Supported living manager jobs in central bedfordshire, hampshire
Job Profile
CAFOD’s mission in the Catholic community of England and Wales is to inspire and equip Catholics to actively engage in the Church’s efforts to overcome poverty and injustice. Our regional teams focus on recruiting and supporting a dedicated group of volunteers within parish and school communities, empowering them to educate, engage, and inspire others to act in solidarity for the common good. Regional teams also collaborate with clergy and other representatives across the Catholic community to ensure CAFOD’s volunteer programme is aligned with faith life.
The primary purpose of this role is to provide administrative and communications support to the Community Participation Coordinators across England and Wales, with a focus on the West & Wales region as the first point of contact. This includes coordinating administrative tasks performed by office volunteers and identifying opportunities for process improvements. The role also involves volunteer recruitment administration, overseeing and training Office Volunteers, and ensuring effective database management.
This role can be based anywhere in the UK including our head office in London, working from home, from one of CAFOD’s Volunteer Centres, or a combination of both. The role requires occasional travel to London and other areas within the East & West side of the country. Travel expenses will be reimbursed, and time off in lieu will be granted for travel beyond normal working hours.
This is a full-time position (35 hours per week) and reports to the Volunteer Support and Development Coordinator.
Key Responsibilities Overview
The post holder will play a key role in driving smooth, efficient operations across CAFOD’s West & Wales region. As the go-to person for admin excellence and volunteer support, you’ll work closely with your line manager and colleagues in the East to streamline processes, improve systems, and keep everything running like clockwork.
You’ll lead on volunteer recruitment and engagement—welcoming new volunteers, managing onboarding, and ensuring everyone feels valued, equipped, and inspired to support CAFOD’s work. Your people skills and attention to detail will shine as you manage applications, data entry, and training coordination.
Communications will be at the heart of your role. You’ll create engaging e-bulletins and social media content that keeps our community informed and motivated, while ensuring messages are clear, consistent, and aligned with CAFOD’s wider goals.
You’ll be the guardian of accurate data, working with office volunteers to maintain up-to-date records that support smarter outreach and efficient workflows. Your collaborative spirit will help strengthen connections across teams, share best practices, and contribute to creative new approaches for engaging communities.
This is a role for a proactive, organised, and people-focused individual who’s excited to innovate, solve problems, and make a tangible impact in a supportive, values-led organisation.
Safeguarding
All CAFOD staff share responsibility to promote and maintain a strong safeguarding culture, including identifying the key actions they should take given their role and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Understanding our context
- Understanding Catholic identity: sympathetic knowledge of the life, culture and structure of the Catholic Church in England and Wales and an ability to work effectively within it and especially an understanding of parish community life.
- Understanding CAFOD: ability to express what motivates people to volunteer for, and support, CAFOD and the main activities in which Catholic community primarily participate. Being informed about, supportive of, and actively promoting our anti-racism work.
Working together
- Managing ourselves: strong interpersonal skills including an ability to develop personal relationships quickly and to convince others. Ability to be self-motivated and able to work in isolation linking with different people in a variety of contexts; confident with articulating support required for you to work well.
- Working with others: builds positive and fruitful partnerships, particularly with volunteers; works effectively as part of a team which may work at a distance to ensure sharing of good practice and shared workload; being willing and able to help other team members and be helped to achieve delivery of shared objectives.
- Communicating: ability to identify how best to communicate instructions and processes clearly and how this helps achieve the objectives CAFOD seeks to deliver and how to share knowledge and information across teams.
Making change happen
- Managing resources: confident with processing data for planning, monitoring and reporting: proven time-management, data-management and organisational skills/experience of delegating tasks clearly and making improvements to processes.
- Achieving results: ability and willingness to focus on achieving efficiencies, especially in support of regional plans for community participation and income growth.
- Managing our performance: ability and willingness to work to targets and achieve results.
Job-Specific Competencies
Administrative Process Improvement:
Proven ability to assess, streamline, and document administrative processes. Strong organisational skills are required to manage a variety of tasks and ensure efficient delegation to volunteers. Ability to identify inefficiencies and propose practical solutions to enhance office operations.
Volunteer Recruitment & Engagement:
Expertise in recruiting, onboarding, and maintaining volunteer engagement. You will build strong relationships with volunteers, ensuring their experience is positive and aligned with CAFOD’s mission. Experience in using volunteer management systems and managing volunteer data is essential.
Communication & Content Creation: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience in producing engaging content for e-bulletins, newsletters, and other media resources. Ability to tailor messaging to different audiences, ensuring clarity and consistency in CAFOD’s communications.
Data Management & Accuracy:
Attention to detail is crucial for maintaining accurate records. Experience with databases, data segmentation, and ensuring data integrity is essential. A strong understanding of data protection standards, including GDPR, will be necessary.
Collaboration & Team Communication:
Effective communicator with internal teams, ensuring smooth communication and alignment across various regions. Ability to foster positive working relationships and collaborate across teams, both virtually and in person. Proficiency with communication tools like Microsoft Teams and Zoom is required.
Training & Support:
Experience in delivering training to volunteers and staff, ensuring they have the necessary skills and knowledge. Ability to provide ongoing support to regional office volunteers, helping them succeed and contribute effectively to the team.
Adaptability & Problem-solving:
Flexible and resourceful, able to adapt to changing priorities. You will be expected to identify challenges and propose solutions to keep operations running smoothly.
Commitment to CAFOD’s Mission & Values:
A deep understanding of CAFOD’s mission and Catholic social teaching, with the ability to align volunteer engagement and administrative activities with the organization’s goals of addressing poverty and injustice.
Use of Digital Tools & Systems:
Competence in using databases, Microsoft Office Suite, and collaboration tools. Ability to train volunteers in these systems to ensure smooth operations across teams.
Project Management & Accountability:
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring tasks are completed within deadlines and to a high standard. You will be responsible for delivering results aligned with CAFOD’s objectives.
Safeguarding for Children and Vulnerable Adults
CAFOD recognises the personal dignity and rights of children and vulnerable adults, towards whom it has a special responsibility and a duty of care and respect. CAFOD, and all its staff and volunteers, undertake to do all in our power to create a safe environment for children, young people and vulnerable adults and to prevent their physical, sexual or emotional abuse. CAFOD is committed to acting at all times in the best interests of children and vulnerable adults, seeing these interests as paramount. Any candidate offered a job with CAFOD will be expected to adhere to CAFOD’s Safeguarding policy and sign CAFOD’s Code of Behaviour as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents. This post involves contact with children, young people and vulnerable adults, or has responsibility for people who will do, and applicants will be subject to specific checks related to safeguarding issues. If based in the UK the post holder is required to present or obtain a Disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service). If the post is based outside the UK the post holder will be subject to a different checking process.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, and appropriate screening checks can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. CAFOD also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information 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, and consent to, these recruitment procedures.
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Come and join us and help make a real difference in the lives of the world’s poorest communities.
CAFOD is an equal opportunities employer. Recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.
Registered Charity
101 - 500
CAFOD is the official Catholic aid agency for England and Wales tackling poverty and injustice across the world.
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Westway Trust is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Manager - Community Engagement – to drive work to ensure we are strengthening and developing the Trust’s position within the North Kensington community.To ensure that we are doing as much as we can to engage with, support and involve the community in all that we do.To work with the communications team to ensure we are communicating the many opportunities we do and will offer for the community to engage with us.
You will need to have the right blend and balance of strategic, communication, innovation and people skills. You will have experience of supporting and enhancing the lives of people in the local community. You will be an energetic and enthusiastic individual with a commitment to the value of participative community engagement. You will be comfortable in connecting with the wider community, able to listen and gather the views of local people and feed these back into the direction, work and decisions of the Trust.
Key responsibilities of the role include:
- To take responsibility for the development and delivery of the Trust’s community engagement activity.
- To take responsibility for the delivery of impact management in relation to the Trust’s Theory of Change (as outlined in our Horizon Plan.
- To be responsible for building and managing strategic partnerships.
- To be responsible for the impact measurement of the Trust’s engagement and consultation activities.
- To build and support a diverse range of Community Forums and Networks and ensure they are linked to the development work of the Trust.
- To ensure other pathways are in place to ‘listen to’ community voices.
- To ensure other pathways are in place for the community to engage with the Trust in line with our Community Centring ethos.
- To play an active part in delivering a Trust-wide Stakeholder Engagement Plan, including with responsibility for Member Organisations.
- To work with colleagues inside the Trust and externally on the development and innovation of grant making, capacity building, health, social justice and anti-racism.
- To be part of the Trusts effort in driving innovation, including engaging with the balance between social and commercial returns.
- To engage with the Board of the African Caribbean Cultural Centre, in line with Trust policy.
- To engage with the Steering Group of Bay 20 (or the equivalent), in line with Trust policy.
- To line manage a team of staff.
- To attend Executive Team as requested, Committees as required and provide reports and papers for Committees, line manager and the Board as required.
Knowledge and Experience:
Leadership responsibilities
- You will be an active member of the Trust’s Team, contributing in particular to the development and delivery of the property aspects of the Trust’s strategy, business plans and land-use priorities.
- You will attend the Board’s sub-committee and other meetings supporting effective Governance and management as required.
Essential
- Significant and successful experience of operating as a senior charity manager.
- A track record of working collaboratively with partners and stakeholders to develop successful partnerships and achieve joint success against shared objectives.
- Significant experience of community engagement and an ability to balance a range of competing or sometimes contradictory views to arrive at an appropriate compromise position.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to give compelling presentations to a range of audiences.
- The ability to be flexible and adaptable in response to developing priorities.
- The ability to be innovative and creative in order to arrive at practical solutions to sometimes complex issues.
- Experience of managing staff and supporting their development.
- Experience of managing resources and budgets.
- Strong interpersonal skills for both workplace and external representation contexts, operating with enthusiasm, flexibility, energy and commitment.
- Resilience, empathy, enthusiasm and determination to achieve results.
- Demonstrable understanding of commitment to, anti-racism and promotion of equality of opportunities, diversity and inclusion.
Ideally you will bring:
- A strong understanding of building regulations and best practice, and industry standards.
- An understanding of the local area.
Benefits of working with us:
- Great location in the heart of Portobello, North Kensington
- Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days per year + statutory bank holidays
- Sick pay scheme
- Investor in People (IiP) employer
- Free gym membership at health club one minute walk from the office
- Pension scheme
- Life Assurance
- Season ticket / bicycle loan
- Free eye test voucher
The application deadline is Sunday 1 June when applications will be reviewed and shortlisted for interview. However, we reserve the right to close the application early. An early application is strongly recommended.
Registered Charity
101 - 500
We exist to work together with the local community to enable North Kensington to thrive.
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About the Role
Iswe is a social impact foundation exploring how to put people at the heart of political and social decision-making to address some of society’s greatest challenges.
Behind powerful democratic innovations is a need for robust financial systems. We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Manager to oversee financial operations, manage reporting, and help us build strong systems as we grow.
You’ll work closely with senior leadership, external accountants, and funders to ensure that financial planning supports programme delivery and strategic goals. This is a key role for someone excited by the opportunity to help shape an ambitious and values-led organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning and Management
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Lead day-to-day financial operations and controls
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Develop and manage financial reporting systems
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Produce monthly management accounts and forecasts
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Support budgeting and reforecasting processes
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Prepare the annual financial report with external accountants
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Ensure compliance with audit and reporting standards
Grants and Income
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Provide accurate forecasts and financial information for fundraising bids
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Track income from funders and issue/manage invoices
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Ensure clear reporting on restricted and unrestricted funds
Payments and Payroll
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Process payments to contractors, suppliers, and partners
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Oversee payroll payments
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Reconcile accounts and maintain accurate financial records in QuickBooks
Internal Systems and Support
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Refine internal workflows to improve clarity and timeliness of financial information
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Maintain up-to-date financial documentation, receipts, and records
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Support supplier management, compliance tracking, and finance-related admin
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Communicate financial insights to support internal planning and delivery
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Act as point of contact for accountants, funders, and financial stakeholders
Essential Skills and Experience
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Minimum 5 years' experience managing finances in a charity or non-profit
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Strong understanding of financial systems, reporting, and controls
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Experience managing day-to-day accounting and overseeing restricted/unrestricted funding
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Familiarity with grants management and funder reporting
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Strong communication skills with the ability to advise senior leadership
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Ability to build and manage funder relationships
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High attention to detail and accuracy
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Proactive and self-motivated; able to work independently
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Strong IT skills and experience with financial software
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Alignment with Iswe’s mission, values, and commitment to transparency and equity
Desirable
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Professional qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA, ACA)
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Experience using QuickBooks
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Experience working in a start-up or scaling organisation
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Knowledge of deliberative democracy, such as citizens’ assemblies
Salary, Benefits & Working Conditions
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Salary: £40–45k per annum, depending on experience
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Hours: Full-time, but open to part-time (minimum 4 days/week)
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Location: Remote, with flexibility around UK-adjacent working hours
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Leave: 35 days holiday plus UK bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time); 14 days medical leave
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Pension: Statutory employer contributions (currently 3%)
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Other: 6-month probation period. The right candidate will have the opportunity to shape this role and grow into a leadership position as Iswe develops
About Iswe
We believe that many of the crises we face today - health, climate, the cost of living etc - are symptoms of failing governance structures, and that putting people in the driving seat of decision-making will transform our futures for the better. Our work focuses on Citizens’ Assemblies.
Our team has decades of experience in democratic innovation. Projects include Global Assembly for COP26 and The Future Armenian. Iswe is a fast-growing foundation, dedicated to empowering citizens to play a leading role in the decision-making that affects their lives.
Our work is founded on strong values, including openness, transparency and humility. We believe that when ‘I’ (an individual) becomes ‘we’ (part of the collective), the results are transformational. We are actively working to build a healthy culture, rooted in care and characterised by being self-organising and self-reflective. We are committed to addressing the dynamics of oppression in ourselves and our work.
How to Apply
Please submit a CV and short cover letter outlining your interest in the role and relevant experience, via CharityJob.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the advert may be closed early if we find a suitable candidate.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Coeliac UK currently has an exciting opportunity for a PR and Communications Manager, to join our team hybrid working, including on site at Coeliac UK Head Office, High Wycombe. This is a full-time, permanent position. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £40,481 - £44,978 per annum.
Coeliac UK is the charity for people who need to live without gluten.
For over 50 years we've been helping people with coeliac disease and other gluten-related conditions live happier, healthier lives. We campaign for better food options, fund research, and provide trusted advice to our community.
Join us in our mission to create a world where no one is limited by gluten.
The PR and Communications Manager role:
We are seeking a talented and proactive PR and Communications Manager to raise the profile of the charity through impactful storytelling and strategic media relations. Reporting to the Head of Marketing, this newly created role will lead the delivery of our PR function, brand communications, and celebrity engagement strategy. It’s a fantastic opportunity for a passionate communicator to make a meaningful difference by sharing the stories that shape our mission: ensuring no one’s life is limited by coeliac disease.
Key responsibilities of the PR and Communications Manager:
- Create and implement a proactive media strategy to raise awareness of Coeliac UK.
- Lead the press office function, responding to media enquiries and building relationships with journalists and key stakeholders.
- Draft compelling press releases, opinion pieces, and research-led media content in collaboration with internal teams.
- Develop and manage case studies to amplify lived experiences of people with coeliac disease.
- Manage PR activity for Coeliac Awareness Month and support ambassador, influencer, and celebrity engagement.
- Act as brand guardian to ensure tone and visual consistency across all communications.
- Collaborate across departments to support regional press, marketing campaigns, and brand development.
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience required for the PR and Communications Manager:
We are looking for a creative and organised PR professional with excellent communication skills and the ability to lead media strategy. The ideal candidate will have:
- Proven experience in PR and communications, ideally within a charity or health-related sector.
- Outstanding writing skills with the ability to create impactful, engaging stories and messaging.
- Strong relationship-building skills with a background in media relations and campaign delivery.
Closing Date: 30th May 2025
If you would like to be considered as our PR and Communications Manager, please apply now with your CV and cover letter. For your application to be considered, please combine your covering letter and CV into a single document for uploading purposes. We’d love to hear from you!
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Job Title: Housing Support Worker
Location: Luton, floating support service based within the office and around different locations within the community
Salary: £24,500
Shift Pattern: 12 month fixed term contract, 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00. You may be required to work outside these hours as necessary to service requirements.
About the role
This is an exciting new role within a brand new contract to support the referral process from the Housing Solutions teams! The service focuses on providing floating and wraparound support to single applicants who are at risk of homelessness and are able to live independently, by providing a housing support plan towards resolving housing needs and support them into long-term, stable housing.
In this role, you will conduct proactive outreach with our participants to develop personalised support plans for housing for appropriate long-term housing options, including accessing private rental listings and understanding application processes for tenancy. You will help our participants navigate the resources available to them including benefits and support services, advocating for their needs whilst empowering them to take ownership of their housing journey. You will work closely with the Landlord Liaison Officer who bridges the gap between our participants and private landlords. You will work closely with them to achieve prevention and relief outcomes by assisting the participant to remain in their provided accommodation.
You will provide follow up support to ensure tenancy sustainment and successful transitions into permanent housing, keeping casefiles up to date with activities and documents, and escalating any high risks or high needs to the management team.
About you
This role is ideal for someone who has a real passion towards helping to end the cycle of homelessness, providing support to those who need it to live in stable accommodation. You will thrive in a person centred environment with real compassion and a non-judgmental attitude, understanding that people face different life experiences and sometimes just need that extra support to get back on their feet. We're looking for someone with a genuine passion and felt purpose to help people, challenge stigma, and make a real difference to people’s lives! You will have:
- Experience of working with people of complex backgrounds and/or a good understanding of the sector
- Understanding of the housing and social needs of people with multiple and complex needs
- Knowledge of resources and opportunities within the local community, including knowledge around benefits and employment opportunities to sustain independent living
- The ability to influence and negotiate positive outcomes with others
- Excellent interpersonal skills, both written and oral. Ability to form and build effective relationships and rapport with others
- The ability to work proactively to make decisions to deal with challenges and providing a solution focused approach using initiative
- The ability and willingness to show flexibility of working patterns, responding to the needs of the service and participants
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
What we offer
- 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
- Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
- Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
- Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Annual Staff Awards
- Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives.
- Join an organisation with a mission to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.
We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We're proud to mention that our staff Ambassadors career aspirations generally benefit from embracing this unique opportunity to develop their respective skill sets in spaces that exist outside of their daily roles.
SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity.
About Social Interest Group (SIG)
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks. Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below.
Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.
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Support Coordinator
We’re looking for an innovative, passionate and professional individual with excellent communication and organisational skills to join our Stroke Recovery Services based in either the Liverpool, Rochdale or Oldham area.
Position: S11280 Stroke Support Coordinator – 3 posts
Location: Homebased, Liverpool, Rochdale or Oldham, however, regular travel will be required as part of this role within the service area (may include other travel in London and nationally to include team meetings or other work-related meetings).
Salary: circa £27,400 per annum for 35 hours per week, pro rata for less hours
3 vacancies available:
1 x Liverpool – 35 hours per week
1 x Oldham – 28 hours per week
1 x Rochdale – 24 hours per week
Hours: 24 - 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent.
Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.
Closing Date: 1 June 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
Interview Date: W/C 16 June 2025
Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity to work with stroke survivors and their families to support them following a stroke.
The service aims to identify and address the needs of stroke survivors and carers across the stroke pathway, by providing a range of innovative support solutions, supporting them to meet their desired outcomes.
The Stroke Association Support Coordinator will:
- Support new stroke survivors and their carers from hospital discharge into the community.
- Provide personalised information, advice and support.
- Support stroke survivors to make informed lifestyle changes which will help them to prevent further strokes.
- Work collaboratively with NHS colleagues and other areas of the community to make a difference in the lives of people affected by stroke.
This role requires the post holder to travel across the locality to visit people at home and in community settings. Candidates must be able to demonstrate how they can meet this requirement of the role.
About You
You will have:
- Excellent IT skills and demonstrate a flexible approach to your role.
- A caring profession ideally with experience of supporting people with disabilities.
- Setting up and running virtual groups.
To fulfil the role, you must be a resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK.
When you click to apply, you will be able to see the full responsibilities and person specification for further information on the role.
Please submit your CV, (including details of your current address), and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience.
If you are applying under the Disability Confident scheme, please indicate this in your supporting statement.
Finding strength through support
The organisation is the only charity in the UK providing lifelong support for all stroke survivors and their families. Providing tailored support to tens of thousands of stroke survivors each year. This support includes one-to-one and group support, funding vital scientific research into stroke prevention, acute treatment, recovery and long-term care, and campaigning to secure the best care for everyone affected by stroke.
They are here for stroke survivors and their loved ones, from the moment they enter the new and frightening post-stroke world, supporting them every step of the way as they find their strength and their way back to life.
It’s only thanks to the generosity of supporters and donors that they can provide vital support.
The Association is driven by an ambition to improve the lives of everyone affected by stroke. This means they’re determined to create an equitable and inclusive workplace that benefits from the difference, and thrives on the diversity, of our people. Guided by an approach to solving inequity in stroke, the team are prioritising listening to, and learning from, lived experience across the charity.
The charity are working to improve the representation of this lived experience at all levels within the Association and are eager to recruit applicants from a variety of communities and backgrounds. We are keen to receive applications from people affected by stroke, people of colour, members of LGBT+ communities, and disabled people because these identities and experiences are underrepresented and would add enormous value to how the organisation work.
A Disability Confident employer, the organisation is making great progress focusing on flexible working, reasonable adjustments and access to work. The charity has a variety of staff network groups and are committed to continuously improving diversity and inclusion efforts. If you have questions, or access needs, we’re happy to discuss any support and adjustments we can make throughout the recruitment process so that you’re able to contribute your best in a way that meets your needs.
You may also have experience in areas such as Care Coordinator, Stroke Support, Stroke, Care, Care Worker, Support Worker, Carer, Care Team Leader, Support Team Leader, Volunteering Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, Support Group, Support and Advice, Social Care, Carer Support, Support Service. #INDNFP
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We are working with a national medical charity to recruit a key role for their Acquisition team.
The role will work closely across Individual Giving and the wider Fundraising Directorate to develop an evolving supporter acquisition strategy that will aim to recruit new supporters with a focus on digital.
Remote once a month in the office - 40,317 - 44,200
Twice a week in London - 44,400 - 48,500
The Charity
An inspiring medical charity dedicated to helping people at some of the most vulnerable moments in their lives. Youll be joining a highly respected organisation, known for its supportive and inclusive working culture, offering fantastic benefits flexible working!
The Role
Oversee the supporter acquisition programme.
Develop an annual plan of acquisition activity; monitoring and analysing all campaign results.
Working collaboratively with key fundraising and data teams.
Work closely with key colleagues across individual giving and in other directorates.
Work with and support other key fundraising teams to develop an innovation strategy.
Prepare and manage the direct marketing acquisition income and expenditure budgets
The Candidate
Significant experience in a third sector direct marketing role.
Track record in managing effective digital campaigns on a national or regional basis
Extensive experience of using a variety of fundraising channels including digital, email, social media, direct mail, telemarketing and SMS.
Experience of leading a revenue generating team, including generation of six figure acquisition income
Experience of delivering successful new products to market and experience in creating and delivering digital engagement strategies
IMPORTANT NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent 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.
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Job Title: Compliance, Risk, Audit and Safety Officer
Location: Central Office based in Islington and hybrid with regular service visits
Salary: £35,700
Shift Pattern: 12 month fixed term contract, 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00 with flexibility around these hours as required
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to join our highly skilled and dedicated Compliance, Risk, and Audit team. The team compromises a Director, Head of Service, and 3 experienced officers, with this role completing the team as the 4th officer. Although the team is small in size, they deliver work of significant depth, strategic importance, and exceptional quality across SIG. They play a vital role in supporting SIG's strategic direction through its commitment to high standards of Governance, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, and Continuous Improvement.
As we have an increasing focus on integrated safety and assurance framework, this role contributes to maintaining a safe and transparent working environment, to help protect and empower staff, residents, and participants, whilst fostering a culture of continuous improvement. In this role, you will drive professional and effective compliance, risk, audit and safety standards, policies, and processes which embed systems which can be used to develop a safe and inclusive environment for all. You will deliver support in data protection, health and embed frameworks throughout SIG which are in line with regulatory and legislative change.
- Review reported AINMs and Safeguarding alerts and work collaboratively with teams to implement effective remedial actions, supporting future mitigation
- Conduct regular service visits and team meetings, focusing on safety reviews, training, and provide practical, informed guidance during these engagements
- Manage data and analyse trends, creating high quality reports, which are clear and readable
- Facilitate and support organisational complaints processes to ensure adherence to policy, timescale, and best practice
- Investigate and lead on whistleblowing concerns and assist the audit and compliance team, champions, Managers, P&C and other relevant teams in acting appropriately on concerns raised and protecting the whistleblower
About you
- Previous experience in complaints and incident handling, safeguarding, data protection, and audits
- Previous experience in governance systems and structures which could include auditing, risk management, investigations, and report writing
- Previous experience in managing quality standards
- Working knowledge of health and safety processes and procedures
- IT Proficiency, ability to learn new software programs, and ability to confidently use and utilise Microsoft programs
- Ability to write reports in a clear, readable format
- Proven ability to juggle multiple tasks and competing priorities within a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
- Awareness and understanding of the impact of stigma and marginalisation on people who have multiple complex needs
- Working knowledge and experience of up-to-date legislation in health and safety in care and support settings, and ability to continuously monitor
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
What we offer
- 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
- Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
- Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
- Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Annual Staff Awards
- Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives.
- Join an organisation with a mission to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.
We are committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We have a team of ambassadors who are staff volunteers and actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity.
About Social Interest Group (SIG)
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks.
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below.
Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.
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We are Living Streets, the UK charity for everyday walking.
We want to create a nation where walking is the natural choice for everyday, local journeys; free from congested roads and pollution, reducing the risk of preventable illnesses and social isolation. We want to achieve a better walking environment and to inspire people of all generations to walk and wheel more.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team as our Project Assistant.
The post holder will be responsible for providing effective support to the delivery of the Walk To School Outreach (WTSO) project across the Midlands and South of England. This will include research into schools’ eligibility and suitability for the delivery of this behaviour change project, assisting with online engagement activities and supporting with delivery on the ground through school and community events.
You will also be expected to undertake administrative duties as required, including formatting and use of spreadsheet data.
This will be a varied role and an ability to embrace a diversity of tasks is essential, as is a positive ‘can do’ attitude to work.
Living Streets is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk; and expects all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be subject to background and criminal records checks as relevant to the job role.
Location: Homebased within either the Midlands or the South of England
Closing date: 30/05/2025 (midnight)
Interviews: 13/06/2025 via Teams
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you passionate about fundraising? Do you want to work for an organisation that puts people at the heart of everything it does?
Whether it’s due to homelessness or poor mental health, the number of people experiencing a crisis is on the rise. Connection Support believes in a future where people are free from crisis. But for the times when crises do happen, we’ll be there to help every step of the way.
Does this sound like something you want to be a part of?
We are looking for a passionate and driven Head of Fundraising to help us take our fundraising to the next level.
The impact you will have
Leading Connection Support’s fundraising activities, you will generate income from existing sources and new income streams, and inspire funders, donors and local companies to support our work. Providing strategic direction combined with a hands-on role, you will lead on funding applications, plan and deliver campaigns and events, and develop lasting relationships with our supporters.
This is an exciting time to join Connection Support as we celebrate our 30th anniversary and turn our focus to preventing homelessness long before it happens, as well as continuing to provide support for those in crisis. You will be joining a supportive and friendly team and will work closely with colleagues from across the organisation to deliver fundraising activities and raise the profile of Connection Support.
Contract: Permanent, Hybrid working
Hours: Between 30 – 37.5 hours per week.
Salary: £42,322 - £47,949 per annum (pro rata for part- time)
Closing date: Tuesday 10th June @10am
Interviews: Monday 16th June
About you
You will have significant fundraising experience, including trust and foundation fundraising. In addition, you will have experience of at least one charitable income stream, i.e. cooperate, public, major donor or legacy, and a successful track record of delivering results.
Your experience should also include designing and managing fundraising campaigns and monitoring and analysing fundraising performance.
You will be passionate about solving homelessness and mental ill-health and share the values of Connection Support.
What we offer in return
Connection Support is committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive and ensuring everyone is treated is valued, treated with respect and has a positive experience.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and underrepresented candidates, including but not limited to Black, Asian, ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, LGBTQIA+, men, women, and people with lived experience.
We have been named as one of the top 10 charities to work for in the UK by Best Companies and offer fantastic benefits including 30 days annual leave (pro rata for part time), plus bank holidays, sick pay, and an enhanced benefits package which includes cover on health benefits, eco travel incentives, childcare discounts, retail discounts and much more.
Should you need additional support with your application or require adjustments to any part of our recruitment process please don’t hesitate to ask. We are more than happy to help, drop us an email or call direct to discuss your requirements.
Connection Support is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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In this newly created role you will be joining a supportive and collaborative team.
As the Philanthropy Manager you will be responsible for leading on and developing the fundraising strategy for this area. You will play a critical role in fostering a culture of philanthropy within the organisation.
As a natural relationship fundraiser you will enjoy meeting people and have a flair for relationship building as well as a persuasive personality and lots of initiative.
In return youll get great support and lots of development opportunities to really shine and showcase your talent. Youll learn all about this fascinating sector and get to introduce donors to the passionate advocates who support outstanding care for people and their families at the end of their lives.
The role is hybrid with two days a week in the London office.
The charity
A national hospice charity fighting to ensure support is available to all who are in need of it.
Benefits include pension, life assurance, health scheme and 25 days holiday
The Role
Create and cultivate a robust Major Donor pipeline through prospect research and cross-collaborative work with other teams and departments.
Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with existing and new donors and prospects.
Lead the development and delivery of the Philanthropy strategy.
Work closely with leadership, fundraising colleagues and departments across the charity to align fundraising efforts with organisational priorities
The Candidate
Proven experience in philanthropy fundraising with a strong track record of asking for and securing major gifts
Demonstrable experience of running successful major donor stewardship programmes and building donor relationships
Experience of writing accurate and compelling copy
Demonstrable people skills and a proactive, persuasive approach to fundraising, with the ability to engage and maintain relationships with a variety of stakeholders
IMPORTANT NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, 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.
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Support Coordinator
This is an exciting opportunity to work with stroke survivors and their families to support them following stroke. We are looking for an innovative, passionate, and professional individual with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills to join the Stroke Recovery Service based in Crewe.
Position: S11268 Stroke Support Coordinator
Location: Home-based/Crewe, Cheshire. However, extensive travel will be required as part of this role (may include team meetings or other work-related meetings)
Salary: Circa £16,461 per annum (FTE circa £27,400 per annum)
Hours: Part-time, 21 hours per week
Contract: Permanent. Services are contracted and there is currently funding for this contract until 31 March 2026.
Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.
Closing Date: 22 June 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.
The Role
Reporting to the Service Delivery Coach, you will have the ability to support stroke survivors to identify their goals. Using strong assessment skills and a person-centred approach enabling them to maximise their recovery and improve communication.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Supporting new stroke survivors and their carers from hospital discharge into the community.
- Provide personalised information, advice and support.
- Supporting stroke survivors to make informed lifestyle changes which will help them to prevent further strokes.
- Work collaboratively with NHS colleagues and other areas of the community to make a difference in the lives of people affected by stroke.
About You
You will have experience in:
- Experience/background in a caring profession, ideally supporting people with disabilities
- Excellent IT skills and an ability to maintain accurate records.
- An affinity with the values of the Association.
- A flexible approach and an ability to effectively manage a caseload.
This role requires extensive travel across a large geographical locality to visit people at home and in community settings. Candidates must be able to demonstrate how they can meet this requirement of the role
To fulfil the role, you must be a resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK.
When you click to apply, you will be able to see the full responsibilities and person specification for further information on the role.
Please submit your CV, (including details of your current address), and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience.
If you are applying under the Disability Confident scheme, please indicate this in your supporting statement.
Finding strength through support
The organisation is the only charity in the UK providing lifelong support for all stroke survivors and their families. Providing tailored support to tens of thousands of stroke survivors each year. This support includes one-to-one and group support, funding vital scientific research into stroke prevention, acute treatment, recovery and long-term care, and campaigning to secure the best care for everyone affected by stroke.
They are here for stroke survivors and their loved ones, from the moment they enter the new and frightening post-stroke world, supporting them every step of the way as they find their strength and their way back to life.
It’s only thanks to the generosity of supporters and donors that they can provide vital support.
The Association is driven by an ambition to improve the lives of everyone affected by stroke. This means they’re determined to create an equitable and inclusive workplace that benefits from the difference, and thrives on the diversity, of our people. Guided by an approach to solving inequity in stroke, the team are prioritising listening to, and learning from, lived experience across the charity.
The charity are working to improve the representation of this lived experience at all levels within the Association and are eager to recruit applicants from a variety of communities and backgrounds. We are keen to receive applications from people affected by stroke, people of colour, members of LGBT+ communities, and disabled people because these identities and experiences are underrepresented and would add enormous value to how the organisation work.
A Disability Confident employer, the organisation is making great progress focusing on flexible working, reasonable adjustments and access to work. The charity has a variety of staff network groups and are committed to continuously improving diversity and inclusion efforts. If you have questions, or access needs, we’re happy to discuss any support and adjustments we can make throughout the recruitment process so that you’re able to contribute your best in a way that meets your needs.
You may also have experience in areas such as Care Coordinator, Stroke Support, Stroke, Care, Care Worker, Support Worker, Carer, Care Team Leader, Support Team Leader, Volunteering Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, Support Group, Support and Advice, Social Care, Carer Support, Support Service. #INDNFP
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
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Chapter One is a dynamic, growing charity with a vision of a world in which all children have the literacy skills needed to thrive. Our mission is to close the reading gap by providing children with one-to-one support at the time they need it most.
Our unique Online Reading Volunteer programme currently supports around 3,000 children a year. It pairs disadvantaged, struggling five to eight-year old (KS1) readers with reading support volunteers who come from over 140 local and national businesses. The volunteer ask is very focused: readers commit 30 minutes a week to read with a child using a bespoke digital platform for an entire academic year. The results are transformative, boosting children's reading confidence and ability.
Our Volunteer Engagement Department, which the Volunteer Support Assistant role will be part of, ensures that volunteers have everything that they need to make a success of their reading sessions with pupils.
For more information about our programmes please visit our website. Please also take some time to visit our social media channels and watch our videos.
About the Role:
The Volunteer Support Assistant will work remotely and will need to have access to a reliable internet connection. They will report to a senior member of the Volunteer Support Team, working across both the Volunteer Support Team and the Live Chat Team, which together form the Chapter One Volunteer Engagement Department.
This is a part-time role of 30 hours per week, working 6 hours per day, Monday to Friday. The set working hours are 08:00–15:00, with a one hour unpaid break from 12:00–13:00. Please note that these hours are fixed in line with business needs and cannot be adjusted.
This role will be primarily based within the Volunteer Support Team with day-to-day responsibilities while also being fully trained to provide urgent or emergency cover for the Live Chat Team during staff absence or business need.
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and the post-holder must be permanently based in the UK at the time of applying and for the duration of their employment.
The required start date for this role is Friday 1st August 2025.
Applying for the role:
Please do not send any applications or correspondence via the Chapter One website.
If you’d like to apply, please read the attached job description PDF and submit your CV and a covering letter. Your covering letter should:
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Clearly outline your suitability for this specific role, paying attention to the essential qualities listed within the attached job description PDF
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Show your interest and passion for Chapter One, and the work that we do
Any applications without a covering letter will be discarded.
Please note that, due to the high volume of applications we expect to receive, we’re unfortunately unable to provide individual feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted at the first stage
Deadline for applications: 23:30 on Monday 2nd June. No applications will be accepted after this time. We reserve the right to bring the closing date forward if this is deemed necessary.
Please submit your CV and a covering letter. Your covering letter should clearly outline your suitability for this specific role, paying attention to the essential qualities listed within the attached job description PDF, and and should show your interest and passion for Chapter One, and the work that we do. Any applications without a covering letter will be discarded. Please do not send any applications or correspondence via the Chapter One website.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
At Chapter One, we want to create a world where all children have the literacy skills needed to thrive.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Pathfinders Neuromuscular Alliance is seeking a strategic and creative Communications, Engagement and Policy Manager to lead our outreach, advocacy, and communications efforts. This part-time leadership role is ideal for someone passionate about empowering disabled communities, building influence, and shaping impactful campaigns in a flexible, supportive work environment.
Job Title: Communications, Engagement and Policy Manager
Location: Flexible (with occasional travel required)
Reports to: CEO
Salary: £17,280-18,720 gross per annum (£36,000-£39,000 FTE)
Hours: Part-time, 18 hours per week
About Pathfinders Neuromuscular Alliance
Pathfinders Neuromuscular Alliance is a charity dedicated to empowering, supporting, and advocating for individuals living with neuromuscular conditions. Our mission is to ensure that those affected by these conditions have access to the resources, representation, and information they need to live fulfilling and independent lives.
Job Summary
We are looking for a creative, driven, and collaborative Communications, Engagement and Policy Manager to lead on internal and external communications and to deepen engagement with our members, stakeholders, and the wider community. This is a key role in growing our influence, raising awareness of our work, and supporting our mission to empower people with neuromuscular conditions. Your work will ensure that our user base remains actively engaged, well-informed, and central to our projects and campaign planning. You will oversee an Engagement Officer, Social Media Officer, and Campaigns and Advocacy Officer, working collaboratively to amplify our impact, strengthen user connections, and further our mission.
Key Responsibilities
1. User Engagement and Relationship Management
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Develop and implement strategies to enhance engagement with our users across projects, events, and online platforms, ensuring their voices are integral to our work.
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Work with the Engagement Officer to design and coordinate events, workshops, and other engagement activities, both in-person and online, that support community connection and provide valuable resources to users.
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Gather and analyse feedback from users to ensure our services, content, and campaigns remain relevant and responsive to their needs.
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Manage the CRM and membership of the charity in line with the membership policy.
2. Content Creation and Communications
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Develop and implement a communication strategy for the organisation to set our key messages, approach and KPIs for engaging with individual, community and professional audiences as well as for internal communications.
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Support the Social Media Officer in developing and implementing a communications plan in particular focused on our social media based activities and content creation.
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Oversee and produce high-quality content for digital platforms, newsletters, reports, and publications that engage and inform our audience.
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Lead on creating and placing feature articles, policy briefings and press releases, and serve as the main media contact to ensure consistent, clear messaging.
3. Policy, Campaigning, and Advocacy
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Work with the CEO to develop and implement, through the Policy and Campaigns Team, a campaigns strategy that responds to the needs of the neuromuscular community and creates positive, meaningful change for our community.
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Collaborate with the Campaigns and Advocacy Officer to formulate and promote evidence-based policy positions, engaging key stakeholders in government, healthcare, and related sectors.
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Support the Campaigns and Advocacy Officer to expand the Pathfinders advocacy service and drive referrals to the service.
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Represent the organisation at events, sector meetings, and forums to build our profile and increase our influence on policy issues relevant to our community.
4. Team Leadership and Development
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Manage, support, and foster the professional growth of the Engagement Officer, Social Media Officer, and Campaigns and Advocacy Officer, building a collaborative and empowered team.
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Set team objectives and KPIs, monitor progress, and provide regular feedback to ensure alignment with organisational goals and impact.
5. Stakeholder Engagement and Partnership Development
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Cultivate relationships with relevant stakeholders, including influencers, partner organisations, funders, policymakers, and the neuromuscular community.
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Work closely with the CEO to manage community partnerships, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and expanding opportunities for user engagement.
6. Organisational management
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Support the CEO with the overall running of the organisation by attending meetings of the management committee as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, taking on additional tasks as agreed.
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Provide contingency support to the Senior Leadership Team to cover essential tasks such as reporting hours to our payroll team in the event of staff absence.
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Maintain an overview of projects and teams across the organisation to provide short-term management and HR support in the event of staff shortages or incapacity.
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Review, approve and document payments in the charity using our software and finance process.
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Support the development of funding bids and project plans for introducing new projects.
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Represent the Senior Leadership Team at external events and in meetings with Trustees and Members.
Qualifications and Experience
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Bachelor’s degree in communications, public policy, engagement, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
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3-years experience in a communications, policy, or engagement role, ideally within a charity or non-profit setting.
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Experience engaging directly with user communities and developing outreach initiatives.
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Strong writing and editing skills with experience producing content for a variety of platforms including Youtube.
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Experience managing a small team to achieve strategic objectives.
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Knowledge of or strong interest in the healthcare, disability, or neuromuscular sector is desirable.
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Lived experience of a neuromuscular condition is desirable but not essential.
Skills and Attributes
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Strategic thinker with the ability to balance advocacy, engagement, and communication initiatives effectively.
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to build relationships across diverse audiences.
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Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritise, and maintain high standards under tight timelines.
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Proficient in social media management, content creation, and analytics.
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A commitment to advocating for and advancing the rights of individuals with neuromuscular conditions.
What We Offer
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The opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a purpose-driven, supportive organisation.
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Flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance.
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Ongoing professional development opportunities and the chance to lead impactful campaigns and user engagement efforts.
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About us:
Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting is the world’s only movement for every girl and any girl because we believe that each of them deserves to be the best they can be. Girl Guides and Girl Scouts learn by doing, making friends and having fun. In brave, local spaces, girls develop the skills and attitudes to change themselves, their communities and our world. The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts supports 153 national Girl Guide and Girl Scout organisations around the world to be united, thriving and growing.
Job Purpose:
This role will assist the finance team with finance-related queries and the processing of all financial transactions. This includes accurate bookkeeping of income and expenses, ensuring all purchase orders and invoices are authorised and correctly coded, and that payments are set up properly to be made in accordance with agreed terms.
About the Role:
The role operates at an officer level within the context of a volunteer led, global charitable organisation, supporting the Finance Managers to provide financial and accounting expertise to the organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Processing of all financial transactions ensuring purchase orders and invoices are authorised and coded correctly into the system and payments are set up correctly to be paid in accordance with agreed terms – for World Bureau and AISBL.
- Setting up the suppliers on the finance system.
- Control of the purchase ledger.
- Executing timely and accurate payment runs.
- Raising the EVC invoices and managing receipts.
- Operation and control of the sales ledger, ensuring that invoices are produced and raised in accordance with contract terms; checking that those payments are received in accordance with agreed terms; and taking appropriate action including liaising with the relevant team where amounts are not received.
- Accurate and appropriate income recording and liaising with the Fundraising team regarding donations received.
- Processing and recording of petty cash payments in accordance with the WAGGGS petty cash policy.
- Processing and payments of staff and volunteer expenses in accordance with the WAGGGS expenses policy
For a detailed inormation, please refer to the attached Job Description.
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Registered Charity
51 - 100
We are the largest voluntary movement dedicated to empowering girls and young women in the world.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.