Supporter experience officer jobs

We’re looking for a highly organised, detail-driven Business Support Officer to support our team, board, and daily operations. If you thrive in a friendly, flexible, and purpose-led environment, this could be the role for you.

The Business Support Officer will be a key part of Together Active, helping to ensure everything runs smoothly.

You’ll provide essential business, operational, and governance support that allows the team to do their best work. You will also be the go-to person for supporting Board and committee processes, making sure all governance standards are met.

It's all about helping the team thrive in a collaborative,inclusive and creative environment.

Role Outcomes
1.Our Team Feels Supported: The Together Active team can rely on you for administrative support, so they can focus on their core responsibilities while you handle the business support tasks with ease.
2.Organised Board & Committee Meetings: Meetings run smoothly, with all governance needs taken care of, so everything is in place for informed decisionmaking.
3.Effective Processes: Admin and operational tasks are simple, efficient, and help the team work more productively.
4.Compliance assured: Pre-employment checks and HR records for staff and volunteers are completed and updated correctly, ensuring compliance with legal and organisational standards.
5.Event Support and Coordination: Events are planned and executed seamlessly, with all logistics and on-site needs addressed effectively.

What does this mean day to day?
Your duties will tie directly to the outcomes above, and you’ll have plenty of freedom to manage these tasks in a way that works best for you. With guidance from your line manager, you’ll be empowered to find creative solutions.

General Business, Operational, and Administrative Support
·Help with event coordination, from setting up events to liaising with external organisations, and providing on-site support when needed.
·Take care of the daily admin, including scheduling meetings, keeping office supplies stocked, and making sure the office environment runs smoothly.
·Manage Together Active’s inboxes and SharePoint: responding to enquiries and passing messages on to the right team members, and making sure our information is organised and easy to find.
·Work with external partners to make sure we get all the documents we need for projects in a timely manner.
·Assist with team logistics, including travel arrangements, organising team meetings.
·Handle office management tasks, like managing supplier relationships and ordering office equipment.
·Ensure pre-employment checks for new staff and volunteers are completed efficiently.

Board, Committee, and Governance Support
·Provide support for Board and committee meetings, including scheduling, preparing agendas, sending out papers, and taking minutes.
·Keep all governance-related documents, like Board packs and meeting minutes, organised and up to date.
·Coordinate the logistics of Board and committee meetings, making sure everyone’s well-prepared and informed.
·Help prepare reports and documents for the Board to review and make decisions.

We’re committed to building a team that better reflects the communities we work with. That means making equity part of everything we do, including how we recruit,support, and develop our people.
We know we have more to do. Our current team doesn’t yet reflect the diversity we want to see, and we’re actively working to change that. If you identify as disabled, neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+, from a global majority background, or have experienced exclusion in other ways, we especially encourage you to apply.
Every application is assessed on merit. Where candidates are equally qualified, we may use positive action in line with the Equality Act to support candidates from underrepresented backgrounds, particularly in relation to race and disability.

We care about the work, but we care about the people doing it too. We know how demanding system work can be. It requires patience, creativity, and emotional labour. That’s why we’re serious about building a culture that’s rooted in our values of compassion, creativity, inclusivity, and collaboration.
Our team work flexibly, with a mix of home, office, and in-person time across Staffordshire. We focus on outcomes, not hours at a desk. We’ll agree what works best for you and the role together. We’re based in Stafford, but our work takes us all over the county, and candidates will need to be able to work flexibly to support that.

Supporter Experience Executive

• Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week 
• Location: Oxford and Hybrid
• Salary: £25,087 - £32,376 per annum
• Closing date: 4th December 2025 at 12 noon
• Interview date: 10th December 2025

Join our team and help make a difference!

Helen & Douglas House is at an exciting point in its journey with a new CEO and a bold five-year strategy. We’re looking for a Supporter Experience Executive to play a vital role in delivering exceptional supporter care and ensuring our fundraising activities run smoothly.

About the Role

As part of our Fundraising Team, you’ll be the first point of contact for our supporters, providing outstanding customer service and stewardship. You’ll manage supporter enquiries, coordinate campaign and event fulfilment, and ensure accurate data handling in line with GDPR and fundraising regulations.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing supporter inboxes and handling enquiries with compassion and professionalism.
• Delivering excellent supporter care, including thanking and stewardship.
• Coordinating fulfilment for campaigns, appeals, and events.
• Maintaining accurate supporter records and optimising Gift Aid opportunities.
• Supporting fundraising events and cross-team initiatives.

About you:

• We’re looking for someone who is:
• Experienced in a supporter or client-facing role with exceptional customer service skills.
• Highly organised, able to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• A strong communicator with excellent attention to detail.
• IT literate, with proficiency in Microsoft Office (CRM experience is a bonus).
• Positive, proactive, and committed to continuous improvement.

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a passionate team making a real difference to families and children. We offer a supportive environment, opportunities for development, and the chance to contribute to an ambitious new strategy.

Standard DBS check required.

Ready to bring your skills to a role that matters?

Applications will be reviewed and invited to interview as received. We reserve the right to close the advert at any time, therefore we encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible. 

Please note that everyone working for Helen & Douglas House are required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Helen & Douglas House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and value the benefits of a diverse workforce. We positively encourage applications from all areas of the community.

Closing date 4th November 2025 at 12 noon

Helen & Douglas House

Helen & Douglas House is a registered hospice charity based in Oxford, providing palliative, respite, end-of-life and bereavement care to life-limited children and their families.

We foster a climate where team members feel able to openly question, debate and appropriately challenge their own and the practice of others; as such, we welcome new ideas and strive to constantly improve our delivery of care to our patients.

Grade: 6

Salary: £15,582 per annum, pro rata (£25,971 FTE)

Position type: Part time, 22.5 hours a week, 12 months fixed term contract (Flexible working considered)

Responsible to: Supporter Care Team Lead/Officer
Direct reports: None
Location: ShelterBox HQ, Truro, Cornwall (Hybrid working with minimum one day per week in the office)

ROLE:

As part of the Supporter Care team, the Supporter Care Assistant will help provide an excellent supporter experience and through every interaction will seek to build meaningful relationships with our supporters which increases their level of satisfaction and engagement. Whether you are handling donations, maintaining a high-quality database, responding to various supporter enquiries and fulfilling their requests, responding to complaints and feedback, or providing supportive administrative services to the department, the delivery of outstanding customer service to our many supporters will remain at the heart of your role and be the focus of your efforts. Over the coming year ShelterBox is transitioning to a new CRM system (Dynamics 365), and the job holder will be involved in supporting team SMEs (Subject Matter Experts) and being active participant in adopting new changes and learning new processes.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic individual with a passion for amazing supporter experience. The ideal candidate will be a great communicator and be a real people person with previous experience in customer facing roles. They will have a keen eye for detail, able to accurately follow processes and have experience handling spreadsheets and databases.

As part of a growing organisation, we are looking for someone with an interest in supporter engagement and international affairs who will continuously seek new ways to ensure supporters are at the heart of everything we do.

Duties will include but not be limited to:

* Delivering a consistent and high quality of supporter engagement through all enquiry channels including inbox, phone calls, social media direct messages and post.

* Managing the ongoing relationship with supporters as they progress in their ShelterBox journey.

* Championing the supporter voice throughout the organisation via meetings, communications and daily interaction.

* Processing and acknowledging all donations that have come in through a range of sources including but not limited to post, website, standing orders, direct debits and financial reconciliations.

* Maintaining accurate gift aid records.

* Ensuring supporter records are kept up to date and data entry is accurate, recording all communications on our CRM database.

* Producing written correspondence such as bespoke letters and responding to feedback or complaints.

* Aiding the Supporter Care Manager, Supporter Care Team Leader & Supporter Care Officer in project work that will develop the team's approach to supporter engagement.

* Supporting and supervising volunteers within the team.

* Taking an active part in ensuring your own personal development.

* Contributing new ideas and continually seeking to improve processes to drive efficiency and improve supporter experience.

* Undertaking general admin tasks related to supporter communications such as filing, scanning etc.

General Duties

Contribute new ideas and continually seek to improve processes to drive efficiency and improve supporter experience.

* Participate in the day-to-day work of the organisation - such as reporting, attending team meetings as required, and taking a flexible approach.

* Following all policies and procedures at all times and contributing to the review of any policies and procedures as required.

* As part of an emergency organisation there will be times when you will be required to work evenings and weekends at short notice in response to a disaster.

* Occasionally represent the work of ShelterBox at events to members of the public and supporters.

Reporting to the Senior Supporter Care Manager, you will deliver excellent customer care to supporters and potential supporters of Operation Smile UK. As an integral part of the Supporter Care team, you will successfully support the Individual Giving programme and wider fundraising activities, providing support to ever-increasing income and supporter stewardship for the delivery of increasing levels of unrestricted income for Operation Smile UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for existing supporters and new supporters who respond to our fundraising activities by phone, email, letter or in person, letter, or email delivering outstanding supporter care
• Liaise with supporters in timely communication via email, phone, and mail, with excellent customer care
• Prioritise answering incoming phone calls and escalate any difficult situations/complaints to the Senior Supporter Care Manager
• Support processing incoming phone and postal donations
• Assist with banking and processing incoming/outgoing post
• Be responsible for thanking our supporters, including by letter, email and phone, dispatch of information and fundraising materials
• Enter and maintain accurate records on our Database
• Maintain and assist with all types of donation processing, administration and Database record amendments/records being kept up to date. This will include Gift Aid status and contact consent requests
• Assist with cancelling and amending all types of regular gifts and sending out appropriate letters
• Manage the removal process and consent process
• Assist with sending out problem payment letters
• Following up cancelled regular payments as part of the winback process
• Assist with handling material requests and recording actions on the Database
• Assist with any third-party agency supporter care requests
• Maintain sensitive information and records with appropriate confidentiality
• Play an active role in developing the supporter journey at Operation Smile UK, working with the Senior Supporter Care Manager and colleagues across Fundraising & Communications.
• Perform any other reasonable duties as requested by the Senior Supporter Care Manager

Please refer to the job description for a comprehensive list of tasks, responsibilities, and the required person specification.

Recruitment

We are actively interviewing for this role on a rolling basis as suitable applicants apply. If you're interested in this role, it is advisable to apply as soon as possible.

Disability Confident Committed Employer

We're a Disability Confident Committed employer, so we guarantee an interview to any disabled applicant who meets the minimum requirements for the job.

At Operation Smile UK, we value individuals based on their performance and potential. We're dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that supports everyone's needs. We're happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the application and employment process, and we particularly welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.

If you need this document in a different format, require any adjustments, or need help with your application, please contact us (further details contained within the job description).

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Operation Smile UK knows fundraising could better reflect the diverse backgrounds and experiences of the people the charity sector supports. If you don’t meet every requirement but believe your transferable skills align with the role, we encourage you to contact us for a conversation. 

We want our team to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, offering equal opportunities to everyone, regardless of, age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We celebrate diversity and encourage you to bring your authentic self to Operation Smile UK. We are committed to supporting all applicants and ensuring a fair hiring process. All appointments will be made solely on merit, and we are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. 

Supporter Services & Marketing Officer (Maternity Cover)
Location: Crewe (Office-based)
Contract: Full-time, 12-month fixed term
Salary: £26,000 per annum
Reports to: Head of Public Fundraising and Engagement & Digital Marketing Manager

Be the first voice of Railway Children.

We’re looking for a warm, organised and digitally minded individual to deliver outstanding service to our supporters. As the first point of contact for donors, community groups and the public, you’ll ensure every interaction—via phone, email, social or web—is positive and professional.

You’ll also support our fundraising and marketing teams with admin, digital content, and campaign delivery, helping us raise vital funds to protect children at risk.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage supporter queries via inbox, phone and social media
• Send thank-you messages and fulfilment communications
• Maintain accurate supporter records (Donorflex)
• Support digital campaigns, website updates and online shop
• Assist with events, appeals and seasonal campaigns
• Build emails and social posts; monitor Facebook ads
• Keep marketing materials and templates up to date

What You’ll Bring:

• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Strong admin and digital skills
• A proactive, team-focused attitude
• Passion for making a difference

Why Join Us?

At Railway Children, you’ll be part of a passionate, supportive team working to create real change. We offer flexible working conditions and a great opportunity to learn and develop. You’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every single day – and be part of a charity that truly values its people.

Join us and help us ensure we deliver the best supporter experience.

Legacy Group Consulting LTD are recruiting on behalf of Solar Aid for a Supporter Care Officer;

Location: North East London

Contract: Full Time, Permanent – 37.5 hours

Salary: £27,900pa to £29,700pa – depending on experience

Closing Date: Wednesday 26th November 

Why this role matters

We are working with an amazing, international charity – Solar Aid where their mission is to light up every home, school and clinic in Sub – Saharan Africa by 2030, using safe, clean, solar power to recruit someone fantastic for this role.

This role isn’t just about tasks and responsibilities, it’s about joining a team where your voice is valued, your growth is supported, and your work genuinely makes a difference.

What you’ll be doing

As the Supporter Care Officer, you'll be part of wider fundraising team, reporting to brilliant Supporter Care Manager – a small but might team. You’ll be at the heart of helping deliver outstanding supporter care experience, assisting the smooth running of fundraising operations and smooth handling of non-supporter communications.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Making sure every supporter feels heard, valued, and appreciated
• Managing donation processes and supporter communications with care and efficiency
• Supporting the team with admin tasks that keep everything running smoothly
• Working closely with colleagues across teams to create a brilliant supporter experience
• Develop and refresh supporter journeys across engagement channels, working with Engagement and Digital teams
• Review and refresh “thank you” materials, communications and processes.
• Respond to supporter enquiries received by phone and email, acting as a first point of contact for supporters.
• Contribute to the integrity of the database by amending supporter details as necessary and recognising areas for improvement to support the Supporter Experience Manager with maintenance of the CRM.

What you’ll bring

We’re not looking for someone who ticks every box - we’re looking for someone who’s curious, committed, and ready to learn. If you’ve got the following, we’d love to hear from you:

• Experience in customer service, supporter care, or a similar rolerking knowledge of online fundraising
• Strong communication skills and a real empathy for people
• Good working knowledge of online fundraising
• Comfortable using databases, emails, and admin systems – they use Salesforce – if you have experience of this, would be advantageous
• A positive attitude and a willingness to pitch in

What’s in it for you

The chance to be part of an organisation that’s making tangible impact

• Supportive, inclusive team culture
• A working environment where new ideas and testing new things is strongly encouraged.
• Hybrid/flexible working options
• Opportunities for training, learning and growth
• 7% employer pension contribution
• 25 days’ annual leave

How to apply

If this sounds like your kind of role, we’d love to hear from you.

You can apply by sending your CV and a short cover note to Seema Choudhury at Legacy Group Consultancy LTD 

If you are shortlisted for interview stage (it will be a 2 stage interview process – one informal chat online and one formal interview at the London office with an interview panel. Interview dates to be confirmed)

A note on equity

We actively encourage applications from people with backgrounds that are underrepresented in the charity sector. If you need any adjustments to take part in the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to ask - we’re here to make this accessible to everyone.

Let's build your legacy together

Head of External Engagement

Clergy Support Trust is an organisation which “punches above its weight”, in terms both of the help provided to hardworking clergy households, and the influence we seek to have on Church culture. We are looking for an experienced communications professional, able to lead a broad function encompassing all aspects of our external engagement: media engagement, strategic communications, events and fundraising, so we are looking for someone with strong experience across these areas.

As member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Head of External Engagement will be joining the leading Anglican wellbeing charity, supporting thousands of households each year, as we embark on a new strategic period (2026-30) and at a pivotal point in our mission.

Key responsibilities include:

• To lead, manage and report on the work of the External Engagement team.

• To design and deliver communications relating to the charity’s 2026-28 Strategy, ensuring appropriate, informative content for colleagues, applicants, supporters, partners and stakeholders.

• To oversee delivery of our first ever Fundraising Strategy.

• To be the charity’s principal Press Officer, and to support the Chief Executive

• as the charity’s principal spokesperson.

• To oversee the charity’s growing programme of events.

If you have significant experience in a comparable role, with exceptional writing skills and an excellent understanding of strategic communications together with previous team and budget management experience, we would love to hear from you!

The role

Working closely with the Project Manager and partner organisations, you will coordinate activities, support service delivery, manage communications and help ensure the project meets its objectives.

This role requires strong organisational skills, flexibility and an understanding of the sensitivities involved in bereavement and military life.

How to apply

Your application must consist of a CV and covering letter, which outlines your suitability for the role with reference to the Job Description and Person Specification and should be no longer than two pages.

The closing date for applications is Friday 5th December 2025. We reserve the right to close early, as interviews will be held on a rolling basis as candidates apply.

Please be advised that if you do not hear from us by 19 December, unfortunately on this occasion you have not been shortlisted.

Cruse welcomes and encourages applications from all protected groups as defined by the Equality Act 2010. Appointment will be made on merit.

Criminal Record Checks

All staff are required to complete a Criminal Record check. Staff working directly with clients will be required to complete an enhanced check. We comply with the relevant codes of practice and they can be viewed online: 

· Applicants in England and Wales: DBS Code of Practice

· Applicants in Northern Ireland: AccessNI Code of Practice

Previous convictions will not prevent full consideration of your application to work with Cruse. Our Recruitment of Ex-offenders' Policy & Handling Criminal Record Check Data Policy are available on request by email.

We comply with all relevant data protection legislation and process your data fairly.   

Salary: £30,000 - £32,700
Contract: Fixed-term (18 months)
Location: London Hybrid
Deadline: 24th November 
Benefits: Flexible working, health and wellbeing support, Simplyhealth cash plan, generous pension (up to 10%), life assurance, and more

We are delighted to be working with the amazing Arthritis UK as they look for a Supporter Journey Officer to join their Innovative and Performance team on a fixed-term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to help shape how the charity engages with its supporters, ensuring they feel valued and inspired to take action in the fight against arthritis.

In this role, you’ll assist the Supporter Journey Manager in developing and delivering an inspiring and impactful programme of stewardship for Arthritis UK’s contactable community. You’ll play a key part in creating integrated supporter journeys that build loyalty and inspire action, managing communications across multiple channels including email, post, and SMS.

You’ll also work collaboratively with colleagues across the Income and Engagement directorate to embed a fundraising and engagement culture, optimise supporter experiences, and provide insight-led evaluation to support future development.

To be successful as the Supporter Journey Officer, you will need:

• Experience writing in different styles and producing content for varied audiences
• Proven ability to deliver audience-focused engagement strategies and communications
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills with an insight-led approach

If you would like to have an informal chat or discuss this role in more detail, please give us a call and ask to speak to Jake with the job reference 2754.

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency. We use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector — you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.

We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.

If enough applications are received, the charity reserves the right to end the application period sooner.

JRS UK is recruiting two full-time Fundraising and Communications Officers as part of our Communications, Fundraising, and Advocacy team. You’ll be part of a mission that restores dignity, hope, and agency to people rebuilding their lives after displacement. Whether you're crafting a fundraising appeal, sharing stories on social media, or meeting with refugee friends to help supporters understand their experiences, your work will have real impact. If you're passionate about justice, creative in your communication, and eager to build meaningful relationships, this is your chance to make a difference every single day.

1. Supporter engagement:

• Thank and record donations; maintaining up-to-date supporter records

• Support outreach through JRS UK events such as our Advent Service and report launches

• Represent JRS UK at external events such as Greenbelt festival or the National Justice and Peace Network conference

• Undertake talks and appeals in parishes or schools

2. Digital and Offline communications:

• Produce and distribute printed materials (e.g. quarterly newsletters; publicity materials; parish resources)

• Maintain and develop JRS UK’s digital presence (e.g. website; social media; eupdates)

 • Capture and manage digital assets (such as audio, photographs, and videos)

 • Develop content for JRS UK’s website, newsletters, and social media – scoping and drafting content that champion refugee voices, shares our work, or engages supporters in our advocacy

• Analyse web traffic and social media engagement to inform future activity

3. Appeals:

 • Support the delivery of JRS UK’s three direct-mail appeals (Advent, Lent, World Day of Migrants and Refugees) and our annual legacy appeal by:

            o Researching and drafting content

            o Curating and segmenting data

            o Sourcing and producing visuals

4. Trust fundraising

• Steward relationships with some small and medium sized trusts

• Draft and submit grant applications and reports

5. Other duties as required by the Communications and Fundraising Manager or Head of Communications, Fundraising and Advocacy

Role

Working within the Individual Giving team, you’ll have a varied role managing and supporting the delivery of supporter-centric fundraising appeals which will recruit, retain and/or develop supporters across the cause-led, gaming, in memory and legacy programmes. These appeals will include utilising online and offline channels such as direct mail, organic and paid social advertising, email, private sites, SMS and telemarketing.

This role would suit someone with some experience of marketing or fundraising or who would like to expand their experience of Individual Giving.

What we’re looking for

• Direct marketing or related experience, including planning, delivering and evaluating campaigns.
•  Knowledge of direct marketing methods to recruit, retain and grow supporters.
• Ability to write engaging, emotive copy for varied channels and audiences.
• Experience managing suppliers and working with supporter databases, including audience segmentation.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work quickly, accurately and independently, using initiative.
• Skilled at building collaborative relationships internally and externally.
• Fast learner with strong prioritisation and evaluation skills.

What we offer

• Hybrid working between home and our Head Office in Holborn (3 days a week in the office)
• Flexible working around our core hours of 10am to 4pm
• 25 days annual leave rising with length of service
• Closure at Christmas (additional 3 days)
• Training, support and development opportunities
• Access to the Charlie HR discount scheme and other discounts opportunities
• Range of wellbeing initiatives including access to an employee assistance programme (WeCare) designed to save money and improve your physical, financial and mental health and wellbeing and free eye tests and contribution towards any glasses required for work purposes

Agile - London Head Office/Home

The Salvation Army is one of the largest, most diverse providers of social and community services after the Government. With more than 600 local centres and nearly 100 residential centres, they make a powerful difference to people across the UK who might otherwise be excluded.

The role is a key member of the Supporter Retention and Experience Unit - who are responsible for delivery of multi-channel direct marketing communications to warm supporters - including regular giving, loyalty communications and cash appeals. The Unit is also responsible for creating and optimising supporter journeys and gathering valuable supporter insights. This role will lead on their own campaigns and projects which will include the development of new initiatives across the Unit.

• Do you want to be part of a dynamic team helping to raise £40 million a year?
• Would you like to work for a top 10 charity fighting against social inequality and transforming lives across the UK?

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic candidate to join our dynamic and successful Supporter Retention and Experience Unit, working across a range of offline and online media channels. You will play a key role in supporting the team on retention and supporter experience campaigns to deliver income and build strong loyalty communications to existing supporters, helping to raise £40 million a year.

To be successful in this role, you should;

• Enjoy working in a team
• Have strong experience in supporter experience, journeys or direct marketing
• Have excellent project management and analytical skills and confidence working with agencies and data.
• Be a clear communicator with strong organisation skills

Closing date: Monday 24th November 2025 at 23.59pm. We will be reviewing applications as they are received and reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments.

In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting.

Appointment subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK

For details of how to prove your right to work in the UK please visit the government website and please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship.  

Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.

We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.

Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.

Benefits
25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time) a contributory pension scheme; an employee assistance programme

Closing date: 23:59, Mon, 24th Nov 2025

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Working hours: Minimum 35 hours per week, working a minimum of 40% across each month in the Territorial Headquarters, London, SE5 8FJ

We are looking for a person who can lead LWPT through ongoing development of the organisation in coordination with both staff and trustees. The person needs to be able to maintain a clear strategic plan for the organisation that allows the organisation to stay focussed on what we plan to do to the benefit of both beneficiaries and supporters. The right person is able to maintain a healthy focus on income and expenditure in order to ensure that LWPT can meet the needs of all stakeholders.

Essential for the right applicant:
• A Christian with a good knowledge of the Christian communities in the UK.
• Someone who is an active member of a local church.
• Is able to affirm the historic creeds of the Christian church.
• A personal commitment to the development of the next generation of Christian Bible teachers in the UK.
• The ability to work from home with good wifi access.
• Ability to travel to the main office in Watford twice a month.

£60k pa FTE. This is a 0.8FTE role

Job Summary

Learning Support Assistants support PiP’s Development Workers to deliver a flexible programme of learning and development opportunities; ensuring that students can actively participate and engage in sessions, giving student’s maximum opportunity to learn and develop. 

PiP’s programmes focus on four learning pathways:

- Independent Living Skills

- Creative and Performing Arts

- Health, Wellbeing and Happiness

- Employment and Vocational Skills

The role incorporates session delivery, recording and monitoring student progress, key working responsibilities such as liaising with student’s support networks and involvement in PiP’s wider work. 

Who We Are

PIP is a local charity that supports adults with learning disabilities or autism to achieve their potential, and to lead lives that are as independent as possible.  

Our mission is to empower adults with learning disabilities to achieve their potential. We are a growing, grassroots charity based in West London, and run a number of key services to promote independence and choice for our students.

What You’ll Need

• Experience of working with people with learning disabilities, or a similar vulnerable service user group in care or educational settings
• A strong commitment to person-centred support and advocacy
• A passion for enabling positive change in the lives of our students
• The character and communication skills to be an effective and supportive team member
• Energy, initiative and a proactive attitude
• A calm and creative approach to challenges and problem solving

What We Offer:

· You'll get 25 days holiday + bank holidays ever year. We're closed for Christmas but the rest of the year you may take leave whenever you wish. 

· An extra day of annual leave for each year you've worked with us up to another 5 (30 in total)

· We offer a travel subsidy to help with the cost of commuting.

· We provide a 4% pension contribution

· Incremental pay progression

· When we can, we try to have an early finish on Fridays for staff at 4 pm

· Free Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 including access to counselling

· We offer regular team meals and social-generally during work hours and they are optional.

· We offer a cycle-to-work scheme and other staff discounts

Our Mission

PiP's mission is to empower adults with learning disabilities to achieve their potential. We are a growing, grassroots charity based in West London, and run a number of key services to promote independence and choice for our service users.

Our commitments

PiP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with the Inclusive Employers Standard 2020. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly applicants who are significantly underrepresented in our sector, such as people with lived experience of disabilities and individuals from Black and Minority ethnic communities. 

PiP keeps all personal information confidential and in line with current data protection legislation and GDPR. 

Closing Date: Friday, 28 November, 2025

We encourage you to apply early, as applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received, and we reserve the right to close the advert sooner subject to finding suitable candidates.