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Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) is a faith-based humanitarian relief and development organisation working to save and transform the lives of some of the world’s most vulnerable people.  Established in 1984, with an active presence in over 45 countries, we strive to make the world a better and fairer place for those affected by poverty, conflict and natural disasters. 

Our Office of the General Counsel Division is recruiting for a maternity cover position for ‘Executive Assistant to the Office of the General Counsel’ to join its dynamic and busy team. The organisation is currently operating a hybrid working model.

The purpose of the role is to manage and coordinate the General Counsel’s Division in addition to providing executive and administrative support, research as well developing clear channels of communication with internal and external stakeholders.

The successful candidate must have:

• Qualified to degree level or equivalent with relevant experience in an administrative, financial or legal position.
• Strong motivation and empathy towards the aims and objectives of Islamic Relief Worldwide.
• Previous experience of providing executive support.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion.
• Ability to work with senior leaders, a diverse team and maintain strong relationships and build credibility.
• Proven record of excellent people and interpersonal skills with strong communication skills at individual and group levels. This includes the ability to engage within a multicultural environment
• Has a positive demeanour, and able to overcome setbacks by motivating self and others.
• Flexible, concise and timely minute taking experience and skills (formal and real time).
• Willingness to travel, and work outside normal office hours when urgent.
• Ability to prioritise and work efficiently under pressure and with shifting priorities.
• Proven experience of managing multiple projects, meeting deadlines, using initiative to problem solve and making sure tasks are properly finished.
• Excellent communication (verbal & written) and interpersonal skills. Excellent written and spoken English in particular.
• Excellent and extensive experience with IT software and computer programmes, excellent Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Professional and flexible approach to work.
• Excellent work attendance and punctuality record.

For more information, please click on the Documents tab above to view the full Job Description and Person Specification.

If you are talented, reliable, service-minded, resilient and a highly motivated professional looking for a meaningful career, with a strong commitment to IRW’s mission and values of sincerity, excellence, compassion, social justice and custodianship, please apply by completing our online application form.

For more information on the excellent company benefits we offer our employees, please visit our website.

PLEASE NOTE: Interviews are expected to take place on the 22nd July

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received.  Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible

Pre-employment Checks:

Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:

• screening clearance
• proof of eligibility to live and work within the UK
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• receipt of satisfactory references

Please note, for UK-based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications which would require sponsorship.

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

IRW is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom IRW engages. IRW expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRW also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.

In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.

By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer

The Operations team forms the bedrock of the charity and this new role offers considerable room for growth and development.

Working with the wider Operations & Impact team, you will lead on managing the tech [SS1] and office environments, taking ownership of the relationships with key external suppliers, ensuring that the team has the support and equipment they need to do their best work.

You will also work closely with the Operations team to co-ordinate the trustee meeting cycle, scheduling meetings, and acting as the key contact point for trustees.

You will work closely with the CEO by providing some support with arranging and scheduling meetings, and as such will be comfortable communicating at all levels.

You will be central to the entire National Numeracy team, maintaining the internal meeting structure and framework that supports a hybrid working environment.

You will be joining the only independent charity in the UK dedicated to improving the nation’s numeracy at a time when the profile of our charity and the numeracy issue is rising. We are looking for someone who is highly motivated with bags of energy and initiative.

We're Hiring: Play & Youth Work Lead | Doorstep Homeless Families Project

Location: North London
Salary: £28,000 - £33,000 per annum (pro rata)
Hours: 28 Hours per week - 20 hours face to face and 8 hours for admin

About Doorstep
Doorstep is a vibrant community organisation providing inclusive support services to children, young people, and families. Our offerings include creches, stay-and-play sessions, after-school and youth clubs, holiday programmes, adult workshops, and practical help such as laundry facilities and a weekly community bazaar.

Our mission is to help local families thrive — and we’re now looking for a Play & Youth Work Lead to join us in delivering this vision.

The Role:

As the Play & Youth Work Lead, you'll be at the heart of our children and youth services — designing and leading a dynamic, inclusive programme that supports the wellbeing, development, and empowerment of local young people and their families.

You’ll manage our play and youth team, run a variety of sessions and events, and work collaboratively with partners and the local community. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate, experienced practitioner to make a real difference in young lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead engaging, inclusive sessions across age groups (under 4s to 18s) including after-school clubs and youth programmes.
• Develop and deliver creative, youth-led programmes including play, learning, leadership, and personal development activities.
• Coordinate and support a team of staff, sessional workers, and volunteers.
• Act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, ensuring a safe environment for all.
• Develop strategic partnerships and represent Doorstep in the wider community.
• Monitor outcomes, manage budgets, and produce reports for trustees.
• Promote youth voice and participation across our programmes and beyond.

What We’re Looking For:

Essential:

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Youth Work or related field
• 3+ years’ experience working with children and young people
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and ability to lead a team
• Experience designing and delivering inclusive play/youth programmes
• Passionate about empowering young people and families
• Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills

Desirable:

• Play work qualification and/or sports coaching experience
• Knowledge of local support networks (e.g., mental health, housing, education)
• Experience managing partnerships or community engagement projects

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a passionate, close-knit team making real community impact
• Shape and lead innovative programmes that reflect the needs and voices of local children and young people
• Access training and professional development opportunities
• Enjoy a supportive, inclusive, and creative working culture

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

To support the Area Manager / Operations Director in ensuring the Charity’s development and growth in ways that are relevant and in line with operational services and charitable objectives.

To ensure the Charity achieves its aims and objectives and fulfils its operational plan effectively by providing high quality intervention, providing person centred support for at-risk young people.

To have key responsibilities in reducing risk and delivery of our Shaping Futures Intervention this is our Short-Term Intervention Programme (STIP) in Buckinghamshire.

This project is funded for the next 18 months, we will be working closely with partners to extend this funding agreement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate onboarding of young people, including the initial assessment, and developing 12 individualised sessions bespoke to each young person.
• Ensure a 12-week programme is written and sent to the young person with agreed outcomes after initial meeting.
• Responsible for a case load of young people up to 20 young people at any one time.
• Lead sessions and activities with appropriate resources to empower young people to make more positive choices to reduce violent behaviours, reduce risk of exploitation and other offending behaviours.
• Support the multi-agency network for the young people you are working with. Report any safeguarding concerns to the DSL, with support from your line manager.
• Work in partnership with the Operations team to develop opportunities in line with the intervention if needed.
• Attend stakeholder meetings where needed.
• Uphold Caudwell Youth’s values
• Effectively report to your line manager complaints and compliments relating to the programme
• Build knowledge of local strategies, linking in with network forums.
• Develop relationships and partnerships with local employers, benefit agencies, training establishments to enable opportunities for young people.
• Monitor targets and ensure programme objectives are met.
• Collect outcomes data with tools provided by Caudwell Youth.
• Embed engagement strategy with the young people in your area.
• Coordinate a safe exit of young people effectively, signposting to Caudwell Youth’s mentoring service (if appropriate) or externally.
• Ensure we achieve agreed development objectives, with support from your line manager.
• Be an ambassador for Caudwell Youth in the geographical area you are leading.

​Coordination and Development

• With support from your line manager, ensure the delivery, development of services, community-based activities, and development opportunities are in line with regulatory requirements, our own policies, including safeguarding, social media, health & safety and data protection.
• Develop services and activities and opportunities for inclusion, community engagement and personal development for young people as agreed with your line manager.
• Ensure appropriate planning, risk assessment and evaluation for all activities relating to your area of responsibility is completed, with support from your line manager where appropriate.
• In collaboration with the Operations team, support activities for the needs of the young people across the charity’s wider geographies.

Administration:

• Maintain an excellent standard of administration, record keeping and reporting of all work undertaken in line with data protection and Caudwell Youth’s policies and procedures.
• Monitor all activities for your area against targets and objectives.
• Undertake proactive activities in line with our policies and good practice.

Partnership and Liaison:

• Work closely with the team and the stakeholder steering group to promote good communication and shared focus.
• Ensure effective, relevant and appropriate communication at all times.
• Represent the Charity to other organisations, funders and supporters.
• Establish and develop good relationships with other charities and agencies to increase partnership and effective joint working where appropriate.
• Be a point of contact for referrers and external contacts as regards to activities and service provision.
• Maintain strong working partnership with Thames Valley Police and Buckinghamshire Council to deliver the Shaping Futures Programme.

Team Ethos:

• Work effectively as a team, supporting other team members and be willing to receive support whilst fulfilling your own responsibilities and tasks.
• Express and promote equal opportunities and encourage inclusion and involvement.
• Ensure good communications and relationships within the team at all times.
• Attend team meetings, personal work reviews and task group meetings proactively and as a contributor.

General:

• Demonstrate a high level of professionalism and maintain professional boundaries at all times
• Undertake and identify training as required and take a positive approach to personal development.
• Fulfil the duties and responsibilities of an employee as regards to Health and Safety at Work, including own safety and self-management.
• Undertake any other reasonable tasks deemed necessary.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

On appointment, you are expected to have:

• Previous professional experience and hold most of the necessary skills for the role.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of young people services in the UK Strong people skills: demonstrates empathy, leads by example, and contributes to building a desirable team culture
• Understanding of young people at-risk Commitment to equality and diversity
• A positive attitude with a proactive and flexible approach to work
• A good understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality
• A full driving licence, with access to a vehicle and have business insurance cover on your policy

Experience:

• Experience of working with statutory services to support at risk young people
• Experience of working to agreed delivery targets, monitoring outcomes, programme evaluation and report writing
• Excellent presentation skills to external stakeholders

Skills:

• Experience of liaising and relationship building with local networks
• Awareness of other local charities
• Use of software such as Office 365 and Better Impact
• Desirable but not essential - hold a certificate in JNC or NYA Youth Work Qualification

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

Please confirm the following essential criteria. All questions must be answered Yes to meet the essential criteria:

• Do you have a minimum of 1 year’s experience working with young people in a formal or informal setting?
• Do you have experience planning and delivering activities or support services for young people?
• Do you hold a full UK driving licence with no endorsements or convictions, and be eligible to obtain business insurance?
• Do you have basic experience using Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook)?
• Do you hold a Certificate in Youth Work and Community Practice? (this can be a qualification from an awarding body JNC, NYA or equivalent).

WHY WORK FOR US: 

We are an experienced team that are dedicated to improving the lives of the young people we support.

Benefits:

• Flexible working
• Hybrid – working from home and in the community
• Westfield Health (including Employee Assistance Programme and extended counselling sessions)
• Group Personal Pension with a 5% employer contribution and Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• 25 days annual leave (FTE) plus bank holidays, plus charity closure between Christmas and New Year
• Extra paid day off on your birthday
• Paid day off for volunteering in your community
• Training opportunities to support your personal development
• Employee discounts on everyday goods and services
• Being part of a passionate and dedicated team

Caudwell Youth is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants.

Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Then Advance Charity could be the career choice for you!

We are looking for a Community Keyworker

Salary: £23,000 - £26,000

Location: Waltham Cross and Harlow

Contract: Fixed Term until 31st March 2027

Hours p/w Full Time 35hrs per week

This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Please note: Any offer of employment will be made subject to references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK, and satisfactory enhanced DBS check. This role is also subject to Police & Prison Vetting.

About us

Advance is an award-winning and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women and girls survivors of domestic abuse and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending. We believe in empowering women and girls to lead safe, non-violent, equal lives so that they can flourish and contribute to the community.

We are a community-based organisation who lead in best practice approaches to supporting women in their local community. We achieve this by being available to meet and support women in local settings and at our women’s centres, and by working in close partnership with other agencies.

Our values are to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaboration, innovation, and accountability.

About the role:

Are you an excellent relationship builder who can work with women and a diverse range of delivery partners to ensure that she meets her potential and successfully progresses through and beyond her probation supervision? Can you meet a women wherever she is at in her journey and work with her to create an individualised support package that gives her the best chance of breaking the cycle of offending?

Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for a feminist organisation who understand that supporting women in the criminal justice system requires a specialist and gendered approach? Do you believe in our values; to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaborate, innovate, and take accountability?

In your role as a Community Keyworker, you will be working with women involved in the Criminal Justice System; those on Probation in the Community and those women being released from Prison as part of their Post Sentence Supervision; providing some in-reach and ‘Through the Gate’ support. You will be working in a team of Community Keyworkers in your region. Each Keyworker will provide holistic one to one community support to women with a variety of needs.

About You:

Are you a strong believer in advocating for others? Are you empathetic, patient and determined? Then this opportunity could be right for you.

The Minerva service provides holistic, trauma-informed support for women in touch with the Criminal Justice System. We do this through offering dedicated one to one support, safer women’s centre spaces and specialist interventions and partnerships.

To be successful as the Community Key Worker you will need the below experience and skills.

You will be working in a supportive, friendly, and welcoming team whilst having oversight of a caseload of women, who may be under the supervision of the National Probation Service or in custody, enhancing the offer of holistic support and advocacy services available to them throughout their journey.

Building relationships with other statutory and non-statutory agencies in local communities is vital to build referral pathways and provide a whole system approach to supporting individuals.

To carry out this work you will meet women in the community in your designated borough and co-locate with other agencies including the National Probation Service, as well as regularly attending Advance’s vibrant Women’s Centre/office space.

You will be a creative self-starter who will support the service and look for innovative solutions to support clients with complex needs. You are confident professional relationship builder and has good awareness of Safeguarding procedures. Strong Administration skills and understanding of compliant behaviours also experience of supporting. With good knowledge of the criminal justice system and awareness of other support provisions.

• Closing Date for Applications: 13th July 2025 @ 23:59
• Interviews are taking place on a rolling basis

*Advance reserves the right to close the advert early, or on the appointment of a candidate

What we can offer you - Employee Benefits:

• A 35-hour working week
• An exceptional 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata for part time), PLUS public holidays on top (that's nearly 40 days paid holiday per year!) if working a 35 a hour week.
• Additional days off to celebrate International Women’s Day, and for religious observance and moving home
• Perkbox - an employee discount platform where you can receive free rewards as well as take advantage of savings on clothes, groceries, travel, leisure and more
• Pension scheme
• Enhanced maternity/adoption provision
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee eye-care scheme
• Clinical supervision for front line staff and first line management roles
• Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 for each referral who passes probation
• Organisation wide away days
• Thorough induction and training
• Career development pathways

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Under the Equality Act 2010, we are required to make any reasonable adjustments. If you have a disability as defined under this act and/or have any additional needs,please email and the Talent Acquisition Team will aim to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs.

Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and actively seek to recruit people from groups underrepresented in our current team. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay and benefits.

Safeguarding

Advance is committed to safeguarding and creating a culture of zero-tolerance of harm and expects all staff, including volunteers to share this commitment. We believe all individuals have the right to live their life free from violence and abuse and the right to feel and be safe.

We have a suite of safeguarding policies, procedures and practice guidance, accessible to all staff, which promotes safeguarding and safer working practices across all our services and activities. When we recruit staff, we follow rigorous safer recruitment practices, this involves carrying out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, and identity checks. We ensure all staff undertake mandatory safeguarding training relevant to their role and responsibilities, to empower them to be competent and feel confident in recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding issues and promote wellbeing.

Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Then Advance Charity could be the career choice for you!

We are looking for a Community Keyworker (Maternity Cover)

Salary: £23,000 - £26,000

Location: Waltham Cross and supporting in St Albans and Watford

Contract: Fixed Term from August 2025 (exact date TBC)

Hours p/w Full Time 35hrs per week

This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Please note: Any offer of employment will be made subject to references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK, and satisfactory enhanced DBS check. This role is also subject to Police & Prison Vetting.

About us

Advance is an award-winning and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women and girls survivors of domestic abuse and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending. We believe in empowering women and girls to lead safe, non-violent, equal lives so that they can flourish and contribute to the community.

We are a community-based organisation who lead in best practice approaches to supporting women in their local community. We achieve this by being available to meet and support women in local settings and at our women’s centres, and by working in close partnership with other agencies.

Our values are to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaboration, innovation, and accountability.

About the role:

Are you an excellent relationship builder who can work with women and a diverse range of delivery partners to ensure that she meets her potential and successfully progresses through and beyond her probation supervision? Can you meet a women wherever she is at in her journey and work with her to create an individualised support package that gives her the best chance of breaking the cycle of offending?

Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for a feminist organisation who understand that supporting women in the criminal justice system requires a specialist and gendered approach? Do you believe in our values; to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaborate, innovate, and take accountability?

In your role as a Community Keyworker, you will be working with women involved in the Criminal Justice System; those on Probation in the Community and those women being released from Prison as part of their Post Sentence Supervision; providing some in-reach and ‘Through the Gate’ support. You will be working in a team of Community Keyworkers in your region. Each Keyworker will provide holistic one to one community support to women with a variety of needs.

About You:

Are you a strong believer in advocating for others? Are you empathetic, patient and determined? Then this opportunity could be right for you.

The Minerva service provides holistic, trauma-informed support for women in touch with the Criminal Justice System. We do this through offering dedicated one to one support, safer women’s centre spaces and specialist interventions and partnerships.

To be successful as the Community Key Worker you will need the below experience and skills.

You will be working in a supportive, friendly, and welcoming team whilst having oversight of a caseload of women, who may be under the supervision of the National Probation Service or in custody, enhancing the offer of holistic support and advocacy services available to them throughout their journey.

Building relationships with other statutory and non-statutory agencies in local communities is vital to build referral pathways and provide a whole system approach to supporting individuals.

To carry out this work you will meet women in the community in your designated borough and co-locate with other agencies including the National Probation Service, as well as regularly attending Advance’s vibrant Women’s Centre/office space.

You will be a creative self-starter who will support the service and look for innovative solutions to support clients with complex needs. You are confident professional relationship builder and has good awareness of Safeguarding procedures. Strong Administration skills and understanding of compliant behaviours also experience of supporting. With good knowledge of the criminal justice system and awareness of other support provisions.

• Closing Date for Applications: 13th July 2025 @ 23:59
• Interviews are taking place on a rolling basis

*Advance reserves the right to close the advert early, or on the appointment of a candidate

What we can offer you - Employee Benefits:

• A 35-hour working week
• An exceptional 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata for part time), PLUS public holidays on top (that's nearly 40 days paid holiday per year!) if working a 35 a hour week.
• Additional days off to celebrate International Women’s Day, and for religious observance and moving home
• Perkbox - an employee discount platform where you can receive free rewards as well as take advantage of savings on clothes, groceries, travel, leisure and more
• Pension scheme
• Enhanced maternity/adoption provision
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee eye-care scheme
• Clinical supervision for front line staff and first line management roles
• Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 for each referral who passes probation
• Organisation wide away days
• Thorough induction and training
• Career development pathways

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Under the Equality Act 2010, we are required to make any reasonable adjustments. If you have a disability as defined under this act and/or have any additional needs,please email and the Talent Acquisition Team will aim to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs.

Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and actively seek to recruit people from groups underrepresented in our current team. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay and benefits.

Safeguarding

Advance is committed to safeguarding and creating a culture of zero-tolerance of harm and expects all staff, including volunteers to share this commitment. We believe all individuals have the right to live their life free from violence and abuse and the right to feel and be safe.

We have a suite of safeguarding policies, procedures and practice guidance, accessible to all staff, which promotes safeguarding and safer working practices across all our services and activities. When we recruit staff, we follow rigorous safer recruitment practices, this involves carrying out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, and identity checks. We ensure all staff undertake mandatory safeguarding training relevant to their role and responsibilities, to empower them to be competent and feel confident in recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding issues and promote wellbeing.

About us

Madina Mercy envisions a world of hope, growth and opportunity for all. We strive for the health, education, and financial stability of every human being in every community. We have been, combatting food and water poverty in the UK and abroad since 2012, supporting single mothers, widows, orphans and the homeless. For over 30 years Madina Mercy has tirelessly supported the right to education, working with the global community to improve literacy rates with thousands of students of knowledge having benefited from its programs. The candidate themselves does not need to be a practicing Muslim but must match our values and want to further the impact that Madina Mercy can make. A core principle of Madina Mercy is to serve all of humanity, without prejudice nor discrimination, as we believe that 'giving is living'. 

Role purpose

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Head Fundraiser to lead efforts in securing financial support to continue our vital humanitarian work. With the goal of expanding outreach and strengthening our services, this role will be at the heart of driving real impact in the lives of the homeless, families/households, refugees displaced by war and natural disaster.

From organizing community-led events and securing grants to managing fundraising campaigns, the Head Fundraiser will play a key role in ensuring our mission thrives. Whether it's providing meals to those in need, distributing essential seasonal supplies, or supporting youth and educational programs, the money raised will go toward uplifting communities and those in need in the UK and beyond. Our ethos is simple – if you have a need, Madina Mercy is here to facilitate.

This role has a huge potential for growth, being at the forefront of fundraising for the organisation and with success, will be able to build a team and lead the way for how our fundraising is carried out.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Identify and apply for at least two grants each week to support Madina Mercy's charitable projects.
• Develop and implement online marketing campaigns for fundraising, collaborating with the marketing team and volunteers.
• Expand the volunteer base by reaching out to communities and identifying new recruitment opportunities.
• Identify key festivals and activities where Madina Mercy can promote its work, providing guidance and facilitating involvement.
• Strengthen social media presence and expand brand awareness.

General Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement fundraising strategies, including grant applications and sponsorship opportunities.
• Organize and execute major fundraising events throughout the year.
• Expand community engagement initiatives to raise awareness and build supporter networks.
• Manage social media and marketing campaigns to increase outreach.
• Plan and oversee awareness events to further engagement between the charity and the local community
• Work closely with volunteers and community leaders to maximize impact.
• Cultivate partnerships with local businesses and organizations.
• Monitor and report fundraising performance, ensuring transparent financial management.
• Provide hands-on leadership in fundraising activities, working closely with the charity's core team.
• Support the expansion of international aid efforts in regions affected by poverty and conflict.

Quarterly & Annual Objectives:

• Organize major fundraising dinners and events every quarter, aiming to raise at least £150,000 per event.
•  Obtaining licenses and permits from the local councils for city centre and street collections/marketing campaigns, also for the distribution of aid.
• Establish connections with universities and secure permission to set up stalls at freshers' fairs to attract young volunteers.
• Guide and oversee a comprehensive marketing strategy that showcases the charity's core principles and long-term mission, particularly in cities where projects are already established.
• Ideally, the candidate will have an existing network of donors and supporters that they can engage for fundraising efforts.

Closing date 18th July, 2025

Inteviews with potential suitable candidates will start from 1 July 2025

Pathways to Belonging Coordinator

Are you passionate about helping people reconnect with their community and rebuild their lives?
Join us at Church Urban fund as our new Pathways to Belonging Coordinator in Hull. This is a unique and rewarding opportunity to support people facing disadvantage, such as homelessness, mental health challenges, or involvement in the criminal justice system, as they take steps towards connection, confidence and stability.

About the role

Working alongside partners in the Changing Futures Hub and local faith and community organisations, you’ll:

• Co-design and deliver group activities that support wellbeing, learning and confidence
• Help individuals access existing groups and opportunities in their local community
• Provide 1:1 support to help people identify their goals and find their next steps
• Create safe and inclusive spaces where people feel valued and supported

You’ll be part of a wider team committed to helping people sustain tenancies and move forward positively.

What we’re looking for

We’re not looking for someone with a perfect CV, we’re looking for someone with passion, empathy and initiative. You might come from a community, support work, voluntary or education background.

If you’re good with people, creative in your approach, and want to make a difference, this could be the role for you.

Essential qualities include:

• Great interpersonal skills and a compassionate, non-judgemental approach
• Experience supporting people in a community or support setting
• Confidence in building relationships and working with local partners
• An understanding of the challenges faced by people with complex needs
• Good organisation skills and the ability to manage your own time

Desirable (but not essential):
Experience running workshops, working with volunteers, or using creative skills (like art, music or digital) to engage people.

In return, we offer a role where you’ll see real impact in people’s lives, and a chance to use your creativity to shape the programme.

How to apply

To apply, please email an up-to-date CV and covering letter outlining your relevant skills and experience, relating to the listed responsibilities and person specification

Closing date: 17:00 Sunday 20th July 2025

Your new company
Tucked within a striking example of Brutalist architecture in central London lies one of Europe's largest and most ambitious cultural complexes. This multifaceted venue brings together classical and contemporary music, theatre, dance, film, visual arts, and creative learning under one roof. It's home to major orchestras, a renowned theatre, multiple cinemas, a public library, and a lush indoor conservatory. Designed as a post-war vision of urban renewal, the space is both a residential estate and a cultural powerhouse, offering a unique blend of community living and world-class artistic programming. Its layered walkways, concrete geometry, and hidden green spaces make it a destination that continues to intrigue and inspire.

Your new role
Organisation Design and Development Partner
Department: People, Culture and Inclusion
Location: London Reports to: Head of Organisational Design and Development
Contract Type: Fixed-term until 30 March 2026
Purpose of the RoleThis role is part of a newly established Organisation Design and Development function within the People, Culture and Inclusion Directorate. The post-holder will work closely with the Head of Organisation Design and Development to deliver impactful organisational change, learning and workforce transformation initiatives.You will support the delivery of strategic frameworks and people strategies by contributing to key projects involving organisational reviews, operating model development, leadership capability building, and people transformation efforts. The role is central to enabling a cultural and operational shift across the organisation.
Key ResponsibilitiesOrganisational Design & Change Support

• Assist in delivering organisational design interventions such as documentation preparation, data analysis, workshop support, and stakeholder engagement.
• Coordinate project actions and engagement plans related to target operating model implementation.
• Maintain and update organisation design toolkits, templates and resources.
• Monitor and report progress on design initiatives and support governance reporting.
• Conduct industry research, benchmarking and maturity assessments to inform design practices.
• Collaborate with Strategic People Partners and operational leaders to ensure initiatives are aligned with strategic goals.

Organisational Development & Learning

• Coordinate leadership, management and change capability programmes.
• Support the implementation of capability frameworks and address development needs across the organisation.
• Contribute to the roll-out of succession planning, talent and career development initiatives.
• Design and deliver internal workshops and collaborate with wider teams to embed learning interventions.
• Evaluate the impact of development and learning programmes using data and feedback mechanisms.

Data, Analysis & Reporting

• Help develop and manage people's dashboards and organisational health indicators.
• Prepare reports and analysis for workforce planning and reviews.
• Support data alignment with ERP systems and future HR platform requirements.

Programme & Stakeholder Coordination

• Assist in programme management across OD&D workstreams, including scheduling, communications, and reporting.
• Prepare presentations, briefings and governance materials for senior stakeholders.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure organisational change activities are aligned and integrated.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Experience supporting organisational design, development, or change initiatives.
• Strong project coordination and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with change and development tools/methodologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication tailored to varied audiences.
• Analytical ability to interpret data and present insights clearly.
• Strong interest in progressing a career in OD, Development or People Change.
• Collaborative working style and interpersonal effectiveness.
• CIPD membership or relevant qualification (or working towards it).

Desirable Experience & Skills

• Experience supporting learning and development delivery.
• Working knowledge of visualisation tools (e.g., OrgVue, Visio).
• Familiarity with HR systems, dashboards and workforce analytics.
• Understanding of public sector or charitable environments.
• Experience in coaching or facilitation, formally or informally.

Values & InclusionThis role actively contributes to creating a values-led, inclusive, and equitable workplace culture. It supports embedding organisational values and inclusion principles across all activities and teams.
Working EnvironmentThe organisation offers flexible working, competitive benefits, and a unique opportunity to influence wide-reaching transformation within a highly regarded public institution.

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We believe that everyone deserves to be supported in their mental health needs and we have a part to play in that. Our work is guided by our values of:

Openness  |  Belonging  |  Strength  |  Collaboration

Our purpose is to create space where mental health comes first. We do this through working in partnership with other agencies and providing services in a trauma-informed way. This role will work collaboratively within Manchester City Council’s multi-disciplinary Thriving Families Team alongside domestic abuse, substance misuse and family help workers to support families where children are open to Child Protection or Child In Need Plans. The aim is to ensure that children, young people and their families are better able to access appropriate support services leading to improved understanding and management of their mental health.

We believe in the power of listening and being heard. The Mental Health Practitioner will build collaborative and kind relationships where people feel heard and understood, enabling people to access services and navigate routes to support. The role is based within the Council’s Thriving Families team and referrals are received directly from the Thriving Families Team Manager. The Mental Health Practitioner will offer a range of support to families including delivering 1:1 psycho-social support interventions, community advocacy, making onward referrals, communicating with community, primary and secondary health care and assisting people in addressing practical needs.

Salary: £32,271

Contract: Initially for 12 months (extension possible dependent upon funding)

Hours:  35 hours per week

Base: Manchester City Council - Longsight Offices

The type of skills and knowledge that are important to us are:

· Experience of working in a psycho-social way with the whole family delivering interventions for people experiencing mental health problems.

· Ability to work in a strength based, open and positive way that builds kind relationships and is receptive to and appreciative of the skills and talents of everyone.

· Knowledge or experience of the issues that people with lived experience of poor mental health face and the impact this has on their lives

Application documents can be downloaded from our website.

The closing date is 10am on Monday 14th July or once we reach 25 applications (which ever we reach first). Interviews planned for Wednesday 30th July in person in Longsight with a start date in early September.

Manchester Mind is striving to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Manchester Mind sees it as a positive advantage if you have experience of mental health issues and/or have used mental health services, or had experience of volunteering.

The Creighton Centre is a well-established local charity based in Hammersmith & Fulham, dedicated to supporting older, disabled, and vulnerable adults. Through a wide range of services, we aim to reduce social isolation and disadvantage by offering practical support, meaningful connections, and emotional wellbeing.

We are currently seeking a compassionate, proactive, and engaging Project Worker to join our Learning Disability Outreach (LDO) team.

You will work directly with adults who have learning disabilities, supporting them to lead more independent, connected, and fulfilling lives. The role involves a mix of 1:1 support, group work, advocacy, casework, and mentoring, as well as helping to deliver a timetable of social activities and workshops.

You will also play a key part in volunteer coordination, helping to ensure a warm and supportive environment for everyone involved.

Empathy, excellent communication skills, and a genuine interest in people are essential.

What We're Looking For

We’re looking for someone who has:

Experience working with people with learning disabilities or in a similar support or community-based setting

A flexible, team-oriented attitude

Confidence leading group activities and supporting individuals

An interest in community development and inclusive practice

A passion for gardening or the outdoors would be a welcome bonus, as the role may involve supporting participants in a small community garden.

To find out more or discuss your experience, please contact:

Joe Robins - Learning Disability Outreach Coordinator - 075878 18591

Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a national charity to recruit for the Community Fundraising Officer to join its ambitious Development Team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact as part of a respected organisation with deep historical roots and a bold vision for the future.

This role will play a key part in delivering a new fundraising strategy designed to grow income through community and challenge event initiatives. You’ll engage local supporters, volunteers to build strong, sustainable relationships and raise essential funds for the charity mission.

As a Community Fundraising Officer you will:

• Designing and implementing local and national community fundraising campaigns
• Planning and delivering a calendar of fundraising and challenge events
• Building and maintaining relationships with supporters and volunteers
• Promoting fundraising activity through digital and traditional media
• Managing data accurately and compliantly using a CRM system
• Representing the charity at events and community functions

To be successful, you must have experience:

• Experience in community or event based fundraising
• Strong communication, organisation, and relationship building skills
• Proven ability to meet and exceed fundraising targets
• A self-starter who takes initiative and works with creativity and resilience
• Experience with CRM systems (e.g. Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce)
• Awareness of digital fundraising tools and trends

Salary: £29,000- £34,000 per annum

Contract type:Full-time, permanent

Location- London, hybrid working

Closing date: On rolling basis

Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to

If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!

Unfortunately, due to resource capacity, we will only contact candidates that are shortlisted for interview. Therefore if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please note your application has been unsuccessful.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

The Epilepsy Research Institute is looking to appoint an Executive Assistant (EA) to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

This is a unique opportunity to be part of our team and play a central role in supporting the CEO across a range of duties. This is a new post which requires an individual with exceptional organisational skills, sound judgement, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with professionalism and discretion.

You will act as a trusted gatekeeper and facilitator, ensuring the smooth running of the CEO’s schedule, correspondence, and key projects. You will also work closely with the senior leadership, helping to coordinate meetings and follow-ups across the Institutes functions.

Our mission is to radically advance research into the causes, prevention and treatment of epilepsy and associated conditions.  If this post is something that interests you, and you have the skill set we are looking for, we look forward to hearing from you to help us drive forward with our mission.  

Application is by way of a CV and a short supporting statement which highlights why you are interested in the role and how your experience fits the needs of the Institute as set out in the job description.

Closing date: Monday 21 July 2025

Interviews:Tuesday  5th August 2025 at London office.

Chelmsford Cathedral seeks to appoint a Liturgy and Music Administrator to provide administrative and practical support to the delivery of worship by the Liturgy and Music department, ensuring that we serve our community
to the very best of our ability, nurture our young musicians and consistently achieve the highest standards in liturgy and worship.