Supporter services officer jobs
Join us to help shaping Samaritans to be fit for the future.
We’re looking for a passionate leader to join our team to drive the development and implementation of our strategic workforce plan and organisational design across our staff and volunteer teams.
Contract
- £50,000-£55,000 per annum plus benefits
- Full time (35hrs per week)
- Fixed Term Contract (24 months)
- Hybrid working with link to Ewell office
- We are passionate about flexible working, talk to us about your preferences
What you’ll do
- Develop and lead a comprehensive workforce plan for staff and volunteers.
- Align workforce planning with organisational strategy to reduce skills gaps and improve efficiency.
- Collaborate with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to integrate strategic and operational plans.
- Bring external insights and trends to inform future-focused workforce decisions.
- Use data and analytics to support scenario modelling and strategic decision-making.
What you’ll bring
- CIPD Level 7 or equivalent experience.
- Proven experience in strategic workforce planning and organisational design in complex settings.
- Background in the charity or not-for-profit sector.
- Strong relationship-building, consulting, and facilitation skills.
- Solid understanding of UK employment law.
Why Samaritans?
At Samaritans, you’ll be part of a people-first organisation deeply committed to inclusion, compassion and learning. You’ll contribute to a team where your voice matters, your expertise makes a difference, and your work helps save lives.
We welcome applications from individuals with lived experience and encourage those from underrepresented communities to apply. We are committed to creating an environment where all our people feel seen, heard and supported.
You’ll join a values-led organisation with a powerful mission and a collaborative culture. We offer flexible hybrid working, excellent benefits, and the chance to make a tangible difference in suicide prevention across the UK and Ireland.
For further information about Samaritans, including our charity structure, values, employee benefits, and application process, please read our recruitment brochure available below. You can also visit our careers website to access this.
We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from disabled, racialised minority and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans.
Apply now
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply. You will be asked to some answer short application questions and to upload your CV.
We kindly ask that you don’t rely on AI tools for your application answers, or to generate interview answers. We want to see your own unique ideas and writing skills. We want your application to stand out from the rest and showcase your own strengths.
Applications close: Friday 21 November
Interviews: w/c 1 December
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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 Title: Executive Assistant to DCEO
Reports To: Deputy Chief Executive Officer
Location: Nottingham
Contract Type: Fixed term
Salary: £32,000 to £34,000
Job Purpose
The Executive Assistant will provide operational, strategic and analytical support to the DCEO. This role goes beyond traditional executive assistance and will involve planning, research, project coordination and organisational reporting. The post holder will play a key role in preparing executive insights, analysing departmental reports, and ensuring effective follow-up on strategic priorities. This role requires strong analytical thinking, communication skills and high proficiency in digital tools and technology.
Key Responsibilities
Executive Support
- Manage the DCEO’s calendar, schedule and priority workflow to ensure effective time management
- Coordinate internal and external meetings, prepare agendas and produce accurate minutes and action trackers
- Draft and manage professional correspondence on behalf of the DCEO
- Prepare briefing notes for senior meetings, visits and events
- Organise travel arrangements, itineraries and supporting documentation when required
Strategic Analysis and Insight
- Analyse reports from SMT meetings and departments to produce executive summaries and insights
- Support strategic planning
- Develop briefing papers and analysis to support decision making
Research and Reporting
- Conduct research on sector trends, funding models, charity regulations and strategic opportunities
- Produce clear reports and presentations to support board and SMT meetings
Project Coordination
- Follow up on actions from DCEO and SMT meetings to ensure timely delivery
- Coordinate departmental plans and track progress against milestones
Technology and Digital Support
- Use Microsoft 365 and other AI tools for reporting, planning and communication
- Maintain structured digital documentation and record keeping
- Introduce automation or digital improvements to enhance productivity in the DCEO’s office
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Right to Work in the UK
- DBS Certificate
- Degree level or equivalent preferred in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) subjects.
- The candidate must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role as a Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant, ideally supporting senior management.
- Strong analytical skills with experience in preparing professional reports and executive briefings.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to research, interpret and present information clearly and concisely
- High level of IT competence
- Strong planning and organisational skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet tight deadlines.
Note: Strong Applicants may be contacted sooner, ahead of the closing date, to hold Skype Interview with Muslim Hands; therefore, please familiarise yourself with MS Teams and Zoom in advance.
We reserve the right to cease advertising and close the Vacancy without notice should suitable candidates be identified ahead of the published 'Application Closing Date'.
Application Process & Closing Date:
Send an up to date CV and supporting Covering Letter by Email by no later than 30 NOV 2025
Approx. Interview & Role Commencement Date(s):
Interviews: As and when suitable applicants are identified
Start: As Agreed as soon as possible thereafter
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Director
Organisation: Props Charity (associated with the Bristol Charities Group)
Location: Bristol
Based;The Vassall Centre, Gill Avenue, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 2QQ
Reports to: Props Board of Trustees with management report to Bristol Charities CEO
Works closely with: Bristol Charities Executive Team
Team Size: Approx. 75 staff
Salary:£60-65k per annum
Hours:37.5 hour per week
Annual Leave: 31 days including bank holidays
Interview Dates: 27th and 28th November 2025
About Props Charity: Props Charity is a unique and much loved charity dedicated to developing work and social skills for adults with learning disabilities, creating employment pathways, and fostering a supportive and inclusive community. Our mission is to empower individuals through creative and practical work experiences, enhancing their quality of life and promoting independence. With a fantastic legacy to build on, we have reached an exciting stage in our development and we are currently going through a process to become a part of the Bristol Charities Group to support our ambitions to scale up our operations, grow our reach, and enhance our impact.
Role Purpose
We are now looking for an enterprising and ambitious Director to lead the charity into a new chapter. This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional leader to shape the future of a dynamic and values-driven charity, building on strong foundations while unlocking new potential for growth, innovation, and impact. The Director will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for Props Charity, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services and sustainable social enterprises. The role involves managing a diverse team, overseeing enterprise, training, creative and sports projects, and working in close partnership with Bristol Charities to align with broader organisational goals. The Director will secure the viability and sustainability of current operations whilst exploring future opportunities for growth in trainee numbers, scaling up social enterprises, and bringing forward Business Plans for new ventures.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Reading Specialist - HMP New Hall
Location: HMP New Hall
Department: Prison delivery
Salary: £16,964 per annum
Hours: 21 hours (3 days a week)
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract
Do you want to join an organisation committed to addressing illiteracy amongst people in prison?
Shannon Trust are delighted to be working with His Majesty’s Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) and G4S to provide peer-led literacy and numeracy programmes across a number of prisons. We now have the opportunity to provide a service at HMP New Hall. Working closely with the prison and their staff, people in prison, Shannon Trust Team Members, this is an exciting role leading on the delivery and development of creative and exciting literacy initiatives and an ambitious Reading Strategy at HMP New Hall, maximising opportunities for people in prison to learn to read.
Ideally you will have some experience of prison settings underpinned by the ability to build relationships and personal qualities that include resilience, determination and a problem-solving approach.
This role will be prison-based. Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday (when full time) plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme. The biggest benefit though is our culture – our people really want to work for the organisation.
We welcome job applications from people with lived experience of the criminal justice system and do not routinely ask for details of any criminal convictions. These roles do require prison security clearance, so we will need to ask for details of any relevant criminal convictions before an offer of employment is finalised.
This is a fixed term contract until 5th June 2026
Interviews are to be held on a rolling schedule.
Please note the vacancy may close early if we find a suitable applicant.
Benefits: Standard Shannon Trust: Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme.
REF-225 026
Chiltern Foodbank is a dynamic nonprofit organization dedicated to alleviating hunger within the Chiltern area. With a proud history of driving social change and a passionate team behind us, including over 80 volunteers, we’re now seeking a visionary Chief Executive Officer to lead us into our next phase of development.
The charity was founded fourteen years ago by local churches and community groups in Chesham. Over time, thanks to volunteers and partners, the Charity has extended its coverage and now has distribution centres in Chesham, Wendover, Prestwood and Chalfont St. Peter.
The Role
As CEO, you will be the driving force behind our strategic direction, operational excellence, and public profile. You’ll work closely with the Board of Trustees, to ensure that our mission is delivered with integrity, innovation, and measurable impact.
Key Responsibilities will include:
- Leading the development and execution of the charity’s strategic plan
- Ensuring high operational standards and compliance with the Trussell licence model.
- Building strong relationships with partners and the wider community
- Inspiring and empowering a talented team (including two part-time staff and a large team of volunteers) to achieve organisational goals
- Acting as a compelling ambassador for the charity’s work and values to the wider community
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for proven leadership experience at a senior level, ideally within the charity or nonprofit sector. The ideal applicant will have strong strategic thinking and financial acumen, exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, a deep commitment to social impact within the local community as well as experience of working with Boards and navigating governance structures.
Why Join Us?
This role provides an opportunity to
· Make a tangible difference to people’s lives within the local community.
- Lead a passionate team of staff and volunteers
- Shape the future of a respected charity
- Enjoy a supportive, inclusive, and values-driven culture
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Reading, Hybrid
Hours: 37 per week
Salary: £27,792
Contract Type: Permanent
Campaign Closes: 13th November 2025
First Stage Interviews: 26th November 2025
Second Stage Interviews: TBC
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children with critical illnesses? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where empathy, precision, and people skills come together? Join Make-A-Wish UK as a Wish Referral Officer and be the guiding light at the start of every wish journey. You will be the warm, reassuring voice that helps families navigate the first steps of their magical experience, all while managing vital relationships and keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes.
Core Purpose
The Wish Referral Officer is responsible for processing new referrals and stewarding the wish child and their application through the initial stages of their wish journey, whilst providing excellent stakeholder management. A Wish Referral Officer is responsible for facilitating and managing a large network of relationships such as the wish child and their family, medical professionals, charities, volunteers and referral partners. As each wish is unique, accurate record keeping, data privacy and safeguarding are essential for every wish and experience. This role requires the ability to work at a high pace while maintaining strong attention to detail, with data management and accuracy forming core aspects of day-to-day responsibilities.
Essential Criteria
To be successful in this role you will need:
- Experience in an administrative role
- Experience of handling large volumes of data accurately, within a fast-paced environment
- Experience in customer service role with set targets and data management
- Demonstrate the ability to be flexible and change priorities within short time frames
- Excellent organisational and prioritising skills to support an ever-changing workload
- To be able to confidently communicate through all communication methods to multiple stakeholders
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Calm and professional, especially when dealing with emotional situations
- Excellent IT and administration skills including experience in processing/inputting data and MS Office
- Ability to work on own initiative without supervision
- A personal commitment to and understanding of equal opportunities
- Experience in using CRM systems
Personal Qualities
- Maintain a professional, caring, friendly and helpful manner always whilst dealing with wish children, their families, volunteers, suppliers as well as other stakeholders
- Strong empathy with wish families understanding that each child is an individual and may have needs
- The ability to be able to build strong relationships
- Maintain high levels of attention to detail
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- Punctual and reliable
- Friendly, courteous and professional
- Be motivated to always support the charity and its objectives
Key Responsibilities:
Referral Enablement
- Process new referrals submitted by Community Referral Partners, health and social care professionals, ensuring accurate data entry, and excellent stakeholder management both through both written and verbal communication.
- Proactively manage a dynamic caseload of 150–200 wishes at any given time, ensuring each wish application progresses efficiently through the various stages of the wish journey in alignment with established referral targets and service timelines. This includes monitoring progress, identifying and resolving potential delays, maintaining accurate records, and self-allocating new referrals in line with organisational priorities
- Take ownership of the weekly coordination and distribution of wish referral materials, ensuring all communications and resources are prepared, reviewed, and delivered accurately and on time to key stakeholders—including Community Referral Partners, wish families, and internal teams—to support a seamless and consistent referral process.
- Monitor and maintain the accuracy and integrity of data across internal systems to ensure full compliance with service level agreements (SLAs), data protection regulations, and organisational protocols. This includes conducting regular data audits, identifying and correcting discrepancies, and working collaboratively with internal teams to uphold high standards of data quality, which are essential for effective decision-making, reporting, and service delivery.
- Collaborate with the Wish Discovery Coordinator to facilitate the effective involvement of Make-A-Wish UK volunteers, ensuring families receive the support they need throughout the wish experience. This includes coordinating volunteer assignments, arranging interpreter services where required, and promoting a seamless, inclusive, and supportive journey for every wish family.
- Ensure all referral processes, service level agreements (SLAs), and Make-A-Wish UK eligibility criteria are consistently followed, maintaining full compliance with organisational policies and procedures. This includes accurately assessing referral information against eligibility requirements, escalating any concerns, queries, or ambiguities to the appropriate team or line manager for review, and ensuring all decisions are documented and communicated clearly. Additionally, maintain strong communication with stakeholders to ensure clarity around eligibility decisions and support a fair, transparent referral process.
- Ensure the principles of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are always reflected within the wish process.
- Support the Wish Referral Team Manager and Wish Referral Lead and Make-A-Wish UK in achieving our goal to reach every eligible child within the UK.
Stakeholder Communication
- Act as the first point of contact for all Wish Granting (WG)–related queries and enquiries, responding promptly and professionally via email, phone, WhatsApp, and post. Ensure that all stakeholders—including wish families, volunteers, and referral partners—receive a high-quality, compassionate, and consistent customer service experience
- Ensure accurate communications with referral partners, wish children and their families/guardians, employees, and volunteers in relation to wish applications.
- Ensure that our service level agreements are met, and stakeholder expectations are sensitively and professionally managed in line with our policies.
- Liaise with other charity partners to assess whether referred wish children meet Make-A-Wish UK’s eligibility criteria. Where referrals do not meet the criteria, collaborate with the Wish Referral Partner Manager to ensure that referrers receive clear, constructive feedback and gain a full understanding of Make-A-Wish UK’s eligibility requirements, supporting transparent and informed referral practices.
Systems and Processes:
- Collaborate with the Wish Referral Team Manager to identify and implement improvements to the wish journey experience, ensuring it is seamless, inclusive, and positive for all stakeholders. Contribute feedback, insights, and suggestions to enhance processes, communication, and overall service delivery in line with organisational goal
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records within our CRM system (Salesforce), ensuring data integrity and consistency, at all times.
- Follow internal processes to ensure wish children and their families move through the wish journey smoothly, and always in line with our service level agreements.
- Actively participate and engage in project work, providing constructive insights and ideas to enhance the wish journey for every wish child.
Safeguarding and Data Governance:
- Ensure all wish records and related data are stored and maintained on Make-A-Wish Information Systems and that all data is managed within set policies and procedures (such as data privacy, liability, consent forms, marketing permissions etc.)
- Facilitate a culture of safeguarding awareness. Identify, report and escalate any issues or concerns in line with organisational processes and procedures.
- Raise safeguarding concerns and complete relevant internal procedure
Together, we create joy, happiness and magical memories through life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We're looking for someone who's passionate about our mission, can juggle a varied workload and is reliable and professional.
Furnishing Futures is an innovative charity creating fully furnished, healing homes for survivors of domestic abuse who have been rehoused in empty social housing. We do this by partnering with the interiors industry, which donates high quality furniture and homeware that could otherwise end up in landfill.
This job involves working closely with our CEO and Head of Operations carrying out multiple tasks throughout the day to ensure the smooth running of the charity. So, if you have a can-do attitude, strong experience of administrative processes and office duties then we’d love to hear from you.
It is our mission to create a future where furniture poverty no longer exists and no useable furniture ends up in landfill
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Policy and Campaigns Officer will develop policy positions and campaigns that will help ensure that the needs, rights and priorities of those living with DMD are understood and acted on by decision makers, policy makers, parliament and government. The Officer will work closely with colleagues in the Policy and Communications team to support a cohesive and impactful approach to policy, engagement and communications.
Job Description
- To ensure that the charity’s policy and campaigning work is firmly grounded in the views and experiences of the DMD community and to ensure that they are consulted and involved in the development (and delivery where appropriate) of Duchenne UK’s policy positions and campaigns.
- To maximise the benefits of our existing relationships with civil servants, parliamentarians, policy makers, relevant organisations (such as NICE) and charity sector professionals and to create new relationships which help us to achieve our aims.
- To organise events and parliamentary activity working with parliamentary supporters and the DMD community.
- To devise low-budget campaigns aimed at creating positive change in policy, practice or attitudes that will improve the lives and outcomes of those living with DMD.
- To create campaign assets such as digital and social media content in collaboration with the communications team.
- To draft consultation responses, policy positions and occasional short reports summarising the findings of research we have conducted or commissioned.
- To monitor relevant government proposals and initiatives, identifying those likely to have a major impact on the lives of those living with DMD, and to seek to influence their development.
- To stay abreast of relevant academic research, build relationships with key academics and identify opportunities for collaboration.
Person Specification
Essential experience:
- Experience of working in a policy and/or campaigning role.
- Experience of writing for a range of audiences and using different channels to produce convincing, clear and succinct content across a range of platforms such as blogs, web and print.
- Experience of working with civil servants and parliamentarians.
- Experience of using digital and social media for influencing and campaigning purposes.
Desirable experience:
- Project management experience including initiating, planning, implementing and evaluating campaigns and organising events.
- Experience working in health and social care space, with pharmaceutical industry and/or a highly regulated industry and engaging with regulators.
Essential knowledge:
- Working knowledge of the healthcare system, regulatory framework and the social model of disability.
- Knowledge of how policy and legislation are developed in Westminster and Whitehall.
- Knowledge of campaigning techniques.
Essential skills and attributes:
- Highly motivated with a passion for improving the life outcomes of people living with DMD.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with people of all ages and backgrounds.
- Ability to draw out the most salient features of complex issues and debates.
- Ability to analyse large amounts of information and produce easy to digest summaries and position statements.
- Ability to work on own initiative.
- Ability to build excellent working relationships both internally and externally.
- Good organisational and workload management skills.
- Proficient with all main Microsoft Office packages.
Benefits
- 25 days of annual leave + 8 days of public holidays (both pro rata)
- 3 days of office closure between Christmas and New Year
- Summer Fridays – half days on Fridays in July and August (pro rata)
- Flexible working policy
- Hybrid working
- Standard Employer Pensions contributions after 3 months
- Team wellness day and team away day
- Training and development opportunities
Terms and conditions
The appointment is subject to satisfactory references and an initial six-month period of probation, during which performance will be regularly reviewed.
The applicant must have the right to work in the UK and provide relevant ‘right to work’ documentation.
Relevant training will be provided during induction as well as opportunities to develop your career through experience of different aspects of the charity’s work and working with colleagues on new initiatives.
The organisation’s hybrid working policy is at the discretion of the line-manager during the first three months of employment, to support the induction process.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
The Stable Family Home Trust is a values-led organisation where people always come first. Our main purpose is to support adults with learning disabilities to develop the skills and confidence that enable them to live their lives as independently as possible; to participate in their local communities and be valued for the extraordinary contribution they make to our society. We run a varied and exciting day services programme from our three sites in Christchurch, Ringwood and Southbourne, and run supported living and residential living services in Southbourne and Ringwood.
We are looking for a modern people leader who will bring fresh thinking and inspire trust across the organisation; a forward -thinking person who will model the standards of behaviour expected from employees and effectively challenge any employee behaviour that falls below these standards. You will be a confident communicator and decision-maker with the ability to respond quickly and effectively to employee issues.
You will be part of the Senior Leadership Team and will have significant involvement in the development of the Trust across all areas, including future workforce development and organisational transformation.
Working closely with the Chief Executive you will be the trusted deputy in their absence, making key decisions relating to all aspects of the organisation’s operations and providing a consistent leadership approach that reflects our organisational values.
To be shortlisted for this role we require an application form to be completed and submitted.
To apply for the role, please click the button to be redirected to our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About us
We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here.
The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it. Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.
About the role
This is a great opportunity to lead on the day-to-day delivery of the Breast Cancer Now’s in memory giving programme and play a key role in bringing our 5-year strategy to life.
The role blends relationship-building, administration and project management.
You’ll:
-Foster long‑term, multi‑faceted relationships with people giving in memory, and deliver compassionate, personalised stewardship, so all supporters feel valued.
You’ll work with colleagues across the organisation and help identify opportunities to engage supporters in meaningful ways.
-Maintain the database up to date and drawing on data insights, you’ll help monitor performance, identify trends, opportunities for developments and support improvements to the programme.
-Gain exposure to a broad range of fundraising disciplines such as one‑off donations, regular gifts and community fundraising, and work with both internal and external stakeholders on a range of different projects.
About you
You’re a confident communicator with a natural ability to build strong, meaningful relationships—whether it’s through a warm phone call, a thoughtful email, or an in-person conversation. You understand how to engage and retain supporters by delivering high-quality stewardship and take pride in going above and beyond. You’re highly organised and detail-oriented and thrive in an environment where you’re managing a variety of tasks and multiple deadlines.
Your written communication is both sensitive and compelling, particularly when connecting with individuals who may be sharing personal, and sometimes emotional, experiences.
You’re comfortable working independently but also enjoy being part of a collaborative team where ideas and insights are shared. With strong analytical skills and a proactive mindset, you're always looking for ways to improve processes and enhance supporter experience.
Most of all, you bring empathy, curiosity, and enthusiasm to everything you do, and you're motivated by the opportunity to make a meaningful difference through your work.
Job description and benefits
Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.
Primary location of role and hybrid working
This role is primarily based in our London office. Our hybrid working model allows you to work up to 3 days per week at home.
When applying
We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement online. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.
We reserve the right to close this advert early. Therefore, to avoid disappointment please submit your application as soon as possible, if you’re interested in this opportunity.
Closing date 9am Monday 10 November 2025
First stage Interview date Monday 17 and Tuesday 18 November 2025
Second stage Interview date Monday 24 November 2025
Job Title: Volunteer Officer - VAC161
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Flexible working offered by agreement)
Salary: £27,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Deadline: COP Tuesday 18th November 2025
Telephone Screening: CV's will be considered as they are received. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a telephone screening call between Friday 14th November and Monday 24th November.
Interviews to take place: Tuesday 2nd December
Location: Hybrid - Leeds Hospitals Charity offices at St. James’s and LGI hospitals with occasional home-working.
Do you want to work for a Charity that offers flexible working, training and development and a culture that is committed to the health and wellbeing of its employees? Do you have experience in volunteer recruitment? Do you have a knack for building strong and meaningful relationships? If so, we want to speak to you.
Leeds Hospitals Charity
Leeds Hospitals Charity is proud to support Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. At Leeds Hospitals Charity, we work with NHS staff to improve the experience of patients and families. We are passionate about healthcare and about making our hospitals amazing.
People are central to everything we do at the Charity. Our home city of Leeds is multicultural, and we embrace its diversity. Difference is to be celebrated; it inspires innovation and makes us stronger. For us equality, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental principles. They underpin our goal to support the communities of the hospitals in Leeds.
The Role
Working alongside the Volunteer Manager for Hospitals, the Volunteer Officer for Hospitals role provides support to deliver our ambitious volunteer strategy. This role is responsible for the recruitment, training, induction and recognition of volunteers in our hospitals.
The person will:
· Ensure that volunteers in hospital roles are recruited in line with charity recruitment procedures following SAFER recruitment practices and NHS England recruitment procedures as appropriate.
· Build and maintain successful relationships with key stakeholders across the charity, Leeds Teaching Hospitals, and organisations across Leeds.
· Support the development and delivery of a recruitment plan for hospitals volunteering to ensure recruitment targets are met.
· Support on delivering a communication strategy that underpins recruitment targets for the hospitals.
· Ensure that all volunteers are offered an inclusive, rewarding, sustainable and equitable reward and recognition programme that regularly says thank you and aids retention.
· Responsible for ensuring that the volunteer management database (CRM) is kept up to date for hospital volunteering and utilised in line with internal processes.
· Deliver a volunteer training programme that ensures every volunteer in hospital roles receives appropriate mandatory and optional training as required by their role and has the opportunity for additional learning and development opportunities.
The successful candidate will have:
· 2+ years’ experience of recruiting volunteers or paid staff.
· Have a passion to work with and support volunteers of all ages, backgrounds and abilities.
· Knowledge and understanding of volunteer best practice.
· Knowledge of safeguarding and GDPR in a volunteer setting.
· Experience of delivering training in different formats.
· Strong written and verbal communication skills, including networking, influencing and relationship-building skills.
Full Job Description can be found on our website. If you would like to speak to us to discuss the role, or want to know more about the Charity and our teams, you can contact Clare Silverleaf.
Benefits:
· 27 days holiday a year plus bank holidays with the option to buy additional holiday.
· Paid birthday day off upon successful completion of probationary period
· Additional annual leave days based on length of service
· Volunteering Days
· Unlimited access to our online Learning & Development Portal
· Line Management Training Programme
· Pension scheme- 5% employer contribution
· Annual pay review
· Health & Wellbeing support including:
o access to an Employee Assistance Programmes and trained Mental Health First Aiders
· Life Insurance Protection
· Cyclescheme
· Car Lease Scheme
· NHS Blue Light Card and Discounts
For more information about the position and the charity, please visit our website by searching Leeds Hospitals Charity.
As a Disability Confident Employer we commit to offering all applicants who consider themselves to have a disability an interview if they demonstrate they possess the essential skills and experience required for the role. Please advise on your covering letter if you consider yourself to have a disability.
Thank you for taking the time to apply for our position. We appreciate your interest in Leeds Hospitals Charity. If your application is selected to continue in the interview process, a member of our HR Team will be in contact with you before the scheduled interview date.
We support NHS staff to deliver the best care for over a million patients and their families each year.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking to recruit our new CEO
We are looking for an inspiring, approachable, and experienced person to lead the organisation through its next stage of development. In the last four years, Citizens Advice in East Dorset and Purbeck have come together, managed the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic and the impact this had on the delivery of services; faced the increase in demand for our services through the cost-of-living crisis, as well as working with two other Local Citizens Advice (LCAs) in the Dorset Council area to deliver the Dorset Council Advice contract.
This is an outstanding opportunity for the right person to play a key role in shaping the future direction and success of Citizens Advice in East Dorset & Purbeck. You will need to be highly motivated, committed to making a difference and have the ability to take your staff and volunteers with you as together you face the challenges of the future.
With the Trustee Board, you’ll be leading the development and delivery of the way forward for the service in the future. You will need to engage staff, volunteers and external stakeholders, while continuing to secure new funding streams to ensure that the high level of service delivery is maintained. You’ll be a strong supporter for equality, diversity and inclusion for our clients, staff and volunteers.
Want to find out more and how to apply
If you would like to discuss the role, have any questions or would like to apply, please contact our HR Consultant, Ailsa Wiggans. The closing date for applications is noon, Wednesday 12th November, 2025.
Timetable for applications
Applications open: 20th October, 2025
Deadline for applications: Noon, 12th November, 2025
Interviews: 25th or 27th November, 2025
Successful candidate starts and handover period: early 2026
We are the people's champion. We give people the knowledge and confidence they need to find their way forward.

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Overview
FearFree delivers services across the Southwest for victims, children and perpetrators of domestic abuse, sexual violence and stalking, with the aim to break the cycle of abuse and support all to live free from fear. We provide trauma responsive support, and this post will be fundamental to ensuring service users, stakeholders and partners experience this in our daily delivery.
The aim of the Interpersonal Trauma Service is to improve the health, wellbeing and safety of people who have been exposed to trauma arising from sexual violence and abuse and/or domestic abuse.
You will work across a specified number of GP practices, to offer support to health professionals working in practices, people who have experience of interpersonal trauma arising from sexual violence and abuse and/or domestic abuse, as well as a service for people at risk of perpetrating abuse.
You and the team will provide training to GP surgeries to improve identification, enquiry, and response for patients. You and your team will also support adults and children who have been impacted by interpersonal trauma with emotional and practical support, focusing on trauma stabilisation. The team will be responsible for facilitating timely access to further appropriate support services where needed.
FearFree is committed to flexible and hybrid working and this role will be a mix of home based and office based, alongside requiring travel to GP practices and for multi-agency meetings and other deliverables.
This role may include evening and weekend work when required.
Key Responsibilities
- To provide specialist, individual and needs-led domestic abuse and sexual violence advocacy and support to patients who are or have experienced, who are referred from participating practices or self-refer, and to provide onward referrals where appropriate.
- Provide direct assessment, casework support, advice, information, and advocacy through telephone contact, and/or meetings at the relevant practice.
- Provide support to increase people’s personal safety, and that of any children, and inform them of their rights and options in terms of housing, legal and welfare rights.
- To provide signposting and onward referrals to patients.
- To provide ongoing specialist advice and support around Domestic Abuse (DA) and Sexual Violence (SV) to practice teams.
- To encourage general practice health professionals to ask patients about their experience of abuse and respond, record, safety check and refer.
- To provide feedback on case outcomes to referring clinicians.
- To collect and collate performance and monitoring data for reporting purposes.
- Provide in-house training and refresher training for general practice teams on understanding, recognising, and responding to DA and SV.
- Develop good working relationships and liaise with outside agencies where needed.
- Keep accurate records of all referrals received and of work done with or on behalf of service users.
- Deliver DA and SV training to clinicians and non-clinical staff in participating general practices.
- Develop a good relationship with all general practice staff and work effectively as part of the practice team.
- Contribute to monitoring and evaluation of the programme collecting required data and producing written reports as requested.
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Finance, FJ and Operations Director
Lead the transformation of finance
IRO £61,000 | Remote-first | Full-time | Reports to Co-CEO
Charity Finance Group (CFG) is seeking a visionary Finance, FJ and Operations Director to drive innovation, collaboration and excellence across our organisation and the wider charity sector. This is a rare opportunity to lead an organisation and a movement that's reshaping how finance empowers social impact.
About the role
As Finance, FJ and Operations Director, you’ll work closely with our two Co-CEOs to deliver CFG’s mission: championing financial sustainability for charities. You’ll lead the strategic and operational delivery of our Finance Journey framework—a bold, sector-defining initiative that transforms finance professionals from technicians into strategic leaders.
This role blends internal leadership with external influence. You’ll oversee key functions including finance and governance, HR, digital/IT and business development,—ensuring CFG’s internal systems and external offerings are aligned with our strategy, values, and member needs.
Your Impact
• Shape and deliver CFG’s Finance Journey strategy across the organisation
• Lead cross-functional teams to elevate performance and maturity
• Represent CFG to media, government, partners, and sector bodies
• Inspire a mindset shift across the finance community—from operational to transformational
• Support income generation through strategic partnerships and product development
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
• Champion a culture of learning, inclusion, and continuous improvement
• Contribute to CFG’s strategic planning and organisational development
• Provide strategic leadership across the organisation and support the board
Operational Oversight
• Lead finance, governance, HR, digital/IT, and business development teams
• Deliver robust financial analysis, reporting, and resource planning
• Ensure CFG’s finance function meets evolving business needs
Finance Journey Integration
• Embed the Finance Journey ethos across CFG’s products, services, and internal practices
• Collaborate with communications, learning, and membership teams
• Shape new offerings—training, events, assessments, leadership programmes
Stakeholder Engagement
• Build relationships with sector experts, partners, and members
• Represent CFG in forums, steering groups, and collaborative initiatives
• Share your expertise and catalyse sector-wide transformation
Internal Collaboration
• Work closely with Co-CEOs and the Director for Engagement
• Champion joined-up leadership, planning, and performance monitoring
• Foster a culture of inclusion, learning, and innovation
Location & Flexibility
• Remote-first: work from home or a suitable location near you
• Quarterly staff away days and ad hoc in-person events (travel costs covered)
Relationships
• Reports to Co-CEO
• Member of the Leadership Team
• Manages business development, HR, and digital teams
About CFG
Our vision is a world where financial excellence empowers every charitable and social purpose organisation to drive positive impact. The Finance Journey is our flagship framework—designed to help finance professionals evolve from technicians to strategic leaders.
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Ready to lead a movement that’s changing the face of charity finance?
Apply now and be the catalyst for sector-wide transformation.
How to Apply
If you would like to be considered for this position, please take a look at our recruitment pack on the next page, and apply with your CV. We have a series of questions for you to answer succinctly, but we do not require a covering letter. The deadline for applications is Midday on Monday 10 November, and shortlisting will take place in the following week, with interviews to follow shortly after.
Please email us with any job enquiries, or if you require assistance or experience difficulties when applying. Please note that successful candidate(s) will be asked to evidence their Right to Work in the UK post-job offer – we do not hold a sponsor licence therefore we are unable to provide Visa sponsorship.
Benefits of working at CFG
- 25 days' annual leave per year in addition to bank holidays, increasing to 28 days after three years of continuous service (pro-rata if part-time).
- An extra three days' leave for the office Christmas closure.
- Wellbeing closures where the whole organisation takes a break.
- Time off for personal health appointments.
- Hybrid and remote flexible working options.
- Four paid volunteering days every year.
- Health cash plan via HSF.
- Enhanced sick pay, as well as enhanced parental and adoption leave policies.
- Continuing personal development - learning and development opportunities both individually and organisation wide, such as a mentor/coach, training courses and conferences.
- Auto enrolment to the Personal Pension Plan where CFG will contribute twice your contribution to the scheme up to 10%.
- Access to interest-free employee loans or salary advances.
CFG promotes remote-first working, although we do have office space at our registered address in Bermondsey, Southwark, SE London for those team members who prefer an office setting. We expect all of our team members to attend all staff, directorate, or team anchor days on a regular basis in London. All-staff anchor days are currently quarterly, and directorate and smaller team anchor days are organised on an ad hoc basis. If you have any questions about this we'd be happy to chat about our in-person expectations with you.
Please note that attending our flagship events will be required for this role, as well as work outside core hours occasionally as part of our events programme.
CFG is a charity that supports all charities to make the biggest difference possible. We do this by supporting them to make the most of their money.
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Looking to work as a dedicated Grants Officer, in a small dynamic team? This exciting opportunity plays a key role in supporting environmental and community initiatives across the country.
Grants Officer at Veolia Environmental Trust
Salary: £26,200 plus pension and benefits
Location: Hybrid - Cannock office (minimum 2 days per week) with home working flexibility
When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.
We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.
What we can offer you:
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Access to our company pension scheme
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Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
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Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
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24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
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One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
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Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
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Modern office facilities with electric car charging, free gym, and subsidised canteen
What you'll be doing:
Join our mission to support community and environmental projects that make a real difference. The Veolia Environmental Trust is an independent grant-making charity that distributes Landfill Communities Fund monies across England.
As a dedicated Grants Officer, you'll join our small, dynamic team in an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting environmental initiatives across the country while developing your career in the grants and charitable sector.
Reporting to the Head of Grants, you'll work with a diverse range of stakeholders including applicants, beneficiaries, regulators, and sector peers.
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Manage the full grants lifecycle of projects from application to completion, including compliance monitoring and occasional site visits
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Manage grant claims, including checking evidence of expenditure and project budgets
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Deliver excellent customer service through professional handling of enquiries
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Build positive relationships with applicants, providing guidance and support throughout the application and live grants processes
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Process and evaluate funding applications, ensuring fair and thorough assessment against our criteria
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Assist with Board meeting arrangements, minute taking and other administrative duties
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Support Trustee meetings and contribute to strategic discussions about our funding priorities
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Help develop communications materials and guidance to support potential applicants
What we're looking for:
Essential:
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A values-driven and ethical approach to work, with a strong commitment to improving the environment and community wellbeing
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Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to quickly understand complex information
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Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
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A positive, proactive approach with the ability to work both independently and as part of our close-knit team
Desirable:
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Experience of assessing financial information (e.g. invoices, quotes, tenders etc)
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Experience in grant making or the charitable sector
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Digital skills, including familiarity with AI tools such as ChatGPT
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Current driving licence
While relevant experience is desirable, we welcome applications from candidates at all career stages and with different life experiences as full training will be provided to the successful candidate.
To apply, please follow the recruiter link sending your CV and covering letter (no more than 2 sides of A4) explaining why you're passionate about environmental grant making and how your skills align with this role.
What's next?
Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.
We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.
We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.
We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
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