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Background to the role
In April 2024 we launched an ambitious five-year strategy. At the same time, in acknowledgement of the fact that if we are to deliver for older people we need to change as an organisation, we began a process of internal transformation.
Across the organisation trustees, staff and volunteers are working hard together to lead Age UK East London to become more professional, more collaborative and more sustainable. We are proud of the progress we have made; 95% of staff say they would recommend us as a place to work.
This new role along with a new Governance and Executive Support Coordinator role has been created to help us make faster progress towards achieving these transformational goals.
This appointment comes at the time of a review of our premises needs.
Job description
Job Purpose
Your role is an integral part of the central team with responsibility for procedures, systems that support the effective, efficient, and compliant managing of our premises, IT systems and some HR functions.
You will play a key role in delivering and maintaining our offices and facilities, and the IT services for the whole organisation alongside our retained IT consultants.
By providing high quality operational and administrative support you will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of our organisation. You will do this by:
- Supporting the Director of Finance and Operations in delivering and maintaining effective operational function at the charity. Including but not exclusively, Health & Safety, Insurance, Premises, Facilities, Vehicle Management, IT and CRM system services.
- Improving existing office systems and identifying opportunities to develop new systems and processes to enable people to work more collaboratively, efficiently, and effectively.
- Coordinating and implementing efficient HR processes and record-keeping, including recruitment, onboarding and training of staff.
- Being the key contact for staff and volunteers for all IT and premises matters including induction and training.
- Providing management for the maintenance and smooth running of the physical premises of the workplace ensuring they are safe and equipment is available and in good order.
Key Tasks
Coordinate and implement processes that relate to our staff
- Support the coordination of recruitment, pre-employment checks, onboarding, induction and training processes for new staff.
- Maintain accurate records of staff annual leave, mandatory training, DBS renewal, appraisals, and probation reviews and liaise with staff/managers as appropriate.
- Carry out workstation assessments as needed
Premises
- Act as the first line of support for premises and facilities across all our locations.
- Maintain secure and organised premises and facilities, which ensure colleagues, volunteers and visitors are safe and experience a welcoming environment.
- Serve as the first point of contact for all health & safety matters.
- Help establish and maintain safe working practices and policies and undertake basic risk assessment
- Act as the first point of contact for equipment requests; including being responsible for issuing and returning stock, regular stock checks and ordering stock as required.
- Managing relationships with facilities and other providers such as utilities, fire safety access, and cleaning
- Support the Director of Finance and Operations in developing and implementing a new premises strategy.
- Promote environmental awareness and encourage the charity in its adoption of a greener approach, e.g. recycling, energy use, carbon footprint reduction.
- Manage the two cleaners.
IT and systems
- Act as the first point of contact for IT and other technical support to staff, trustees and volunteers within the organisation
- Manage the relationship with our IT consultants to deliver contractual SLAs and policy updates.
- Coordinate IT stock purchases and monitor asset use across the organisation.
- Work effectively and efficiently with the outsourced ICT provider, Penelope
- Implement processes that maintain effective IT security.
- Assist in the onboarding and offboarding of employees, including software licences, logins, user processes, induction and IT systems training, and internal IT communication.
- Support the Director of Finance and Operations in developing and implementing a new ICT strategy.
General
- To meet regularly with line manager for support, supervision and appraisal.
- To attend team and staff meetings, (and other meetings) as required.
- To undertake any other duties within the competence of the post holder as may be required from time to time for the continued smooth running of Age UK East London.
- To undertake all training required to fulfil the role.
- To carry out the duties of the post in accordance with Age UK’s East London’s policies and procedures including EDI, Health & Safety, Confidentiality, Complaints, GDPR, Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults and Children.
Functional Links
- The role reports to The Director of Finance and Operations
- The role line manages the two cleaners
Person Specification
Research shows that while middle class white men tend to apply for job when they meet around 60% of the criteria, women, people from the global majority, and people from other marginalised groups that encounter systematic discrimination tend to apply only when they meet all criteria.So, if you think you have what it takes, but don’t meet every single aspect of the job description, please still apply!
Experience
Essential
- Experience providing IT and facilities support to the organisation.
- Experience coordinating facilities or office management across multiple locations.
- Experience supporting basic health & safety and premises management.
- Experience coordinating recruitment or onboarding processes
Desirable
- Voluntary sector experience.
- Experience with Salesforce or similar CRMs.
- Experience with implementing or supporting new systems.
- Experience managing IT or telecoms service contracts.
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
- Good technical skills to navigate various IT systems, highly organised, and solutions focused.
- Good understanding of health and safety compliance requirements and standards in the workplace.
- Understanding of confidentiality and data protection principles.
- Understanding of EDI and a commitment to working in an anti-racist and non-discriminatory way.
- Understanding of HR processes (recruitment, induction, probation, appraisals).
Skills/Attributes
Essential
- Confident communicator, able to liaise with third-party suppliers (e.g. IT consultants, cleaners, utility providers).
- Ability to manage multiple streams of work (HR, facilities, IT) with strong attention to detail and prioritisation skills.
- High level IT skills in Microsoft (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Understanding of IT networks/infrastructure.
- Verbal & Written Communication: Must be able to communicate clearly, professionally and tactfully with internal and external stakeholders.
- Time Management: Ability to prioritise tasks and manage multiple deadlines.
- Attention to Detail: Must be able to ensure accuracy in communication, scheduling, and documentation and take accurate minutes.
- Can demonstrate AUKEL values (accountable, kind, flexible, inclusive, collaborative) in the way the service is delivered.
- Commitment to learning and development and reflective practise.
Desirable
- Good understanding of the capabilities and potential of 365
- Advanced AI skills
Additional Requirements
- As Age UK East London works with children and vulnerable adults the post holder will be required to have a satisfactory enhanced DBS certificate. A criminal record will not necessarily, but may be, a bar to obtaining a position with the organisation.
Additional Information
- This job description is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather to clearly define the fundamental purpose, responsibilities and deliverables for the role.
- In addition to the contents of this role description, employees are expected to undertake any and all other reasonable and related tasks allocated by line management.
- Should you be successful in this role this job description will not form part of your terms and conditions.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Working Well Trust is a mental health and employment charity in London. All of our projects share the aim of improving the lives of people with mental health support needs, learning disabilities and/or complex issues through training and employment.
We are recruiting Employment Advisors to join our IPS service, you will be based in Enfield, working 35 hours per week. The service has been awarded the IPS Grow quality mark and adheres closely to the principles of the IPS model in supporting people in to employment. This role will be working with clients who have mental health support needs, wanting to gain paid employment.
Experience of employment support is not essential, it is more important that you share our passion and commitment to employment as an integral aspect of wellbeing and supporting people to find the right job for them. You will receive training on the IPS model and in supporting people with mental health issues. We welcome applications from people with lived experience of mental health, either personally or through a close contact.
You need to have a desire to support people to achieve their employment goals, and the ability to multitask and manage your workload effectively. Good organisation skills are essential for this role, in addition to an interest in mental health, and the role it plays in the workplace. The successful candidate will need to become comfortable in approaching employers, and showcase the advantages of our service in order to work with them to recruit our clients to fill vacancies and sustain employment.
You will work with clients (managing a caseload) who have mental health support needs, to assist them in securing sustainable paid employment in line with their preferences. You will deliver the IPS approach (for which training will be given); providing person centred support and guidance to clients, whilst building positive relationships with local employers to enable clients to move into suitable employment.
You will work as part of a mental health team (NHS Trust) maintaining positive and integrated relationships, fostering a holistic approach to recovery through employment. You will work closely with clinical teams, providing a coordinated approach that always remains client led. You will also be working to targets whilst maintaining a high-quality service.
If you would like to discuss this role please see the Job Description for contact details.
Please click apply to send your CV after answering the screening questions.
Staff benefits include an employer contribution to a personal or workplace pension equivalent to 6% of gross salary. 30 days annual leave plus paid public holidays (FTE).
Working Well Trust is an equal opportunities and Confident about Disabilities.
Closing date: Monday 18th August (09:00). Please note, we will be actively interviewing during this time and may close the vacancy early.
Telephone interviews: w/c 18th August
Final Stage interviews: TBC
Please upload your CV and answer the screening questions, the cover letter is an optional addition. Please make sure you have highlighted in your application how you meet the person specification for this position.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Pathway Administrators sits within The Green House (TGH) under the direction of the Service Manager and Clinical Manager. They will be part of a busy and friendly team and responsible for supporting children, young people and families with accessing our frontline services. The post holders will be the first point of contact for families and professionals wishing to make referrals to our service. They will lead on allocations to our Frontline Services and respond to Subject Access Requests and Pre-Trial Therapy Notes Requests alongside the Service Manager and Data Protection Officer. They are also responsible for day-to-day administration of the whole service. The key duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description are shared by both post holders. The normal place of work is The Green House, Bristol, however it may be necessary from time to time to attend meetings and events elsewhere.
Why The Green House?
The Green House is the only specialist service in Bristol, Bath & Northeast Somerset and South Gloucestershire supporting children, young people, and families who have experienced sexual abuse. Our distinct approach is:
1. Evidence-based, guided by research and best practices.
2. Led by the voices of young people and their families.
3. Centred on community and connection.
4. Focused on the transformational power of the creative arts.
In 2022, we transitioned from a single therapy option to a whole family, community-based model which provides a more accessible and comprehensive approach to support, whilst reducing wait times by 63%. Though we deliver a local service, our work is influencing the national response to child sexual abuse. We provide national training on pre-trial therapy and survivor-led leadership programmes. It is an exciting time to join us as we establish our new service model, deliver a new strategy and look to increase both our local and national visibility. You will be joining an ambitious team who work tirelessly to improve the lives of children, young people and families who have experienced sexual abuse.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
1. Provide a trauma-informed contact via telephone, email, website contact form, voicemail, or text message for Children, Young People and Families referred to TGH, including self-referrals.
2. Provide information about what support services are available and refer/facilitate access to internal, or external support services.
3. Input Request for Support Forms (Referrals) into the case management system.
4. Communicate closely with clients and keep them informed of any wait times, action taken or referrals made on their behalf.
5. Gather information from other professionals at the point of referral or allocation as advised by the Clinical Manager and Service Manager.
6. Take part in promoting services including talks and training to organisations based in key agencies across Avon and Somerset to support staff, volunteers, and clients to build trust and understanding about TGH, our referral pathways and services.
7. To work with the Service Manager and Clinical Manager to manage and co-ordinate appointments for our services, updating our database and associated spreadsheets.
8. Attend organisational meetings as required and communicate effectively with
relevant colleagues across the TGH team.
9. Support with administrative tasks across the organisation including support to the Senior Leadership Team where appropriate with administrative tasks.
10. Maintain accurate, confidential records of all contacts and interventions with Children, Young People and Families/professionals, ensuring timely documentation using internal systems e.g., Oasis.
11. Commit to self-care and participate in line management, annual appraisal, clinical supervision, training and contribute to team communication and operational improvements.
12. Support the Research Team and Services Team to actively gather feedback from clients and professionals.
13. Maintain documentation and manuals associated with the role as and when required (alongside the Service Manager).
14. Respond to Subject Access Requests and Pre-Trial Therapy Notes Requests in partnership with the Service Manager and Data Protection Officer.
15. Produce professional letters to advocate on behalf of Children, Young People and Families and manage client post.
16. Assess risk and report safeguarding concerns in line with the Green House Policies, maintain up-to-date safeguarding training, and stay informed on relevant legislation about child sexual abuse and procedures.
17. Work within professional boundaries and comply with data protection legislation, confidentiality and information sharing policy and procedures and all legislation connected to your work.
18. Ensure that all work is carried out in line with Health and Safety and other policies outlined in The Green House Bristol’s Employee Induction Pack and Handbook.
19. To contribute to the ongoing development of the organisation by helping to improve systems and procedures.
20. Take a positive and proactive approach to problem solving to manage a varied workload and contribute to a positive working environment.
21. To work within the values of The Green House.
Although the core duties are set out within this Job Description, a flexible approach to work is essential. The Green House is developing and adapting to meet Children, Young People and Families’ needs. The Pathway Administrators may be required to adapt their working styles to accommodate changes in the pathway. This may include navigating conversations about risk with Children, Young People and Families.
Please refer to the full job description and person specification before applying. Please also refer to the 'How to apply' section.
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Title: Partnerships Account Manager
Location: Gilwell Park, Chingford, London (with hybrid working )
Salary: £39,560 per annum, Band F, Level 3 (inclusive of Outer London Weighting)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week)
Join a team with purpose. Help us grow impactful partnerships that give young people skills for life.
We’re looking for a highly organised and motivated Partnerships Account Manager to join our busy and friendly fundraising team.
In this role, you’ll manage a portfolio of exciting partnerships—including Omaze and HSBC UK—and play a key part in delivering income, impact, and long-term value.
As our Partnerships Account Manager, Key responsibilities:
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Managing and growing key corporate and funding partnerships
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Ensuring partnerships are delivered, renewed, and where possible expanded
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Leading on partner communications, reporting, and invoicing
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Collaborating across departments to meet partnership objectives
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Maintaining accurate CRM records (we use RENxt)
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Representing the Scouts at meetings, events, and networking opportunities
What we are looking for in our Partnership Account Manager:
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Strong communication and relationship-building skills
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Experience managing corporate or funding partnerships
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Proven ability to deliver targets in a fundraising or commercial setting
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Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
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A self-starter with a positive, team-oriented mindset
Benefits:
- We are an award-winning Charity of the Year (Charity Times Awards 2022) with over 400 employees across multiple locations across the country.
- 28 days holiday and going up to 32 days after 2 years’ service plus additional days at Christmas
- Flexible working hours
- Work in a way that suits you, your role and your department
- Double matching pension up to 10% of gross salary
- Family Friendly employer with generous family leave
- Learning and Development/training opportunities via our internal learning hub
For a full list of our benefits click .
Closing date for applications: 23:59pm Sunday 3rd August 2025
First interview will be held w/c 11th August 2025
Second interviews, if required, will take place on 18th August 2025
Strictly no agencies.
The Scouts is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We offer flexible working arrangements to support diverse needs and lifestyles, ensuring that our teams can thrive both professionally and personally. We welcome and encourage applicants from all walks of life, believing that varied perspectives strengthen our innovation and community. Your unique experiences and ideas are essential to our success, and we look forward to hearing from all voices.
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Mothers' Union is a global Christian movement working with people of all faiths and none to develop communities, strengthen families and advocate for change. Our members are active in 83 countries and work tirelessly to serve their communities to build a future where everyone thrives.
Founded in 1876, Mothers’ Union is a women-led volunteer movement, with a membership of 4 million people around the world, 36,000 of whom live in the UK and Ireland. Based on Christian fellowship, members express their faith through action in their local communities, aiming to create a world where every individual can reach their full potential, by stopping poverty, injustice and violence.
The movement is supported by a central staff team of some 27, based in Westminster, London
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- Managing and supporting recruitment related activities and other HR processes, including onboarding
- Ongoing maintenance of HR records, policies and procedures
- Making best use of Croner HR services under existing contract
- Lead contact for external IT services provider for provision of laptops and set up for new starters
- Provision of basic HR training and updates to line managers
- Administration of annual performance management and salary uplift process
- Monitoring and assessment of staff development and training needs in conjunction with department heads
- Creation of draft payroll data for onward provision to payroll bureau, and update of data for pensions provider
- Administration of ongoing Health and safety compliance in conjunction with Croner
Person Specification
Essential
- CIPD Level 5
- At least 3 years professional experience in generalist HR roles
- Successful track record of delivery
- Strong interpersonal skills, adept at working with people at all levels in a range of organisations
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- All Microsoft Office programs
- Ability to work autonomously
Desirable
- Experience of BrightHR or other comparable products
- 3rd sector experience
Benefits
- 25 days of annual leave (full time) plus up to 4 days of leave (full time) given at the discretion of Mothers’ Union.
- Employer pension contribution of 6.5%.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
- Two volunteering days per calendar year.
- One away day per calendar year.
- Enhanced sick pay.
- Bereavement leave & Compassionate leave
- Season ticket loan.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Employee assistance programme.
- Eye care voucher and an allowance towards glasses.
Work Location/Hybrid Working Pattern:
This role will be based at our Head Office in central London. Mothers’ Union operates a hybrid working model. Staff are required to work an aggregate minimum of 90 days per calendar year (pro rata for part timers) at our Head Office, Mary Sumner House in central London. Tuesdays are our anchor days where every staff member is expected to be at the office. The 90 days includes anchor Tuesdays. In addition, Thursday is a core working day where part time staff are expected to work, either at home or from the office as needed.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this position, please apply by sending your CV and a Cover Letter via Charity Jobs. The Cover Letter should clearly outline how your skills match the main responsibilities of the role. Please note – only applications with a cover letter, alongside a CV, will be considered.
Application Deadline
The deadline for applications is 10 August 2025 at 5:00 pm. Due to the number of applications we may receive, we will not be able to individually respond to each applicant. Kindly note, we will only be getting in touch with the applicants shortlisted for an interview. We aim to get in touch with the shortlisted candidates after the application deadline. We will be conducting interviews for suitable candidates as we go along and may fill the role before the closing date.
Equal Opportunity
Mothers’ Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to create an inclusive environment for all employees.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Do you have experience designing and implementing humanitarian capacity strengthening programmes for local and national humanitarian actors?
At Tearfund, we believe that local humanitarian actors should be enabled to take the lead in the management of disaster risk and response in their communities wherever possible. The Localisation Programmes Manager plays a key role in outworking Tearfund's localisation vision and objectives including oversight of Tearfund's flagship disaster management capacity assessment (DMCA) programme, as well as providing support to broader humanitarian capacity strengthening, advocacy and internal systems change .
This global role contributes towards Tearfund's 'Crisis to Resilience' (C2R) corporate priority, and will work across a number of regional, country and global teams in order to deliver on key objectives.
The successful candidate will focus on a number of key areas, including:
- Develop, coordinate and support disaster risk management capacity strengthening initiatives
- Manage Tearfund's ongoing Disaster Management Capacity Assessment (DMCA) Programme, and develop plans to transition DMCA to be regionally led
- Support the review and implementation of Tearfund's localisation roadmap, including monitoring organisational progress against targets
- Promoting good practice in humanitarian capacity strengthening internally and externally
- Support in the application of Tearfund's commitment to localisation (e.g. country level localisation initiatives and the application of Tearfund's localisation roadmap) and engage with external networks and organisations on this issue
- Provide support to the development of an adapted approach for working with churches in emergencies
You will be highly organised, self-motivated and able to multi-task in the face of competing deadlines. Excellent written and spoken English is essential.
You will have proven experience in the following areas:
- Substantial experience in partner-led humanitarian programming
- Experienced mentor
- Experience advising on and/or managing capacity strengthening programmes for NGOs
- Experience supporting local/national actors in assurance processes, including compliance
- Working collaboratively with peer organisations in emergency response and disaster risk management work
- Project and budget management experience
- Working cross-culturally
Are you the person we are looking for?
Contract: This is a full time, 1 year fixed term contract.
Travel: Applicants must be willing to travel (up to 8 weeks per year).
Hybrid working in the UK: This role is eligible for hybrid working in the UK and you will be required to work from the Teddington Tearfund office and from your home by agreement with the line manager.
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and those from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds (in our UK workforce) as these groups are currently under-represented at Tearfund.
All applicants must be committed to Tearfund's Christian beliefs.
The recruitment process will include specific checks related to safeguarding. In addition, personal identification information will be submitted against a Watchlist database to check against criminal convictions as a counter-terror measure.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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GUCE Communications Manager Role
Community Energy is gaining momentum nationally, where people are increasingly coming together to take control of their own energy supplies. Grand Union Community Energy (GUCE, pronounced “juice”) is looking to see communities along the Grand Union canal in Hertfordshire enjoy a clean and resilient energy system that benefits all. We develop, support and promote renewable energy and energy efficiency projects for local communities from Watford to Tring, and build householder resilience by helping them reduce their bills and energy use.
We are seeking a Communications Manager for one day per week. Depending on the skills of the applicant the same individual could also cover aspects of other roles we are looking to fill.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for a person with experience in communications and marketing campaigns to join our small but expanding team. We are looking to extend reach, build our network and develop a stronger online presence across our different project areas.
The role will include the development and execution of a Communications and Marketing Strategy for the organisation. Alongside the strategic planning of our comms work, the role will also include creating materials and content for campaigns to engage members of the public, potential partners, funders and investors.
As our Communications Manager you will play a leading role in delivering our contribution to the two-year National Lottery funded project ‘Community Energy People’.
Key responsibilities will include:
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Developing and executing a Communications and Marketing Strategy, to build GUCE's brand, support existing project events, hiring, volunteer opportunities, and initiatives.
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Assisting the Development Officer and PM in communications to stakeholders and the public for projects, using the REGEN guide as the basis.
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Ensuring a steady flow of social media content that supports our projects and campaigns, on various platforms; mainly Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
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Creating and sharing engaging content, including text images and videos that promote GUCE and its key values. This may include attending in-person events on occasion to capture content.
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Ensuring that the social media strategy aligns with GUCE goals and values
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Being aware of current social media trends and evaluating how GUCE can best participate
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Monitoring client engagement and interacting with clients and local groups on social media posts and platforms
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Creating on and offline materials, including blogs, leaflets, explainers, case studies, and FAQs to support our community engagement and fundraising work
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Working with the rest of the team to create materials that support the development of local Community Energy initiatives
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Undertaking website updates
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Producing a quarterly newsletter using Mailchimp, including news and gathering images from the wider team
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Setting up and running events and online meetings in various formats
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Providing regular written and verbal updates to the Board and other team members
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Advocating for the organisation's mission and objectives to promote renewable energy and energy efficiency adoption within the community.
Skills & Experience
Required
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You will have worked in an environment where you have developed a good command of communications/campaign management.
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Proven experience of delivering successful social media campaigns.
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Strong creative mindset.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Canva, and knowledge of multiple online marketing channels and scheduling platforms such as Meta Business Suite.
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Exceptional organisation and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others, combining professionalism and warmth.
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Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
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Ability to initiate conversations with various stakeholders, work as part of a team, and develop collaborations and partnerships.
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A commitment or interest in sustainability.
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A commitment to diversity and anti-discriminatory practice.
Desirable
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Knowledge of the renewable energy and energy efficiency sectors, sustainable development, and community engagement.
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Experience with the Monday platform.
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Experience of persuading, influencing and negotiating successfully with a range of stakeholders and an understanding of how to engage with a range of diverse audiences.
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Understanding of social media analytics, SEO and Google analytics for impact measurement.
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Photography skills.
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Videography/Video editing skills for social media.
Terms and Conditions
Salary: Pro-rated salary for 1 day per week, £7,000 to £9,500 per annum (£34,000 to £47,000 full time equivalent) depending on experience plus 3% pension contribution.
Hours: 1 day per week (7.5 hours). The working hours can be flexible.
Location: Home-working, ideally within the GUCE catchment area from Watford to Tring.
You will need to travel to meet stakeholders, attend relevant meetings and visit potential sites. You may be called upon to work outside office hours.
Contractual arrangements: 12 months fixed term with the opportunity to extend, subject to 3 months’ probation.
There is a notice period of four weeks from both sides
Holidays: The equivalent of 28 days per annum excluding Bank Holidays, pro-rata for the part-time nature of the post.
Reporting to: John Bell, Chair
Start date: As soon as possible
Equal opportunities
We actively encourage people of all backgrounds, ages, races, religions, belief systems, sexual orientations and gender identities to apply for this role. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups. We are working towards being a Disability Confident employer and are open to discussing how best to make that work with our successful candidate.
We are committed to offering an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Please let us know if you have a disability (as defined under the Equality Act, 2010) that you would like to declare. Please also let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments that we can make to ensure that the application process is as accessible to you as possible.
How to apply
Please apply via Charity Job.
Closing date:
19.8.2025 by 23:30
If you have any questions regarding the role or your application please get in touch via the email address on the GUCE website.
Funding for this role is provided through the Community Energy People Project
Thanks to National Lottery players, Community Energy Pathways has been awarded £1.5M from The National Lottery Community Fund, the largest community funder in the UK, to deliver its Community Energy People project over three years. The Community Energy People project will enable 11 community energy groups across 11 counties to employ people for the first time, recruit more volunteers and deliver more projects, and faster. The new workforce will represent our diverse community. Community Energy Pathways will provide training and mentoring to those groups, as well as governance, HR and marketing support.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Hearing Dogs for Deaf People – Partnership Account Manager (Payroll Giving)
Location: Options for role to be site-based (Buckinghamshire or East Yorkshire), hybrid or home-based contract with regular UK travel for partner meetings and events.
Salary: £50,000 per annum.
Contract: Permanent, full-time hours.
Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, whose mission is to see a time when no deaf person feels alone, is seeking a proactive and relationships-driven Partnerships Account Manager for managing and growing a portfolio of corporate partners.
Hearing Dogs for Deaf People has been creating life-changing partnerships between hearing dogs and deaf recipients since 1982. As well as acting as an ear to their partners and alerting them to sounds, the charity’s clever and expertly trained dogs help deaf people to live life with confidence and independence, whilst providing love, companionship and emotional support.
Following on from a strategic review, the charity is now looking to build a new Income Generation Directorate, to enable them to transform many more lives across the UK. This role will be critical to help Hearing Dogs reach their goals to diversify income, expand their portfolio and accelerate income from mission-aligned businesses.
Reporting to the Head of Corporate Partnerships, this role will take a lead on nurturing existing partnerships and developing new ones, with a specific focus on increasing income through employee engagement and payroll giving schemes. It will also ensure that each partnership is maximised and aligned with Hearing Dogs’ mission and fundraising goals.
The post-holder will work closely with internal teams and corporate supporters to deliver engaging campaigns, employee fundraising, volunteering opportunities and impactful communications that help raise income and awareness for the charity.
It is a role that will require excellent stewardship, creativity and commercial awareness skills for mutual value – that means you will need strong relationship management and excellent communication skills. A background in corporate fundraising will be essential, alongside the ability to identify and maximise the potential of corporate support opportunities, including financial and in-kind support. You will also have experience of managing charity-of-the-year partnerships or working with employee fundraising programmes.
This is an exciting opportunity to help expand a portfolio of meaningful, long-term corporate partnerships for an organisation that is changing lives every day, with the flexibility of working remotely or spending time at Hearing Dogs’ stunning bases in Buckinghamshire or Yorkshire, with friendly and passionate staff and their four-legged friends.
If you want to lead the pack and help deaf people live well with hearing loss Please download our Candidate Pack for further information [PDF], which includes details on how to apply.
Closing date: Monday 11th August, 9.00 am.
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Our client is a leading specialist credit and political risk insurance broker with clients that include first-tier global investment banks, development finance institutions, commodity traders and corporates and we have offices in London, Belgium, Singapore, and New York. Annually, 10% of net profits from The Group is allocated to philanthropy and since 2015, the Foundation has partnered with charities and social enterprises across more than 20 countries, supporting over 100 programmes.
To date, the Foundation has focused on supporting partners which promote health, education and social mobility in Africa, Asia, Europe and the US. It has also created a social enterprise Represent, to platform work by UK creatives from lower socio-economic backgrounds and since 2020, has produced four plays and three short films.
Prospectus is delighted to be working with our client to recruit a Foundation Management Role to join the team in a part-time role (3 or 4 days per week). The person in this role will ideally be London-based, and would be expected to work from the East London office for 1 or 2 days per week.
The role:
In the Foundation Management Role, you will be responsible for coordinating and executing a wide range of activities that support the Foundation's mission and operations. The ideal candidate is organised, proactive, and passionate about social impact, with strong communication and project management skills.
This will involve coordinating annual workshops and bursary awards with the London Academy of Excellence, Tottenham (LAET), supporting graduate engagement at careers fairs, and managing the LAET Alumni Mentoring Programme including mentor recruitment, matching, and insight events.
You will identify and promote group volunteering opportunities across regions, encourage staff participation, and maintain Foundation communications including website updates and content sharing on TexNet and LinkedIn. You'll support Foundation reps in planning quarterly market events and the annual London market challenge, and deliver Foundation overviews during new joiner inductions using key materials.
The role includes presenting Foundation updates on group calls approximately three times per year, reviewing and reporting on IVAR Open & Trusting grant-making commitments annually, and participating in accountability discussions every two years. You'll engage with the London Funders Network and sector learning events, provide regular updates to trustees, and contribute to strategic discussions. You'll also prepare and deliver an annual presentation for the company offsite, recruit and onboard new Foundation reps annually, support their regional initiatives, identify training opportunities for our Charity Staff Support & Development Fund, and manage our Sponsorship and Emergency Funds.
Finally, you'll identify and liaise with charity partners aligned with trustee priorities, manage reporting, and oversee Foundation budget planning and grant scheduling in collaboration with Finance.
The person:
The successful candidate will have:
- Strong organisational and project management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Ability to coordinate with internal teams and external partners
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and collaboration tools
- Passion for social impact and community engagement
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
This role offers excellent prospects for personal and professional development within the organisation, with exciting growth potential and a consistent organisational desire to innovate and increase impact across all regions.
The Group as a whole has a culture of teamwork and solidarity, a reputation for expertise, hard work, and innovation in addition to empathy, integrity and fairness, embracing individuality and empowerment in a happy and enjoyable working environment.
The Group is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone's unique talents and perspectives are valued. As a neurodiverse inclusive employer, we welcome applications from neurodivergent individuals and strive to create an environment where everyone can thrive. Texel's dedicated Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) committee champions initiatives to ensure that the organisation's workplace is accessible and accommodating for all.
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Science engagement, providing the science that inspires support
Science Communications Manager (known internally as Science Engagement Manager)
£36,000 - £42,000 plus
Reports to: Senior Science Engagement Manager
Directorate: ?Research & Innovation?
Contract: ?Maternity cover 12 month Fixed Term Contract?
Hours: ?Full time 35 hours per week?
Location: ?Stratford, London? ?Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office)? and occasional national travel for events
Closing date: 10 August 2025 23:55
This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found, therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment. Please let us know if there is anything about the recruitment process that you would like to discuss, in particular if there are any changes or adjustments that would make it easier for you to apply. Please contact or 020 3469 8400 as soon as possible.
Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.
Recruitment process: Competency based interview, presentation and written task
Interview dates: Tuesday 26 and Wednesday 27 August
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.
The Science Communications Manager is a key role where you will work with fundraising, marketing and communications teams to co-create and deliver compelling stories about Cancer Research UK's research and its impact. This work is central to inspiring people to support the charity and to believe that we're the solution to beating cancer.
You'll use various mediums from written content to presentations, videos and interactive activities. Here's some examples of the impactful work the team have done previously: , , and .
We're looking for someone with excellent science communication skills. You'll have the expertise and creative flair to produce accurate, inspiring, and relevant content and be able to communicate confidently with a wide variety of audiences. We're always looking for new ways to connect with our audiences so the more innovative you can be the better.
This role also offers development opportunities, such as being involved in cross-organisation project groups and access to organisation-wide personal development training. As part of a team of 17 science communications specialists you'll also have the opportunity to learn from your peers through our in-team core skills training, giving and receiving feedback on your work to stretch and develop your science storytelling skills.
What will I be doing?
Creating impactful scientific stories by seeking out and distilling complex scientific information into engaging content that can inspire our diverse audiences to support Cancer Research UK's mission.
Creating and delivering presentations, written summaries, video content, interactive activities and event experiences. This includes providing expert media opinion and attending occasional events and meetings across the country to deliver inspiring science talks.
Evaluating the impact that content is having, using this to inform new content and concepts and to improve ways of working.
Developing in-depth knowledge of Cancer Research UK's research portfolio and organisation priorities, keeping up to date with the latest developments and ensuring strategic goals are promoted. Using this knowledge to shape content ideas to maximise their impact and ensure they reflect the diversity of people affected by cancer and our research community.
Safeguarding Cancer Research UK's brand and ensuring the accuracy of the charity's science communications. This includes reviewing and editing fundraising content.
Developing close working relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders, gaining clear insights into the specific requirements and priorities of different audiences to identify and influence choice of appropriate content.
Promoting the skills and expertise of the team to maintain and develop partnerships across the organisation.
Working with key financial support teams to provide due diligence on selection of research options available for donor funding and advising fundraisers on restricted income.
What skills are we looking for?
Excellent scientific knowledge essential. A higher degree (PhD or MSc) in biomedical or related field, or significant work experience in a scientific environment, desirable.
A passion for and proven experience in delivering bold and creative science communications to different audiences essential.
Demonstrable experience in collaborative project management and proven ability to build trust and collaborate with multiple stakeholders.
Enthusiasm and ability to keep up to date with the latest in cancer research essential.
Some experience working with charity fundraisers desirable.
Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.
Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination
Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism
Human: Act to have a positive impact on people
Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively
We're looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.
If you're interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we'd still love to hear from you.
What will I gain?
We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.
You can explore our benefits by visiting our .
How do I apply?
We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively.
For more information on this career opportunity please or contact us at .
For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on: , , , and .
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Responsible to: Longfield Hall Trust (‘LHT’) Board
Salary: paid monthly at rate of £27.50 per hour
Contract: 12 months, with potential for extension
Hours of Work: 14 hours a week (2 days per week) at least one of the days per week at Longfield Hall. We will launch an all-day café (10.30 to 3.30pm) on Thursday 4 September.
Background:
Longfield Hall Trust (LHT) manages the historic Longfield Hall, offering a range of cultural experiences and classes for all ages. Our new Memory Café project aims to support dementia patients and their carers by providing a welcoming space for social and recreational activities. The Café will offer dementia friendly activities (including karaoke, bingo, arts/crafts and immersive theatre/dance shows) to empower dementia patients to enjoy regular social, cognitive and physical activities.
Alongside supporting patients, the Memory Café will create a highly supportive environment for carers. This will enable carers to take some 'time out' while remaining nearby in a safe space where both carers and patients can socialize more widely. Furthermore, the Café will provide access to information about relevant local services, ensuring comprehensive support for all attendees.
We are also providing a dementia care-worker who will support the Memory Café manager and enable us to support a broad range of dementia patients and their carers.
Main duties and responsibilities:
Roles and responsibilities:
- To manage the Memory Café service for people living with dementia and their carers.
- To coordinate and deliver a stimulating programme of weekly sessions of the Memory Café at Longfield Hall together with our collaborators/partners/external agencies.
- To lead the coordination and facilitation of the Memory Café, providing a welcoming and supportive space.
- To undertake assessments, risk assessments and including home visits of new participants to ensure group suitability and engagement.
- To liaise with carers, family members, and professionals to support participant wellbeing.
- To help plan and deliver a range of personalised activities to create a lively and stimulating environment.
- To take responsibility for evaluating the service and report writing.
- To take the lead in the team for the implementation of a comprehensive service of care and support for participants.
- To ensure all sessional facilitators have materials required for sessions by liaising with Memory Café Care Worker.
- To actively participate in the development of improvements for the service.
- To support people with care needs, including those living with mild - moderate dementia and complex needs.
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To understand the changing needs of older people, including those with mild to moderate to advanced Dementia.
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To arrange transport as needed.
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To assist with handling monies for transport and reimbursement
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To provide dementia advice and support signposting and making referrals to external agencies as and when the need arises.
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Awareness of safeguarding, and health and safety responsibilities.
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To build referral relationships with external agencies.
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To recruit, train and supervise volunteers.
Registered Charity
1 - 5
Longfield Hall is a classic village/community hall but also a small-scale performance venue.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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As Senior Grants Manager, Environment and Communities, you will identify, assess, and manage grants that contribute to these evolving areas of interest.
A particular focus of the role will be developing strategic grants and partnerships that contribute to Environmental Sustainability. This is a developing area of interest, supporting activity that restores the natural environment and enabling practices such as nature friendly farming and community growing. Current grantees include the Sustainable Food Trust, the Wildlife Trust, and local farmer clusters.
The Foundation has recently launched a ‘Green Fund’ pilot, supporting Buckinghamshire grantees to deliver progress in environmental sustainability. The role will lead on the delivery of this programme.
As well as developing relationships with external stakeholders you will also closely collaborate with colleagues, making connections between grants and activities at Waddesdon Manor. In particular, working closely with the Rothschild Foundation’s Sustainability and Conservation Department and the Education & Learning Department.
The role will also support the development and assessment of grants to the Rothschild Foundation’s Community Fund which is open to not for profit organisations in Buckinghamshire who support local communities, with a particular focus on disadvantage.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic development of our Environment programme, including current explorations in community growing, nature friendly farming and nature restoration.
- Leading on the delivery of a ‘Green Fund’ pilot, supporting grantees and funded activities. This will include working closely with the Evaluation and Impact Manager and Operations Manager to review the programme and make recommendations for future delivery to Grants Committee
- Maintaining an overview of the portfolio of ‘Environment’ grants, sharing learning and identifying connections across grantees
- Keeping up to date on sector development, identify funding gaps, and emerging opportunities.
- Identifying and supporting potential applicants, conducting visits, guiding proposal development, and ensuring due diligence standards are met
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with grantees, conducting six-monthly catch up conversations, visiting funded activity and acting as a ‘critical friend’
- Supporting the delivery of our Communities funding, including assessment of applications to the Community Fund and occasional Trustee related community grants
- Producing regular updates for Trustees, including project updates and data insights, and contribute to creative ways of sharing the impact of our funding
You will be a great fit if...
You are a highly motivated, dynamic, and experienced individual with experience in thinking and working strategically. You will also be used to taking the lead to develop new areas of work, and have experience working in environmental or conservation sectors with a strong understanding of nature-based solutions and ecological restoration.
You have a genuine commitment to tackling inequality and supporting under represented groups as well.
Please view our full job description for more details.
Registered Charity
101 - 500
Our areas of interest are Arts and Culture and Regenerative Food and Farming, where we make a number of multi-year investments each year.
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Challenge Events Programme Manager
Permanent
Full time (34.5 hours), we are open to a conversation about how you work these hours
Location – Hybrid split between home and our London Office
£35,200 - £39,200 per annum
About the role
In this rewarding role, you will manage a portfolio of third party running, hiking and cycling events with the objective of raising over £1 million for people living with cancer.
You will be responsible for recruitment through paid and organic marketing and providing a sector-leading stewardship journey to ensure our supporters feel engaged and inspired from the moment they sign-up. You will also be responsible for multiple aspects of event delivery and have the opportunity to collaborate with teams across the organisation.
You'll be line managing a Challenge Events Assistant who will play an important role in supporting your events programme, so strong relationship- building and nurturing skills will be key to help them develop and feel supported
This role includes weekend work, primarily attending events to support participants in person, therefore attending events is an essential part of this role. Time off in lieu will be provided for weekend commitments. A full UK driving licence is desirable, and we welcome applications from individuals who are comfortable driving a van or open to training and support in doing so.
This is truly a special role, where you will work on a wide range of programmed events, meet our amazing supporters, use your skills and experience to work in a varied role covering marketing, stewardship and logistics and help us raise vital funds for Macmillan services to support people living with cancer.
About you:
- Experienced in project management and time management skills – able to manage multiple projects to deadlines
- Experienced in relationship management skills – ability to build and develop relationships while conversing with a variety of people in different situations
- Experience delivering supporter journeys and marketing campaigns
- Event management experience
- Industry/Market knowledge: experience of fundraising, data protection laws, incident management practices, and health and safety best practice
Any offers on this role are made subject to a criminal records disclosure check or equivalent.
In return, we offer a range of benefits including:
- 25 days holiday plus flexible bank holiday options
- Pension matched up to 7.5%
- 120+ learning and development offers, with access to external professional qualifications
- Flexible working patterns, such as compressed hours, flexibility to work earlier or later around our core working hours of 10am-4pm
- Holiday buying and selling scheme, life insurance, free wills, retail discounts and much more
About us
At Macmillan you'll find talented people working together to do whatever it takes to support people living with cancer. We're going all out to find even better ways to help even more people who need our support. Our values are at the heart of who we are and everything we do, inspiring our thinking and guiding our actions.
Our new organisational strategy sets out how we’ll fight even harder to make every pound raised count for even more. With your help, we’ll transform cancer care for good.
Recruitment Process
Application deadline is Sunday 3rd August 2025 at 23:59 pm with planned interviews on Monday 11th August 2025
To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for this role, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed.
Registered Charity
More than 1000
At Macmillan you'll find talented people working together to do whatever it takes to support people living with cancer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Make a Real Difference Through Volunteer Management
New Role: Volunteering Development Officer (Part-Time, 20 hrs/week)
Salary: £18,481.60 (pro-rated from £34,653 FTE)
Location: Hybrid – Cheadle & home-based with travel across Greater Manchester
Hours: 20 per week (occasional evenings/weekends to cover events)
Reports to: Head of Workforce Analytics & Operations
Are you a clear, confident communicator who can engage a variety of audiences — from volunteers to internal teams — both in person and online?
Do you enjoy motivating and inspiring others to achieve shared goals?
Can you manage complex relationships with professionalism and positivity?
Are you highly organised, with excellent time management and the ability to prioritise and collaborate effectively?
If so, you could be the person we’re looking for.
We’re excited to offer a brand-new opportunity for a Volunteering Development Officer to lead the way in delivering an exceptional volunteer experience across Together Trust. You’ll ensure every volunteer feels valued and supported — and that their work makes a lasting, meaningful impact for the people we support.
At Together Trust, we believe in the power of volunteering to change lives – for both our volunteers and the people we support. Together we make a difference. We develop and learn, and we support each other. Every day with us is different, but our mission remains the same: to champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support – they are at the heart of everything we do. We stand by them, and we work together for change.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead on delivering our Volunteering Strategy and action plans
- Act as the central point of contact for all volunteering across the Trust
- Design and coordinate inclusive recruitment campaigns
- Support services in developing meaningful, co-designed volunteer roles
- Drive volunteer recognition and retention initiatives
- Ensure best practice in Safer Recruitment and induction
- Analyse volunteering data to inform improvements
- Champion equity, diversity and inclusion within the volunteer workforce
What We’re Looking For:
- A relevant qualification (NVQ Level 3 in Management or equivalent).
- Significant experience in recruiting, training, and supporting volunteers — including hard-to-fill roles.
- Strong knowledge of Safer Recruitment practices and volunteer management systems (or HR equivalents).
- A successful track record of delivering complex volunteer projects to deadlines.
- Experience working in the charity sector, with a solid understanding of volunteer leadership, recruitment, and retention challenges.
- Confidence in using data to analyse trends and improve volunteer engagement.
- Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, including data protection.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong IT literacy.
Benefits
- Annual Leave 27-day holiday plus 8 days bank holidays rising to 30 after 5 years, 33 days after 10 years.
- Generous pension scheme and death in service benefit, up to 7% company pension contributions and up to 6 x basis salary death in service
- Occupational sick pay and family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.
- Reward and Discount platform offering discounts at high street shops, travel, insurances etc.
- Eligibility to apply for Blue Light card
- Proud to be a real living wage employer
- Refer a friend scheme, be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with us
- Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including apprenticeship qualifications
- Long service awards including cash gifts and extra holiday.
- Promotion of Wellbeing across the organisation including Mental Health First Aiders offering wellbeing support from trained colleague and free weekly yoga session in person or online
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for you and adults at your home.
At Together Trust, you'll join a passionate and supportive team, working in a flexible environment where you can shape meaningful volunteer experiences and make a lasting difference.
Alongside an incredible team of like-minded peers, you’ll be working behind-the-scenes to support our staff, volunteers, families, and supporters. You will be helping our work happen across the charity; enabling us to care for and champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support.
If you're committed to Positive, Passionate, Professional, and Supportive values, we’d love to hear from you.
Want to know more? View the full Job Description on our website and apply today!
This advertisement may be withdrawn if we identify suitable candidates before the closing date; early applications are encouraged.
Applications are very welcome from all regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or socio-economic background. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments for disabled people. We positively encourage applications from those with lived experience.
If there is any part of your lived experience you want to keep confidential in some way please talk to the Recruitment or HR shared service teams and we will do what we can to support you.
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Location: Tower Hamlets
Salary: £40,326 - £42,978 per anum
(Please note that applicants are usually appointed at the bottom of the relevant band)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Fixed Term Contract (Until 31st March 2025)
Closing Date: Thursday 7th August 2025
Closing Time: 00:00am
Are you looking for a rewarding role working for an intersectional feminist organisation? If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you to join our team as a Service Manager (Maternity Cover) at Solace Women's Aid.
You will be joining a team of committed and inspiring individuals whose dedication has saved the lives of thousands of women, men and children in the capital. We are looking for friendly and diligent individuals to join our services and help us make a difference.
Our core values reflect our history and were developed in consultation with staff and service users. Feminism and intersectionality are key to our work and we are committed to the principles of being survivor-led, trauma-informed, empowering, diverse, anti-racist and anti-discriminatory.
About the Service
Within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets we run a comprehensive range of community based provision for survivors. At the core is our Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) service which support those at the highest risk of harm. We have a number of specialist roles and pan-borough project, which provide targeted support to providers and work closely in conjunction with partner services and work with over 500 survivors each year.
About the Role
We are looking for an exceptional leader to lead on delivery of our community based support within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. This will be to cover maternity leave until 31st March 2025. These services include core IDVA teams and additional specialist roles, often supporting survivors at the point of crisis and highest risk. You will take a lead role in ensuring the high standards we set are achieved and identifying where and how we can make improvements. You will lead on development and maintenance of effective commissioning relationships and be able to identify and develop opportunities for service enhancement and growth.
About You
You will have leadership experience in a VAWG or other service delivery organisation which includes management of different service elements. You will be comfortable with managing risk and a calm, reflective operational leader able to support staff who are often working in crisis response mode. You will have used your experience of working in a service delivery environment to identify and implement service improvements. You will have good data literacy and eye for detail, particularly around service utilisation and reporting.
What we can offer you
We provide a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees, including:
- Flexible working
- Focus on learning and development (internal career progression and training)
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Employer pension contribution
- Family-friendly leave and enhanced maternity pay
- Access to Inclusion Networks
- Daily clinical debriefing
- Employee Assistance Programme providing free 24/7 support and advice
- Employee Benefits Platform offering staff discounts, benefits and savings
- Flow & Restore yoga classes
- Meditation sessions
- Cycle to Work Scheme
How to apply
When applying for this role, kindly highlight in your Supporting Statement how your values, knowledge, transferrable skills, and experience align with each point within the following sections of the Job Profile Document:
- Values, Behaviours & Competencies
- Knowledge, Experience and Skills
Solace Women's Aid values diversity, promotes equity, and challenges discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, abilities, perspectives, and lived experiences. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay, and benefits. Our Inclusion Networks support staff with protected characteristics and offer inclusive spaces to connect.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We anticipate and provide reasonable adjustments as needed and support employees who acquire a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work.
This service is run by women for women and is therefore restricted to female applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, and Part 1. Section 7(2) e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 apply. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
As part of safer recruitment practices, we carry out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and right to work in the UK checks.
No agencies.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.