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This role will join an ambitious programme developing the capacity of the Libraries Connected public library networks. We want to help them evolve as strategic partnerships able to deliver social impacts at scale and to secure resources and investment from national, regional and sub-regional government. Be key to the development of libraries as essential social infrastructure, and help them secure the resources they need to make an impact.
The role is part of a small team of two Regional Managers, supported by an Administrator.
By developing our existing regional networks into formal, resourced structures we can enable the regions to:
- Secure investment for the service and for the libraries from regional and devolved / combined authority funds.
- Create unique regional offers to meet specific needs across and within the regional areas.
- Deliver at scale. For example, the Yorkshire & Humber regional network has 15 library services, and 348 library buildings.
- Create opportunities for cost saving – through joint procurement and shared / collaborative services.
- Share good practice and experience on a formal and integrated basis.
We have 9 regional networks in England, covering all library services and ranging in size from 9 to 33 services. Within each region they provide hundreds of library branches, thousands of staff, and serve millions of service users. They have a long tradition of working together as peer support networks and to deliver activities such as festivals, marketing, and staff training.
Please see the attached job description for a full description of the role, including person specification.
Frequent travel within the UK may be required for the role.
About Libraries Connected
We are an independent charity that supports, promotes and represents public libraries. Our work is driven and led by our membership, which includes almost every library service in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Crown Dependencies (Guernsey, Jersey and the Isle of Man).
Across the areas we serve there are 176 individual library services with around 3,000 library branches serving over 61 million people.
Our unique approach is to bring these services together to share experience, expertise and evidence – driving innovation and impact across the public library sector.
While senior library leaders sit on our board and committees, we work with library staff at all levels.
As well as providing practical support, training and advice to libraries, we represent them to government and raise their profile in the media. We also develop and lead national library projects with cultural, academic and corporate partners.
We work to a strategic plan that runs until 2027, organised around four themes: drive, grow, connect and engage.
We generate income from membership subscriptions, commissioned services, events and grants. As an Arts Council Investment Principle Support Organisation, part of our core funding in England comes from the Arts Council to help embed their Investment Principles across the library network.
Our values
- We are supportive. We respond to the varied, emerging needs of our members and their communities to enable libraries to learn from each other, and other sector leaders, so that they can safeguard and improve their services.
- We are inclusive. We work with our members and partners to design and deliver our work and to determine our strategic priorities because we are committed to representing the diverse communities and libraries which we serve.
- We are open. We are in constant communication with our members and partners on all levels to learn from their experiences, reflect on our practice and develop our services. We welcome challenge and new directions for our work.
- We are ambitious. We believe that libraries are an essential part of the solution to a range of society’s needs. We promote innovation and collaboration to ensure that libraries are recognised locally and nationally.
Working at Libraries Connected
We are a friendly, collaborative team of around 20 staff based all around England and Wales.
We value diversity and are committed to promoting an inclusive working environment. We strongly believe that inclusive and diverse organisations are not only better places to work, they are more innovative, make better decisions and are more successful. We value people who bring unique perspectives and knowledge to our team.
We want to make our recruitment process as fair as possible. To reduce bias, we shortlist candidates based on their responses to up to six application questions. These are designed to tell us about your values, experience, attitudes to work, and transferable skills. We do not ask for a separate cover letter or supporting statement.
We offer flexible working as standard, helping work fit around family and caring responsibilities. Many of our staff work their hours in different ways, including flexi time and compressed hours. We are open to discussing what would work for you and be possible for the role.
All roles are remote and are open to applicants who live anywhere in the UK. We provide staff with a home office set-up including laptop, monitor and phone. There is the option to work from our central London office or use a co-working space if it is not possible to work from home.
We welcome requests for adjustments to our standard recruitment processes for anyone who needs them.
Our vision is an inclusive, modern, sustainable and high-quality public library service at the heart of every community in the UK.
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Thank you for your interest in joining the Institute of Health Visiting (iHV), the UK’s leading professional body for health visiting.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join a growing, forward-looking organisation at a pivotal time. With a strong and expanding membership, iHV is working to strengthen the health visiting workforce and shape the future of child and family health across the UK.
As Policy Manager, you will play a key role in influencing national policy across priority areas including early years, prevention, public health, child protection and workforce. Your work will directly support iHV’s mission to improve outcomes and reduce inequalities for babies, children, families and communities and spread excellence in health visiting.
Working closely with our clinical team, members and partners, you will develop evidence-based policy positions and help ensure frontline expertise informs decision-making at the highest levels.
You will be joining a collaborative, passionate team in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same – and where your work will make a real and lasting difference. For full information, please view our recruitment pack.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the co-development of evidence-based policy positions with iHV’s clinical team, members and partners.
- Monitor policy developments and identify opportunities to influence change.
- Produce high-quality briefings, consultation responses and reports.
- Build relationships with stakeholders across government, charities and the health sector.
- Gather, synthesise and apply frontline insight to inform policy development – including the production of iHV’s high-profile ‘State of Health Visiting’ survey and report.
- Work closely with the Systems and Digital Manager, applying digital and data expertise to leverage digital tools and emerging technologies (including AI) to strengthen evidence-gathering, inform policy development, and improve organisational effectiveness.
- Support delivery of policy elements of iHV projects and organisational priorities.
- Represent iHV at meetings and contribute to sector discussions.
About you:
We are looking for the following essential skills and experience:
- Strong understanding of UK policy-making processes and child and family health/ early years policy – ideally informed by experience working within or closely with government or public sector organisations.
- Exceptional writing skills, with a proven ability to produce authoritative, high impact briefings, reports and policy documents that are clear, persuasive and tailored to diverse audiences.
- Highly developed analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex information and evidence from multiple sources and translate this into clear, practical and actionable policy recommendations.
- Ability to collate, synthesise and critically assess diverse sources of insight, including frontline practitioner perspectives, quantitative and qualitative data, to inform robust policy development.
- Experience developing or contributing to evidence-based policy outputs (e.g. briefings, reports, consultation responses).
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders and partners.
- Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, coordinate inputs and deliver work to deadlines.
- Confident verbal communication skills, with the ability to contribute effectively to meetings, events and external discussions, presenting complex ideas clearly.
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About us
Our purpose is simple: to save lives at sea. 24 hours a day, every day, RNLI lifesavers are ready to launch to the rescue. We’re looking for a new Philanthropy Manager, homebased in the South East of England, to join our expanding Philanthropy Team. The Philanthropy Team supports the RNLI by working with individuals who are passionate about our work and want to make a difference through high-value gifts.
This is an exciting time to join the team as we are about to embark on a £150m capital appeal which the Philanthropy Team will be a key part of delivering. This is a new role, our second in the South East, and you will work closely with our experienced Philanthropy Manager who has been managing the whole area. You will have a dedicated geography of focus around but not exclusive to Essex, Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, Surrey and part of London.
Some of the benefits
- Flexible working
- 26 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Competitive pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Health and dental cash plan option
- Training & Development in Major Giving
Your role
As a Philanthropy Manager, you will be tasked with focus on the following areas:
- Growing and managing a portfolio of up to 70-90 major donors, to solicit and close five, six and seven figure gifts
- Building compelling cases for support that inspire and align with donors’ interests and identified needs
- Developing and hosting a small number of engagement, prospecting, and recognition events
- Providing excellent customer service and stewardship
About you
We’re looking for someone who loves meeting people and has a natural aptitude for selling and prospecting. You’ll thrive on developing relationships, inspiring others in the work of the RNLI. Your great communication skills will allow you to flex your style to a wider range of audiences, whether colleagues, senior stakeholders, donors or prospects. You’ll be self-motivated working as part of a remote team and be comfortable working outside regular office hours and travelling occasionally within the rest of the UK and Ireland as the job demands.
To be considered as a Philanthropy Manager, you will need:
- Ideally you will be able to have easy access to your key geographical areas highlighted above
- Relevant or transferable experience of account managing and developing and maintaining excellent relationships with individuals. You excel at Customer Service.
- Experience of working with stakeholders at all levels both internal and external, securing and managing meetings with senior stakeholders, flexing style to the audience.
- Excellent numerical skills and ability to prepare financial information, and ability to discuss and present complex information, and the ability to communicate with passion and authority
- This post requires a valid driving licence
So, as a Philanthropy Manager if you have the drive and enthusiasm to be part of our One Crew to achieve our Philanthropy goals and want to see how you can support our organisation’s aim to reduce drowning, this could be the role for you. To apply, please visit our jobs page.
Closing date: 9 August 2026.
Interview date: 18 August 2026.
The RNLI is committed to safeguarding; protecting a person’s health, wellbeing, and human rights, enabling them to live free from harm, abuse, and neglect. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment and have a zero-tolerance approach. The suitability of all prospective employees and volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. This will include relevant criminal record checks being carried out dependent on the eligibility of the role. (England & Wales; DBS check, Scotland; Disclosure Scotland PVG, Northern Ireland; Access NI, Republic of Ireland; Garda Vetting; International, International Child Protection Certificate process).
Our staff and volunteers have been saving lives at sea without prejudice for 200 years. We respect and value diversity of background, skills and perspectives within our teams, and consider it essential to help us deliver a world-class lifesaving service. We are an inclusive organisation and welcome applications from everyone. In addition to having the skills needed for the role, we also look for applicants who share our commitment to living our RNLI values (trustworthy, courageous, selfless, and dependable), and helping us work towards Our Vision: To save Every One.
This is a new role at a genuine moment of growth for SSE - we expect to recruit over 600 social entrepreneurs across our learning programmes next year and every one of them starts with a good assessment.
Our assessment work spans a large pool of staff, freelancers and partners, and this role exists to bring it all together: clear frameworks, consistent data, and a process that's welcoming to people who don't always find application processes easy.
We're looking for an assessment lead to design and embed the systems, training and guidance that help our wider team assess applicants fairly, consistently and efficiently - and to carry out assessments and interviews directly. You'll work closely with the Head of Grants and Assessment, our Tech Team, and Programme Managers across the organisation.
You’ll will need to have a rare combinations of skills – a good understanding of a wide range of social enterprises and charities, gained through experience of training, business consultancy or development support, combined with the ability to design systems to support data collection and assessment, and the ability to support others to use those systems. Are you up for the challenge?
To equip people with skills, funding, and networks to realise their potential, improve lives and protect the planet.
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The Community Engagement & Support role is about providing greater sustainability and resilience for the Fahr’s Disease community and Fahr Beyond as a charity. The post holder will be building the capacity for Fahr Beyond to provide support for people living with Fahr’s and their families through creating a volunteer network that can provide an ongoing fortnightly support group. Additionally, through working with other organisations, the post holder will develop more support pathways and opportunities for patients; this is envisioned as strategic work within the Parkinson’s and Dementia space.
This post will also play a key role in bridging Fahr Beyond’s work with the community and medical professionals to develop awareness of Fahr’s Disease.
What will you do in the role?
Volunteer Mobilisation & Management
- Support the development of a volunteer strategy for Fahr Beyond
- Actively manage the establishment of a volunteer network utilising prior expressions of interest, and you will support the onboarding of volunteers
- The main point of contact for volunteers and help resolve matters they may have
Engagement & Communication
- Monitor and respond to incoming correspondence to Fahr Beyond, along with assigning any actions for response to the appropriate volunteer
- Support the trustees and volunteers with managing Fahr Beyond’s social media
- Work with Fahr Beyond volunteers to ensure that Fahr Beyond maintains regular communications with patients, medical professionals, and key partners
- ·Represent Fahr Beyond at sector events and/or meetings, particularly with organisations we are a member of
Project & Event Management
- Support (and if required coordinate) Fahr Beyond’s education and awareness events for Fahr’s Disease, and events connecting multiple stakeholders in the Fahr’s Disease space
- Support volunteers in creating fundraising and community involvement activities (online and potentially in-person)
Please send your CV (no more than 3 A4 Pages) and a Covering Statement (of no more than one A4 page) in a PDF or Word Document with the subject ‘Community Engagement & Support Officer – Application’ by 9:00 am (BST) Friday 24th July 2026
To support people living with Fahr's Disease and their families
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Job Title:
Victim Support Casework Team Lead
Salary:
Actual salary is £27,200 per year (FTE £34,000).
Contract/Hours:
Permanent. 4 days per week / 0.8 FTE. The normal working week is 30 hours.
Annual Leave:
FTE annual leave entitlement is 23 days pro rata plus public and bank holidays.
Location:
NUM delivers its services UK-wide through a combination of digital resources, remote services and in-person hubs. Staff work on a hybrid basis, with the balance of home and location-based working depending on business needs. This role is primarily remote, with occasional travel possible for meetings, events, and outreach. If you are based in one of our hubs, Glasgow, Manchester or London then this is desirable.
About NUM:
National Ugly Mugs (NUM) is a UK-wide charity which delivers a holistic safety, wellbeing and economic support model for sex workers, combining digital harm prevention, specialist casework, mental health support and pathways to economic stability. Activities are delivered UK-wide via a digital platform, remote services, and in-person hubs. We run a wellbeing drop-in service in Glasgow and other in-person services and events in Manchester and London. We have developed Vocational Support Services for those exploring careers both in and outside of sex industries and we run a Racial Justice project and Youth Justice project that makes visible the lived experiences of harm among racialised and young (18-25) sex workers towards systems change.
NUM values those with lived experience in sex industries and work with them to shape services and responses, conduct research, develop education packages, and participate in policy advocacy to change the conditions that lead to survival sex work, gain rights and recognition, and improve the safety of UK-based sex workers.
Background and Responsibilities:
The casework team is at the heart of NUM. We provide vital support from assistance through the criminal justice journey to essential emergency financial support. We are looking for a Casework Team Lead to lead our casework team. If you are driven, have a keen eye for detail, can effectively motivate others in a demanding and emotive area of work with the ability to support people in an empathetic and trauma informed way then this could be the role for you.
This role will specifically focus on the day-to-day running of the casework team alongside carrying your own caseload. The work involves utilising and monitoring our digital platform and CMS maintaining and monitoring the documentation of cases and coordinating responses to ensure sex workers received the high standard of support they deserve, to prevent and recover from violence as well as seek justice and recourse. The Victim Support Casework Team Lead is responsible for maintaining high standards for all digital, individualised and in-person support provided by the casework team. All responsibilities can be grouped under five umbrella categories. The successful candidate will evidence suitability for the role based on the strength areas below:
1) Management: Manage the operations and administration associated with victim and vocational support casework.
2) Leadership: Lead and motivate the team of national case workers towards service excellence. The best leaders can also be led. The successful candidate will value the lived and learned experiences on the casework team and ensure that everyone works to their strengths and strives for the best outcomes for sex workers.
3) High Standards: Support good performance and quality outcomes for sex workers.
4) Creative and Innovative: Ability to strategise and problem-solve. Sex workers experience forms of violence before and after accessing support. At NUM, our principle of 'Sex Workers First' means that we work with them to achieve the outcomes that they desire. Sex workers are in control of their healing and recovery, and it will be the successful candidate's job to ensure that lives are improved as a result of contact with NUM.
5) Well-being Focused: Provide care for the health, safety and welfare of the case work team and the sex workers we serve.
Day-to-day tasks include but are not limited to the following.
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Managing your own caseload, providing individualised support to sex workers alongside your leadership role ensuring that sex workers are put at the forefront of all services offered. Maintaining our high standard of support.
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Continued monitoring and development of the NUM platform backend functions to find efficiencies and boost productivity. Develop and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) based on new policies and service priorities, new platforms/ procedures, and new innovations or services.
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Problem-solving to ensure the smooth and efficient operations of the casework team eg, managing resource and rota’s including leave and absences, delegation of task where appropriate to the casework team.
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Audit overview and quarterly reporting to Operations Manager with responsibility for data management and the production of case studies.
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External communications with practitioners to ensure best practice of utilising NUM service, promoting NUM membership where possible and attending external meetings as a NUM representative where required.
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Host or contribute to the ongoing meetings of the National ISVA/SWISVA forum and continue to foster useful and productive spaces for SWISVAs (specialist sex work ISVA’s) throughout the UK to share experiences, insights towards delivering quality support services to sex workers with maintaining high service standards and prioritising self-care.
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Deliver weekly operations meetings, keep them short and concise to discuss operational updates NUM wide/internal. Analyse statistics and case work trends and discuss any issues or take aways with the Operations Manager to inform Casework Team strategy.
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Communicate and collaborate with other work streams and projects at NUM. Contribute to organisational priorities and support initiatives that strengthen National Ugly Mugs’ overall impact.
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Lead 1-2-1 check-ins and appraisals with staff, acknowledging individual and team success in appropriate ways, motivating the team and resolving conflict and managing team dynamics (with support where needed).
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Onboard and train new members of the casework team.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Skills and Experience
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Demonstrable casework skills, with experience in delivering advice, information, emotional and practical support and advocacy in partnership with health, wellbeing and criminal justice outcomes for individuals who may have experienced traumatic events.
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Experience managing a team, providing line management support, and managing rotas and team resources.
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An understanding of coordination responsibilities and the requirements of middle management in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
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Qualified ISVA or relevant casework support experience.
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Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work with multiple partners on complex cases.
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Excellent administrative and organisation skills, able to manage both your own and other people’s workloads effectively.
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An understanding of Equal Opportunities, the diversity of sex workers and the impact of criminalisation, stigma, and marginalisation on sex workers and a team comprising those with lived experience.
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Effective communication skills and the ability to deliver training, guidance, advice and support to a diverse range of stakeholders to promote best practice in relation to supporting sex workers when they’re victims of crime.
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Experience of using online communication tools, CMS (Oasis), google workspace, MS suite, slack and other digital platforms to maximise efficiency and productivity of your own casework and that of the casework team.
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Experience of dealing with internal and external complaints and having difficult conversations.
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Strong empathic and active listening skills.
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Willingness to undertake continued professional development.
Desirable:
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Experience of the sex work community.
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Experience completing detailed reports on workstream productivity, both statistically and in written form.
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The ability to understand local, regional and national policy and evidence-based research in relation to community safety, health and social inclusion.
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Ability in languages other than English is beneficial but not required.
If you are passionate about NUM’s mission to ‘end all forms of violence against sex workers’ we would love for you to hear from you!
HOW TO APPLY:
Applications close on 13th August 2026 at 11:30pm BST. We encourage applicants to apply before the deadline as interviews may be held on a rolling basis. You can apply via Charity Jobs or by emailing admin[at]nationaluglymugs[dot]org with your name and ‘Victim Support Casework Team Lead’ in the subject line.
Please include a CV (max 3 pages) and a cover letter (max 2 pages) describing your suitability for the role. The cover letter should address the points in the ‘Personal Specification’ section of this posting.
NUM is a diverse team committed to inclusion and equal opportunities in the workplace, and we actively encourage applicants of all different ages, genders, social and economic backgrounds, ethnicities, religions and sexual orientations, and from people with disabilities. If you have any access requirements related to applying, please contact admin[at]nationaluglymugs[dot]org.
We understand that everyone’s experience is different and encourage applications from those who may not meet all of the person specifications. If you’re passionate about equality, economic empowerment, and ending violence against sex workers, we want to hear from you.
Interviews are planned to take place remotely on week starting August 17th. We will let you know by August 18th if you have been selected for an interview. Please note that due to the high number of applications expected for this role if you do not hear back from NUM by the August 18th unfortunately your application has not been successful. We are not able to provide feedback on your application at the application stage.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: South – Greater London / South East
Home working, with travel to the London office up to once a month and within England as required
Help shape high-quality gambling treatment services at a time of growth and change.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead high-quality gambling treatment services across GamCare’s South region, covering Greater London and the South East.
As Treatment Service Manager, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across a defined service footprint, ensuring services are safe, effective, well governed and focused on improving outcomes for people affected by gambling harms.
You will lead Team Leaders and multidisciplinary teams to deliver clear and consistent treatment pathways, from assessment and allocation through to intervention and aftercare. You will also oversee performance, safeguarding, quality, budgets and contractual outcomes, using data, feedback and lived experience to drive continuous improvement.
A key part of the role will be building strong relationships with commissioners, funders, NHS services, local authorities, VCSE partners and other stakeholders. You will help strengthen referral pathways, improve service integration and build confidence in gambling treatment services across a complex and changing external environment.
About you
We are looking for an experienced service leader with a strong background in health, social care, VCSE, addiction, mental health, substance misuse or another relevant complex needs environment. You will have experience managing multidisciplinary teams, delivering against performance and quality standards, and working within commissioned or partnership-based services.
You will be a confident people manager, able to support and develop Team Leaders while maintaining safe, effective and well-led services. You will bring a sound understanding of safeguarding, governance and risk, along with the ability to use data and insight to inform decisions and improve delivery.
Just as importantly, you will be an excellent communicator and relationship-builder, able to influence across systems and work collaboratively with internal and external partners. Experience of gambling harms is welcome but not essential; what matters most is your ability to lead services, build trust and help shape support that makes a real difference.
Working at GamCare
Founded in 1997, GamCare is one of the leading providers of information, advice and support for anyone affected by gambling harms. We operate the National Gambling Helpline, provide treatment for anyone who is harmed by gambling, create awareness about safer gambling and treatment, and encourage an effective approach to safer gambling within the gambling industry.
Staff Benefits we can offer you:
- 33 days basic annual leave entitlement per annum (pro-rated for part-time colleagues) including bank holidays which increases with service.
- A generous Pension Scheme - we contribute 6% and you contribute 2%.
- Discretionary company sick pay from day one of service.
- Employee Assistance Programme – 24-hour support
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 22nd July 2026 at 23:59.
Interviews will be up to a 2-part process, held in person, from the 27th of July 2026 - details to be confirmed with candidates.
GamCare is committed to offering the best support to people affected by gambling harms, as such we welcome applications from candidates with lived experience.
GamCare is an equal opportunities employer and doesn’t discriminate based on race, religion, gender, age, sexuality, gender identification, or physical ability. We are only able to facilitate visa sponsorship in very limited circumstances, so candidates outside of the UK or who don’t have the right to work in the UK need not apply.
Please Note: To support internal development, applications will initially be considered from internal candidates. We may therefore close this vacancy early or prioritise internal applicants where suitable candidates are identified
Job Title: Independent Services Manager
Service: Coram Voice
Salary Range: £19,200 – £20,400 per annum (£32,000 - £34,000 FTE)
Location: Home based
Work Pattern: Part-time, 21 hours (ideally over 3-4 days)
Contract Type: Permanent
About Coram
Coram is committed to improving the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people.
We support children and young people from birth to independence, creating a change that lasts a lifetime.
Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.
About Coram Voice
Coram Voice is part of the Coram Group of charities. We are a leading children’s rights organisation. We champion the rights of children. We get young voices heard in decisions that matter to them and work to improve the lives of children in care, care leavers and others who depend upon the help of the state
We support children and young people from birth to independence, creating a change that lasts a lifetime.
About the Independent Service Manager role
We are looking for an experienced childcare professional to manage our England wide service for complaints under the Children Act (1989) and Independent Person service for Secure Accommodation Reviews for children placed in secure children’s home under section 25 of the Children Act (1989).
The role will be responsible for the delivery of this national service managing a group of committed and dedicated Associate Independent Persons, as well as managing the relationships with our commissioning authorities. You will have the credibility to work at a management level, and the skills and experience in the sector to support and manage people, relationships with commissioners whilst maintaining high standards of professional practice.
We want a leader who will build and develop our team of associate Independent Persons who act as Investigating Officers, Independent Persons, Stage 3 Panel chairs and panel members for Children Act (1989) complaints against local authorities, and Independent Persons for Secure Accommodation Reviews.
The post holder will be responsible for ensuring excellent service delivery that meets internal and external performance measures. They will hold responsibility for quality assuring work undertaken via contact with Independent Persons and scrutiny of investigation reports.
We are seeking candidates who are committed to our objectives for children and young people and equally committed to the organisation and the development of our services.
This post will be home based (with access to our attractive Central London offices for those who wish to do so).
The post holder may on occasion be asked to travel within England as part of contract management or to attend staff and management events in London.
To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application.
Closing Date: Monday 3rd August 2026 at 9am
Interview Date: Wednesday 12th August 2026
Coram is an equal opportunities employer and we believe a diverse workforce enables us to improve the services to the children and families we help. We are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from all sections of the community we seek to support. This includes those from, Asian, African, Caribbean and other minority ethnic backgrounds, those that identify as LGBQT+, those with disabilities, those with lived experience of care, those with neuro-diversity, and those from other groups who are underrepresented at Coram.
If applicants feel comfortable, we would encourage them to draw on lived experience as well as professional experience in their personal statement as part of their application.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
2026 Coram Voice - Registered charity no: 1046207
We are a leading children’s rights organisation. We champion the rights of children and get young voices heard in decisions that matter to them.
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About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to develop and strengthen SSAFA’s Community Volunteering Service, supporting serving personnel and their families.
You will oversee the full lifecycle of community volunteers, from recruitment and development through to supervision, ensuring a high-quality and impactful service.
You will work closely with the Serving Community Service Manager and wider SSAFA teams to deliver a sustainable service. This includes building effective referral pathways, strengthening partnerships across the Armed Forces community, and promoting SSAFA’s support through engagement activities and events.
A crucial element of the role is identifying and securing funding opportunities. Working in partnership with the Grants and Statutory Income team, you will contribute to funding applications and support the long-term sustainability of community volunteering initiative
About the team
You’ll be part of a small, friendly and supportive team, working together to deliver SSAFA’s vital support to the serving community through our Serving Community Support Team.
In this collaborative role, you’ll work closely with colleagues across SSAFA, as well as external partners and stakeholders, to raise awareness of the unique needs and challenges faced by the serving community—and how our services can make a real difference.
About you
You will have experience managing volunteers, ideally across dispersed locations, and a strong understanding of community service delivery.
You will be highly organised, with excellent attention to detail, and confident in analysing data and producing clear reports. Strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential, along with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
You will also have a good understanding of safeguarding responsibilities, data protection requirements, and the importance of maintaining compliance across training and vetting processes.
A clear understanding of the Armed Forces community and the unique challenges faced by serving personnel and their families is essential.
About SSAFA
SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, is a trusted source of support for the Armed Forces community in their time of need. In 2024, our dedicated teams of volunteers and employees supported more than 54,000 people through a wide range of services. This includes veterans, serving personnel (regulars and reserves), and their families, wherever and whenever they need us.
SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. We are here for that person and their family, offering practical, emotional, and financial support tailored to their unique circumstances.
Diversity and Inclusion at SSAFA
SSAFA exists to support a diverse range of beneficiaries within the armed forces community, and we believe diversity within our teams is key to ensuring we can deliver our services effectively. We thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a worldwide charity. SSAFA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.
SSAFA is committed to using the Disclosure & Barring Service to ensure we, as an employer, safeguard those we serve.
Our vision A society in which the Armed Forces, veterans and their families can thrive.
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Lord’s Taverners
The Lord’s Taverners exists to positively impact the lives of young people facing the challenges of inequality. Through inclusive and transformative cricket programmes, we empower young people with disabilities and from disadvantaged communities across the UK and beyond.
We are now seeking an energetic team player to join our programmes team to deliver on set outcomes for our disability programmes with a focus on SEND School reach and impact.
This role is a fixed term contract to September 30th 2028 to help us make cricket the most inclusive team sport.
The Role
You will join an established programmes team driving sustainable change in the sport for development sector. You will use our values to include, inspire and empower to increase the opportunities for children and young people with disabilities. This role has a national remit alongside geographical focus areas which will enable a place-based project approach to delivery at the same time as supporting the development of a programme.
About You
You will be an organised, proactive and people‑focused individual who enjoys supporting events, working with volunteers and delivering great experiences. You’ll bring strong communication skills, confidence managing logistics and information, and a positive, can‑do approach to working as part of a busy team.
You will bring:
- Efficient communication skills, needed for engaging development officers, young people, schools, coaches, parents, volunteers and partners.
- Ability to collaborate and build partnerships, essential for working with major stakeholders, network partners, SEND education settings, communities, coaches and internal teams.
- Strong organisational and planning skills, critical for managing delivery partner performance and meeting deadlines.
- Reliable teamwork and interpersonal skills, the role is highly collaborative across Programmes, Volunteers, Fundraising and external partners.
- Ability to work independently and use initiative, essential for delivering objectives, supporting development officers, and managing relationships across a region.
At Lord’s Taverners, sport is a means to an end. We are looking for people who share our belief in sport’s power to change lives, and who are motivated by impact, inclusion and opportunity for young people.
Above all, you will be motivated by our mission and aligned with our values: We Include, We Inspire, We Empower.
Safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This role requires an enhanced DBS check and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. In line with statutory guidance, applicants do not need to disclose youth cautions or any protected convictions or cautions.
As part of our safer recruitment practices, an online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates.
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
- Five additional days between Christmas and New Year
- 6% pension contribution
- Group income protection
- Critical illness cover
- Life assurance
- Health Cash Plan
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Two volunteering days
- Birthday day off
- Season ticket loan
- Flexible working
- Wellbeing plan
Application Instructions
Please read the application instructions carefully and completely.
Please submit your CV, and a written response (maximum 350 words) to the following question:
“Please describe a time when you have worked with stakeholders/partners to increase opportunities for young people. Briefly outline how you built and managed a partnership successfully with any challenges you faced and how you overcame them.”
We will not accept applications that do not complete this task, or applications that upload a cover note in place of the required written response.
Please upload your written response where the application form asks for a cover note.
Key Dates
Applications open: 16th July
Application deadline: Midnight 30th July
Please note we may close the vacancy early if we receive exceptional applications. Should this occur, all applicants will be notified.
Interviews scheduled:
First Round: 5th / 6th Aug (virtual)
Second Round: 13th Aug (face to face in London, Victoria)
Interview Process
First Stage (Online)
The first stage will take place virtually using Teams. Candidates will be asked to speak about themselves, their experience and will be interviewed using a discussion-based technique without competency-based questions.
Second Stage (Face to Face)
Shortlisted candidates who progress to second stage will be invited to a 60-minute interview, comprising:
- 45 minutes of competency-based questions
- 15 minutes for further conversation about the role
Interview questions will be shared with shortlisted candidates in advance to support preparation.
Accessibility
We want every candidate to feel comfortable and able to perform at their best. If you require any adjustments or support to take part in the interview process, please let us know and we will be happy to accommodate.
Please submit your CV, and a written response (maximum 350 words) to the following question:
“Please describe a time when you have worked with stakeholders/partners to increase opportunities for young people. Briefly outline how you built and managed a partnership successfully with any challenges you faced and how you overcame them.”
We will not accept applications that do not complete this task, or applications that upload a cover note in place of the required written response.
Please upload your written response where the application form asks for a cover note.
Deliver high quality cricket programmes that will empower young people facing inequality to make positive choices, improve their health and wellbeing
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a Community Support Coordinator, who will lead and develop a team of Volunteers, helping to deliver safe, inclusive and person-centred support.
You will work closely with health and social care professionals, Multi Disciplinary Teams, local partners and volunteers to connect people affected by MND with the information, services and support they need.
At the Motor Neurone Disease Association, we work to improve care, support and quality of life for people affected by MND. As a Community Support Coordinator, you will play a key role in ensuring our support reaches people when they need it most.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, recruit, develop and support a team of Community Support Volunteers.
- Respond to enquiries and referrals, providing information and connecting people with appropriate support.
- Build effective relationships with health and social care professionals, hospices and local partners.
- Support volunteer groups and branches to understand and respond to local needs.
- Facilitate collaboration between volunteers, staff and external stakeholders.
- Promote safe and inclusive services, ensuring compliance with safeguarding and organisational policies.
- Work with regional colleagues to support awareness, fundraising and campaigning activities.
- Monitor activity, maintain accurate records and contribute to service development.
- Identify gaps in local support and contribute to improvements in services.
- Encourage effective communication and engagement across the volunteer network
About You
- Experience leading, managing or coordinating volunteers or volunteer-led services.
- Understanding of care and support services within the statutory, voluntary or private sectors.
- Knowledge of safeguarding, risk management and supporting people at risk of harm.
- Strong communication, relationship-building and presentation skills.
- Full driving licence and willingness to travel within the region
- Experience supporting people and assessing needs using a person-centred approach.
- Ability to build partnerships and influence a wide range of stakeholders.
- Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise and make decisions independently.
- Good IT skills and confidence using a range of digital systems.
This is a home-based role with frequent travel across Bristol, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire and occasional travel outside the area to attend team meetings
Further information about MND Association and full job description is available in the attached Candidate Pack.
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.
As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.
What We Offer
- 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays (pro-rated for part-time employees)
- Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies
- 24/7 GP access via phone and video
- Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines
- Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave)
- Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Opportunities for training and personal development
About Us
Motor Neurone Disease moves fast. It takes away time, it takes away independence and it has no cure. Every day we support people affected by MND. We fund ground-breaking research. We campaign for better care. We’re here for everyone who needs us. Because with MND, every day matters.
We support people affected by Motor Neurone Disease, campaign for better care and fund ground-breaking research. Because with MND, every day matters.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for an extraordinary person to become the Service Coordinator of the friendly teams in our Mental Health Supported Living services which are located across Bristol and South Gloucestershire.
The successful Service Coordinator(s) will lead the team in enabling individuals with complex mental health needs to create their own developmental programme with the aim of progressing to further independent living. This will include supporting people to develop the strategies that underpin resilience, to learn the responsibilities of citizenship, to acquire practical living skills and establish themselves within the community of their choice.
You will be a creative and inspirational leader with great listening skills who will empower every individual in your team to be their best self at work. You will have an excellent understanding of person-centred approaches and be committed to proactively promoting the psychological and emotional well-being of those you support.
You will work closely with the 2 Service Managers and Service Coordinator who work in the Mental Health Supported Living division to maintain and develop each service as a high-quality provision for the people we are supporting. You will ensure all services remain compliant with the legislation that governs the sector while demonstrating and evidencing that both services provide excellent support for people.
Other responsibilities will include:
- Taking responsibility for the day to day running of the services which will include planning and managing the rota to ensure that people get the support they need when they need it.
- Guiding the team to co- write and review support and risk management plans, ensuring that the people we support are at the centre of the process.
- Supervising staff, providing regular one to supervisions, organising team meetings, identifying and maximizing opportunities to develop the skills of each individual in the team and ensuring that their training is up to date.
- Participating in referrals and assessments for the service.
- Working within a set budget and monitoring expenditure as appropriate.
- Providing “hands-on” and direct support for the people we support
The successful candidate will:
- Have strong leadership skills, ideally with some management experience.
- Be organised and practical, able to manage your time prioritise work in accordance with the imperatives of the service.
- Be competent in using IT applications, such as rota planning systems, or be able to learn these swiftly.
- Have experience of working in mental health, particularly working with people who have complex mental health needs.
- Be confident in responding to people who are experiencing acute mental illness, in dynamic risk management and developing escalation plans to ensure that people receive the support that they need.
- Have knowledge of mental health systems, processes and best practice with experience of working with trauma informed approaches.
- Be able to work across 7 days and be able to work a variety of shift patternsHere at Milestones Trust, we recognise that without the hard work, commitment and passion of our staff, we wouldn’t be the charity we are today. That’s why we are committed to rewarding you with a competitive pay and benefits package:
- 34 days’ annual leave, including recognised public holidays
- Learning and development to support your career growth
- Nationally recognised qualifications, from entry‑level care to management
- Flexible working, with rotas provided in advance
- Occupational Sick Pay after two years, increasing with service
- Health Cash Plan after probation, offering at least £695 cashback for health treatments (dental, optical, therapies, maternity/paternity, prescriptions)
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Free enhanced DBS check
- Dayforce Wallet, giving you access to your earnings before payday
- Employee referral scheme with financial rewards
- Employee Assistance Programme from day one, offering confidential 24/7 support
- Company pension scheme to help grow your retirement savings
We pride ourselves with being able to offer staff opportunities to develop and progress their careers within the Trust.
Milestones Trust supports adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs to live their best lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a Community Support Coordinator for Kent, who will lead and develop a team of Volunteers, helping to deliver safe, inclusive and person-centred support.
You will work closely with health and social care professionals, MDT’s, local partners and volunteers to connect people affected by MND with the information, services and support they need.
At the Motor Neurone Disease Association, we work to improve care, support and quality of life for people affected by MND. As a Community Support Coordinator, you will play a key role in ensuring our support reaches people when they need it most.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, recruit, develop and support a team of Community Support Volunteers.
- Respond to enquiries and referrals, providing information and connecting people with appropriate support.
- Build effective relationships with health and social care professionals, hospices and local partners.
- Support volunteer groups and branches to understand and respond to local needs.
- Facilitate collaboration between volunteers, staff and external stakeholders.
- Promote safe and inclusive services, ensuring compliance with safeguarding and organisational policies.
- Work with regional colleagues to support awareness, fundraising and campaigning activities.
- Monitor activity, maintain accurate records and contribute to service development.
- Identify gaps in local support and contribute to improvements in services.
- Encourage effective communication and engagement across the volunteer network
About You
- Experience leading, managing or coordinating volunteers or volunteer-led services.
- Understanding of care and support services within the statutory, voluntary or private sectors.
- Knowledge of safeguarding, risk management and supporting people at risk of harm.
- Strong communication, relationship-building and presentation skills.
- Full driving licence and willingness to travel within the region
- Experience supporting people and assessing needs using a person-centred approach.
- Ability to build partnerships and influence a wide range of stakeholders.
- Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise and make decisions independently.
- Good IT skills and confidence using a range of digital systems.
This is a home-based role with frequent travel across Kent
Further information about MND Association and full job description is available in the attached Candidate Pack.
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.
As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.
What We Offer
- 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays
- Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies
- 24/7 GP access via phone and video
- Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines
- Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave)
- Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Opportunities for training and personal development
About Us
Motor Neurone Disease moves fast. It takes away time, it takes away independence and it has no cure. Every day we support people affected by MND. We fund ground-breaking research. We campaign for better care. We’re here for everyone who needs us. Because with MND, every day matters.
We support people affected by Motor Neurone Disease, campaign for better care and fund ground-breaking research. Because with MND, every day matters.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job Role: Specialist Drug & Alcohol Support Worker (Domestic Abuse)
Salary: £26,200 per year
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Bath
Additional Information:
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- Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
- Full UK driving licence, access to own vehicle and business insurance required
- Role requires travel across BANES as part of service delivery
About Alongside
Alongside is the new name for Julian House.
We work with people experiencing social exclusion across the South and West of England, providing outreach, accommodation and support. Our clients may be sleeping rough, fleeing abuse, rebuilding after trauma, leaving prison, recovering from addiction, or trying to settle safely in a new community. Whatever their starting point, we work alongside people to help build safety, stability and independence.
If you'd like a real sense of job satisfaction, great career prospects and a competitive benefits package, you could be who we're looking for!
About the Role
As a Specialist Drug & Alcohol Support Worker, you'll be part of our Renew Domestic Abuse Service, supporting individuals who have experienced domestic abuse and are living in short-term emergency refuge accommodation.
This specialist role focuses on working with clients who are experiencing challenges relating to drug and alcohol use alongside domestic abuse. You'll provide person-centred support, helping individuals identify their goals, access specialist services, improve their wellbeing, and move towards greater independence and safety.
Working closely with partner agencies, you'll play a key role in ensuring clients receive coordinated support that addresses both substance misuse and the wider impact of domestic abuse. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to people at a critical point in their lives.
What You'll Be Doing
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- Carry out comprehensive needs and risk assessments and develop tailored support plans.
- Provide one-to-one support to clients experiencing domestic abuse and substance misuse challenges.
- Build strong partnerships with specialist drug and alcohol services and make referrals where appropriate.
- Work alongside external agencies to coordinate support and advocate for clients when needed.
- Maintain accurate records and ensure safeguarding concerns are identified and acted upon appropriately.
- Support clients to build confidence, improve wellbeing, and achieve positive outcomes.
Please note: Job descriptions are not exhaustive, and the successful candidate may occasionally be asked to undertake other duties that are broadly in line with the responsibilities of the role.
Please note: Job descriptions are not exhaustive, and the successful candidate may occasionally be asked to take on other duties that align with the key responsibilities outlined.
You can view the full job description by clicking here.
What We're Looking For
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- Experience supporting people with complex needs, including substance misuse and/or mental health challenges.
- Knowledge and understanding of domestic abuse and its impact on survivors and their children.
- Ability to build positive, empowering relationships and support clients to make informed decisions.
- Strong communication, assessment, record-keeping and partnership-working skills.
- Full UK driving licence, access to your own vehicle and willingness to travel for work purposes.
There are many great reasons to join our team!
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- Access to our Rewards Platform, which includes an Employee Assistance Programme and Health Cash Plan
- 27 days annual leave, including an extra day off for your birthday, plus bank holidays – increasing up to 30 days after 4 years of continuous employment
- 30% staff discount at our charity shops
- A generous and competitive pension scheme
- A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted
- Great opportunities for career development and free monthly training sessions from experienced facilitators
- Blue Light Card eligibility, offering discounts on thousands of brands
- Reflective Practice sessions from objective, external facilitators
Our Ethos
As an Equal Opportunities employer, we have an Equality and Diversity Action Plan in place demonstrating our commitment to creating an inclusive culture. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and cultures, especially groups that are underrepresented in the workplace. We also welcome applications from those with lived experience.
We embrace flexibility and are proud to be a Disability Confident and Mindful employer, as well as an Armed Forces Covenant Supporter.
If you have any special access requirements or other support needs throughout the application process (including interview), please contact us so that we can let you know how we can support you. We accept CVs and applications in all formats.
DBS Checks
We welcome applications from people with lived experience. All applicants working with our clients will be expected to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. A criminal conviction will not necessarily prevent you from becoming an employee; the decision will depend on the type of offence and its relevance to the role.
Alongside is the new name for Julian House. We work with people experiencing social exclusion across the South and West of England.
Location: Home working, with travel to the London office up to once a month and within England as required by the service
This is an exciting opportunity to lead GamCare’s Probation Innovation Strand – a specialist treatment pathway designed to improve access, engagement and outcomes for people under Probation supervision.
As Probation Pathway Manager, you will shape and oversee a pathway that connects gambling treatment with probation, criminal justice and community support. You will lead delivery, strengthen referral routes, support specialist practitioners and work with partners to make sure people can access safe, trauma-informed support across custody and community settings.
You will play a key role in building trusted relationships with Probation, HMPPS and wider justice partners, using data, insight and lived experience to improve the pathway, evidence impact and remove barriers to engagement. This is a hands-on leadership role with real scope to influence practice, improve systems and support better outcomes for people affected by gambling harms.
About you
You will be an experienced service leader with a background in health, social care, VCSE, criminal justice, addiction, mental health or another complex service environment.
You will bring strong people management skills, confidence overseeing service delivery, and the ability to manage risk, performance and quality in a multi-agency setting. You will be a natural relationship-builder, able to influence partners, build trust and turn ideas into practical improvements.
Experience of probation, criminal justice, resettlement, trauma-informed services, pathway development or service mobilisation would be particularly welcome. Above all, you will be motivated by the chance to shape a new pathway that helps people access the right support at a critical point in their lives.
Working at GamCare
Founded in 1997, GamCare is one of the leading providers of information, advice and support for anyone affected by gambling harms. We operate the National Gambling Helpline, provide treatment for anyone who is harmed by gambling, create awareness about safer gambling and treatment, and encourage an effective approach to safer gambling within the gambling industry.
Staff Benefits we can offer you:
- 33 days basic annual leave entitlement per annum (pro-rated for part-time colleagues) including bank holidays which increases with service.
- A generous Pension Scheme - we contribute 6% and you contribute 2%.
- Discretionary company sick pay from day one of service.
- Employee Assistance Programme – 24-hour support
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 22nd July 2026 at 23:59.
Interviews will be up to a 2-part process, held in person, from the 27th of July 2026 - details to be confirmed with candidates.
GamCare is committed to offering the best support to people affected by gambling harms, as such we welcome applications from candidates with lived experience.
GamCare is an equal opportunities employer and doesn’t discriminate based on race, religion, gender, age, sexuality, gender identification, or physical ability. We are only able to facilitate visa sponsorship in very limited circumstances, so candidates outside of the UK or who don’t have the right to work in the UK need not apply.
Please note: To support internal development, applications will initially be considered from internal candidates. We may therefore close this vacancy early or prioritise internal applicants where suitable candidates are identified