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Are you a visionary leader with a passion for volunteer supported services? Do you thrive in dynamic environments and want to make a real difference in the lives of witnesses and onboarding a diverse team of volunteers?
Victim Support is seeking an inspiring leader to join our Witness Service Mobilisation Team as the Head of Volunteering - Witness Service. In this pivotal fixed term role, you will lead the strategic development and operational delivery of the volunteering workstream during the Witness Service mobilisation, ensuring a diverse, skilled, and engaged volunteer workforce that enhances Witness Service delivery. You will develop and implement a volunteering strategy, update operational frameworks, manage risks, and champion diversity and equity goals. You'll also be responsible for engaging volunteers through the transition of the Witness Service, designing recruitment and onboarding strategies, and raising the profile of volunteers both internally and externally.
The role is full-time, flexible working available, fixed term until 31 March 2026.
What We Offer
At Victim Support, we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent. Our competitive rewards and benefits package includes:
- Flexible Working Options: Including hybrid working.
- Generous Annual Leave: 28 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
The role involves working with sensitive and potentially traumatic subject matter and Occasional travel to attend meetings will be required.
As Witness Service Head of Volunteering, you will:
- Create and deliver a Witness Service mobilisation plan delivering the mobilisation project outcomes within the Witness Service volunteering strand.
- Develop and implement a volunteering strategy aligned to organisational and mobilisation priorities inclusive of diversity and equity goals.
- Update operational frameworks and formal volunteer policies.
- Manage risks and issues related to volunteering.
- Communicate and engage with volunteers regarding the transition to Victim Support.
- Design and implement recruitment and onboarding strategies reflecting community diversity.
- Lead and manage the volunteering mobilisation team, providing strategic direction, coaching, and development.
- Collaborate with senior leaders and operational teams to embed volunteering into service delivery and organisational culture.
- Provide expert leadership and advice on volunteer management practices, policies, and systems.
- Represent the Witness Service Mobilisation externally to promote volunteering and build strategic partnerships.
- Oversee volunteer engagement initiatives, including recognition programmes and forums.
- Provide regular reports to governance boards and senior leadership teams on progress, challenges, and volunteer metrics (recruitment, retention, training completion)
You will need:
- Proven experience in developing volunteer strategies
- Experience in data analysis and impact reporting
- Expertise in designing and delivering diverse volunteer management, systems and policies
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
- Budget management and financial accountability
- Knowledge of the funding landscapes, and regulatory frameworks
- Emotional intelligence, empathy, and the ability to influence and inspire
About Us:
Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. We put them at the heart of our organisation and our support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences.
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.
At Victim Support, we're proud to celebrate diversity and create a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We're committed to being an antiracist organisation, and we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from Black and Asian and other minoritised communities.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria. We are also happy to make reasonable adjustments during the selection process.
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.
- Shortlisting 06-10-25.
- Applicants will need to be available for interview on 13-10-25
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.
re you passionate about improving health outcomes and reducing inequalities across diverse communities?
Do you have personal or professional experience related to viral hepatitis, liver disease, alcohol use, or injecting drug use? Are you looking for a meaningful role that creates real change in underserved populations across West Yorkshire?
About the Role
We’re seeking a passionate, skilled, and self-motivated individual to join our team as a Peer Support Lead. This role focuses on supporting people from a range of culturally diverse backgrounds across West Yorkshire, including but not limited to South Asian communities.
You’ll lead and expand a network of peer volunteers who work within local communities to promote hepatitis awareness, reduce stigma, and improve access to testing, treatment, and care. You’ll collaborate closely with Leeds Teaching Hospitals and The Hepatitis C Trust’s national and regional teams to ensure culturally sensitive, community-led engagement.
This is more than a job it’s a chance to make a tangible difference in communities disproportionately affected by hepatitis C and liver disease
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and support peer volunteers across diverse communities in West Yorkshire
- Build trust and reduce stigma through culturally sensitive outreach
- Raise awareness of hepatitis, liver disease, and related risk factors
- Support individuals to access testing, treatment, and ongoing care
- Work collaboratively with healthcare providers, community leaders, and local partners
Who We’re Looking For
You’ll be:
- Passionate about community empowerment and health equity.
- A confident communicator who can work independently and as part of a team
- Experienced in working with people affected by hepatitis, liver disease, alcohol or drug use either personally or professionally.
- Culturally aware, with lived or professional experience in one or more of West Yorkshire’s diverse communities (including South Asian, African, Caribbean, Eastern European, and others)
- Willing and able to travel extensively across West Yorkshire (own vehicle and clean driving licence required).
What We Offer
- A supportive, patient-led working environment.
- Flexible and meaningful work that has a direct impact.
- 25 days’ annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays and Christmas–New Year office closure.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
The Hepatitis C Trust is a charity dedicated to eliminating hepatitis C in the UK by 2030.



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Team: Community Operations
Location: Hybrid covering Suffolk and Norfolk
Work pattern: 21 hours per week, 7 hours per day with a flexible working pattern
Salary: Up to £25,650.43 per year
Contract: Permanent
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our Branch Development Manager:
- accountable for the development, growth and local governance of branches within a designated area
- provide a solution-driven approach with the aim of helping more cats through the effective engagement of local volunteers
- develop and deliver an area plan that captures the importance of volunteer engagement, recruitment, support, enabling and succession planning to ultimately achieve branch growth and sustainability.
- manage local area budgets and have a clear oversight of branch income and expenditure plans.
About the team:
- our branch network is made up of groups of volunteers, led by a Branch Team Leader and overseen by a branch committee.
- our branch volunteers foster cats until they are ready to re-home, raise funds to directly help the cats in their care, spread vital cat welfare messages across to members of the public, carry out trap-neuter-return activity, and much more!
- The team is made up of an Operations Manager, Branch Development Managers, Centre Managers and a Cat Welfare Advisor
What we’re looking for in our Branch Development Manager:
- proven experience of leading and managing volunteers
- proven management/team leadership experience including drafting operational plans
- experience of planning and implementing new processes and systems across a multi-site organisation
- proficient IT skills, including all aspects of Microsoft Office relevant packages and knowledge of database management
- personal and professional manner and credibility that generate trust and confidence in others
- hold current driving licence and access to own vehicle
What we can offer you:
- range of health benefits
- 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
- Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
- and much more, which you can learn about
Interested? Here’s how to apply:
Application closing date: 23 September 2025
Interview date: 2nd October 2025
Please note, we do not accept applications or speculative CVs from agencies.
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
- anonymised application form
- interview with presentation tbc
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
Please email us if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats


WHAT IS OUR SECOND HOME
We are a youth movement that empowers people with refugee backgrounds to build community, become leaders, and flourish into adulthood in the place that they call home.
We are looking for a highly engaging Leadership & Volunteering Manager to lead and grow our leadership training programming, and to lead on the recruitment, development and retention of our pool of volunteers. You will work across our various hubs to ensure all volunteers are well-supported, feel valued, and are making meaningful contributions to OSH’s mission.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership Training & Development
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Oversee and continue to codify OSH’s LIT (Leaders in Training) course, including in-person and online sessions, and mentoring LITs on their first residential. This will include hands-on delivery, managing logistics, and working with volunteers and facilitators.
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Co-design and develop other leadership programmes for young people.
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Support young people from refugee backgrounds to move from participants to leaders within OSH.
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Lead the delivery of training and induction for new and returning volunteers in hubs, at pre camp training days and leaders retreats. This includes safeguarding, group dynamics, facilitating groups, and OSH values, but will also include identifying gaps and trends in skills and experiences.
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Help shape the pedagogy and outcomes of OSH’s leadership programmes.
Volunteer Strategy & Recruitment
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Ensure there is an active pipeline of people signing up for the LIT course
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Design and implement a volunteer recruitment strategy to attract a diverse range of volunteers from within OSH and externally.
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Build partnerships with universities, youth networks, and professional communities to widen reach.
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Develop inclusive recruitment materials and accessible application processes.
Volunteer Engagement
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Develop progression pathways for volunteers.
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Ensure an active culture of feedback and reflection within leadership and volunteering.
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Track volunteer impact and progression.
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Coordinate check-ins, socials, and wellbeing support for volunteers.
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Work closely with the whole team to ensure volunteer experiences are safe, rewarding, and well-held.
Operations & Evaluation
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Maintain volunteer records and communications using Beacon (OSH’s CRM).
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Monitor data on volunteer recruitment, attendance, retention, progression, and impact.
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Contribute to fundraising work, for example by ensuring there is a regular supply of case studies for OSH programmes.
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Collaborate with colleagues to share impact and improve practice.
Other duties
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Getting involved in OSH events in the evenings and at weekends, including residentials. These are overnight trips from 2 to 5 nights
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Other duties as may be required from time to time
IDEAL EXPERIENCE
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Excellent facilitation, training, and communication skills.
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Strong experience managing volunteer programmes and/or leadership development.
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Experience designing leadership training or curriculum.
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Understanding of and training in safeguarding in youth settings.
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A deep understanding of inclusive, trauma-informed, and youth-centered approaches.
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Experience supporting young people from marginalised backgrounds, ideally those with lived experience of the asylum system.
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Experience volunteering or working in residential programming.
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Ability to build relationships across diverse groups and inspire trust and commitment.
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Organised and systems-minded, with good project management skills.
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Confident using digital tools (e.g. Google Workspace, CRMs)
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Passion for OSH’s mission and commitment to centering people with refugee backgrounds.
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Ability to speak in other languages relevant to our community, including Arabic, Pashto, Farsi, Tigrinya, Amharic, and Oromo.
On use of AI
We appreciate many use AI tools in applications, but encourage personal insight and genuine motivation. We may also use AI tools to support application sifting, under human supervision. Final decisions are always made by people, not machines.
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
We know self-doubt can hold people back, especially if you don’t think you tick every box. But if you’re passionate about our mission and ready for a meaningful challenge, we encourage you to apply. We value diverse skills and experiences, and are committed to supporting the right person to grow and thrive with us. You might be exactly who we need.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you have extensive experience in supporting volunteering development in organisations with a wide range of volunteer roles?
We are recruiting for three experienced Volunteering Business Partners, who will partner with those managing volunteering in specific areas of the charity, building strong and credible relationships and a thorough understanding of their partnered areas to provide tailored volunteering advice, guidance and support to maximise the value that volunteering can bring.
About this job
As Volunteering Business Partner, you'll:
- Be an advocate for volunteering, working with teams and individuals in their areas to support them in putting the volunteering vision and strategy into practice, to a consistently high standard
- build and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders, working as a trusted partner for volunteering advice to help them deliver high quality volunteer experiences that support Dogs Trust’s aims and objectives
- take ownership of specific Dogs Trust-wide activities such as Volunteering L&D, Policies or Communication that support the volunteering vision and strategy
- promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation across Dogs Trust through sharing observations, learning and ideas across the Central Volunteering Team to enable and ensure consistent standards of volunteering across Dogs Trust
- promote the importance of volunteering metrics (for example from volunteer survey and volunteer database) and use these to spot trends, identify risks and opportunities and tailor guidance accordingly in their partnered areas.
About you
To be successful in this role you'll have experience in supporting volunteering development in organisations with a wide range of volunteer roles, with a thorough and up-to-date understanding of best practice in volunteering, current trends and relevant legislation.
You'll have a proven ability to influence, engage and empower all stakeholders from senior leaders to core, with experience of managing your own workload, with ability to take personal responsibility for progressing volunteering activities in partnered areas, taking this further and using data and metrics to make recommendations at a higher level, enabling the design and implementation of wider interventions.
About the team
The role sits within the Organisational Development department which includes Learning and Development, L&D (Digital) and People Experience. The department’s role in Dogs Trust is to drive the People agenda in terms of:
- Culture – ensuring DT is an amazing place to work and volunteer
- Capability – we are empowered to be our best
- Commitment – engaged in our work and committed to our aims and to each other
About Dogs Trust
We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.
This job can be based from any Dogs Trust location, with regional travel.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We’re looking for two proactive individuals who are passionate about volunteering to join our team.
Our Volunteer Coordinators are responsible for co-ordinating volunteer recruitments, providing volunteer management advice and guidance to staff who work with volunteers, and establishing positive relationships with volunteers to ensure they have a fulfilling volunteer experience at Battersea.
As well as administration and support, this role also has the opportunity to work on projects to improve our volunteer programme at Battersea.
- One Volunteer Coordinator role will work directly with cattery volunteers at Battersea London.
- The other Volunteer Coordinator role will work directly with kennel volunteers in Battersea London.
We work on a hybrid working rota of 3 days in the office, and 2 days from home per week. There may be the need to work on a weekend day on occasion.
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources
- Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Our hybrid working model:
We operate an onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause. As our Volunteer Coordinators support our onsite volunteers, the expectation in this role is to spend 3 days of every week onsite.
Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.
We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Acceptable use of AI:
At Battersea, we value expertise. We recognise each candidate that applies to us will have a range of expertise they can offer us, so we want to hear about this in your own words. We understand the support that generative artificial intelligence (AI) software can offer but it can also lead to numerous applications presenting as generic and impersonal. This makes it difficult to gain understanding of your unique experience.
To best showcase yourself, we encourage you to write your responses without the assistance of AI. If you require the use of AI software to aid in completing your application, we ask you use the generative responses as a prompt for writing your answers and avoid copying and pasting. You must also ensure the information presented in your application accurately reflects your experience.
Closing date: 14th September 2025
Interview date(s): 22nd/23rd September 2025
For full details on the role, please download the recruitment pack. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. We believe that every dog and cat deserves the best.





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Job Title:Engagement Manager
Reference Number: V556
Location: Scottish Borders Home and community work
Contract Type: Fixed Term – 31st March 2026
Hours: 21 hours per week
Salary: FTE £25,625 (Part time as advertised £15,375)
DBS/PVG: PVG Required
Job Family: 3
Line Manager: Kim Maxwell – Delivery Leader
Closing date: Monday 22nd September 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications
Interview Date/s:TBC
Anticipated start date: TBC
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications
Volunteering Matters
Who we are
At Volunteering Matters, we believe people have the power to create change. Whether through volunteering by helping others and giving time, or through social action such as speaking up, campaigning, or leading change, everyone can make a difference. We bring people together to build stronger communities across England, Scotland and Wales, making sure everyone has the chance to get involved and create real change.
What we do
We help people of all ages and backgrounds get involved in volunteering and social action. We focus on making sure that everyone, no matter their situation, has the chance to take part. We work with local people.
How we do this
We support people to share their time and skills to help others and tackle big challenges in their communities.
· We remove barriers to volunteering and social action, making it easier for people who don’t always get the chance to take part.
· We listen to and amplify voices that aren’t always heard, helping volunteers and communities influence change.
· We help volunteers beyond their first experience, offering training, support, and pathways to new opportunities.
· We connect businesses with communities, creating meaningful employee volunteering projects.
· We show the impact of volunteering and social action, proving how it changes lives for the better.
Our promise to volunteers
We are always looking for new ways for volunteers to make a difference. We bring people together across generations and backgrounds to learn from each other and create change. At the same time, we make sure that all our volunteers are trained, supported, and valued, so they feel confident in what they do.
It’s a brilliant time to join us. We’re evolving, growing our impact, and shaping a future where everyone can take part and feel they belong.
Job Purpose
Volunteering Matters have been working in collaboration with South of Enterprise Scotland (SOSE) to pilot Enterprising Futures in Dumfries and Galloway and due to the success of the work we are expanding this work into The Scottish Borders. With the support of SOSE, we are launching a new project, Enterprising Futures Scottish Borders, where we will use our tried and tested model to enable people to work to remove those barriers, build confidence and introduce the idea of starting their own business.
Our aim is to ensure a better future for all and that the region thrives with economic productivity. From our learnings from Dumfries and Galloway, we are launching a pilot which creates a pipeline for additional and flexible support, empowering women and those from under-represented groups, by introducing the idea of starting their own business.
Our part time Engagement Manager will create a warm referral pathway wherein they attend training events and sessions with Pathways Coaches alongside potential clients, ensuring a smooth and trusting transition to SOSE’s support, stepping back when trust is built. We will support people in the Scottish Borders who experience barriers to education, training, and employment.
As our Engagement Manager, you will directly support people aged 16+ who may have complex and challenging barriers to securing a positive pathway. This will include barrier identification and removal and where appropriate provide pre volunteering activity as well as volunteering placements in their local area.
You will engage with local people from under-represented groups in The Borders to realise their dreams and take active steps toward self-employment. Volunteering Matters’ individualised support adapts to the needs of each client whether this is additional funding, support to attend meetings, confidence building, or skills development in a supported volunteering placement. The person-centred, place-based approach to individual support is central to this partnership and leads to meaningful and sustainable impact for all.
Where appropriate you will create bespoke and tailored volunteering opportunities with third sector partners to enable people to build their skills and confidence to take that first step into exploring employment
Here is some of what you’ll be doing, please refer to the full job description for full details:
• To engage directly with people to understand their wants, needs and aspirations and determine the best opportunity for each person, and provide the support they need.
• To develop and maintain good relationships with partners and SOSE colleagues.
• To identify, create and develop relationships with new charity partners or agencies to provide bespoke and tailored volunteering opportunities. These opportunities will support the individuals supported to gain experience, confidence and support them on route to a positive destination.
• To support with funding applications and opportunities
• To manage the risk assessment, quality assurance and audit processes as appropriate.
• Ensure monitoring, impact and evaluation information and data is collected and that the project meets it’s agreed targets, reporting format and schedule. Assist the Delivery Leader by preparing reports to funders.
• To ensure all the above is done with excellent record keeping, in accordance with compliance requirements.
• Promoting and representing Volunteering Matters and across the Scottish Borders.
• Contribute to the wider Volunteering Matters staff teams, upholding our values at all times.
Our Values & Way of Working
In all that we are guided by our values: Empowering, Inclusive, Compassionate, Positive & Straightforward.
Diversity & Inclusion
Volunteering Matters welcomes all applicants and are keen to ensure our team reflects the diversity of the UK and the communities we serve. We encourage applications from disabled, LGBT and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, along with candidates with any protected characteristics and from disadvantaged groups.
Disability Confident & Reasonable Adjustments
We guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role. Please provide evidence in your application, which demonstrates that you meet the level of competence required in the Job Description under skill and experience. To be considered for a guaranteed interview or to discuss any reasonable adjustments during the process, please state this in your cover letter.
Benefits
Our employee benefits reflect our culture which is built on an approach of full flexibility with accountability, and designed to let you make your most positive contribution; we offer:
· Flexible Working by Default (re hours & place of work)
· Unlimited Annual Leave
· Employee Pension scheme
· Life Assurance
· Cycle to Work Scheme
· Season Ticket Loan
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Enhanced sick and family leave.
· Lifestyle Discount Scheme
We are also open to discussing job share applications.
GDPR Statement
If you apply for a role with us, we will retain your contact details including your name, address, email address and phone number to help us manage your application for up to six months. We will not use your personal data for any other purpose or share it with any third party. You can contact us at any point to update your personal information or ask us to delete it from our records.
Policy on AI-Generated Applications
Applications are accepted on trust, and we expect all submissions to reflect the applicant’s own words, experiences, and motivations. While tools such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) may support the application process, applications should not be generated wholly by AI.
To Apply
Please send an updated, complete CV and cover letter via the Charity Job Apply button above. In your application clearly state which role you are applying for. In the cover letter please demonstrate how you would fulfil the role requirements, what previous relevant achievements you have (both in life and at work), what skills & experience you can offer, and what you believe you can contribute to Volunteering Matters.
Please note that all applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we’re unable to progress applications that don’t meet this requirement.
If you have any questions about current vacancies, the recruitment process, or need support, our team is here to help. Whether you're a candidate looking for more information or with an HR query, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
We turn local knowledge into action by working with volunteers and partners across the UK to build stronger communities for all.





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Job Title: Engagement Manager
Reference Number: V555
Location: Dumfries and Galloway - West - Home and Community working
Contract Type: Fixed Term – 31st March 2026
Hours: 17.5 hours per week
Salary: FTE £25,625 (Part time as advertised £12,813)
DBS/PVG: PVG Required
Job Family: 3
Line Manager: Kim Maxwell – Delivery Leader
Closing date: Monday 22nd September – we reserve the right to close this application early if we receive sufficient applications
Interview Date/s: TBC
Anticipated start date: TBC
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications
Volunteering Matters
Who we are
At Volunteering Matters, we believe people have the power to create change. Whether through volunteering by helping others and giving time, or through social action such as speaking up, campaigning, or leading change, everyone can make a difference. We bring people together to build stronger communities across England, Scotland and Wales, making sure everyone has the chance to get involved and create real change.
What we do
We help people of all ages and backgrounds get involved in volunteering and social action. We focus on making sure that everyone, no matter their situation, has the chance to take part. We work with local people.
How we do this
We support people to share their time and skills to help others and tackle big challenges in their communities.
· We remove barriers to volunteering and social action, making it easier for people who don’t always get the chance to take part.
· We listen to and amplify voices that aren’t always heard, helping volunteers and communities influence change.
· We help volunteers beyond their first experience, offering training, support, and pathways to new opportunities.
· We connect businesses with communities, creating meaningful employee volunteering projects.
· We show the impact of volunteering and social action, proving how it changes lives for the better.
Our promise to volunteers
We are always looking for new ways for volunteers to make a difference. We bring people together across generations and backgrounds to learn from each other and create change. At the same time, we make sure that all our volunteers are trained, supported, and valued, so they feel confident in what they do.
It’s a brilliant time to join us. We’re evolving, growing our impact, and shaping a future where everyone can take part and feel they belong.
Job Purpose
We are looking for a talented, dynamic, and professional Engagement Manager to join our team in Dumfries and Galloway, working specifically in the West of the region. The right candidate would be someone who can work flexibly and demonstrate an understanding and total commitment to our organisational values.
As our Engagement Manager, you will directly support people aged 16+ who may have complex and challenging barriers to securing a positive pathway. This will include barrier identification and removal, supporting pre volunteering activity as well as volunteering placements in their local area.
You will identify, develop, and manage partnerships with charitable and not-for-profit organisations across the West of Dumfries and Galloway, building an effective presence within the third sector locally. You will create diverse, high-quality, structured volunteering opportunities with charity partner organisations, ensuring that volunteering roles reflect the needs and interests of those we support. You will also support the creation of strong referral pathways into our service, and beyond it, building on a knowledge of existing provision
Here is some of what you’ll be doing, please refer to the full job description for full details:
• Engaging directly with people to understand their wants, needs and aspirations and determine the best opportunity for each person, and provide the support they need in advance of volunteering.
• Developing and maintaining good relationships with referral partners such as The Council, DWP, SDS etc to ensure a steady stream of referrals are received.
• Identifying, creating and developing relationships with new charity partners or agencies to provide bespoke and tailored volunteering opportunities. These opportunities will support the individuals supported to gain experience, confidence and support them on route to a positive destination.
• Supporting with funding applications and opportunities
• Researching and engaging with partners to provide required coverage of placement sector.
• Managing the risk assessment, quality assurance and audit processes as appropriate.
• Ensuring monitoring, impact and evaluation information and data is collected and that the project meets it’s agreed targets, reporting format and schedule. Assist the Delivery Leader by preparing reports to funders.
• Ensuring all the above is done with excellent record keeping, in accordance with compliance requirements.
• Promoting and representing Volunteering Matters and across Dumfries and Galloway.
• Contributing to the wider Volunteering Matters staff teams, upholding our values at all times.
Our Values & Way of Working
In all that we are guided by our values: Empowering, Inclusive, Compassionate, Positive & Straightforward.
Diversity & Inclusion
Volunteering Matters welcomes all applicants and are keen to ensure our team reflects the diversity of the UK and the communities we serve. We encourage applications from disabled, LGBT and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, along with candidates with any protected characteristics and from disadvantaged groups.
Disability Confident & Reasonable Adjustments
We guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role. Please provide evidence in your application, which demonstrates that you meet the level of competence required in the Job Description under skill and experience. To be considered for a guaranteed interview or to discuss any reasonable adjustments during the process, please state this in your cover letter.
Benefits
Our employee benefits reflect our culture which is built on an approach of full flexibility with accountability, and designed to let you make your most positive contribution; we offer:
· Flexible Working by Default (re hours & place of work)
· Unlimited Annual Leave
· Employee Pension scheme
· Life Assurance
· Cycle to Work Scheme
· Season Ticket Loan
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Enhanced sick and family leave.
· Lifestyle Discount Scheme
We are also open to discussing job share applications.
GDPR Statement
If you apply for a role with us, we will retain your contact details including your name, address, email address and phone number to help us manage your application for up to six months. We will not use your personal data for any other purpose or share it with any third party. You can contact us at any point to update your personal information or ask us to delete it from our records.
Policy on AI-Generated Applications
Applications are accepted on trust, and we expect all submissions to reflect the applicant’s own words, experiences, and motivations. While tools such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) may support the application process, applications should not be generated wholly by AI.
To Apply
Please send an updated, complete CV and cover letter via the Charity Job Apply button above. In your application clearly state which role you are applying for. In the cover letter please demonstrate how you would fulfil the role requirements, what previous relevant achievements you have (both in life and at work), what skills & experience you can offer, and what you believe you can contribute to Volunteering Matters.
Please note that all applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we’re unable to progress applications that don’t meet this requirement.
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The Role:
We are seeking an experienced Visitor Experience Manager (VEM) to play a vital role in leading and shaping the visitor journey at Waddesdon Manor, working Wednesday-Sunday. The successful candidate will be an integral part of the Visitor Experience Management Team at Waddesdon Manor ensuring that every visitor enjoys an outstanding experience that is welcoming, inclusive, and memorable.
You will be responsible for developing a culture of ‘exceptional service, every time, for everyone,’ leading by example and inspiring the wider visitor experience team to deliver outstanding customer service. With extensive management experience in a visitor-facing heritage environment, you will act as an ambassador for our visitors across the property, ensuring their needs and expectations are embedded at the heart of all operations.
What you will do:
As Visitor Experience Manager (VEM), you will oversee house-based visitor operations and lead a seamless visitor engagement program - including tours, walks, and talks - ensuring that all audiences enjoy an exceptional and inspiring experience. By maintaining consistently high standards of welcome, interpretation and storytelling, you will enhance visitor satisfaction and foster memorable experiences.
You will play a key role in the growth and evolution of the Visitor Experience department, driving excellence in operations, recruitment, training, customer service, and engagement initiatives. With a strong understanding of heritage best practices, you will contribute to shaping the Visitor Experience strategy, ensuring long-term success and the achievement of key performance indicators (KPIs).
Key responsibilities include but not limited to:
Operational Management
- Oversee the visitor experience within the house, supporting the Assistant Visitor Experience Manager (AVEM) to ensure a consistently high-quality experience for all guests.
- Ensure impeccable presentation standards aligned with brand guidelines.
- Full compliance of operational policies and procedures.
- Ensure staff and volunteers are engaged with their roles and environment.
- Effective staff planning that aligns with budget and operational needs.
- Strategically plan for the future of the house-based visitor operation by benchmarking against industry leaders, implementing best practices, and managing change, where needed.
- Support the AVEM in the operational delivery of house openings and tours.
- Act as an escalation point for visitor feedback or complaints, ensuring prompt and confident resolution.
Tours & Walks Operation
- Oversee the daily delivery of the public tours and walks program, ensuring high-quality, well-resourced experiences.
- Serve as a central point of coordination between teams and departments to efficiently manage spaces and resources.
- With the AVEM provide motivational and supportive leadership to all guides and volunteers, ensuring visitor expectations remain central to operations
- Collaborate with relevant departments to create scripts and guidance for walks and tour programme delivery
- Train as a guide to cover staff/volunteer shortfalls and maintain consistency in the visitor offer
- Support out-of-hours exclusive access tours, sharing responsibilities with the VE management team
- Develop industry-leading, accessible, and revenue-generating tour visitor engagement programme
- Develop a guide recruitment and training programme.
- Work with the Head of Visitor Experience (HVE), Group Bookings Coordinator, and Marketing team to tailor tours and walks to visitor and group preferences.
People Management
- Line manage the AVEM, providing operational guidance and supporting their professional development.
- Offer strong, motivational leadership to guides and volunteers, serving as an approachable point of contact.
- Recruit, develop, and coach a high-performing, enthusiastic team, setting clear objectives and providing regular feedback.
- Inspire teams to engage with and safely manage the historic environment, fostering a passion for the house, its history, and collections.
- Collaborate with the VE & Volunteering teams to expand and enhance the year-round Visitor Experience volunteering program.
- Lead annual visitor care training for staff and volunteers.
- Provide ongoing role-specific training to ensure high standards of delivery.
Other Duties & Responsibilities
- Work with the Head of Visitor Experience to manage staffing and operational budgets, contributing to financial planning.
- Champion accessibility, ensuring all visitor offers meet best practice accessibility guidelines and supporting the AVEM in developing access initiatives.
- Deputise for the HVE and provide operational duty management in the AVEM’s absence.
- Serve as a second duty manager for large events, overseeing a designated site area and making operational decisions.
- Act as a trained First Aider and Fire Marshall (training provided).
- Train as a “White Hat” for Waddesdon’s Disaster Response Team and take a leadership role in major incidents if required
- Support frontline operations during peak times, major events, or staff shortages as required
- Stay informed on industry trends and best practices in the heritage/museum sector
You will be a great fit if:
You are skilled managing front-line teams and overseeing visitor operations, consistently delivering high standards of service and engagement. You have a passion for heritage and culture and can develop and deliver tours, walks and visitor programs that are accessible, inspiring and memorable. You are skilled at recruiting, training and motivating staff and volunteers, fostering a high-performing team while maintaining operational excellence. You have the ability to respond confidently to visitor feedback and will contribute to the long-term success and growth of the Visitor Experience department.
This role offers a unique opportunity to work within the charity and heritage sector, with all profits going to the upkeep and preservation of the House and Grounds.
Your areas of knowledge and expertise that matter for this role:
- Operational Leadership: minimum of 3 years’ experience in operational and line management within a fast-paced, visitor-focused environment, ideally in the heritage or museum sector.
- Passion for Heritage & the Arts: A genuine interest in heritage, arts management, and the natural world.
- Team Management & Development: Skilled in coaching, team development, and effective communication. Excellent interpersonal skills, adept at building relationships and managing complex stakeholder interests.
- Volunteer Management: Experience in leading and engaging volunteers, with an understanding of how to effectively motivate, recognize, and reward their contributions.
- Visitor Experience & Engagement: Proven passion and experience in delivering exceptional visitor experiences and engagement programmes.
- Strategic Contribution: Strong time management, project management, organisational and problem-solving skills. Familiar with best practices and trends in museums, heritage and visitor attractions, with experience driving operational improvements.
- Collection Care & Conservation: Understanding of historic collection care, conservation, health and safety, and security legislation.
- Communication & Public Engagement: Strong written and interpersonal skills, with experience in public speaking, guiding, or presenting. Ability to remain calm and confident under pressure.
- Financial & Technical Proficiency: Some experience in budget management and commercial awareness. Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office, with familiarity in POS and ticketing platforms.
Additional requirements:
The safety and wellbeing of children, young people and vulnerable adults are of the utmost importance for any role at the Rothschild Foundation, Waddesdon Manor. Consequently this position will require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to uphold the safety and security of all our guests, staff and volunteers.
Rewards for working with us:
- Waddesdon Discounts – 50% discount in the food-to-go outlets at the Manor. 20% in the Manor gift shop and restaurant, Stables Café, Five Arrows Hotel, and The Bow Pub. 20% discount on special event tickets made available to staff.
- Staff Card - A National Trust staff card entitles two adults and children under 18 years of age free admission to all National Trust properties and 20% discount in NT retail and catering outlets.
- Annual Leave - On starting with us, you will receive 25 days annual leave per year plus 8 public holidays pro-rata. Stay with us for 3 years and this rises to 28 days, 30 days after five years and 32 days after 10 years.
- Sick pay - If you become ill, one week of sick pay during your first 3 months. This rises to a maximum of 3 months full pay within a rolling 12-month period. After four years you also receive a further 3 months at half pay in the rolling 12-month period.
- Pension - We will top up your pension by matching any contribution you make, up to 10% of your basic salary.
- Income Protection – on completing one year of continuous service, income protection may be available at 50% of basic salary for a maximum of 5 years.
- Life Assurance – a lump sum of 4 times basically annual salary is payable upon death in service.
- Mental Health and Wellbeing Support – access to a wellbeing platform and fully funded 1:1 counselling service.
- Enhanced Maternity Pay – after 12 months of continuous service, you can choose 13 weeks of maternity leave at full pay followed by 26 weeks statutory pay.
- Enhanced Paternity Pay – after 12 months of continuous service, you may take 3 months of paternity leave at full pay.
- And plenty more!
Our areas of interest are Arts and Culture and Regenerative Food and Farming, where we make a number of multi-year investments each year.




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
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.
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Team Leader to join our Learning Disability Service in Newham.
£32,164.00.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week.
Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
Our benefits include:
Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
Free DBS
Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
Fully paid induction programme and further training
ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
Online wellbeing resources
A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)
Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
The post holder will be fully involved in all aspects of the day to day management of their designated service, including line managing the relevant front line staff. You will lead and develop competence of direct reports as well as carry caseloads of customers requiring support. You will work closely with the Contract Manager to ensure that the service delivers on all targets, both financial and those around the quality of the service.
The shift pattern for this role is Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm, and occasional out of hours work when necessary.
For a full job description, please visit our website.
What you'll bring:
Essential:
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
Desirable:
- Other relevant professional memberships and/or specialist qualifications are desirable
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
* We focus on Excellence and innovation.
* We are Caring and Compassionate.
* We are Inclusive and Trusted.
* We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
We have an exciting and challenging opportunity for a Team leader to join the National Homicide Service (HS) on a permanent basis, covering the North and North East of East of England, working 37.5 hours per week.
This role is home-based covering Northumberland, Newcastle, Stockton on Tees, Humberside, Durham, North Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire. You should live in one of these areas as regular travel is required.
Do you want to be part of a unique service providing the highest quality support to families bereaved by homicide and those who are eye-witness to homicide?
Do you want to lead a supportive, passionate and committed team?
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:
You will lead and support a team of Homicide Family Caseworkers to meet VS and Homicide Service standards and contractual requirements. You will be able to demonstrate the excellent organisational skills essential to managing a demanding and diverse workload and will have experience of achieving key performance indicators, as set by the Operation managers and Deputy Head of Service.
We pride ourselves on providing exceptional trauma informed advocacy and support to all service users and you will have an understanding of the impact that trauma and bereavement can have on individuals. We support staff to keep them safe within their role and you will lead on the importance of personal and professional resilience and wellbeing for the team.
You will have excellent communication skills and will support the Operation Managers to maintain the highest standards of service delivery, across a widely geographically dispersed team. You will be prepared to travel across the geographical area including occasional overnight stays to ensure you can meet team members in person as well as online. A driving license and use of a car are both essential as well as access to public transport. You will be reimbursed for all travel costs.
You will also enjoy working closely with a range of stakeholders (including Police Family Liaison Officers and Senior Investigation Officers within the Major Crime teams/Social Services) and will have experience in building constructive working relationships, focused on delivering the best service for vulnerable service users. You should be a confident presenter, and able to share the service and work we do to inform, educate and encourage notifications and referrals into the service.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full 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.
Job Description
SAVTE (the Sheffield Association for the Voluntary Teaching of English) supports people to develop English language skills to help them gain confidence and become independent, active citizens. Working in partnership with disadvantaged communities in Sheffield, we offer a person-centred approach to practical language learning and increased participation in society.
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is a visionary leader for SAVTE. They guide and develop the organisation so it can continue to deliver successfully against its mission and values. At the heart of the role is the day-to-day management of the core functions of the organisation, and maintaining excellent governance practice. The CEO drives the financial development of the organisation by securing funding and exploring different opportunities for growing and strengthening SAVTE’s capacity to deliver.
The CEO inspires SAVTE’s employees, volunteers and beneficiaries, and also builds and strengthens partnerships with local and national stakeholders to ensure the organisation’s reputation and position continue to grow. Working closely with the Board of Trustees, the CEO drives the strategic direction and success of SAVTE.
Benefits:
- Hybrid working.
- Annual leave: 28 days including bank holidays (pro rata).
- Pension: SAVTE has a workplace pension scheme in place.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About the opportunity
We are now recruiting for a Programme Coordinator for our schools in London.
- The London Programme Coordinator oversees a caseload of up to seven partner schools. They manage the logistics and organisation of each school’s tutoring programme, working closely with the schools and pupils and managing the pool of volunteer tutors. They attend the weekly tutoring sessions at each school, as well as overseeing the quality of face to face and online tutoring, always working to deliver a great impact.
- The London Programme Coordinator supports the recruitment of volunteer tutors, manages the tutor sign up process, develops relationships with schools including their Senior Leadership Team and subject teachers, collects data for monitoring and evaluation purposes, and works with other internal teams on business development opportunities.
Deadline: Friday, 19th September 2025 at 9am
Interviews: On a rolling basis, or w/c 22nd September 2025
Start date: Ideally Monday 20th October 2025
Contract and hours: Fixed term contract until 31st July 2026. Full time. We offer flexible hours with 9:30-4 as core hours. A full working week is 37.5 hours.
Duties and responsibilities
- Responsible for the delivery of Action Tutoring’s tutoring programmes in partner schools, whether online or face to face. This includes working closely to manage all key stakeholders: schools, pupils and volunteer tutors; regularly attending weekly tutoring sessions; leading on reviewing and improving programme delivery, using data to reliably assess programme performance.
- Responsible for overseeing the quality of tutoring, engaging in quality assurance processes, and providing feedback to volunteer tutors to ensure effective and impactful delivery. Provide regular check-ins with tutors to ensure ample support and guidance is given to provide targeted tuition to pupils.
- Develop and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders in partner schools, including members of the Senior Leadership Team and subject teachers. Maintain clear and timely communication with relevant school staff, offering regular check-ins with key school stakeholders, and contribute to impact reporting to schools. Supporting the Programme Manager with strategies to retain and sustain school partnerships.
- Update and accurately maintain Action Tutoring’s database, including collecting timely data for monitoring and evaluation purposes, such as attendance records, baseline and interim assessments and pupil surveys. Reporting regularly on key performance indicators to key stakeholders and using them to enhance programme delivery. Work with the Programme Manager on business development, approaching new schools that might be interested in working with Action Tutoring.
- Proactively report to the Programme Manager on the details of Action Tutoring’s operations in their partner schools.
Person specification
Qualification criteria:
- The right to work in the UK.
We are looking for some of the following attributes, though you might be more experienced in some areas than others:
Being the sole representative for a partner school, you will need to use your ability to work independently and with initiative, often organising your own time to meet deadlines. You’ll also need to have a strong aptitude for developing relationships with a range of stakeholders ensuring you uphold high standards of communication and adapt your style for different audiences. The nature of this role will also require you to demonstrate adaptability, resilience and the ability to cope with some uncertainty.
This position would suit you if you’re looking to develop your experience in the education or charity sectors. Existing experience of working with young people and/or project management in a charity or education setting would be an asset. As a charity that values and celebrates people's diversity and champions opportunities for all young people, we are keen to receive applications from people who have experienced disadvantage and from those who are of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities who are currently underrepresented in the organisation. The role would be best suited if you are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, as well as, committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children.
You will be likely be more successful in this role if you have:
- Experience of working with young people and/or project management.
- Evidence of an interest in education and/or the third sector
Award-winning national education charity working towards a world in which no child’s life chances are limited by their socio-economic background.
