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Learning & Development Manager (LDM) – Cymru Wales, West Midlands & South West
Home - Based but within commutable distance to Wales, West Midlands & South West
If you’re passionate about helping further the mission of Methodist churches, circuits and districts, then we would like to hear from you. As an experienced professional with a proven track record in learning and development, and management, you will be part of a Learning Network (LN), within the Ministries and Learning team and part of the Connexional Team of The Methodist Church.
The LN comprises 30+ staff working as part of a single team operating across the Methodist Church in Britain. The team is strategically and collaboratively managed by Learning and Development Managers (LDMs), each having responsibility for a number of Learning and Development Officers (LDO) working within a geographical area. We are seeking to recruit an LDM for the Cymru Wales, West Midlands and South West area. There is a requirement to live within this geography that includes the Methodist districts: Wales Synod Cymru, West Midlands (following the merger of the current Birmingham District and the Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury District on 1st September 2025), Southampton, Channel Islands, Bristol, and South West Peninsular.
Responsibilities of the Learning Development Manager include:
- strategic shared leadership of the LN
- leading and managing the LDOs, balancing the needs and expectations of lay and ordained
- developing, implementing and reviewing, alongside other LDMs and the Director of Ministry Learning, the strategic work plan of the LN
- building and maintaining good relationships across the Connexional Team and with individuals and communities across the church and beyond
- encouraging the sharing of individual gifts and experiences across a number of teams and stakeholders
- travel (including overnight stays), weekend and evening work
We are looking for someone who has:
- proven experience of coordinating and managing a dispersed team of staff and volunteers
- significant experience and is passionate about learning and development
- a strong commitment to collaborative and partnership working
- a proven track record of meeting deadlines within a complex and varied workload
Knowledge of the Welsh language would be a valuable asset to this role
Our Culture, Values and Benefits
Thank you for considering joining our inclusive and welcoming team that strives for excellence and values employee wellbeing.
We value and support all those who join our team through a positive work-life balance augmented by generous annual leave (plus an extra 3 days over Christmas/New Year), TOIL, flexi-leave and an on-site Wellbeing Adviser service. We offer a generous occupational pension scheme, where the Methodist Church will pay double the employee contribution up to a maximum of 16% employer contribution.
The Methodist Church is an inclusive and supportive employer. We are actively committed to encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. We welcome applications from people of Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic groups.
For ministers in Full Connexion the standard terms of service apply.
Closing date: 23:59 on 21/07/2025
Interviews to take place on: 08/08/2025 in London in person.
N.B. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
The calling of the Methodist Church is to respond to the gospel of God's love in Christ and to live out its discipleship in worship and mission.

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The role
The Project Coordinator will be responsible for working with Cruse in partnership with SGN to support people experiencing a bereavement, with help and information to alleviate fuel poverty, enabling them to maintain a safe and warm home.
The Project Coordinator will work collaboratively across Cruse with our communications team, finance team, data team and service teams, to help extend the reach of these valuable services to bereaved people. This includes upskilling staff and volunteers with regard to fuel poverty, with training information and resources. Develop and support drop-in sessions, groups and community events. Raising awareness through communications / digital / newsletters etc and Providing monitoring reports to evaluation the services provided.
How to apply
Your application must consist of a CV and covering letter, which outlines your suitability for the role with reference to the Job Description and Person Specification and should be no longer than two pages.
The closing date for applications is 18th July 2025. We reserve the right to close the advert early.
Please be advised that if you do not hear from us by 25th July 2025 unfortunately on this occasion you have not been shortlisted as interviews are to commence, week beginning 28th July 2025.
Cruse welcomes and encourages applications from all protected groups as defined by the Equality Act 2010. Appointment will be made on merit.
Criminal Record Checks
All staff are required to complete a Criminal Record check. Staff working directly with clients will be required to complete an enhanced check. We comply with the relevant codes of practice and they can be viewed online:
· Applicants in England and Wales: DBS Code of Practice
· Applicants in Northern Ireland: AccessNI Code of Practice
Previous convictions will not prevent full consideration of your application to work with Cruse. Our Recruitment of Ex-offenders' Policy & Handling Criminal Record Check Data Policy are available on request by email.
We comply with all relevant data protection legislation and process your data fairly.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Harris Hill is delighted to be working with a well-known national organisation to recruit a Volunteer Programme Manager to lead their Volunteer Leader department. This is a fantastic opportunity to support and shape a team of over 300 volunteer tour leaders, while managing a small in-house team and playing a key role on the Senior Management Team.
Salary: Circa £55,000
Location: Hertfordshire (3 days office-based, 2 from home)
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead volunteer recruitment campaigns and onboarding processes
- Oversee volunteer training and ongoing development
- Manage a team of three staff and set departmental objectives
- Allocate leaders to tours, ensuring the right match of skills and availability
- Maintain strong volunteer engagement through effective communication and support
- Represent the department in crisis planning, operational meetings, and strategic forums
- Ensure all leader documentation, systems and resources are up to date and efficient
About You:
- Experienced in managing volunteers and/or volunteer programmes
- A confident people manager with great communication skills
- Strategic, well-organised and calm under pressure
- Ideally with a passion for walking, travel, or outdoor leadership
This is a key role in a values-driven organisation delivering enriching experiences across the UK. You’ll need a collaborative approach, a strong service mindset, and a genuine interest in people and community.
For more information please submit your CV to .
Please note, CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis and only successful applicants will be contacted with more information.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
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We are delighted to partner with Smallpeice Trust, which seeks an experienced Partnerships Manager with a proven track record in developing new business.
Smallpeice Trust is an energetic and independent educational charity that exists to address the shortage of engineers in the UK by engaging and inspiring young people aged 9 – 18 to choose pathways that can lead to a career in engineering.
Founded in 1966 by Dr. Cosby D P Smallpeice — a brilliant engineer who invented the Smallpeice Lathe, the Smallpeice Trust aims to give young people support to bring their big ideas to life through science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM).
Their vision is to inspire increasing numbers of young people to acquire Life, Leadership and Engineering skills.
Committed to inspiring the next generation of engineers guided by research, driven by empathy, and proud of the positive change they are creating, they have ambitious plans to grow their income generation, and the Partnerships Manager will be ambitious and dynamic, with demonstrable success in bringing in new funders for the Trust’s programmes, and to manage new and existing key accounts.
A self-starter, confident in delivering to deadlines and KPIs the successful candidate will:
• Have significant experience in developing new business, account management and stewardship.
• Be a confident and compelling communicator; with exceptional written and verbal skills
• Demonstrate excellent financial acumen and data analysis ability.
• Be a collaborative, team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
Experience with multiyear income and contracts and charity sector expertise, especially within STEM, engineering or computer science would be advantageous, but is not essential. A full driving license and willingness to travel, including overnight stays and out of hours working when necessary, would be a bonus.
For more information, please contact Louise Portnall, Recruitment Consultant at Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.
We welcome and encourage expressions of interest from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.
Location: Leamington Spa, Hybrid 40/60
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 23 July 2025
Interviews with the Smallpeice Trust: 7 August (afternoon) or 8 August
Charisma vetting interviews must be completed by EOD on 29 July prior to the submission of the shortlist on 30 July
The Smallpeice Trust gives young people the support they need to bring their big ideas to life through science, technology, engineering, and maths.

CRM Manager
Location: Helimed House, Norwich
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week. Hybrid working 3 days per week in the office, 2 days home working
Contract: Permanent
Annual Salary: £36,930 per annum
East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA) is a regional Charity providing life-saving care across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, Suffolk and beyond. Two state of the art helicopters and a fleet of critical care cars take our crew of skilled HEMS paramedics and doctors to the scene of the incident, to provide advanced pre-hospital emergency medical care.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced CRM Manager to join our lifesaving charity.
You will lead the continued development of EAAA’s CRM system, working with stakeholders and our third-party supplier to ensure operational processes and integrations are compliant and fit for purpose.
Delivering up to the minute intelligence derived from the CRM, you will ensure all teams understand their audiences and trends enabling them to create effective supporter journeys and deliver an excellent supporter experience.
You will have significant experience of managing a CRM system in a target driven environment and have a high level of competence across the Microsoft portfolio. Business intelligence experience in a customer focussed setting and competence in using reporting tools such as Power BI or Tableau is essential.
The CRM is the heart of all our fundraising, financial and supporter engagement activities and is used by all charity staff who are not directly operational; its reliability and accuracy are critical to the charity’s financial sustainability, making this role integral to ensuring the system performs at its best.
This role will involve occasional travel to other EAAA sites across the region so a full driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential.
You will be joining a truly inspirational organisation. EAAA not only operates with total patient focus but provides a supportive working environment where everyone can develop and make a difference – Together We Save Lives.
Closing Date: Monday 21 July (9am)
Interview Date: Monday 28 July at Helimed House, Norwich
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website where you can complete your application for this position.
No agencies please.
This well-known national charity, which relies on voluntary donations for around 90% of its income each year, is partnering with TPP’s Fundraising team to search for a Philanthropy Manager (12-month fixed-term) to join its Major Donor fundraising team. This role will focus on securing support from high-level individual donors across London and the Southeast, while also being responsive to opportunities across the East of England. This is a hybrid role, with ad hoc travel across the region.
You’ll join a high-performing team of 11 fundraisers who collectively raise around £4 million annually.
What you’ll be doing
You’ll lead on the development of relationships with major individual supporters, connecting them with some of the most innovative and impactful child protection work happening in the UK and Channel Islands today.
Why apply?
- Be part of a collaborative, sector-leading team
- Work with influential and committed donors.
- Gain experience with transformational-level giving.
- Play a direct role in protecting children and ending abuse.
Working pattern
This is a full-time role working from the charity’s head office in Central London. To qualify for the London weighting element, office attendance of at least one day per week is required. Beyond that, there is flexibility as to the home/office split. Flexible working requests may be considered – if required, contact the TPP team to discuss further.
About you
You'll be able to demonstrate experience of developing effective strategic relationships with high value supporters or clients, and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills - sufficient to deliver effective high value fundraising pitches, ideas and updates to prospective major donors. You’ll be a team player, have a commitment to delivering a consistently high quality of work, and be able to manage multiple projects.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly successful and supportive team. For further details about the role, please send through an updated CV in the first instance in response to this advert. Alternatively, contact Freddy or Matt on the Fundraising team via [email protected] / 0207 198 6040.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
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Leading international development grant assurance specialists seek experienced French speaking audit professional for exciting management opportunities.
Responsibilities
• Travelling internationally to a wide range of locations, on a regular basis, conducting audits or special assignments; working with, and supporting NGOs, public sector organisations & institutional donors such as the UN.
• Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of public sector audit issues and techniques and provide guidance to other team members based on previous experience;
• Demonstrate a detailed understanding of public sector structures and the legal and contractual frameworks in which the assignments are performed and provide guidance to other team members based on previous experience;
• Demonstrate a detailed understanding of International Standards on Auditing (ISAs) and provide guidance to other team members based on previous experience;
• Be involved in the assignment process from planning to finalisation;
Prepare a tailored plan for large or complex assignments based on an understanding of the terms of reference;
• Lead assignment fieldwork teams including locally based staff for large or complex assignments;
• Demonstrate the ability to identify the findings on an assignment and write them up in a detailed, precise and clear way in the assignment report;
• Lead opening meetings and present the audit findings at closing meetings;
• Conduct assignments in a sceptical but constructive manner;
• Draft a report for each assignment on a timely basis;
• Be responsible for completing the audit programme and audit file;
• Be aware of assignment deadlines and work with the team to ensure deadlines are met;
• Monitor the time spent on assignments against budget and discuss with the Manager if budget overruns are anticipated;
• Prepare proposals for specific assignments within a framework contract
• Contribute to drafting tenders;
• Identify potential opportunities for obtaining new work. Take action to follow up such
opportunities with a manager/partner;
• Develop internal contacts and demonstrate an awareness of the services offered by other
departments in the firm;
Internal development
• Provide on the job training and guidance to more junior team members throughout the
assignment process;
• Contribute to office-based training sessions including development of training material;
• Conduct induction training for new staff members;
• Do job appraisals for more junior team members;
• Check that the staff planner is kept up to date for each assignment;
Please note, if you are not a fluent French speaker similar opportunities may be availabe - so please apply.
An exciting Part-Time opportunity at CPSL Mind.
CPSL Mind is a vibrant, values-led charity that supports local people in their recovery from mental health issues, promotes wellbeing and campaigns against stigma and discrimination.
Perinatal Services Project Worker
Hours: Part Time, 15 hours per week – Term Time Only
Contract: 3 Year Fixed Term Contract
Salary: £25,549.00 per annum FTE, £8,545.24 per annum actual
Salary scale point: 12
Based at: Cambridge Office – covering Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
About CPSL Mind
Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and South Lincolnshire (CPSL) Mind is a progressive and expanding mental health charity. Our vision is a society in which everyone has positive mental health and feels part of a connected community.
About the Role and the Project
CPSL Mind’s Perinatal service delivers one to one and group support to pregnant women and new mums and dads who are at risk of, or are experiencing, a mental health challenge in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
We have recently secured new funding to increase our support across Cambridgeshire and therefore this role will predominately be based in the Cambridgeshire area.
The new funding will include launching our successful Perinatal support into the Cambridge area. As we have team and support spread across the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough there may be occasions for the successful candidate to travel across both areas.
The main purpose of this role is to deliver the support we offer to new parents in our area by providing a collection of tools and techniques to promote positive mental wellbeing through our groups and one to one sessions.
The successful candidates will have demonstrable awareness and understanding of how perinatal mental health problems affect women and men and their families and a positive approach to mental health, wellbeing and tackling stigma.
Closing date: 17th July 2025
Interviews will be held on: 22nd and 23rd July 2025
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of your offences.
No agencies please.
Salary: £34,000
Contract: Temporary, 5-6 Months
Location: Home-based, covering the South Coast of England (access to a car required)
Closing date: Rolling
We are delighted to be working with a brilliant national cancer charity to recruit a Relationship Manager – South Coast to join their passionate Regional Fundraising team on a contract basis for 5-6 months.
As the Relationship Manager, you will play a key role in identifying, supporting, and retaining regional supporters. You’ll build strong relationships with individuals, community groups, and corporate partners to generate sustainable income and ensure the charity continues to make a difference in the lives of people facing cancer.
To be successful as the Relationship Manager, you will need:
- Experience in community or regional fundraising, with a proven track record of meeting income targets
- Excellent relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and influence a wide range of supporters
- A supporter-first mindset, with empathy and compassion when working with patient-related supporters
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a diverse portfolio of fundraising activities
- A full UK driving license and access to a car, as travel across the South Coast is required
If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Ashby Jenkins Recruitment and ask to speak to Harry.
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.
We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.
If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.
If you would like to discuss this role with us please quote the reference 2637HW
We are looking for a dynamic and skilled professional to take on this new senior leadership role at BABCP. We are a growing organisation, driven by social purpose. We aim improve the mental health of people across the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, through furthering research and good practice in CBT and related professions.
The British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) is the lead organisation for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) in the UK and Ireland.
We have more than 24,000 members across the UK, Ireland and overseas, and with a growing staff team who work remotely. As we have grown, so has our need to communicate more effectively and to wider stakeholder groups. Ideally we need someone who is comfortable delivering a range of different communications functions, such as leading strategy; working with politicians and policy influencers; understanding the needs of our members; and communicating directly with the wider public about issues that matter to them.
We are looking for someone who shares our passion for mental health and wellbeing, to take responsibility for the delivery of an effective and efficient External Affairs function, which meets the needs of our growing business.
The successful candidate will have the ability to influence government and health systems; manage a team to deliver planned and responsive communications; network with other professionals including journalists; and be comfortable in setting, monitoring and reporting performance measures, including reporting to CEO and board.
The role will be home-based, with occasional requirements to travel to our Head Office in Greater Manchester and to meetings in London, as well as less frequent meetings across the UK and Republic of Ireland.
To find out more, please access the attached job description.
How to apply
Send an up to date CV and covering letter of no more than two pages no later than 21st July 2025 (interviews will be held 1st August 2025).
The covering letter should set out how you would meet each of the criteria from the person specification that are marked “Application”.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Looking for a role that’s rooted in community, flexible around real life, and full of purpose? This is your chance to help shape a growing parent-led movement from the ground up.
Walking Mum’s Club is a grassroots CIC supporting parents through free, inclusive walks that boost mental, physical and social wellbeing. We’re now hiring a Project Lead & Mama Leader Coordinator to help us grow our reach, support our brilliant volunteer team, and make sure no parent feels alone.
You’ll start by leading weekly guided walks for parents, then transition into coordinating our team of volunteer Mama Leaders across Manchester. We’re looking for someone warm, empathetic and confident — with a knack for community engagement and a drive to meet targets that really matter.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing CIC with big vision, strong values and real impact. If you care about maternal wellbeing, lived experience and building something meaningful, we’d love to hear from you.
Please ensure you read the attached person spec before applying.
Please note: This is a temporary contract until July 2026, based on current funding. However, we are committed to working together to secure future funding and explore opportunities to extend the role beyond this period.
The successful candidate will be recruited on a self-employed contractor basis and will be responsible for managing their own tax and National Insurance contributions.
A full UK driving licence and access to a car is essential for this role, as it involves travelling between walk locations across Greater Manchester.
Please ensure you read the attached Person Spec. Applications will be screened, first interviews will take place via videoconference, second interviews will take place in on of our parks.
Walking Mum’s Club supports the mental, physical & social wellbeing of parents from all backgrounds through free, inclusive, community-led walks.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a Major Donor Manager to be responsible for developing and managing a portfolio of high profile and high net worth individuals.
This is an Essex based role with 2 days a week in the office.
The Charity
A warm and welcoming hospice, dedicated to providing care for those who have been diagnosed with a serious illness.
You will be joining an ambitious and motivated organisation, known for promoting equality, diversity and inclusion offering fantastic benefits.
The Role
Reporting to the Head of Major Gifts and Partnerships, you will develop and deliver the major donor strategy.
You will source, research and approach HNWIs throughout the catchment area and in the city or those who may have a connection to the area.
Research, produce and implement an influencer programme that drives the performance of the income generating team.
Be responsible for managing planning and managing HNW events in line with the Major Gifts strategy.
Provide the high quality account management and stewardship, enhancing mutual benefits, maximising income generating opportunities and creating enduring partnerships
Research, develop and introduce new income generating products for HNWI's whilst driving the performance of existing products. Eg, The Patrons Circle, The Big Ball etc.
There is no line management responsibility.
The Candidate
Ability to manage high profile people and accounts and act with due diligence and a high degree of professionalism.
Proven ability to research and analyse potential new VIPs and donors and plan and implement acquisition strategies.
Ability and experience to plan a broad range of complex activities and programmes with significant attention to detail.
Have access to own transport to travel to events, meetings, etc
IMPORTANT NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
About the role:
As a Project Worker Complex Needs in our ELMS Service, you will have the rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals living with paranoid schizophrenia and other complex needs. Your role will be diverse and impactful, working directly with residents to provide essential support through key working, daily shift delivery, and client recording. You’ll also liaise with mental health professionals, helping coordinate appointments and advocating for residents when needed, ensuring they receive the care and attention they deserve.
You will support clients through structured key working and carry out comprehensive assessments, including risk assessments and goal setting, all while promoting Single Homeless Project’s values and practices. By implementing holistic support strategies, you will empower residents to manage their diagnosis and address their emotional, practical, and housing management needs. The role also includes supporting clients through engaging social activities such as a lunch club, bowling, and an allotment group, creating opportunities for connection and growth. As you guide residents on their journey toward independent living, your work will be pivotal in helping them build the skills and confidence needed to lead fulfilling, healthy lives.
The rota runs over Mon-Sun and some weekends are required. You will also be required to do light household chores and travel between the houses on the project.
About you:
- A working knowledge of severe and enduring mental ill-health, and the interventions and effective approaches to supporting individuals experiencing such conditions.
- Self-motivation and the ability to work under pressure and manage time effectively, prioritising different areas of work according to need.
- The ability to coach someone to undertake a range of practical tasks relating to living independently.
- A Person-Centred support approach and the ability to create collaborative support plans, build rapport, and foster collaboration with residents.
About us:
Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life.
We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 12,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.
We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, co-create, and inspire change while enjoying a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.
Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for individuals in need.
Important info:
Closing Date: Sunday 20th July at Midnight
Interviews: Tuesday 29th July at our ELMS service in Leyton
This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed (by SHP) for the successful applicant.
Please note applications are reviewed for AI use in application questions.
Preventing homelessness, transforming lives.




The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Care about community? Good at making connections?
Community Catalysts CIC is a busy, buzzy social enterprise that tries hard to live up to its name. We’re extending a successful project that has been running for 3 years in partnership with Suffolk County Council and need an energetic, and imaginative person to help coordinate things for us.
We are looking for a person to join our existing team of Catalysts to support local entrepreneurial people and community organisations to offer new and creative care and support options for people who need help at home and in the community. In this way we will help people to get the support they need to live the life they want.
To do this job you must:
· Understand the world of care - but maybe feel it could do with a bit of a shake up!
· Be a real people person - able to work well with all sorts of folks with confidence.
· Instinctively make connections - and join up dots that are sometimes less than obvious.
· Be able to spot what people are good at and nurture it.
Have a look at our website and the job description and person specification for more information about us and the job. You will be employed by Community Catalysts and based in Suffolk.
Closing date for applications is on 23rd July at 1.00 pm and interviews will take place in Ipswich on 29th July 2025.
We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
For the application pack please see our website.
Job Purpose
We are looking for a Neonatal Lead to join the Wakefield and Kirklees and Calderdale Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnerships (MNVP).
Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnerships are a team of people working together to improve maternity and neonatal care for local people. They hold responsibility to act as multi-disciplinary working groups with the primary function of embedding the service user experience as a method for review and co-design of maternity services.
The groups are made up of an MNVP Lead, lay roles, women and their families, healthcare professionals such as midwives, health visitors, GP’s, local commissioners, charities, and community groups.
The Neonatal Lead will play a crucial role in ensuring that the experiences and needs of families with lived experience of neonatal care are central to the development and improvement of local maternity and neonatal services across Wakefield, Kirklees, and Calderdale.
This role would suit a person who is passionate about developing neonatal care and engaging with families across Wakefield, Kirklees, and Calderdale.
The role requires some flexibility in terms of time, but we also recognise and accommodate, where possible, the other commitments you may have, including work, parenting, and other caring commitments.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
The Neonatal Lead will be an advocate for the service user’s voice, ensuring it is heard and considered in the planning, review, and improvement of neonatal services.
They will actively engage with families with lived experience of neonatal care, to gather feedback and understand their experiences.
They will build strong relationships with providers, commissioners, and other stakeholders to ensure that the service user voice is heard and influences decisions.
They will work to identify areas where services can be improved and advocate for changes that will enhance the quality of care for neonatal service users.
They will work closely with the Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership Leads, share engagement information with the MNVP Leads in order to support them feeding in to local and national meetings and events, in order to share the service user voice and provide independent scrutiny.
Key responsibilities
· Be one of the points of contact for neonatal enquiries to the MNVPs.
· Lead on engagement with families with lived experience of neonatal care.
· Work closely with the Wakefield and Kirklees and Calderdale MNVP Leads, for example sharing engagement data so that this can be fed into local and regional strategic meetings.
· Input as required to MNVP social media.
· Work in collaboration with the Yorkshire and Humber Neonatal Operational Delivery Network (ODN), as part of the Co-Production Meeting.
· Organise at least three community based listening events per year, one in each locality – Wakefield, Kirklees, and Calderdale.
· Attend already established neonatal community groups in order to gain knowledge and insight into the experiences of those attending.
General Responsibilities
· Support a positive team environment, ensure compliance with policies, and promote equality and diversity.
· Participate in internal and external meetings as required and appropriate.
· Plan and manage own workload, set targets and deadlines, and be self-supporting with regard to administration and IT.
· Undertake specific identified projects and any other duties consistent with the nature and level of the post.
Person Specification
Essential
· Have lived experience, that is be a parent whose baby or babies has/have spent time in neonatal care and/or accessed Neonatal services, whether this is recently or in the past.
· Be able to champion and seek out the voices of this group to support them to be heard effectively.
· Experience of leading engagement, particularly with hard to reach groups and communities.
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
· Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
· Capable of working independently and managing a varied workload.
· Have an understanding of the structure of the NHS and Neonatal services within it, particularly in the Wakefield, Kirklees, and Calderdale areas.
· Experience working with, and developing partnerships with, a range of people, including project stakeholders, diverse community groups, and other organisations.
· Experience in data analysis, both quantitative and qualitative.
· Proficient in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint and Word.
· Commitment to the principles and values of Healthwatch.
· Demonstrates empathy, integrity, and a drive to influence positive change in health and social care.
· Willingness to travel within the Wakefield, Kirklees, and Calderdale area.
· Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends.
Desirable
· Experience of using various engagement methodologies, including surveys, focus groups, interviews, and community meetings.
· Experience producing impact-focused reports and summary documents.
· Familiarity with local Neonatal services and community needs.
· Knowledge of the voluntary and community sector.
· Good understanding of health and social care sectors.
Your local health and social care champion
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