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Join our Psychology and Therapy Hub (PATH) and make a meaningful difference in everyday life for adoptive, kinship and care-experienced families. We’re recruiting an Occupational Therapist with specialist expertise in sensory processing/sensory integration and attachment-informed practice to deliver practical, trauma-informed assessment and intervention that strengthens regulation, participation and connection.
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Make a difference that families feel every day: co-produce practical strategies that support calmer routines, better sleep, smoother transitions and greater participation at home, school and in the community.
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Bring specialist sensory expertise: assess sensory processing and regulation needs and translate findings into clear, realistic plans for parents/carers and partner professionals.
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Work at the sensory–attachment interface: use a trauma- and attachment-informed lens to understand behaviour and build felt safety and co-regulation alongside sensory strategies.
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Thrive in an MDT: contribute an OT perspective to formulation-led work within PATH, collaborating with psychology and therapy colleagues to create joined-up support.
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Flexible, UK-wide reach: deliver support primarily online with occasional travel for team days, training or commissioned work (as required and agreed).
You’ll need:
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HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist.
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Strong experience supporting children/young people and their parents/carers (including complex presentations).
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Proven skills in sensory processing assessment and intervention, including regulation strategies, activity adaptation and environmental modification.
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Confidence working in an attachment- and trauma-informed way with adoptive/kinship/care-experienced families (or closely related work).
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Excellent communication and report-writing skills, able to translate specialist thinking into practical, non-judgemental guidance that families can use.
ROLE PROFILE
JOB TITLE:
Occupational Therapist
ACCOUNTABLE TO:
Clinical Lead
RESPONSIBLE TO:
Clinical Director
HOURS OF WORK:
Full time / Part time
LOCATION:
Remote working with travel flexibility
DURATION:
Permanent
SALARY / GRADE:
Grade 8 - £43.471
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
- Clinical Director and PATH Clinical Lead
- PATH team
- AUK staff
- Children and adults accessing our services
- Referrers and external agencies as appropriate
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The Occupational Therapist (Sensory & Attachment) will deliver high-quality, trauma-informed occupational therapy assessment and intervention to families with a history of adoption, kinship care and long-term fostering. The postholder will bring advanced expertise in sensory processing/sensory integration and the impact of early adversity, attachment disruption and developmental trauma on regulation, participation and family life. The role will work as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT) within PATH, contributing to formulation-led support, practical strategies and therapeutic approaches that strengthen safety, connection, and everyday functioning at home, school and in the community.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
·Provide specialist assessment and intervention where sensory processing differences interact with attachment needs, developmental trauma, neurodiversity and emotional/behavioural presentations.
·Co-produce practical, strengths-based support plans with parents/carers and, where appropriate, the child/young person; provide clear strategies that are realistic for family life.
·Deliver evidence-informed interventions (1:1 and group-based as appropriate) including sensory-based regulation strategies, activity adaptation, routine design, environmental modification and caregiver coaching.
·Integrate attachment- and trauma-informed principles (e.g., PACE/connection-based approaches) into OT recommendations, ensuring strategies support safety, relational connection and felt security.
·Contribute to MDT formulation and case discussions, offering an occupational therapy perspective on function, participation, sensory-motor development and regulation
·Prepare high-quality written outputs including assessment summaries, recommendations, letters and reports suitable for families and professionals; contribute to documentation required for commissioning/regulated service evidence as needed.
·Support families to understand the sensory, neurodevelopmental and trauma/attachment factors that may underpin behaviour and distress, and to implement strategies safely.
·Maintain accurate, timely records in line with organisational policies, data protection and confidentiality requirements.
·Contribute to the development of resources (e.g., guides, webinars, workshops) that translate specialist OT knowledge into accessible tools for families and professionals.
·Contribute to delivery of training in your specialist area (sensory processing, regulation, sensory-attachment interface) internally and externally.
·Actively manage a caseload, prioritising risk and complexity, and working within agreed service pathways, timescales and outcome measures.
CRITERIA
Knowledge and Experience
• Significant experience working with children and young people and their parents/carers.
• Experience delivering assessment and intervention for sensory processing differences and regulation needs.
• Experience delivering remote/online OT interventions and caregiver coaching.
• Experience of group work (parents/carers and/or young people).
• Experience of working with adopted children, previously looked-after children, kinship or long-term foster families (or closely related settings).
• Strong understanding of attachment, developmental trauma and the impact of early adversity on regulation, behaviour and participation.
• Ability to integrate sensory strategies with relational/attachment-informed approaches.
• Training/experience in DDP, PACE, NVR, therapeutic parenting or other attachment-informed models.
• Expert knowledge of sensory processing and sensory-based regulation strategies.
• Ability to differentiate sensory needs from (and understand overlap with) trauma responses, anxiety, and neurodevelopmental differences.
• Sensory Integration training (e.g., postgraduate modules) and/or recognised competency frameworks.
• Knowledge of neurodevelopmental profiles (e.g., autism, ADHD, DLD, FASD) and how these can interact with trauma/attachment and sensory processing.
• Ability to provide accessible psychoeducation to families and partner professionals.
Qualifications and Education
•Degree/diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• Current HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist. Postgraduate training/qualification relevant to sensory integration, sensory processing or advanced paediatric OT practice.
• Evidence of continuing professional development (Essential)
• Training in a range of therapeutic modalities e.g. DDP, Theraplay, BUSS model, Sensory Attachment Intervention (Essential)
Skills and Abilities
• Experience of working within an MDT and contributing an OT perspective to shared formulations and plans.
•Leadership and support skills
•Group work skills
•A reflective and empowering approach
•Strong application of theory
•Creativity and innovative approach to service delivery
•A commitment to the voice of children and families
Accountability
•Consultant Clinical Psychologist
•Responsible for maintaining own professional standards
•Responsible for delivering practice within the policies and standards of the charity
Behaviours
•Demonstrates commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of role at all times.
•Contributes to an open and honest culture
•Supports, encourages, and motivates colleagues.
•Encourages challenge, creativity and innovation.
•Leads by example.
•Values transparency and consistency.
•Understands the role of individual and collective accountability.
•Actively contributes to Adoption UK’s mission.
•Has a clear understanding of other colleagues’ roles and responsibilities
•Shares skills and knowledge.
•Promotes Cross Functional team working.
•Offers outstanding service to members.
•Takes pride in Adoption UK and promotes its values in all interactions with external stakeholders.
•Identifies and uses the most appropriate form of communication.
•Communicates clearly, seeking clarity when unclear and valuing the opinion of others.
•Treats colleagues and other stakeholders with respect, honesty, fairness and courtesy
•Is responsive to colleagues, third party professionals and service users.
•Takes pride in own development.
•Enthusiastic and committed to achieving high standards and meeting agreed objectives.
•Takes an active interest in recognising professional and personal development needs and priorities within Adoption UK.
This role profile is a guide to the nature of the work required and may involve other such duties as deemed necessary by the Organisation. It is not wholly comprehensive or restrictive. The role profile will be reviewed with the post-holder at significant points for the Organisation.
Postholder is expected to abide by all organisational policies, codes of conduct and practice, and to work within a framework of equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice.
Adoption UK is the leading charity for adopted and care experienced people and adoptive families.
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At Dandelion Time, we support children facing significant emotional challenges, often, but not always, rooted in adverse childhood experiences such as domestic violence, abuse, or neglect. Our systemic, trauma‑informed approach focuses on the whole family, helping them build healthier relationships, create positive change, and move towards brighter futures.
Nature is at the heart of everything we do. Through hands‑on activities in the natural world, children and families connect with the earth, plants, animals and with each other.
About the Role
As a Family Support Worker, you’ll play a key role in delivering our therapeutic programme. Working alongside the Therapeutic Programme Manager and Family Caseworker, you will help plan, prepare and facilitate meaningful therapeutic sessions for children and their families. This may include leading group sessions supported by Teaching Assistants or collaborating with teaching staff involved in each child’s care.
Why Join Us?
You’ll be part of a welcoming, energetic and committed team making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children. The work is deeply rewarding, offering the opportunity to help families rebuild relationships and create new beginnings.
What can you bring to Dandelion Time?
To thrive in this role, you will have experience supporting disadvantaged children or those with SEND, as well as an understanding of the challenges faced by parents and carers managing their own wellbeing. Experience as a Youth Leader, Scout Leader, Forest School Leader, or in a similar child‑centred, outdoor or community role, will be a real asset.
You’ll have a genuine passion for hands‑on, creative activities, whether that’s crafting, working with the land, or caring for animals. An interest in our land‑to‑table ethos, including the preparation and cooking of healthy, nutritious food, will help you feel right at home.
Above all, you’ll bring a warm, joyful presence to the families you support, helping to create a safe, nurturing environment where children can grow, explore and flourish.
Children should grow up in a safe and nurturing environment, to feel loved and free of fear



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We are seeking an experienced Internal Auditor who will play a critical role in providing independent assurance that the charity's risk management, governance and internal control processes are operating effectively. The successful candidate will be responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of systems and procedures; compliance with regulations and policies and recommending improvements, with direct and open reporting and escalation to the CEO.
Reporting to the Senior Risk Manager, the Internal Auditor will work closely with several key stakeholders across the Finance and Corporate Services division. The postholder will also engage external internal auditors for specialist audits as required, within the budget allocated for internal audit work.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys independence, investigative thinking, and the opportunity to add real value through impactful assurance and insight.
We operate a hybrid working model. We offer flexibility on working from home but require the applicant to be in our central London office a minimum of one day per week. Travel costs to the London office are the responsibility of the postholder and are not covered by the charity.
Age UK internal grade: 4L
Last date for applications Thursday 26th March 2026.
Must haves:
The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process:
Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P
Experience
- Proven experience in internal audit within a large, complex charity. A, I
- Experience of working with external audit providers. A, I
- Experience of reporting to senior stakeholders and governance committees. A, I
- Experience of risk-based audit planning and delivery. A, I
Skills and Knowledge
- Strong understanding of internal control frameworks, risk management, and governance. A, I
- Excellent analytical, investigative, and report-writing skills. A, I
- Knowledge of charity governance and regulatory requirements. A, I
Personal Attributes
- High integrity, objectivity, and professional curiosity. I
- Ability to build effective relationships across diverse teams. I
- Proactive and solutions-focused mindset. I
- Strong communication and influencing skills. I
- Ability to present findings to senior stakeholders with objectivity and independence. I
Great to Have's:
The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process:
Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P
Experience
- Experience with audit software or data analytics tools. A, I
- Experience of federated charities. A, I
- Experience of CQC and regulated service delivery. A, I
Skills and Knowledge
- Understanding of quality assurance. A, I
- Professional qualification (e.g. IIA) or equivalent experience. A, I
Personal attributes
- Commitment to the values and mission of the charity. A, I
What we offer in return
- Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
- Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Health cashback plan and EAP
- Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
- Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
- Blue Light Card Scheme
- You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250
- Many additional benefits
Additional Information
Supporting statements and anonymisation
Candidates are expected to provide a supporting statement that explains how they meet the competencies annotated with an 'A' in the job description, to assess suitability for the position. Age UK acknowledges and accepts that AI may be used to support the application; we do expect candidates to personalise experience, knowledge and skills and failure to do so, may result in your application being rejected.
Please submit a Word version of your CV as it will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role. Our system is unable to anonymise supporting statements and heavily formatted CVs. Please could you remove any personal information including your name before you upload to support our inclusive recruitment process. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us if invited for interview.
Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme
Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. Age UK is a Disability Confident Scheme employer. Due to high numbers of applications received, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Reasonable adjustments
Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs, by contacting the Recruitment Team. Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions.
Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.
Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
For a full list of benefits please visit our website.
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First Step Trust is a charity and social enterprise with over 30 years’ experience supporting people who are furthest from the labour market to gain skills, confidence and move into employment.
We combine social impact with commercial enterprise, delivering training programmes, social enterprises and innovative virtual reality learning tools that create real opportunities for disadvantaged learners.
We are now looking for a Head of Commercial to lead the next stage of our growth.
This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for driving commercial income across our social enterprises and developing new revenue streams, including the commercial licensing of our virtual reality training products.
You will oversee a portfolio of social enterprise businesses, supporting project managers to increase sales, improve performance and ensure the businesses are operating effectively. Alongside this, you will identify and develop new commercial opportunities, partnerships and routes to market.
As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will play a key role in shaping the organisation’s strategy and helping us achieve our ambition that 60% of our income will come from commercial activity by 2030.
We are looking for someone who brings strong commercial acumen and a proven track record of generating income, alongside the ability to lead and develop teams. You will be comfortable working at both a strategic and operational level, with the confidence to drive growth while maintaining a clear focus on social impact.
This is an exciting opportunity to take on a leadership role where you can shape commercial strategy, grow innovative services and make a real difference to people’s lives.
For full details of the role and how to apply, please see the recruitment pack.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Self-Employed Chartered Surveyors Sought
Based in the Midlands and North of England
Flexible, Project-Based Consultancy Making a Difference
Are you an experienced Chartered Surveyor, seeking meaningful work on a flexible basis? Do you want to use your skills to help amazing organisations doing good in the world?
The Ethical Property Foundation is the UK’s only dedicated property advice charity serving the voluntary sector. (Registered Charity Number 1101812) Each year, we provide over 900 organisations with expert, independent property advice and education. We are now looking for one or more self-employed Chartered Surveyors - general practice surveyors and building surveyors to join our team and help deliver affordable consultancy services to the voluntary sector.
About the Role
This is a self-employed, project-based opportunity. Assignments typically require 4-5 days of work (not full-time) and include:
· Lease renewals and rent review advice
· Development of client property strategies
· Options appraisals
· Property acquisition advice
· Property disposal advice
You may also have opportunities to design and deliver property-related webinar training.
Our Associate Property Advisers work flexibly from home, with occasional client site visits across England, Wales, and Scotland.
What we’re looking for
We’re seeking Chartered Surveyors (or equivalent) with:
- Strategic thinking and reporting skills
- Specialisms such as facilities management and / or architectural experience
- General practice and building surveying skills
You’ll need excellent communication skills to engage and empower our clients—many of whom support vulnerable people in challenging circumstances—and the ability to investigate, analyse, and propose practical property solutions.
Why join us?
Our clients support a diverse range of causes and manage every type of property imaginable. In the past year, we’ve advised on office buildings, church premises, oast houses, former schools, libraries, theatres, fields, industrial units, and more.
You’ll be part of a team of extraordinary senior property professionals who share a passion for making a positive impact.
Key details
- Day Rate: £220
- Working Hours: Flexible, variable based on agreed project deadlines
- Location: Work from home with travel as required for site visits
- Professional Indemnity Insurance: The post holder falls within the definition of ‘Person Employed’ and are therefore included within EPF’s PI insurance.
- DBS Clearance: Provided by EPF
- Reporting To: Head of Property Services
Start date
By mutual agreement.
Interested in using your property expertise to make a difference?
Mission To deliver high quality education and support, enabling voluntary organisations in England and Wales to manage their premises sustainably.
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Bring clarity, confidence and control to finance that powers social change.
Are you an experienced charity finance professional who enjoys turning numbers into clear, useful insight? Do you want your work to support an organisation empowering young women to thrive?
You Make It (YMI) is looking for an experienced Freelance Finance Manager to oversee our finance function and ensure strong financial management, reporting and controls across the organisation.
Working closely with our Founder CEO, Treasurer and team, you will play a vital role in maintaining YMI’s financial health, strengthening accountability and ensuring we remain funder-ready as we continue delivering life-changing programmes for young women.
This is an ongoing freelance role (approximately 15 hours per month), designed to sit alongside your other clients or commitments.
About You Make It
You Make It (YMI) is an award-winning East London charity, established in 2011. We empower unemployed / under-employed young working-class, racialised women to succeed in the social, cultural and economic life of London.
We do this by brokering access to people, knowledge, networks and experiences that inspire confidence, focus and ambition. Our team, partners and supporters are united by a commitment to creating long-term, meaningful change.
Key Details
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Contract: Ongoing freelance (~15 hours per month)
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Day Rate: £250–£350 (inclusive of VAT and expenses), depending on experience and VAT status
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Location: Home-based with occasional London meetings
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Start Date: ASAP
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Reporting to: Founder CEO
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Financial Year End: 31 March
Why Work With Us?
Purpose-Driven Work: Your expertise directly supports life-changing opportunities for young women.
Trusted Autonomy: Work independently while being valued as a strategic partner.
Flexible Working: Primarily remote, with occasional London meetings.
Values-Led Culture: Integrity, equity, kindness and collaboration shape how we work.
How to Apply
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We hope to appoint by 16 March 2026, or sooner.
Empowering women and progressive employers
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Job Title: Policy and Advocacy Manager
Position Type: Maternity Cover
Reports to: Founder/Chief Executive
Based at: School Food Matters, Blackfriars Settlement 9 Rushworth Street SE1 0RB (At least three days per week in the office)
Salary: £40,500
Working Hours: 9am-5pm (flexible)
Pension: School Food Matters pays pension contributions at 7% of pensionable earnings
Holiday: 31 days including bank holidays
School Food Matters is closed between Christmas and New Year
Job Purpose
· To lead and shape School Food Matters’ policy and advocacy strategy, ensuring our voice influences national and local decision-making on school food and food education
· To design and deliver campaigns that support and advance SFM’s mission
· To line manage the Press and Communications Officer and Policy and Communications Assistant
Key Tasks
· Lead and provide strategic input to campaigns, convene groups and partnerships
· Represent SFM at external meetings and coalitions such as the School Food Review
· Monitor, analyse and interpret relevant research, policy developments and news, identifying implications or opportunities for SFM
· Oversee the strategic direction of SFM’s external affairs and communications, ensuring all policy, campaigns, and public messaging align with the charity’s mission and priorities
· Provide policy research and analysis to support the activities of the School Food Review
· Oversee meetings and governance for the School Food Alliance
· Provide policy and communications expertise for the Food Education Network workstreams
· Represent SFM at relevant policy consultations, meetings and conferences to influence and inform policy discussions, and deliver presentations as required
· Lead drafting of responses to government consultations
· Working closely with the Press and Communications Officer, provide insights to inform timely media responses to policy developments
· Ensure colleagues are regularly briefed on policy activities, priorities and messages, and run internal workshops to keep them up to date with the school food sector
· Provide strategic input to meeting content for the School Food Review, and support the Policy and Communications Assistant to organise meetings for workstreams
· Oversee the development web content, articles, blogs and newsletter content by the Press and Communications Officer and the Policy and Communications Assistant
· Keep up to date with safeguarding requirements and reporting procedures
· Maintain the ethos of the charity and positively promote our work at all times
· The Policy and Advocacy Manager will also undertake any other tasks relevant to the affairs of SFM that may arise from time to time. Therefore, being flexible and approaching the job with an open and positive mindset is essential!
Person Specification
Essential
· At least two years post degree experience
· Experience of research and analysis, ideally in a policy environment
· General knowledge of issues around school food, children’s health and food education
· Comprehensive understanding of the UK’s political system
· Experience of coordinating policy/research-based projects
· Experience designing, coordinating and delivering campaigns
· Experience of working in coalitions
· Strong interpersonal skills and ability to maintain relationships with a range of individuals and organisations
· Confident and competent IT skills across Office suite of programmes
· Exceptional oral and written communication skills in fluent spoken and written English, with strong attention to detail and the ability to translate complex data and policies into accessible language and engaging stories and communication materials
· Strong understanding media landscape and social media platforms to oversee the communications activity of the organisation
· Ability to work independently, with high levels of self-motivation
· Good project management, time management and organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
· Energy, enthusiasm, creativity and tenacity
Desirable
· Strong knowledge of the public health, food and education policy landscape
· Experience managing others
· Experience managing projects
· Experience managing meetings
· Experience of working with Drupal CMS
· Experience of working within a network or coalition of campaigning organisations
· Established contacts with media outlets/journalists/bloggers
· Digital campaigning and social networking skills
· Experience writing news articles and blog posts with clear structure, purpose and an engaging narrative
· Experience managing or supervising team members to deliver communications projects effectively
We campaign for a better school food system. We support schools, local authorities and MATs to improve food in schools.



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The Vacancies
We are seeking to appoint one registered medical practitioner and one business registrant (Companies Committee), one lay member (Education Committee) and one optometrist (Standards Committee) to our Advisory Panel Companies Committee.
About the GOC
We are the regulator for the optical professions in the UK. Our purpose is to protect the public by promoting high standards of education, performance, and conduct. For more information about us please visit our website.
About the Advisory Panel
The Advisory Panel is a meeting of the four Council’s committees (Companies, Education, Registration, and Standards) in plenary session. They are established by statute for the purpose of giving advice and assistance to Council (whether or not in response to a request from them) on:
- matters relating to business registrants other than matters required by the Opticians Act to be referred to the Investigation Committee, the Registration Appeals, Committee or the Fitness to Practise Committee;
- matters relating to optical training, education, and assessment;
- matters relating to registration, other than matters required by the Opticians Act to be considered by the Registration Appeals Committee; and
- matters relating to the standards of conduct and performance expected of registrants or those seeking admission to the register.
Time Commitment and Remuneration
This role is part time with a commitment of approximately 2-3 days per year, including time spent preparing for meetings. Meetings will usually take place via MS Teams but may on occasion be held at the GOC Offices in London or other suitable venues.
Members are paid up to £185 per meeting. This is taxable and subject to National Insurance (NI) contributions. This is in line with our member fees policy and member fee schedule.
How to apply
Please apply with the following:
- your CV outlining your employment history, any relevant voluntary work, public service, or other experience; together with any relevant professional, academic, or vocational qualifications (please keep this to two sides of A4);
- the application form (attached), stating how your experience matches the essential criteria for the vacancy you are applying for; and
- an EDI monitoring form (linked in the candidate pack)
Please email your completed application quoting reference GOC01/26 to appointment@optical. org.
We would welcome applications from individuals who are disabled and from diverse ethnic backgrounds, as these are currently under-represented on our Council and committees.
For more information about these roles please download the candidate information pack attached.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: midnight Sunday 29 March 2026.
Online interviews will be held on 14,15,18 and 19 May 2026.
If you have any questions, please email them to appointment@optical. org and we will aim to respond to you within 48 hours.
We strive to be as diverse as the public we protect and welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, and geographical locations outside of London.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Sophie Hayes Foundation
Sophie Hayes Foundation is a small but mighty charity supporting women survivors of modern slavery and human trafficking as they rebuild their independent lives, free from re exploitation for the long-term.
We provide an employability programme which enables survivors to rediscover their skills, build their confidence and sense of purpose, develop workplace skills, and open up opportunities for work placements or volunteering. We also offer a conversational English course, a digital skills programme, and run a survivor network CREW (Creative Resilient Empowered Women).
We do all we can to meet survivors where they are in a complex system, flexing and adapting to need as it arises. We also do not accept a system which fails survivors, leaving them at risk of re-exploitation, and engage in policy and advocacy campaigns based on our lived and learnt experience.
In the words of our participants, “The Programme changed my life’s trajectory. We explored our purpose and discussed the idea of work and career as a central part. Sophie Hayes Foundation should not underestimate how much it plays a big role in people's lives.”
About the Role
We can’t do any of this work without brilliant and concerted fundraising efforts. SHF is independent and relies on funds from grant-making bodies, individuals, and businesses in our supporter community.
This role will be at the forefront of the realisation of SHF’s bold strategic ambitions. You will work alongside our small and dynamic executive team to unlock growth, develop new approaches and communicate our impact.
You will build a lead small, effective and positive fundraising and communications team.
You will develop deep and meaningful relationships with the individuals and organisations while support SHF’s work – and new supporters we have not met yet.
You will be hands on, getting stuck into grant applications, prospecting, communicating, and developing new engagement programmes.
We know small charity fundraising is no mean feat – you will get all the support and engagement you need from the SHF team and Board to do you very best work, in a hugely meaningful context.
You will have the opportunity to get involved in any and all parts of the organisation’s work, including policy advocacy, lived and learnt experience co-design, research and service delivery.
If you are an energetic, positive, collaborative and experienced fundraiser, we can’t wait to hear from you! You can find out more about the mission and values of Sophie Hayes Foundation our website:
Objectives
FUNDRAISING
- Leadership of successful portfolio of grant funding, including stewardship of existing funders, and growth to new ones through high quality applications and proactive identification of opportunities.
- Development and implementation of income generation and diversification strategies, most particularly through major donors programme and corporate partnerships.
- Working alongside Executive team to develop programmes enabling new sources of funding to be opened up.
- Building close relationship with existing supporters and using network to significantly expand network and prospects, through supporter engagement journeys.
- Ensuring all fundraising activity is in line with the required legislative frameworks and complies with best practice.
- Funding to be opened up
- Building close relationship with existing supporters and using network to significantly expand network and prospects, through supporter engagement journeys.
- Ensuring all fundraising activity is in line with the required legislative frameworks and complies with best practice.
COMMUNICATIONS
- Developing the charity’s existing communications efforts into a coordinated, coherent, and impactful strategy, across all communications channels and traditional and social media.
- Developing and implement opportunities to raise the charity’s profile and engagement.
- Working alongside team members to develop and publicise the charity’s policy and advocacy activities, creating and leading innovative communications campaigns.
- Overseeing the production of all branded materials.
- Overseeing the charity’s duty of care to participants who share their stories, ensuring we approach this with due care and sensitivity, working with the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
MANAGEMENT
- Managing and monitoring all parts of income generation and communications, especially high-quality impact reporting.
- Managing fundraising budget – setting budgets, reporting against them, managing funds, reporting to Board risk & finance committee on fundraising.
- Building a highly effective small team of 2-3 people – outcome-focused and empathetic line management of team members.
- Contributing as key member of Senior Executive Team to organisational strategy and decision-making.
- Acting as a senior leader and figurehead within the charity for all parts of development and fundraising.
- Working closely alongside the Board to unlock potential for income generation and communications.
- Undertaking any other duties as directed by the CEO which may be required. Experience & Skills
- Significant success and experience of impactful charitable fundraising from a diverse range of income streams, especially grants, major donors, and corporates. Or comparable experience of business development in another sector.
- Experience of communications campaigns, PR and marketing.
- Convincing and engaging written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to build excellent collaborative working relationships across a wide range of people; colleagues, external partners and funders.
- Highly organised. Ability to prioritise workloads, project manage and deliver to deadlines, often with competing priorities.
- A knowledge of the Modern Slavery sector & trauma-informed practices is desired but not essential, but a commitment to the vision, purpose, and values of Sophie Hayes Foundation is important.
- Effective line management skills and ability to deliver alongside and through small team.
- Positive, creative, entrepreneurial, and solutions-focused.
- Proactive, dynamic, able to work effectively independently.
Harris Hill is delighted to be partnering with The Insurance Charity in their search for a Caseworker on a 12-month FTC.
Location: Cannon Street (3 days office /2 day remote)
Contract: 12 months commencing May 2026. 21-28 hours.
Salary: £36,000-£38,000 pa pro rata
Benefits: Generous pension entitlement (20% of base salary), plus permanent health/income protection insurance and life assurance.
The Insurance Charity has been supporting those working in the insurance profession for over 120 years. They provide financial and practical assistance to people facing hardship — helping them find stability and hope during difficult times. You’ll join a warm, motivated team of eight colleagues who are passionate about making a difference.
About You
You are an experienced caseworker or grants officer to individuals with a strong understanding of financial hardship and UK state benefits. You can assess applications, analyse financial information, and make recommendations for support. Highly organised, you manage a varied caseload, maintain accurate records, and use digital systems confidently.
Above all, you bring empathy, sound judgement, and a non-judgmental approach, providing support to people facing complex challenges with respect, confidentiality, and care.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess applications against eligibility criteria and grant-making policies
- Conduct needs assessments via phone/video calls and review ongoing cases
- Analyse financial information and make recommendations for support
- Prepare reports and recommendations for Grants Committee consideration
- Provide guidance on benefits, housing, debt, employment, and other support
- Signpost beneficiaries to relevant organisations and partner services
- Maintain detailed, accurate records and ensure data confidentiality
- Monitor outcomes, contribute to impact reporting, and uphold safeguarding standards
Essential Skills & Experience
- Experience as a Caseworker or Grants Officer supporting individuals
- Up-to-date knowledge of UK state benefits
- Understanding of financial hardship and relevant support services
- Ability to manage complex caseloads and adapt to changing priorities
- Strong digital skills, including Microsoft 365 and case management systems
- Excellent communication, written, interpersonal, and analytical skills
- Empathy, high emotional intelligence, and sound decision-making
- Team player with attention to detail and accuracy
Join this small, friendly team and make an impact where it truly matters – supporting people when they need it most.
For more information, please send your CV to
Please note, CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis, and only successful applicants will be contacted with more information.
Deadline: 06/04/26
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.
IPSEA (Independent Provider of Special Education Advice) is a national charity providing free and independent legally-based information, advice, and casework support to help children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) access the education they are entitled to. We also deliver training to parents, carers, and professionals to improve understanding of the SEND legal framework.
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Marketing and Communications Manager to develop and deliver a comprehensive communications and marketing strategy that enhances our brand, increases our reach and supports the achievement of our mission and strategic objectives.
This is a hybrid role (with travel to our office in Takeley, Essex, and travel for events and meetings).
What you’ll do
You’ll drive engagement with our beneficiaries and supporters, and promote our services, training and policy work.
Your main responsibilities will be:
- Support the Senior Communications and Campaigns Manager to implement a communications and marketing strategy that aligns with IPSEA’s mission and strategic objectives.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of communications and marketing activities, providing insights and regular reports to the CEO, senior management team and Board of Trustees.
- Stay informed about trends and best practices in the sector to continually improve IPSEA’s communication and marketing efforts.
If you share our commitment to protecting, promoting, and upholding the rights of children and young people with SEND, we would love to hear from you.
Visit our website to download a recruitment pack and application form.
Closing date for applications: 5pm on Monday 6 April 2026
Interviews: w/c 13 and 20 April 2026
We help children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) get the education they are entitled to by law


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Empowered Living Team Coordinator
Salary: Band 5 £18,341.64 - £22,327.60 per annum inclusive
Contract: Permanent, part-time, 18.75 hours per week
About the job role
An exciting opportunity has arisen as an Empowered Living Team (ELT) Coordinator at St Joseph’s. You will work as a key member of a committed and creative Therapies team, which offers innovative, holistic and person-aligned care and support to people with palliative and end-of-life care needs, and to their families and caregivers.
The post holder will provide coordination for, and service development of, the Empowered Living Service. This community-based service provides outstanding person-centred rehabilitative enablement for people living with a palliative diagnosis. Following a joint professional assessment, a detailed programme of patient-led goals is enabled and supported by a trained ELT volunteer in the patient’s own home. Volunteer recruitment, training, patient matching and regular support group/1-1 supervision is led by the ELT coordinator.
About you
- A skilled professional with experience in health and social care, education or community development.
- Experience of multi-disciplinary working in community rehabilitation settings.
- Experience working in an education or support role in relation to volunteers.
About us
St Joseph’s Hospice was founded in 1905 by the Religious Sisters of Charity and built on a rich Catholic heritage. Today, we are an Investors in Diversity-awarded charity, providing expert, compassionate care to people of all backgrounds, cultures, and beliefs across East and North London.
Our specialist palliative care services—delivered at home, in our in-patient unit, and through out-patient clinics—are grounded in respect for human dignity and guided by compassion, justice, and a deep commitment to quality. Our values guide us in everything that we do. We work to ensure that everyone receives the support they need, with kindness, understanding, and respect by delivering individualised, responsive and holistic support to patients and their families.
Why work for us?
We can offer you:
- Experience working in a dynamic team who are leading work on rehabilitation in palliative care.
- Development of specialist palliative care treatment skills.
- Opportunities and support to advance your communication around challenging topics such as death, dying, and loss.
- Exemplary multi-professional working with commitment to holistic care.
- 27 days holiday plus public holidays, increasing up to 33 days with service
- Subsidised café and early access to retail sale events
- Season ticket/Welfare loans
- Continuation of the NHS Pension Scheme or an excellent salary-exchange pension scheme.
- Santander cycles discount and cycle to work scheme
- Health Cash Plan and access to the EAP services
The job is based at St Joseph’s. Some local travel is essential. Full support and training will be provided in all aspects of the job by the hospice. There are excellent opportunities for learning and professional development.
Join St Joseph’s team and find out more!
For further information and to apply, please visit our dedicated recruitment page via the 'Apply' button.
Closing date: Sunday, 12th April 2026.
We are an equal opportunity and a disability confident employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
We’re currently looking for a Senior Workplace Officer, offered on a fixed term basis of 12 months to help us deliver our mission. This a full-time position working 35 hours per week with flexible days that suit individual needs while delivering on business needs. This role will be mostly based in our London office with weekly flexibility where practical.
What’s it like working at the IOP?
The IOP is a friendly, inclusive, and ambitious organisation. Diversity and inclusion, being data led, and open approach are central to how we work. We focus on supporting our people to thrive, offering competitive pay, great development opportunities and a generous benefits package.
Some of our benefits include:
- An excellent pension scheme
- Private medical insurance, life assurance and dental insurance
- Eye care vouchers, annual flu vaccinations, long service awards and access to an employee assistance programme
- 25 days’ annual leave as a standard, in addition to floating bank holidays
- Flexible working opportunities
The Role
What will I be doing?
You’ll be responsible for a range of activities, including:
- Act as ‘the conductor’ of our rented office and meeting room spaces working with both internal and external stakeholders to provide consistently positive, welcoming, and inclusive experience.
- Directly line managing the receptionist and the AV technician, as well as oversee temporary or permanently based contractors to meet the building resourcing needs.
- Budget management inclusive of actuate recharging, invoicing external companies, and spending monitoring.
- Oversee the delivery of the front of house service and standards of the IOP staff office through supplier relationship management, maintaining stock levels, and effective logistics tracking.
- Ensure compliance and health and safety regulations, safeguarding requirements, security, alcohol licence requirements and any other relevant IOP policies.
Projects you may work on include:
- Being part of the organisation committees for all IOP events working closely with the departments involved.
- Review of our building revenue and how we can maximise this without conflicting with IOP operations.
- Space management and storage both onsite and externally.
Who will I work with?
You’ll work closely with a range of colleagues and stakeholders, including:
- Membership, Conferences, Science & Business Insights, Compliance, and CEO office IOP teams.
- Members and external partners who rent meeting room space or use our member facilities.
- Our tenants and serviced office companies.
Ideally, we hope you’ll apply if you bring:
Essential:
- Significant experience with organising events including using room booking systems, catering provisions and AV operational knowledge.
- Experience of line management and supplier management.
- Experience with budget management including invoices processing and raising.
- Experience of working with multiple internal and external stakeholders, ensuring expectation are met and communication is regular and clear.
- An IOSH Managing Safely certification or similar is essential.
- Be first aid and emergency marshal qualified is essential.
Nice to have:
- Working for charities to understand budget restrictions and be creative with solutions.
- Working within the rented meeting room space industry and with knowledge of marketing or price pitching.
- Hold an alcohol licence (please note they must be willing to hold one).
At the IOP, we know that great candidates don’t always tick every box. If your experience looks a little different, but you bring enthusiasm, curiosity and a willingness to learn, we’d love to hear from you.
How to apply
Alongside your CV, please include a cover letter explaining how you meet the person specification.
How will I be working?
We operate a flexible, trust based working model that gives colleagues autonomy over how, when and where they work, as long as the business needs are being met and that team connections are maintained.
You will engage in regular in person collaboration with your team (as operational appropriate), as well as with colleagues across the wider organisation, to ensure effective operational alignment and to support our inclusive approach to working.
As an organization we meet in person once a quarter at our Head Office in Kings Cross, London.
Why join the IOP?
The IOP is the professional body and learned society for physics in the UK and Ireland. As a charity, we’re passionate about increasing public understanding of physics and supporting a diverse and inclusive physics community.
We’re committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive culture for everyone. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the application or recruitment process, please let us know we’re always happy to help.
Please note whilst we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role, we warmly encourage applications from candidates who already have the right to work in the UK and Ireland.
We strive to make physics accessible to people from all backgrounds.


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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!
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Salesforce Administrator to play a key role in the next phase of our organisation-wide Salesforce rollout. Having successfully implemented Salesforce for donor management, we are now expanding the platform to support our international field operations.
Working as part of our International Salesforce team, you will configure a brand‑new Salesforce NPC platform, integrate it with our existing NPSP donor system, and provide day‑to‑day support to users across 18 countries. You’ll be a Salesforce product champion - triaging support tickets, delivering configuration changes, supporting testing, and helping drive continuous improvement across the organisation.
This is a highly collaborative role, working closely with our Salesforce Developer & Product Owner, Project Manager, and stakeholders around the world. Occasional travel to our London office and internationally may be required.
About you
You are a certified Salesforce Administrator with strong experience building and configuring Salesforce from scratch. You’re a confident communicator, an excellent problem solver, and comfortable supporting and training users in an international environment. Experience with NPSP and / or NPC is required. You must be a fluent English speaker with the right to work in one of the following countries: UK, Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Denmark, Germany, Moldova, Netherlands, Norway, Romania or Ukraine.
About us
Mission Without Borders is an international Christian organisation working with poor and marginalised families and children across Eastern Europe. We support communities through practical, emotional, and sustainable development initiatives - serving people regardless of religion or ethnic background.
Rewards and benefits
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Up to 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
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Pension scheme
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Flexible working, with occasional travel
Help develop a new international Salesforce platform, transforming the lives of families, children, and communities in Eastern Europe. Working with 18 countries, this is a real opportunity to make a difference.
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Kids Club Kampala are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Trusts & Foundations Manager to join our small but highly effective team, helping to raise funds and awareness of our work in East Africa through grant fundraising.
About Kids Club Kampala and the Role
Kids Club Kampala is a children’s charity with a Christian ethos working across East Africa. Our mission is to transform children’s lives, empower communities, and reduce poverty throughout East Africa. We do this by meeting children’s and families’ immediate needs and strengthening their futures through child protection, access to education and family strengthening. Together, we can help more children not just survive but thrive. We envision a world where every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential. By remaining child-centred and prioritising the needs of the poorest, by 2035 we will have made a tangible impact in over 5 million lives.
We have grown significantly in recent years and last year expanded our work from Uganda to across East Africa. Grant fundraising remains one of our primary income streams and the Trusts & Foundations Manager will build on our strengths and successes in this area, developing our existing relationships and working to generate new partnership opportunities.
Job Description
Strategy & Pipeline Development
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Develop and execute an annual Trusts & Foundations strategy to meet income targets and diversify the portfolio.
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Research, prospect and cultivate our grant funding pipeline of international funding opportunities.
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Maintain an up to date knowledge of the broader grants fundraising environment.
Bid Development & Proposal Writing
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Write high-quality, evidence-based proposals that translate East African programme data into persuasive narratives.
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Collaborate with the Head of Finance on project budgets and support the Finance & Grants Officer with research, applications and reporting.
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Develop bespoke bids for institutional funding applications while maintaining the integrity of operational goals.
Partnership Management & Stewardship
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Manage a portfolio of existing donors, building long-term partnerships through proactive engagement.
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Provide bespoke updates and support the CEO with preparing and presenting at virtual or in person meetings.
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Execute strategies to move one-off grants toward multi-year commitments for sustainable income.
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Support to develop and expand our corporate partnership portfolio.
Impact Reporting & Grant Management
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Produce accurate, high-quality progress and impact reports.
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Maintain precise CRM records, tracking all reporting deadlines.
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Monitor grant expenditure and milestones, flagging potential risks or deviations to senior leadership.
Person Specification
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, whether or not you have a degree. If you meet most of the following criteria, we encourage you to apply.
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Commitment to our mission and values.
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Experience working in the charity sector.
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Strong track record working within grants fundraising.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Ability to craft compelling narratives and proposals.
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Experience working with budgets and financial information.
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Excellent organisational and time management skills.
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High attention to detail and accuracy.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office / Google Workspace.
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Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
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Adaptability and the ability to prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment.
What We Offer
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Annual Leave: 25 days of annual leave pro rata, plus 8 public holidays and an additional day off for your birthday.
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Flexible Working: Fully remote working with flexible hours.
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Pension: 5% employer pension contributions.
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Professional Development: Individual training and development plan, with ongoing investment in your growth.
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Project Visit: Option to visit East Africa after your first year of employment.
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Team Wellbeing: Quarterly team meet-ups, including an annual wellbeing day, and a Christmas get-together.
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Training Days: Annual training days and a generous training budget.
How to apply
Please apply via CharityJob with your CV along with a covering letter, detailing why you are applying for the job and how you meet the person specification before the closing date of Friday 27th March 2026. Interviews will be held via video conference the week of the 6th April 2026.
If you have any questions or need further information about the role, please feel free to reach out.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At Kids Club Kampala, we are committed to building an inclusive organisation where diversity is celebrated, and everyone feels they belong. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups. Please note, you must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this position.
Helping kids in East Africa survive and thrive


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