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Birth Companions is a charity that supports women experiencing multiple disadvantage during the perinatal period in the community in London and the southeast, and in prisons across the country.

Our work aims to improve the lives of mothers and babies by:

- improving the mental health and well-being of pregnant women and new mother
- enabling new mothers to give their babies the best possible start in life
- empowering women to fulfil their potential through engagement
- driving improvements in the local and national policy and practice that impacts on mothers and their babies.

By working towards these aims, we hope that all women who face disadvantage and inequality during this crucial point in their lives will have the support they need to give their baby the best possible start, and to fulfil their own potential, whatever their circumstances. 

Birth Companions’ values have shaped the organisation’s approach from the outset and are still as important to us as ever. We are a women’s organisation built on feminist principles, delivering woman-to-woman support. Choice, empowerment and protecting women’s rights have always been central to the way we work. Through the work of our staff and trained volunteers we offer practical and emotional support before, during and after birth. We work in a woman-centred way that is trauma-informed, flexible and non-judgemental, basing our support on what a woman tells us she needs. 

Work across our frontline services shows us what matters to women, and where things can and should be better in the care they receive from others. Based on these insights, we commission academic and peer-led research and direct the attention of local and national policy-makers, commissioners and service providers to what needs to change, and how. Everyone at Birth Companions plays a role in this. Communication and collaboration between our frontline practitioners, policy and engagement staff and the women in our Lived Experience Team means we are able to identify and monitor issues and themes and draw on learning in order to feed them into conversations with senior stakeholders across maternity, criminal justice, social services and immigration. In this way we ensure our policy and influencing work is rooted in the day-to-day experiences of women and what will make most difference to them and their babies. 

The Criminal Justice Services Manager will manage and develop all aspects of Birth Companions’ criminal justice-based services and line-manage the criminal justice services Coordinators, (currently three staff members but this likely to increase as we expand our services).

They will develop and maintain strategic partnerships with other relevant agencies and ensure the successful delivery of services through internal monitoring and evaluation, external evaluation and the charity’s governance structures.

The Criminal Justice Services Manager will be responsible for contributing to the development and implementation of new prison and wider criminal justice system-based services through stakeholder engagement and service design where opportunities are identified.

The Criminal Justice Services Manager will also contribute to the policy, engagement and strategic work of the organisation where appropriate.

Yateley Industries is a unique and ambitious charity which has provided employment in our factory, training, accommodation and community engagement for disabled and neurodivergent adults for over 90 years. Our mission is to create a more inclusive society where everyone can thrive.

Under the new management, the charity has developed additional activities, including Community Hub, Food pantry and Café, and is looking to reestablish the design and printing roots of the organisation. We have a new set of trustees, a dynamic leadership team, a re-energised workforce and a strategy for the development of our site.

While our history is long, our fundraising journey has only recently begun. The dedicated fundraising function was only established two years ago and in that short time, we've grown income from under £60,000 to £300-350,000 per year. That’s a testament to what’s possible here - and it’s just the beginning.

An opportunity has arisen to join Yateley’s entrepreneurial management team in the position of Trusts & Grants Manager, taking over and further developing on the strong foundations that have been laid in the last few years. There is still much to build and plenty of challenges to navigate but we believe this is a once in a career opportunity to shape a high-impact, high-potential function from the inside out.

If you're ambitious and want to leave a legacy, this is your moment.

About us

We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here. 

The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it. Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.

About the role

Our Someone Like Me peer support service ensures nobody has to face breast cancer alone. We match people affected by primary breast cancer, as well as their family and friends and those who have inherited an increased genetic risk of developing the disease, with a trained volunteer who’s had a similar experience and can offer support by telephone or email.

In this role, you’ll contribute to service delivery through sensitively and efficiently arranging Someone Like Me calls, whilst working with the Services Manager, Someone Like Me, to coordinate day-to-day management of the service. This will include managing a small number of staff members. You’ll also be involved in organising the recruitment, training, and support of volunteers involved in the delivery of the service.

About you

You’ll be passionate about supporting people affected by breast cancer and helping us to improve the support we provide.

You’ll combine excellent organisational, prioritising and communication skills with the ability to work well with people who may be experiencing high levels of distress. You’ll also have experience of managing staff or volunteers, be supportive and motivated to helping us achieve our aims of supporting people affected by breast cancer.

You’ll also be confident in dealing with sensitive and confidential information. You’ll have excellent IT skills and be able to enjoy working both independently and as part of a busy team.

Job description and benefits

Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.

Primary location of role and hybrid working

This role is primarily based in our Sheffield office. Our hybrid working model allows you to work up to 3 days per week at home.

When applying

We hope you choose to apply for this role. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.

Closing date Tuesday 26 August 2025 at 09:00am

We reserve the right to close this advert early. Therefore, to avoid disappointment please submit your application as soon as possible, if you’re interested in this opportunity.

Interview dates Tuesday 9 and Wednesday 10 September 2025 online

This key role within the leadership team is responsible for the diverse administrative functions of the charity, people management, facilities, governance, marketing, communications and fundraising.

If you're ready for a new challenge and thrive on keeping things running smoothly, we'd love to hear from you.

Essential criteria include a full driving licence and access to own transport for work purposes.

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Service Manager to join our Braknell Young People's Service.

£40,000.00 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
* 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
* 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.

Join Look Ahead as a Service Manager for Bracknell Young People, where you'll oversee innovative 24 hour supported accommodation for young people aged 16-25 . You will oversee four projects and diverse teams within the Bracknell Forest Council area.

As a Service Manager, you will lead and inspire front-line staff, fostering leadership and competence development within your team. Your operational excellence will ensure effective management of all projects, maintaining high standards in service delivery. You will be responsible for upholding regulatory responsibilities (OFSTED), ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for our customers, and driving continuous improvement through quality assurance.

In this role, you will actively listen to and engage with young people, ensuring their voices are heard and their needs are met. Developing and maintaining essential external partnerships will be key to providing a robust support structure for our customers.

We are looking for an empathetic leader who can connect with young people and staff alike, showing genuine care and understanding. You should be adept at comprehending and implementing policies and procedures to benefit both customers and the organisation. Excellent communication skills are essential for effectively liaising with stakeholders, Children services, Commissioning teams, and OFSTED. A proactive approach to service development and regulatory compliance will be crucial to your success.

You'll have the chance to grow your leadership skills and advance your career in an organisation that prioritises personal development and values partnerships and collaborative efforts.

What you'll do:

- Drive business planning activities within your contract, ensuring relevant and challenging objective setting and ongoing performance tracking, developing turn around action plans as may be necessary
* Using sound financial and accounting principles, manage contract budgets to deliver on corporate and local contract financial targets
* Successfully lead and motivate your team to ensure the championing of and maintenance of a positive local culture within your service
* Work to continuously improve staff competence, ensure ownership of all staff issues and speedy and effective conflict resolution
* Responsible for reporting all staff changes to HR and Payroll departments, as appropriate e.g. starters, leavers, additional hours etc.
* Responsible for maintaining quarterly staff succession plans
* Deliver effective, professional and commercially focused briefings and supervision meetings with staff and ensure that information, reporting & communications flow up/down is effective
* Responsible for managing and allocating customers to support staff (casework management)
* Develop key business relationships with all relevant customers/external parties to ensure service delivery excellence and maximise new business opportunities in own patch
* Plan, organise and prioritise operations within your contract to ensure maximum efficiencies/utilisation of all resources
* Working with your team lead creative and ambitious customer involvement plans across the patch and ensure successful implementation
* Where appropriate to role, carry client group specialism activities, linking in with other Managers and Heads of Operations to ensure focussed integration of specialisms across the whole organisation
* Lead quality visits, using Look Ahead's local indicators to monitor quality/performance, set targets and lead action plans to ensure highly rated services that reflect requirements of local funders and local and national standards
* Responsible for producing and submitting Monthly Management Reports to the Performance team, ensuring that all data gathered on local KPI's are accurate and up to date
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives across contract portfolio ensuring Look Ahead continues to set and achieves sector best practice standards and is held as a benchmark to competitors
* Develop and maintain excellent internal management relationships with all other Look Ahead departments and functions, ensuring sharing of best practice and supporting initiatives to improve organisational performance

Please see our website for the full job description.

Salary: £37,280 starting salary (salary range will increase to a max £39,862 via the length of service) per annum plus £4,324 Inner London Weighting if based in the London office per annum

Contract: Fixed Term contract until 30 June 2026

Hours: Full-time. 35 hours per week (excluding lunch breaks). Some evening and weekend work may be required for which time off in lieu should be claimed.

Location: Any Refugee Action Office: London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bradford.  We will consider a UK-based hybrid working option. 

Closing date to apply for the role: 23.59pm on 17th August*

*Please read carefully, the information below on how to apply for this role

*This is a readvertisement – previous applicants need not apply

Please read carefully – how to apply for this role:

Applications for this role are only* open to people who identify as having lived experience of forced displacement due to war, invasion, persecution or human rights abuses

(This also includes British nationals living/working overseas who have been forced to leave due to war, invasion, persecution or human rights abuses)

*Current Refugee Action employees with and without lived experience, are eligible to apply.

About Refugee Action

Refugee Action exists to work with refugees and people seeking asylum who’ve survived some of the world’s worst regimes. We are a national charity with more than 40 years’ experience of empowering people who’ve survived some of the world’s worst regimes to secure the protection and support that they need to live with dignity and respect and build a new life in the UK. We do this by providing expert advice and casework, building the capacity of partner organisations and campaigning on the policies that affect them. 

About the post 

This exciting role would mean joining Refugee Action at a crucial point in the charity’s 40-year history, full of opportunity and potential. You will use your creative skills to support the creation of innovative digital content to engage and mobilise existing supporters and add to Refugee Action’s rapidly growing audience. Working between the fundraising and campaigns team, this role will support the Digital Communications Manager to deliver our ambitious digital strategy, focusing on the development of engaging digital content, the management of one of our key supporter databases, and will lead on the engagement and retention work which supports Refugee Action’s fundraising and campaigning. 

We are looking for candidates that can demonstrate: 

• Commitment to removing barriers to power for people with lived experience, and commitment to anti-racist practices. 

• Understanding of how the UK’s hostile refugee protection and asylum system impacts those affected by it.

• Strong understanding of the role of digital tactics in the development and execution of campaign strategies.

• Strong writing, editing and proof-reading skills, with experience of using these within a fast-paced environment and adapting content for difference audiences.

• Experience of maintaining and nurturing social media communities and creating impactful digital content.

• Knowledge of Facebook advertising, including the set-up, management and analysis of ad performance.

• Experience using Canva, or Adobe creative software – particularly Photoshop, InDesign and Premiere.

• Experience of using Engaging Networks or similar system or proven ability to learn new systems quickly.

• Thorough understanding of website optimisation with experience working with website content management systems. 

• Experience of using Google AdWords, and of using reporting and analytics tools, such as Google Analytics.

• Understanding of the digital landscape, and emerging trends in web and social technology and digital fundraising.

Closing date:  23.59pm, Sunday 17 August

Interviews:  Tuesday 26 August

Refugee Action only operates in the UK, so all roles are UK-based, and you must have the right to work in the UK.

This role is not on the Shortage Occupation List.  If you have permission to work that is restricted to the Shortage Occupation List, we will be unable to appoint you to this role.

You can find out which roles are on the shortage occupation list via these two links:

• Skilled Worker visa: shortage occupations 

• Skilled Worker visa: shortage occupations for healthcare and education

We are currently campaigning for people seeking asylum to have the right to work in the UK, see our Lift the Ban campaign here.

Hours: 37 hours a week

Salary: £44,100 per annum

Location: Hybrid/Flexible – with Kings Weald Community Centre, Burgess Hill, West Sussex as your main base and travel across our centres in Brighton, Haywards Heath, Bognor Regis and Horsham as needed

Closing Date: Tuesday 26th August 2025, midday

Interview Date: w/c 1st September 2025

Are you a strategic, commercially savvy leader who’s passionate about making a difference?

We are looking for a dynamic and commercially minded leader to join us as Head of Business Development, a pivotal role driving innovation, income growth and community impact at Age UK West Sussex, Brighton & Hove. This is a dynamic, multi-faceted role that blends operational leadership with strategic oversight – perfect for someone who thrives on variety, enjoys building partnerships, and wants to shape services that matter.

You will be based at Kings Weald Community Centre, where you will lead the transformation of the site into a thriving community hub. From growing our commercial catering and room hire offer to developing new membership models and service lines, you will be at the heart of our mission to help people act now, to age better.  You will take a lead role in growing and evolving our new customer membership platform by shaping offers, securing partnerships, and building a local business directory that brings real value to our community. 

You will lead talented teams spanning Catering, Marketing & Comms, and our Gym and Centre staff – embedding a culture of collaboration, innovation and customer focus.

What You Will Do

• Lead and grow commercial income streams across our hubs – from catering to room hire as well as  launching services at our new hubs including Power of Attorney work
• Act as Centre Manager for Kings Weald, building it into a vibrant and inclusive community space
• Oversee the development and promotion of our membership scheme, working closely with Marketing and Customer Services teams
• Identify and secure new commercial opportunities and partnerships particularly for our customer membership platform and business directory
• Collaborate with internal teams across Customer Services, Compliance and Fundraising to ensure joined-up delivery and maximum impact
• Use data and insight to shape pricing, offers and service design
• Manage budgets, contracts and supplier relationships with confidence and care

What You Will Bring

• A proven track record in business development and income generation, ideally within the charity or social enterprise sector
• Experience leading commercial teams, with knowledge of catering, marketing or membership offers
• A customer-first mindset, with strong communication and people management skills
• Confidence using data, systems and insights to drive improvements and results
• Strategic thinking combined with hands-on delivery – you roll up your sleeves and get things done
• Comfortable working with digital systems and data insights to inform decision-making and measure impact
• ·A driving licence and access to your own car – this is a role that gets out and about

What We Will Offer

· The chance to shape high-impact services and contribute to a mission that matters

· A supportive, values-driven organisation where innovation is encouraged

· A flexible, supportive team with big plans and a collaborative mindset

· Condensed hours may be considered after six months (note: job share not available)

How to Apply

To apply, please read the full Job Description and get to know us at Welcome to Age UK West Sussex, Brighton and Hove. Then, submit your tailored CV and a covering letter (no more than 3 pages) explaining how you meet the person specification. We love innovation (yes, we use AI too!), but most of all, we want to hear your voice. For any questions, contact Michelle Peel, Commercial Director.

Please note applications without a cover letter will not be shortlisted.

Alternatively you can download our application form Age UK West Sussex, Brighton & Hove website under current vacancies.

If you are shortlisted, we will carry out DBS and reference checks before appointment.

Need support with your application? Contact us for any help required.

Benefits

We value our team and offer a brilliant benefits package, including:

· Flexible working options

· Ongoing professional development

· 28 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time roles)

· Blue Light Card eligibility

· BUPA Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

· 4% auto-enrolment pension with life assurance

· Cycle to Work Scheme

· Electric Vehicle Scheme

Who We Are

At Age UK West Sussex, Brighton & Hove, we are here for people as they age—helping them stay connected and stay independent. From community cafes to advice services, fitness classes to wellbeing calls, we support people aged 50+ (and sometimes younger too).

We are a fast-moving, impact-focused charity where flexibility, innovation and purpose drive everything we do.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are proud to be building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the communities we serve. We want you to feel welcome, respected and able to be your full self, whether you are applying, volunteering, or working with us.

If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, we will make it work for you.

Are you passionate about tackling health inequalities and championing community-led approaches to wellbeing?

Cambridgeshire ACRE is looking for a skilled and driven Rural Health and Wellbeing Manager to lead the design and delivery of inclusive, sustainable programmes that improve the lives of people in rural communities across Cambridgeshire. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real and lasting difference at a strategic and grassroots level.

We’re a small but mighty rural development charity that believes in working alongside communities to create lasting change. Our growing portfolio of rural health and wellbeing initiatives includes our successful Village Agent scheme and place-based community support programmes. We’re now looking for someone who can take the lead in developing this area of our work — expanding its reach, increasing its impact, and securing its future.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Leading the delivery and development of health and wellbeing projects, ensuring they are well-managed, funded, evaluated and embedded in local systems

• Supporting and managing a team of Village Agents

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with local communities, health and care partners, funders and commissioners

• Advocating for the needs of rural residents and helping communities create their own local wellbeing solutions

You’ll need to be a confident project manager and relationship-builder with a solid understanding of health and/or social care policy. You’ll bring experience of working with volunteers and communities, strong facilitation and communication skills, and a real commitment to inclusion.

We offer a supportive and flexible working environment, the chance to lead meaningful work that matters, and the opportunity to shape the future of rural health and wellbeing in Cambridgeshire.

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Service Manager to join our Nimrod House service in Newham.

£42,000.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week.

Want to feel in control of your career? 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.

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.

What you'll do:
As the Service Manager you will be required to successfully apply for CQC registration for regulated activity and/or registered services within 6 months of appointment. You will ensure that your teams meet all statutory requirements and that all support is delivered in compliance with CQC expectations and Look Ahead's policy and procedures. You will take responsibly for maintaining compliance with the regulations and ensure that the appropriate notifications are made where necessary.

You will be responsible for the effective management of all aspects of service delivery, including line managing the relevant front line staff as well as effectively managing all stakeholder relationships in partnership with the Head of Operations. You will lead and manage the teams ensuring that Positive Behaviour Support is embedded in the service and provide ongoing coaching and support to allow staff to effectively support customers with high needs.

Leadership Accountabilities:

- Successfully lead and motivate your team to ensure the championing and ongoing maintenance of a positive performance culture within your service
- Work to continuously improve staff competence, ensure ownership of all staff issues and speedy and effective conflict resolution - this includes but is not limited to staff supervision, coaching, team meetings, reflective practice and training
- Responsible for reporting all staff changes to HR and Payroll departments, as appropriate e.g. starters, leavers, additional hours etc.
- Deliver effective, professional and commercially focused briefings and supervision meetings with staff and ensure that information, reporting & communications flow up/down is effective
- Responsible for managing and allocating customers to support staff (casework management)
- Where appropriate to role, carry client group specialism activities, linking in with other Managers and Heads of Operations to ensure focussed integration of specialisms across the whole organisation
- Develop and maintain excellent internal management relationships with all other Look Ahead departments and functions, ensuring sharing of best practice and supporting initiatives to improve organisational performance
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Operational Accountabilities:

- Drive business planning activities within your contract, ensuring relevant and challenging objectives are set and ongoing performance tracking, developing turn around action plans as necessary
- Using sound financial and accounting principles, manage contract budgets to deliver on corporate and local contract financial targets
- Develop key business relationships with all relevant customers/external parties to ensure service delivery excellence and maximise new business opportunities in own patch
- Have sound knowledge of the customers living in the service and be able to promote their wellbeing and quality of life
- Plan, organise and prioritise operations within your contract to ensure maximum efficiencies/utilisation of all resources
- Working with your team, lead creative and ambitious customer involvement plans across the patch and ensure successful implementation
- Lead quality visits, using Look Ahead's local indicators to monitor quality/performance, set targets and lead action plans to ensure highly rated services that reflect requirements of local funders and local and national standards
- Responsible for producing and submitting Monthly Management Reports to the Performance team, ensuring that all data gathered on local KPI's are accurate and up to date
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across contract portfolio ensuring Look Ahead continues to set and achieves sector best practice standards and is held as a benchmark to competitors
- Within your service, ensure competent use of all relevant business IT systems and all company policies and frameworks
- Responsible for managing petty cash for the service in accordance with Look Ahead procedures
- Deliver an out of hours on-call service for region
- Ensure Look Ahead Health and Safety policies are adhered to throughout the service, to review at local level and ensure staff are competent and suitably trained
- Ensure that all safeguarding cases are managed in line with safeguarding protocols and are reported to Head of Operations Managers
- Ensure that all other Look Ahead policies and procedures are adhered to

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

Please see our website for the full job description.

The Naval Children’s Charity provides financial and holistic support to children and families around the UK.  We work closely with other charities, have our own team of caseworkers and use an external Armed Forces group case management system, Mosaic, run by SSAFA as well as a bespoke internal database of our beneficiaries, Beacon and a platform called Lightning reach to receive applications.

The role of Database Administrator is to provide the lead on the handling and management of all internal data for the Charity, the development and use of the Charity’s internal database Beacon and to provide administrative support to the Charity, ensuring that all records are maintained and updated in a timely fashion.  Other data administrative support as required. 

Specifics of Role

· Reports to the Head of Finance.

· Works closely with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), caseworking team and the Office Administrator.

· To lead on the continued development of Beacon, the Charity’s internal database:

o Ensure data remains consistent across the database.

o Test and set up new applications/fields, customise existing applications/fields and make them fit for purpose

o Facilitate data capture, data flow and data outputs.

o Consider both back-end organisation of data and front-end accessibility for end-users

· To lead on training for staff in the operation of Beacon including database user documentation, data standards and procedures.

· Ensure confidential handling of all information concerning beneficiaries in accordance with the Naval Children’s Charity’s confidentiality and data protection policies.

· With the Office Administrator, to be responsible for all data input into the Charity’s internal database.

· With the Office Administrator to be responsible for all data download and inputs into Mosaic and downloads from Lightning Reach.

· To ensure that all data input is accurate and completed in a timely manner, adhering to monthly and quarterly deadlines.

· To provide administrative support to the SLT, and the wider team as required

· To provide data reports from the internal database as required by the SLT.

· With the Office Administrator oversee the distribution of the charity’s resources to families and organisations including the Wellbeing Packs

· Such other relevant duties as may be assigned from time to time.

We are seeking a Manager  of ISVA for our Advocacy service. If you are an experienced ISVA looking for a rewarding new role and overseeing the Advocacy serviceRespond has an exciting opportunity for you.    

The Advocacy Services Manager has responsibility for managing and developing Respond’s advocacy services for young people and adults with learning disabilities, autism or both who have experienced trauma and abuse. The postholder works alongside the Psychotherapist services manager to deliver best practice services as well as improving practice across the advocacy sector. 

World Jewish Relief created the Specialist Training and Employment Programme (STEP) for refugees in 2016 and today we are the largest provider of specialist employment support to people who have experienced forced migration in the UK.STEP aims to support and empower people through a tailored employment programme that addresses the complex barriers that they face when preparing for and ultimately finding work in the UK.   

We support all people who have experienced forced migration, regardless of their proximity to the labour market, to develop the skills and access the opportunities they need to secure sustainable and meaningful employment. We run STEP online and in person programmes across the UK.  

We are now expanding our work to deliver (in partnership with the British Council) an English Language and Employment Support Programme for up to 4,000 Ukrainians and Hong Kong BNO status/visa holder (50% of each community) over the next 12 months.

We are recruiting Senior Employment Advisors to join the STEP team delivering this new programme, working directly with participants who have specialist careers. The Senior Employment Advisors will have expertise in one or more of the following areas of recruitment: education, accounting and finance, health, and IT.

You will prepare participants for competitive employment and help them to achieve their chosen training and employment objectives in line with their previous career. You will provide an exemplary level of support to STEP participants working towards a variety of performance targets based on the progression outcomes of participants including successful completion of training courses, voluntary and work placements, and achieving and sustaining paid employment. 

The Senior Employment Advisors will work remotely and can be based anywhere in the UK.

About you

We are looking for candidates who have:

• Proven experience or knowledge within the employment sector
• Experience of support and recruitment into one or more of the following sectors: education, accounting and finance, health, and IT.
• Understanding of the issues and challenges faced by unemployed people to finding work, including those whose first language is not English
• Knowledge of adult learning/vocational training
• Experience of delivering 1:1 advice and guidance and supervising a case load of clients
• Experience delivering workshop activities around job search, work readiness and information, advice and guidance
• Experience of business engagement/intervention to facilitate access to placement and job opportunities
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Cross-cultural sensitivity
• Good admin and IT skills (CRM database, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Advanced level of English
• Competency in Cantonese or Ukrainian would be desirable

Candidates must be UK based and have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the contract

​Benefits

We offer a range of benefits including:

• 23 days holiday pro rata plus bank holidays and Jewish holidays.
• Pension scheme – we contribute 5% to the World Jewish Relief pension scheme.
• Life Insurance – up to 3 times salary to nominated beneficiaries.
• Health Cash Plan – cash back to cover the costs of dental treatment, optical care, specialist consultations and a range of complementary therapies.
• Employee Assistance Programme – free, confidential advice or support with any personal or work. related concerns or free counselling if needed.
• On Friday the office closes at 3pm.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

World Jewish Relief promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We invite and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from candidates of different ethnicities, socio-economic backgrounds, race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation and of faith or none that meet the criteria set out for this role.

You don’t need to be Jewish to work for us, but you must but you must be committed to our faith-based values of Justice, Kindness, Repairing the World and Welcoming the Stranger. We are inspired by these values to work beyond our community, recognising the dignity and potential of all people.

We are striving to build a team reflective of the communities we work with. People with refugee or asylum-seeking backgrounds are experts by experience and are particularly encouraged to apply for this position. If you have first-hand experience of forced migration, please let us know in your application. Additionally, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all the requirements that are listed within the person specification. 

We respect that people’s identity is not defined by their past experiences and do not expect candidates to describe their lived experience during the interview process unless they wish to do so. 

To apply

Please upload your CV and a cover letter explaining how you meet the criteria in the person specification. Please refer to the person specification which shows which criteria will be assessed in your CV and cover letter.

Interviews will be held remotely on 26th and 27th August 2025.

Expected start date will be 9th October 2025.

Operational Manager - IPS Grow

This is an exciting time to join the team! As of Spring 2026, the organisation will be delivering Fidelity Assessments and supporting IPS services with their SMART action plans as part of the DWP’s Connect to Work programme.

We are recruiting a Manager to lead a remote team of IPS Grow Fidelity Assessors working across England and Wales.

This role will be part of a brand new team, working together to ensure that Connect to Work IPS services have the insights and plans needed to deliver the highest quality outcomes for IPS clients.

Position: Operational Manager - IPS Grow / England and Wales

Location: London/Hybrid

Hours: Full-time

Salary: £60,500

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 11:59pm Monday 25th August

Interview Dates: 30-minute Zoom interviews will take place on Thursday 4th September. Face to face interviews will take place on Monday 15th September at the office in London.

About the Role

We are recruiting a Manager to lead a remote team of IPS Grow Fidelity Reviewers working across England and Wales. The focus of the role is to support and develop Reviewers to have impact by delivering high quality Fidelity Reviews and communities of practice, driving quality of IPS provision and performance of delivery partners across England and Wales.

You will work collaboratively with the broader team to coordinate resources to ensure that contract KPIs are met.

The Team

The IPS Connect to Work team will sit within the wider IPS Grow team. IPS Grow is a national programme designed to support the expansion of Individual Placement and Support (IPS) services across England and Wales. It is funded by NHS England (NHSE), the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), and the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID).

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Line management, coaching, and field mentoring of team
• Stakeholder engagement and delivery of targeted interventions to support IPS services to deliver better outcomes
• Work across IPS Grow and contribute to national objectives

About You 

Skills, experience and qualifications we are looking for include:

• Managerial and leadership experience: Substantial experience managing teams and projects to successful delivery of performance expectations; leading by example and supporting the team to translate research into effective on the ground practice.
• Delivering tangible results in an IPS context: Previous background in an IPS leadership capacity; demonstrated ability to drive tangible improvements in outcomes for clients and work effectively with senior system stakeholders to unblock issues; deep understanding of the IPS model and how it applies in practice.
• Project management: Experience delivering complex projects against project plans, timelines and deliverables that are results focused.
• Data and IT: Strong IT and data analysis skills; ability to interpret and translate data meaningfully.
• Negotiation skills: Highly advanced negotiation and influencing skills and a willingness to tackle difficult conversations where needed to achieve the right results for services and clients.
• Collaborative approach: Skilled in building consensus and fostering cooperation with diverse groups.
• Workload management: Allocating and delegating tasks as necessary, able to deal with multiple and competing priorities using analytical skills to prioritise and meet deadlines.

About the Organisation

Join an ambitious not for profit organisation that helps to design, fund and scale better solutions to complex social problems, with a vision is a fairer world where together we unleash the potential of people and communities. This is done by working in partnership with local and national governments, funders, communities and the social sector to tackle complex and enduring social problems in the UK and across the world.

Skills include financial analysis, data and digital insight, outcomes-focused partnerships, strategy, research and design. Combining these specialisms in different ways to address specific social challenges. The organisation creates effective solutions that blend the expertise of communities and professionals to deliver better outcomes in issues such as homelessness, domestic abuse, children’s services, health, employment and skills.

Ready to make your own impact on these issues? Then come and join the team.

The multi-skilled team of over 120 people come from diverse backgrounds in the public, private and charity sectors, all sharing a passion for making change happen. The organisation provides a high-quality training and development programme in-house with great opportunities for career progression. They are a friendly and intellectually curious bunch, always up for a debate. 

Equality, diversity and inclusion 

We actively encourage applications from under-represented and minoritised groups, including those with lived experience of the social issues we are working to address. The organisation is an equal opportunities employer and support a range of flexible working options.

The application process uses Applied, a platform developed by the Behavioural Insights Team, to record your application. Applied is focused on using behavioural and data science to improve hiring decisions and minimise unconscious bias in the recruitment process. You will be asked to respond to four situational based questions, which will allow you to express your ability.

Other roles you may have experience with could include IPS Grow Manager, IPS Grow Project Manager, IPS Grow Lead, IPS Grow Programme Manager, Project Manager, Programme Manager, Programme Coordinator. #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

We are seeking a results-driven Acquisition Marketing Manager (known at Guide Dogs as Committed Giving Acquisition Campaign Manager) to lead our Acquisition team and manage supporter acquisition across key regular giving fundraising products such as Sponsor a Puppy and Lucky Lottery. In this role, you’ll be responsible for developing and delivering marketing plans to maximise income, meet acquisition targets, and ensure the long-term success of our campaigns.

You’ll manage and execute direct marketing campaigns ensuring they meet income and expenditure goals. You will also line manage and lead a team of Officers and Executives to deliver these campaigns, collaborating with the Committed Giving Product Manager to support their development. Key responsibilities include contributing to the wider fundraising strategy, analysing campaign data to optimise return on investment, and fostering strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams. You will ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and contribute to the continuous improvement of existing products, as well as ideate new propositions for testing. Your work will help guide people with sight loss to live the life they choose.

If you’re a strategic thinker with strong campaign management and leadership skills, and an eye for creative design, we’d love to hear from you.

We value in-person collaboration with our teams and those we support, so the ability to travel to our sites is needed for this role. We support hybrid working arrangements, so you have flexibility to work in a way that’s best for you. This role will be based at our Reading office 2 days a week, where you’ll collaborate closely with the Committed Giving team. The remaining days offer flexibility to work from home. You’ll be working 35 hours per week, worked 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday.