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Online Community Officer x2
Permanent
Full time (34.5 hours), shift pattern over 7 days 8am-8pm, we are open to a conversation about compressed hours
Location – Home based or split between home and our London Office / Shipley Office Glasgow office
Salary Range - £29,000 - £32,000
Are you passionate about developing people and motivated by continuous system, process and team improvement? Do you have experience of working with online community groups? If so, this could be the role for you.
Online Community
The Online Community is a peer to peer support network, provided by and for people living with cancer, facilitated by volunteer Community Champions in a safe online environment. As the only Macmillan platform with 24/7 support for people with cancer, open 365 days a year, and with over 80k members, the Online Community is all about fostering and facilitating connections between people, in an anonymous, safe way.
About the role
This role is an exciting opportunity for someone with experience of working within online groups and communities to join our Online Community team to deliver and support high quality services online to people affected by cancer, and other key Macmillan audiences as well as drive peer to peer engagement within the online community.
You will be responsible for maintaining and supporting high quality service to the online community, supporting members and volunteers, driving engagement between members, moderating posts and online content and responding to help requests, to create a safe and supportive environment for all our members and volunteers. This role covers opening hours of 8am-8pm, 7 days per week on shift rotation, some parts of which will be unsupervised.
About you
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following skills and experience:
- Experience and knowledge of working within online communities and social media
- Good written and verbal communication skills (including the ability to communicate directly with community members and volunteers as well as internally at different levels of the organisation and to different technical abilities)
- Experience of developing, managing and moderating online content
- Good IT skills with experience of setting up web pages, including basic grasp of HTML, use of a CMS or social publishing platform and image optimisation
- Experience of supporting and communicating with customers through email, online and over the phone
In return, we offer a range of benefits including:
- 25 days holiday plus flexible bank holiday options, increasing by 1 day every year of service up to 30 days
- Pension matched up to 7.5%
- 120+ learning and development offers, with access to external professional qualifications
- Flexible working patterns, such as compressed hours, flexibility to work earlier or later around our core working hours of 10am-4pm
- Holiday buying and selling scheme, life insurance, free wills, retail discounts and much more
Recruitment Process
Application deadline: 30th September 2025
First interview dates: Monday - Wednesday 6th - 8th October 2025
To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for this role, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed.
Please note, we do not generally offer visa sponsorship for this role.
At Macmillan you'll find talented people working together to do whatever it takes to support people living with cancer.



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Domestic Abuse Officer
Location: Waltham Forest/London
Salary: £30,000 per annum
Full Time
1-year fixed term contract
Young Ladies Club aims to raise aspirations in disadvantaged young women to achieve their education and career potential by providing mentoring, confidence building activities and career workshops from positive role models. We envision a world where young women’s socio-economic background does not impact educational and career outcomes.
We are now looking for an experience Domestic Abuse Officer to provide an effective, efficient, and supportive service to women who are victims of domestic abuse providing emotional, practical and welfare support. As our Domestic Abuse Officer, you will provide a high-quality pro-active service to victims of domestic abuse and other forms of VAWG in either 1:1 or group settings delivering a service to those at medium and low risk.
As a Domestic Abuse Officer, your responsibilities will be:
· To work within a multi-agency framework consisting of the MARAC and local partnership responses to domestic abuse.
· To ensure that women are enabled to access their rights and are informed about their options.
· To reach out to survivors of domestic abuse and raise awareness of domestic abuse and local services offered.
· To support and implement the aims and objectives of Young Ladies Club ensuring that all work is undertaken in accordance with Young Ladies Club policies and procedures.
· To facilitate or co-facilitate the support groups
· To facilitate the provision of culturally sensitive therapeutic interventions and counselling services.
Required Skills and Experience:
· Demonstrable qualifications and/or experience in the field of domestic violence accommodation and support.
· An excellent working knowledge of key issues faced by black and minoritised women who have experienced Domestic Abuse and VAWG. Able to apply this knowledge at a practical level.
· Experience of identifying and responding to the risks to and needs of survivors of domestic
violence
· Experience of working with vulnerable women at least some of which are women or girls affected by domestic abuse and other forms of gender-based violence.
· A sound working knowledge of the practical, emotional, social and economic issues facing black and minoritised women and girls affected by domestic, and intimate relationship abuse
· Experience of multi-agency partnership working
· Knowledge of relevant legislation relating to Immigration, Honour Based Violence, Forced Marriage and FGM.
· Experience in running support groups in the community
· Ability to work with interpreters and volunteers.
· Ability to work with voluntary organisations, local authorities and government agencies on behalf of women.
· Effective communication skills.
· Experience of managing basic administrative systems.
· Training and qualifications in the provision of advice and advocacy on issues such as housing, welfare benefits and domestic violence.
· Good working knowledge of IT system and databases.
· Ability to run groups virtually on Zoom/Teams etc
Due to the nature of the role and the needs of our service users, this post is restricted to female applicants. This is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. YLC is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.
Due to the nature of the role and the needs of our service users, this post is restricted to Black and minoritised women. This is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
This post is subject to Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A criminal record will not
necessarily exclude you from this post but under the Act, we must have details. An Enhanced
Disclosure will be sought in the event of a successful application for this post and therefore
you will be required to give details of spent and unspent convictions disclosed above. YLC
operates under the Revised Code of Practice for Disclosure and Barring Service.
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Are you passionate about helping young people build brighter futures?
Do you love building relationships and making things happen in education? If so, we’ve got a brilliant opportunity for you to join our team as an Educational Partnerships Manager at Young Enterprise.
Who We Are
We’re Young Enterprise – a national charity with a bold mission: to give every young person the skills, confidence, and mindset to thrive in the changing world of work.
For over 60 years, we’ve empowered more than 7 million young people through hands-on enterprise and financial education programmes. Whether it’s launching a student business or learning how to manage money, we help young people develop key life skills—teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, and resilience.
We’re a passionate, down-to-earth team of 90+ staff and 2,000+ volunteers who believe that every young person, regardless of background, deserves a fair start in life.
Why Join Us?
We think Young Enterprise is a great place to work—and we’re proud of our people-first culture. Here’s what you can expect:
- A friendly and supportive team where your voice is heard
- A strong commitment to diversity and inclusion—we want everyone to feel they belong
- Generous holiday allowance and flexible working
- Cycle-to-work scheme, life assurance, and NHS top-up plan
- Ongoing learning and mentoring opportunities
- A chance to directly impact the lives of young people every single day
About the Role
This is a role where you’ll really see the difference you make.
As Educational Partnerships Manager, you’ll work across Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and South Lincolnshire, building partnerships with schools, colleges, youth organisations and community groups—particularly in areas where opportunities are hardest to come by.
You’ll be right in the mix: planning events, delivering programmes, supporting volunteers and connecting with school staff to make sure young people have access to our inspiring enterprise and financial education experiences.
You’ll be a key driver of our Inspiring Futures programme—helping young people break down barriers and imagine bigger futures.
It’s a varied, people-focused role with loads of room for creativity, independence and collaboration. Whether you’re visiting a school, chatting with a funder, or supporting a trade fair, you’ll be helping young people build skills that will last a lifetime.
You’ll love this job if you are…
- A brilliant relationship-builder, confident working with teachers, volunteers, and community leaders
- Passionate about education, social mobility, and giving every young person a chance to shine
- A natural communicator—whether leading a session in a classroom or inspiring a room of volunteers
- Organised and able to juggle multiple projects (with a great sense of humour!)
- Self-motivated, adaptable, and happy working remotely but never alone—you’ll be part of a close-knit regional team
- Excited by the idea of doing a job that combines delivery, relationship-building, fundraising and volunteering
Key Responsibilities
- Build and grow relationships with schools, colleges, youth clubs and local communities
- Focus on expanding our reach in areas of multiple deprivation and underrepresentation
- Deliver and support the rollout of YE programmes in schools and other settings
- Recruit, train and support volunteers—making sure they feel valued and inspired
- Work with your regional team to meet shared goals and celebrate local impact
- Help secure local funding by supporting fundraising efforts and managing project deliverables
- Support the planning of events, trade fairs and celebrations for young people
- Keep accurate records, track impact, and make sure safeguarding is front and centre
A few practical things:
- This is a hands-on role—you’ll sometimes be lifting resources, setting up venues and travelling regularly (a car and full driving licence are essential)
- You’ll need to be happy occasionally working evenings or weekends during peak delivery times
- Expect to be on your feet during some events or sessions—it’s all part of the fun!
Safeguarding Young People
We are committed to keeping young people safe. All successful applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS check and receive ongoing safeguarding training.
How to Apply
If you’re ready to help shape the futures of young people across Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and South Lincolnshire, we want to hear from you!
Please send your CV and a cover letter (max 2 pages) telling us why you’re the right person for this role. Applications must be submitted by 23:30 on 18 October 2025. Please note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
Interviews will be held via Teams and may take place before the closing date. Please note, we are only able to respond to shortlisted candidates.
At YE we are passionate and committed to keeping your data safe and secure. Full details can be found in the YE People’s Privacy Notice.
Join us – and help us give every young person the chance to thrive. Apply today!
We empower young people to discover, develop and celebrate their skills and potential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The role will lead training for Lifelites 25, our exciting expansion programme, which will take Lifelites’ services to the wider children’s palliative care sector.
You will also be the key point of contact for all Lifelites’ Service Partners, including Children’s Hospices, specialist education and other community services, helping to build strong relationships and maximise the use of assistive technology across children’s palliative care.
The role will design, develop and deliver the multi-channel Lifelites Learning programme by providing training for staff across children’s palliative care in person, online and through e-learning.
In this role, you will:
✨ Design, develop and deliver engaging training in collaboration with our training team – in person, online and via e-learning – to children’s hospices, specialist schools, and other community partners.
✨ Act as the key point of engagement for our partners, supporting them to use Lifelites’ assistive technology to enrich the lives of children.
✨ Travel across the UK and Ireland, building strong relationships and ensuring partners have the skills and confidence to make the most of our services.
We’re looking for someone who is:
✔ Experienced in delivering training and engaging adult learners.
✔ Skilled at designing clear, accessible resources and training content.
✔ Passionate about children’s services, ideally with experience in disability or palliative care settings.
✔ Organised, self-motivated, personable, and a strong communicator.
Before applying, please sign into your CharityJob candidate account to access and review the Recruitment Pack for the full Job Description and Person Specification.
We empower children with life-limiting conditions to play, create and communicate by harnessing the power of sensory and assistive technology.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
BeSpace is a small but growing Christian charity with a big vision to see a future where every child has the opportunity to access creative reflective spaces to develop personal tools to pray, reflect and grow spiritually throughout their lives, helping churches, schools and communities to flourish.
We have seen incredible impact through developing prayer spaces in schools across Oxfordshire. Since 2010, over 65,000 children have experienced prayer spaces led by local churches, trained and resourced by us. Currently 60 schools a year have prayer and reflection spaces. Now, we’re building on this momentum to reach over 115 schools in the next three years and are preparing to grow nationally with developing contemplative retreats for schools.
About the Role
In this role, you will:
- Inspire and equip churches to run prayer and reflection spaces in schools
- Pilot school retreats and embed contemplative practices into school engagement
- Recruit and coach volunteer area networkers to grow local networks of volunteers
- Gather stories and evidence of impact, ensuring quality and consistency
- Help position Oxfordshire as a model in developing contemplative retreats nationally.
You will work closely with our CEO and Operations Coordinator, playing a vital part in both local transformation and BeSpace’s journey towards national growth.
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
- A practising Christian, personally committed to BeSpaces’s vision, with a passion for children’s spiritual development.
- A natural communicator and encourager, able to train, coach and inspire others
- Organised and proactive, with a pioneering attitude to grow new opportunities
- Flexible and adaptable, willing to work some evenings and weekends.
Role Details
- Position: Oxfordshire Development Lead
- Location: Oxfordshire (Remote, travel across the county required)
- Hours: Full time (part-time considered for the right candidate)
- Salary: £26,000 – £30,000 (depending on experience)
- Start date: From Autumn 2025
How to Apply
Please send your CV (maximum 2 pages) with a covering letter (maximum 2 pages) ensuring you explain how you meet the person specification and Job Description, outlining why you would be suitable for this job by demonstrating the skills and abilities you have gained through your education, work experiences and volunteering opportunities. Please include why you would like to work for BeSpace.
- Closing date: 4pm Monday 29th September
- Interviews: Week commencing 6th of October
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This newly established role sits within the Talent and Learning team and reports into the Director, Talent and Learning. The Volunteer Manager role will be responsible for enhancing and expanding Provide's volunteering initiatives.
This includes significantly growing volunteer engagement, fostering strong relationships with staff, implementing strategic development plans and creating meaningful opportunities for volunteers and will play a crucial part in enriching the services we provide and enhancing the overall patient experience within our communities.
The main duties of the Volunteer Manager include:
- Developing a long-term vision for volunteer engagement across the organisation
- Contribute to and deliver the Volunteer Strategy
- Develop and implement comprehensive communication strategies across the organisation
- Design and deliver induction, training and mentorship programs to maximise volunteer engagement
- Monitor volunteer attendance and maintain quality experiences
- Co-ordinate cross functional teams to optimise volunteer engagement
- Develop partnerships with external organisations and manage strategic relationships
- Manage volunteer budgets and expenses
Four Greens Community Trust is all about helping people and changing lives in the North of Plymouth. We are looking for an innovative and inspirational CEO to lead the team into even more new and exciting chapters in the story of our growth. You will be part of a dedicated, versatile and hardworking group of staff and volunteers and part of a community which cares for each other.
We are looking for somebody who has exceptional community leadership and communication skills, who has confidence in leading capital projects and working in partnership with health and wellbeing organisations. You will have proven experience in strategic leadership, income generation and organisational development.
The Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and we will seek to ensure equality of treatment for all, regardless of sex, race, age, marital or civil partnership status, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity status.
For more information and an application form, please take a look at our recruitment pack.
Location: Hybrid – Warwick/Leamington Spa office (min. 3 days/week), remote up to 2 days/week
Salary: £74,000 – £78,000 (depending on experience)
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Reporting to: Chair of Board of Trustees
About SOS – Silence of Suicide
Founded in 2015 by Michael and Yvette Mansfield, SOS Silence of Suicide exists to break the silence around mental health and suicide. Initially a peer-support group, SOS is now a growing charity offering multi-channel support services via a national helpline, mobile hubs, and in-person outreach. With around 45 staff and volunteers, SOS is poised for further expansion and impact and is seeking a strategic and compassionate CEO to lead us through the next exciting phase of development.
The Role
The Chief Executive Officer will lead SOS’s strategic direction, operations, partnerships and fundraising. This includes shaping long-term sustainability, developing our team and enhancing our voice in national conversations centered around suicide prevention and mental health.
Key Responsibilities
· Lead and manage the Senior Leadership Teams
· Deliver and grow SOS’s core services – helpline, hubs and outreach – ensuring high-quality, accessible support.
· Develop and implement a sustainable income generation strategy in collaboration with fundraising staff.
· Ensure sound financial management, working with bookkeepers, auditors and the Board to meet compliance needs.
· Support trustees with good governance and maintain full legal and regulatory compliance, including safeguarding.
· Represent SOS to external stakeholders including NHS, government, press and funders.
· Oversee impact reporting, evaluation and quality improvement across all service areas.
· Champion SOS’s mission, values and voice on suicide prevention, stigma reduction and mental health awareness.
About You
We are seeking a strategic leader who is hands-on, collaborative and emotionally intelligent. The ideal candidate will bring the following:
· Proven experience in charity leadership and team management, ideally in a growth phase.
· Strong understanding of mental health or suicide prevention – lived or professional experience welcomed.
· Track record in strategic planning, income generation and stakeholder engagement.
· Experience of developing services, managing volunteers, and fostering inclusive culture.
· Sound knowledge of charity governance, safeguarding, finance and HR best practice.
· Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
· Comfortable with hybrid working, frequent travel and engaging with emotionally complex topics.
SOS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and lived experiences. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a DBS check.
Timetable for interviews
Shortlisted candidates will be notified w/c 29th Sept with formal Interviews to be held 6th/7th October 2025 in the Warwickshire area.
Addendum: Person Specification
Communication & Interpersonal
· Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships across staff, volunteers, partners and service users. (Essential)
· Strong verbal and written communication skills. (Essential)
· Diplomatic, professional and emotionally intelligent. (Essential)
· Able to work both independently and collaboratively; confident engaging with a wide range of stakeholders. (Essential)
Fundraising & Partnerships
· Proven track record in fundraising strategy, including grant applications, donor engagement and community fundraising. (Essential)
· Provide strategic oversight of the charity’s communications—ensuring the website, social media and printed materials are used effectively and creatively. (Essential)
· Develop a mental health training and awareness service that advances SOS’s mission. (Essential)
Leadership & Management
· Proven experience delivering programmes and activities within the charity sector. (Essential)
· Proven ability to lead and line manage staff within a dispersed team and varied working patterns. (Essential)
· Experience of managing volunteers and supporting their ongoing development. (Essential)
· Ability to work under pressure and respond flexibly in a fast-paced environment. (Essential)
· Proactive and highly organised, with strong time management skills. (Essential)
· Strong attention to detail, with the ability to prioritise, delegate effectively and meet deadlines. (Essential)
Mental Health & Values
· Strong understanding of mental health and suicide prevention, ideally with lived experience. (Essential)
· Commitment to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion internally and externally. (Essential)
· Demonstrated commitment to safeguarding, with experience in policies and processes to protect vulnerable adults. (Essential)
· Clear commitment to the aims and mission of SOS Silence of Suicide. (Essential)
· Empathetic listener with the ability to engage non-judgementally. (Desirable)
Strategy & Governance
· Demonstrated success in developing and implementing strategic plans, preferably in a charity context. (Essential)
· Experience of designing and building effective organisational structures to support growth, including operating in a ‘start-up’ environment. (Essential)
· Sound knowledge of charity governance and compliance, including engagement with trustee boards. (Essential)
· Ability to develop and implement new organisational processes and frameworks. (Desirable)
Technical Skills & Other
· Proficient in Microsoft 365 and OneDrive, including Teams, Word, Outlook and Excel. (Essential)
· Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field. (Essential)
· Willingness to work outside of standard hours, including evenings and weekends when required. (Essential)
· Living within one hour of the Warwickshire office, with access to a vehicle for business use. (Desirable)
Your CV and covering letter (max 2 pages) should outline your interest and suitability for the role by 23.59hrs on 21st September 2025.
Since our concept in 2015, our core aim remains the same - to reduce shame, stigma and silence around poor emotional health and suicide
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Finance Officer
Salary: £29,443 FTE (£23,554 Pro Rata)
Shrewsbury, Shropshire - Hybrid
28 hours per week
Maternity Cover Fixed Term Contract Approx 12 months
Closing Date 8th October 2025
Interviews to be held on 14th October 2025
Shropshire Wildlife Trust (SWT) has a vision of a thriving natural world, where Shropshire's wildlife and natural habitats play a valued role in addressing the climate and ecological emergencies, and people are inspired and empowered to take action for nature. We combine projects across Shropshire (including Telford & Wrekin) with advocacy and campaigning to restore nature and to engage people. We manage over 40 nature reserves and have almost 50 staff, 300 volunteers, and over 9000 members. SWT is an autonomous charity, but we are increasingly working collectively, as part of The Wildlife Trusts (TWT), to ensure that our local actions have a national impact and help to address global issues
We are recruiting a Finance Officer for maternity cover to support the Head of Finance & Operations.
Key tasks include:
· Processing accounting transactions & recording financial data in our accounting system, in line with SWT Finance Policies.
· Ensuring that financial information is accurately logged in our Customer Relationship Management System, so Direct Debits and Gift Aid can be claimed promptly. This includes the administration of BACSTEL-IP payment services and BACS job submission software.
· Ownership and controller of the Sales Ledger
· Plus a wide and varied day to day list of tasks.
If you are highly numerate, have an eye for detail, and enjoy being part of a team, we would love to hear from you. Qualifications in accounting and experience working in a similar environment are desirable.
We are a friendly, enthusiastic team with a flexible can-do attitude, and if you think this role would be a good fit with your experience we would love to hear from you!
The Trust is committed to building an equal, diverse and inclusive workforce we encourage applications from a diverse range of suitably qualified candidates. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to make our recruitment process more accessible.
Why work for us - benefits we offer:
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25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and Service related holiday (pro-rated for part time staff)
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Salary sacrifice benefits
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Life assurance
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Generous pension - company contribution 7%, employee contribution 3%
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Enhanced Sick Pay
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Flexible working policy
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Staff discounts
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Employee away days
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Enhanced pay for maternity and adoption leave
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Coaching
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Support with training and development to assist career progression
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Inclusive & supportive work atmosphere
About us:
Shropshire Wildlife Trust (SWT) has a vision of a thriving natural world, where Shropshire's wildlife and natural habitats play a valued role in addressing the climate and ecological emergencies, and people are inspired and empowered to take action for nature. We combine projects across Shropshire (including Telford & Wrekin) with advocacy and campaigning to restore nature and to engage people. We manage over 40 nature reserves and have almost 50 staff, 300 volunteers, and over 9000 members. SWT is an autonomous charity, but we are increasingly working collectively, as part of The Wildlife Trusts (TWT), to ensure that our local actions have a national impact and help to address global issues.
Operations Officer Wales
You will be working alongside a team of Operations Officers, supporting, inspiring and guiding DofE leaders to ensure a consistent and quality experience for the young people that they support. You’ll be managing a portfolio of existing partners in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhondda Cynon Taff.
You will be home based, but there will be a mix of face to face and online interactions and, you will need to be prepared to travel across your patch. There may be meetings elsewhere in Wales, or across the UK, which you will be required to attend.
Whilst you won’t be working directly with young people, you will have the satisfaction of knowing that you are having a positive impact on their opportunities.
The DofE Award is a game-changer. We know that perseverance and passion for long-term goals is linked to success in education, life and work. Our structured programme of volunteering, physical and skills-based challenges inspire, guide and support young people to achieve.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive, and effective team player to help us to give more young people from across Wales the chance to take part in the DofE, particularly those from diverse and marginalised backgrounds.
DofE Wales is proud to be a bilingual organisation and you will need to demonstrate an understanding of the bilingual context of Wales. We welcome applications from non-Welsh speakers, who will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the bilingual context of Wales and a commitment to developing their Welsh language skills.
You will need to have good interpersonal skills to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders and have the skills to support and manage them to deliver high quality DofE opportunities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: HMP Moorland and HMP Lindholme
Job Type: Part time, 18.75 hours, Monday to Friday
Contract Type: Contract
Contract end date: 31-08-2029
Salary: £25,725 per annum, £12,862.50 per annum actual earnings.
Benefits: Generous Holiday allowance Season Ticket loan Cycle to work scheme Charity worker discounts Enhanced maternity package Wellness, inclusion, and diversity groups EAP scheme Life assurance
Are you passionate about supporting families affected by imprisonment?
Pact (the Prison Advice & Care Trust) is a pioneering national charity that supports individuals in custody, those with criminal convictions in the community, and their families. We are currently seeking a passionate and dedicated Development Officer to join our Families Together Project in South Yorkshire.
About the role
The Development Officer will be responsible for delivering Family Forums within HMP Lindholme and HMP Moorland, supporting the Development Manager with Professionals Forums and training, and engaging with families and partner agencies in the community. This role plays a vital part in improving the lives of people impacted by imprisonment by fostering engagement and collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
• Organise and deliver monthly Family Forums within each prison.
• Engage families and ensure their voices are heard.
• Monitor and track progress from Family Forums.
• Build relationships with prison departments and community agencies.
• Support logistics for Professionals Forums and other events.
• Recruit and manage volunteers with a person-centred approach.
Person Specification
We are looking for someone with excellent communication and organisational skills, a commitment to equity and inclusion, and the ability to work effectively in a team. Experience in working with families affected by imprisonment and knowledge of safeguarding and data protection policies are desirable.
How to Apply
If you are passionate about making a difference and meet the criteria above, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application detailing your suitability for the role.
Additional Requirements
This role is subject to prison vetting, DBS checks, and a 6- monthly probationary period. Flexibility to travel across South Yorkshire and occasionally nationality is required.
Visit Pact’s Website for more information about the charity.
Closing date – September 26th
Interviews – Week commencing 13th October.
Pact (the Prison Advice & Care Trust) is a pioneering national charity that provides caring and life changing services to men and women in prison, to people with convictions on release and in the community, and to their children and families.
Pact’s vision is of a society in which justice is understood as a process of restoration and healing, in which prisons are used sparingly and as places of learning and rehabilitation, and in which the innate dignity and worth of every human being is valued. We work for the common good of Society, taking a public health-based approach. We work at the intersection of criminal justice, child and family welfare, mental health, wellbeing provision and health & social care.
Our volunteers and staff can be found in courts, prisons, probation services, and in communities across England & Wales. We are a diverse, inclusive, modern, and collaborative charity. We build effective partnerships and sustainable solutions based on our well-established understanding of the systems in which we work, and on our historic values and ethos developed through our 120 years of service delivery.
As an inclusive employer, we welcome requests for job adverts and descriptions in accessible formats (for e.g. larger text) for candidates with disabilities, including those with neurodiversity. Please contact us if you require any support in engaging in our recruitment process.
You may also have experience in the following: Family Forums, Family Engagement Officer, Family Engagement Worker, Charity, Community Development, Support Worker, Volunteer, Volunteering, Third Sector, Family Support, Social Worker, Charities, Support Work, Social Services etc.
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The basics
Location: Agile working
Contract: Permanent, subject to funding
Hours: 16 hours per week
Starting salary: £27,445 FTE (£13,722.50 pro rata)
Who we are
Safer London is a charity working with young Londoners and families who are affected by violence and exploitation. We believe that when a child or young person comes to us they are just that – a child or a young person: we don’t define them by the issue that has brought them to us. By working alongside young Londoners, their families and peers in the places where they spend their time, we can create a safe London not just for them but for everyone.
Who you are
Would you like to make a difference to the lives of Young Londoners?
Do you enjoy helping people get the best out of online systems, designing and delivering high quality training and resources?
Do you have the expertise to provide support to users of case recording systems?
If so, you might be just who we are looking for!
If you are committed and resilient, and believe you have what it takes to help us to improve the lives of young Londoners and their families please apply.
What the role involves
1. Ensuring that there are regular training opportunities for both new starters and those requiring refresher sessions or updates when new functions or forms are released. This will include running system training drop in sessions to assist with queries / hear feedback, and relaying information from these to the Information Governance and IT manager.
2. To support managing the case recording system help desk – so that support is always ava
ilable to front line workers and other stakeholders.
3. Working with the Learning and Development Coordinator to establish an evaluation method and implement this to enable us to assess the effectiveness of each training session and using this to improve future delivery.
4. Produce effective training materials and guidance documents, and develop and maintain a training area on our case recording system, including the creation of dummy forms and files for new users to access and use as a training sandbox
5. Performing case recording system changes to forms and lists as directed by the Information Governance and IT Lead
6. Support the Data Reporting and System Support Lead with regards to user administration and user support at times of absence and increased need
7. Working with the Learning and Development Coordinator to support the creation of e-learning training modules for our LMS (currently RISE) Acting at all times in line with safeguarding legislation and guidance in addition to Safer London’s practice guidelines and wider pan-London processes and protocols.
8. Undertaking any other duties as required and commensurate with the level of this post, including covering the Data Reporting and CRS support lead post functions when relevant.
Additional Information
Safer London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect anyone who works and volunteers with us to share this commitment. As part of this commitment we will request a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check, as well as references covering the last five years, for the successful candidates.
We value diversity and encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We know that in order to make London a safer place for the young people that live here we need a diverse range of perspectives, experience, and knowledge.
Why working for us is different:
Encouraging work life balance
Ø Safer London is a 4 day/32 hour (FTE) working week organisation. This means that you have a regular day off in the week with no impact on your pay.
Ø 179 hours annual leave (plus bank holidays and pro rata for those who join us part time) rising after 3 and 5 years of service.
Ø Flexible and smart working policies in line with an agile way of working.
Ø Agile working - meaning you can work from different locations like home, in the community, from our office (job dependent).
Enriching your work life
Ø Opportunities for learning and development
Ø New modern offices
Ø Opportunities to feedback including surveys and groups
Ø Reflective practice sessions
Ø Reduced caseloads compared to statutory services
Caring for you and your family
Ø Enhanced family leave
Ø Death in service benefit
Ø Thinking about your finances
Ø Discounted season ticket loan
Ø Pension scheme
Ø Cycle to work scheme
Ø Expenses float scheme
Sound good? Here’s how to apply
To apply please complete the online application form and submit it as soon as possible: Safer London runs a rolling recruitment process which means that applications are shortlisted and invited for interview within one week of receipt. As soon as a suitable candidate is found no further applications will be considered.
As part of the online application you will be required to confirm you have read our Privacy and Cookie Policy and Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.
Please make sure you find the Job Pack attached by clicking the apply button on this page or find it on Safer London’s Website.
Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process or if you experience any technical issues when trying to access and/or complete the application through the online portal, please contact us via the “Contact us” section of our website or find our contact information in the Job Pack.
Safer London is not a sponsoring organisation for foreign nationals and you must be able to show proof that you have permission to live and work in the UK in order to be considered for this role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about empowering young people and shaping meaningful, youth-led experiences? At Scouts, we’re looking for a dynamic Programme Officer to help deliver innovative, inclusive programmes that build skills for life.
Job Title: Programme Officer – Youth Leadership
Location: Gilwell Park or Home-based
Contract: Fixed until 31st March 2026
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary:
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Gilwell Park (with Hybrid Working): £33,476 (Band E Level 3, incl. OLW) - In-person Programme team meetings every two months.
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Home-based: £31,716 (Band E Level 3) - In-person Programme team meetings every two months.
About the Role
Be part of a team that creates transformational non-formal education opportunities for young people aged 4–24, with a key focus on the DCMS Scouts Pilot Youth Leadership Development Programme.
This unique programme empowers 14–18-year-olds from underrepresented communities to lead holiday activities for younger peers, driving leadership, confidence, and creativity.
In this role, you'll:
- Co-design youth-led programmes that reflect our Theory of Change and core values.
- Support and mentor young leaders, helping them unlock pathways to volunteering, employment, and accreditation.
- Equip adult volunteers to deliver inclusive, impactful sessions.
- Work closely with partners, funders, and communities to expand reach and relevance.
- Champion a culture of innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
What We’re Looking For
You're someone who can:
- Engage and motivate young people (14–24) to lead and thrive.
- Design engaging, inclusive content for non-formal learning.
- Work with underserved communities with empathy and insight.
- Balance multiple priorities while keeping quality at the core.
- Collaborate across teams and external partners effectively.
You bring:
- Experience designing or delivering youth leadership programmes.
- A strong grasp of project delivery and stakeholder engagement.
- A commitment to inclusion, participation, and youth empowerment.
- Great communication skills and confidence using digital tools.
Why Join Scouts?
- Play a pivotal role in shaping the future of youth development.
- Be part of a supportive, values-driven team.
- Help young people across the UK grow, lead, and thrive.
Benefits include:
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28 days holiday (rising to 32 days after 2 years), plus extra days at Christmas
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Flexible working hours
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Double-matched pension up to 10% of gross salary
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Generous family leave and support as a family-friendly employer
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Access to our Learning & Development hub for ongoing training
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Recognition as Charity of the Year (Charity Times Awards 2022)
For a full list of our benefits, click .
Closing date for applications: 11:59 pm Monday, 13th October 2025
Interviews will be held online via teams on Monday, 20th October 2025.
The Scouts is an equal opportunities employer, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We offer flexible working arrangements to support diverse needs and lifestyles, ensuring that our teams can thrive both professionally and personally. We welcome and encourage applicants from all walks of life, believing that varied perspectives strengthen our innovation and community. Your unique experiences and ideas are essential to our success, and we look forward to hearing from all voices.
Strictly no agencies.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
Step into a transformative journey with Working Options
We're on a mission to empower young people aged 14-19 across England and Wales, and you can help make a real difference.
Following our successful Wales pilot supporting 15,000 young people since launching in 2024, we're scaling regionally. In 2025 we're focusing on Bedfordshire, and that is where we need you, while also responding to needs across England and Wales, aiming to reach 90,000+ young people in-person and 2.5 million+ online across both nations.
As a Project Coordinator you'll connect volunteers with schools and foster impactful relationships within our dynamic, entrepreneurial environment. We believe in inclusivity, trying new things, setting high expectations, and creating real opportunities for young people.
Working from home with occasional team meet-ups, events, and school visits, you'll join a dedicated team that values high expectations and individual contributions to help young people achieve positive outcomes.
If you're passionate, self-motivated, and eager to contribute to a great mission, this is your chance to join a team that's helping young people to transform their career and life chances.
Don't just take our word for it, here's what one of our young people had to say: "My personal experience has been exceptional. There is a collaborative atmosphere, and it is truly empowering to be part of a charity that values student input and involves us in decisions that directly affect our lives." – Working Options Alumnae.
Find out more about the role, and hear from our Chief Executive about our charity's ambitions, via the applicant pack linked below.
Person specification
We are looking for someone who:
• Has a genuine interest in our work and in the greater Bedfordshire area and/or South of England in easy reach of Bedfordshire.
• Is fully committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Is self-motivated.
• Has excellent attention to detail.
• Can juggle multiple priorities, sticking to deadlines and flagging when priorities need reviewing.
• Has a flair for developing great relationships, particularly with schools and colleges.
• Is proactive and tenacious, able to seek out new opportunities and remain resilient.
• Is creative and likes coming up with new ideas.
• Is ambitious for themselves and for the charity.
• Has high computer literacy.
While we don't specify this in our person specification, we are particularly interested to hear from applicants who have experienced some of the challenges that young people across England and Wales face today.
If you like the sound of this environment, we would love to hear from you.
Good luck with your application!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you ready to make a real impact every day? We're looking for a passionate and driven Fundraising Officer to join our dynamic Fundraising Team working from home, 37.5 hours a week.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in securing vital income for Victim Support through trusts, grants and corporate partnerships.
If you're someone who thrives on building relationships, crafting compelling proposals and contributing to meaningful change for people affected by crime and trauma, then we want to hear from you.
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting and retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards and benefits package including:
- Flexible Working Options: Including home working.
- Generous Annual Leave: 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave.
- Birthday Leave: An extra day off for your birthday.
- Pension Plan: 5% employer contribution.
- Enhanced Allowances: Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments.
- Exclusive Discounts: High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts.
- Financial Wellbeing: Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance.
- Wellbeing Support: Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support.
- Inclusive Networks: Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes.
- Sustainable Travel: Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans.
- Career Development: Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career progression.
About the role:
In this role, you'll lead on researching funding opportunities, crafting compelling cases for support and developing strategic proposals that align with both Victim Support's priorities and funder expectations. You'll collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to maximise income and embed fundraising best practices across the organisation. With the flexibility to work from home, this position offers autonomy, creativity and the chance to make a tangible impact.
We're looking for someone who is proactive, organised and an excellent communicator - someone who thrives on building relationships and driving performance.
Key skills and attributes we're looking for:
- Exceptional written communication with the ability to produce persuasive, well-structured proposals and reports with a strong attention to detail
- Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and take initiative to drive tasks forward
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively
- Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills, with the ability to confidently engage with internal and external stakeholders
- Good research, enquiry and evaluation skills in respect of opportunities, organisations and prospective supporters
This role is home-based (within England and Wales) with some national travel and overnight stays. This role will attract London weighting allowance of £2,800 per annum if applicable.
Please see the 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.
Closing date: Monday 22nd September 2025
Interview date: Tuesday 30th September 2025
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.