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About the Role:
As the Foundation starts supporting its third cohort of Scholars, we need an organised, communications focused and proactive individual to grow our capacity in two significant areas of our work: our regular in-person events, and our recruitment and assessment process.
You will take the lead on, and quality assure, all Martingale events including our Welcome Dinner for new Scholars at the Royal Society, autumn assessment centres, regular training days for Masters and PhD students, our week-long summer residential retreats for Scholars, as well as events for current and potential funders and other stakeholders. You will also help secure high-profile speakers from relevant industries. While these events will be delivered in collaboration with other members of the team, you will bring your event management expertise to drive forward planning and delivery, and ensure these events are of the highest standards for Scholars and stakeholders.
You will also play a vital role in Martingale’s recruitment and admissions work. You will be line-managed by the Communications Manager and will support in the dissemination of Martingale recruitment materials to relevant universities, student societies, charities and learned societies, to ensure a high number of applications to the Martingale Scholarship programme. You will also work closely with the Programme Manager and Programme Officer to deliver well-run assessment centres and programme events across England and Scotland. You will also support the Communications Manager through producing high-quality content relating to Martingale events, to be distributed through our social media channels.
Key Responsibilities:
Event management
- Research and secure high-quality external venues for Martingale events, and work effectively with teams at those venues to ensure events are delivered within budget and to a high standard
- Liaise closely with colleagues on event purpose, scope, and intended outcomes, and plan effectively using Martingale’s CRM and other project management tools as necessary
- Be the key point of contact for all events, including briefing colleagues and externals to ensure roles and responsibilities are clear
- Where necessary, work with the Team Administrator to ensure travel and accommodation is booked for staff, Scholars, and stakeholders
- Research and recommend high-profile speakers for Martingale events, acting as key contact for all speakers and trainers for events
- Conduct evaluation including post event debriefs and appropriate communication materials
- Lead on event wrap-up and embed learnings into future event planning
Recruitment and assessment
- Grow partnerships with relevant contacts to support our recruitment, including researching and connecting with appropriate organisations who are mission aligned or may have suitable alumni for Martingale Scholarships
- Disseminate materials on Martingale’s Scholarships to appropriate external stakeholders
- Help manage enquiries sent through to our social media platforms
- Work closely with the Programmes Team to book venues for Assessment Centres, and support with all logistics including schedules for assessors and candidates, ensuring a positive first impression of the Foundation for potential future Scholars
Communications
- Deliver effective communication in line with organisational strategy
- Create high-quality content on Martingale events for dissemination through our social media channels, website and newsletter
- Manage Martingale’s collaboration with community engagement partners: Axiom Maths, In2Science, and The Brilliant Club
General
- As duties and responsibilities change, the job description will be reviewed and amended in consultation with the post holder.
- The post holder will carry out any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the role as requested by the line manager.
Key Requirements:
Qualification Criteria
- Experience in events delivery
- Right to work in the UK
Experience and skills
- Delivering events and / or recruitment activities.
- Budget management in relation to high profile events.
- Liaising with external venues and suppliers.
- Managing multiple projects/workstream and priorities simultaneously, while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively communicate with diverse audiences. Experience communicating with university students, staff and academics is desirable.
- Hard working, detail orientated, and systematic.
- Working in a fast-paced working environment and/or a growing organisation.
- Producing well written content for newsletters and other channels.
- Social mobility expertise based on real-word experience of delivering social mobility initiatives, with a strong preference for experience improving social mobility in higher education (desirable)
- Experience using a CRM (desirable)
Personal Characteristics
- A commitment to Martingale’s mission to support postgraduate students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Friendly and personable, able to build rapport and trusting relationships with applicants, Scholars and other stakeholders.
- Creative and consistently seeking new opportunities for the organisation.
- Excellent time management and ability to prioritise tasks independently.
- Comfortable working in a rapidly growing and changing organisation with a degree of ambiguity – confident to create processes and ways forwards where they might not yet exist.
- Hard working, adaptable, detail orientated, and systematic.
- Inquisitive and curious, someone who wants to understand their colleagues’ work, learn from those around them, and develop themselves professionally.
Benefits
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 29 days after two years of service and to 30 days after 3-years’ service. This entitlement is pro rata for part time employees. This entitlement excludes bank holidays.
- Full office closure between Christmas and New Year.
- A flexible approach to working with understanding and consideration for work life balance and personal commitments.
- As an PV employee, you will have the opportunity to be part of the TPT (The Pension Trust) scheme, our workplace pension scheme where we make an 11% contribution; you are not required to contribute towards this scheme unless you choose to.
Our mission is to enable and nurture talented individuals from low-socioeconomic backgrounds to become a new generation of STEM leaders.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Description
Role title
Operations Officer
About Us
Spring Community Hub exists to ensure that no one in our Southwark community goes hungry. But we don’t just provide food:
We work alongside people to help them escape poverty, build confidence, and find community.
Our principal activity is the prevention of food poverty and food insecurity by offering culturally appropriate food, fresh fruits, and
vegetables as well as dietary and religiously appropriate food which we have continued to run at our five-week sessions to local people for as long as they address the underlying cause.
We also provide a range of wraparound support, including advice services, particularly around employment and immigration through our Back2Work Team, Holiday Clubs for Children, Youth Groups, a Clothing Bank and our Spring Up Women’s group.
Mission
The mission of SCH is that through a 'Community Hub’ and full activity programme, local people in or at risk of crisis will be supported along their journey to move on and achieve full social, economic and emotional independence to live healthy lives in a community which supports each other.
Vision
Our vision at Spring Community Hub is to tackle food insecurity and hunger before people find themselves in crisis. We want to see equality in our communities and be a vehicle for positive and lasting change in our clients so that they never need a Food Bank again.
Values
These are our Principles, ideals, and characteristics that define the culture, standards and aspirations of the organisation.
An organisation that is driven by people with integrity and commitment to the cause. We believe in leadership, development, growth, and continual learning.Ensuring fairness, equity and equality. Creating a place of respect, kindness and dignity for all. A healthy environment where people have fun and can be creative.
Salary £12, 979.20 per year
Permanent Contract. ( Subject to further funding )
Part-Time, 16 hours over 4 days
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 9 am - 2 pm ( With 1 hour Unpaid Lunch Break )
5-week Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays.
Working from our offices & Centres across Southwark/ Lewisham and Havering and in the community/outreach locations
Hybrid can be discussed during an interview, and Flexible Hours are Also Available. There will be work/ training outside of office hours, with time off in lieu given
Main Purposes of Job and Key Tasks
We are seeking a highly organised and quick-witted Operations Officer to join our dynamic team at Spring Community Hub. The ideal candidate will have experience in operations or project management and excel at managing multiple priorities simultaneously. This role is crucial in supporting the day-to-day operations of the organisation and ensuring smooth workflows across various departments.
In addition to their primary operations duties, the Operations Officer will also play a key role in recruiting and managing volunteers, organising events, and assisting with fundraising activities. The Operations Officer will support impact, monitoring, and evaluation tasks to help demonstrate the effectiveness of our programs to funders and stakeholders.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced candidate, preferably from a project delivery or impact measurement and evaluation background.
Primary duties include:
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Administrative and Office Support: Provide daily administrative support to the Operations Manager and team, including scheduling meetings, managing calendars, coordinating logistics, handling correspondence, and overseeing general office administration functions such as phones, mail distribution, supply orders, and facilities management.
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Project Management Support: Assist with project planning and execution, ensuring that timelines and deliverables are met. Help prepare project documentation, track progress, and provide updates to stakeholders. This includes running reports via our CRM system and other tools.
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Process Improvement: Identify areas for process improvement within the operations team and assist in implementing new procedures to increase efficiency and productivity. Contribute to maintaining a quality assurance schedule and support various business support functions.
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Communication and Collaboration: Act as a liaison between different departments to facilitate smooth communication and collaboration. Provide timely updates on project status and operational activities, ensuring transparency and alignment across the organisation.
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Problem Solving: Address operational challenges promptly and effectively, demonstrating quick thinking and resourcefulness to resolve issues as they arise.
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Inventory and Resource Management: Assist in managing inventory and supplies, ensuring timely procurement and distribution of resources to meet departmental needs.
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Volunteer Recruitment and Management: Lead the recruitment, onboarding, and management of volunteers, building strong relationships and fostering a positive and inclusive volunteer culture. Recognise and appreciate the contributions of volunteers and provide them with support and training as needed.
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Event and Fundraising Management: Organise and manage events and fundraising activities, including planning, logistics, coordination, and execution. Work with the team to develop and implement strategies to achieve fundraising goals and ensure successful events that engage the community and stakeholders.
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Customer and Stakeholder Support: Provide exceptional customer service by responding to inquiries and resolving issues with professionalism and efficiency. Represent the organisation at external meetings and events with community partners, local authorities, funders, and other key stakeholders.
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General Office Administration: Support the smooth running of the office by handling routine executive support tasks, event planning, and general office administration. Assist with recruitment processes for staff and volunteers, including job postings and duties related to new hires.
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Compliance and Safety: Ensure adherence to Health and Safety guidelines, risk assessments, and safeguarding measures. Comply with SCH policies and procedures regarding the operation of services and policies.
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Supporting Impact, Monitoring, and Evaluation: Occasionally assist the impact, monitoring, and evaluation (IM&E) function by supporting data collection and analysis, preparing reports, and contributing to the development of data collection tools. Help with the production of reports for internal and external audiences as needed.
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There will be some out-of-hours working occasionally for Events / Development/ Training sessions according to the needs of the business - which you will be able to arrange time off in lieu with your Line Manager.
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The post holder will be required to be flexible to the changing needs of the organisation and as such undertake tasks and responsibilities not specifically listed here but relevant to the smooth running of SCH, including general office and administrative tasks and aspects of service delivery, as directed by the CEO, Senior Leadership Team and Trustees.
Person Specification
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Organisational Skills: Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
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Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of articulating ideas clearly and concisely.
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Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to think on your feet and adapt to changing circumstances.
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Attention to Detail: Keen attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and thoroughness.
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Technology Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft/Google Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with project management software (e.g., Zoho, Trello) is a plus.
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Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while also being capable of working independently and taking initiative. A self-motivated, organised, and methodical approach to work with excellent time management skills.
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Interpersonal Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to engage appropriately with a wide variety of people, including colleagues, volunteers, partners, and stakeholders.
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Event and Fundraising Skills: Experience in organising events and managing fundraising activities, including planning, logistics, and community engagement.
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Adaptability: Open to change and continuous improvement, with a proactive approach to learning and training as required by Spring Community Hub.
Additional Requirements:
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Flexibility: Willingness to occasionally work outside standard hours for events, development sessions, or training, with time off in lieu of arranged with your line manager.
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Compliance: Understanding of confidentiality, GDPR implications, and the importance of record-keeping and other safe working practices..
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Personal Attributes: Compassionate and empathetic, with a genuine interest in the well-being of others. Ability to remain calm in challenging situations and reinforce boundaries.
This role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Commitment to Equal Opportunities
All Staff, Contractors, Freelancers, and Volunteers have a legal and moral responsibility to ensure that Spring Community Hub is free from discrimination, harassment, and bullying
We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications regardless of sex, gender, and race, age, belief in any religion and none, gender identity, ethnic origin, class, sexuality, nationality, appearance, unrelated criminal activities, disability, responsibility for dependents, part-time or shift workers, being HIV positive or living with AIDS, lived experience of Significant Poverty or Inequality and any other matter which causes a person to be treated with injustice.
We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that SCH reflects the communities we serve.
SCH is consciously working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can bring out their skills and talents and make their best contribution to our mission to support our guests along their journey to move on and achieve full social, economic, and emotional independence to live healthy lives in a community that supports each other.
We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of Significant Poverty and Inequality and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds.
Responsible for staff/equipment
Volunteers/Phone/Laptop
Reporting to…
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Operations Manager
Why Join Us / Benefits
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A warm, welcoming, and passionate working environment.
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People-focused with a friendly and supportive workplace culture
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We are a London Living Wage Employer
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An active commitment to equality and diversity
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We offer continuing opportunities for learning, and personal and Professional development together with regular supervision, training, and support for all our staff and Volunteers.
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Generous annual leave entitlement: 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
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Company pension scheme.
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Frequent Team Away Days and Celebrations, as part of a friendly and collaborative team
How to Apply
Fill in the application form. You will then be asked to submit your CV.
Please also include the names of 2 referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer (references will not be taken up until after the interview for the successful candidate)
Closing Date: Interviews to be held Virtually:
Application process:
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Complete our Application form
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Submit your CV with a Supporting Statement.
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Initial Telephone interview - shortlisted candidates will be invited for a Telephone interview
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If you are shortlisted from the Telephone Interview, you will be invited to a formal interview, which will consist of the following:
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A Presentation topic will be shared with you in advance
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60-minute Panel Interview with members of the SLT / Board of Trustees - Questions will be shared with you before the interview so that you can prepare.
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Role-specific Practical Task
Accessibility
We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please contact our Head of Compliance and Development to discuss how we can help.
Spring supports people in crisis to gain independence and live healthy lives in a connected, supportive community through our hub and activities.




The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you someone who enjoys hands-on work and wants to make a meaningful difference every day? At Age UK Bromley & Greenwich, we’re looking for a practical, compassionate individual to join our team as a Handyperson. This is a vital role supporting older people and those with long-term health conditions as they return home from hospital.
You’ll be part of a fast-moving, highly valued service that helps people stay safe, independent and confident in their own homes. From installing grab rails and key safes to putting up curtain rails or fixing minor plumbing issues, the work you do will directly improve lives and reduce the risk of accidents and readmissions.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety and problem-solving, as no two days are the same. You’ll work closely with occupational therapists, respond to referrals (often on the same day), and be trusted to manage your own tasks with care and professionalism. You’ll also support our paid-for service offering, where your practical help continues to give people the reassurance they need to live independently.
We’re looking for someone with a solid set of DIY skills, a proactive attitude and a full UK driving licence. In return, you’ll join a warm, committed charity that has been supporting the local community for over 50 years. You’ll be part of a team that genuinely cares about the people we serve.
If you're ready to bring your practical skills into a role with real purpose, we’d love to hear from you.
We're a local charity working in the community to support older people, their families and carers. We want everyone to be able to love later life.




The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Language and Communications Coordinator
Hours: Full Time (36 hours) - working pattern to be agreed. Maternity cover until 31st July 2026.
Salary: £26,225 per annum
Location: Home-based in Wales
About Coram
Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive. We work in a dynamic environment, always innovating and changing whilst ensuring that our standards of data management are at the highest level and the best it can possibly be.
About Coram PACEY
Coram PACEY is the professional association dedicated to supporting home-based child carers, including childminders and nannies, to provide high quality services, information and advice to children, their families and carers.
The Role:
As a member of the Coram PACEY Cymru team to coordinate the planning and delivery of work related to language and communications in Wales, delivering against the Welsh Government and other bodies funded work programmes. Through this work raise the profile of childcare and early years professionals and the work of Coram PACEY Cymru across Wales. Fluent Welsh language skills are essential for this post.
We welcome applications for this role through English or Welsh.
To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application.
Closing Date: 11.59pm, Sunday 15th June 2025
Interview Date: TBC
Coram is an equal opportunities employer and we believe a diverse workforce enables us to improve the services to the children and families we help. We are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from all sections of the community we seek to support. This includes those from global majority ethnic backgrounds, those that identify as LGBQT+, those with disabilities, those with lived experience of care, those with neuro-diversity, and those from other groups who are underrepresented at Coram.
If applicants feel comfortable, we would encourage them to draw on lived experience as well as professional experience in their personal statement as part of their application.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Registered Charity No. 312278.
Teitl Swydd: Cydlynydd Iaith a Chyfathrebu
Oriau: Llawn amser 36 awr, patrwm gwaith i'w gytuno. Dros gyfnod mamolaeth. Cytundeb tymor penodol hyd at 31 Gorffennaf 2026.
Cyflog - £26,225 y flwyddyn
Lleoliad - Gweithio Gartref yng Nghymru
Ynglŷn â Coram
Coram yw'r elusen hynaf i blant yn y DU a sefydlwyd gan Thomas Coram yn Llundain i helpu plant a phobl ifanc bregus er 1739. Heddiw, mae grŵp Coram yn helpu mwy na miliwn o blant, pobl ifanc, teuluoedd a gweithwyr proffesiynol y flwyddyn trwy gynnig mynediad at y sgiliau a'r cyfleoedd y mae eu hangen arnynt i ffynnu. Rydym yn gweithio mewn amgylchedd dynamig, yn arloesi ac yn newid drwy'r amser wrth sicrhau bod ein safonau rheoli data ar y lefel uchaf a'r gorau y gallant fod.
Ynglŷn â Coram PACEY
Mae Coram PACEY yn gymdeithas broffesiynol sy'n ymroi i gefnogi gofalwyr plant yn y cartref, gan gynnwys gwarchodwyr plant a nanis, i gynnig gwasanaethau, gwybodaeth a chyngor o ansawdd uchel i blant, eu teuluoedd a'u gofalwyr.
Y rôl:
Fel aelod o dîm Coram PACEY Cymru, cydlynu cynllunio a chyflwyno gwaith yn ymwneud ag iaith a chyfathrebu yng Nghymru, gan gyflwyno yn erbyn rhaglenni gwaith Llywodraeth Cymru a chyrff eraill a ariennir. Trwy'r gwaith hwn codi proffil gweithwyr proffesiynol gofal plant a blynyddoedd cynnar a gwaith Coram PACEY Cymru ar draws Cymru. Mae bod yn rhugl yn y Gymraeg yn hanfodol ar gyfer y swydd hon.
Croesawn geisiadau am y rôl hon trwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg a'r Saesneg.
I wneud cais am y rôl hon, cliciwch ar y botwm 'gwneud cais yn awr' i lenwi'r cais.
Dyddiad Cau: 11.59pm, 15 Mehefin 2025
Dyddiad Cyfweld: i'w gadarnhau
Mae Coram yn gyflogwr cyfle cyfartal a chredwn fod gweithlu amrywiol yn galluogi inni wella'r gwasanaethau i'r plant a'r teuluoedd rydym yn eu helpu. Rydym wir wedi ymrwymo i annog ymgeiswyr o bob rhan o'r gymuned y ceisiwn ei chefnogi. Mae hyn yn cynnwys y rheini o gefndiroedd ethnig mwyafrif byd-eang, y rheini sy'n uniaethu fel LGBQT+, y rheini ag anableddau, y rheini â phrofiad byw o ofal, y rheini â niwroamrywiaeth, a'r rheini o grwpiau eraill sydd wedi'u tangynrychioli yn Coram.
Os yw ymgeiswyr yn teimlo'n gyfforddus, byddem yn eu hannog i dynnu ar brofiad byw ynghyd â phrofiad proffesiynol yn eu datganiad personol fel rhan o'u cais.
Rydym wedi ymrwymo i ddiogelu plant a lle fo'n briodol byddwn yn gofyn i'r ymgeisydd llwyddiannus ymgymryd â gwiriad gan y Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Rhif Elusen Gofrestredig. 312278.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Wikimedia UK is the national platform for open knowledge, bringing together practical and policy expertise about Wikipedia and the other Wikimedia projects. Delivering impact of over 1 billion views each year and engaging thousands of people through advocacy, education, outreach and partnerships, Wikimedia UK demystifies and drives engagement in open access to information.
We are seeking an Education Lead to create a step change in the scale and impact of our education work. The post holder will lead Wikimedia UK’s work with the education sector, focusing on secondary schools, and including universities and non-formal education.
Applications (CV and cover letter) to be sent to Daria Cybulska on the email address supplied in the "how to apply" section below with the subject line "Education Lead Application"
Closing date end of day 8th June 2025.
Hours: Full time (35 hours per week) although 0.8FTE (28 hours) would be considered
Location: Flexible within the UK, with regular travel to meet with partners, and meetings in London between four and six times a year.[All applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. We are unable to sponsor work visas for this position]
Reporting to: Director of Programmes
Salary: £35,000 - £38,000 per annum (pro rata for 0.8 FTE) depending on experience
Pension: WMUK offers a pension scheme, with a current employer contribution of 6%
Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus public holidays (pro rata) as well as office closure days between Christmas and New Year which will be allocated on a year-by-year basis. Employees are additionally gifted a day off for their birthday each year.
Purpose of job
To lead Wikimedia UK’s work with the education sector, focusing on secondary schools, and including universities and non-formal education. Create a step change in the scale and impact of our education work.
Main Duties
1. Programme Development and Delivery
- Lead on the development and delivery of Wikimedia UK’s education programme, in collaboration with the Director of Programmes and Evaluation and other colleagues
- Build on our learning from past and existing activities across Wikimedia UK and the wider movement to develop and roll out a new Wikimedia and information literacy programme for the UK’s secondary school sector; adapting this for the four nations as appropriate
- In conjunction with other Programmes staff, support the delivery of information literacy projects within higher education, through existing and new strategic partnerships as well as smaller projects and interventions such as Wikimedia in the Classroom courses
- Develop and deliver a range of information literacy activities
- Seek opportunities for new partnerships within the education sector, and grow existing relationships with potential delivery partners, for example within the cultural sector
- Work with the Development team and other staff to identify and follow up funding opportunities for existing or potential projects
- Support other staff within the Programmes team in their own work with the education sector
2. Sector Advocacy
- Promote the importance of media and information literacy skills to digital citizenship and civic engagement, and demonstrate Wikimedia’s value in developing those skills through running targeted interventions and disseminating our research and outcomes
- Advocate for a strong focus on media and information literacy skills in schools and university curricula, and work with other staff, partners and allies to campaign for public policy initiatives and investment to support these skills across society
3. Monitoring, Evaluation and Impact
- Run and evaluate the pilots of our work in schools
- Report regularly on programme plans, outputs and outcomes, in collaboration with other staff in the Programmes team
- Handle documentation and record all relevant programme metrics. Update CRM records for partnerships, volunteers and activities
4. Communication and Dissemination
- Write blog posts, create case studies, and generally contribute to the promotion and dissemination of our work and impact, in collaboration with the Communications team
- Engage in public speaking opportunities on behalf of Wikimedia UK in promoting our work, as required
- Engage with other Wikimedia organisations, sharing our education work and peer-learning
Experience
- Experience of working directly with UK secondary schools
- Experience of developing and managing partnership projects
- Experience of project reporting and communicating outcomes
- Experience of organising events or workshops
- Experience of developing and/or delivering training or skills development opportunities
- Ability to create lesson plans and other materials appropriate for schools (desirable)
Skills, abilities and attributes
- Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to involve and inspire external partners in person and remotely
- Excellent communication skills, with an ability to successfully advocate for support of our work
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Collaborative, supportive approach
- An understanding or interest in one or more of the following: media literacy, information literacy, democratic engagement, resilient information ecosystem
- Passionate about the mission and values of Wikimedia UK
Wikimedia UK holds equity, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from potential candidates from traditionally underrepresented groups, such as those with protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act. As a Disability Confident Employer, we offer a guaranteed interview to any disabled candidate who meets the essential criteria for the post. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please state this in your covering letter.
How to apply:
- Interested candidates should submit a CV and a cover letter outlining how they meet the points on the Job Criteria.
- It is helpful to list the points on the essential criteria and answer each point on how you meet the criteria with an example.
- All CVs and Cover Letters should be sent to the email provided under "How to Apply" by 8th June 2025 with the subject line "Education Lead Application". Please note any applications received without a covering letter will not be considered.
- If shortlisted, we may share with you some of the interview questions in advance to help you better prepare.
We know from research that women and minoritised people tend to only apply for jobs when they tick every box on the person specification. If you think you have what it takes, but don’t necessarily meet every single criteria, we would love to hear from you.
Note: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with it.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £30,880 to £35,907 per annum (plus £3,000 London Allowance if applicable)
Working pattern: Hybrid – at least 2 days per week in our Vauxhall office
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time (35 hours)
Are you a tenacious, determined and creative go-getter, with experience in securing impactful partnerships, and a passion for supporting mental health and wellbeing?
The Partnerships team at Rethink Mental Illness and Mental Health UK are continuing our exciting, bold, new era by recruiting a New Partnerships Manager to join our passionate colleagues and our vision to create ambitious, purpose-led partnerships that raise vital funds and deliver transformational impact for people experiencing mental health challenges.
About the role
With a brand-new Partnerships strategy recently launched, you’ll be working closely with our New Partnerships Lead and the whole team to drive forward our new business activity. You’ll play a critical role in unlocking new income opportunities for the whole team to pursue, as well as creating and pursuing your own pipeline to secure mid and high value partnerships with first class stewardship, communication and engagement, consistently showing perseverance, resilience and innovation in the face of any opportunity and challenge.
About you
With experience in charitable corporate partnerships or relevant, transferable experience from other roles or sectors, the successful candidate will have a demonstrable track record of identifying, cultivating and securing significant five or six figure multi-faceted partnerships, ideally spanning different types of activities and income-generating mechanisms/components.
About the Fundraising department
The Fundraising department is a dynamic group of fundraisers who are passionately committed to raising money for our life-changing work in the mental health and mental illness space. We have a diverse portfolio of income streams across Events, Community, Individual Giving, Legacies, In-Memoriam, Philanthropy, Trusts and Grants, and Partnerships.
The Partnerships team has a strong track record delivering notable charity partnerships, such as our multi-year Lloyds Banking Group partnership which successfully raised £16m; our two-year partnership with Bank of America, which saw over $1.2m raised through the dedication of employees; our ongoing partnership with Dune, whose workforce gets involved to support our cause; and more.
Sitting within the External Affairs directorate, we work across both Mental Health UK and Rethink Mental Illness enabling us to harness the collective power of both organisations and deliver nearly £7million to support their work.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Diversity is important to us and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we’re working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer. We recognise and support staff networks and support groups for our ethnically diverse and LGBTQIA+ colleagues. We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter.
We aim for our workforce to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve; for those who work for us to feel heard, valued and feel they belong; and for our work to help tackle wider mental health inequalities. We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience of mental illness, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual and any other gender identity not expressed here (LGBTQIA+); people who are neurodiverse, have a health condition, or a disability or hidden disability and people from an ethnically diverse background - regardless of your age, religious or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, political view or socio-economic status.
Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation
We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider - and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our anti-racist statement . We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our Race Equality Action Plan which demonstrates our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation. You can read more about our progress here.
We’re Rethink Mental Illness and no matter how bad things are, we can help people severely affected by mental illness to improve their lives.
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Job Title: Development Coordinator (3 x Roles)
Hours: Full Time (36 hours) - working pattern to be agreed. Fixed term contract until 31st March 2026 (potential for contract extension subject to extension of funding).
Salary: £26,225 per annum
Location: Home-Based in Wales
About Coram
Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive. We work in a dynamic environment, always innovating and changing whilst ensuring that our standards of data management are at the highest level and the best it can possibly be.
About Coram PACEY
Coram PACEY is the professional association dedicated to supporting home-based child carers, including childminders and nannies, to provide high quality services, information and advice to children, their families and carers.
The Role:
As a key member of the Coram PACEY Cymru team to support the achievement of planned work linked to the development and sustainability of childcare and early years services in Wales.
We welcome applications for this role through English or Welsh.
To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application.
Closing Date: 11.59pm, Sunday 8th June 2025
Interview Date: TBC
Coram is an equal opportunities employer and we believe a diverse workforce enables us to improve the services to the children and families we help. We are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from all sections of the community we seek to support. This includes those from global majority ethnic backgrounds, those that identify as LGBQT+, those with disabilities, those with lived experience of care, those with neuro-diversity, and those from other groups who are underrepresented at Coram.
If applicants feel comfortable, we would encourage them to draw on lived experience as well as professional experience in their personal statement as part of their application.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Registered Charity No. 312278.
Teitl Swydd: Cydlynydd Datblygu (x 3 rôl)
Oriau: Llawn amser 36 awr, patrwm gwaith i'w gytuno. Cytundeb cyfnod penodol hyd at 31 Mawrth 2026 (posibiliad o estyn y cytundeb yn amodol ar gadarnhau cyllid).
Cyflog - £26,225 y flwyddyn
Lleoliad - Gweithio gartref yng Nghymru
Ynglŷn â Coram
Coram yw'r elusen hynaf i blant yn y DU a sefydlwyd gan Thomas Coram yn Llundain i helpu plant a phobl ifanc bregus er 1739. Heddiw, mae grŵp Coram yn helpu mwy na miliwn o blant, pobl ifanc, teuluoedd a gweithwyr proffesiynol y flwyddyn trwy gynnig mynediad at y sgiliau a'r cyfleoedd y mae eu hangen arnynt i ffynnu. Rydym yn gweithio mewn amgylchedd dynamig, yn arloesi ac yn newid drwy'r amser wrth sicrhau bod ein safonau rheoli data ar y lefel uchaf a'r gorau y gallant fod.
Ynglŷn â Coram PACEY
Mae Coram PACEY yn gymdeithas broffesiynol sy'n ymroi i gefnogi gofalwyr plant yn y cartref, gan gynnwys gwarchodwyr plant a nanis, i gynnig gwasanaethau, gwybodaeth a chyngor o ansawdd uchel i blant, eu teuluoedd a'u gofalwyr.
Y rôl:
Fel aelod allweddol o dîm Coram PACEY Cymru, cefnogi cyflawni gwaith wedi'i gynllunio sy'n gysylltiedig â datblygiad a chynaliadwyedd gofal plant a blynyddoedd cynnar yng Nghymru.
Croesawn geisiadau am y rôl hon trwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg a'r Saesneg.
I wneud cais am y rôl hon, cliciwch ar y botwm 'gwneud cais yn awr' i lenwi'r cais.
Dyddiad Cau: 11.59pm, 8 Mehefin 2025
Dyddiad Cyfweld: i'w gadarnhau
Mae Coram yn gyflogwr cyfle cyfartal a chredwn fod gweithlu amrywiol yn galluogi inni wella'r gwasanaethau i'r plant a'r teuluoedd rydym yn eu helpu. Rydym wir wedi ymrwymo i annog ymgeiswyr o bob rhan o'r gymuned y ceisiwn ei chefnogi. Mae hyn yn cynnwys y rheini o gefndiroedd ethnig mwyafrif byd-eang, y rheini sy'n uniaethu fel LGBQT+, y rheini ag anableddau, y rheini â phrofiad byw o ofal, y rheini â niwroamrywiaeth, a'r rheini o grwpiau eraill sydd wedi'u tangynrychioli yn Coram.
Os yw ymgeiswyr yn teimlo'n gyfforddus, byddem yn eu hannog i dynnu ar brofiad byw ynghyd â phrofiad proffesiynol yn eu datganiad personol fel rhan o'u cais.
Rydym wedi ymrwymo i ddiogelu plant a lle fo'n briodol byddwn yn gofyn i'r ymgeisydd llwyddiannus ymgymryd â gwiriad gan y Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Rhif Elusen Gofrestredig. 312278.
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Cystic Fibrosis Trust is the charity uniting for a life unlimited for all people with cystic fibrosis. We fund vital research, improve care, speak out and race towards effective treatments for all. Cystic Fibrosis Trust is here to make sure everyone with cystic fibrosis can live without limits.
Are you a Senior Events Manager or Events Manager looking to develop your experience at a senior fundraiser level? Would you like to join an organisation that’s flexible, caring and compassionate, whilst being determined to deliver positive impact for people with cystic fibrosis? Then we have an exciting opportunity for you!
We are currently looking for an experienced Senior Events Development Manager to lead our Events Fundraising Team. This is a rewarding role that comes at a time when there is significant change and progress for those living with cystic fibrosis.
Sitting within our supportive Community and Events Fundraising team, you will work alongside the Events Manager and Events Coordinators and focus on the Trust’s portfolio of challenge events for a fixed term maternity cover of up to 12 months.
In this role, you will:
- Collaborate to ensure an effective strategy is in place to grow income sustainably over time across our Events portfolio.
- Lead the development and implementation of the challenge event portfolio to deliver annual income targets.
- Oversee the delivery of excellent race experiences for TeamCF participants at high profile events such as the London Marathon.
- Inspire a vision of exceptional supporter stewardship for event participants, demonstrating relationship management through in-depth knowledge and understanding of supporter journeys.
- Manage delegated budgets and KPI’s by using financial planning tools to maintain expenditure within agreed tolerances and achieving income projections.
To be the right candidate for this role, you will:
- Have significant experience of mass challenge event and project management
- Be experienced in managing, recruiting, developing and empowering others
- Have an in-depth understanding of Gift Aid and fundraising codes of practice
- Be able to work flexibly and collaboratively with a range of people
- Have extensive knowledge of health and safety and the legal requirements of mass event organisation
This is a role that requires some travel throughout the UK. You will be able to take Time Off In Lieu (TOIL) for this and claim travel and subsistence allowances.
The team all currently work from home and regularly keep in touch with online team meetings, individual catchups as required, as well as in person.
The existing postholder is also home-based, but we are open to candidates who would prefer a hybrid arrangement. If you are based at our London office, you would be expected to attend the office at least two days per week.
We will provide you with either London Weighting or a home allowance to support costs of travelling to work or working from home, a laptop, mobile phone and any other essential equipment needed for your role.
We offer a range of benefits including flexible working, 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (this will be pro-rata for part time staff), opportunities for learning and development, pension, healthcare cash plan and more.
Closing date – Monday 9 June 2025
Interviews expected – Week commencing 16 June 2025
We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date if necessary. Therefore, if you are interested in this role, please submit your application as early as possible.
Please note you will need to have the right to work in the UK before starting work with us and we will check this.
No agencies please.
How to apply
Please see the job description for more information on the role. If you would like to discuss the role before applying, please contact us.
To apply, please select ‘Apply Now’ and complete our application form and equal opportunities form.
The Cystic Fibrosis Trust aims to be an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs, can be themselves and achieve their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain staff with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives; particularly people who have cystic fibrosis; people who identify as being from an ethnic minority group, as LGBTQ and people with disabilities.
It is our policy not to discriminate against any person because of their age, gender reassignment, being married or in a civil partnership, being pregnant or on maternity leave, disability (physical and mental), race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief (including lack of belief), sex, sexual orientation or union membership.
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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job Title: Compliance, Risk, Audit and Safety Officer
Location: Central Office based in Islington and hybrid with regular service visits
Salary: £35,700
Shift Pattern: 12 month fixed term contract, 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00 with flexibility around these hours as required
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to join our highly skilled and dedicated Compliance, Risk, and Audit team. The team compromises a Director, Head of Service, and 3 experienced officers, with this role completing the team as the 4th officer. Although the team is small in size, they deliver work of significant depth, strategic importance, and exceptional quality across SIG. They play a vital role in supporting SIG's strategic direction through its commitment to high standards of Governance, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, and Continuous Improvement.
As we have an increasing focus on integrated safety and assurance framework, this role contributes to maintaining a safe and transparent working environment, to help protect and empower staff, residents, and participants, whilst fostering a culture of continuous improvement. In this role, you will drive professional and effective compliance, risk, audit and safety standards, policies, and processes which embed systems which can be used to develop a safe and inclusive environment for all. You will deliver support in data protection, health and embed frameworks throughout SIG which are in line with regulatory and legislative change.
- Review reported AINMs and Safeguarding alerts and work collaboratively with teams to implement effective remedial actions, supporting future mitigation
- Conduct regular service visits and team meetings, focusing on safety reviews, training, and provide practical, informed guidance during these engagements
- Manage data and analyse trends, creating high quality reports, which are clear and readable
- Facilitate and support organisational complaints processes to ensure adherence to policy, timescale, and best practice
- Investigate and lead on whistleblowing concerns and assist the audit and compliance team, champions, Managers, P&C and other relevant teams in acting appropriately on concerns raised and protecting the whistleblower
About you
- Previous experience in complaints and incident handling, safeguarding, data protection, and audits
- Previous experience in governance systems and structures which could include auditing, risk management, investigations, and report writing
- Previous experience in managing quality standards
- Working knowledge of health and safety processes and procedures
- IT Proficiency, ability to learn new software programs, and ability to confidently use and utilise Microsoft programs
- Ability to write reports in a clear, readable format
- Proven ability to juggle multiple tasks and competing priorities within a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
- Awareness and understanding of the impact of stigma and marginalisation on people who have multiple complex needs
- Working knowledge and experience of up-to-date legislation in health and safety in care and support settings, and ability to continuously monitor
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
What we offer
- 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
- Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
- Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
- Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Annual Staff Awards
- Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives.
- Join an organisation with a mission to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.
We are committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We have a team of ambassadors who are staff volunteers and actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity.
About Social Interest Group (SIG)
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks.
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below.
Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.
Senior Training Design Officer
Location: National Support Centre, London, SE1 / Hybrid working
Contract: Full time, fixed term one-year contract.
Salary: £32,500 gross per annum
Closing Date: 26 June 2025
Are you an educator looking for a new opportunity?
The Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC) is a vibrant and growing charity delivering life changing nautical adventure for young people through the Sea Cadets to give them the best possible head start in life. We also provide personal and professional development opportunities for seafarers with the Marine Society. Working with our staff, cadets, and volunteers, we have built a vision and five-year strategy to take us forward and further improve the astounding contribution already made through our work to the lives of thousands of young people and seafarers, while fully supporting our volunteers who are vital to our success.
We are currently looking for a Senior Training Design Officer to join the Sea Cadet’s Learning Development team.
If you enjoy creating fun, high-quality session plans, activities and resources for indoor and outdoor learning this could be the role for you.
Responsibilities
- Create fun, engaging learning activities and sessions
- Work with subject matter experts to ensure sessions are accurate and practical
- Promote the use of the sessions by engaging with volunteers at all levels
- Manage the creation of how to videos to support learning
- Participate in training reviews and evaluation
- To advise and consult on the creation of learning materials enabling a more inclusive Sea Cadet Experience
- Support active collaboration and sharing of effective practice.
- Lead working groups to empower young people to take ownership of their own learning
Requirements
Requirements
- Experience in creating fun, engaging learning activities
- Experience designing outdoor learning
- Confident writing high-quality session plans
- Experience working with young people
- Experience working with subject matter experts to create content
- Demonstrable experience in project management
- Strong IT literacy
Desirable
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- Knowledge of STEM subjects or Community Engagement
- Experience with e-learning
- Video editing skills e.g. Premier Pro or graphic design skills e.g. Illustrator or Canva
- Experience of working with 9-12 year olds – and creating age appropriate learning resources
For further information, please download the Recruitment Pack.
Benefits
- Some hybrid working opportunities
- Cycle to work scheme and Season Ticket Loan
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Life assurance (4x salary) for those that join the pension
- Private medical insurance
- Pension (employer contribution up to 10%)
- Wellbeing portal and EAP with 121 counselling
- Employee development: We are investing in our employees' development and have an annual calendar of learning and development opportunities, designed to support employees to develop into their roles and stretch them to achieve their full potential.
- National staff conference: All employees come together once a year to reflect on the past year and celebrate success at our offsite staff conference. This is a great opportunity to listen to employees' views, and for employees to network, share information and socialise.
If you are interested in this Senior Training Design Officer vacancy, applications must consist of an including a 500 word supporting statement around they think they fit the job description and person specification, along with a CV. Without this, we sadly will be unable to consider your application for this role.
Additional Information
MSSC positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. Equity, diversity, and inclusion really matters to us, so we can best serve our beneficiaries from every community. We work to ensure a fair and consistent recruitment process and aim to be a charity where diversity of experience, identity and skills are valued and welcomed. MSSC is an equal opportunities employer.
We recognise our responsibilities to safeguard and protect the young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We do all we can to promote their health, safety and wellbeing, and we expect our staff to share this commitment and work in line with safeguarding policy, the MSSC’s values and ethos of inclusivity. We adhere to safer recruitment practices and therefore employment is subject to detailed pre-employment checks for successful candidates, including references and criminal disclosure checks and the completion of a disclosure questionnaire.
All successful applicants are required to attend safeguarding training and undergo a criminal record check, and successfully acquire MoD security clearance.
We help launch young people for life through adventure.




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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're Morden College: An almshouse charity with a proud 330 year history and a big vision for the future. We're entering in to a exciting new phase, with a fresh strategy focused on excellent housing, high quality services, and thriving communities.
What you’ll do
As our Director of Resident Services, you’ll be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, leading on everything from resident experience and care quality to community life and strategic direction. You’ll:
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Oversee services that help residents feel safe, supported, and truly at home.
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Lead teams, manage budgets, and make sure everything runs smoothly.
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Champion inclusion, wellbeing, and independence for older people.
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Collaborate across teams and with external partners to keep improving what we do.
What you’ll bring
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A strong background in leadership in a charity or customer services setting, perhaps in health, social care, or housing.
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A strategic mindset and a warm, people-first approach to leadership.
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Excellent communication, financial oversight, and problem-solving skills.
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A deep commitment to dignity, equity, and resident voice in everything we do.
Why join us?
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A real chance to be part of shaping a vibrant, values-led organisation.
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An ambitious, kind, and forward-thinking team.
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Great benefit and wellbeing initiatives flexible working, and the opportunity to genuinely improve lives.
Please send a covering letter (no more than two pages) setting out why you are the right person for this role and how you’d approach it to the email address provided in the candidate recruitment pack.
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Department: Big Issue Frontline
Contract type: Fixed Term Contract
Hours: 35
Salary: £25,207 per annum
Big Issue Changing Lives CIC is looking for an Support and Outreach Assistant to support the direct the direct delivery of services to individuals participating in Big Issue enterprises, including selling the Big Issue magazine. The core of the role is facilitating access for members of our Roma Communities to the Hand Up Service and other local services, resources and networks required to address the barriers they are facing to moving forwards out of poverty. Where local services and resources are not available you will also support the Outreach Team with the delivery of information, guidance and some direct interventions, such as training sessions, directly.
This is self-starter role in which you’ll be responsible for connecting with potential service users within the Roma community, introducing the service to them, sharing information from our Hand Up plus services and supporting them to engage with the core Hand Up service. You’ll be working within a small team of Outreach workers and will work to maintain a set of Service Standards which help maintain the quality of the service nationally.
The role is highly flexible and no two days are the same. You’ll bring your own experience and knowledge to the role, as well as your ability to speak Romanian. We will support you to build on that through an ongoing training and development programme which aims to ensure all Hand Up Service Team members have up to date, relevant, knowledge in key areas including housing, benefits, debt, immigration and more. In the course of a day, you’ll usually be working with service users across multiple of these issues and supporting engagement with a wide range of external agencies such as health services, local authorities, charities and more, to get access to services for those you are supporting.
Your main roles and responsibilities will be:
- Undertake phone and in person outreach to introduce the Hand Up service to Roma Big Issues vendors
- Delivery of direct intervention to Roma vendors using guidance and resources provided
- Join meetings with Roma Vendors and Outreach Workers to support with action planning and provision of support and guidance
- Support with translation and interpretation within your local team to enable accessibility of the service for Roma vendors
- Support the local Hand Up Service to build current knowledge of local and national agencies that can support Roma vendors
- Support the organisation and delivery with Roma Vendors of 1-2-1 and group training sessions and drop-ins
- Ensure that your work meets service standards and targets and complete surveys with vendors as required
- Involving Roma service users in the service design and delivery as local and national opportunities arise
- Adhere to all required policies and procedures including with regards to safeguarding, lone and safe working, case work management and expenses and finances
- Undertake any other duties as required by your manager (within reasonable expectations)
You need to be:
- Passionate about and committed to supporting those living in poverty
- Confident communicator face to face and on the phone in both Romanian and English, with ability to convey information clearly
- Able to build rapport with diverse individuals from the Roma community
- Knowledge and understanding of the challenges and inequalities that individuals from the Roma community may face in the UK
- Excellent time management and very organised, with the ability to complete tasks by agreed deadlines
- Good data entry skills
- Able to represent the organisation to other professionals and partner agencies
- Able to work with individuals in both one to one and group formats
- Able to follow guidelines and work within policies, seeking support from line manager as needed
- Willing to work in flexible locations including our community office, as well as visiting vendors at pitches and attending community meetings. This role is not suitable for home- based working.
Please use your cover letter to demonstrate how you meet each of the following requirements. We recommend addressing each requirement specifically within your application. Voluntary experience and lived experience are welcome as evidence of your relevant experience, knowledge and skills, as well as any work experience.
The role is offered as full time and fixed term until the 31st March 2026.
Salary and Benefits offered
- Salary of £25,207 per annum.
- Incremental holiday entitlement starting at 25 days per year plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time staff) plus paid leave to care for a sick child or grandchild and a sick or elderly relation
- Company Sick Pay
- Enhanced contribution to our workplace pension
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Training and development opportunities including an open learning library and management training schemes
- Health benefits include life cover, a health cash plan scheme which provides access to counselling and a range of therapies
- Please note that we reserve the right to review and amend our staff benefits and they do not form part of any contract of employment
- Blue Light Card benefit scheme
Workplace details
This role is based at either our Big Issue office in Finsbury Park, London, but you will be mostly be working out and about within the community.
Closing date - 08 June 2025 (23:59pm). Please note that we may interview before the role is closed so please apply asap.
Big Issue Group is striving towards Equal Opportunities. We particularly welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our sector, such as women in senior roles, and people with disabilities and from Black and Minority Ethnic communities.
Since 1991, The Big Issue has fought poverty by creating opportunities and supporting people to take control of their lives. Over time our organisation has grown and now The Big Issue Group consists of The Big Issue Company Ltd and Big Issue Invest Ltd (our social investment arm). In addition, we also have our sister charity The Big Issue Foundation.
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We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Night Support Worker to join our Learning Disabilities service in Tower Hamlets.
£28,808.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week.
Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
Our benefits include:
* Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
* Free DBS (take this out if BSW advert)
* Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
* Fully paid induction programme and further training
* ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
* Healthcare Cashplan through our partner Healthshield
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
* Online wellbeing resources
* A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)
* Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
Night Support Workers enable people with particular needs to manage their tenancies and live independent lives of their choosing in the community. Night Support Workers are responsible for ensuring continuity of a support service at night and for keeping customers and the building safe.
This role is initially 3 months fixed term contract.
The shift pattern for this role is as follows: 10 x 8 hour shift pattern per fortnight, to include every other weekend.
What you'll do:
- Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers and creating a positive atmosphere
- Working proactively with other members of the team to handle the service caseload and administrative responsibilities
- Conducting key work sessions as required, that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals
- Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of 'positive risk taking'
- Providing support with daily living activities, including practical assistance to support customers to independent living e.g. budgeting, cooking, establishing a night time routine
- Supporting customers to maintain a healthy environment and where appropriate assisting them to clean their accommodation and maintain good personal hygiene
- Supporting customer with administering medication and prescription.
- Assisting in the recording and reporting of customer incidents
- Managing customer referrals, completing assessments and obtaining and maintaining all relevant paperwork
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
About you:
- Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
- Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour
- Prefers working as part of a group or team
- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
- Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organized
- Able to apply the right balance of care and support dependant on the needs of the customer
- Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
What you'll bring:
Essential:
- NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent with some previous relevant sector work experience
- IT literate /basic IT proficient
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
* We focus on Excellence and innovation.
* We are Caring and Compassionate.
* We are Inclusive and Trusted.
* We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
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We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Night Support Worker to join our Learning Disabilities service in Tower Hamlets.
£28,808.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week.
Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
Our benefits include:
* Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
* Free DBS (take this out if BSW advert)
* Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
* Fully paid induction programme and further training
* ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
* Healthcare Cashplan through our partner Healthshield
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
* Online wellbeing resources
* A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)
* Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
Night Support Workers enable people with particular needs to manage their tenancies and live independent lives of their choosing in the community. Night Support Workers are responsible for ensuring continuity of a support service at night and for keeping customers and the building safe.
This role is initially 3 months fixed term contract.
The shift pattern for this role is as follows: 10pm to 8am for 10 nights every fortnight, including every other weekend. This is a waking night position and sleeping on shift is strictly forbidden.
What you'll do:
- Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers and creating a positive atmosphere
- Working proactively with other members of the team to handle the service caseload and administrative responsibilities
- Conducting key work sessions as required, that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals
- Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of 'positive risk taking'
- Providing support with daily living activities, including practical assistance to support customers to independent living e.g. budgeting, cooking, establishing a night time routine
- Supporting customers to maintain a healthy environment and where appropriate assisting them to clean their accommodation and maintain good personal hygiene
- Supporting customer with administering medication and prescription.
- Assisting in the recording and reporting of customer incidents
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
About you:
- Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
- Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour
- Prefers working as part of a group or team
- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
- Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organized
- Able to apply the right balance of care and support dependant on the needs of the customer
- Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
What you'll bring:
Essential:
- NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent with some previous relevant sector work experience
- IT literate /basic IT proficient
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
* We focus on Excellence and innovation.
* We are Caring and Compassionate.
* We are Inclusive and Trusted.
* We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
Please see our website for full Job Description
We are recruiting for Paid Media Specialist to join our team in London; the scope on this job involves….
Job Title: Paid Media Specialist
Location: Homeworking with the requirement to occasionally work at our Head Office (Vauxhall)
Salary: £38,674.05 per annum
Contract type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 37.5
Do you have experience managing paid media campaigns at both the strategic and practical delivery level, using your creativity to drive financial giving and advocacy actions?
Are you good at working with others, acting as an organisation’s expert in paid social, programmatic, PPC and display - ensuring campaigns are tracked, paced and optimised for maximum return?
Do you want to use your ‘superpowers’ to make a real change to the lives of women and girls?
If the answer is yes to all the above, then Refuge wants to hear from you!
We’re looking for our next Paid Media Specialist to join our high performing Digital Mobilisation and Engagement team at Refuge. You will be responsible for designing and implementing digital acquisition and paid media strategies that grow our supporter base, increase income and win campaigns. You’ll support teams across the organisation by providing specialist knowledge of digital paid media to improve the overall effectiveness and efficiency of our digital programme. An expert in digital acquisition and advertising, you’ll be experienced at setting up integrated campaigns across paid social, programmatic, PPC and display - ensuring campaigns are tracked and optimised for maximum return. You’ll also bring comprehensive knowledge of digital best practice and regularly stay on top of emerging trends, threats and opportunities.
As Paid Media Specialist, you’ll play a crucial role in facilitating the team’s aim to grow Refuge’s supporter base to half a million engaged supporters over the next three years. You will also work closely with other teams such as Campaigns, Policy and Public Fundraising, enabling our ambition to change attitudes and policies around domestic abuse, and raise funds to support Refuge’s vital work through digital acquisition and mobilisation.
This is a fabulous opportunity to join a fast-paced and energetic team. Refuge offers a variety of exciting opportunities to learn, develop and grow in your career. We recognise the value everyone brings to the organisation to achieve our aims and are dedicated to developing and rewarding our staff. We want kind and empathic people to work at Refuge, who believe in equality, diversity, and inclusion, are experts in their area of knowledge, want to make a positive difference and improve the lives of the women and children we support.
If this sounds like your next role, please apply today.
Closing date: 9.00am on 9 June 2025
Interview date: 16 June 2025
Benefits
URefuge offers a variety of exciting opportunities to learn, develop and grow in your career. We recognise the value everyone brings to the organisation to achieve our aims and are dedicated to developing and rewarding our staff. More details of our benefits can be found in Job Information Pack.