure services remain relevant, accessible and responsive to beneficiary needs.

About You We are interested in hearing from candidates who can demonstrate:

• Significant experience managing a grant-making function within a charity, trust or foundation
• Experience assessing grant applications and making recommendations or funding decisions
• Knowledge of welfare benefits, financial assistance programmes or related support services
• Experience managing staff or supervising team members
• Experience using grant management systems and CRM databases
• Strong experience monitoring budgets and financial reporting
• Excellent analytical and reporting skills
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience producing reports for senior leaders, committees or trustees
• A compassionate, customer-focused and non-judgemental approach
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Experience within healthcare, nursing, welfare or charitable grant-making environments would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

• £30.90 per hour
• Hybrid working with 2 days per week in the London office
• Full-time hours
• Immediate start available
• Opportunity to manage an established and impactful grant programme
• Chance to work for a respected charitable organisation making a meaningful difference

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

About Malaria No More UK

Malaria is one of the oldest killer diseases in history; even now, despite recent progress, it claims the life of a child every minute. Malaria No More UK is part of a global movement that is determined to make this the generation that beats this killer. To realise this vision, we need to mobilise governments, influencers, businesses and the public, inspiring them to commit funds, energy and resources to ending deaths from malaria and wiping out the disease for good.

Role description

Malaria No More UK is looking to appoint a highly motivated Senior Advocacy Officer to join our team and help implement our advocacy strategies. Working with both our UK and global advocacy, you will cultivate a new generation of malaria champions and push malaria up the political agenda. This role will work on increasing our visibility and the resonance of our case with key stakeholders, including decision makers in the UK and around the world. Securing increased support will be vital to global efforts to accelerate progress towards ending malaria for good within a generation. We are looking for a confident communicator with strong project management skills and a good understanding of political advocacy.

Key responsibilities

• Providing project management support for a range of projects relating to our UK and global advocacy, including acting as project lead on agreed projects.
• Strategic stakeholder mapping, including building and maintaining relationships with UK parliamentarians and keeping contact records in our database updated on a regular basis. 
• Lead the delivery of high-quality events for policy and political audiences, including at the UK party conferences, and international meetings.
• Daily monitoring of the global malaria landscape and UK parliamentary activities and keeping the team informed of relevant developments and engagement opportunities.
• Drafting of political briefings on key policy areas within malaria and global health.
• Providing administrative support relating to our UK and global advocacy, including the coordination of stakeholder mailings, updating our contact management system (Salesforce), scheduling and attending meetings, and taking minutes.
• Managing relationships with scientists working on malaria and providing them with advocacy insight through our UK Malaria Technical Expert Collective.
• Identifying opportunities to engage political decision-makers and new malaria champions in the UK. 

 

Person specification

Essential

• Strong commitment to the mission and values of MNMUK
• Demonstrated experience working in a parliamentary, advocacy or campaigning role.
• A degree, or equivalent experience. Strong verbal and written communication skills, with high attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to manage stakeholder relationships confidently and independently.
• Experience of managing events and providing logistical support.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, manage workload independently and work to tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of UK parliamentary procedures and strong interest in politics and international development.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.  
• Ability to work well within a team and willingness to take on a range of tasks as necessary.
• Ability to exhibit diplomacy, tact, and discretion.

Desirable

• Knowledge of malaria and/or global health policy.
• Experience of working in a fast-paced NGO environment.
• Experience of contact management and working with databases.

 

Staff benefits include:

• 10% employer pension contributions.
• 28 days’ annual leave plus public holiday days in the postholders country of residence, and organisation-wide closure over the Christmas period to ensure everyone enjoys a meaningful break.
• Private medical insurance may be available for non-UK residents depending on the postholders country of residence.
• Subsidised gym membership
• Fully flexible working opportunities
• Interest-free staff season ticket loan and bicycle loan schemes.
• Continuing personal development opportunities.
• Professional training & qualifications subsidy.

This job empowers our automotive family to live their best life by being the first point of contact for individuals seeking support. The role provides high quality information, advice and guidance, helping individuals to identify solutions, access appropriate services to improve their wellbeing, and make a positive change in their lives through a person centred approach.

Job Overview

· Act as the first point of contact for individuals accessing Ben's services, delivering a professional, compassionate and person-centred experience.

· Identify needs, provide information, advice and guidance, and practical support across a range of wellbeing issues.

· Manage all enquiries, ensuring timely intervention, effective signposting and referrals to internal and external services.

· Identify when urgent/critical intervention is required following SASH or Safeguarding processes.

· Work collaboratively with colleagues and partner organisations to ensure individuals receive coordinated and impactful support.

 

Key responsibilities:

· Deliver high-quality information, advice and guidance (IAG) that enables individuals to make informed decisions and access appropriate support.

· Conduct thorough, person-centred assessments, identifying risks, vulnerabilities and safeguarding concerns where appropriate.

· Manage enquiries effectively, ensuring support is delivered within agreed service standards and timescales.

· Maintain accurate, timely and confidential records on Ben's CRM system.

· Provide effective referrals and handovers to Case Management, Specialist Services and external partner organisations.

· Refer / signpost individuals where relevant to access welfare benefits, statutory services, financial assistance and community-based resources.

· To keep abreast of changes in legislation of Welfare Benefits and Statutory Provisions.

· Promote safeguarding best practice in line with Ben’s Safeguarding and Suicide and self-harm policies at all times,

· Build and maintain positive relationships with referral partners, external agencies and stakeholders.

· Contribute to service development through sharing feedback, identifying trends and suggesting improvements.

·  Support the delivery of excellent customer service, ensuring every interaction is professional, empathetic and responsive.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities and will be regularly reviewed and amended as necessary.

Our Values

· Passionate

· Respectful

· Inclusive

· Driven

· Empowered

 

Job Specific Competencies

 

Technical knowledge:

· Understanding of Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) principles and practice.

· Understanding of statutory services and community support provision.

· Knowledge of safeguarding legislation and best practice relating to vulnerable adults and children.

· Experience using CRM systems and maintaining accurate case records.

· Good understanding of data protection, confidentiality and GDPR requirements.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and digital working practices.

Skills:

· Excellent communication, listening and interpersonal skills.

· Ability to manage a varied workload and prioritise competing demands.

· Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

· Strong organisational and time-management skills.

· Ability to build effective relationships with individuals, colleagues and external stakeholders.

· Resilient, empathetic and customer focused.

 

Qualifications required:

· Level 2 Information, Advice and Guidance qualification or willingness to work towards.

· GCSE (or equivalent) English and Mathematics.

· Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Experience required

 

Essential:

· Experience working in a customer service, helpline or support environment.

· Experience working within community support, social care, welfare, advice or guidance services.

· Experience supporting individuals using a person-centred approach.

· Knowledge and experience of safeguarding vulnerable adults and children.

· Experience of working with confidential and sensitive information.

· Experience using case management or CRM systems.

 

Desirable:

· Experience working within a charity, health and wellbeing, social care or not-for-profit environment. .

· Experience managing your own caseload in a holistic manner

· Experience of completing needs assessments

· Understanding of welfare benefits and statutory support services.

· Experience developing relationships with partner agencies and external stakeholders.

This job is suitable for someone who…

 

 

· Shares our ambition to save the lives of our automotive family, with a passion and commitment to using data and insights to make a positive difference to people’s lives

· Is proactive and enjoys interacting with people. 

· Has values which align with the organisations core values and is committed to upholding high standards of integrity and accountability.

· Is passionate about people and their importance in making an organisation successful.

· Has empathy with Ben’s mission, vision and values.

· Can be supportive and inclusive to all team members in Life Coaching and the wider team at Ben.

· Is professional, supportive, and inclusive to all individuals accessing support.

· Can hold appropriate professional boundaries.

· Will engage with continuous professional development and maintain professional registration or membership (when applicable), to improve knowledge, develop self-awareness and enhance professional skills.

· Seeks to enhance and continuously improve self and the services we provide.

· Is flexibility and be adaptable.

· Is conscientious and motivated to deliver to deadlines.

· Is creative and take a solution focused approach.

· Is open and honest and demonstrate integrity.

· Has a desire to help and support others.

· Is approachable.

· Is passionate about the services we deliver.

 

Are you looking for a rewarding role within an intersectional feminist organisation? We have an incredible opportunity for a Senior People & Culture Advisor to join Solace Women’s Aid.

Solace exists to end the harm done through gender-based violence. We work to prevent violence and abuse and provide services to meet the individual needs of survivors, particularly women and children.

Our core values reflect our history and were developed in consultation with staff and service users. Feminism and intersectionality are key to our work, and we are committed to the principles of being survivor-led, trauma-informed, empowering, diverse, anti-racist and anti-discriminatory.

About the Service

We are on an ambitious journey to strengthen and modernise our People & Culture function, moving beyond traditional HR support to build a proactive, inclusive and high-performing culture across the organisation.

Alongside supporting the day-to-day realities of a complex frontline charity, we are leading a broad programme of improvement and transformation across people systems, workforce planning, leadership capability, employee experience, organisational development and service delivery.

About the Role

This is a varied, hands-on role for someone who enjoys being at the heart of a busy People function: providing pragmatic advice to managers, helping to resolve employee relations issues early and effectively, and making sure the people processes behind the scenes run smoothly and consistently.

You’ll be a key first point of contact for managers dealing with people matters, providing advice across areas including performance, probation, absence and wellbeing, conduct, disciplinary matters and flexible working.

You’ll help managers navigate issues confidently and proportionately, coaching them to build their own capability while recognising when more complex matters need to be escalated.

You will also play an important role in the day-to-day running of our People operations. You’ll oversee the quality and accuracy of contractual documentation, help ensure our HR systems and processes work effectively, and work closely with our People & Culture Coordinators to provide a responsive and efficient service to colleagues.

About You

 You’ll ideally bring:

• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience

• Strong experience providing HR advice and managing employee relations casework

• Good working knowledge of UK employment law

• Experience of performance, absence, conduct and grievance matters

• Confidence reviewing contracts and other employment documentation

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• A proactive, organised approach and the ability to manage multiple priorities at once.

Experience within a charity, public sector or other values-led organisation would be an advantage, as would experience supporting organisational change or transformation.

Additional Information

This is a hybrid job role. The postholder will work a minimum of two days per week at our Head Office and the remainder remote working.

What we can offer you 

We provide a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees, including:

• Flexible working
• Focus on learning and development (internal career progression and training)
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Employer pension contribution
• Family-friendly leave and enhanced maternity pay
• Access to Inclusion Networks
• Daily clinical debriefing
• Two paid wellbeing days
• Employee Assistance Programme providing free 24/7 support and advice
• Employee Benefits Platform offering staff discounts, benefits, and savings
• Flow & Restore yoga classes
• Meditation sessions
• Cycle to Work Scheme

How to apply

Please submit your CV and Supporting Statement through the recruitment portal. When applying for this role, kindly highlight in your Supporting Statement how your values, knowledge, transferable skills, and experience align with each point within the following sections of the Job Profile Document:

• Values, Behaviours & Competencies
• Knowledge, Experience and Skills

Solace Women's Aid values diversity, promotes equity, and challenges discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, abilities, perspectives, and lived experiences.

We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay, and benefits. Our Inclusion Networks support staff with protected characteristics and offer inclusive spaces to connect.

We anticipate and provide reasonable adjustments as needed and support employees who acquire a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work.

This service is run by women for women and is therefore restricted to female applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1. Section 7(2)(e) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 applies. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

As part of safer recruitment practices, we carry out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and right to work in the UK checks.

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Strategic Finance Partner

Salary: £52,380 – £55,789

Location: National / predominantly remote working

MLC Partners is recruiting a Strategic Finance Partner for a large, highly impactful organisation operating nationally across the UK.

This is a strong opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys genuine business partnering rather than traditional month-end-focused finance. You’ll work directly with senior operational leaders, providing financial insight, constructive challenge and commercial support to help them make better decisions and identify financial risks early.

The role is predominantly remote, with a national remit and connection to a regional business unit.

The role:

As Strategic Finance Partner, you’ll manage relationships with a portfolio of Operational and Central Directors, providing targeted financial support where it can have the greatest impact. This includes regular strategic reviews, identifying emerging risks and providing financial challenge ahead of key decisions.

• Partner with operational leaders to assess financial performance, risks and opportunities
• Develop financial options and recommendations to support decision-making and service sustainability
• Provide financial input into commissioner and customer discussions, including funding, performance and contract variations
• Support the resolution of significant income and invoicing issues
• Provide finance input into bids, tenders and re-tenders, including pricing, assumptions and sustainability
• Deliver practical financial training and coaching to non-finance colleagues
• Work closely with FP&A, Financial Control and Shared Services to ensure decisions are supported by robust financial information

About you:

You’ll already have experience within finance business partnering or management accounting, with a track record of supporting budget holders and reviewing financial performance. You should be comfortable identifying financial risks, understanding the commercial and operational drivers behind the numbers, and working collaboratively across a wider finance function.

You’ll need:

• Strong financial and analytical skills
• The ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders
• Confidence influencing and challenging senior stakeholders
• Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills
• Good Excel skills and confidence working with financial systems

The organisation is open to part-qualified candidates, so this could be particularly attractive to someone progressing through ACA, ACCA or CIMA who already has solid business partnering experience and is ready for greater senior stakeholder exposure.

If you’re looking for a role where finance is genuinely expected to partner, influence and challenge, please get in touch with Annabelle at MLC Partners for a confidential conversation.

Project Manager – London Marathon FTC

Location: Rugby, Hybrid Working 

Hours: Full time. 37.5 hpw

Fixed Term Contract - Ending June 2027

Benefits: Benefits Summary

Do you thrive on delivering high-profile projects that make a real difference? This is a unique and exciting opportunity to lead one of our most important fundraising initiatives and maximise the potential of the world's largest annual fundraising day.

We're seeking a driven Project Manager to lead our London Marathon fundraising strategy, inspiring supporters and generating vital income for our charity.

If you’re looking for more than a job, motivated by purpose and ready to make a real impact to an organisation that is committed to saving lives every day, then this may be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

What We Offer:

• Enhanced annual leave, with even more added as your service grows
• Additional annual leave purchase options
• Core working hours 10:00am – 15:00 pm
• Enhanced sick pay
• Life assurance
• Blue Light Card eligibility and access to generous discount schemes
• A supportive, purpose-driven team
• Access to our comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
• As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, our people are encouraged to get involved in our internal EDI networks, which provide opportunities to connect, share experiences and help to shape a more inclusive workplace. Want to find out more? Click here - EDI - The Air Ambulance Service

What You’ll Be Doing: 

• Lead the end-to-end planning, delivery and evaluation of the charity's London Marathon fundraising programme.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, timelines, budgets, risk registers and reporting mechanisms.
• Ensure effective governance and project management processes are in place to deliver programme objectives.
• Maximise fundraising income from London Marathon participants through effective supporter journeys, communications and stewardship.
• Work closely with fundraising colleagues to ensure the marathon programme complements and strengthens wider fundraising objectives.
• Create and deliver a high-quality supporter experience that inspires, motivates and retains participants as supporters.

What We’re Looking For:

Essential

• Proven experience in project management, ideally within fundraising, events or the charity sector.
• Experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects from inception to evaluation.
• Demonstrable success in delivering income-generating activities and meeting financial targets.
• Excellent organisational, planning and prioritisation skills.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience using data and insight to improve performance and supporter engagement.
• Experience of working on a challenge event portfolio

Desriable

• Proven experience of managing or delivering a charity London Marathon fundraising programme.

What’s In It For You:

At TAAS, you’ll be part of a passionate and committed charity that’s making a real difference every day. We value professionalism, compassion and teamwork — and we’re proud of our inclusive, supportive culture. 

Whether it’s supporting emergency services from behind the scenes or helping shape the future of our leadership, you’ll play a crucial role in helping us save lives. 

The Air Ambulance Service isn’t just a place to work; it’s a place to build a meaningful career.

Click “Apply Now” and help us to keep our helicopters flying and continue saving lives.

Compliance Responsibilities

In addition to specific compliance requirements within your area of expertise, you also hold responsibility in your specialism for:

• Health & Safety and Environment
• Safeguarding
• Data Protection
• Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
• Quality

You are expected and encouraged to raise and escalate appropriately any potential breaches or areas for improvement regarding the above.

The role is subject to a Basic DBS check.

Environment

TAAS is an inclusive working environment where Equality, Diversity and Human Rights are guiding principles, individuals are respected and a value of having a diverse workforce is recognised. The recruitment, employment and development of people are based on qualifications, experience and competency to do the job, eliminating personal bias or prejudice.

Operational Standards and Performance Manager

Location: Great Horwood, Buckinghamshire / Hybrid working as agreed

Salary: £37,000 - £45,000  DOE

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time

Medical Detection Dogs trains dogs to save lives.

We train specialist dogs to detect the odour of human disease, providing life-saving Medical Alert Assistance Dogs to people with complex health problems across the UK and collaborating with NHS Trusts and other researchers and Universities both in the UK and internationally to advance the early diagnosis of disease.  We have an exciting new opportunity to join this small, but ambitious charity that is a world leader in its specialist, innovative field.

MAIN PURPOSE & SCOPE OF THE ROLE:

The Operational Standards and Performance Manager will lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of operational standards, quality assurance processes and performance reporting across Medical Detection Dogs. The postholder will help ensure that services, systems and ways of working are consistent, evidence-based, efficient and aligned with the charity’s mission to train dogs to save lives. Working across canine training and client services, the role will oversee the training and development of all operational staff in Training and Partnership Services.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

You will act as the central point for operational standards and performance across Training and Partnership Services, ensuring consistency in how services are delivered, measured and improved.

Working across training and client delivery functions, you will provide oversight of processes, support staff development and ensure that quality and compliance requirements are met.

You will design and embed performance frameworks, using data and insight to inform decision-making and support service improvement.

This role requires strong analytical capability, attention to detail and the ability to influence and support colleagues across a specialist, multi-disciplinary environment.

Responsibilities of the Role:

Operational Standards & Staff Development

• Develop, review and embed operational standards, procedures and service frameworks
• Ensure ways of working and competencies are clearly defined, documented and consistently applied
• Responsible for staff induction, training and ongoing development of operational staff
• Provide coaching and guidance to promote best practice across teams
• Maintain training materials and manuals, ensuring alignment with ADUK / ADI standards
• Promote a culture of learning, accountability and continuous improvement

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Support ADI accreditation requirements and inspection readiness
• Monitor adherence to operational standards and identify areas for improvement
• Ensure appropriate documentation, record-keeping and process consistency

Performance, Data & Reporting

• Design and implement performance frameworks, KPIs and reporting tools
• Analyse operational data to identify trends, risks and opportunities
• Produce clear, concise reports and performance summaries for the Head of Training and Partnership services
• Provide actionable insights to support service improvement and decision-making

Operational Development & Projects

• Contribute to process redesign and efficiency improvements
• Identify gaps or inefficiencies and recommend practical solutions
• Support wider organisational projects where operational input is required

Essential

• Project management and process improvement experience.
• Experience with KPIs, reporting, and operational processes.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and reporting systems.
• Commitment to the values and mission of Medical Detection Dogs.

Desirable

• Knowledge of puppy training and development.
• Understanding of assistance dog users and their needs.
• Coaching and people development skills.
• Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable in a growing charity environment.

Comfortable working in a growing charity environment

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Medical Detection Dogs, please do not hesitate to apply.

The Digital Engagement Officer will lead on writing copy for our digital comms, focusing on our member and supporter mailings, website and social media, and manage our mailing list and inboxes. We’re looking for someone with experience of managing mailing lists and writing copy for a variety of audiences and actions.

You should have experience crafting digital communications that motivate people to take action, and be excited about creating journeys over time that integrate the threads of our fundraising, national campaigns, local organising and ideas output together into the story of Compass. You should have a background in digital engagement, specifically in direct marketing through mailings or copywriting for fundraising and campaigning, ideally with a familiarity with CRM software and GDPR regulations. You should be a self-starter, with a proven ability to self-organise and comfortable working in a small, dynamic team. You should have a keen understanding of the political landscape in which Compass operates and be interested in progressive political ideas and working in a pluralist way to make change happen.

This role involves:

• Writing copy for mailings, blogs, website content and social media that is compelling, accessible, imaginative and aligned with Compass’s tone of voice and core script.
• Writing and editing with various actions in mind, including event invitations, fundraising asks and campaigns.
• Proofreading mailings, publications, funding bids.
• Developing our voice and core scripts, particularly around specific campaigns or fundraising drives.
• Digital content creation (e.g. graphics, podcast clips).
• Maintaining and updating our CRM records including donor information.
• Managing our inboxes to connect to supporters and steward our members.

37.5 hours per week / permanent / working onsite Monday – Friday 9am-5pm.

As a Painter and Decorator, you will be based in either Eastbourne or Hastings, East Sussex, and will be required to travel and work across any of our YMCA DLG sites, with demand varying throughout the year. A full UK driving licence is therefore essential, and a vehicle will be provided.

YMCA DownsLink Group is the leading charity for children and young people across Sussex and Surrey. We offer safe homes, mental health support and trusted advice.

We believe that every child and young person has the right to be safe, heard and to shape their own future. We work alongside them to make that happen.

We are here for children and young people, many of whom face multiple challenges and need our support.

Our Values - we do what’s right, we work with heart, and we build real connections – guide us in all our actions.

The focus in our housing services is to help develop the young people’s skills and confidence so that they can move on from supported accommodation and live independently.

Do you take pride in creating safe, welcoming homes that make a real difference in young people’s lives?

Our Maintenance team works across multiple properties to give our residents a good quality, safe home, working closely with project staff to identify repairs required, make repairs, undertake ad hoc cleaning and decoration, ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, and to make empty homes ready for re-occupation.

We have sites across East Sussex, centred around our Foyers in Eastbourne and Hastings. These services provide 24-hour supported housing for young people aged 16–25, offering low to medium levels of housing-related support. There are homes throughout East Sussex for young people we continue to support into independence via our Transitional Housing teams, these are typically larger shared houses of four to eight residents sharing some communal facilities such as bathrooms and kitchens. In total there are approximately 180 residents in East Sussex that the maintenance team oversee.

A key part of the role involves redecorating empty homes to prepare them for new residents. This work must be completed promptly, to an agreed and consistent standard, and with clear communication to site and maintenance teams to ensure properties can be relet within void target times.

You will also carry out planned redecoration within communal areas of our accommodation, as well as offices and workspaces used by our staff and volunteers.

If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t match every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We know that skills and potential come in many forms, and your background may offer valuable transferable strengths.

Experience and Knowledge

We are looking for someone who brings:

• NVQ 2 or equivalent in painting and decorating, or equivalent work experience
• Practical experience in maintenance, cleaning, or decorating within supported housing, residential, or community‑based settings.
• A proven track record of delivering high‑quality work, with at least two years’ experience undertaking duties similar to those required in this role.
• A strong commitment to safety, quality, and resident wellbeing, ensuring all work is completed to a consistent and professional standard.
• Good knowledge of health and safety requirements relevant to painting, decorating, and maintenance work, including safe working practices and compliance procedures.
• An understanding of professional boundaries, alongside awareness of the challenges faced by vulnerable young people and how these may influence behaviour.
• A proactive and organised approach to managing workload, with the ability to prioritise effectively.
• Strong team‑working skills, with the confidence to both support and appropriately challenge colleagues where needed.

CLOSING DATE: Monday 31 August 2026 at midnight. If we find the right candidate sooner than expected, we may close the advert early - so early applications are strongly encouraged.

Please note that we are unable to offer a work permit or visa sponsorship for this role; applicants must already have the right to live and work in the UK independently.

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 will undergo a thorough background screening process, conducted by an accredited third-party provider. This includes an Enhanced DBS check (with Children’s and Adults’ Barred Lists) as well as comprehensive reference and activity checks.

We are recruiting for a highly organised and proactive Office Manager to provide comprehensive administrative, office management, IT coordination, and executive support across this international social welfare charity.

Office based, with some flexibility but the nature of this role means being in the office majority of the time.

The Role:
To act as the Trust's initial point of contact for all general and business enquiries and providing support in handling enquiries regarding Trust fundraising activities.
To ensure that the office and its associated infrastructure is maintained in good order and in accordance with the terms of the lease.
To liaise with the landlord's agents and House management staff as and when required over maintenance or repair matters.
To coordinate the routine administration of the office, to include the Advice Centres.
This task includes:
The arrangement and provision of all administrative and other support to Trust meetings and conferences, both in the office and elsewhere.
The coordination of travel arrangements for Trust staff in support of their responsibilities and duties as well overseas staff visiting UK.
The opening of all mail and its distribution to relevant
Coordination of the office diary
Acting as the initial point of contact and interface between the Trust and the
designated IT provider for the purpose of procurement, maintenance and repair.
Maintain the Trust's register of IT software licenses required by the Trust.

The Candidate:
Solid experience as an Office Manager, Executive Assistant working with senior management
A proven ability to work in direct support of the senior management team and a diverse company of Trust employees and stakeholders.
Must demonstrate excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills at all levels and the ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
Strong IT literate, to include a thorough understanding of Microsoft Office and its various applications and administrative functions.


IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you haven't been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone, but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

Permanent with funding

Location: London Borough of Newham

Hours: Part time - 28 hours per week

Salary: £23,515.20 pro rata

Benefits include but not limited to:

-36 days' annual leave (pro rata for part time roles), inclusive of flexible bank holidays, increasing with length of service

-Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

-We match up to 8% pension

-Free counselling service

-Opportunities to develop and widen your skills

-2 days of paid volunteering time per annum to support another part of the organisation

About us:The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We deliver essential local services that provide safe, trusted support to children and young people during times of significant need.

Our Youth Impact domain creates impact for children and young people. With highly skilled and experienced staff working across England and Wales, we provide direct support to children, young people, parents and carers, as well as conduct research and influence Government to make changes. We also provide training for professionals. Our value driven team change the lives of children in this country for the better — and with your help and expertise, tomorrow we can support even more.

About the role:

The Children's Society's Time for young people support space in Plaistow, Newham and are looking for a committed wellbeing practitioner to join our team. This is an exciting and unique opportunity to shape a service as part of The Children's Society's mission to reverse the decline of children's wellbeing by 2030. We believe support should be provided at the earliest possible opportunity, before young people reach crisis point.

We are now looking to recruit a Wellbeing Practitioner with youth work, therapeutic, and trauma informed skills to deliver 1-1 interventions and group work sessions with young people both at the hub, and through additional delivery sites in the community. We will be offering additional training in the above areas.

We are striving to build a unique, multi-skilled team who are passionate about social justice, inclusion and have excellent knowledge of the complex issues that young people and families face. We are looking for individuals who can work well on their own initiative and have great new ideas to bring to the team.

We are also looking for people who have a good understanding of the diversity and complexities of the borough of Newham and the surrounding areas. It would be a bonus to have individuals apply who are representative of the cultures and faiths of Newham and who speak languages common to the local area. We welcome applications from a range of genders, and from people with lived experience of some of the challenges and experiences young people will be having.

Key skills and experience:

The required skills and competencies for this role are:

-Excellent understanding of the emotional health and wellbeing needs of children and young people in the local community, informed by current research and evidence bases.

-Experience of working in a trauma-informed and inclusive way. Including working holistically to see, support and respond to young people's 'whole selves'.

-Insight into referral, signposting and support pathways, including both safeguarding and crisis support.

It would also be an advantage if you have any of the following skills and competencies:

-Understanding of NICE guidelines and how this impact practice.

-Knowledge of the four cornerstones of youth work (Participation, Empowerment, Education and Equality of Opportunity).

-Knowledge and experience of working within a 'drop-in' model.

Closing date: Midnight on Friday 4th September 2026

Interviews: Date to be confirmed

The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protection of the children and young people we work with. As such, our safer recruitment process includes a Basic or Enhanced DBS check, 5 years of references, and additional vetting checks relevant to the role. We have a comprehensive range of policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices across all areas of our organisation.In support of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, shortlisting is carried out on an anonymised basis. Personal details are hidden from the shortlisting panel, and candidates are referenced by a candidate number only. As part of this process, we ask that your CV is anonymised before submission - this means removing personal information such as your name, contact details, age, and any other identifying details.

AI tools can support your application but only when used appropriately. You're welcome to use them to improve clarity, structure, and research. However, overuse or misuse (e.g. inventing experience or using AI during assessments) may lead to rejection at any stage. We want to hear the real you - authenticity matters

I&A Adviser role

Information & Advice Adviser

Mitcham (On-site) with hybrid working available after a successful training period.

£30,391 - £32,451 per year

Full time or 4 days (30 hours)

Contract (Fixed term for 12 months), possibility of extension, subject to funding

Own car desirable but not essential. You will be required to undertake home visits across the borough of Merton.

Job description

Information and Advice Adviser

Hours: Full time37.5 hours per week or 4 days (30 hours). We are open to flexible working discussions.

Salary: £30,391 - £32,451 per year

Location: This role will be based at our Elmwood Road Centre in Mitcham, with regular travel across the Borough of Merton.

After training and development, and after successful completion of the probationary period, there may be an option for hybrid working.

Reports to: This role reports to our Information and Advice Manager and is part of the wider Age UK Merton Community Support team.

About the role

We are recruiting an Information & Advice Adviser who will be joining a progressive, inclusive and dynamic team, an integral part of our Community Support model, and wider Age UK Merton services.

The Information & Advice Adviser is a vital role that works directly with older people who come to the service seeking information and advice on pension age benefits.

In April 2025 – March 2026 the service worked with over 1,500 older adults across a range of issues including money and benefits, health, housing and care. During this time, we assisted older adults of pension age and over to generate over £821,000 of previously unclaimed benefits and make informed choices about their lives.

An important part of this role will be to triage initial client needs which have been referred into the service by both internal and external partners, this will then ensure the team provides the right advice and high-quality support, whether on the phone, email or face to face.

You will be joining an accredited advice service (with the Advice Quality Standard), delivered by a high calibre team and you will be given opportunities to train and develop in the role.

About you

You are an enthusiastic, motivated and organised person with excellent people skills who is looking for a role where real impact is made on the lives of the people you are supporting. You will need to have attention to detail, and strong problem-solving skills to support the complex and diverse range of issues that our clients face.

Experience in the information and advice sector is desirable but not essential as full training will be given. What is important is your ability to work as part of a team but also using your initiative, being flexible and collaborative across the team at Age UK Merton. All our employees demonstrate our values of Quality, Integrity, Kindness, Inclusivity and Collaboration, and you will see this reflected throughout the people who make Age UK a wonderful place to work.

About us

Age UK Merton supports over 3,000 older people a year, our mission is to provide quality advice and services that meet the needs of older adults in Merton.

We have a comprehensive package of employee support, including a holistic approach to our employees’ health and wellbeing.

We offer:

25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays. In recognition of long service, this annual leave entitlement will increase to 27 days after 5 years’ continuous service, and to 30 days after 10 years’ continuous service.

Age UK Merton gifts an additional three days leave between Christmas and New Year.

Admittance to our employee benefit scheme Medicash- a suite of health and wellbeing support.

Enrolment into our pension scheme.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us, we would love to hear from you!

Psychiatric Job Descriptions Approval Manager
£45,814 - £51,591 pa plus excellent benefits
London and hybrid working
35 hours per week, full-time

As the strategic lead for the College's Consultant and SAS Psychiatric Job Description Approval Service, you will ensure the delivery of a high-quality, efficient and responsive service that supports psychiatric workforce development.

You will oversee operational delivery, lead service improvement initiatives, manage key stakeholder relationships and identify opportunities to enhance processes through digital innovation and emerging technologies.

You will also work closely with the College's Regional Advisor network, helping to strengthen engagement, support succession planning and contribute to wider workforce initiatives.

Reporting to the Head of Divisions, you will line manage a Job Description Administrator and help ensure the service delivers against organisational priorities and performance standards.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and continually improve the Psychiatric Job Description Approval Service.

• Develop and deliver service objectives, annual work plans and improvement initiatives.

• Monitor performance through KPIs and provide reports and insights to senior leaders and committees.

• Use data, stakeholder feedback and workforce intelligence to inform decision-making and service development.

• Build productive relationships with NHS employers, Regional Advisors, Divisions and other workforce stakeholders.

• Lead operational support for Regional Advisors, Deputy Regional Advisors and Regional Specialty Representatives.

• Manage and support the Regional Advisors' Committee and associated working groups.

• Drive business change projects, including digital solutions and process improvements.

• Line manage and develop the Job Description Administrator.

• Deputise for the Head of Divisions when required.

About you

You will be an experienced manager with a strong track record of delivering high-quality services and continuous improvement.

You will bring:

Essential

• Experience managing services, projects or operational functions.

• Experience of line management, coaching and staff development.

• Strong stakeholder management skills, including working with senior leaders and committee members.

• Experience analysing data and producing reports to support decision-making.

• Ability to translate strategic priorities into practical delivery plans.

• Experience leading change and implementing process improvements.

• Excellent organisational and project management skills.

• Experience developing policies, procedures and guidance.

• Strong influencing, negotiation and relationship-building abilities.

The College values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, reflecting the population it serves.

We are committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and supportive culture, a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We aim to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts all candidates and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity.

We will provide appropriate reasonable adjustments for candidates who may have a disability.

We only recruit the best and in return for your commitment the College offers an attractive salary and benefits.

We operate a hybrid working model of on-site and working from home/remote, which helps to ensure a flexible work life balance.

We welcome applications from all sections of the Community.

The Royal College of Psychiatrists is the professional membership body for psychiatrists and promotes excellent care for people with mental illness. It has 19,000 members and engages with government and the media as the leading voice of the UK’s mental health services. The College is a values-based organisation and, in 2019, was named Charity of the Year in the European Diversity Awards.

Closing date: 2 September 2026
Interviews: 17 September 2026

The Talent Set are delighted to partner with a fantastic health charity on a Community Fundraiser role. In this position, the successful candidate will lead efforts to engage communities, organise events, and increase awareness and support for the organisation’s charitable objectives through inclusive and impactful fundraising activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement community engagement strategies to promote the organisation’s mission.
• Organise and deliver fundraising events, campaigns, and activities within local communities.
• Cultivate relationships with stakeholders, volunteers, and supporters to maximise participation.
• Identify new opportunities for fundraising growth and community involvement.
• Maintain accurate records of donations, activities, and supporter engagement to inform ongoing strategies.
• Collaborate with relevant teams to ensure fundraising initiatives are aligned with organisational goals.
• Monitor, evaluate and report on the effectiveness of community outreach programmes.

 

Person Specification

• Experience in community fundraising, charity events, or stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to connect with diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to organise and manage multiple projects efficiently.
• Skilled in building and maintaining positive relationships with supporters and partners.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to identifying new opportunities.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.

 

What’s on Offer
Salary: £31,000 per annum

Location/ Work Pattern: Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire, Hertfordshire - homebased with travel and team meetings

 

How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.

Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.