Volunteer development manager jobs in archway, greater london
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We’re looking for a kind and compassionate person to join our Family Support team, working directly with families who are facing the unthinkable – the news that their child has cancer or a life-challenging condition.
Primarily based at St George’s, Royal Marsden (transitioning to Evelina, Westminster in 2026), Kingston Hospital and St Peter’s, Chertsey. Travel to other partnered hospitals across London and Surrey as required. Includes at least one monthly meeting at our East Molesey office.
As our Hospital Family Support Worker, you’ll visit children, young people and their families on the wards of our partnered hospitals. You’ll be a consistent, reassuring presence, offering emotional and practical support when it’s most needed – and helping families feel less alone.
You’ll meet families already known to Momentum, as well as take new referrals. You’ll also support families remotely who live further afield or are adjusting to life after treatment.
This role is about being that calm, empathetic and kind person who makes a difference just by showing up. You’ll be a trusted part of hospital life, and a key link between the families, Momentum, and the wider healthcare team.
Key Responsibilities:
· Offer emotional and practical support to families, being a warm and reliable presence during their hospital stay.
· Build trusting, non-judgemental relationships with parents, carers, children and young people.
· Meet families in hospital, explain our support services, and complete referral forms for further help.
· Work closely with hospital professionals, attending multi-disciplinary meetings, deliver training on Momentum’s service and sharing relevant updates with the wider Momentum team.
· Keep accurate records of your work, including family interactions and safeguarding concerns.
· Understand and follow all safeguarding, child protection, and lone working policies.
· Report any safeguarding concerns in line with our policies and procedures.
· Support Momentum’s fundraising and communications by sharing family stories (with consent) and identifying case studies.
· Ensure all actions reflect Momentum’s values and vision – that no family with a seriously ill child should have to cope alone.
· Comply with hospital policies around dress code, infection control, and health and safety.
· Attend team meetings in-person and online across London and Surrey.
· Complete training requirements relevant to your role.
· Carry out other reasonable duties to support the delivery of Momentum’s work.
We support families across SW London, Surrey and Sussex whose children are facing cancer or a life-challenging condition.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About the role:
We’re searching for an experienced and ambitious corporate fundraising professional, to drive Back Up’s corporate partnerships programme.
In this pivotal role, you’ll develop and deliver a strategy to secure and grow mid and high-value, long-term partnerships that support our mission to support people affected by spinal cord injury. You’ll build strong relationships with new and existing partners and collaborate across teams to create impactful projects that align with our values. We pride ourselves in the strength of our partnerships and the difference we make together.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong track record in partnerships and sponsorships who is passionate about creating social impact and building meaningful, long-term relationships.
For full details please see our job description.
About us:
At Back Up, we have big ambitions. We launch our bold new strategy in April 2025 and together we’ll be working hard to make sure everyone affected by spinal cord injury has access to the support they need. We have a unique portfolio of high-impact services, and we are the only spinal cord injury charity in the UK providing dedicated services to children and young people.
At Back Up, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. We particularly welcome applications from those from black, Asian or ethnic minority backgrounds or those with higher level spinal cord injuries.
In 2024 Back Up won The Times and The Sunday Times Spotlight Award for Best place to work for disabled employees. Previously, Back Up was voted one of the top ten charities to work for (Third Sector Best Charities 2020). The enthusiastic, inclusive and supportive spirit of our very skilled staff ensure excellence in the services we deliver.
At Back Up, we inspire people affected by spinal cord injury to get the most out of life.




The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Employment & Progression Coach
Capital City College Westminster Centre, 76 Vincent Square, SW1P 2PD, London
Permanent, full-time
£30,000 & 34 days of annual leave
About Hotel School
Hotel School is an award-winning charity that empowers people who have experienced homelessness and other disadvantages to thrive in the hospitality industry. This dynamic 10-week programme combines theory, hands-on experience, and industry visits to provide the skills and confidence to land a job and excel in it.
Hotel School provides a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive training environment where students are given the opportunity to build their confidence to learn and grow. Our holistic approach is how we succeed in finding and sustaining long-term employment and progression, even for those who have been unemployed for over 20 years. We support our graduates as they take their first steps into work through mentoring, employer education, and progression management and support our graduates for up to one year after graduation, and sometimes longer if needed.
Hotel School operates as a Psychologically Informed Environment (PIE), meaning our training programme is tailored to address the emotional and psychological needs of the individuals we work with. Within this framework, Hotel School adopts a Trauma-Informed approach when engaging with students and graduates, acknowledging that many may have encountered complex trauma.
About the Role
Join a small, passionate, and dynamic team committed to helping individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds complete their training and transition into sustainable, inclusive careers within the hospitality industry.
As an Employment & Progression Coach, you’ll work one-on-one with students and graduates, supporting them to overcome barriers, stay motivated, and achieve their goals, evoking meaningful change in their lives and futures.
You will also work closely with Hotel School hospitality employer partners to identify suitable job opportunities and collaborate to ensure our graduates are well-supported as they transition into and sustain meaningful employment.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide one-to-one, trauma-informed and person-centred employment support to students and graduates
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Help graduates overcome barriers and prepare for sustainable hospitality careers
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Work closely with employer partners to secure and support job opportunities
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Coordinate work experience placements and deliver employability workshops
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Collaborate with mentors and support services to ensure holistic, person-centred support
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Monitor and record the progress of students and graduates
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Follow safeguarding procedures and respond appropriately
About you
We’re looking for someone who is:
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Experienced working with people experiencing homelessness and/or other disadvantages or in
employment services
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Compassionate, patient, and calm under pressure
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Passionate about empowering and motivating people to move forward
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Experienced in supporting people facing barriers
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Highly organised, proactive, adaptable, with great communication skills
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Able to build trust and communicate well with a wide range of people in person
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Experienced in admin and using systems (MS Office essential)
Bonus (but not essential):
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Hospitality experience
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Knowledge of trauma-informed or person-centred practice
Benefits
Salary and Leave
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Annual salary of £30,000.
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Annual Leave: 34 days of annual leave, inclusive of all public and bank holidays.
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Pension Scheme
Professional Development
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1:1 Coaching
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Supervision
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Group Reflective Practice
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Ongoing Training
Well-being and Support
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Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): Through Hospitality Action, the EAP provides confidential support and resources to employees, such as counseling, legal advice, and financial planning.
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Wellbeing activities such as staff socials, yoga, mindfulness, and meditation.
Commitment to Diversity
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and especially encourage people with lived experience of homelessness, disadvantage, or marginalisation to apply. We're committed to building an inclusive, supportive team that reflects the people we work with.
How to Apply
Please send:
- A CV (max 2 pages)
- A Supporting Statement (max 350 words per question) responding to the three questions below
Supporting Statement Questions
You can draw on paid work, volunteering, or personal experience.
- Why are you applying for this role?
What excites you about The Hotel School and this opportunity? - Empowering people to achieve their goals Tell us about a time you supported someone to identify and achieve their personal or professional goals. What steps did you take, and what was the outcome?
- Supporting people through challenges Tell us about a time you supported someone facing barriers (e.g. housing, confidence, mental health).
- How does your previous experience prepare you for this role?
Refer to the job description and share examples that show you're a good fit.
Deadline: 6th August 2025
Informal chats are welcome — please contact Dana.
We understand AI tools can be helpful in preparing applications, but we really value responses that feel personal, reflective, and show us why this work matters to you.
Recruitment Process
If shortlisted, we’ll invite you to a short telephone screening call (20–30 minutes) to learn more about you, answer any questions, and explain the next stage.
Following that, selected candidates will be invited to an in-person interview at The Hotel School in central London. This includes a panel interview, a scenario task, and the opportunity to meet one of our graduates.
We want the process to feel welcoming and supportive, and we’ll share full details in advance so you can prepare.
Safeguarding
This role requires an enhanced DBS check. The Hotel School is committed to safeguarding and to creating inclusive, safe environments for all students, graduates, and staff.
Please upload your CV and answer the four questions to complete your application.
Join Our Team as our Apprenticeship Onboarding Specialist
Lift Schools is a growing provider of high-quality, learner-focused apprenticeships in the education sector. We’re looking for a proactive and organised Apprenticeship Onboarding Specialist to guide new apprentices from enquiry to programme start, ensuring a smooth, compliant, and engaging onboarding journey.
About the Role
You’ll be the first point of contact for future apprentices, responsible for managing applications, conducting enrolment calls, supporting initial assessments, and ensuring all compliance documentation is complete and funding-ready.
What You’ll Need
- Experience in admin or customer service roles, working with multiple stakeholders
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; essential for stakeholder management
- Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail
- Determination and tenacity to ensure timely onboarding
- A learner-focused mindset and ability to manage multiple onboarding journeys
- Confidence and experience using digital systems (Google Suite; learning or CRM platforms)
- Knowledge or experience of apprenticeship funding rules and compliance
As our apprenticeship provision grows it may become a possibility to offer this role as full time at a later stage.
Who are Lift Schools?
Lift Schools is made up of 57 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 33,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives – and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential.
Our mission:
We will provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day.
With excellent leadership and teaching in every school, we will help children go on to lead successful and happy lives.
We will work with others beyond our network to benefit more children and communities.
How we support you
At Lift Schools, we believe talent drives performance. We offer you:
Comprehensive training: We offer bespoke training to help you hone your skills and progress your career.
Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
Lifestyle savings: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.
The role is due to commence: September 2025
Closing date: 3rd August 2025
Interview dates: 14th and 15th of August (online)
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Lift Schools is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
An excellent education for every child, in every classroom, everyday.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Background to the role
Job description
Job Purpose
The weekend Home & Settle Project Officer is responsible for responding to referrals received over the weekend from both Royal London Hospital & Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. You will work with the manager on Friday to deliver services and plan visits on the weekend for you to attend.
The service supports people returning after a stay in hospital, helping them to settle back at home, regain confidence and support with some practical tasks, e.g. shopping/cleaning. You will manage referrals, carry out assessments, and in liaison with the manager, allocate service users to Discharge and Settle Worker caseloads. You will provide direct frontline support and co-ordinate visits to the service users’ home in preparation for their return home. You will work collaboratively to lead and manage the weekend service to support the smooth transition from hospital to home for service users. The service is time limited, up to 4 or 6 weeks, to adjust, build confidence, and settle back in their homes.
Key Tasks
- Act as the first point of contact for all referrals over the weekend across both hospitals.
- Meet with patients in the community and/or hospital and carrying out assessments and risk assessments.
- Enter referrals on to AUKEL’s case management system (currently Charity Log) in accordance with GDPR guidelines.
- Allocate referrals to Discharge and Settle workers (in the week) using tech available (currently the Call Round App), training will be available.
- Collect feedback from service users and upload to case management system.
- Prepare and keep stock of AUKEL Welcome Packs and service leaflets.
- Deputise for the manger at discharge planning and other meetings as required.
- Support hospitals to improve the patient’s experience of the discharge process.
- Monitor the case loads of each of the Discharge and Settle workers (DSW) to ensure they are evenly and fairly balanced.
- Work collaboratively with other agencies providing support services.
- Work with people with a range of needs, dealing with issues ranging from social isolation and keeping people engaged in their community, to preventing unnecessary readmission to hospital.
- Plan and develop person centred interventions to provide short term support for people after hospital discharge.
- Deliver the front-line support services over the weekend
- Provide occasional cover for the A/L of other Project Officers
- Work with people with a range of needs, dealing with issues ranging from social isolation and keeping people engaged in their community, to preventing unnecessary admission to hospital.
- Supervise, support and develop DSWs and volunteers in your service.
- Liaise with the handyperson service about referrals and jobs for service users.
- Ensure DSW are resourced to sign post service users to other services when the home and settle service intervention ends.
- Arranging access visits to service user’s homes.
Administration
- ·Keep AUKEL’s case management system up to date, input all data, and ensure all referrals, interventions, time spent with service users are recorded.
- Allocate referrals to DSW using tech available (currently - Charity Log ‘Call Round’ App).
- Ensure wards have good supply of service leaflets and referral forms.
- Ensure data collected meets the requirements of the service’s contract monitoring and key performance indicators.
- Ensure customer feedback questionnaires are sent at the end of each intervention and record returns.
- Ensure admin tasks relating to service users, Discharge and Settle workers or general admin is carried out in a timely and efficient manner.
- Provide cover as needed, i.e. annual leave and sickness, for the services you manage, and other hospital settle services provided by AUKEL
- Carry out monitoring of the service ensuring it meets the contractual requirements of commissioners.
Quality
- Be familiar with and to implement AUKEL policies and procedures.
- Ensure the service is delivered in accordance with Care Quality Commission fundamental standards.
- Ensure integration with other AUKEL projects, and service users are referred and/or sign-posted to appropriate support services available to them.
- Respond to safeguarding or other concerns and make appropriate reports and management action
Liaison
- Represent AUKEL and participate in appropriate external meetings and events to remain aware of local, regional and national issues affecting quality and compliance affecting care and home support services.
- Work in collaboration with hospital colleagues including discharge teams, A&E, ward staff, community teams to support the successful discharge of people and reduce readmission.
- Liaise with other AUKEL home and settle services across London and work collaboratively to maintain effective services, including sharing staff where appropriate.
- Work closely with the AUKEL handyperson service to meet contractual obligations where a handyperson service is provided as part of the service.
- Liaise with contractors to arrange deliveries and works to service user’s homes.
General
- Meet regularly with your line manager for support, supervision and appraisal.
- Attend team and staff meetings, (and other meetings) as required.
- Undertake any other duties within the competence of the post holder as may be required from time to time for the continued smooth running of AUKEL.
- Undertake any training required to fulfil the post.
- Carry out the duties of the post in accordance with AUKEL’s policies and procedures including: Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, Confidentiality, Complaints, GDPR, Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults.
- Work within AUKEL’s expectations of professional boundaries and confidentiality.
Functional Links
- The Home and Settle Project Officer is supervised directly by the Home and Settle Manager.
- Close working is required with AUKEL Finance Team, Information, Advice, Advocacy & Befriending Services, AUKEL Community services directorate, and other home and settle services across East London.
Person Specification
Research shows that while middle class white men tend to apply for job when they meet around 60% of the criteria, women, people from the global majority, and people from other marginalised groups that encounter systematic discrimination tend to apply only when they meet all criteria. So, if you think you have what it takes, but don’t meet every single aspect of the job description, please still apply!
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience of working within a health or care setting.
- Experience of using IT systems to record work done.
- Experience of supporting colleagues (this could be in a non- managerial position)
Desirable
- Experience of working within a hospital setting
- Experience of managing and developing staff.
- Experience of working with older people
- Experience of conducting assessments and risk assessments.
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
- Understanding of the impact of discrimination and disadvantage on the lives of people and ability to work in a trauma-informed manner.
- Understanding of the needs of patients who may lack family or other support.
- Understanding of the needs of lone workers whilst working in the community.
- Understanding and commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and their carers.
- Understand of and commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and dignity.
Desirable
- Knowledge of CQC fundamental standards
- Understanding of NHS hospital discharge procedures
Skills/Attributes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Intermediate IT skills
- Excellent planning and organisational skills
- Ability to work calmly under pressure.
Additional Requirements
- This post is subject to the relevant check through the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS)
- The role is required travel across East London
- Flexibility in working hours to meet organisational needs.
Additional Information
- This job description is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather to clearly define the fundamental purpose, responsibilities and deliverables for the role.
- In addition to the contents of this role description, employees are expected to undertake any and all other reasonable and related tasks allocated by line management.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Global Internal Communications & Engagement Lead
Contract: 12 Months Fixed term – Maternity cover, Full time, 35 hours per week
Location: London, UK
UK hybrid working – a minimum of 40 % of working time is spent face-to-face (London office, external meetings or travel).
60/40 hybrid working at WaterAid means roughly three days wherever you work best and two days together in person.
Salary: £57,415 - £60,436 with excellent benefits.
Change starts with water. Change starts with you.
Every day, millions of people live without clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid exists to change that – for everyone, everywhere. Join us, and your energy will help unlock people’s potential and create a fairer future.
About WaterAid
We’re a global federation driven by one vision: a world where everyone, everywhere has clean water, sanitation and hygiene by 2030. Powered by our values of Respect, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation, we work alongside communities, partners and supporters to make change happen.
About the team
We are successful when WaterAiders feel informed, included, engaged and connected - to each other and to our mission. We provide strategic advice and guidance to leaders, subject matter experts and colleagues, while ensuring all have access to the right information, knowledge and tools to succeed.
About the role
As our Global Internal Communications & Engagement Lead you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing a comprehensive global strategy for internal communications and employee engagement at WaterAid and work closely with senior leaders and key stakeholders to drive sustainable change.
In this role, you will:
- Set the strategic direction for WaterAid’s internal communications. Drive execution of this strategy to ensure staff are informed and inspired, engaged, empowered and connected to each other and the mission.
- Lead WaterAid’s federation-wide approach to employee engagement, ensuring the use of advanced technology and systems to drive, monitor and maintain WaterAid’s high levels of employee engagement.
- Oversee and lead WaterAid’s federation-wide approach to leadership communications, ensuring alignment with the Global Strategy and strategic priorities. Develop and define what leadership communication is required across the federation to foster an environment of transparency, collaboration and engagement.
- Trusted advisor and strategic internal communications business partner to key members of the Global Executive, specifically the WaterAid Chief Executives, Global Director of WaterAid international and the Executive Director, People (Global Lead for People).
- Serve as a strategic internal communications business partner on key global projects, collaborating closely with colleagues across the global federation.
- Lead on our federation-wide approach to deliver a seamless, integrated and highly positive digital employee experience.
- Ensure WaterAid leverages the most effective digital channels to create a positive employee experience, focusing on impactful communication and engagement across the global organisation.
- Act as a champion for WaterAid’s core values throughout the federation, promoting and embodying these principles to ensure that the global organisational culture authentically reflects them.
- Ensure diversity, equity and empowerment are seamlessly integrated into all internal communications and engagement activities. This includes actively promoting inclusive messaging that reflects the diverse voices and perspectives within the organisation.
- Responsible for the ongoing maintenance, development and articulation of WaterAid’s employee value proposition - the People Promise
- Champion WaterAid’s commitment to equity, inclusion and safeguarding.
Requirements
To be successful, you will need:
- Strategic internal communications.
- Leadership communications and coaching.
- Team leadership and coaching.
- Employee engagement best practice.
- Values and culture.
- Global employer brand.
- Digital employee experience.
- Crisis communications.
- Project management.
- Knowledge of industry best practice and emerging trends in internal communications and employee engagement.
- Knowledge and understanding of diversity, equity and empowerment.
Although not essential, we’d prefer you to have:
- Ability to speak, facilitate and coach in languages used in countries where WaterAid works. Particularly French, Portuguese and Spanish.
- Experience of working in the international development sector and of living or working in one of the countries where WaterAid has programmes.
Closing date: Applications will close 12:00 PM UK time on 18th August 2025.
How to apply: Click Apply to complete the pre-screening questions and upload your CV.
Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application?
At WaterAid, we strongly advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well.
Preemployment screening
To apply for this role, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to local law and WaterAid’s Safer Recruitment policy. All UK based roles require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Benefits
- 36 days’ holiday (including 8 Bank Holidays)
- Option to buy an extra 5 days’ annual leave
- Employer pension contribution up to 10 %
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Season ticket loan
- Free annual eye tests
- ‘Give as you Earn’ charitable giving scheme
- Enhanced parental leave (maternity, adoption/surrogacy, shared parental and paternity)
- Sabbaticals
- One paid volunteer day each year
Our Global Commitment:
Our people promise
We will work with passion and focus to make sure everyone everywhere has clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.
Equal Opportunities
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions, ways of life and status. This includes, but is not limited to, race, ethnicity, caste, colour, gender, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth, disability status, neurodiversity, age, marital and family status, sexual orientation and gender identity, health status, place of residence, economic and social situation.
Safeguarding
We are committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero- tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and to any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks (which can include counterterrorism, safeguarding and criminal records checks).
Together, we’ll change the world through water.
Join us and be part of the change !
Our vision is a world where everyone, everywhere has sustainable and safe water, sanitation and hygiene.





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Tell stories that matter. Spark change with every post.
At Orphans in Need, we believe in compassion, creativity, and the power of storytelling. We’re on the lookout for a creative, social-savvy Content Creator who’s ready to bring our work to life online.
Whether it’s capturing a powerful moment on deployment, crafting a post that makes people stop scrolling, or editing a short video that inspires thousands to act — this role is all about building connection through content.
What you’ll be doing:
- Running our social media channels day-to-day (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn)
- Writing, filming, editing, and designing original content that tells our story
- Planning and delivering content for fundraising campaigns and events
- Engaging with our community — responding to messages, comments, and building relationships
- Working closely with our marketing team and supporting our external ad agency
- Tracking performance and using insights to keep improving
- Staying ahead of trends and keeping our content fresh, fun, and impactful
What we’re looking for:
- A natural storyteller who knows how to turn ideas into powerful posts
- Confident with Canva, Adobe, or similar tools for editing video and visuals
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience managing social media accounts — bonus if it’s for a cause or charity
- Highly organised and comfortable juggling multiple projects
- A self-starter with creative flair and a good sense of what grabs attention
- Ideally, you’ve worked in the charity or non-profit space before
- An understanding of the Muslim community would be a real advantage, as many of our campaigns are targeted to Muslim donors.
Why join us?
You’ll be part of a passionate, purpose-driven team making a real difference in the lives of orphans and widows around the world. Your content won’t just get likes — it’ll create impact.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The National Youth Agency is looking for Programme Associates
Rate: £325 per day
Remote: Home based (within the UK) with travel
Hours: You will be engaged on a flexible, as-and-when-required basis by the NYA. There is no obligation for the NYA to offer regular work, and no obligation for you to accept any work offered.
About the Role
As the National Body for Youth Work in England, we are ambitious for youth work and for young people and are determined that all young people should have the opportunity to benefit from the life-changing impact of qualified youth workers and trained volunteers.
To support our mission, the National Youth Agency is establishing a framework of Programme Associates to assist with the delivery of our work across England.
Appointment to the framework means you may be invited to contribute to projects that align with your expertise. However, inclusion on the framework does not guarantee work will be offered, nor does it imply a specific volume or frequency of engagements. Opportunities will be offered on a flexible, as-needed basis, depending on programme requirements and your availability.
Our NYA Programme Associates will deliver on key aspect of NYA programmes to external stakeholders, develop and review resources and ensure all activities are in line with both NYA and external expectations of quality and expertise.
The post will require a commitment to continuing engagement across the sector and beyond to ensure the NYA’s work is rooted in the needs of young people and youth work.
The NYA brings structure, expertise, support, and guidance to people working in and with youth work and helps shape professional and voluntary youth work practices in England and beyond.
We operate as an agile and flexible team, working at pace to maximise the opportunities that we have to make a difference to youth work and the lives of young people. We are collaborative in our approaches, engaging partner organisations to widen our knowledge and expertise in our aim to support youth sector across England.
We value diversity and strive to create an inclusive team where we embrace everyone’s unique perspectives and talents.
We are committed to an approach of planning, process and performance to underpin results, yet NYA holds relationships at the heart. We strive to ensure our funders, wider stakeholders, youth workers and young people both see and feel the positive difference that our work makes.
Our ideal Programme Associates should have the following:
- Strong understanding of one or more of the following:
- Quality practice standards
- Safeguarding in Children and Young People
- Youth participation
- Youth provision delivery methods
- Extensive experience working directly with young people across diverse settings, demonstrating a deep understanding of youth development and engagement.
- Demonstrated expertise managing youth work programmes and improving practice standards, including within Local Authority contexts.
- Project Management: Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and effectively.
- Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of work.
- Problem solving: Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and implement effective solutions.
- Flexibility: A flexible and agile approach to working across multiple programmes, including attending events and responding to time sensitive deadlines.
- Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with team members and stakeholders, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
- Time Management: Effective time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Please refer to our Candidate Pack for more information on the role and the requirements.
How to Apply:
Please download our applicant pack to find out more about the role and requirements.
To apply, please submit the following via our online application platform by 11:59pm on Wednesday 13th August 2025 (applications will be reviewed as they are submitted, so early submission is encouraged).
A detailed CV setting out your career history, with responsibilities and achievements in line with the person specification in the About You section.
A covering letter is a vital part of your application and will be assessed alongside your CV. Please use it to clearly demonstrate your suitability for the role, specifically addressing how you meet the criteria outlined in the About You section of the job description. Applicants are strongly encouraged to highlight relevant experience in the key areas listed, so we can easily understand your main skill strengths and how they align with the role.
Diversity monitoring (this is optional) and your data will at no time be connected with you or your application.
Please note: the covering letter is an essential part of the application process and will be assessed as part of your full application. We use AI detector software, so cover letters or CV’s with over 30% AI generated content with be disregarded. We understand that AI tools can offer support to candidates who have learning differences, which is why we will accept applications with some AI assistance. CV’s will not be accepted without a cover letter.
The National Youth Agency is an equal opportunities employer.
At NYA our inclusive culture means that we embrace individual differences and understand that we need a diverse team to achieve our organisations mission.
We wish to recruit candidates from all backgrounds to ensure our team reflects the rich diversity of the communities we serve. We encourage applications from anyone regardless of disability, ethnicity, heritage, gender, sexuality, religion, socio-economic background and political beliefs but we particularly welcome applications from global majority candidates and those from other minoritised ethnic groups in the UK as they are currently underrepresented in our team.
Youth Work changes lives
Which is why we’re committed to ensuring that as many young people as possible get to benefit from it.As the national body for youth work in England, the National Youth Agency (NYA) exists to champion its transformative power. We believe all young people should have the opportunity to benefit from the life-changing impact of extraordinary youth workers and trained volunteers.
We help to grow youth work provision in ways that keep it effective, relevant, safe and engaging, to help millions of young people reach their potential and thrive. We do this by providing guidance, support, advice, training and staff development opportunities for youth workers and youth work organisations. At the heart of everything we do are young people themselves. We work hard to ensure their voices are integrated into all our work, to develop provision that truly meets their needs.
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All of us at The Talent Foundry believe that a young person's success should be determined by the talents and abilities they have, not where they come from.
Our vision is to spark ambition and unlock opportunity so that every young person can succeed and thrive as part of a fairer society.
We are proud of our long-term, transformational partnerships with business. This pivotal role in our newly established engagement team has been created to support our next phase of growth and ambition.
This is a broad and dynamic position which will have responsibility for the successful development and implementation of The Talent Foundry’s engagement strategies across fundraising, marketing and communications.
Head of Engagement (fundraising and marketing)
You will be an ambitious fundraising leader committed to supporting our new vision - to support 1 million young people in the next five years - by developing and implementing exciting ways of engaging our key stakeholders - educators, supporters, volunteers and young people.
Read more about the responsiblities of this role and how to apply in our application pack.
This is both a strategic and hands-on role, with specific responsibility for cultivation, stewardship and increasing our fundraised income through grant and trust funders and corporate foundations and major donors.
Your experience:
- Track record in fundraising - either from a major gifts, philanthropy or trusts and foundations background
- Excellent communications and engagement skills
- Ability to propose, initiate and execute ideas and quickly respond to opportunities
- Team management
This is a hybrid role with travel expected to meet with colleagues, funders and visit our projects in schools and partner offices. You do not have to live in London to apply for this role, but before applying, please consider what you would consider a reasonable commute from where you live to our team together days with take place every month. You can read more about our approach to hybrid working in our application pack.
Other benefits:
- 28 days holiday + bank holidays
- £500 L&D budget
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Morning/afternoon of your birthday off
Please ensure your CV includes:
- your full work history since leaving full time education (or the past 10 years)
- please include a note(s) about any employment gaps between roles
- include start/finish months and years (eg Aug 23 - Feb 25)
Any CVs without this information will be discounted.
Talent is everywhere, opportunity is not. The Talent Foundry, a UK education charity, bridges this gap and improves social mobility for young people.





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We have an exciting opportunity for a Peer Support Volunteer Manager to join the Peer Support team in the National Homicide Service, working 18.75 hours a week on a fixed term basis until September 2026.
This role is home-based with regular travel required throughout England & Wales, actual hours can be discussed at interview.
Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?
Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?
If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off for your birthday & options to buy or sell annual leave
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes
- Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
About the role:
The role is home working, however the team collectively cover England and Wales, so the ability to travel with occasional overnight stays is vital.
As a Peer Support Volunteer Manager you will be:
- Responsible for development and management of a cohort of lived experience volunteers
- Triaging and Risk Assessing clients as they are referred into the service
- Facilitating Peer Support groups, both online and face-to-face
- Contributing to the training and recruitment of new volunteers
You will need:
- Experience, knowledge and understanding of trauma informed working in a client facing role, with knowledge of the impact of traumatic bereavement
- Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding practice and legislation relating to equal opportunities and diversity, inclusivity, safeguarding and risk assessments.
- Willingness and flexibility to travel (including overnight stays) and to work evenings and weekends with notice
- A proven ability to confidently use various IT systems including Case Management, Microsoft Office, Zoom, Outlook and other online applications/platforms.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
About Us:
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We look forward to hearing from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.
If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
Could you lead our Flagship LGBTQI+ specialist mental health service? Islington Mind have an exciting opportunity to apply for the of role Outcome Senior Team Leader (LGBTQI+ specialist service). Due to the ethos of the project and funding requirements we are seeking a person from the LGBTQI+ community to lead this multifaceted service. Islington Mind has worked alongside volunteers and service users for over 40 years to co-create a unique, supportive and therapeutic LGBTQI+ community, supporting people with mental health difficulties. This role offers the opportunity to join a well-established, skilled and committed team. Please see the Job description for the full range of duties and role requirements.
We offer:
- An inclusive and supportive work environment
- Competitive salary
- 26 days annual leave, plus bank holidays (Pro rata for part time hours)
- A pension scheme
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme
If you are interested, please visit our website, view the full job description and download the following documents:
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The Monitoring Form
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Application Form
British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH) is seeking to appoint an outstanding Executive Assistant (Governance Officer).
The post holder will work closely with elected Officers, the board and CEO to support delivery of BASHH core membership services and ensure the highest standards of governance and oversight. The first port of call for many BASHH members, this person will have a key role in supporting excellent member services and communications. Their support will enable the President, CEO and Officers to lead effectively in their respective areas.
Joining at an exciting time for BASHH, with the organisation transitioning to an in-house model of operating some of its core functions, the post-holder will join a new, small staff team. A strong collaborator, they will work with a wide network of stakeholders, including highly committed clinicians and other health care providers on the BASHH board and membership.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Admin Officer – Resilient Water Accelerator
Contract: Permanent, Full time, 35 hours per week
Location: London, United Kingdom subject to right to work.
UK hybrid working – a minimum of 40 % of working time is spent face-to-face (London office, external meetings or travel).
60/40 hybrid working at WaterAid means roughly three days wherever you work best and two days together in person.
Salary: £33,223 - £34,894 per year with excellent benefits
Change starts with water. Change starts with you.
Every day, millions of people live without clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid exists to change that – for everyone, everywhere. Join us, and your energy will help unlock people’s potential and create a fairer future.
About Resilient Water Accelerator (RWA)
The climate crisis is a water crisis. Around the world, people are feeling the effects of climate change through water, including flooding, droughts, sea level rise, and irregular rainfall. Climate change is affecting seasonal and long-term water availability, meaning we can no longer rely on rain, river flows and aquifers. The Global Commission on the Economics of Water has said that the world is facing the prospect of a 40% shortfall in freshwater by 2030; and water and wastewater contribute 10% of global emissions. To adapt to this new reality and build resilience to the impacts of climate change, we need to re-think how water resources are managed and delivered for different users over time. This provides an exciting opportunity to rethink how we create investment opportunities that promote resilient water management for people and the planet.
The Resilient Water Accelerator is designed to increase the flow of private and public finance into water projects that help the most climate-vulnerable communities build resilience to climate change. Despite the high need, only 3% of total climate finance flows go towards water. Our mission is to demonstrate the business case for increased and enhanced public and private investment in water-related deals in emerging economies that strengthen resilience for climate-vulnerable communities and are replicable so that millions more can benefit. We are working to increase the speed, scale and replicability of water investment by creating a pipeline of bankable projects, bringing together the right mix of financing with the right commercial structures and partners, and supporting improvements in the enabling environment. We are undertaking work to understand local markets and context, develop templates, shared resources, and data, to build proof of concept projects to provide a springboard for increased action on resilient water. And we are developing thought leadership on how to make water more investible.
About the RWA team
The Resilient Water Accelerator (RWA), wholly owned subsidiary of WaterAid, is a global organisation that aims to:
- Address the climate impacts on water to strengthen resilience in vulnerable communities.
- Secure greater investment from public and private sources in water infrastructure and services.
- Ensure this work can be replicated and scaled to increase long term water security.
To achieve this, we work with policy makers, experts, investors and communities to identify critical climate risks to water and shape a business case for priority projects.
We work to ensure these projects act as positive examples of a new approach to programme development in the water and climate sectors.
This role will play an essential part in delivering our international programme of work.
About the role
As our Admin Officer, you will play a critical role in our Global Platform team — helping to link the different parts of the Resilient Water Accelerator (RWA) together and co-ordinate with our partners around the world to drive sustainable change.
The Resilient Water Accelerator is a newly formed not-for-profit organisation, which, as a wholly owned subsidiary of WaterAid, means both organisations retain a close and collaborative relationship. This is an exciting opportunity to be on the ground floor as we build new structures and culture for this unique startup organisation, as it works towards delivering on its mission.
In this role, you will:
Provide support and solutions as the RWA puts in place new structures and systems
o You will work with SMT to explore the practical and regulatory steps towards building our own high-performing systems.
o Help develop solutions to interfacing with WaterAid’s systems (e.g. financial and HR).
Take the lead in engaging with WaterAid’s finance processing systems
o Process payments
o Develop contracts and due diligence
o Prepare invoices and work with the team to develop budget forecasts
o Ensure quality and consistency of our financial reporting
Support SMT and wider team
o Help with the monitoring and co-ordination of SMT meetings, action and responsibilities
o Support planning and project management across the team
o Support in the design and maintenance of a shared platform with core information and contacts, key information and core RWA documents.
o Provide support with diary management (team and individuals)
Support Hiring and Training
o Support the recruitment and onboarding process for new staff, organising recruitment campaigns, working with WaterAid’s People Team, and liaising with candidates.
o Supporting staff activities, including logistics for travel and accommodation for training, aways days and in-person meetings
Logistics
o Provide support to the Chief Executive of the RWA
o Provide support to the newly established RWA Board of Directors, through the Board Secretariat function
o Work with colleagues across the RWA team to process and manage information
Requirements
To be successful, you will need:
- Ability to act on your own initiative to ensure momentum of our work is maintained
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong team player and willingness to be flexible to respond to changing priorities.
- Ability to produce high quality written work in English with a strong eye for detail
- Experience of diary management and event co-ordination
- Experience in administration – contracts, payments and project management procedures
- Passionate about climate adaptation and water security, and driven to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable communities
Although not essential, we’d prefer you to have:
- Knowledge of project management tools or design software
- Experience working with a consortium of partners from both the public and private sectors
- Experience of providing support to a Board of Directors.
- Experience working in or closely with one of the RWA’s priority countries (Bangladesh, Brazil, Malawi, Morocco, and Nigeria)
Closing date: Applications close 12:00 PM UK time on Monday 4 August 2025. Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 11 and/or 18 August 2025.
How to apply: Click Apply to complete the pre-screening question and upload your CV and cover letter
Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application?
At WaterAid, we strongly advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well.
Pre‑employment screening
To apply for this role, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to local law and WaterAid’s Safer Recruitment policy. All UK based roles require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Benefits
- 36 days’ holiday (including 8 Bank Holidays)
- Option to buy an extra 5 days’ annual leave
- Employer pension contribution up to 10 %
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Season ticket loan
- Free annual eye tests
- ‘Give as you Earn’ charitable giving scheme
- Enhanced parental leave (maternity, adoption/surrogacy, shared parental and paternity)
- Sabbaticals
- One paid volunteer day each year
Our Global Commitment:
Our people promise
We will work with passion and focus to make sure everyone everywhere has clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.
Equal Opportunities
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions, ways of life and status. This includes, but is not limited to, race, ethnicity, caste, colour, gender, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth, disability status, neurodiversity, age, marital and family status, sexual orientation and gender identity, health status, place of residence, economic and social situation.
Safeguarding
We are committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero- tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and to any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks (which can include counterterrorism, safeguarding and criminal records checks).
Together, we’ll change the world through water.
Join us and be part of the change!
Our vision is a world where everyone, everywhere has sustainable and safe water, sanitation and hygiene.





Chief People Officer
We are looking for a Chief People Officer to lead the strategic development and operational delivery of the organisation’s people agenda
If you have experience of driving excellence across learning and organisational development, recruitment and shared services, employee relations, equality, diversity and inclusion… then we want to hear from you!
Join a leading charity provider of mental health services in England. Every year, the organisation supports thousands of people through its network of groups, services and helplines. The vision is for equality, fair treatment and maximum quality of life for everyone affected by mental illness. Help reach that goal by applying today.
Position: Chief People Officer
Location: London/Hybrid
Hours: Full time, flexible working available
Salary: £85,453 to £102,956 based on experience
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 5pm, 4 August 2025
Interviews: Interviews will be held in two stages: the first stage with our Executive Team and second stage with the Chief Executive and representatives from our Board of Trustees. Interviews will take place weeks commencing 1 and 8 September 2025.
Candidates may be asked to complete psychometric assessments as part of the recruitment process.
The Role
As the Chief People Officer, you will lead the strategic development and operational delivery of the organisation’s people agenda, with responsibility for driving excellence across learning and organisational development, recruitment and shared services, employee relations, equality, diversity and inclusion, as well as involvement and volunteering.
You will play a pivotal role in cultivating a high-performance, values-driven culture that empowers employees, fosters inclusion, and enhances engagement across all levels of the organisation, from frontline care to national campaigning. This role is a key member of that team, working alongside the Deputy Chief Executive, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Finance Officer, and Chief Business Improvement and Technology Officer.
Together, you will shape the organisation’s strategy, culture, and delivery.
If you are excited by the opportunity to lead across people and organisational development and to be part of a collaborative leadership team, then we would love to hear from you.
About You
We are looking for a Chief People Officer with the ability to shape and execute an integrated people and organisational development strategy that supports both care outcomes and social change. Someone who can demonstrate a commitment to inclusive leadership and the ability to foster an inclusive organisational culture.
You will have:
- Substantial senior leadership experience in people management, organisational development, and EDI within a care, support, health, or social impact organisation.
- Proven ability to develop and implement people strategies that enhance organisational performance and employee experience.
- Strong track record of leading EDI initiatives that promote inclusivity and diversity.
- Experience in organisational development, including change management, learning and development, and performance management.
- Demonstrated success in building and leading multidisciplinary teams across HR, EDI, and organisational development functions.
- Membership of CIPD.
About the Organisation
Work for an organisation that research shows is one of the most trusted major voluntary sector brands. In a rapidly changing world, the charity brings together delivery of care and support services, policy influencing, and campaigning – with people living with mental illness at the heart of what they do. The charity supports tens of thousands of people every year to get through crises, live independently and feel that they do not have to face mental illness alone. For over 50 years, the charity has campaigned for the rights of people severely affected by mental illness whilst working tirelessly to ensure that the people they support have a voice at all levels of the mental health system.
Benefits include:
- Employer funded pension
- Flexible working
- Life assurance
- Eye care vouchers
- Training opportunities
- 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 plus Bank Holidays
- Rewards, benefits and recognition platform
- Employee assistance programme
- Your birthday off
- Plus many more great benefits…
“It feels very rewarding to be part of such a meaningful organisation where everyone is valued and has the opportunity to make a difference” Current staff member
We actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (or questioning), Intersex and (asexual) (LGBTQIA+), people with a disability, and people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.
You may also have experience in areas such as People, HR, Human Resources, Personnel, Head of People, Head of HR, Head of Human Resources, Head of Personnel, Director of People, Director of HR, Director of Human Resources, P Director of personnel, People Director, HR Director, Human Resources Director, Personnel Director. #INDNFP
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
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Are you passionate about fundraising, donor stewardship, and supporting our vibrant community through bespoke events? If you're an organised and enthusiastic individual, we have an incredible opportunity for you to join Fine Cell Work as the Fundraising & Events Officer.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a high-energy, creative person to join the team. As the Fundraising & Events Officer, you will play a crucial role in driving our fundraising efforts and supporting our community of fundraisers, donors, and partners. Your work will directly contribute to the sustainability of our mission and help us continue our mission of rehabilitation through the transformative power of needlework.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work for an innovative growing charity working in the area of criminal justice, and to be a part of a unique social enterprise. The role brings organisational skills and creativity together.
Our Purpose:
Fine Cell Work is a UK- based rehabilitation charity and social enterprise which makes beautiful handmade products in British prisons. For over 25 years we’ve been transforming the lives of people in prison and prison leavers, one stitch at a time. Our unique process boosts our stitcher’s self-worth, instils accountability, and fosters hope.
Collaborating with world-renowned designers to create one-of-a-kind, limited-edition products, we support people in prison and prison leavers to finish their sentences with work skills, money earned and saved, and the self-belief to rebuild meaningful, independent, crime-free lives. By providing purposeful activity to prepare prisoners to successfully reintegrate into the community, we are working to improve prisoner’s skills and well-being. This is key to reducing recidivism.
The Role:
The Fundraising & Events Officer will provide administrative assistance with grants and donor fundraising and the logistics for events. Working alongside the Development Manager and the Founding Director you will support identifying and managing donor opportunities, and the research and support of applications to Trusts and Foundations. It is a diverse and varied role and is a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to build a solid foundation in fundraising and events.
This is a results-driven role with the postholder driving planned income growth by establishing, enabling, and inspiring events, building relationships and maximising fundraising efforts. As this is a people facing role, you will be working with supporters over the phone, online, in writing and face to face, with the aim of helping donors receive the ultimate supporter journey.
You will require excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to network, build relationships and influence both internally and externally, with the confidence to speak publicly about the work of the charity. To be successful in this role, you should possess exceptional organisational skills, excellent communication abilities – including good writing skills, and a passion for making a difference. In addition, experience with fundraising, donor stewardship, event planning and organisation and CRM systems will be highly valued.
Your work will be essential in generating the income needed to support our initiatives, grow our donor base, and provide vital services to support our mission of rehabilitation.
This is a unique opportunity to combine your passion for fundraising, donor stewardship, and supporting our community. Together, we will make a significant impact and drive positive change. Fine Cell Work’s office in Battersea is run by a team of 15 staff (FTE) supported by 191 volunteers, 116 of whom teach in prisons (volunteer figures for 2024).
Fundraising and earned income are fundamental requirements for FCW, and all staff are involved in fundraising and earned revenue activities.
Principal Accountabilities for the Core Job:
- Ensure all the necessary administration to support fundraising including recording all donations and potential contact information on Salesforce, thanking and reporting to all event attendees and donors.
- Assistance in the planning, setting up and logistics of all events including attending events as required (includes occasional out of office and out of hours commitments).
- Establish and maintain donor contacts on the database, and, with the Development Manager, coordinate donor communication and planning.
- Prepare donation quarterly reports and report post event on financial and potential contact outcomes and lessons learnt.
- Build and support our individual giving Champions programme through events and regular communications.
- Work with the Founding Director in research to support grant applications and assistance in making applications to small grant–making organisations.
- Prepare information for reports to Trusts and Foundations and major donors, creating a fundraising dashboard to include uploading and managing reporting and grant deadline dates on Salesforce including the establishment of a reporting procedure for existing grants makers.
- Working with the Development Manager, ensure there is sufficient and appropriate fundraising events to meet the annual donations targets through events.
- With the Executive Director and the Development Manager, support the logistics for event committees including assisting in identifying potential Chairs and committee members and working with the event hosts.
- Support the Development Manager to expand FCW’s fundraised revenue through developing event sponsorship opportunities and other forms of event revenue (ticket sales, raffles etc).
- Supported by the Finance Director, set up and manage the annual budget for expenditure and income from events.
- Any other duties as required from time to time to support the work of the charity.
The following knowledge and skills have been identified for the role of Fundraising & Events Officer:
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Excellent spoken and written English, including good grammar
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Proven experience with Microsoft Office, especially Excel
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Experience maintaining a data base, preferably Salesforce
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Excellent attention to detail and record keeping
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team
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Excellent interpersonal, customer service and communication skills
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Demonstrable organisation, research and planning skills
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Good level of fitness to assist with setting up events
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Social media and blogging experience
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Experience of working with volunteers
Personal Attributes
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Self-starter – enjoys working in a small team and as part of a team.
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Creative and innovative thinking.
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Proactive, and able to take the initiative.
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Strong analytical skills and an interest in using insights and evidence to support decision-making & create strong cases of support.
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Excellent time and task management skills with the ability to work under pressure and prioritise in a busy environment.
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Strong and confident communication skills, both written and verbal.
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Flexibility in approach to working hours as may involve occasional out of hours work.
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A commitment to own learning and development and willingness to undertake Continuing Professional Development.
Location: Battersea, London
This is a full-time (37.5 hours a week), permanent role, and is primarily office-based.
Salary:£27,000 to £30,000, based on experience.
Fine Cell Work offer the following benefits to all our team members:
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A supportive learning culture and opportunities to develop in your role
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25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata) increasing after 2 years of service
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Employer pension contribution after 3 month probationary period
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Season ticket loan
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Cycle to work scheme
Fine Cell Work is committed to the principle of equality. No job applicant, employee, volunteer or worker is discriminated against either directly or indirectly on the grounds of race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religious belief, sex, marital or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy status, age or disability and we will maintain a neutral working environment in which no employee or worker feels under threat or intimidated.
To apply for this role please include a cover letter outlining how you meet the person specification, and a CV, by 9am on Monday 11th August. Please note your application will not be considered if a cover letter is not included. We will be interviewing as and when suitable applicants apply, so early applications are encouraged.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.