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Terms:

• Start date: 3rd November 2025
• Salary: £24,512 per annum actual salary (£30,640 FTE, inclusive of £3,990 London Weighting)
• Location: Hybrid - across South London community hubs, HMP Bronzefield, remote working

About Women in Prison

Women in Prison is a national, women-led, feminist organisation. We deliver front line support to women harmed by the criminal justice system, through our work in prisons, in the community and ‘through the prison gate’ as they resettle back into their communities. We also campaign for systems change that addresses the root causes of offending, reduces the harmful impact of prison, and creates workable, community-based alternatives to imprisonment.

Job Description:

Job Purpose:

This role will be based in both HMP Bronzefield and in our community-based hubs in South London, delivering specialist housing support with women impacted by the criminal justice system in prison and the community.

Key responsibility areas

1. To deliver an effective accommodation intervention for women impacted by the criminal justice system.
2. To develop effective relationships with key stakeholders, such as housing departments, probation, prison, to ensure a collaborative approach to women’s accommodation needs.
3. To provide expert advice and support to colleagues, including upskilling through information and training sessions.
4. To work with colleagues to take a system change approach to tackling key issues, such as housing, for women affected by the criminal justice system.

For full job description, please download the recruitment pack.

We are a dynamic charity which supports adults with Learning Disabilities, Autism and Mental Health. We operate two Learning Centres, Charity Shop and Café in Northampton, and we aspire for further growth within the West Northants area.

We place our service users at the centre of what we do and pride ourselves on their having a fulfilled happy time. Our ethos, our motive is their achievement.

We are recruiting a Head of Care Services to join our senior team and to play their part in the ongoing development of our activities, ensuring that we maintain high quality standards and a person-centred approach.  The ideal applicant will have experience in ensuring the care and wellbeing of individuals, ideally with learning disabilities, autism and mental health, including the preparation of the range of paperwork and audits covering all aspects of care in a Day Centre setting,

The postholder will have knowledge of managing staff and supporting them to achieve positive outcomes, experience of interacting with Social Services and Health professionals, knowledge of Safeguarding procedures and managing the minimising of risk, strong I.T and communication skills and ability to contribute as part of a team and on their own initiative.

A full clean U.K. driving licence and qualification in Health and Social Care are welcomed.

We value our staff team and are accredited by the Living Wage Foundation in paying all our staff on or above the Real Living Wage.

Please note we require a CV and a completed application form.

References and a full enhanced DBS check will be required.

Closing date for applications:  Tuesday 7th October 2025
Interviews: Week commencing Monday 13th October 2025,

Haven House Children’s Hospice cares for children and young people who have life-limiting or life-threatening conditions across North and East London, West Essex and East Herts. Our mission is to provide the highest quality palliative and holistic care services to children and their families in our local communities.

Since the hospice opened its doors in 2003, it has gone from strength to strength both in terms of the care we provide to children and their families as well as the close bonds we have developed and nurtured with individuals and organisations who are inspired by our work.

This role sits within the High Value partnerships team, working within the Corporate fundraising team, and alongside Philanthropy, Trusts and Grants, and Special Events. It reports into the Assistant Director of IGM/ Head of High Value Partnerships.

The team pride themselves on their fantastic partnerships and results, and it’s a great time to join as they are currently developing a high value strategy, to underpin the organisation wide strategy and the overall IGM strategy.

At Haven House the focus within the Income Generation and Marketing Team is to put the supporter and donor at the centre of everything we do, ensuring they feel inspired by our work and the children and families we support; engaged and committed to our cause and ultimately make a commitment to do something amazing.

We’re looking for an individual who is has the experience, confidence and skills to win new corporate partnerships and manage our current relationships with existing partners to a high standard.

We want someone to join us who loves being part of a hardworking and collaborative team and who is willing to try new things, bring fresh ideas and who has the energy and personal drive to execute them.  

If this role sounds right for you and you have the right skills and experience, please download the job description and apply.

As an employee you will be entitled to the following range of benefits:

· Hybrid office/home based arrangement

· 27 days' annual leave (pro rata)

· Pension scheme (company matches contribution up to 7%)

· Free onsite parking

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Eye care voucher scheme

· Cycle to work scheme

· Life cover (if eligible)

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Employment is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

Interview date: w/c 22 September 2025

The Director of Policy, Strategy and Governance is a new leadership role at the forefront of shaping and communicating our strategic direction.

As a member of the executive team reporting to the CEO, the Director will work with school leaders, other key external partners and teams within Camden Learning to drive high standards and grow a school-led system striving for both excellence and equity.

The Director will be responsible for leading, developing and communicating Camden Learning’s strategic direction, including plans for future growth and success. This entails keeping abreast of current developments, not only identifying opportunities and trends but also developing and supporting innovative approaches while ensuring alignment with Camden Learning’s goals.

The Director will be responsible for overall governance effectiveness, as well as provide strategic leadership for school governor services, ensuring effective support for governors in their key strategic and statutory roles. This includes establishing high-quality development and training programmes, the provision of a clerking service and bespoke support for governing bodies, as needed.

We are looking for a leader who can take ownership of shaping this role from day one – a strategic thinker, a skilled communicator, and a champion of inclusive governance. This is a rare opportunity to influence the future of education in Camden and beyond. Your leadership will help us tell our story, measure our impact, and ensure that our strategy remains both ambitious and grounded in the realities of our schools.

Key dates

• Applications close: 9am Mon 6 October
• First round interviews: Tue 21 and Wed 22 October (online)
• Final round interviews: Tue 28 October (in person at 5 Pancras Square, London)
• Start date: As soon as possible (January 2026), to be agreed with the successful candidate.

ImpactEd Consulting is acting as recruitment advisor to Camden Learning on this appointment.

Creative Health Service Delivery Manager
Hours of Work: Part-Time - 21 hours per week (Tues to Thurs, 9am–4.30pm, with some evening and weekend working required with time off in lieu). 
Place of Work: START, Brunswick House, Salford M6 and various outreach sites as appropriate 
Salary: £40,000 per annum FTE (£24,000 per annum actual for 21 hours per week)

About Us

START is a charity that has been delivering mental health recovery and prevention services in Salford for over 31 years. We use creativity, connection and recovery interventions to deliver innovative programmes that improve wellbeing, reduce isolation and support recovery thereby helping to improve people's lives.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Creative Health Service Delivery Manager to lead the operational delivery of our flagship creative health services. You will take full responsibility for meeting NHS contractual requirements and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), ensuring services run smoothly, achieve outstanding outcomes and remain a trusted part of the healthcare pathway.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and manage a multidisciplinary delivery team, providing supervision, support and performance management
• Ensure accurate data, documentation and outcomes are maintained in line with Commissioner and organisational standards
• Drive quality assurance, ensuring learning is shared and improvements are embedded in practice
• Champion the delivery of high-quality programmes that support improved mental health and wellbeing

We are looking for someone with:

• Significant experience managing service delivery in a health, wellbeing or voluntary sector environment
• A track record of meeting contractual KPIs in a Commissioner-led setting
• Strong line management experience, including leading multidisciplinary teams
• Experience delivering or overseeing creative programmes that promote wellbeing
• Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder engagement skills

If being part of our next chapter sounds exciting, we would love to hear from you. We offer a supportive, values-led culture, opportunities for professional development and the chance to make a real difference. In return, we can offer you excellent progression potential and a host of benefits including:

• competitive starting salary 
• generous pension scheme 
• 30 days annual leave plus all public holidays (pro rata for part time employees)
• flexible working options 
• a culture encouraging inclusion and diversity 
• interest free employee loans
• employee assistance programme
• group income protection scheme

The closing date for receipt of applications is 12 noon on 19th September 2025.
Initial interviews are scheduled to be held on week commencing 29th September 2025.

Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient suitable applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

PLEASE PRESS THE 'HOW TO APPLY' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Please read the job description for details and relate to this in your application.

No agencies please.

Help us to deliver a gold standard service supporting homeless people with complex needs.
 
We have an excellent opportunity within our Homelessness Prevention Service for a Team Manager (internally known as a Project Manager), to help deliver support to people at risk of homelessness, to manage a team of experienced frontline staff and to work in partnership with stakeholders, statutory and non-statutory partners, and the wider community.
 
Key Benefits

• Enhanced annual leave, pension (5% employer contribution) and sick pay (up to 30 days full pay and 30 days half pay)
• Life Assurance Cover
• Free subscription to Benenden healthcare or Perkbox
• 45p business mileage
• In-house Workplace Welfare Manager

The Team Manager Role
 
We’re looking for someone to work full time, 37.5 hours a week, to manage our Homlessness Prevention Service for people at risk of homelessness across Worcestershire; to manage the wider team of seniors, coordinators and support workers, and work in partnership with stakeholders to deliver on contractual KPIs. The service also delivers the SWEP Night Shelters across the six districts in Worcestershire.
 
You’ll have an opportunity to expand services that make a real difference in the lives of people who are currently homeless or at risk of losing tenancies.
 
You’ll ensure the service is set up to promote independence, provide high quality practical and emotional support, and to promote portable and sustainable outcomes.
 
Who we’re looking for
 
You’ll have a flexible and highly responsive approach to working, with relevant homelessness service experience. Due to the nature of travel between service areas, you will need to hold a full UK driving licence and have your own transport.
 
We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. We are facing diverse problems, so we need diverse people to tackle them.
 
If you don’t tick every single box but feel passionate about this role, we still encourage you to apply. You might be exactly who we need!
 
About Us
 
Established in 1989, CCP is a registered charity propelled by an unwavering commitment to addressing homelessness, family breakdown and social exclusion. Over the years, we’ve made tangible impacts in communities across Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, South Gloucestershire, Bristol, Wiltshire, Dorset and Devon.
 
CCP is committed to your progression. With comprehensive training, a range of benefits and a welcoming workplace, you’ll join a community of seasoned professionals who are genuinely excited about supporting your progress. We’re an Investors in People Gold accredited employer, committed to making the workplace better for you.
 
We look for people who embody our SPIRIT values:

• Showing gratitude and appreciation of others
• Demonstrating personal and professional pride
• Integrity is everything
• Reflect and learn
• Continuous improvement
• Take your best self wherever you go

 
Come and join a charity focused on people rather than profit – click apply now!
 
Position: Team Manager - Homelessness Prevention Service (992)
Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Location: Worcester
Pay: £26,550pa (Band D)

Closing Date: 25th September 2025 - CCP reserves the right to close the job advert early if needed.
 
CCP is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.
 
Our robust Safeguarding Policy guides our recruitment process. We adopt a consistent and thorough process of safer recruitment to ensure that people who are unsuitable to work with children, young people and adults are prevented from doing so.
 
We believe in the rehabilitative power of employment and working toward a purpose, so a prior conviction will not necessarily prevent you from joining CCP. Please note this role is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and also an enhanced check by the Disclosure & Barring Services, paid for by CCP.
 
^Annual Leave entitlement will be pro-rata for Part-time staff. Working on public holidays due to a rota pattern will be compensated with time off in lieu. An extra day of leave accrues for each completed financial year (capped at 5). Purchasing additional holidays is capped at 5 per year.
 
^^Contracted staff only. Business mileage (45p a mile) is paid for any daily miles over and above the distance from your home to the allocated workplace location and back. You'll need a well-maintained vehicle with valid tax, MOT and Insurance covering business use.
 
INDHP
 
REF-223707

Job Title: Refuge Worker

Location: Hounslow (This is an onsite role, located within the London Borough of Hounslow, there may be a requirement to occasionally work in the London Borough of Hillingdon)
Salary: £28,857.12 per annum (Inclusive of London Weighting, which may not be applicable depending on your home location)

Contract type: Full Time, Fixed Term Contract (Until February 2026)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week 

This is an opportunity to join Refuge as a Refuge Worker to provide high quality practical and emotional support to survivors of domestic violence and their children living in our refuges.This includes safety planning and enabling women to access housing, welfare, benefits, and legal advice. A key requirement is to provide personal welfare support and to ensure that women are provided with a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment in accordance with Refuge’s philosophical principles.

As part of this role, you will be required to participate in an out-of-hours on call rota.

This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

Closing Date: 09:00am 17 September 2025

Interview Date: 25 and 26 September 2025

Job Title: Refuge Worker

Location: Derby
Salary: £12,756.17 per annum
Contract type: Part Time, Permanent 

Hours: 18.5 hours per week (days to be discussed) 

This is an opportunity to join Refuge as a Refuge Worker in Derby.

The post holder will provide high quality practical and emotional support to survivors of domestic abuse and their children living in our refuges. This includes safety planning and enabling women to access housing, welfare, benefits, and legal advice. A key requirement is to provide personal welfare support and to ensure that women are provided with a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment in accordance with Refuge’s philosophical principles.

As part of this role, you will be required to participate in an out-of-hours on call rota.

This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

Closing Date: 09:00am 3 October 2025

Interview date: 10 October 2025

Oxford is excited to invite applications for a newly created role that will lead fundraising for its School of Geography and the Environment (SoGE). The Head of Development will be a key member of the Social Sciences Development team within Development and Alumni Engagement (DAE), who will work closely with SoGE and DAE leadership to establish a small Geography team, and to develop a fundraising strategy that serves the School’s goals and grows its philanthropic support.

SoGE is one of the foremost geography and environment university departments in the world, internationally recognised for the quality of its research and teaching. Geography at the University of Oxford is a large, vibrant and intellectually diverse community comprising the core academic department of the School of Geography and the Environment, its three research centres: the Environmental Change Institute (ECI), the Transport Studies Unit (TSU) and the Smith School of Enterprise and Environment (SSEE) and several geographers based elsewhere in the wider university.

This is a special opportunity to work collaboratively with academic colleagues who craft robust, imaginative and forward-looking answers to pressing questions about the environment, technology, geopolitics and socio-economic change.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced major gifts fundraiser who is looking to grow their career in Higher Education through a senior role combining significant fundraising with management of a small team. You will be a collaborative fundraiser with expertise in major gifts and a strong track record of securing complex philanthropic support. Thriving in a fast-paced environment, you will be a strategic thinker and a skilled operator—communicative, adaptable, and adept at building strong, lasting relationships. Your ability to establish credibility and foster trust across a wide range of internal and external stakeholders will be key to your success, as will be a knowledge of and passion for issues relating to the School’s work, and that of the Social Sciences more broadly. Experience in Higher Education or the charitable sector, as well as of managing staff, is desirable.  Above all, you will share Oxford’s mission and be driven to create meaningful impact through strategic philanthropic partnerships.

What We Offer 

Working at the University of Oxford offers several exclusive benefits, such as: 

· 38 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) to support your wellbeing, with the option to purchase up to 10 extra days and additional leave after long service. 

· One of the most generous family leave schemes in UK higher education, offering up to 26 weeks of full-pay maternity and adoption leave, plus 12 weeks of full-pay paternity/partner leave. 

· A commitment to hybrid and flexible working to suit your lifestyle. 

· An excellent contributory pension scheme. 

· Affordable and sustainable commuting options, including a cycle loan scheme, discounted bus travel, and season ticket loans. 

· Access to a vibrant community through our social, cultural, and sports clubs. 

Sponsorship and Right To Work

This role may meet the criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa. The University will meet the cost of the Skilled Worker visa and NHS surcharge for applicants that require a visa. 

Please let us know in your application if you require sponsorship. 

 Application Process 

To apply, please upload: 

· A covering letter/supporting statement 

· Your CV 

· The details of two referees 

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 26 September 2025 

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 8 October 2025 and will be held in person in central Oxford.

The University of Oxford Development and Alumni Engagement Office is committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills and experiences, and reflects the community that we serve. We encourage applicants from all sectors of the community and are especially keen to encourage candidates from under-represented groups to apply.