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Kitchen Chef
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Chef to join our Homelessness Social Care Service in Westminster.
£12,603.50 per annum, working 17.5 hours per week.
Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
Our benefits include:
* Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
* Free DBS
* Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
* Fully paid induction programme and further training
* ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
* Online wellbeing resources
* A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)
* Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
What you'll do:
* To be responsible for the day-to-day supervision for all staff working in the kitchen/dining room
* To prepare and cook meals for residents according to agreed menus
* To ensure that meals are provided on time in accordance advertised meal times
* To ensure food kitchen hygiene meets a high standard at all times
* To ensure that all meals are appropriately presented and served
* To monitor all kitchen staff in safe methods of working with equipment and machinery
* To report any accident, breakage or fault in accordance with the stated procedure
* To maintain a high level of cleanliness and hygiene in all food preparation and serving areas
* To provide a high standard of service to customers at all times and to deal with customers comments and complaints appropriately
* Any other duties as designated by the line manager
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
About you:
* Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
* Approachable and open behaviour
* Prefers working as part of a group or team
* Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
* Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
* Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
* Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
* Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
* Is essentially customer-focused
* Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
* Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviours
What you'll bring:
Essential:
* Holds a level 3 food safety certificate
Desirable:
* Previously worked in a kitchen environment
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
* We focus on Excellence and innovation.
* We are Caring and Compassionate.
* We are Inclusive and Trusted.
* We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
Delicia Mensah | Talent Partner | People Team
Look Ahead | Cally Yard, 439 Caledonian Road, London, N7 9BG
| www.lookahead.org.uk | @lookaheadtweets
Pronouns: She/Her
Corporate Partnerships Manager
Service: External Engagement
Location: Hybrid Head office or Homebased
Hours: 37 hours per week (full-time) – there is flexibility to work this role part-time, between 28 - 37 hours per week
For Head Office based roles, we typically work 2 days a week in the office. We also offer the flexibility to work fully remotely. Our office space is wheelchair accessible and located in London, N1
Salary: Starting at £34,256 and rising to £36,158 FTE per annum, plus an additional Inner London weighting (£3,866 FTE per annum) for hybrid London based or £480 FTE per annum for homebased
Contract type: Permanent
Family Action & the Role’s Impact:
At Family Action we support people through change, challenge or crisis. It’s what we’ve done for over 150 years. We protect children, support young people and adults and offer direct, practical help to families and communities. We see first-hand the power of family to shape lives, for better or worse, so we speak up for the importance of family in national and local policymaking, amplify family voices and represent the changing needs of families in the UK today.
Family Action has an exciting corporate partnerships programme which has expanded considerably in the past five years. This is a great time for an ambitious and driven fundraiser to join our high performing team and make your mark in contributing to its continued success. Reporting into the Head of Corporate Partnerships, this role will focus on account management including leading on our flagship strategic partnership with Barclays. Our working culture is flexible, fun and open, with excellent opportunities to collaborate with colleagues with a range of specialisms, from brand, to marketing and communications, to fundraising, as well as our operational colleagues delivering Family Action’s vital services.
Main Responsibilities:
- Overall account management responsibility for key partners including our flagship corporate partnership with Barclays.
- Delivering exceptional account management and meeting agreed partnership objectives on programme impact, income, communications, and engagement.
- Building strong networks and working relationships, both internally and externally, by successfully engaging and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
- Project managing strategic activities, from inception to delivery, and delivering against shared and charity specific goals.
- Proactively seek opportunities to grow our partnerships, maximising income and engagement, and raising external awareness of Family Action’s brand and our work.
- Contributing to the development and success of the Corporate Partnerships Team, support cross-team projects and take on additional tasks and responsibilities as required.
Main Requirements (for details check the job description and person specification):
- Minimum one year’s previous experience of working as a corporate fundraiser in the charity sector or equivalent account management experience in a similar field.
- Experience of working on high value, multi-faceted corporate partnerships which encompass stakeholder management, income generation, employee engagement and fundraising, and communications and campaigns.
- Experience of meeting and exceeding challenging income targets.
- Experience of engaging and influencing with senior stakeholders.
Benefits:
- an annual paid leave entitlement of 30 working days plus bank holidays (pro rata if job is taken part-time)
- up to 6% matched-pension contributions
- flexible working arrangements
- enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions
- eye care and winter flu jabs vouchers
- cycle to work scheme
- investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities
We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect.
To Apply:
· Follw the link to our Careers Hub and apply via our website by clicking the ‘Apply’ link and fill out our digital application form
· Closing Date: Wednesday 3rd December 2025 at 23:59
Interviews are scheduled to take place from 15th – 19th December 2025, virtually, with slots throughout the working day.
All appointments with Family Action are subject to satisfactory Safer Recruitment checks.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process and you will be asked whether you require any adjustments if shortlisted for interview. We also make reasonable adjustments on the job, where required.
We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Intersectionality is important to us and we welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ candidates and disabled candidates. We are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action because we know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and we strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support.
All candidates with a disability are welcome to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme and request priority consideration for an interview, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role.
To help remove financial barriers to working with us, we will reimburse travel costs if you are invited to attend an interview in person.
*Ordinarily Family Action appoints new starters at the starting point of the salary scale (with subsequent annual pay progression), unless you have experience that would justify appointment further up the salary scale or there are any other exceptional reasons.
Family Action is an award-winning national charity working from the heart of local communities across England and Wales.



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About Carers Bucks
At Carers Bucks we are committed to making a lasting and positive difference in the lives of unpaid carers across Buckinghamshire - from children as young as five to adults supporting loved ones through physical or mental illness, frailty, disability or addiction. We understand that caring can impact a person’s health, wellbeing and future opportunities and we are here to change that.
Our vision is that every unpaid carer in Buckinghamshire feels recognised, respected and supported in their role – so they can access the right support, at the right time, in a way that works for them – regardless of age, circumstance and cultural or socio-economic background.
Our team is at the heart of everything we do. We foster a positive, supportive working culture where wellbeing matters, and professional development is encouraged and celebrated.
Our values reflect our core principles and culture. They guide how we engage with service users and how we work as a team. We are
Kind
We understand the challenges carers face. With real compassion and empathy we are able to build confidence and resilience in both carers and colleagues.
Inclusive
We adapt our services to meet the diverse needs of all carers, making sure they feel seen, supported and empowered in their role.
Collaborative
We work together – with carers, partners and one another – to listen, learn and improve outcomes.
Innovative
We are curious to find better ways to support carers. We are open to new ideas and committed to improving what we do.
Reliable
We are informed, trustworthy and confidential. We do what we say we will - every time.
As a trusted local charity with over 20 years’ experience, we are continually evolving to meet carer’s needs and improve access to support. This new role is part of that process.
About the Role
In this newly created role, you will work directly with the CEO, providing oversight and direction to Team Leaders to ensure that services operate effectively and meet contractual requirements. You will be passionate about making a difference to the lives of unpaid carers in Buckinghamshire, with the ability to make an impact quickly. You’ll bring proven hands-on experience in a similar role working with a team to establish effective and innovative ways to deliver services.
Main Responsibilities
1. Strategic and Operational Leadership
· Hold overall accountability for service performance and quality, working through the Adult, Young and Hospital Carers Team Leaders who lead day-to-day operations
· Ensure alignment with our strategic priorities and our commissioned outcomes.
· Contribute as an active member of the Senior Management Team, supporting organisational strategy, planning and delivery.
· Ensure that all carer services operate cohesively, with smooth transitions between age groups and consistent quality standards.
· Use data and feedback to drive service improvement and innovation.
2. Service Delivery and Quality
· Oversee the effective management of the Adult, Young, Young Adult and Hospital teams.
· Embed a culture of high performance, reflective practice and continuous learning.
· Ensure strong safeguarding practices are central in all services
· Ensure systems are used consistently for case management, data recording and reporting.
· Work with the Diverse Communities Worker and other leads to ensure services are inclusive, culturally sensitive and responsive to the needs of underrepresented groups
· Oversee the effective involvement of volunteers within carer services, working with the Volunteer Manager to ensure they are well-supported, trained and valued as integral members of the team.
3. People Leadership and Team Development
· Foster collaboration and a supportive team culture built on the Carers Bucks values.
· Line-manage and support the three Team Leads, ensuring clarity of priorities, effective supervision and professional growth.
· Support wellbeing, resilience and a sense of shared purpose across teams.
4. Safeguarding
· Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for Carers Bucks, providing advice and guidance to staff on safeguarding issues, ensuring compliance with policy and statutory requirements, and escalating concerns appropriately.
· Maintain oversight of all safeguarding cases across the organisation and support Team Leaders in their DDSL responsibilities.
5. Partnership and Representation
· Provide strategic coordination across thematic leads (Diverse Communities, Hospitals, Volunteers) to ensure alignment and shared priorities across services
· Represent Carers Bucks strategically with partners across social care, education and health.
· Support the CEO in relationships with commissioners, primary and secondary care, schools and VCSE partners to enhance identification and referral of carers.
· Champion the voice of carers of all ages through partnership boards, networks and other forums.
6. Performance, Impact and Reporting
· Monitor performance against contract outcomes, KPIs and quality standards.
· Work with our Data Lead to ensure accurate reporting and a strong evidence base for our work.
· Analyse trends and learning to inform service design and improvement.
· Contribute to quarterly and annual reports for commissioners and trustees.
· Provide effective feedback upwards to the CEO.
7. Organisational Contribution
· Contribute to strategic planning, risk management and organisational development.
· Represent Carers Bucks at events, conference and key campaigns
· Lead on the co-design of new approaches, including digital and preventative models.
· Stay abreast of local and national developments in carers’ policy and practice.
· Undertake other duties as reasonably required by the Chief Executive.
Personal Attributes, Skills and Experience
Essential Experience or Qualifications
- Proven experience of operating at a similar level, leading a services team in the charity sector.
- Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop teams to achieve shared goals.
- Proven ability to quickly make an impact.
- Experience of delivering training or presentations to external audiences.
- Experience of report writing and using data to inform decisions.
- Proven experience of a commitment to Diversity and Inclusion.
- Experience of safeguarding principles for both adults and children and experience in applying them.
- A full UK driving licence and or access to own transport.
Desired Experience or Qualifications (not compulsory)
- Previous experience of working with carers, health and social care professionals.
Essential Skills / Knowledge
- Strategic thinker, able to translate organisational priorities into clear operational plans.
- Confident decision-maker who can balance compassion with accountability.
- Skilled at managing change and fostering a culture of learning and improvement.
- Strong time and project management skills, able to balance competing demands.
- Excellent written, verbal and listening skills, with the ability to adapt communication to different audiences.
- Good general level of IT skills.
- Confident and persuasive when engaging with professionals across health, education, and social care.
- The ability to represent Carers Bucks positively and credibly at a senior and strategic level.
- Skilled in building and maintaining productive partnerships and networks.
- Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion, and how to embed this in service design and delivery.
- Confident using data and outcomes measures to monitor impact and inform service development.
- Confident with figures.
Desirable skill / knowledge
- Well-informed about carers’ rights, challenges and available resources.
- Awareness of developments in health, education and social care policy, and their implications for carers.
Personal Attributes
- Empathic, approachable and emotionally intelligent.
- Self-starter who is organised, proactive and solution focused.
- Calm under pressure, able to prioritise and make sound judgements.
- Collaborative and team-oriented, with a positive “can-do” attitude.
- Committed to the values and ethos of Carers Bucks and to supporting carers’ wellbeing.
- A willingness to actively participate in training and development opportunities.
- Ability to work flexible hours, occasional evening/weekend work as required.
Why join us?
We have recently published our one-year strategy, guiding us through the next phase of our development.
By joining our team, you will:
- Play a key role in shaping our future: You will support the CEO and guide the team as we enter our retender.
- Make a lasting impact: Your work will directly support unpaid Carers of all ages, enabling them to access the right support, at the right time, in a way that works for them.
- Be part of a supportive, passionate team. You will work with dedicated colleagues who are committed to making a difference and supporting one another.
If you are seeking a role where your contributions are recognised, your work drives real impact and you can help shape something meaningful, we would love to connect with you.
Employee Benefits Include:
· 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays (increases with length of service)
· 3x Christmas Closure Days
· Up to 5 days paid Carers Leave
· Regular training and development opportunities
Diversity and Inclusion
We want our services to be representative of the community we serve. We are proud of the diversity within Buckinghamshire and particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups.
How to apply
Please submit a CV and covering letter via our online portal. Successful candidates will be invited to a first interview by 24th November 2025.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer. If you require any adjustments to the interview process or would like to discuss your access needs in advance, please let us know by emailing us (email address can be found on application portal) - we will do our best to accommodate you.
At Carers Bucks we are committed to making a lasting and positive difference in the lives of unpaid carers across Buckinghamshire.
Are you looking for a new challenge? We have an exciting opportunity for a Team Manager to join our Kickstart Futures Service based in Sutton.
The Service provides floating key work support sessions to Care Leavers who predominantly entered the UK either as Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children or as Survivors of Human Trafficking, with an aim to improve their independence skills, community integration, self-confidence and mental health.
Location of the post:
You will be based in our Crystal Palace office (SE19 3BG) with the requirement to regularly visit our 7supported living accommodation sites located across Sutton and Croydon. Between visits, you have the option to work flexibly from our office and from home.
Hours:
29.6 hours across 4 days. Hours of work can be flexible to suit you, between the hours of 9am – 7pm. Occasional cover may be required on weekends to meet the needs of the service.
Some of the key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- To manage all areas of service provision including all aspects of key performance indicators outlined by commissioners across contracts in different Local Authorities.
- To manage a multidisciplinary team of professionals by providing supervision, practice development sessions, team meetings, ongoing practice advice and monitoring and evaluation of all aspects of our recording policy.
- To provide professional support to staff team members as well as other Team Managers within the Positive Futures theme. This includes support and advice around safeguarding matters, analytical thinking and constant risk assessment.
- To complete regular monitoring reports in line with the contract specifications for each Local Authority where we deliver services.
- To attend regular monitoring meetings where you will present feedback of the service provision including details of cases, safeguarding concerns, practice advice and finance compliance.
- Working with the Children's Service Manager to grow and develop the services in line with Barnardo's corporate strategy of Positive Futures and based on the needs of Children and Young People.
- Actively promoting Children and Young People's participation in the service as well as seeking their feedback in order to incorporate a constantly evolving service delivery.
Essential Requirements to evidence in your application:
- At least 2 years' experience in managing a service/team aimed at supporting children/young people.
- An in depth understanding of leaving care, how to support young people transition to independence and the issues they may face.
- Demonstrable record of good working practice with children & young people.
- Ability to build strong relationships with other social care professionals and housing associations.
- Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively.
- Strong IT skills and the ability to accurately record information.
- Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
- Willingness to travel across London to attend regular meetings with commissioners.
Interested but would like some more information on the role? Then please contact Rajinder Nagra (Assistant Director) Contact details can be found on our website via the job link.
When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification, Job Description and Additional Information document (if applicable). This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described.
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
Pay & Reward Framework
We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values. We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people.
For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay.
Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band – this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours. More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application.
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Galapagos Conservation Trust (GCT) is looking for a proactive individual with good storytelling skills to produce fundraising applications and reports that inspire. As part of GCT’s Fundraising & Communications team, you will work closely with the Senior Development Manager to secure grant funding from Trusts & Foundations across our programme portfolio (including island restoration, community resilience, ocean protection and plastic pollution topics), with an increasing focus on securing multi-year funding to embed sustainability in our programme delivery.
You will be a great writer, researcher and comfortable working with numbers, enabling you to identify new fundraising opportunities and develop engaging proposals and reports with clear budgets. You will also be an organised individual with great attention to detail, ensuring you can effectively balance your time across competing deadlines and tasks.
We are looking for someone with:
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1-2 years proven experience in Trusts & Foundations fundraising.
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Experience working with budgets in Excel.
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Experience of working with a database and managing contact lists and records.
Key responsibilities:
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Increasing restricted & unrestricted income from Trusts & Foundations in line with GCT’s fundraising strategy with the Senior Development Manager
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Supporting keeping our database, internal documents and files up-to-date and GDPR compliant for Trusts & Foundations and external contacts.
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Producing high quality proposals and reports, ensuring consultation of key GCT team members and partners in their development, and submitting these to meet all deadlines.
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Support the Senior Development Manager with applications for multi-year grants, such as writing and budget inputs, Theory of Change inputs and organising supplementary materials.
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Helping to maintain excellent relationships with existing funders via bespoke outreach and thank you letters, project updates as appropriate, and semi-regular communications on GCT materials/events.
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Proactively researching potential funders and supporting the Senior Development Manager and Senior Leadership Team members on their cultivation.
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Reviewing fundraising success from Trusts & Foundations and developing annual fundraising plans with the Senior Development Manager.
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Supporting the Senior Development Manager with Trusts & Foundations income and fundraising pipeline updates to GCT’s Senior Leadership Team and Trustees as required.
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When grants are successful, lead or support the Senior Development Manager with handover actions to the Programmes team to ensure project budgets, timelines and donor expectations are clear.
Please see the full Job Description for more information.
About GCT
GCT is the only UK registered charity to focus exclusively on the conservation and sustainable development of the Galapagos Islands. The Galapagos Islands, Ecuador are one of the planet’s first UNESCO World Heritage Sites and a global conservation priority due to unique biodiversity. It is an exciting time to join GCT, as we are about to launch our 2026-2028 strategy, as we strive to achieve our key ambitions by the year 2030 across our programmes, fundraising and communications efforts.
Why join us?
Not only will you gain a connection with cutting edge conservation impact in Galapagos, but you will have the support of a fully engaged, friendly and inclusive staff team. GCT value every team members growth, and to boost your fundraising career, you will get opportunities to develop your skills with internal training from GCT’s senior fundraising team as well as opportunities to benefit from professional external training to support further development where relevant and feasible.
How to apply
GCT welcomes applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.
To apply for this role, please provide (i) a CV and a (ii) a covering letter explaining how you meet the key requirements of the role and your motivation for applying.
Closing Date: midday (GMT) Wednesday 3rd December. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so submitting your application early is encouraged as the role may be filled early.
GCT welcomes applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.
To apply for this role, please send (i) a CV and a (ii) a covering letter explaining how you meet the key requirements of the role and your motivation for applying to the GCT inbox which can be found on our website.
Closing Date: midday (GMT) Wednesday 3rd December. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so submitting your application early is encouraged as the role may be filled early.
The Trust supports, develops & promotes projects that achieve measurable conservation, sustainable living & protection of the environment in Galapagos



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Use your leadership in marketing to help bring freedom from slavery and violence.
At IJM, we’re seeing the impossible become reality: entire justice systems transformed, violence reduced by up to 85%, and thousands of lives transformed. Now we’re stepping into a new season—scaling to rescue and protect millions.
To get there, we’re looking for a Director of Marketing —a leader who can turn conviction into movement, and movement into lasting change.
This role isn’t just about revenue. It’s about shaping the way supporters in the UK engage with justice:
• Leading the strategic development of campaigns that awaken hope and inspire action.
• Building journeys that move people from awareness to lifelong partnership.
• Catalyzing a transformational movement with insights, creativity, and courage to innovate and drive impact at scale.
If you’re ready to put your marketing and leadership to work so that all may be free, please see the job pack attached and prayerfully consider joining us. Closing date 3rd December.
Fundraising Operations & Stewardship Manager (Maternity Cover)
Starting salary: £48,822 per annum
St Mary's University is embarking on an ambitious journey to establish one of the UK's most socially accountable medical schools, addressing deep-rooted health inequalities and training the next generation of doctors.
The Development Office is in Year 2 of a £20m high-impact campaign focused on major donors and charitable trusts and we are now seeking a dynamic Fundraising Operations & Stewardship Manager (Maternity Cover) to help drive the next phase of our campaign and join our newly formed development team.
As Fundraising Operations & Stewardship Manager, you will be the Development Director's key partner - shaping donor journeys, managing campaign delivery, and ensuring every gift is recognised and maximised. You'll help us build momentum with our closest supporters and ensure excellence behind the scenes.
We're looking for a confident, capable, and creative individual who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
You will bring proven skills in campaign coordination, donor stewardship, and event delivery, with the ability to manage budgets, pipelines, and CRM systems with precision. You are a natural relationship-builder with an eye for detail and a passion for making an impact.
If you would like the opportunity to play a leading role in helping shape something new and make a meaningful impact in just under a year, we'd love to hear from you.
This is a hybrid role based at St Mary's University, Twickenham, we are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements for the right candidate.
St Mary’s University is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Learn more about our EDI initiatives and work as a Disability Confident employer. Please view our detailed access guide by following the link: St. Mary's University | AccessAble
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. St Mary’s University is holding a work visa sponsorship licence however we will not always be able to guarantee a Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship. To avoid disappointment, please ensure you meet the requirements of the Points Based System before applying as we will not be able to provide advice on individual cases.
Closing Date: 30 November at 23:00
Our values of excellence, generosity of spirit, inclusiveness and respect inspire us to create an academic community in which everybody is welcomed
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Job Title: Fundraising Manager – Trusts and Statutory
Salary: £42,000 per annum, plus 15% ILW if appropriate
Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract Type: 11-month fixed term contract starting March 2026
Location: Hybrid – 3 days a week in one of our centres (London, Liverpool, Birmingham or Newcastle)
Reports to: Community Fundraising Manager
The Charity
Suicide is the leading cause of death of men under 35 and three quarters of those who die by suicide are men. James’ Place exists to save the lives of men in suicidal crisis through delivering clinical services. We are a charity currently offering free, life-saving therapy to suicidal men at our centres in Liverpool, London and Newcastle.
James’ Place was set up by Clare Milford Haven and Nick Wentworth-Stanley in 2008 after their twenty-one-year-old son, James, died by suicide ten days after a minor operation. James had no history of mental illness or depression and had sought urgent help for anxiety and suicidal thoughts but didn’t find it.
James' Place was set up to make the experience of finding help as easy as possible. We offer men who are experiencing a suicidal crisis a brief, intensive, therapeutic intervention in a safe environment. Men who walk through the door at James’ Place will be in a space where they feel valued and respected. We provide a calm and peaceful environment both inside the centres and in our outside spaces, accessible to men who visit us as well as their friends and families. We have so far treated over 4,300 men who might otherwise have been unable to access the support they desperately need.
In early 2026 we will be opening our fourth centre in Birmingham. Our new centre in Birmingham will be there to support suicidal men living in the West Midlands.
The Opportunity
James’ Place has huge ambitions to grow to reach more men in suicidal crisis. We are seeking an experienced fundraising manager to join us on a Fixed Term Contract to cover a period of maternity leave.
Trusts and Statutory is a crucial, high-performing and mature income stream for James’ Place. In this Fixed Term Contract, the postholder will be care-taking as well as continuing to grow income and help the team to finalise our current fundraising appeal. The organisation has recently invested in a new Executive Leadership Team to drive forward the development of our new strategy, so there is a real opportunity for this postholder to contribute to this process.
The purpose of this role is to raise funds for James’ Place:
- working with the Head of Fundraising and Communications to deliver the expansion appeal; and
- taking overall responsibility for building the relationships with and securing income from Trusts and Statutory sources to realise our aim to deliver more life-saving support for men in suicidal crisis nationally.
The key internal relationships for this role are:
- Head of Fundraising and Communications
- Fundraising Manager, Philanthropy and Corporate
- Fundraising Manager, Community
- Philanthropy Lead
- Fundraising Executive
- Stewardship and Events Manager
- Chief Executive
- Executive Leadership Team
The key external relationships for this role are:
- Trustees
- Appeal Board members
- Funders
- Potential Funders
Key Responsibilities
80% Direct fundraising work:
- Responsible for a portfolio of donors, volunteers and prospects and an annual fundraising target of c. £750,000 - £1,000,000 from trusts, foundations, and statutory sources.
- Build a network of donors and volunteer supporters and influencers across a range of audiences, maintaining and developing relationships, who can support your fundraising.
- Work with the Head of Fundraising and Communications on the national appeal and other central fundraising work. This will include attending events and writing major grant applications and other proposals.
- Support the Head of Fundraising and Communications to maximise opportunities through the Appeal Board.
- Manage engagement and fundraising events to support the organisation’s fundraising ambitions.
- Build compelling cases for James’ Place projects to put to prospective and existing funders, ensuring accurate financial information is presented clearly.
20% Fundraising administration:
- Ensuring regulatory and best practice guidelines are understood and adhered to in all fundraising and public facing work.
- Work with colleagues in the London centre and across the organisation, to develop their experience and confidence in fundraising activities, ensuring they are fully briefed and supported at all times.
- Ensure all activities are of a high standard, meeting all relevant regulations and best practice guidelines.
Work in the wider charity:
- Always represent James’ Place with respect, decorum, and confidence.
- Work with the team to build our understanding of men in suicidal crisis and how suicidal behaviour develops.
- Deputise for the Head of Fundraising and Communications and represent the charity as and when needed.
- Recognise the value of review and evaluation and contribute to the on-going development of James’ Place as a respected, effective, and sustainable charity.
- Undertake any other duties as required in pursuit of organisational success, based around delivery of the organisational business plan.
Person Specification
Essential
- A good track record of fundraising in the charity sector, with proven results or equivalent relevant transferable experience.
- Experience of success in trusts and statutory fundraising and an excellent understanding of and experience of meeting the expectations of these funders.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the confidence to engage and build relationships with stakeholders and partners at the highest level.
- A keen eye for detail and ability to analyse complex data and research findings to extrapolate key messages to create compelling cases for support or to communicate the impact of interventions.
- The ability to present this complex information in the most appropriate format tailored to the specific audience.
- Practical and resilient.
- Able to communicate persuasively with passion and integrity.
- Constructive and collaborative attitude, able to problem solve.
- A team player, willing to work collaboratively, support others, and take on additional responsibilities when needed.
- An ability to work on difficult and sensitive issues, showing kindness, integrity, and being willing to seek and offer help as required.
Desirable
- Understanding of and interest in mental health / suicide prevention.
We offer
- A 7% employer contributory pension scheme
- Family friendly policies
- Death in service insurance scheme
- 25 days plus bank holidays leave entitlement (FTE), including enhanced holiday allowance with incremental rises after qualifying period
Closing date: 9am on Thursday 4th December
First round interviews will be held virtually on Friday 12th December.
James’ Place is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community. Our aim is that no job applicant, temporary worker or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender and transgender status, race and ethnicity, religion and belief (including no belief), marriage or civil partnership status or sexual orientation.
If you have a disability or health conditions which means you'd benefit from any adjustments to the interview process to help you perform at your best, please do let us know in advance.
Any job offers made are subject to the receipt of two relevant satisfactory employment references. We expect this to include one from your most recent or current employer. Any job offers made are also subject to a satisfactory DBS check and a Right to Work in the UK check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Purpose of the Job
This role is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding individual to join the UK Youth Employer Engagement team as part of the Network Delivery Department, supporting the Summer Jobs Programme. With a focus on identifying and securing employment placements and income for The Summer Jobs Programme, the Employer Engagement Officer plays a key role in ensuring strong stewardship and a positive employer experience of the programme and partnership with UK Youth over the next 12 months.
Key Responsibilities
Employer recruitment and income generation
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Work closely with the Employer Engagement Manager to develop and implement an employer engagement strategy, integrating both local and national approaches.
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Support the development of employer sponsorship proposals, creating a menu of different engagement levels to meet income targets
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Work with the Employer Engagement Manager and the wider Corporate Partnerships Team to collaborate on UK Youth fundraising opportunities and integrate our employer ask into our wider corporate partnerships offer
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Track, monitor and report confirmed placements in specified locations.
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Input to feedback for programme funder, the Youth Endowment Fund, on corporate partnership opportunities
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Identify and engage with regional and localised contacts to assist in sourcing placements (e.g. local business networks).
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Accurately record programme donation contributions
Employer training and management
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Manage relationships with a cohort of employers throughout the programme, including:
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Securing their commitment to provide placements and funding in agreement with the programme’s terms of reference
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Ensuring they have the information and tools to succeed within the programme.
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Act as the primary point of contact at UK Youth.
Key Internal Relationships
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Collaborate closely with The Summer Jobs Project Manager to:
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Ensure consistency and accuracy of approach and information.
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Support Local Delivery Partners to build relationships with employers.
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Attend one to one meetings and appraisals with the Employer Engagement Manager
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Work in partnership with colleagues in the Communications team to enable the delivery of high-quality comms activities that support employer recruitment.
Experience we're after
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Experience of fundraising, sales or recruitment
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Experience of working in a busy and deadline-driven work environment
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Experience of managing multiple relationships
Who we are
UK Youth is a leading charity that exists to ensure all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. We work with others to ensure that the youth sector is strengthened, supported, and that provision is youth-led, evidence-informed and delivers high-quality outcomes. UK Youth plays a unique role in addressing the lack of investment in the youth sector, the lack of cross-sector understanding in how youth work makes a difference and the limited opportunities to embed effective solutions. These factors lead to mass inequality of access to youth services for young people.
Why work at UK Youth?
Young people are facing a complex and increasingly challenging world. There are pressures on their mental health, employment prospects, and even physical safety. Youth work is an essential tool to help young people navigate these difficulties and set them up with skills for life. But over ten million young people are currently unable to access this life changing and even life-saving resource. UK Youth brings together young people and youth workers with business leaders, teachers, doctors, and other professionals to identify solutions, provide practical support and campaign for social change. By working at UK Youth, you will be a joining a committed group of people who are seeking to tackle the systemic problems letting young people down.
We are a value-based, passionate and committed organisation offering a friendly working environment with lots of opportunities for professional development and socialising (even for those working remotely!) from lunch and learn sessions, staff quizzes to virtual coffee meet ups.
UK Youth prides itself on being an Equal Opportunity employer and we would particularly welcome applications for this role from those who identify under one of the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings and are committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. Our selection procedures ensure that people are treated on the basis of their relevant merits, experience, skills and abilities and that no individual receives more or less favourable treatment.
What we can offer you
We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and vibrant organisational culture:
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Flexible/Agile Working
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27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time employees)
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Funded training provided in; Safeguarding, GDPR, Information and Cyber Security & Equality & Diversity
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Other training available in support of your personal and professional development
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Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%)
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Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay-out up to 4 times your salary
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Employee Assistance Programme to support employees both professionally and personally
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20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell, our New Forest Outdoor Centre, including camping, lodges and outdoor activities.
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IT equipment provided for the duration of contract
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CycleScheme and TechScheme
How to apply
If you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, please complete an application via our completely anonymised recruitment system provided by Applied which looks to create a fair and unbiased application process for all. Scroll to the top of the page and start your application.
Closing date: Monday 1st December 2025 at 09:00am
Provisional Interview Dates: W/C 8th December 2025
UK Youth is a leading charity with a vision that all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Type Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract Type: Contract
Salary: £28,875 per annum
Benefits: Generous Holiday allowance Season Ticket loan Cycle to work scheme Charity worker discounts Enhanced maternity package Wellness, inclusion, and diversity groups EAP scheme Life assurance
Are you passionate about supporting families affected by imprisonment?
Join Pact (Prison Advice & Care Trust) as a Development Manager and help lead our innovative Families Together project, funded by the National Lottery Community Fund. This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference in South Yorkshire by improving outcomes for children, young people, and families impacted by the criminal justice system.
About the Role
• You’ll be responsible for delivering key elements of the Families Together programme, including:
• Leading Professionals Forums and delivering training to schools and community partners.
• Building relationships with schools, social services, and voluntary organisations.
• Providing casework support for children and young people with a loved one in prison.
• Supporting and managing volunteers to deliver high-quality, trauma-informed services.
We’re seeking someone with:
• A Level 3 qualification in criminal justice, casework, teaching, counselling, or similar.
• Experience managing community or criminal justice projects.
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed, person-centred, and restorative approaches.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and partnership-building skills.
• A commitment to Pact’s values and a belief in rehabilitation and social justice.
• Applicants must have demonstrable experience working directly with children and young people. Whilst we appreciate the valuable skills gained from working within adult services, including HMP and similar settings, this role specifically requires experience supporting, engaging and safeguarding children and young people. Please ensure your application clearly evidences this experience, as candidates without it will not be shortlisted.
Why Join Us?
• Be part of a pioneering national charity making a real impact.
• Work in a supportive, collaborative environment.
• Help shape a service delivery model that could be rolled out nationally.
• Receive training, reflective practice, and opportunities for professional development.
Additional Requirements
This role is subject to prison vetting, DBS checks, and a 6-month probationary period. Flexibility to travel across South Yorkshire and occasionally nationally is required. This role requires a valid UK driving licence and access to a car.
Apply now to be part of a transformative project that puts families first.
Closing date- December 6th
Interviews – TBC
Pact (the Prison Advice & Care Trust) is a pioneering national charity that provides caring and life changing services to men and women in prison, to people with convictions on release and in the community, and to their children and families.
Pact’s vision is of a society in which justice is understood as a process of restoration and healing, in which prisons are used sparingly and as places of learning and rehabilitation, and in which the innate dignity and worth of every human being is valued. We work for the common good of Society, taking a public health-based approach. We work at the intersection of criminal justice, child and family welfare, mental health, wellbeing provision and health & social care.
Our volunteers and staff can be found in courts, prisons, probation services, and in communities across England & Wales. We are a diverse, inclusive, modern, and collaborative charity. We build effective partnerships and sustainable solutions based on our well-established understanding of the systems in which we work, and on our historic values and ethos developed through our 120 years of service delivery.
As an inclusive employer, we welcome requests for job adverts and descriptions in accessible formats (for e.g. larger text) for candidates with disabilities, including those with neurodiversity. Please contact us if you require any support in engaging in our recruitment process.
You may also have experience in the following: Development Manager, Family Support Manager
Children & Families Caseworker, Community Project Manager, Criminal Justice Project Manager
Youth & Family Services Coordinator, Safeguarding Officer, Trauma-Informed Practitioner, Social Services Project Lead, Prison & Family Support Worker, Education & Community Liaison, Child & Youth Engagement Officer, Charitable / Nonprofit Program Manager
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Operations Manager
Full-time, permanent | GBP 40,000 | Remote UK
Do you want to help bring modern contraception to women who have been excluded from access their entire lives? Join Lafiya as we scale a proven, community-based model that already reaches women in some of the hardest-to-serve areas of northern Nigeria.
Lafiya trains and supports government-employed female health workers to deliver self-injectable contraception directly in their own communities. More than 300,000 women have already been reached through this model. We are now strengthening our supply chain, expanding to new states, and building systems for long-term government co-financing. As we grow, smooth and reliable operations are essential to our impact.
About the role
This role sits at the centre of that effort. You will strengthen Lafiya’s internal systems, ensure compliance across our UK and Nigeria entities, support our people processes, and keep our logistics and supply chain moving. Your work will multiply the effectiveness of the whole organisation.
What you’ll do
- Support procurement and distribution systems for contraceptives, including SOPs and basic data dashboards
- Run end-to-end recruitment rounds, onboarding and offboarding, benefits administration, and performance reviews
- Lead key parts of UK charity compliance, including annual audit preparation and policy updates
- Drive process improvements that make the organisation faster, clearer, and more scalable
- Coordinate internal events, retreats, travel logistics and tech onboarding for the team
This job is for you if you…
- Spot problems early and enjoy fixing them fast
- Prefer doing to talking, and keep things moving without needing supervision
- Are organised and comfortable switching between many tasks
- Communicate clearly across different cultures and contexts
- Enjoy start-up environments where systems are still being built
- Are comfortable with spreadsheets and digital tools, or quick to learn them
We welcome early-career candidates as well as more experienced operations professionals. You don’t need to meet every point to apply.
Why join us
You will help shape a fast-growing organisation at a pivotal moment. We offer 30 days of annual leave, fully paid parental leave, flexible working arrangements, a weekly co-working day in London, and visa sponsorship where required.
Full job description: https://tr.ee/nUlHN8
Enabling access to safe family planning options in northern Nigeria.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Women & Families VAWG Specialist Service
The Claudia Jones Organisation (CJ0) is seeking a Service Manager for our Women and Families, VAWG Specialist Service to ensure the best outcomes for the women and families we support.
CJO’s Women and Families VAWG Service aims to provide a cohesive family and specialist support for vulnerable women and families of Caribbean/African heritage experiencing violence and present with complex layering of issues. We assist women and families through 1-1 advocacy, counselling, and therapeutic group support to increase wellbeing, reduce risk and increase safety. The service provides social and learning opportunities for women and families alongside meeting their immediate needs.
Job:Women & Families VAWG Specialist Service Manager
Location:London Salary:£40,000 per year, pro rata Part Time/3 days weekly Contract: 5 years
The Role
To manage and develop the delivery of the CJO VAWG service for African heritage women and families escaping violence and its impact through advocacy and therapeutic services. You will be responsible for managing your team of domestic violence workers whilst working synergistically with our clinical lead and social work support to achieve the best outcomes for the women and families who access our service.
As a member of the senior management team, you will have a strategic focus and lead on safeguarding to protect women and their children. You will have both an internal and external focus of influence with local and national stakeholders including statutory services and funders to ensure a co-ordinated community response and service for African heritage women and families.
About You
As a strong communicator, you will bring your understanding and know how to support and navigate the criminal justice systems in relation to VAWG. Able to work independently and prioritise a busy workload. An effective communicator who is innovative with experience of managing, growing, and developing your team. Excellent team player willing to get involved and support service users and staff, no matter the task or activity.
Key Objectives Within the Overall Purpose of the Post:
The management of CJOs VAWG women and family’s specialist service ensuring it meets the needs of African Heritage women and families, is contract compliant with the service specification and the charity’s policies and procedures.
- To lead and effectively manage the finance in line with the grant and annual budget.
- Lead on and participate in national, local discussions, consultation, research, monitoring and evaluation, needs assessment, collaboration, networks, to sustain and grow the women and family specialist service and any other activity relevant to deliver the service.
- Represent the service and organisation at both internal and external meetings and within multi-agency partnerships.
- Lead on and facilitate monitoring and evaluation activities, which supports the voices of service user and their data, to inform legislation, policy, and practice, identifying synergies across the organisation’s work as well as opportunities to produce and share learning.
- Facilitate a range of training for; professionals, service users, staff, volunteers, external audience to improve practice and service delivery.
- Communications - directly produce, facilitate publicity and marketing material for the service, appropriately using social media e-leaflets, paper booklets etc to increase knowledge, awareness, skills, and the impact of VAWG on the lives of women and families.
- Ensure written language is to good quality standard including emails and all other record keeping and documentation required of CJOs work.
- Ensure that the service is delivered within safeguarding practice and safe standards as per our quality mark.
Monitoring & Evaluation
- Contribute towards and/or write comprehensive reports that may include data, narratives, and case studies as required by funders, commissioners, CJO and others.
- Oversee the management of the Oasis database undertaking quarterly audits and monthly monitoring of data collection for performance management of the service.
- Dip sample and audit case files as held on Oasis, ensuring staff are recording information and delivering services in line with Imkaan and other quality standards.
- Oversee the consistent use of the ‘Safe Lives’ risk assessment tool, alongside other developed risk mitigation templates.
- Ensure staff appropriately represent women and advocate on their behalf when dealing with outside agencies such as the Housing department, Police, DSS, Solicitors, Social Services, Health Professionals, and all other relevant agencies.
- Document monitoring ensure that it is provided in the agreed and acceptable formats for the VAWG women and Families Specialist Service using standard templates.
Management of Service Finance
- Work closely with the finance team to oversee the income and expenditure of the service in line with all policies and procedures of the organisation, contract, policies and procedures relevant to CJOs funded work.
- Ensure that small grants woman receive are appropriate working closely with finance, social work students and support worker(s) or volunteer.
- Take full ownership of strategic fundraising for the service, identifying funding sources and making direct applications, alongside the Director and fundraising team.
Wellbeing
- Ensure the service is delivered within CJOs Community based approach to Wellbeing and that a therapeutic approach is embedded in your practice.
- Attend regular clinical supervision
- Ensure that your staff team attend regular clinical supervision.
- Lead and manage the Thinking Space facilitator and bi-weekly debriefs alongside working synergistically with CJOs Clinical Lead.
Operational
- Along with your team, to always work in the best interest of CJO and to avoid any action that may bring CJO and or its activities into disrepute.
- To undertake any other duty commensurate with the position of Service Lead and as required by your line manager.
- To engage in one’s own performance management through training and development as required.
- As a member of the senior management team work to promote CJO’s purpose, values, and our influence through evidence-based solutions to improving the lives of vulnerable women and their family experiencing VAWG/trauma and to act-up/step in the absence of members of the senior management team or staff.
- Regularly supervise, appraise, and support the development of staff and volunteers addressing challenges and implement necessary support measures to improve performance with staff, external contractors, and agencies.
- Participate in regular supervision, induction, training, and team meetings.
- Develop appropriate partnerships, collaborations, and communications to enable our family support and gender-based violence services to be seen as a leader in its field.
- To be the lead registered officer for CJSM and Safeguarding Lead
- On occasions to work on a Saturday where time in lieu will be given.
Please ensure your CV and Cover letter address the Job Specification.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We want a world where no one dies from hunger. Life-threatening hunger is predictable, preventable and treatable. Join Action Against Hunger and together we will stop it in its tracks.
Action Against Hunger is an optimistic, inspiring place to work. We want passionate and dedicated people to help build a better world. We’re a creative team made up of people with a wide range of talents, styles and expertise. But we are united in our relentless dedication to end world hunger. No challenge is too big. With you we can do it. Join us.
We are seeking a Senior Trusts and Foundations Manager to manage vital supporter partnerships to further our shared goal to end hunger worldwide. The successful candidate will work closely with the Head of Philanthropy to shape the Trusts and Foundations strategy and deliver ambitious income targets. They will be responsible for managing a portfolio of existing Trusts and Foundations partnerships, and also play a pivotal role in developing the fundraising stream.
The right candidate will be a self-starter who is highly motivated and passionate about ending world hunger. They must bring significant experience of identifying and developing new partnerships, securing high value gifts, and ongoing partnership management. They will excel at supporter stewardship and building meaningful, mutually beneficial partnerships that meet shared goals. A creative thinker, with excellent written and verbal communications skills, their ownership of the Trust and Foundation pipeline will take the channel from strength to strength.
We would love to hear from you if you’re interested in joining us. For more detailed information on the role – and to see whether you have the necessary experience - please download the attached pdf Job description.
Closing Date: 10-Dec-2025 23:30 Planned date to begin interviews: w/c 15th December 2025.
Please read the following carefully before making your application: then all you need to do is send your CV and write a supporting statement explaining why you want the job and how your skills and experience make you the right person for the role and where you saw this vacancy.
- As a UK based position, candidates must have the right to work in the UK
- We welcome applications from all sections of the community and we encourage as broad a range of candidates as possible. If you need any additional support to help you through this process, please let us know (contact details in the job pack)
- Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will only contact shortlisted candidates, within two weeks of the closing date Unfortunately, we cannot provide individual feedback
- If you experience any technical difficulties in submitting your application, please contact the charityjob helpdesk
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of Technology & Data
Permanent. Full time. Hybrid working (2 days per week in the officer)
Location: This role can be based in the UK (Cardiff, Edinburgh, London, Warrington), or in one of our global hub sites (Abuja, Bogota, Dhaka, Nairobi, New Delhi)
Salary:
UK £81,314 (London), or £76,432 (Cardiff, Edinburgh, Warrington).
Global - Competitive salary for each location
If we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert before the scheduled closing date. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to apply at their earliest convenience.
About us
Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.
We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don’t have to be Christian to work here – we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply. We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love. We value a good work-life balance, so we’re open to part-time and flexible working. We also offer hybrid working for our office-based colleagues.
About the role
Reporting in to the Director of Finance and Corporate Governance, the Head of Technology & Data will champion the development, implementation, and use of information technology and data throughout Christian Aid, creating a culture of innovation and empowering IT users.
Some of the main areas of responsibility for the Head of Technology & Data include:
- Responsible for building, supervising and maintaining a highly available and secure enterprise infrastructure including 24x7 cloud servers, mobility and remote access services and Azure Active Directory.
- Develop a road map for the strategic development of technology and data functions which incorporates system upgrades, installations, and conversions to ensure smooth transitions and optimised functionality for all users.
- Manage ITIL compliant processes including change management and service transition striving for innovation, reliability, and alignment with organisational goals.
- Collaborate proactively to develop strategies that enhance client services, amplify user efficiency, and inspire creative solutions to emerging challenges.
- Inspire and empower ICT staff by hiring, training, mentoring, and appraising team members, cultivating a culture of continuous development and excellence.
- Oversee network administration and network engineering (VPN, VOIP, Wan or relevant emerging technology) in key sites.
- Foster adaptability within ICT staff to align with evolving user needs, emerging technologies, and varied team dynamics.
- Maintain accurate documentation of systems, policies, and processes, ensuring clarity and accessibility for users and team members.
- Deliver user support through responsive helpdesk services and technical solutions tailored to client needs.
- Foster a culture of innovation ensuring Christian Aid are at the forefront of technological advancements to identify and implement solutions that align with organisational values and goals.
- Manage ICT budgets responsibly, ensuring financial integrity in purchasing, planning, and reviewing resources.
- Develop robust ICT policies related to system architecture, security, disaster recovery, standards, and service delivery to ensure business continuity and uphold organisational resilience.
- Build strong long-term partnerships by negotiating and managing vendor, outsourcer, and consultant contracts to ensure value-driven outcomes
About you
Who we are looking for:
Essential:
- Degree level or equivalent with an MCSE.
- Extensive experience of the management of ICT services, including strategy development.
- Extensive experience of Project Management.
- Advanced communications and problem solving skills.
- Highly detailed knowledge of a broad range of information and communications technologies including server, desktop and network hardware and operating systems, application development, information security, internet technologies, support services, systems management tools.
- Advanced leadership and team management skills.
- Substantial supplier management experience.
- Highly developed appreciation of the interaction and impact of business and ICT strategies and operations.
Desirable:
- ITIL Foundation, Practitioner.
- Knowledge and experience of satellite communications.
- Knowledge and experience of telephony and conferencing solutions.
- Experience of multi-site delivery of ICT solutions, ideally in a multinational context.
- Hands on experience of managing resources on Microsoft Azure platform.
- Experience of network and application security implementation.
- Use of systems management and monitoring tools.
- Knowledge of emerging technologies.
Further information
At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams.
We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams.
We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of and sympathy with Christian Aid’s faith identity.
All successful candidates will require a DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
This role requires applicants to have the right to live and work in the country where this position is based and undertake the role that you have been offered. If you are successful and we make you an offer for the role, we will be required to conduct a right to work check on your immigration status in the UK. We will contact you regarding the documentation you will need to provide to evidence this.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Purpose of the job
This role creates a positive impact for young people by managing partners through the effective delivery of our youth work programmes, delivering high quality facilitation and training and building excellent relationships across a region to contribute to improvements in our network offer.
Working with Project Mangers across Network Delivery, you will enable the effective delivery of our provision to the youth sector through effective contract management and support for partnerships with Delivery Partners and Grantees. You will deliver high quality training and facilitated sessions, translating curriculum and content into engaging and effective delivery. Working within a specific geographical location you will pro -actively build relationships with organisations and networks and foster connections that will help to unlock youth work for all young people. You will gather insights from across your region to feed into and contribute to the development of our offer to our network.
Key responsibilities
Programme delivery
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Account and contract management of relationships with a portfolio of Delivery Partners and Grantees within your geographical location
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Ensure that Delivery Partners and Grantees understand their programme and grant requirements and are successfully delivering against those
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Support Project Managers in coordinating and administering a range of project activities through the project lifecycle including contracting, onboarding, monitoring progress, event management and delivery and data collection
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Conduct visits to youth organisations engaged in our digital and physical delivery
Facilitation and training
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Deliver engaging and effective facilitation, training and events across both digital and physical platforms.
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Translate curriculum, content and workforce development tools into impactful delivery for youth workers and young people across both digital and physical platforms.
Network Development
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Build knowledge of the provision of support for young people in your geographical location to enable you to act as an effective relationship builder, networker and connector
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Actively engage individuals, organisations and specific networks that can support development of our delivery (e.g., employment networks, regional infrastructure organisations, Violence Reduction Networks)
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Facilitate Delivery and Grantee networks and collaboration spaces as per the requirements of our youth work provision and network offer
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Engage Delivery Partners and Grantees with our network offer and facilitate the embedding of our youth development content and workforce support tools
Experience We're After
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Experience in relationship and contract management
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Experience coordinating activities across several programmes and project simultaneously
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Expertise in facilitation and training particularly in youth development content
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Experience planning, delivering and hosting events
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Experience of operating effectively in a matrix management structure
Why work at UK Youth?
UK Youth is a leading charity that exists to ensure all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. We have influence as a sector-supporting infrastructure body, a direct delivery partner and a campaigner for social change. As outlined in our 2025 #unlockingyouthwork strategy, we believe youth work is a catalyst for change that young people need now more than ever. We play a unique role in addressing; the lack of investment into the youth sector, the lack of cross-sector understanding of how youth work makes a difference and the limited opportunities to embed effective solutions.
We are building a movement of change; galvanising likeminded individuals, organisations, government, and businesses from all sectors, to work together and deliver system change for all young people. Together we will create a society that understands, champions, and delivers effective youth.
What we can offer you
We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and vibrant organisational culture:
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Flexible/Agile Working
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27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time employees)
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Funded training provided in; Safeguarding, GDPR, Information and Cyber Security & Equality & Diversity
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Other training available in support of your personal and professional development
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Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%)
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Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay-out up to 4 times your salary
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Employee Assistance Programme to support employees both professionally and personally
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20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell, our New Forest Outdoor Centre, including camping, lodges and outdoor activities.
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IT equipment provided for the duration of contract
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CycleScheme and TechScheme
How to apply
If you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, please complete an application via our completely anonymised recruitment system provided by Applied which looks to create a fair and unbiased application process for all. Scroll to the top of the page and start your application.
Closing date: Monday 8th December 2025 at 09:00am
Provisional Interview Dates: W/C 15th December 2025
As this role involves working in a regulated environment with young people, any offer will be conditional to satisfactory background checks, which include criminal record check and employment reference.
UK Youth is a leading charity with a vision that all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives.
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