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The Policy and Campaigns Officer will develop policy positions and campaigns that will help ensure that the needs, rights and priorities of those living with DMD are understood and acted on by decision makers, policy makers, parliament and government. The Officer will work closely with colleagues in the Policy and Communications team to support a cohesive and impactful approach to policy, engagement and communications.
Job Description
- To ensure that the charity’s policy and campaigning work is firmly grounded in the views and experiences of the DMD community and to ensure that they are consulted and involved in the development (and delivery where appropriate) of Duchenne UK’s policy positions and campaigns.
- To maximise the benefits of our existing relationships with civil servants, parliamentarians, policy makers, relevant organisations (such as NICE) and charity sector professionals and to create new relationships which help us to achieve our aims.
- To organise events and parliamentary activity working with parliamentary supporters and the DMD community.
- To devise low-budget campaigns aimed at creating positive change in policy, practice or attitudes that will improve the lives and outcomes of those living with DMD.
- To create campaign assets such as digital and social media content in collaboration with the communications team.
- To draft consultation responses, policy positions and occasional short reports summarising the findings of research we have conducted or commissioned.
- To monitor relevant government proposals and initiatives, identifying those likely to have a major impact on the lives of those living with DMD, and to seek to influence their development.
- To stay abreast of relevant academic research, build relationships with key academics and identify opportunities for collaboration.
Person Specification
Essential experience:
- Experience of working in a policy and/or campaigning role.
- Experience of writing for a range of audiences and using different channels to produce convincing, clear and succinct content across a range of platforms such as blogs, web and print.
- Experience of working with civil servants and parliamentarians.
- Experience of using digital and social media for influencing and campaigning purposes.
Desirable experience:
- Project management experience including initiating, planning, implementing and evaluating campaigns and organising events.
- Experience working in health and social care space, with pharmaceutical industry and/or a highly regulated industry and engaging with regulators.
Essential knowledge:
- Working knowledge of the healthcare system, regulatory framework and the social model of disability.
- Knowledge of how policy and legislation are developed in Westminster and Whitehall.
- Knowledge of campaigning techniques.
Essential skills and attributes:
- Highly motivated with a passion for improving the life outcomes of people living with DMD.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with people of all ages and backgrounds.
- Ability to draw out the most salient features of complex issues and debates.
- Ability to analyse large amounts of information and produce easy to digest summaries and position statements.
- Ability to work on own initiative.
- Ability to build excellent working relationships both internally and externally.
- Good organisational and workload management skills.
- Proficient with all main Microsoft Office packages.
Benefits
- 25 days of annual leave + 8 days of public holidays (both pro rata)
- 3 days of office closure between Christmas and New Year
- Summer Fridays – half days on Fridays in July and August (pro rata)
- Flexible working policy
- Hybrid working
- Standard Employer Pensions contributions after 3 months
- Team wellness day and team away day
- Training and development opportunities
Terms and conditions
The appointment is subject to satisfactory references and an initial six-month period of probation, during which performance will be regularly reviewed.
The applicant must have the right to work in the UK and provide relevant ‘right to work’ documentation.
Relevant training will be provided during induction as well as opportunities to develop your career through experience of different aspects of the charity’s work and working with colleagues on new initiatives.
The organisation’s hybrid working policy is at the discretion of the line-manager during the first three months of employment, to support the induction process.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role
You’ll join us at a vital and exciting time, as we help to shape what the future of health and care looks like with our new strategy and a reshaped communications and engagement directorate.
From moving health and care into communities, to tackling health inequalities and keeping people in good health throughout the course of their lives, you'll work across a range of issues to drive income and impact for the Fund. By joining the marketing and digital communications team, you’ll help our customers to better understand, engage with and advocate for change in the health and care system, including through our events, courses and policy content.
As a marketing and communications executive, you’ll be responsible for creating inspiring marketing and digital communications campaigns that drive action, bring in income and increase our impact. You’ll plan, research and develop products, deliver creative content for marketing and communications campaigns, study customer behaviour and work collaboratively to execute impactful multi-channel communications campaigns. You will have a passion for all marketing and digital communications content, including email, paid marketing, websites and social media. You’ll analyse data, manage projects and run and evaluate our campaigns. With a strong focus on audience and insights, you’ll have a willingness to get stuck into all areas.
This role will work within a multi-disciplinary environment, make strategic recommendations to a wide range of colleagues, lead cross-departmental and cross-organisational project teams to deliver against the organisation’s goals and get to know the policy areas that we focus on.
The Fund has an ambition to increase the diversity of our workforce and introduce careers in health and care policy to a broader range of people. We encourage applicants from all sections of the community, including those from Black and ethnic minority backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We believe that diversity of background and experience contributes to a broader collective perspective that will improve the way we influence health and social care policy.
What you'll get in return
The King’s Fund is committed to a hybrid working model that meets the organisation’s needs, while giving staff flexibility to choose between office and home working. In keeping with our current policy, the post-holder will be required to work a minimum of two days per week from our central London office (pro rata, averaged over a month).
In addition to a competitive salary, The King’s Fund offers generous holiday entitlements, a £3 daily discount in our café and an on-site gym.
How to apply
To apply, please visit our website and read our supplementary guidance documents below, then download and fill in our application form. If completing the application form presents any challenges, contact us by email so we can discussion options.
Please note that in order to apply, you must have existing documented proof of your right to live and work in the UK.
CVs will not be accepted as applications. Applications must be submitted using The King’s Fund application form.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Auditory Verbal UK (AVUK) is an award-winning charity that wants all deaf children to have the same opportunities in life as their hearing peers. It supports deaf babies and children to learn to listen and speak with Auditory Verbal therapy and provides internationally accredited training in Auditory Verbal practice for health and education professionals. AVUK works to raise expectations and outcomes for deaf children and increase access to, as well as awareness and understanding of, Auditory Verbal therapy, with a clear mission to enable every family with a deaf child the opportunity to access Auditory Verbal therapy through publicly funded services close to where they live.
Overview
Working with the Head of Fundraising, you will play a key role in securing income from corporate partners and major donors to support AVUK’s bold 10-year plan. These partnerships are central to our long-term strategy to transform the landscape of Auditory Verbal provision, ensuring that every family who wants their child to learn to listen and talk can access a publicly funded Auditory Verbal programme in their local area.
This role requires experience in relationship fundraising, ideally working with businesses and/or major donors, and a strong ability to build rapport and trust. You’ll be an effective communicator and collaborator, confident in supporting income generation activities that align and elevate AVUK’s goals.
With experience of securing five to six-figure gifts, you’ll use your commercial acumen to identify and nurture your pipeline and partnerships, contributing to our annual fundraising target of £1.5m and setting the foundations for growth to £2m+ in future years.
This role is ideal for someone who is proactive, diligent, and comfortable taking initiative. You’ll thrive in a dynamic environment where relationship-building and ownership of your work are key to driving income and impact. The role is weighted towards developing new corporate partnerships, with responsibility for managing our existing partnership with Markerstudy Group, and some time spent cultivating potential major donor relationships with senior management support. To help you succeed, you have support and guidance from our Head of Fundraising, alongside a passionate and collaborative CEO and Senior Management Team.
Contract Details
Location: Primarily remote, with 2 days a month in our London office, plus meetings with partners where required.
Working Hours: 30 hours per week (0.8 FTE); flexible working fully supported through policies and practice.
Contract Type: Fixed-term, 12 months from January – December 2026
Salary: £45,000-48,000 pa FTE depending on experience, plus benefits including 7% employer contribution to Group Pension Scheme.
Holiday: 27 days (pro rata) plus Bank Holidays and 1 privilege day
Reporting To: Head of Fundraising
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Corporate partnerships strategy
- With support and guidance from the Head of Fundraising, lead the development and delivery of AVUK’s corporate partnerships strategy in support of our overall fundraising goals.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities at a five and six figure value, unlocking new opportunities that contribute to a £130k partnerships budget this year.
Business development & income generation
- Work closely with your fundraising and comms colleagues to create compelling proposals and pitches that resonate with corporate and major donor audiences and help you to secure new gifts / partnerships.
- Proactively grow and maintain a strong funding pipeline, creating new prospects for our priority funding areas through quality research, strategic outreach and developing engagement opportunities.
Relationship management & external engagement
- Manage a small portfolio of corporate partnerships including our flagship partnership with Markerstudy Group, delivering excellent stewardship and ensuring long-term engagement.
- Lead the planning and delivery of the Sounds of Success event (November 2026), as a key moment in our stewardship and engagement calendar.
- Support the Head of Fundraising, CEO, and Fundraising Advisory Board in developing relationships with potential major donors, providing inspiring stewardship and maximising opportunities through networks, events, and strategic engagement.
Effective use of systems and processes
- Champion the effective use of our Salesforce database to support you in high-quality relationship management and reporting.
- Commitment to monitoring and reporting on your income and taking a proactive approach to addressing issues or gaps in budgeted income.
PERSON SPECIFICATION - Skills, knowledge & experience
Essential
- Fundraising - a good understanding of corporate partnerships fundraising and proven success in securing five-six figure partnerships.
- Business development - proven experience in identifying and pursuing new opportunities, through quality research and pipeline development, aligned to organisational goals.
- Building relationships - ability to engage with supporters through quality and meaningful stewardship.
- Project management - confident managing multiple priorities within projects and across own workload.
- Communication - excellent written and verbal skills, used well to inspire varied audiences through pitches and presentations delivered in person and written.
- Strategic thinking - ability to identify and assess new opportunities that align to supporter interests and organisational needs.
- Oganisation - great time management, research and record keeping skills.
Desirable
- Major donor engagement - supporting or leading donor cultivation and stewardship.
- Event management - practical experience of creating or delivering supporter engagement events.
- Data and reporting - proficiency in Salesforce or other CRM platforms, including data logging, relationship mapping and report generation.
PERSON SPECIFICATION - Qualities & behaviours
- Proactive mindset - takes the initiative and drives work forward with energy and empathy.
- Curious - open to learning and development of new ideas.
- Diligent - pays attention to detail, follows through reliably and takes pride in doing things well.
- Collaborative - collaborates across teams to share knowledge, align efforts and to deliver joined-up outcomes
Candidates will need a willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends, as expected in an external facing fundraising role.
KEY INFORMATION
Anyone wishing to apply for this post should submit their CV along with a covering letter (maximum of 2 pages) which describes how you meet the person specification, with particular focus on your skills and experience of corporate partnerships fundraising, new business development and relationship management.
We value authentic applications and want to understand your personal motivations and experiences. If you’ve used AI tools to support your application (e.g. for structure, spelling, or formatting), please feel free to let us know. We recognise that these tools can be helpful for some applicants, and we’re most interested in hearing your words and in your voice what draws you to this role.Applications received after 12:00pm on Tuesday 28 October 2025 will not be considered.Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.Interviews will take place via MS Teams.
We believe that diversity brings strength to our organisation; we recognise and value the importance of lived experience and encourage people of all backgrounds and abilities to apply for this role.
We use a blind recruitment system to ensure fairness. Personal details such as name, address, social media links, gender, ethnicity and educational institutions remain hidden until shortlisting is complete.
As an organisation supporting children and their families we take our safeguarding responsibilities very seriously and as well as providing satisfactory references and proof of the right to work in the UK, the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced disclosure check through the Disclosure and Barring Service and be required to undertake safeguarding training.
Key Dates
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 28 October, 12:00pm
Shortlisted candidates notified: Via email on or before Friday 31 October
First stage interviews: Wednesday 05 November or Thursday 06 November
Final interviews: Tuesday 11 or Wednesday 12 November
Strictly no agencies.
You will be joining the newly formed Opportunities Team which has been designed to be holistically focussed on the growth of giver engagement, Partner engagement and thought leadership. Stewardship is often a surprise to new and potential clients and partners as they learn the breadth and depth of the services we can offer them, their families, their churches and the ministries they love. The Opportunities Team seeks to serve whoever we meet and triage their needs to the right expert in the Stewardship family.
In this role you will work as part of our Opportunities Team to invite people into the community of generous Christian givers in the UK and serve UK Churches with support services and giving needs. You will attend events, speak on behalf of Stewardship and deliver content with excellence. You will have the opportunity to support the growth of Stewardship over the coming years as we identify new clients to join the ecosystem that enables Kingdom ministry to happen all over the UK and around the world.
As a result of our Christian ethos, this post is covered by an Occupational Requirement (OR) under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010. The successful applicant will be expected to be a practising Christian and to clearly demonstrate a personal commitment to the mission, principles, values and practices contained in our Ethos Statement, by:
· Active membership of local church congregation.
· Undergoing course of teaching or training in personal financial stewardship and giving/generosity or experiencing the benefits from personal discipleship in this area.
An understanding of the faith aspects of the work of Christian charities, including the preparedness to pray with colleagues, where appropriate.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job Title: Deputy Service Manager
Location: Based within the Non-residential service in Wembley, working within communities, homes, and other residentials. This service does have step free access.
Salary: £31,700
Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday on a rota working 09:00 - 17:00, hours may be extended 08:00 - 18:00. You may also be required to work weekends, evenings, and bank holidays. You will also take part in our out of hours on call rota for managers.
About the role
This is a great opportunity for a Deputy Service Manager to join our team based in Wembley. You will support the Service Manager to ensure high quality service delivery, being a key contact for staff, helping them feel supported, skilled, and empowered within their roles. In this role you will be based within a service which is at the heart of delivering person-centred support to vulnerable adults who have been, or are at risk of homelessness.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Line Management and Leadership, supporting your team providing advice, guidance and support throughout their employment lifecycle
- Support the Service Manager in leading the day to day operational delivery of the service
- Risk Management ownership, ensuring processes and policies are followed
- Financial Management, including petty cash and budget management
- Contract management and Internal auditing, admin, and general other duties as required.
About you
We are seeking a passionate, driven and motivated colleague to help lead our service in a trauma informed and inclusive way. Someone who is knowledgeable in the needs of our residents, particularly around homelessness and complex needs, able to support the team in delivering their daily duties. You will be driven with passion for what we do, and be able to work flexibly to meet service needs, providing new ideas and opportunities to develop the service further to continue to achieve excellence!
- Understanding of homelessness and complex needs of people from different backgrounds
- Ability to provide high quality support and line management to staff.
- Ability to support the Service Manager and help manage staff with daily tasks, caseloads and overall day to day running of the service.
- Ability to motivate and empower a team to achieve KPI's
- Ability to provide advice, guidance, and support to the team on all aspects of service delivery including resident related queries
- Willingness and ability to work flexibly to meet service needs
- IT proficiency - we use various systems so look for someone who can learn and navigate new systems including case management, microsoft, ATS, HR systems, and other types of organisational software
- Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency
What we offer
- 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
- Employer Pension Contribution
- Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
- Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more
- Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work
- Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
- Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Annual Staff Awards
- EDI Ambassador programme
About Social Interest Group (SIG)
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change.
We believe good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities. Join us on our mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets.
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group.
Additional Information
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.
Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.
Empowering independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital and off the streets
About Action for Stammering Children
Action for Stammering Children is the national charity for children and young people who stammer, their families and the communities who support them.
We exist to ensure that every child who stammers has the support, respect and confidence to live the life they want to lead.
Founded in 1989, we provide support and information to young people, families and professionals; champion research into childhood stammering; and campaign for policy and societal change.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced community manager enthusiastic about engaging our supporters, volunteers and fundraisers. In this role, you will be responsible for community outreach; effectively communicating our brand identity to help us build and cultivate our supporter base. Adapting the charity’s message for a range of internal and external audiences will be second nature to you. You will be passionate about working closely with volunteers to inform our strategic direction and advocacy efforts. You will bring with you experience of implementing strategic communications, with knowledge of email marketing, paid-for advertising and social media.
In a typical week, you might be working with a member of our Youth Panel or Stambassador Network to create content for an upcoming outreach campaign or preparing them for a media appearance. You may be liaising with some of our community fundraisers as they prepare for their upcoming challenge event, and working with the CEO on communicating the impact of our various projects.
But regardless of the channel or the message, your attention to detail, writing and presentation skills will be flawless, and you’ll bring a creativity and enthusiasm that helps to cultivate our existing supporters and connect with new ones.
It’s an exciting time at Action for Stammering Children, with a refreshed strategy which will see us increase the charity’s reach, impact and engagement with the stammering community more than ever before. This role will be vital to enabling us to deliver that.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you ready to be part of something truly transformational?
St Elizabeth Hospice is embarking on one of the most exciting and ambitious projects in our history – a major capital appeal to build a community hospice facility in Gorleston. And we’re looking for an exceptional fundraiser to help us make it happen.
As our Head of Capital Appeal, you’ll help shape and drive a multi-million-pound campaign that will change lives for generations to come. You’ll have the opportunity to bring together major donors, trusts and foundations, corporate partners and the wider community, uniting them behind a powerful cause.
You will:
- lead the planning and delivery of our capital appeal, through both private and public phases.
- inspire senior stakeholders, partners and our wider community to be ambassadors for the campaign.
- build and nurture high-value relationships that result in transformational gifts.
- create compelling cases for support and deliver memorable cultivation opportunities.
- work collaboratively with colleagues in fundraising, marketing & communications, and our clinical teams to bring the appeal to life.
Who are we looking for?
You’re an experienced, confident, and creative fundraising professional who thrives on turning visions into reality. You bring a track record of success in philanthropy, partnerships and/or major appeals and enjoy motivating others to achieve something extraordinary. You’re a natural relationship-builder with warmth and integrity, a strategic thinker, and a meticulous planner. Above all, you’re passionate about making a difference for patients and families.
This is your chance to be part of a once-in-a-generation project that will transform hospice care in Great Yarmouth & Waveney. You’ll be joining a supportive, ambitious, and caring team that shares your passion for excellence and your drive to make a difference. If you’re inspired by the thought of being part of a landmark campaign that will leave a legacy of care, we’d love to hear from you.
In addition to being part of a wonderful local charity and a friendly and collaborative team, the hospice offers a rewarding benefits package, including:
· Generous holiday allowance
· Life cover
· Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
· Eligibility for a Blue Light Card (offering a wide range of discounts)
· Pension scheme
· Car leasing scheme
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Production Manager
Job reference - REQ000919
Maternity Cover (12-Months Fixed Term Contract)
£43,851 - £45,851pa
Woking, Surrey GU21 4LL/Hybrid – minimum 20% office-based
This is a UK based contract, and you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer sponsorship and any offer of employment will be subject to evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.
Join Us at WWF-UK - Production Manager
We’re excited to be recruiting for a Production Manager (Maternity Cover) to join our Content & Editorial Team, within the Brand, Campaigns and Communications Dept at WWF-UK.
In this pivotal role, you’ll lead on production services across a wide range of multimedia content including video, photography, infographics, and animation. You’ll manage UK and overseas productions, oversee budgets and contracts, and ensure all content is produced safely, efficiently, and to the highest professional standards. You will line manage the Post-Production Technical Manager role, supporting - priority setting, work planning, stakeholder engagement/negotiation, as well as pastoral care and professional development.
You’ll bring the following skills and experience, helping us drive forward our mission to restore nature and tackle climate change.
· Proven experience and excellent track record in Production Management, working within the Creative Industries, Media or NGO sectors.
· Experience of managing UK & overseas productions, including remote locations.
· Proven budgeting and contractual experience and skills.
· Excellent knowledge of Health & Safety / Risk Assessment processes and procedures.
· Line management experience preferred.
· Experience working with diverse teams and stakeholders.
· Passion for conservation and environmental storytelling.
· Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
· Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
What we offer
We believe in rewarding our team with more than just a salary. Here’s what you can expect:
· Annual leave starting at 26 days a year, rising one day each year to 31 days plus bank holidays
· Flexible working options, to support your work life balance
· 5% employer contribution to pension, rising to 10% with employee contribution
· Learning and development opportunities to help you grow
· Regular wellbeing initiatives to support your health and happiness.
This role is hybrid with a minimum 20% of your contracted hours spent at our beautiful UK head office, the Living Planet Centre in Woking, Surrey, where you’ll hot desk among trees and gardens.
About WWF-UK
We’re a global conservation charity with millions of supporters and hundreds of projects around the world.
At WWF-UK, we’re bringing our world back to life. Protecting what’s left isn’t enough. We’re racing to restore nature and prevent catastrophic climate change. And it’s a race we can win with everyone’s help.
We’re courageous, passionate, and driven by science. For more than 60 years we’ve been at the forefront of global efforts to protect wildlife and the natural world. We work with integrity, collaboration and deep respect for those we partner with.
How to apply
Click the link to apply via our website. You’ll be asked to complete an application form and upload your CV and a supporting statement that tells us why you’ll be a great addition to WWF-UK.
Application closing date - 26/10/2025
Our Diversity Promise to You
At the heart of our mission is a simple truth: the planet needs everyone. That means you - in all your uniqueness, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or how you choose to express yourself.
We don’t do stereotypes. We work together with purpose, driven by passion and enhanced by respect, courage, and integrity. We pull together from all walks of life to fight for a better future, and we want you to feel supported every step of the way.
We’re proud to be a Disability Confident employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities.
So, if there’s anything we can do to make your application or interview experience more comfortable or accessible, just give our Talent Acquisition Team a shout via our website.
Safeguarding Commitment
Just as we celebrate diversity in all its forms, we are equally dedicated to creating a safe environment for every person we work with or encounter. Our commitment extends to children, adults at risk, and individuals experiencing any form of vulnerability, whether temporary or permanent
We proudly stand behind CAPSEAH (Common Approach to Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Sexual Abuse and Sexual Harassment) and put this commitment into action through clear policies, thorough training, and recruitment checks tailored to each role, which may include external vetting.
If you ever have a concern, however big or small, know that there are confidential channels ready to support you at WWF-UK. We promise to respond promptly and with care, because protecting every individual is at the heart of everything we do.
*Community Action Sutton is the host organisation for Healthwatch Sutton. This role is with Healthwatch Sutton*
We have an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to work with us to hear from the diverse communities of Sutton and to use their views to improve the health and wellbeing of local people. The successful applicant will be able to raise our profile and awareness of our work in the Borough.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about enabling local people to have a voice in the health and wellbeing agenda. You will be a strong communicator, with experience of engaging with a range of people to help identify their issues and concerns.
The ability to be able to capture people’s attention using your flare for designing engaging publicity material and publications will be essential as will the skills to manage our social media and website. You will need to have great IT skills to deliver all aspects of communications and engagement activity. Ability to create innovative, interactive online content is desirable.
Our ideal candidate will have excellent organisational and administrative skills to ensure the smooth delivery of our events, meetings and other activities.
Demonstrating your ability to deliver successful projects is a key part of the role. Problem-solving and influencing others are important skills needed to ensure our projects deliver results.
You will also need to be friendly and approachable to build relationships with our Board, volunteers and members of the public. We would like a person with an enthusiasm for improving people’s lives.
Unfortunately, we cannot accept CVs for this position.
To apply, please click 'Redirect to recruiter'and complete the application form. Please return by midnight Sunday 2nd November 2025.
Interviews are expected to be held on Tuesday 11th and Wednesday 12th November.
Please note: The government has announced the closure of Healthwatch which will require parliamentary legislation. Current estimates for closure are a minimum of 12 months, potentially longer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for someone with experience of working with communities and a passion for delivering climate solutions which improve people’s lives. Do you enjoy working with diverse groups of people to help deliver projects which work for them? Are you excited to work with communities to unblock delivery of innovative local clean energy and heat projects that cut emissions and energy poverty, and empower communities to take control of their energy and heat provision? If so, we should talk!
As our new Community Heat and Energy Project Manager, you’ll play a key role in delivering our major new community heat and energy workstrand. You’ll work with local communities and expert research partners to move forward local renewable energy projects which help power clean heat solutions at three different sites in England, as well as developing ways to remove barriers to delivering this type of project, such as supplying energy locally and matching supply and demand.
- Contract: 16 months at 4.5 days per week (or a nine-day fortnight if preferred). We are not accepting applications for job shares for this role. While we would like to extend the contract beyond 16 months, as this is a grant-funded role, we cannot currently offer this.
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Work status: We don’t have a sponsor licence, so we're unable to provide sponsorship for a work visa, and candidates are required to hold the right to work for the duration of the contract.
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Salary: £39,200 for a 4.5 day week (pro-rata’d from £43,556 FTE). This is band C3 on our pay scale.
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Location: Some of the role will be site-specific. We are therefore open to candidates based anywhere in the UK, although some travel to project sites will be required, and there will be an occasional requirement to attend our Camden office, although you would be welcome to work there more often.
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Working hours: 0.9 FTE, i.e. 4.5 days per week or a 9 day fortnight. Our core working days are Tuesday and Wednesdays, when all staff are required to work.
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Managed by: Head of Aviation, Heat and Energy.
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Works closely with: Possible’s Head of Comms, Digital Comms and Engagement Manager and Fundraising Manager, as well as key external partners including community energy groups.
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Ideal starting date: December 2025/January 2026
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Application process: Application form and two interview rounds
About Possible
At Possible, we create, build, and share ways people can take meaningful action on climate change. Combining personal and local actions into larger systemic change, we face climate dread with a can-do attitude and sense of fun. Whether we’re helping people fix their electronics, turning parking spaces into tree planting zones or lobbying MPs on clean heat, everything we do is about inspiring more people to take ambitious climate action. We have a set of values that guide our actions and our organisational culture, daring, joy and community.
Commitment to anti-oppression
At Possible, our vision is a zero carbon society, built by and for the people of the UK. To achieve this, it is essential that the whole spectrum of the British public is represented in our organisation.
We welcome applications from those who are from marginalised groups, in terms of their sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or if you are returning parents, carers or any other aspect which makes them unique. We particularly welcome applications from people who are underrepresented in the climate movement too, including People of Colour, Disabled people, those from a working class or low/ no income background, people who are trans, non-binary or gender fluid. You can find out more about our anti-oppression work here.
If you are from a marginalised group and/or have a non-traditional work or educational background and would like to discuss the role, or if you have any questions about the job or how we do things at Possible before you apply, there's information in the job pack about how to get in touch for a chat.
Interested?
Read the full job application pack on our website or download it below in order to access the links. To apply, upload your CV and there are a few questions so you can tells us a bit more about yourself.
Deadline: 5pm, 16 October 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
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Support Coordinator
We’re looking for an innovative, passionate and professional individual with excellent communication and organisational skills to join the Stroke Service based across Newham.
This is an exciting opportunity to work with stroke survivors and their families to support them following a stroke.
Position: S11320 Stroke Support Coordinator
Location: Home-based, Newham. However, regular travel will be required as part of this role (will include team meetings or other work-related meetings)
Hours: Part-time, 18 hours per week
Salary: Circa £14,100 - per annum (FTE circa £27,435 per annum) (inner London weighting £2,031.42 per annum or outer London weighting £1,170 per annum may be applied in accordance with where you live)
Contract: This is a fixed term contract until 31 March 2026. Our services are contracted we currently have funding for this contract until 31 March 2026. While continued funding beyond this date cannot be guaranteed, we have maintained regular contracts in this area for many years.’
Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.
Closing Date: 19 October 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
Interview Date: 24 October 2025. Interviews will be held at Stroke House: 240 City Road, London EC1V 2PR
Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.
The Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the Newham Team in London. Reporting to Service Delivery Coach.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Organise and facilitate effective service communication for the benefit of stroke survivors and carers in understanding and achieving their goals.
- Ensure that timely, confidential and accurate records are kept on our CRM data base and all data is in line with our retention policy and GDPR compliant.
- Develop and manage service volunteers to support service delivery for stroke survivors and carers as required.
About You
You will have experience in:
- Providing person centred support to empower vulnerable people or people with a disability or long-term health condition and their carers
- Nurturing emotional resilience needed to handle a variety of calls, potentially dealing with complex and challenging situations whilst working in your own home
- Effective listening with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a diverse audience including anyone experiencing communication difficulties via a combination of face-to-face visits or meetings, telephone calls, emails or letters, and digital methods (such as video calls)
This role requires regular travel across a large geographical locality to visit people at home and in community settings. Candidates must be able to demonstrate how they can meet this requirement of the role.
To fulfil the role, you must be a resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK.
When you click to apply, you will be able to see the full responsibilities and person specification for further information on the role.
Please submit your CV, (including details of your current address), and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience.
Finding strength through support
The organisation is the only charity in the UK providing lifelong support for all stroke survivors and their families. Providing tailored support to tens of thousands of stroke survivors each year. This support includes one-to-one and group support, funding vital scientific research into stroke prevention, acute treatment, recovery and long-term care, and campaigning to secure the best care for everyone affected by stroke.
They are here for stroke survivors and their loved ones, from the moment they enter the new and frightening post-stroke world, supporting them every step of the way as they find their strength and their way back to life.
It’s only thanks to the generosity of supporters and donors that they can provide vital support.
The Association is driven by an ambition to improve the lives of everyone affected by stroke. This means they’re determined to create an equitable and inclusive workplace that benefits from the difference, and thrives on the diversity, of our people. Guided by an approach to solving inequity in stroke, the team are prioritising listening to, and learning from, lived experience across the charity.
The charity are working to improve the representation of this lived experience at all levels within the Association and are eager to recruit applicants from a variety of communities and backgrounds. We are keen to receive applications from people affected by stroke, people of colour, members of LGBT+ communities, and disabled people because these identities and experiences are underrepresented and would add enormous value to how the organisation work.
A Disability Confident employer, the organisation is making great progress focusing on flexible working, reasonable adjustments and access to work. The charity has a variety of staff network groups and are committed to continuously improving diversity and inclusion efforts. If you have questions, or access needs, we’re happy to discuss any support and adjustments we can make throughout the recruitment process so that you’re able to contribute your best in a way that meets your needs.
You may also have experience in areas such as Care Coordinator, Stroke Support, Stroke, Care, Care Worker, Support Worker, Carer, Care Team Leader, Support Team Leader, Volunteering Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, Support Group, Support and Advice, Social Care, Carer Support, Support Service. #INDNFP
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
The Kirkwood help to improve the quality of life for local people against all the odds. When time is short, they help everyone in their care to live well and make the most of every single day. By making the complex simple and focusing on what truly matters, they support families and loved ones to live on - and live well. They are The Kirkwood, and they Support Life.
The Kirkwood Movement is a community of people from across Kirklees and beyond who believe that anyone affected by a life-limiting illness deserves to live the best possible quality of life, for however long they have.
From the moment a patient receives a diagnosis, specialist palliative care is provided every step of the way - whether in the In-Patient Unit and Support & Therapy Centre in Huddersfield, or in patients’ own homes across Kirklees.
We are thrilled to be working with The Kirkwood to recruit their new Head of Fundraising – a pivotal role that will enable them to reach more people by growing and strengthening sustainable income streams to continue their vital services.
Would you like to utilise your fundraising expertise and lead a passionate, ambitious team? If so, we would love to hear from you.
The Role
As Head of Fundraising, you will collaborate closely with the Director of Fundraising and Marketing to develop and deliver The Kirkwood’s new fundraising strategy.
This is a senior, strategic role, working in close partnership with the Business Development Manager, Head of Retail, and Media & Marketing teams.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading, supporting and motivating an energetic, passionate and high-performing fundraising team, including Community, Events, In Memory and Individual Giving.
- Identifying and developing new opportunities, producing business cases, and delivering pilot activity to sustainably grow the fundraising portfolio.
- Setting, monitoring, analysing and reporting on budgets, and on financial and non-financial performance.
- Upholding the ethos and values of The Kirkwood, and ensuring compliance with policies, procedures and regulations.
The Person
We are looking for an inspiring leader with significant senior management experience, ideally gained within the charity or voluntary sector. You will have strong knowledge of the charity fundraising landscape, along with relevant legal and regulatory frameworks.
You will be a compassionate and natural leader, able to inspire your team in delivering the new fundraising strategy. A positive, collaborative and passionate professional, you will have the skills to engage stakeholders and work as part of a leadership group.
You should be a strategic, long-term thinker with proven ability to develop and implement organisational and departmental strategy. You must also demonstrate experience in:
- Developing, monitoring, presenting and evaluating budgets, KPIs and business cases.
- Designing and delivering supporter journeys to improve donor retention and engagement.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy rising to challenges, and can manage competing demands while delivering results, we would love to hear from you.
Why The Kirkwood?
The Kirkwood is not just a building, an In-Patient Unit, or a place of care. It is a movement of people united by the belief that everyone affected by a life-limiting illness deserves the very best care - care that improves quality of life, for however long that may be.
Together, they support those in their care to live well and make the most of every single day. The Kirkwood Movement is united behind one common purpose: to Support Life.
The Kirkwood has around 250 dedicated employees in both full and part-time roles, and is fortunate to have the support of over 800 committed volunteers. The team live and work by their values:
- Respectful and Inclusive
- Passionate and Determined
- Open and Honest
- Kind and Compassionate
- Forward-thinking
- Striving for Quality and Excellence
Benefits include:
- Free on-site parking (where available)
- High-quality, low-cost meals
- Complementary therapies
- Stakeholder pension scheme (NHS pension transferable for current members)
- Hospice contributory scheme, including death in service benefits
- Access to occupational health services
- Childcare voucher scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme (for employees and immediate family)
- Enhanced sick pay
- Enhanced carers’ leave
- Discounted health cash plans
If you would like more information, or to apply for this role we would love to hear from you please contact us.
Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format such as audio or video upload, or require any adaptations for your initial engagement with us, please contact either Charlie, Jen or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this.
Please also be aware that we use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way.
Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.
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Position: Communications and Media Officer, Francophone Africa
Based: EJF office in Dakar, Senegal
Contract: Full-time, fixed term until August 2027
Closing date for applications: 31 October 2025
Start: ASAP
Salary range: 600 000 - 800 000 XOF according to skills and experience
Benefits:
• Health insurance package
• Annual leave of 20 days plus all Senegalese national public holidays, increasing by 2 days each year of service, plus 1 personal day per year
Position overview
We are looking for an ambitious, talented Communications and Media Officer with fantastic copywriting and organisational skills, a strong set of media contacts and an eye for a good story. As EJF’s Francophone Africa Communications and Media Officer, you will secure extensive media coverage for EJF's work and mission, and develop and deliver an ambitious communications and media strategy for EJF’s projects in Francophone Africa.
This role would suit someone with strong experience in journalism or working in a press office, with a passion for placing impactful stories which drive real-world progress for a more sustainable planet.
Key responsibilities:
Proactively develop a network of engaged journalists to secure significant media coverage for EJF's projects, and improve the quality of coverage of Senegal’s fishing industry and West Africa in general
Identify and engage target radio networks for radio programs and support local communities to engage with radio journalists
Respond to media enquiries and work with colleagues to maximise opportunities for coverage
Coordinate journalist training workshops
Coordinate press conferences and trips – ensuring the smooth running of special events, including for guest speakers and other high-profile supporters
Produce press releases, social media content, webpage content, and other communications output such as leaflets, banners and posters.
Plan, develop and implement agreed communications strategies with a primary focus on Senegal and, as required and agreed, in relation to EJF’s activities in other Francophone African countries.
Promote project films and radio programmes to both national media outlets and at local screening events
Ensure that all communications materials comply with EJF’s branding
Ensure the full, factual accuracy of all published information
Prepare detailed monthly reports, including all media coverage, highlighting challenges and opportunities
This position requires regular work trips within Senegal and occasional travels within the region and abroad may be considered.
Essential skills and attributes:
Experience of working in a media/press team with excellent working knowledge of the media landscape in Senegal and, ideally, in the broader West and Central African region. Existing contacts are an advantage
Strong news sense and the ability to convey complex messages to multiple audiences, including local fishing communities
Ability to produce inspiring and fact-checked copy for print and online
A degree or equivalent experience in communications, media, journalism, public relations or a similar field
A track record of delivering projects with minimal supervision
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, particularly in French and Wolof (strong advantage), and fluency in written and spoken English
Tactful, friendly and calm under pressure
Confident, resilient, tenacious and collaborative in your approach
Passionate about environmental and human rights issues
Desirable skills:
Experience working within television or radio media, including operating a camera and conducting recorded interviews.
Previous experience of working on environmental or fisheries issues.
Applications:
Please send your CV (in English) and cover letter (in French) explaining why you are the right person for this job to the email address provided. Please make the subject of your email "Application for the Role of Communications and Media Officer, Francophone Africa".
Closing date for applications: We will consider applications as they are submitted but no later than 31 October 2025. Interviews will take place on a rolling basis.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please indicate your location and the right-to-work eligibility in your cover letter.
EJF is an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity within the workplace. We encourage minorities and under-represented groups to apply. We are especially committed to encouraging women to apply, recognising the vital importance of increasing female representation and leadership in our organisation.
If you feel you would be a good fit for this role but are unsure if you meet every single requirement, we strongly encourage you to apply.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Employment Specialist
Workability Service of Impact Initiatives
Northern West Sussex (Crawley, Horsham & Mid Sussex)
Part-time: 25 hours per week (minimum 4 days)
Starting salary: Band 3 – £26,994 FTE, pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Incentives: 27 days holiday (pro rata) + 3 days at Christmas, statutory holidays, stakeholder pension, generous holiday allowance
Job reference: WES/Oct25
Are you passionate about inclusion and breaking down barriers to employment?
We’re looking for a motivated and people-focused Employment Specialist to join our Workability team. You’ll support people with physical disabilities, sensory impairments, acquired brain injuries, and carers to find, secure, and sustain meaningful employment.
This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You’ll provide 1:1 tailored support, help clients develop confidence and job skills, and work directly with employers to create inclusive opportunities through reasonable adjustments and ongoing support.
We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities, particularly those with lived experience or from groups currently underrepresented in our workforce.
You will:
- Manage a caseload of clients, providing personalised employment support and guidance
- Carry out vocational profiling, goal setting and job search support, including CVs, applications and interview prep
- Engage proactively with employers to secure inclusive work opportunities and advise on reasonable adjustments
- Provide ongoing in-work support to help people sustain employment
- Build strong links with local partners, colleges, services and organisations to support client goals
We’re looking for someone with:
- Experience of supporting people with disabilities and/or carers, or strong understanding of the barriers they face
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills, including with employers
- Organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied caseload independently
- Confidence using IT systems (incl. Microsoft Teams) and maintaining accurate records
- A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace
Knowledge of employment law, welfare benefits, or vocational assessment is desirable, but training and support will be provided.
You’ll need to be able to travel across the local area.
Why join us?
Impact Initiatives is a Brighton-based charity with a strong reputation for supporting people of all ages across Sussex. Our Workability Service works with West Sussex County Council to deliver Supported Employment, empowering people to overcome barriers and thrive in the workplace.
You’ll be part of a supportive, values-led team with regular supervision, ongoing training and opportunities for development.
Interested?
To apply, please visit our jobs page.
Closing date: 5pm, Monday 20 October 2025 (we may close early if sufficient applications are received)
Interviews: Monday 3 November 2025 – Littlehampton
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and the successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.
We're growing the People team. This brand new role is an opportunity to shape how we support and engage our people from day one. Working closely with our Head of People and CEO, you'll be at the centre of all things HR from onboarding to board support, from admin to impact. If you thrive on variety of HR generalist work and wish to create an exceptional employee experience, we'd love to hear from you. Please read the recruitment pack for full details and how to apply.
Job Summary
The People Administrator supports the effective delivery of all employee life cycle activities. With a focus on ensuring processes are followed accurately, efficiently, in line with audit and compliance standards and enabling a positive employee experience.
This is a cross-functional role, working closely with Head of People, to ensure smooth onboarding, offboarding, and employee changes. Plus supporting the board of trustees with email communication, booking meetings and collating responses to policy sign off and checking availability for main board and subcommittee meetings.
The People Administrator will be the first point of contact for employee queries related to policies, systems, and HR processes.
General People Administration & Support
- Act as the first point of contact for People-related queries, providing support both face-to-face and electronically, ensuring professional and timely responses.
- Work with others across the organisation to promote awareness and provide support where required on EDI and internal Access.
- Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Head of People, including data entry, booking & delivering inductions, photocopying, scanning, preparing contractual documentation, and general correspondence.
- Maintain accurate and efficient records of all People-related activities, ensuring data is securely stored and handled in compliance with GDPR legislation.
- Monitor and manage the People and Recruitment emails, responding to and redirecting enquiries efficiently and appropriately.
- Assist with the consistent application of HOME’s policies and procedures, offering guidance to employees as required.
- Plan and organise own workload to meet deadlines, contributing to the wider People team’s service objectives.
- Ensure complete confidentiality and integrity in all aspects of the role, particularly when handling sensitive information.
Recruitment, Onboarding and Offboarding
- Support the coordination and administration of recruitment campaigns with Hiring Managers, including advertising roles, scheduling interviews, and processing candidates via the recruitment procedures.
- Deliver effective onboarding and induction processes for new starters, ensuring all steps are followed and documented, and contributing to a positive candidate experience.
- Assist with job offer processes, including drafting conditional offer letters, conducting reference checks, verifying right-to-work documentation, and updating relevant systems.
- Ensure effective communication with the Payroll Officer in relation to new starters and leavers, including checking accrued holiday balances prior to confirming leaver letters.
- Respond to reference requests for current and former employees in a timely manner.
People Systems, Data & Reporting
- Confidently use systems and other digital tools to input and maintain people’s data accurately.
- Run regular reports and provide performance or management information (MI) within agreed timescales.
- Analyse data to validate accuracy and identify trends or issues that require further attention.
· Maintain and update organisation charts and headcount data on a monthly basis
· Contribute to regular updating of the People section of the intranet.
- Carry out general People administration and maintain electronic based systems for all staff including existing and new employee details, annual leave, leaver administration, payroll changes, absence and training records.
Meetings & Communication & Board Support
- Provide administrative support for employee relations casework and people-related projects, including scheduling, document preparation, and note-taking.
- Attend and provide support at formal meetings, including disciplinary, grievance, or performance reviews, as required.
- Accurately take and distribute minutes for internal meetings, including Board, Committee, and annual staff meetings.
- Set up and coordinate meeting logistics (both virtual and in-person), including booking rooms, IT setup, and arranging access or other relevant requirements.
- Arrange and distribute board papers as directed by the CEO, record responses, and manage related meeting logistics.
- Be the key contact with the Board of Trustees – arranging the Board meetings and other engagements with them.
- Manage Companies House & Charity Commission submissions for Trustees, act as a custodian of their information and documents.
Continuous Improvement and Projects
- Support the delivery and organisation of ad-hoc People projects/ events, wellbeing activities, and internal engagement initiatives.
- Identify and resolve day-to-day issues independently, escalating matters to the Head of People as needed
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.