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Are you passionate about driving change for victims and survivors of domestic abuse?
Victim Support is seeking a visionary leader to become our Strategic Head of Domestic Abuse. This is your opportunity to shape the future of domestic abuse services across England and Wales, ensuring our work is innovative, evidence-informed, and truly impactful.
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, 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
We are looking for a dynamic leader to:
- Lead the development and delivery of our national Domestic Abuse strategy, ensuring alignment with policy, commissioning priorities, and our values.
- Champion best practice and drive transformational change in service design and delivery.
- Represent Victim Support in national forums, partnerships, and consultations, advocating for victims and influencing sector-wide policy.
- Oversee the creation and piloting of innovative approaches to increase engagement and quality of domestic abuse services.
- Collaborate with leaders, internal teams and external partners to ensure our procedures, guidance, and training reflect the latest legislation and sector standards.
- Engage with service users and frontline staff to ensure our strategy is grounded in lived experience and operational realities.
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with commissioners, funders, and sector partners to secure future opportunities and influence policy.
- Shape evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches
About you
- Significant experience in domestic abuse service delivery, policy, or commissioning.
- Proven ability to lead innovation and large-scale strategic programmes.
- Strong understanding of the DA sector, VAWG policy, commissioning frameworks, and safeguarding.
- Dynamic communication, collaboration, and influencing skills.
- Knowledge of trauma-informed practice and intersectional approaches.
Additional Information
Regular travel across England and Wales is required.
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.
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.
As Social Media Officer at Battersea, you will oversee our proactive and reactive community management strategy across branded social media channels and devolved online groups and communities, ensuring best-in-class community building through meaningful support and conversations with Battersea’s online followers.
You will also support the delivery of the social media calendar by concepting, creating and publishing content that brings to life the organisational strategy and Battersea’s expanded work, including wider campaign planning and delivery.
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 a 50% 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.
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: 17th October 2025
Interview date(s): To Be Confirmed
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. For full details on the role, please download the recruitment pack.
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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We're hiring: Interim Director of Research (Maternity Cover)
Part-time / £60,000-£70,000 / Hybrid role
Location - Home based and London
Hours - 3/4 days per week
Salary: £60,000-£70,000 depending on experience
We are looking for an Interim Director of Research (Maternity Cover) who will lead a talented research team of staff and associates providing direction and oversight for a diverse, ambitious research portfolio. As part of the Senior Leadership Team, you will play an essential role in strategy and have a hands-on approach from quality assurance and developing research practice, to managing projects and nurturing partnerships.
You will need to have deep roots in qualitative research, as well as the work of charities and funders, with experience of line management, team supervision and leading on new work development.
You will play an essential role at a key moment for IVAR. Charities are facing mounting pressures and ongoing complexities, and IVAR’s work is critical in supporting the response.
About us
At the Institute for Voluntary Action Research (IVAR), we work with charities, foundations and public agencies to strengthen UK communities through action research. We champion the role and contribution of the voluntary sector. We listen, learn and share what helps – and what gets in the way – so that funders and decision-makers can put charity voice at the heart of change.
As Interim Director of Research, you will lead a motivated and talented team of research staff and freelance research associates. You will be responsible for maintaining and developing a strategic and balanced research portfolio, including leadership of project design and new work development.
You will work closely with the Director of IVAR and both the Deputy Director of Research and Director of Communications to support quality assurance, supervise specific projects, and ensure that IVAR meets its ethical standards. As part of the Senior Leadership Team, you will also support and feed in on all people matters and contribute to embedding an inclusive and equitable approach and internal culture. For more details of our work please read our full job description.
You will have a proven track record at the senior leadership team level and in line management, experienced at moving between strategic and operational priorities, and be confident to lead a research team in a collaborative and developmental way.
You will have strong experience of research design, bid writing and generation of new work. You will be skilled in qualitative and action research, including significant experience of facilitating complex processes and discussions.
It is essential that you have experience of the voluntary sector and working with funders.
If you feel that this sounds like you would love to hear from you.
What we offer:
- £60-70,000 per annum (pro rata for part time)
- Hybrid Working (Thursdays are a key working day in the London Office, SE11)
- 0.6-08 FTE Hours (3/4 days per week)
- 30 days annual leave (pro rata for part time)
- Pension matched to 5%
- Personal and Professional Development opportunities
How to Apply
Please complete an online application by noon Sunday 26th October 2025.
Interviews will be held in person at the offices on Thursday 6th November 2025.
Start date: 5th January 2026 or before
Please submit your CV, a cover letter (maximum of two A4 sides) and links to a couple of examples of reports/papers that you have authored. Your cover letter should include;
- Why you are applying
- How you meet the person specification
- Your availability to start
- What in particular you would bring to IVAR.
We value, welcome and respect all the differences that make us who we are, including age, cultural background, disability and mental health, ethnicity and race, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, and social background.
We facilitate collaboration & learning with charities, foundations & public agencies to deliver useful insights that make a difference to communities
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About HIAS+JCORE
HIAS+JCORE is the UK Jewish voice on refugees and racial justice. Our work is driven by the belief that the Jewish community should play an active part in building a society in which Refugees are able to live in dignity where the UK is a welcoming place free from racism.
Our organisation came into this form through the joining of operations between two organisations: the UK-based JCORE (Jewish Council for Racial Equality) and HIAS, a global humanitarian aid and advocacy organisation. HIAS+JCORE is inspired by Jewish values and history to support those who are displaced, no matter their background.
JUMP is a London-based befriending project for young asylum seekers and refugees who have been separated from their families. The three primary ways in which JUMP supports young people are casework, community, and
befriending.
About the role
We are currently supporting 38 pairs through the project and have ambitious plans to expand the project to support young people in Brighton.
We are looking for a self-starting team member who will help coordinate this valuable project in Brighton. You’ll be responsible for the befriending pairs and undertake tasks such as develop and maintain relationships with partner organisations, manage referrals for young people, recruit volunteer befrienders, and setting-up and sustaining pairs. This includes leading an initial training day.
Contact with befrienders is through monthly reporting, and bi-annual supervision (initially after three months for new befrienders); alongside ad-hoc communication on safeguarding or other urgent matters. Contact with young people is more regular and varies depending on their casework support needs.
Community events take place every three months and offer a space for all young people and volunteers to come together and celebrate the work they are doing on JUMP. You will need to attend these events, which can take place on the
weekend, and liaise with your cohort of befriending pairs to ensure everyone has the correct information.
JUMP also has Hardship Fund (HSF) available to young people who need financial support with travel, clothing, food vouchers, and phone contracts. We also have a small budget for miscellaneous payments, which in the past has included paying for emergency accommodation for young people facing homelessness.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Supporting the running of our JUMP project in Brighton, and overseeing and supporting up to 15 pairs, by:
Supporting young people and the JUMP Community
· Managing a caseload of young people;
· Offering casework support (e.g., related to housing, education; day-to-day needs; arranging legal intervention etc.);
· Where necessary arranging and attending appointments with the young person (GP, Home Office, Job Centre, and Legal appointments);
· Signposting young people to available support and intervening where necessary.
· Assisting in the planning and organising of group trips and events every 2- 3 months;
· Conducting initial assessments with young people to understand their needs, and once paired with a volunteer, hosting befriending initial meetings;
· Facilitating Hardship Fund payments to young people, including applications and approvals.
Supervising and supporting volunteers
· Organising and delivering JUMP core training to new and existing befrienders;
· Recruiting, interviewing and onboarding new befrienders;
· Supporting befriending volunteers through regular supervisions, meetings, emails and phone calls;
· Responding to applications from new volunteers and actively recruiting volunteers as required;
· Ensuring that volunteers uphold JUMP’s policies and boundaries for
befriending;
· Responding promptly to safeguarding concerns raised by volunteers.
Publicising JUMP, and engaging with key stakeholders
· Publicising the project to existing and potential referral agencies working with young asylum seekers and refugees who have been separated from their families;
· Establishing and maintaining excellent close working relationships with referral organisations;
· Representing HIAS+JCORE and JUMP in the refugee sector as required, for example at the Refugee and Migrant Forum meetings..
Project monitoring, evaluation and record keeping
· Working with experts and the Frontline Support Manager on supporting the project and its evaluation;
· Keeping accurate records in the JUMP database, including for safeguarding and impact evaluation purposes.
Other Duties
· Ensuring that JUMP informs our campaigns, communications and education work. As the project develops, there will be opportunities for the post- holder to contribute to and support these areas of our work;
· Undertaking any other related tasks as required.
ABOUT YOU
· Ability to support, develop rapport and trust with, and motivate both young people and volunteers from a range of backgrounds and ages in challenging circumstances, including the ability to facilitate and engage in cross cultural communication;
· Knowledge of issues facing separated asylum seeking and refugee children and young people, and the rights and entitlements of ‘Looked After’ children and young people;
· Understanding of the current context surrounding immigration, asylum and welfare issues facing children and young people in the UK today;
· Understanding of Child Protection and Vulnerable Adult Safeguarding, and ability to communicate this to volunteers;
· Understanding of youth work principles and methods, including the benefits and challenges of befriending and other participatory methods;
· Ability to network in the refugee sector and develop strong working relationships;
· Ability to work independently and to self-motivate;
· Commitment to HIAS+JCORE values, social justice and antiracism;
· The ability to communicate in languages other than English, in particular Arabic, Spanish and French (desirable).
Necessary Experience
· A track record of working directly with asylum seeking and refugee children and young people;
· Experience of social work, youth work, or other relevant methods of supporting people in challenging circumstances;
· Experience of training, coordinating and supporting volunteers;
· Experience of juggling commitments and responding to relevant stressful situations.
Desirable Experience
· Educated to at least undergraduate degree level, or equivalent background or experience;
· Working knowledge of Local Authorities’ responsibilities for Looked After
Children and Care Leavers;
· Experience of project management including administration, monitoring, evaluation and report writing.
Applicants must be UK based either in Brighton or Sussex, or be willing to relocate. We are only able to consider applicants who have the right to work in the UK. HIAS+JCORE is unable to sponsor working visas to the UK.
We particularly encourage applicants from people with lived experience of the asylum system.
UK Jewish voice for refugees & racial justice: advocating, mobilising, supporting
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
?? Join Our Lifesaving Team ??
Fundraising Compliance Officer (known internally as Income Generation Compliance Officer)
Full Job Description:
Location: Rugby
Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week
Benefits:
We’re on the lookout for an experienced fundraiser and an enthusiastic team-player who is passionate
about working with colleagues to support them in delivering fundraising excellence and efficiency.
If you’re looking for more than a job, motivated by purpose and ready to make a real impact to an organisation that is committed to saving lives every day, then this may be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for!
What We Offer:
- Enhanced annual leave, with even more added as your service grows
- Additional annual leave purchase options
- Core working hours 10:00am – 15:00 pm
- Enhanced sick pay
- Life assurance
- Blue Light Card eligibility and access to generous discount schemes
- Access to our comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
? What You’ll Be Doing:
- To proactively develop a suite of policies, procedures and supporting documents to aid and support the Income Generation department.
- To keep up to date with compliance requirements and regulations that affect the department
- To be an active member of the Quality Governance function and wider Charity team, working collaboratively with income generating colleagues to understand their fundraising plans and provide guidance from planning stage onwards on any compliance elements of their activities.
- To work in collaboration with Volunteers, their staff Key Contacts and our Volunteering Hub to understand and deliver training requirements to our registered fundraising volunteers to aid compliance.
- Working with Senior Fundraising colleagues to provide support and guidance to our supporters that equips them with the information to conduct their own fundraising in an appropriate way whilst enhancing their supporter experience.
?? What We’re Looking For:
- Experience in a fundraising role and familiarity with the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Practice
- Knowledge and skills around encouraging and enabling compliance
- Experience of creating or using systems and processes including forms, templates and checklists to work efficiently and ensure nothing is missed
- A methodical thinker, with the ability to create simple processes for what might initially appear to be complex requirements
- Excellent influencing skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with colleagues, volunteers and supporters
- A willingness to learn new things and adapt thinking as fundraising practices evolve (for example, becoming more digital)
Click “Apply Now” and help us keep our helicopters flying and saving lives.
In addition to specific compliance requirements within your area of expertise, you also hold responsibility in your specialism for:
- Health & Safety and Environment
- Safeguarding
- Data Protection
- Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
- Quality
You are expected and encouraged to raise and escalate appropriately any potential breaches or areas for improvement regarding the above.
The role is subject to a Basic DBS check.
Environment
TAAS is an inclusive working environment where Equality, Diversity and Human Rights are guiding principles, individuals are respected and a value of having a diverse workforce is recognised. The recruitment, employment and development of people are based on qualifications, experience and competency to do the job, eliminating personal bias or prejudice.
*Please note that we reserve the right to close this before the stated date, should the hiring manager deem there to be enough suitable applicants.
Warm Welcome Fundraising Assistant
Location: Fully remote with flexible working arrangements
Salary: £26,000 per year FTE, dependent on experience
Contract: We are open to this role being part time (0.6 or 0.8 FTE) or full time. We offer fully flexible working.
Closing date for applications: 19th October 2025, 11:59pm.
*Please note, both a CV and a cover letter must be submitted for applications to be considered.
Due to high numbers of applications, prior to interview we plan to carry out initial screening calls with prospective candidates before selection for interview. We will be asking about your reasons for applying and how you think your skills and experiences align to the role.
First interviews: w/c 20th October 2025
Start Date – ASAP – this is a new post.
About the Warm Welcome Campaign
Founded in 2022, the Warm Welcome Campaign wants everyone in the UK to find a place of belonging and reconnection at a Warm Welcome Space near their home. We have a bold purpose to enable a more deeply connected society where we all have free access to welcoming community spaces.
We resource, connect and champion a network of over 5,400 Warm Welcome Spaces and bring together a growing coalition of local, regional, and national partners representing the worlds of charity, faith, business, government, and philanthropy. By working together, we can unlock the power of community spaces made by and for everyone, creating a thriving network of hope and reconnection fueled by human warmth.
We’re working hard to reach everyone with the message that a Warm Welcome is waiting for them just around the corner, all through the year.
Throughout all our work and within our team we live out our values of being inclusive, collaborative and courageous and our personality that is friendly, adventurous and uplifting.
We value diversity, and we recognise the enormous benefits and the social imperative of bringing together diverse groups of people. We therefore warmly welcome applications from a broad range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
It’s an important moment for us – in the last year we have launched a new five year strategy which shows a clear picture of the path we have set ourselves ahead to continue to deliver and deepen our impact. In October 2024 we launched our our 100% Pledge Campaign and in January delivered a hugely successful first ever Warm Welcome Week in collaboration with a wide variety of partners.
On a path of growth, we are looking to build on the exciting opportunities already developed as well as continuing to explore potential. The team are currently working on a new fundraising strategy and are looking for another team member to join us as we look to our future together.
The Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity for an organised and proactive individual to join a small, friendly, and dynamic team in a varied role. If you are looking to build your fundraising experience, develop new skills across multiple fundraising areas, and have your work make a tangible impact on people’s lives, this could be the perfect role for you.
You will work closely with the two Fundraising Managers (one focused on Trusts and Foundations and the other Corporate Partnerships) and the Development Director to support corporate, trust, foundation, and individual fundraising efforts. The role offers the opportunity to contribute across a broad range of fundraising activities and, depending on your interests and experience, take ownership of key tasks and projects.
Joining during a time of growth and strategic development, you will have the chance to be part of the implementation of a new Fundraising Strategy. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience in donor stewardship, event coordination, individual giving campaigns, and data management, all while contributing to the success of the Warm Welcome Campaign.
In the role you will:
Assist the team across the fundraising function supporting corporate, trust, foundation, community and individual fundraising activities.
Develop and maintain positive relationships internally with colleagues and externally with stakeholders, donors, and funders.
Demonstrate strong organisational skills and reliability, maintaining systems for data management and accurate records of fundraising activities and donor interactions.
Liaise professionally with Warm Welcome Spaces, funders and supporters, acting as a warm and approachable communicator.
Confidently use and manage our CRM system (Copper) to track donor data and fundraising activities.
Support basic marketing efforts, including creating quality written content such as emails and social media updates, as needed.
Securely store and organize documents on our G-Drive, ensuring accessibility for the team and compliance with GDPR and good fundraising practice.
Support the logistical planning for fundraising and wider team events.
Ensure deadlines are met, prioritising a varied workload and maintaining attention to detail in all tasks.
Take initiative to explore new areas of fundraising and contribute to innovation.
Own and manage delegated tasks or parts of projects, ensuring successful and timely delivery of work.
Essential Skills and Experience
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Strong organisational and administrative skills with a track record of managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines.
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Experience in using CRM systems (e.g. Copper) and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
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Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to liaise professionally with diverse stakeholders.
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A reliable team player who can prioritise work effectively and manage tasks under pressure.
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Good numeracy skills and the ability to work on simple budgets.
Desirable Skills and Experience
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Experience in fundraising or donor management within a charity or nonprofit organisation.
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Knowledge of data protection and GDPR compliance for handling donor information.
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Basic marketing skills, including experience with digital content creation and donor engagement.
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A proactive learner with a passion for exploring new areas of fundraising and personal growth.
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An interest in supporting community-focused initiatives like the Warm Welcome Campaign.
Competencies and behaviours in our team
The core competence of everyone in our team is the ability to build trusted relationships among people with diverse perspectives and backgrounds. We are looking for people who are:
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Committed to the power of relationships to facilitate social change
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Collaborative, inclusive, ambitious, aligning with our core values
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Self-starters with high levels of commitment, energy and motivation
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Curious and show initiative, with problem-solving skills and an ability to learn quickly and adapt to a rapidly changing context
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Calm under pressure, and can adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment
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Willing to pitch in to help other team members if needed
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Organised with effective time management skills.
Working arrangements
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Current members of the team are based across the UK, with some in London, Reading, Bristol, Manchester and Northern Ireland. Applicants must be able to travel to Bristol once a month for a Tuesday full team meeting. Given the nature of this role, we would also expect the applicant to carry out a reasonable amount of travel to both projects and partners across the UK.
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This role is remote, full-time, with flexible working arrangements
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All employees, volunteers, partners, suppliers and consultants working with Good Faith are expected to adhere to our Code of Conduct and safeguarding policies. Good Faith’s commitment to safeguarding means we seek to ensure that no harm comes to people as a result of contact with the organisation’s programmes, operations or people.
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You will need to have the right to work in the UK.
Supporting your application
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If you disclose a disability during your application process and you meet the minimum criteria for the role, we will contact you to discuss any reasonable adjustment you might need at the interview. If you wish to disclose a disability, please email us.
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We’d be very happy to answer any specific questions relating to this role - please email us with ‘Query for Fundraising Assistant role’ in the email subject line and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.
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Please specifically address the requirements listed in the person specification in your covering letter as we will use this to shortlist applications.
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For more information, visit our website or find us on X at @goodfaith
To apply, please send us a cover letter (max 1 side of A4) which sets out why you believe you are a good fit for the role, along with a CV by Sunday 19th October 2025. Please use ‘Application for Fundraising Assistant role’ in the email subject line.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Croydon BME Forum, in partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support, is tackling ethnic inequalities in health and social care through this “Can You C Me Project”. The Macmillan Team offers personalised support, information, and referrals for individuals affected by cancer, including families and carers, across six South West London boroughs: Croydon, Merton, Kingston, Wandsworth, and Richmond. Working within a team of three, you will be responsible for two boroughs, Croydon and Merton while supporting colleagues as needed.
As a Project Coordinator for the Can You C Me project, you will play a key role in engaging BME communities to enhance cancer awareness and support. Reporting to the Programme Manager, you will lead outreach initiatives, community engagement, and the organisation of project activities across Southwest London. Each coordinator is assigned a specific set of boroughs, collaborating closely with community organisations, faith groups, healthcare providers, and individuals affected by cancer.
Key Responsibilities
· Engage and build relationships with local communities, faith groups, and voluntary organisations to raise cancer awareness and improve support networks.
· Organise and deliver cancer awareness events, workshops, and outreach sessions tailored to community needs.
· Facilitate steering groups with professionals and individuals with lived experience to shape service delivery.
· Plan and coordinate two cancer conferences per year, ensuring they raise awareness, amplify voices, and drive meaningful change.
· Conduct focus groups within designated boroughs to capture insights from the community and ensure services reflect their needs.
· Collect and analyse feedback from service users to inform and enhance project delivery.
· Provide signposting, referrals, and follow-ups to ensure individuals access local voluntary, community, and statutory support services.
· Collaborate with professionals to improve cultural competency in cancer care by delivering upskilling sessions and developing culturally appropriate resources.
· Empower service users by providing accessible information and supporting them in assessing their abilities, setting goals, and making informed decisions about their care.
· Engage with BME communities to identify and address barriers to support and disparities in healthcare access.
· Assist with social media, publicity, and project promotion to enhance engagement and awareness.
· Maintain project records, contribute to quarterly and annual reports, and ensure smooth service delivery.
· Provide compassionate, respectful, and culturally sensitive support to service users, carers, and families.
· Regularly travel across at least two boroughs to deliver support and collaborate with partners.
A - Application form
I – Interview
C – Certificate (original evidence)
Essential Skills & Experience
Assessed
1. Experience in community engagement, outreach or health promotion A/I
2. Strong understanding of health inequalities, particularly within BME communities A/I
3. Experience using a person-centred approach to empower service users in making informed choices A/I
4. Experience working in cancer services, supporting individuals living with and beyond cancer as well as their families, and carers A/I
5. Proven ability to build relationships with primary care, adult social care professionals, and the voluntary sector A/I
6. Experience in organising and facilitating focus groups, steering groups, training sessions, and upskilling workshops A/I
7. Ability to collect, record, and analyse service user data and feedback to inform service improvements A/I
8. Passion for improving health equity and raising cancer awareness A/I
9. Experience working with volunteers and small community groups A/I
10. Experience in content creation and social media engagement for awareness and outreach A/I
11. Holds a valid UK driving license and can commute to various service locations across the borough A/I
Knowledge
1. Understand Personalised Care and cancer support services across Primary, Secondary Care, and voluntary sectors A/I
2. Knowledge of self-care support and the skills required to assist individuals in managing their health A/I
3. Awareness of confidentiality principles when handling service user information A/I
4. Familiarity with cancer pathways, Macmillan Cancer Support, and tools like Electronic Holistic Needs Assessment (EHNA) (desirable) A/I
5. Knowledge of local healthcare structures and community services in Croydon and Merton A/I
6. Engage compassionately with communities hesitant to access healthcare A/I
7. Understand safeguarding principles as they apply to children and vulnerable adults A/I
Aptitudes, skills and competencies
1. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Outlook, and experience using online monitoring systems such as Views A/I
2. Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to actively listen, motivate, support, and advocate for service users A/I
3. Ability to develop effective relationships with a wide range of customers, organisations, and partners A/I
4. Proactive, dynamic, and able to use initiative to solve problems and drive improvements A/I
5. Strong organisational, planning, and time management skills A/I
6. Ability to accurately collect, monitor, and analyse data, producing KPIs and evaluation reports A/I
7. Self-motivated and able to work independently, meeting deadlines and targets A/I
8. Ability to identify and assess risk when working with individuals
Personal qualities
1. Demonstrates personal accountability, emotional resilience, and the ability to work under pressure I
2. Committed to working in cancer services and improving patient experiences A/I
3. Values equality and diversity, with a strong understanding of its relevance to service delivery A/I
Croydon BME Forum is the umbrella organisation for Croydon’s Black and Minority Ethnic voluntary and community sector
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Our community team is expanding, and we are looking for an energetic individual to join us.
Do you love meeting people and building relationships? Are you energetic, positive and organised?
We are looking for a Community Fundraiser who has these key skills to help us raise vital income for our charity. You will develop and deliver fundraising initiatives through partnerships with local groups, schools, associations and individuals. This role will also involve delivering a number of fundraising events so being organised and creative is key and having a marketing focus to ensure maximum success.
Ideally, you will have experience in planning and delivering energetic, community-focused fundraising events that inspire participation and maximise engagement No two days are the same and we are looking for someone who can be flexible in their approach and able to multitask effectively.
You will be based at our purpose built children’s hospice just outside Maidenhead, which provides support to children with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions and their families. We would love to hear from talented individuals who want to help us raise the money that we need to make these services available to all families who need them.
As well as a competitive salary, we offer a generous annual leave entitlement, access to a pension scheme as well as private medical insurance and life assurance. You will also have free on-site parking and will benefit from an Employee Assistance Programme.
Our core values are key to who we are. We are looking for individuals who are committed to reflecting our core values in all that they do - Determined, Empowering, Valuing others, Integrity, Nurture, Empathy.
We provide specialist care and support to children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, and their families, across Berkshire




Samaritans is the charity that prevents suicide through the power of human connection. We make sure there’s always someone to listen if you’re in crisis or feeling suicidal. And we unite to raise awareness and campaign for suicide prevention.
We answer a call for help every ten seconds and need to be able to reach and connect with a diverse range of people. Whether it’s through our life-saving helpline service, innovative partnerships or impactful campaigns, we work towards our vision in many different ways and our communications need to reflect this.
As Copywriter in the Brand and Marketing team, you can help us work towards our vision by bringing our brand to life so more people are encouraged to reach out to us or inspired to support us. You’ll make sure any content we create is clear and impactful, reflects our tone of voice and key messages, and helps drive greater awareness and engagement in our work. There will be room for creativity in this role and plenty of variety, as you’ll be writing for a range of different audiences and channels.
Contract
- £32,000 - £34,000 (FTE)
- Fixed term – 12 months (maternity cover)
- Full Time (35hrs per week; Monday to Friday)
- Hybrid – Linked to Ewell (Surrey) office with flexibility to work from home
- We are passionate about flexible working, talk to us about your preferences
What you’ll do
- Provide a first-class copywriting service, developing high-quality written content for use across multiple channels and formats.
- Develop messaging and creative copy for awareness and fundraising campaigns, products and assets.
- Work on publications such as our Annual Report and Impact Report.
- Check and edit external-facing content to make sure that it’s well-written, our brand messaging and tone of voice are reflected, and it’s appropriate for the audience and channel.
- Support the continued use of our brand tone of voice, written brand guidelines and editorial guidelines, and make sure they are kept up to date.
- Run tone of voice training for staff to improve copywriting skills across the charity.
What you’ll bring
- Clear understanding of tone of voice and how to adapt this across different audiences, projects and channels.
- Exceptional copywriting skills and experience of producing content for a range of channels and audiences.
- Strong communication and excellent problem-solving skills.
- Good organisation and ability to work on multiple projects at once with an impeccable eye for detail.
Why Samaritans?
At Samaritans, you’ll be part of a people-first organisation deeply committed to inclusion, compassion and learning. You’ll contribute to a team where your voice matters, your expertise makes a difference, and your work helps save lives.
We welcome applications from individuals with lived experience and encourage those from underrepresented communities to apply. We are committed to creating an environment where all our people feel seen, heard and supported.
You’ll join a values-led organisation with a powerful mission and a collaborative culture. We offer flexible hybrid working, excellent benefits, and the chance to make a tangible difference in suicide prevention across the UK and Ireland.
For further information about Samaritans, including our charity structure, values, employee benefits, and application process, please read our recruitment brochure. You can also visit our careers website.
We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from disabled, racialised minority and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans.
Apply now
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply. You’ll be asked to upload your CV and a covering letter outlining how your skills and experience match the requirements for this role.
We kindly ask that you don’t rely on AI tools for your application answers, or to generate interview answers. We want to see your own unique ideas and writing skills. We want your application to stand out from the rest and showcase your own strengths.
Applications close: 20 Oct 2025
Interviews: w/c 3 Nov 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The role has been created following collaboration between local stakeholders working in the communities of Knottingley and Ferrybridge. The role is to be part of the delivery team for CRT Engage, a person centred programme; delivering bespoke one to one support to individuals experiencing challenges that impact on their health and wellbeing. It responds to identified gaps in provision and its core focus is to support local residents in accessing and attending local support groups within the community.
You will work on an outreach basis in Knottingley and Ferrybridge to enable services and organisations to understand the direct needs of local people. The role will involve supporting community members to take ownership of developing health and wellbeing resources, and the coordination and production of a community directory.
In carrying out this role you will contribute towards the delivery of the CRT’s strategy, Yorkshire delivery plan by supporting CRT activities such as events, one to ones, workshops that respond to the challenges that exist in Knottingley and Ferrybridge; linking local people to existing support available and other organisations.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Do you want to use your financial administration skills to make a real difference? Would you love the chance of supporting others whilst getting paid to do work that matters?
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IMPORTANT: YOU MUST INCLUDE A SUPPORTING STATEMENT (500 words max) WITH YOUR APPLICATION. This should clearly outline how your skills and experience match the responsibilities of the role. CVs without a covering statement will not be considered.
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The benefits:
- Salary of £24,608 – £26,631 per annum (pro-rata for part-time)
- Employers’ pension contribution
- Work from our office in Nottingham NG4 (free parking)
- Scope to agree a working pattern to suit your needs across a minimum of three days
- 28 days’ annual leave inclusive of bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time)
- Access to Cycle to Work scheme through salary sacrifice
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Overview:
Tracheo-Oesophageal Fistula Support (TOFS) is the only UK charity providing support and information to born with oesophageal atresia and/or tracheo-oesophageal fistula (OA/TOF). These rare congenital conditions can have long-lasting consequences, and our mission is to inform and empower those affected to better equip them to live long and healthy lives. We get no statutory funding, and we’re very fortunate to have an amazing fundraising community. This year to date, almost 80% of our income was from members’ fundraising, which is incredible.
We need an office and fundraising administrator who will help make every supporter feel valued, and have overall responsibility for entering all financial data into QuickBooks. A key part of the role is liaising with fundraisers and administrating and facilitating the fundraising process.
We are looking for an experienced individual, who can work with little supervision, and is able to manage workload to meet reporting deadlines. Reporting to the CEO (and with significant interaction with the volunteer Treasurer), the office and fundraising administrator undertakes a range of administration and finance tasks to support office management, financial management and fundraising, and is one of the first points of contact for our supporters and members.
The role is pivotal in ensuring that our administrative and fundraising functions run smoothly, supporting fundraisers, members, trustees and team effectively.
Knowledge of QuickBooks or a similar accounting software system is essential.
Depending on the experience and interest of the successful candidate there may be opportunities to develop other skill sets.
Key areas of responsibility
- Managing and organising detailed information that underpins TOFS financial management
- Liaising with fundraisers and administrating and facilitating the fundraising process
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What you’ll be doing:
Financial management:
- Accurate recording of income and expenditure
- Reconciling bank accounts in a timely manner and preparing basic financial reports
- Preparation for accountants for year-end accounts
- Preparing annual Gift Aid claims for HMRC
- Initiating payments via online bank accounts
- Managing banking/saving relationships, maintaining efficient access and reporting
- Maintaining banking/saving mandates and ensuring record-keeping remains clear, up to date and efficient
- Contribute to board reporting through accurate financial documentation and analysis
Fundraising/member administrative support
- Dealing with fundraising enquiries, and requests for information via telephone, email and post
- Maintaining communication with fundraisers and organised fundraising documentation
- Thanking donors, and creating personalised correspondence and other communication to support fundraisers
- Assisting with member administration, updating database, preparing reports
- Maintaining stock records for merchandise, office consumables and equipment
- Dealing with daily post runs, sending out shop orders, support materials, fundraising materials and thank you letters
- Supporting with Charity Commission compliance requirements
- Supporting with TOFS events and supporter engagement opportunities
- Undertaking administrative tasks and team support
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What we’re looking for:
Essential experience/knowledge:
- Experience and proficiency with QuickBooks, or similar accounting software systems such as Xero or Sage
- A good understanding of basic accounting and bookkeeping
- Hands-on experience with banking relationships, payment processing and invoice management
- Knowledge of CAF banking and payment systems
- Proficient use of MS Office, and comfortable using new fundraising platforms
- Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record keeping
- High level of organisation and reliability
- Experience providing administrative support as part of a busy team
- An empathic and enthusiastic communicator with a positive attitude
- Fundraising mindset with skills to recognise and encourage fundraisers
- The ability to work independently and as part of a geographically dispersed team
- Practical problem-solving approach to operational challenges
- Someone who is trustworthy and able to work on own initiative
And even better if you have the following experience/knowledge:
- Experience with charity/nonprofit financial management
- Experience of working in a small organisation
- Basic understanding of UK Charity Commission requirements
- Empathy and understanding for those affected by rare disease, and better still, OA/TOF
- Experience of working with volunteers
- Ability to look for continuous improvement opportunities
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The team
The successful applicant will be part of a small and friendly team, reporting to the CEO, and will work alongside a team of committed and passionate volunteers. The challenges of everyday life, navigating the health and social care system and the sheer isolation of having a condition affecting the ability to swallow motivates all of us in the team to do our best. If you are looking for an inclusive, family-friendly organisation which offers flexibility and a supportive culture with the opportunity to develop your skills and progress we would love to hear from you.
Please include a supporting statement with your application. Your supporting statement (500 words max) should clearly outline how your skills and experience match the responsibilities of the role. CVs without this covering statement will not be considered.
Applicants will be shortlisted for telephone interview initially and subsequent shortlisted candidates will be invited to take part in a competency-based task interview on Teams or Zoom.
If you would like to discuss the role further, please contact TOFS Chief Executive, Diane Stephens to arrange a telephone conversation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Natural Heritage Officer (Inverbroom)
Salary: £25,750 - £27,295
Location: Ullapool, Inverbroom
Status: Full time, Permanent
Closing date: Wednesday 12 November 2025
Interviews: We anticipate conducting interview in person at Inverbroom, Wednesday 26th November 2025
We’re looking for a committed Natural Heritage Officer to help protect and enhance our natural environment for future generations. As a Natural Heritage Officer you will be in a unique position to support the planning and delivery of nature conservation works, including securing a baseline understanding of natural heritage across our newest and largest wildlife reserve.
About the Role
You will work closely with the project team, the post holder will undertake practical conservation and reserve management tasks, carrying out standardised reserve checks (including access infrastructure and fence surveys and tree safety inspections) and delivering remedial works either directly or with contractors when appropriate. The role will also develop and deliver public engagement activities and volunteering opportunities such as volunteer work parties and citizen science events, to connect people with Inverbroom’s natural heritage..
About You
You’ll bring:
· Relevant degree or N/SVQ Level 3 / 4 or equivalent demonstrable experience relating to countryside management.
· Certification to NPTC/Lantra standards and experience in chainsaw maintenance, cross cutting and felling small trees. CS 30 and 31 or willingness to undergo qualification. • Certification to NPTC/Lantra standards and experience in strimmer and brushcutter operations or willingness to undergo qualification. Certificate for trailer, all-terrain vehicles or willingness to undergo qualification.
· 2 years of planning and delivering practical conservation work.
· 2 years of volunteer supervision & management, including designing and delivering events &/or activities.
· Demonstrable experience in the safe use and maintenance of hand and power tools.
· Good understanding of land management for wildlife conservation.
· Good natural history skills and a knowledge of the species and habitats found in Scotland.
· Health & Safety legislation/procedures relating to outdoor working.
Why Join Us?
We are a leading conservation charity with a bold vision for a connected, resilient landscape where nature and people thrive. This role offers the chance to make a lasting impact on one of Scotland’s most ambitious restoration projects.
For more information regarding aspects of the role, please refer to the Job Description.
£29,000 - £35,000 + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits
Permanent, Full Time
Immediate Start
Location: Hybrid - Remote working 2 days and office based 3 days
We are looking for a proactive and experienced HR Officer to deliver a high quality HR administration service to our Central Team. From onboarding new staff to managing payroll changes, absence records, compliance reports, and HR queries this is a varied and fast paced role supporting our wider HR strategy.
You will play a vital part in ensuring data accuracy, safeguarding compliance, and a positive colleague experience across the employee lifecycle.
What you will be doing :
- Coordinating onboarding and pre-employment checks for new joiners
- Preparing contracts, payroll changes and issuing HR letters
- Maintaining up to date HR records, trackers and reports
- Managing the Single Central Record and absence recording
- Supporting line managers with induction, probation tracking and HR queries
- Acting as the first point of contact for the central HR inbox and providing advisory support to Central Team colleagues
- Produce various documents, including reports, briefing papers, , and presentations, using data to support the Senior HR team's strategic needs.
- Provide support for annual audits, which includes collecting data, managing data requests and deadlines, and liaising with auditors to ensure all requirements are met.
- Oversee the administrative preparation for HR meetings, including creating agendas and presentations, travel arrangements and meeting materials
- Coordinate various trust-wide HR initiatives and cross-functional projects, spanning areas like surveys, audits, policy development, and document management.
What we are looking for:
- Experience in HR administration, ideally in education or multi-site settings
- Strong attention to detail and confident data handling skills
- Organised, calm under pressure and able to meet deadlines
- Proficient in Google Workspace and MS Office tools
- Strong communicator with a proactive, service-focused approach
- Committed to safeguarding, confidentiality, and high standards
This is an exciting opportunity to develop your HR career within a forward thinking multi academy trust. You will join a friendly and supportive team where professional development and growth are actively encouraged.
Closing date : 19th October 2025
Who is Lift Schools?
We’re a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they’ve ever had.
We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.
We offer you:
- Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.
- Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
- Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
An excellent education for every child, in every classroom, everyday.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Summary:
The Care Quality Improvement Lead will further model and develop our Relationship Centred Care (RCC) practice based within the context of individually tailored care in a homely environment, and seeks to provide the highest quality of evidenced based care with the involvement of all Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) members working to support the goals, wishes and independence of each resident.
This role is vital in providing leadership to support the registered managers in both homes, the household Managers/Leads and other Nursing departments, supporting the vision of Nightingale Hammerson (NGH) to become a centre of excellence and a Care Home Education Centre (CHEC).
To ensure that all Fundamental standards from CQC and other Local Authority bodies are implemented and evidenced in practice.
To support the Director of Care and registered managers in overall strategic, operational, clinical and management responsibilities within the 5 year operational plan for NGH.
To be a source of specialist nursing, palliative and dementia care advice to colleagues and staff across all services. To create a culture of innovation, creativity and learning in delivering therapies services across the organisation.
To lead in evidence based practice in rehabilitation, goal attainment, dementia and end of life care whilst providing/facilitating education, coaching and training to staff in NGH.
To liaise, integrate and co-ordinate internal care services with other professionals in relation to admissions, discharges between services and developing care plans to support residents with their wellbeing.
To support and facilitate research projects in partnership with selected universities and care organisations.
To support the implementation NGH’s organisation’s 5 year strategic goals. This will include the Care Home Education Centre, workforce management & development and succession planning.
To promote NGH values whilst contributing to the vision and mission of the organisation.
To fully participate in the implementation and development of the Quality Assurance Framework for the organisation.
Key competences and responsibilities:
1. Principle Responsibilities
To undertake all the required duties, responsibilities and accountabilities in Regulation 6 of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2010 and ensure that the Essential Standards of Quality and Safety 2010 and Care Act 2014 are embedded, adhered to and enhanced wherever achievable in every aspect of the delivery of NGH care services.
To work in direct partnership with the Director of Care Services and registered managers to ensure both homes are covered by senior clinical leads at all times. This may mean covering the Director of Care or registered managers when absent.
To take overall leadership and responsibility, for the assessment, planning and delivery of safe and effective clinical and social care for all residents and their families on the households.
Lead and manage the team of Household Managers.
Lead and support the knowledge and skills development related to caring for those with signs of emerging and diagnosed with dementia.
Ensure that the NGH Care Quality Improvement Board (CQIB) framework is embedded and understood at appropriate levels and all care practises are delivered within this framework
Champion a robust care/clinical supervision programmes and participate as appropriate as both a supervisor and supervisee.
Ensure, in liaison with the HR team and Education & Development Lead, Household Managers, Senior Lead nurses, that a fit for purpose education & development programme is in place, managed and delivered for all care team members.
Ensure that there are appropriately skilled and supported designated NGH care leads for the following:
Ø Safe medicines management
Ø Safeguarding
Ø Infection Control
Ø Deprivation of Liberty
Ø Nutrition, Hydration & Tissue Viability
Ø Falls Prevention
Ø Gold Standards Framework for Palliative Care
Ø Research and development
To act at all times as an ambassador for Nightingale Hammerson and its services.
2. Leadership and Management
a. Effectively lead, and be accountable for the assessment, planning and delivery of safe and effective clinical and social care for all residents and their families.
b. Be accountable through your team for the selection, induction and continuous performance assessment of all care team members, supporting and developing NGH performance procedures. Ensure the NMC Code of Conduct is upheld by all.
c. Take the lead responsibility for ensuring the monitoring of planned performance management is maintained through the supervision process, and where appropriate support or lead the management of poor performance, capability and competence concerns.
d. Take responsibility for the annual proposal of the staffing establishment and skill mix, and the operational escalation and de-escalation staffing policy. Ensure the staffing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are met and reported accurately and on time.
e. Ensure that appropriate mechanisms exist for active and effective communication within and across NGH and monitored for effectiveness.
f. Lead by example, proactive liaison with all associated external agencies and stakeholders in relation to the services offered by NGH. Attend external forums as appropriate. Develop and support external forum and professional clinical meeting participation by your senior nursing team.
g. Ensure that the Jewish culture is understood, respected and is observed by all, particularly regarding the Sabbath and other Festivals, food rules and care at the time of a resident’s death.
h. To be responsible for the compilation, review and management of trends analysis of accidents, incidents and complaints.
i. To take the lead role in developing and applying the NGH Quality Assurance Framework, ensuring that the audit cycle is fulfilled and the whole team are encouraged, trained and supported to undertake audit programmes as appropriate. Ensure the evaluation of all audits is effectively and objectively undertaken and change of practise is implemented.
j. Ensure through your senior team that the systematic KPI requirements are measured, reported, analysed and actioned appropriately;
k. To be accountable through your team for the maintenance of a safe and homely environment for all residents, staff and visitors, ensuring all NGH Health and safety policies and procedures are adhered to and compliance monitored.
l. To take responsibility for delegated care service budget within NGH ensuring month by month accountability, supporting quarterly forecast and supporting annual budget planning.
m. To take a lead role in the on-going development of the care service development: lead the scoping of new initiatives and practise development, drafting business plans as required, implementing pilot projects/monitor/audit and introduce into mainstream service delivery as agreed with Senior Leadership Team, CQIB and the Board of Trustees. Participate in the strategic planning of NGH care service.
n. To deputise for the Director of Care Services or registered managers during any planned or unplanned absence.
o.To ensure via your team that specialist nursing assessment, advice and support is always accessible to colleagues and staff across all services 24 hours a day with regards to residents care and nursing needs.
3. Clinical Accountabilities
a. To ensure that your immediate senior nursing care team (household managers) maintain an appropriate balance between administrative and managerial responsibilities and clinical practise. Ensuring that opportunities are taken by the senior care team to observe, assess and mentor all elements of care practise within the team including care at night.
b. To be accountable for the timely and clinically satisfactory management of all primary assessments for all new residents, and on-going reviews for all residents.
c. To ensure that your senior team are maintaining their responsibility for the supervision and assessment of all resident’s day to day care needs, and the quality of all care plans, ensuring they are up to date, person centred, accurate and implemented appropriately.
d.To be accountable for the safe admission, transfer and discharge planning for residents for planned, emergency and short stay situations; ensuring that the development implementation and monitoring all documentation and procedures to support this is managed by your senior care team.
e. To be accountable for the standards of record keeping and the management of health records in accordance with NGH policy, NMC guidelines, Relationship Centred Care (RCC) principles, and CQC requirements. Ensure the education of all care staff in relation to care record keeping is maintained.
f. To be accountable for the safe custody and administration of all nursing medications in accordance with NGH policy and procedure, RCC principles, NMC code of conduct and CQC regulations.
g. Ensure that the training and practise of all RNs and trained carers in the safe administration and custody of all medications is maintained and monitored regularly and within the care governance framework.
h. To be accountable for ensuring that all care practises adhere without exception to the NGH Safeguarding Adults policy, procedures and guidelines, in line with that of the Local Adult Safeguarding Board.
i. To be responsible for the overview of the contracts provided to nursing by the contracted medical teams. Ensure a positive and proactive operational relationship is maintained with the contracted GPs and ANPs by your senior care teams and the RN’s
j. To work directly with the Head of Activities/Therapies to ensure that effective relationships are maintained with the Therapy, Activities, Volunteers and Care Teams in order to maximise the life opportunities of all residents, and developing of all care staff in the delivery of the activities programme.
k. Be accountable for the development of the multidisciplinary team in promoting effective communication for the continuous delivery of high quality person centred care.
l. To foster through your senior team and leading by example, supportive, open and honest communication with all residents and relatives enabling them to be involved in decision making wherever possible, and adapting communication methods as required. Mentor your team to be competent at first line communication with residents and relatives.
m. Be responsible for ensuring all requirements and regulations, training and support relating to the assessment of mental capacity of residents is adhered to.
4. Education, Learning & Research
a.To ensure the role of Senior Lead Nurses, Education & Development is supported. To ensure that planned and regular reviews with the HR Department are maintained in order to identify areas for practise development and the adherence to mandatory training is monitored and maintained.
b. Ensure through your senior nursing team is compliant with all mandatory education is achieved and appropriate resource planning is fostered to achieve this. Act as education facilitator as appropriate.
c. Ensure that the development of a mentorship programme at NGH is implemented to facilitate student placements. This includes liaison with the universities or third parties, planning placement dates, contracts and evaluation.
d. Lead by example and ensure the practise of giving and receiving clinical supervision, specifically for Assistant Practitioners and RN’s, and regular supervision with all care staff according to NGH policy is achieved.
e. To take responsibility for your own personal and professional development to maintain your registration with NMC and the CQC and to ensure the care service at NGH remains current, of a high quality and adheres to the principles of RCC.
f. To proactively develop a professional and supportive network within and outside NGH, to continue to develop leadership skills and maintain your knowledge through current research and evidence relating to our field of care, and in particular to the developments in caring for people with dementia and palliative care.
5. Professional
a. To always lead by example, behaving in a manner that is professional, positive and meets this senior position, ensuring confidentiality is paramount and professional boundaries always assessed and applied.
b. To always act in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct with particular reference to ensuring the limitations of competence, conduct and personal accountability are fostered throughout the care service.
c. To be accountable for ensuring the adherence to NGH policies, procedures and guidelines produced by NGH in relation to care practise and more general issues.
d. To ensure that the Director of Care Services for NGH is kept fully informed of any areas of concern in care practise and service across NGH.
e. To ensure at all times the confidentiality of all information, paper, electronic and verbal relating to all residents, their families and the business and employees of NGH is safeguarded.
f. To ensure and lead by example the non-discriminatory practises and behaviour of all and to all residents, their families, employees and visitors to NGH. Discrimination relates to ages, religion, race, sexual orientation and disability.
6. Strategic
a. To take the lead in practice and strategic development projects to ensure our services are delivered to the very best standards. Applying this to the mental health and disability service as well as ensuring good care practice which delivers to current best practice.
b. To lead discussion and negotiations with CQC and other health and social care stakeholder organisations to ensure NGH continues to be both innovative and delivering best practice in all its services.
c.To contribute to the development of departmental and organisational strategy and to the development, review and improvement of policies and procedures to ensure organisational needs are met.
d. To strive to be innovative in developing ways to deliver organisational strategy and objectives. This includes the implementation of the Care Home Education Centre.
e.To work closely with other organisations to maximise health and wellbeing outcomes for service users.
7. General
a. Good IT knowledge and skills in order to be able to lead on the use of the electronic medical records, email and other IT equipment.
b. Act in a professional manner and in accordance with the NMC and Nightingale Hammerson policies.
c. Such other duties, within the competence of the post-holder, which m
Sponsorship
Please note that this role doesn't provide sponsorship. If you now or in the future require a visa sponsor, please do not apply.
ay be required from time to time.
Everything we do is with a ‘Residents first’ approach.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Deputy Director, Principal Gifts
University of Manchester
£80,000 - £110,000, dependent on experience
Hybrid working
This is a really unique opportunity to lead a Principal Gifts programme for the University of Manchester.
As Deputy Director, Principal Gifts, you will work at the most senior levels to secure principal gifts that are truly transformational. Your leadership will help ensure that we deliver our most ambitious fundraising effort in our history, designed to expand our global influence, engage new audiences and galvanise our community of over 600,000 alumni worldwide.
You will join an incredible Development and Alumni Relations team here, led by Kate Cambden, and work alongside our new Vice Chancellor, Professor Duncan Ivison, a seasoned fundraiser with vision, ambition and international standing. With philanthropy embedded at the heart of the University’s forthcoming ten-year strategy, this is a pivotal moment to help drive Manchester’s future impact.
Reporting to the Director of Development & Alumni Relations, you will be a vital member of the Senior Leadership Team, providing strategic guidance to University leaders, academics, and fundraising colleagues, while securing the gifts that will make the greatest difference.
This is a chance to shape the future of philanthropy at Manchester - for our students, our researchers, and our global community - while leaving a lasting legacy.
Everything is coming together to make this a real inflection point for Development and Alumni Relations at Manchester. We have an incredible team, an outstanding Vice Chancellor and a significant growth trajectory in our fundraising. We have an enormous – almost unprecedented - opportunity to help the University of Manchester have an even greater impact in the world.
The team here are passionate, fun, creative, and ambitious individuals who are dedicated to our work as well as to supporting each other. This role embodies our values - integrity, collaboration, boldness and ambition - and will be central to delivering the lasting impact our campaign seeks
Closing date: Midnight on Wednesday 5 November
Interested?
Please familiarise yourself with the attached Candidate Pack.
To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter.
The University of Manchester is partnering with Constellate Global Talent on this search. No agencies please.
Please familiarise yourself with the attached Candidate Pack. To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter no later than midnight on Wednesday 5 November.