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Overview:
The role of is a senior position within the Young Lewisham Project. The role is responsible for the workshop staff, young people and project management of the referral groups and activities. Managing staff, maintaining participant’s records and ensuring all administration required for OCN and other qualifications are kept up to date and in order.
Accountability
The post is accountable to the Managing Director.
Purpose
The purpose of this post is to provide leadership and management of the Young Lewisham Project workshops to achieve the operational goals of the project.
To be responsible for the achievement of project goals, measurable outcomes and outputs.
To continually develop and improve the Young Lewisham Project’s offerings.
Oversee and improve attendance
Principal Duties
To oversee the delivery of Young Lewisham Project programmes and activities.
To provide supervision and support to workshop project staff and volunteers to ensure co-ordination and effective team work within Young Lewisham and individual projects/groups.
To actively promote the services of the project through appropriate channels and on appropriate platforms.
To co-ordinate and facilitate good relationships with partners and attend multi agency meetings where necessary.
To have some oversight of IT system Monday and the collection and analysis of performance data, producing management information and reports for internal and external stakeholders.
To act as one of 3 designated safeguarding leads and attend all training to ensure current compliance.
Support young people with SEN
Support tutors to work with young people with challenging behaviour
Specific Duties Management
To plan and facilitate team meetings, multi-agency meetings, consultation and co-operative working with statutory and non-statutory agencies.
To manage the risk and safety of young people, service users and be responsible for their care whilst they engage with Young Lewisham Project along with other management team.
To ensure that Health and Safety processes and policies are followed and that risk assessments are in place, up to date and complied with.
Manage workshop equipment - service, maintenance, repair and replacement
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation and policy in areas of education and youth work.
Oversee risk assessments and health and safety of workshops
Specific Duties Human Resources
Responsible for the supervision and management of workshop staff and volunteers involved in specific groups / projects within Young Lewisham.
Involvement in the recruitment and induction of new staff or volunteers involved in specific groups / projects within Young Lewisham.
Specific Duties pertaining to individual Groups and Projects
Responsible for workshop and tutor spending according to specific project budget and Young Lewisham finance policy and any funding agreements in place.
To work in a multi-agency setting e.g. schools, Youth Services, specialist projects/agencies to maximise development and learning opportunities for young people.
To work in a multi-disciplinary way by: building and maintaining relationships with partners, sharing information in line with the Data Protection Act and Young Lewisham policies; attending relevant meetings as necessary
Monitoring and Reporting
Responsible for maintaining and developing systems of monitoring that can capture and analyse performance data to track progress of individual projects against outputs and outcomes
Responsible for producing timely and accurate reports for the Management Committee and external funders.
General
In carrying out the above role, the post holder will:
Be available to work unsociable hours when necessary (this may include some weekends and overnight stays).
Work with young people in accordance with the core values of mainstream education & youth work
Manage accident and incident reporting processes
Adhere to and ensure the implementation of Young Lewisham Project’s organisational policies and procedures within their role.
Adhere to Health and Safety protocol and procedures in line with the nature of the role.
Be fully committed to the active promotion of the Young Lewisham’s Equality and Diversity Policy. Be committed to the involvement and participation of young people in the services they receive from Young Lewisham.
Seek to improve his/ her own performance and be committed to continuous professional development.
To act as an ambassador for Young Lewisham Project, upholding and promoting our organisational values and ethos.
The post holder will undertake any other duties of a similar nature, which are commensurate with the grade and seniority of the post.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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You will support the development and delivery of our schools, youth centre and detached programmes. This will consist of one to ones and group work with young people within schools, detached work in designated areas as well as centre-based provision. You will be responsible for building strong, professional relationships with young people and adapting and coordinating a service around their needs. You will work in partnership with the other Youth Workers on the team, the Youth & Community Manager, schools and youth organisations around the county as well as the wider voluntary sector and statutory partners
You will work also in the community to identify and support volunteers to become engaged within our services and provision. You will collate a range of data, information and imagery that creates evidence of your work and the impact it is making not only to young people but also to the wider community.
Registered Charity
6 - 10
At Berkshire Youth, our mission is simple yet powerful: we are dedicated to championing young people.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH) is seeking to appoint an outstanding Executive Assistant (Governance Officer).
The post holder will work closely with elected Officers, the board and CEO to support delivery of BASHH core membership services and ensure the highest standards of governance and oversight. The first port of call for many BASHH members, this person will have a key role in supporting excellent member services and communications. Their support will enable the President, CEO and Officers to lead effectively in their respective areas.
Joining at an exciting time for BASHH, with the organisation transitioning to an in-house model of operating some of its core functions, the post-holder will join a new, small staff team. A strong collaborator, they will work with a wide network of stakeholders, including highly committed clinicians and other health care providers on the BASHH board and membership.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We have an exciting opportunity for a Volunteer Coordinator (known internally as a Volunteer Manager) to join the Staffordshire team, working 37.5 hours a week.
Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?
Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?
If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off for your birthday & options to buy or sell annual leave
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes
- Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
About the role:
This role can be based at either of our VS offices; Stoke-on-Trent or Stafford.
As a Volunteer Manager you will be:
- Recruiting and retaining a team of community and professional/workplace volunteers to support various victim services pan Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent
- Completing the induction and accreditation process with volunteers; across the variety of volunteering roles available
- Ensuring volunteers deliver effective support to victims and witness of crime and major incidents; in liaison with Team Leaders who will direct case manage
- Responsible for auditing volunteer activity against set quality standards - and dealing with any matters arising
- Rewarding and recognising the volunteering activity across the area
- Preparing reports for funders on volunteering activity, social value and difference they have made; including case studies and using digital platforms to raise the profile of the roles and their contributions made (internally and externally)
You will need:
- Proven track record of effective management, coaching and mentoring skills
- Proven track record of successfully working directly within voluntary setting
- Effective communication skills; written, verbal and numerical.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, sharing, coaching others.
This role involves travel and a driving license and access to a vehicle is considered an essential requirement. If you are unable to drive because of a disability please indicate this in your application in your personal statement so we can explore the feasibility of alternative arrangements.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
About Us:
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We look forward to hearing from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.
If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
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The National Youth Agency is looking for a new Local Quality Manager to join our Youth Work Innovation & Development Team.
Contract: 12 months fixed term
Hours: Full-time - 37 hours per week
Salary: £44,473 per annum
Remote: This role is homebased (within the UK) with occasional travel for staff residentials and other events.
What we do
As the national body for youth work, the NYA has a dual function. We are the professional statutory and regulatory body (PSRB) responsible for qualifications, quality standards, and safeguarding for youth work and services in England. In line with our charity mission and aims, we also champion youth work through research, advocacy, campaigns, and programmes.
We work in partnership and believe in collaborative leadership, listening to youth workers and the youth work sector so that we can understand their needs and respond to the challenges they face. We are ambitious for youth work and for young people and integrate youth voice and influence across our work
About the Role
Responsibilities will include:
- Lead delivery of key Local Offer programmes, such as our successful Peer Review and Peer Network Programme, which are designed to support Local Authorities and organisations in meeting the needs of young people and in the case of Local Authorities meet their Statutory Duty (section 507B).
- Manage the delivery of traded services relating to Quality Standards and Organisational Development.
- Manage and regularly update both existing and new online resources related to Quality Standards, ensuring consistency and standardisation across all materials.
- Collaborate with the National Curriculum and Learning Manager to influence the youth work curriculum and share learning and insight from programmes
- Work collaboratively with the Youth Investment Fund Programme Manager to inform and develop Quality Standards.
- Work with Local Policy & Partnerships Manager and the NYA Knowledge Team to develop sector insights and to share learning and knowledge across NYA teams and the youth work sector.
- Collaborate with Local Authorities and partner organisations to promote awareness and encourage participation in NYA programmes and Quality Standards.
- Utilise NYA tools, including Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Project Management systems, to generate timely and relevant performance and financial reports that support informed decision making and effective programme delivery. Experience of using project management platform (or similar) would be an advantage.
- Provide line-management and support to peers and officers as required.
Our ideal Local Quality Improvement Manager should have the following:
- Extensive experience working directly with young people across diverse settings, demonstrating a deep understanding of youth development and engagement.
- Demonstrated expertise managing youth work programmes and improving practice standards, including within Local Authority contexts.
- Proven experience in assessing youth work against established standards and implementing quality assurance processes for effective management, delivery, and evaluation.
- Comprehensive knowledge and experience in embedding best practices in youth voice, participation, and leadership within services and programmes.
- Strong understanding of the current challenges facing Local Authorities and youth sector organisations, and the implications for young people’s needs and service delivery.
- Ability to analyse complex organisational and Local Authority structures, reflect critically, and articulate clear recommendations for improvement and recognition of effective practice.
- Excellent organisational and leadership skills, with experience supporting and managing peers and officers in a collaborative environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate teams and work effectively with partners and stakeholders.
- Proven experience in project management, with a proactive, self-starting approach and a strong focus on solutions and outcomes.
- Resilient, flexible, and ambitious, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure, and maintain high standards.
- Willingness and ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as required.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of work.
- Confident in using modern Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems, project management tools, and online learning platforms. Experience of using project management platform (or similar) would be an advantage.
Please refer to our Candidate Pack for more information on the role and the requirements.
Why Work for NYA?
NYA operates as a people-first organisation, prioritising the well-being and needs of its employees.
NYA offers an exceptional flexible working approach which encourages our team to balance professional responsibilities with their personal life.
A remote based team, spread across England, fostering inclusivity and diverse talent. Despite geographical distances between team members, NYA maintains a highly motivated and connected team through the optimisation of digital tools.
NYA is committed to supporting the continual personal and professional development of our team and helping them achieve their ambitions.
We provide 25 days leave plus 8 days, life assurance scheme, 5% employer pension contribution and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme via with unlimited specialist support available to all NYA employees.
How to Apply:
Please download our applicant pack to find out more about the role and requirements.
To apply, please submit the following via our online application platform by 11:59pm on Friday 18th July 2025:
A detailed CV setting out your career history, with responsibilities and achievements in line with the person specification in the About You section.
A covering letter (maximum two sides) highlighting your suitability for the role and how you meet the requirements in the About You section.
We will request data for our EEDI monitoring purposes, providing this is optional.
Please note: the covering letter is an essential part of the application process and will be assessed as part of your full application. We use AI detector software, so cover letters or CV’s with over 30% AI generated content with be disregarded. We understand that AI tools can offer support to candidates who have learning differences, which is why we will accept applications with some AI assistance. CV’s will not be accepted without a cover letter.
The National Youth Agency is an equal opportunities employer.
At NYA our inclusive culture means that we embrace individual differences and understand that we need a diverse team to achieve our organisations mission.
We wish to recruit candidates from all backgrounds to ensure our team reflects the rich diversity of the communities we serve. We encourage applications from anyone regardless of disability, ethnicity, heritage, gender, sexuality, religion, socio-economic background and political beliefs but we particularly welcome applications from global majority candidates and those from other minoritised ethnic groups in the UK as they are currently underrepresented in our team.
More about us
Discover more about the National Youth Agency and our work on our website.
Youth Work changes lives.
Which is why we’re committed to ensuring that as many young people as possible get to benefit from the national body for youth work in England, the National Youth Agency (NYA) exists to champion its transformative power. We believe all young people should have the opportunity to benefit from the life-changing impact of extraordinary youth workers and trained volunteers.
We help to grow youth work provision in ways that keep it effective, relevant, safe and engaging, to help millions of young people reach their potential and thrive. We do this by providing guidance, support, advice, training and staff development opportunities for youth workers and youth work organisations. At the heart of everything we do are young people themselves. We work hard to ensure their voices are integrated into all our work, to develop provision that truly meets their needs.
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The Holly Lodge Centre is a small charity in the heart of Richmond Park with a mission to ensure outdoor education is accessible for all. We are small but mighty, last year providing nature and heritage based education sessions, for over 7,500 learners. We specialise in delivering workshops for school groups of children and those with special educational needs and disabilities. We also welcome adult disability gorups, the elderly, and community groups.
We are looking for an experienced administrator to join our small, friendly team, and help to streamline and manage a range of processes, key to the efficient running of the charity and our activities.
Due to the nature of our work all roles are based on-site in our beautiful location in Richmond Park. The part time role can be spread across 4 days with optimal hours being 9:30am-2:30pm.
Key responsibilities include:
- Being one of the first points of contact for communication to the charity and supporting the management of school/group bookings
- Creating quotes, invoices and supporting financial administration processes
- Managing administration around individual donations
- Co-ordinating and stocktaking centre supplies
- Deputising for Centre Managers at meetings
- Supporting Volunteer recruitment, administration, training and events
- Supporting marketing and communications
- Supporting fundraising events
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Representation & Advocacy Coordinator
We’re looking for someone with passion and enthusiasm for working with student leaders to advocate for themselves. You’ll join the Student Change Team to upskill students in a vibrant landscape of changemaking and activism to deliver student-facing events that help foster networking and collaboration that drive forward meaningful change.
The Role
Role: Representation & Advocacy Coordinator
Hours: Full time, 35-hours per week (to be worked flexibly)
Salary: Grade B (£24,987 to £28,329)
Contract: 1 year fixed term
Who are we?
Exeter Students’ Guild is the University of Exeter’s students’ union, led by students for students. We’re an independent charity, offering a wide range of opportunities, services and support to help students get the most out of their unique journeys at university. This includes everything from social activities to making sure things are going well on their academic course. We have over 300 student groups and all of our work is led by, and in the best interest of our members.
The Guild is a truly rewarding place to work. Our talented and passionate staff make a real difference to the lives of students every single day, working together to achieve the Guild’s purpose: to shape an excellent student experience for all students at Exeter by empowering them to take their place in the world and make a positive difference. We are looking for people who recognise that the Guild is student-led and share a genuine passion for student engagement and empowerment. If you share a commitment to our values and want to be part of a radically inclusive organisation with a seriously exciting future ahead, we can’t wait to hear from you.
What will you bring?
· You’ll have some experience of planning and delivering projects.
· You’ll be able to empower others to understand and challenge policy and decisions that affect them.
· You know how to engage with diverse audiences and communities to drive forward change.
We offer lots of great benefits including enhanced family pay, at least 6-weeks’ holiday, sustainable travel incentives, access to exclusive discounts and perks and a free confidential advice service. We’re committed to helping you achieve a healthy balance between your work and home life through a real commitment to flexible and hybrid working. We also provide access to great development opportunities, including a personal development budget for you to spend on sharpening your skills. We’ll also help you to gain valuable experience, ensuring that you have opportunities to grow your career both here at the Guild and beyond.
Inclusion is central to the Guild. We approach our work collaboratively, empower our people and celebrate our uniqueness. If you’re driven to empower others and achieve great things, you’ll fit right in. Our people are proud of who they are and value each other’s differences, and we are committed to creating a diverse community that is radically inclusive of race, gender, age, religion, identity and experience.
To find out more about this role and what its like working with us, please visit our website:
How to Apply?
Please submit your application via our recruitment portal. You will need to provide an up-to-date copy of your CV, and answer the following questions related to the person specification for the role:
1.Please outline your experience of scoping, initiating and managing projects that drive meaningful change?
2. Please tell us how you would approach upskilling people in shaping change and influencing decision-makers?
3. What is your understanding of our values, and how you would apply these in the role?
Please note:
- We will contact you to let you know the outcome of your application. This can sometimes take a few days.
- You must be able to provide proof of your right to work in the UK before starting work with us. We are not currently able to sponsor employees requiring a visa.
- Applications received after the above closing date will not be considered.
A message from your new Manager
Charlotte Agnew, Student Change Manager
If you'd like an informal chat with me to find out more about the role, the team and what we’re looking for in our Representation & Advocacy Coordinator, please get in touch using the details on our website.I would love to hear from you!
Dates for your Diary
· Closing Date: 10:00am on Monday 4th August 2025
· Shortlisting: Monday, 4th – Tuesday 5th August 2025
· Interview: Monday, 11th August 2025
Registered Charity
51 - 100
Helping students to Love Exeter.
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Care about community? Good at making connections?
Community Catalysts CIC is a busy, buzzy social enterprise that tries hard to live up to its name. We’re extending a successful project that has been running for 3 years in partnership with Suffolk County Council and need an energetic, and imaginative person to help coordinate things for us.
We are looking for a person to join our existing team of Catalysts to support local entrepreneurial people and community organisations to offer new and creative care and support options for people who need help at home and in the community. In this way we will help people to get the support they need to live the life they want.
To do this job you must:
· Understand the world of care - but maybe feel it could do with a bit of a shake up!
· Be a real people person - able to work well with all sorts of folks with confidence.
· Instinctively make connections - and join up dots that are sometimes less than obvious.
· Be able to spot what people are good at and nurture it.
Have a look at our website and the job description and person specification for more information about us and the job. You will be employed by Community Catalysts and based in Suffolk.
Closing date for applications is on 23rd July at 1.00 pm and interviews will take place in Ipswich on 29th July 2025.
We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Face-to-Face Fundraising Area Manager - Flexible within Lancs/Greater Manchester
Reference: JUL20254890
Location: Central Cumbria
Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week. Weekend work will be expected as part of the role
Contract: Permanent.
Salary: £30,075.00 - £32,108.00 Per Annum
Benefits: Vehicle: Company van provided for work travel and expenses paid for - Van for work purposes only. - Leave: 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, plus one extra paid volunteering day per year - Flexible Working: Hours tailored to suit individual
You will be expected to visit Leighton Moss Reserve frequently as well as off site venues between Lancs and Cumbria.
About the Role
As a Face-to-Face Fundraising Area Manager, you'll lead and inspire a team of membership fundraisers based primarily in Lancashire and Cumbria with coverage across this vibrant area. Your leadership will play a crucial role in meeting ambitious fundraising targets while upholding the highest standards in ethical fundraising.
*Please note that, given the travel associated with the role, applicants will require a valid drivers licence and be well-placed to reach all of this area.
This is a hands-on role-supporting, coaching, and motivating your team while also fundraising alongside them to lead by example.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leadership & Coaching: Recruit, train, and develop a high-performing team of Fundraisers. Foster a positive team culture and lead by example to achieve fundraising targets.
- Performance Management: Monitor KPIs including membership volumes, average donation amounts, Gift Aid uptake, and attrition rates. Conduct regular reviews and provide coaching to continuously improve performance.
- Operational Oversight: Manage the daily logistics of your team, ensuring compliance with fundraising regulations and alignment with RSPB values.
- Travel & Flexibility: You will be expected to visit Leighton Moss Reserve frequently as well as off site venues between Lancs and Cumbria - A full UK driving licence is essential - Weekend work will be expected as part of the role.
What We’re Looking For:
- Proven experience in face-to-face fundraising and managing high-performing teams
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop team members
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of ethical fundraising practices and relevant codes
- Ability to plan, organise, and think strategically
- Comfortable giving and receiving feedback
- Experience with leadership frameworks such as SMART objectives, root cause analysis, and Situational Leadership
- Familiarity with the RSPB’s mission and values is highly desirable
Benefits:
- Vehicle: Company van provided for work travel and expenses paid for - Van for work purposes only.
- Leave: 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, plus one extra paid volunteering day per year
- Flexible Working: Hours tailored to suit individual circumstances
- Wellbeing Support: Free 24-hour employee assistance programme for staff and close family
- Discounts: 20% off in RSPB shops and online store, plus holiday booking discounts
- Pension: RSPB matches contributions up to 7%
- Green Benefits: Cycle to Work scheme and green loans
Closing date: 23:59, Sun, 10th Aug 2025
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from W/C: 11th August 2025.
We reserve the right to close this advert at any time once sufficient applications have been received.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
This role will require completion of a DBS in addition to the standard pre-employment checks.
The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.
No agencies please.
Registered Charity
More than 1000
The RSPB brings people together – people like you – to protect the things that matter to us all.
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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!
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Volunteer programme Coordinator to join our Parks team at Enable!
About Us:
Enable is a charity dedicated to improving people's wellbeing and strengthening local communities. We work with councils, charities and other local organisations to deliver health, leisure, community services and events that enrich people’s lives and strengthen our local community.
At Enable, we value our employees and our culture, focusing on embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive, flexible and fun environment for employees to perform at their best. On top of a competitive salary and flexible working environment, employees will also receive:
Benefits:
- 30 days of annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays), 3 additional free days off at Christmas
- Life Insurance
- Reward Schemes (RewardHub Membership, wellbeing budgets and cycle to work)
- A variety of social and wellbeing activities each month
- Mental Health & Wellbeing Perks (Monthly talks, Wellbeing Hour, etc)
- Free Gym Membership
- Free breakfasts/snacks
Reports to: Parks Delivery Manager
Based: Wandsworth Common
Salary: £31,573.00
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Work Arrangement: 40 hours per week
DBS: Standard
Role Overview:
The Parks Team are a passionate group of professionals, who work together to maintain and improve Wandsworth Council’s parks, commons, playgrounds, allotments and other greenspaces. We are keen to recognise, value, manage and enhance the biodiversity and plant heritage of our landscapes and contribute to a healthy planet and the wellbeing of our communities.
The borough of Wandsworth has one of the richest varieties of open spaces in central London. Enable Leisure and Culture is a non-for profit charitable organisation and the lead contractor employed by Wandsworth Borough Council to provide management and maintenance of the boroughs 32 greenspaces. This role is part of the Enable Parks team, a passionate group of people, who work together to maintain and improve Wandsworth Council’s parks, commons, allotments and other greenspaces. We are keen to recognise, value, manage and enhance the natural and heritage landscapes that we manage - contributing to a healthy planet and the wellbeing of our communities.
The role of Parks Volunteer Programme coordinator in the Enable Parks team will allow you to demonstrate your skills working with stakeholders and local communities to deliver park improvements, habitat management tasks and one-off volunteering opportunities. You will assist with developing working relations with existing corporate partners and increasing our reach by creating new partnerships in the local area and beyond.
Your responsibility will be to manage and deliver volunteering sessions throughout the entire portfolio of parks and greenspaces. You will develop a volunteering program which is established but in its infancy, working with key managers and the team around you to create a purposeful and output focussed programme of opportunities for local groups and corporate partners. The potential to develop volunteering is significant, and therefore the most suitable candidates will have an entrepreneurial spirit and drive to ‘make things happens’.
You will be responsible for creating each volunteer session as it addresses improvements or enhancements, and manage the needs of all volunteers throughout their experience. You will have responsibility for Health and Safety, external and internal contacts and be the lead person co-ordinating all associated admin tasks to create enjoyable and productive volunteer sessions in Wandsworth.
Another key aspect of the role will be strengthening links with businesses and organisations in the local area and beyond to develop a consistent pipeline of volunteer sessions that help improve Wandsworth parks and provide opportunities for people to give back.
You will need to gain a good understanding of all the work we do including our plans for future improvements. You will do this with the help of the Parks team and other collaborative service areas in Enable allowing you to design exciting output focussed activities and sessions.
We are looking for an energetic individual who thrives on juggling multiple tasks and who can work collaboratively with a likeminded team. You will need to have a keen eye for detail, be friendly, open, enjoy spending time outdoors (in all weather) and have experience working with and managing volunteers, in a hands-on conservation or park setting.
As an organisation, Enable have local communities and users at the heart of all decisions we make. Due to this there is a requirement for this role to have close ties with the Enable Community Development Team who are driving our networks and work in the wider community. Our future aspirations include developing an exciting, engaging and purposeful volunteer programme across all our services which include outdoor Events and Filming, Leisure, Bereavement, Putney School of Art and Design and Health and Wellbeing. The role of Parks Volunteer coordinator will over time have the opportunity to work in partnership with a number of exciting projects in these areas.
Main Duties/Responsibilities:
- Responsible to the Parks Delivery Manager for all aspects of parks volunteering development and delivery across open spaces in Wandsworth. Including Health and Safety, budget management, relationship management, business development
- To develop a relevant and interesting programme of ‘volunteer sessions’ or ‘volunteer days’ that can be delivered alongside standard maintenance programmes, and provide added value to the work that Enable carry out on behalf of Wandsworth Council.
- Responsible for the efficient on site delivery of volunteer sessions for Enable.
- Proactively develop existing relationships with local businesses and communities to attract a regular pipeline of groups that can access volunteering opportunities with Enable.
- Work with colleagues in the Parks team and all other internal departments to design activities that fulfil the ambitions of Wandsworth Borough Council and wider Enable company strategic objectives.
- Support colleagues in the Parks team with daily operational and project works where relevant, as directed by the Parks Delivery Manager.
Skills and Experience:
- Educated to degree level (or equivalent qualification) or appropriate experience in a directly related post.
- Experience of working in a volunteer management, coordination or programming role, or similar work delivering practical biodiversity, habitat or landscape management.
- Proven ability to organise, plan, and manage projects effectively (including budget management, Health and Safety oversight, and environmental monitoring data).
- Experience of managing / supporting volunteers (delivering soft/hard landscaping improvements with volunteers is desirable.)
- Experience of developing annual outdoor educational/volunteering programmes for a wide range of participants.
- Entrepreneurial and customer service focussed, to allow the volunteer programme to develop into a sustainable, profitable and scalable service area.
- The ability to work independently using your own initiative and prioritise effectively whilst at the same time working collaboratively as part of a team on common goals and shared projects to ensure the work programme is delivered effectively.
This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a company that positively impacts the community around them! If you are someone that is motivated by a desire to enrich the lives of others and make a genuine difference, then please Apply Now and follow the prompts.
If this role not quite right, however you are still interested in working at Enable then we encourage you to get in touch today.
Enable is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. To find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit our website.
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Do you want to work with a vibrant, dynamic and youth driven organisation that is committed to creating healthy futures for British children by improving the food system?
Be part of the creative, agile and growing team behind Bite Back 2030’s exceptional teenage activists. Join us as our Senior Programmes & Policy Manager, Scotland and contribute to our journey to help make the food system healthier and fairer.
About the Role
This exciting and varied role will kick-start Bite Back's work in Scotland. Please note this is a remote role but the postholder must be based in Scotland. Suiting a self-starter, this new role will lead our schools and local authority programme work in Scotland, whilst also seeking opportunities for young people to influence national food system policy in Scotland.
Responsibilities
The Senior Programmes & Policy Manager is responsible for:
Programme Development and Delivery
● Launching our two popular, fully funded, social action programmes in Scotland: Bite Back in Schools and Shape Your Streets; working with and visiting schools and local authorities across Scotland
● Supporting school pupils and communities to drive improvements to their local food environments and school food environments
● Helping facilitate youth-led events, workshops, and campaigns focused on food system change
● Working with our Scottish partners and building strong working relationships with participating schools, local authorities and other stakeholders
● Supporting with the monitoring, reporting and evaluation of these two programmes Youth Engagement and Voice
● Seeking out meaningful opportunities for young people to engage with and influence decision-makers in Scotland
● Ensuring youth voice is embedded across all programmes and policy work
Policy and Advocacy
● Actively seeking out opportunities to champion Scottish policy developments in health, education, and food systems
● Working closely with other organisations via established coalitions and more informal coordination around key issues, working collaboratively with values-aligned organisations to achieve our goals
● Developing briefings, consultation responses, and policy proposals, ensuring they are evidence-based and amplify youth perspectives
● Translating young people’s insights into campaign messaging for policymakers and distil policy detail into key points for young people to engage with and campaign on
● Working with the Senior Public Affairs Manager to conduct stakeholder mapping and build a network of supportive Scottish MPs and MSPs
● Ensuring the Bite Back staff team is kept up to date on the Scottish policy and public affairs context
Skills and Experience
We recognise that the list below is broad and we realise that the “ideal candidate” doesn’t really exist. What we will be looking for as we evaluate applications is demonstrable experience in at least some of these, and evidence of capacity to build skills in other areas. Please don’t be put off applying for one of our jobs because you can’t demonstrate every skill.
If you're passionate and excited about working for us, and possess the main skills and experience we are looking for, go ahead and apply. You could be just what we are looking for!
The ideal candidate would have the following:
Essential
● Proven experience in policy development or influencing, ideally within the Scottish context
● Track record of delivering youth voice, community or school-based programmes
● Experience working with schools or local authority settings in Scotland
● Facilitation and youth engagement skills, with experience in co-creating with young people
● Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to engage policymakers and partners with confidence
● Deep motivation to create a fairer food system and improve outcomes for children and young people
● Knowledge of Scotland’s political and public sector landscape, ideally in health or education
● A self-starter with the ability to work independently and drive new initiatives from the ground up
● A commitment to Bite Back’s values: Fresh, Resilient, Respectful, Energetic, Real
Desirable
● Familiarity with monitoring, evaluation, and impact reporting in programme or policy contexts
Approach to Work
You will be able to show the following qualities:
● A bold and open mind - you will be prepared to think differently about issues.
● A level head - you will be comfortable working both reactively and proactively.
● A sense of humour - we believe work should be fun and that we all perform at our very best when we enjoy what we do.
● Creativity - you will come at issues from new and surprising angles
Please apply with a CV and covering statement (maximum two sides of A4) explaining why you are a good candidate for this position. The covering statement is your opportunity to tell us why you’re a good fit for this role. We know it’s a big job so we don’t expect you to have everything we are asking for on day one and we are committed to providing support and training. Do look at each point under Skills and Experience and Approach to Work to give clear, specific examples of how you meet them through your personal or professional experience (volunteering counts too!) Don’t forget to tell us why you want the job!
Registered Charity
21 - 50
OUR MISSION IS TO CHANGE THE WAY UNHEALTHY FOOD IS MADE, MARKETED AND SOLD, ESPECIALLY TO CHILDREN.
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About the Angelou Centre
With over 30 years in service of Black and racialised women and children
The Angelou Centre is a Black-led organisation based in Newcastle. We specialise in supporting Black and racialised women and children at risk of experiencing domestic abuse and other forms of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG).
We help women, children and young people recover after experiencing violence, abuse or unfair treatment.
We listen, we understand, and we never judge.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your reason for applying and how your past work experiences make you suitability for the role. Please find a full job description on our website - Careers - The Angelou Centre
Deadline: Monday 21st July
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time if we receive a high volume of applications or if a suitable candidate is found, therefore we suggest submitting your application as soon as you can.
This post is:
- subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure
- subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. It will be necessary for a disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and barring Service for details of any previous criminal convictions.
- Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK
- Open to women* only (*exempt under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1
The Angelou Centre is aware that women and people of the global majority are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification and requirement. So, if you are excited by the role, but your past experience doesn’t quite match every requirement we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the person we are looking for.
Role Overview
Contract: Full-time fixed term for 12 months,
with possibility of extension subject to funding
Salary: £28,355.60 to £30,812.60 (£15.58ph to £16.93ph)
Depending on experience and qualifications
Hours & Days 35 hours a week
Monday to Fridays 9am to 5pm
Additional benefits 25 days paid holiday,
employer’s pension contribution of 6%,
enhanced maternity leave
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
This is a newly developed Careers Advisor role is funded by the North East Combined Authority and forms a core part of our strategy to improve employment outcomes for women from Black and racially minoritised communities who are not currently in work or education. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified or part-qualified Careers Advisor to rebuild and lead an impactful careers service within the Angelou Centre.
Many of the women we support have English as an additional language and face multiple barriers to employment. They are survivors who are on a journey to rebuilding their independence and therefore may require additional training support with household budgeting, life skills or understanding the public transport system amongst other things. Your work will directly support women to take confident, supported steps into training, volunteering and work often for the first time in the UK.
This role combines direct client work with strategic development with support from the Senior Administrator. You’ll be responsible for managing individual development plans and setting SMART goals with our service users, building local opportunity networks, and helping to develop a robust data recording system to demonstrate outcomes and impact.
Our ideal candidate is someone who;
- Is passionate about empowering Black and racialised women into employment
- Has a strong working knowledge of local volunteering, training and employment opportunities
- Is interested in research and impact to support the growth of our Training, Wellbeing and Inclusion services
- Is compassionate, non-judgmental and committed to supporting survivors of domestic abuse
- Is confident and pro-active in advocating on behalf of our survivors and able to represent their needs when working with partner agencies
Key Responsibilities
Careers Support and Development Plans
- Deliver one-to-one and small group CIAG (Careers Information, Advice and Guidance) to support women into meaningful employment, volunteering or further learning.
- Develop and maintain individual development plans of up to 40 women at any given time, creating personalised career and life action plans and reviewing progress regularly.
- Motivate and empower women to engage with activities that build their confidence and increase employability
Local Knowledge and Opportunity Development
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of employment, training, and volunteering opportunities across the North East.
- Develop relationships with local employers, training providers, and community organisations to create inclusive routes to work.
- Signpost clients to external agencies for additional support, such as skills-building or mental health support, where appropriate.
System Development and Data Collection
- Co-develop and maintain a robust case management and data tracking system to record outcomes, identify patterns, and highlight barriers.
- Ensure accurate and timely documentation in line with funding, GDPR and organisational requirements.
- Support the department in building evidence to demonstrate long-term impact.
Evaluation, Research and Sustainability
- Support internal reporting by providing accurate caseload updates, anonymised case studies, and emerging needs analysis.
- Contribute to grant applications, evaluations, and stakeholder updates with data and qualitative insights.
- Work with the Senior Administrator to identify trends and inform future departmental strategy.
Person Specification
Experience & Skills
- Experience providing career advice to adults, ideally those facing multiple and complex barriers.
- Proven ability to motivate and support individuals who may be disengaged, vulnerable or lacking in confidence
- Excellent interpersonal, organisational and administrative skills, including the ability to track casework and input data.
- Experience of providing 1-2-1 or group support
- Experience using action planning tools and setting achievable, client-led goals.
- Experience working collaboratively with other originations to provide wraparound support.
- Strong influencing skills to work with a wide range of stakeholders
Knowledge & Qualifications
- Level 4–6 qualification in Careers Information, Advice and Guidance (CIAG).
- Strong understanding of employability challenges faced by Black and racially minoritised women, including language barriers, discrimination, and immigration restrictions.
- Excellent working knowledge of formal training, vocational training, and volunteering opportunities in the North East.
- Knowledge of developing and delivering Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning tools and mechanisms to support grant writing
Values & Approach
- Interested in learning about impact evaluation and research.
- Commitment to anti-racist, trauma-informed, and feminist practice.
- Empathy, kindness, and cultural competence, with a commitment to supporting Black and racially minoritised women
- Ability to work flexibly and respond to crisis situations with a trauma-informed approach
Desirable Criteria
- Experience working in the women’s, community, or voluntary sector.
- Ability to analyse data and contribute to outcome reporting.
- Experience contributing to or supporting funding proposals.
- Strong local professional networks.
- Experience in program/project management
- Experience in grant management and report
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Carers First is a charity that works directly with, and for unpaid carers, providing personalised information, advice and tailored support making it easier for those caring for someone else to continue living their lives to the fullest.
We have a committed, dedicated staff team and you could be just the person we are looking for to join us to make that valuable difference in carer’s lives. We live and work through our values in all that we achieve by being positive, collaborative and ambitious and we have clear plans to scale our reach, support and impact for carers.
About this role
As a CIC your responsibilities would include:
· Developing and coordinating carer and volunteer-led projects across Lincolnshire and centrally.
· Coordinating volunteering in the Lincolnshire area.
· Developing and running the Lincolnshire Carer Forum and co-production projects.
· Working as part of the Community Inclusion Team
About you
To be successful in this role you will need:
· Experience of working within the health and Social Care Sector is desirable.
· Good organisational skills with the ability to work in a proactive, flexible, and innovative way to meet objections.
· Experience of delivering projects/initiatives that aim to empower communities.
· Knowledge and experience of delivering volunteer-led programmes of work.
· Experience of recruiting and developing ongoing relationships with volunteers.
· Knowledge of co-production; with experience an advantage.
· Ability to network, develop and sustain joint work between agencies, including establishing good working relationships.
· Ability to build positive and constructive working relationships with colleagues at all levels across the organisation.
· Strong IT skills, use of (Microsoft applications, Word, Excel, Outlook), mobile telephone and social media platforms.
We are looking for passionate people who are committed to the overall aims and objectives of the Charity. Carers First is committed to providing a supportive, vibrant, diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
Carers First Can Offer You
In return for your contribution, we have an amazing package of staff benefits including 26 days annual leave entitlement which increases with length of service, flexible working options, paid carers leave, access to our work-place pension, staff discount scheme, employee assistance programme and a Benenden Healthcare package. Whatever you are aiming to achieve in your career, we are here to encourage, help and support you grow, through our excellent training and development programmes.
How to apply
To apply for our exciting opportunity and make a real difference to the lives of carers, click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to begin your application. Appointments are subject to Carers First receiving an appropriate disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service that we consider acceptable.
Interview process
All successfully shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview.
Closing date: 09 August 2025 – We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role
Interview date: Week commencing 11 August 2025
Carers First is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Positive Collaborative Ambitious
Registered Charity
101 - 500
Our new three-year strategy will enable us to grow our work to reach and support significantly more carers delivering innovative programmes of support
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Carers First is a charity that works directly with, and for unpaid carers, providing personalised information, advice and tailored support making it easier for those caring for someone else to continue living their lives to the fullest.
We have a committed, dedicated staff team and you could be just the person we are looking for to join us to make that valuable difference in carer’s lives. We live and work through our values in all that we achieve by being positive, collaborative and ambitious and we have clear plans to scale our reach, support and impact for carers.
About this role
As the Counselling Coordinator your responsibilities would include: -
· Developing and managing a quality counselling service which meets the needs and diversity of Essex carers, and is delivered according to the standards set out in the BACP Ethical Framework
· Line managing and recruiting staff, placement students and qualified volunteer counsellors to deliver SFBT counselling interventions to carers face to face, virtually or on the phone
· Managing all referrals into the service, assessing them against the service criteria, referring on as appropriate, and managing the waiting list.
· Monitoring, reviewing and evaluating the service regularly, ensuring it’s both meeting the needs of carers and is being delivered according to the BACP Ethical Framework
· Reporting to Service Manager and provide monthly reports on delivery for contract reports
About you
To be successful in this role you will need -
· A relevant counselling qualification (BACP approved).
· Registration with BACP or other professional counselling body
· Working knowledge of social care and health, particularly as it relates to working with carers and adults
· Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
· Excellent customer service skills to ensure client satisfaction
· Knowledge of the challenges affecting Carers.
· Competent in use of IT (Microsoft Applications Word, Excel, Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Power Bi), mobile telephony and social media platforms.
We are looking for passionate people who are committed to the overall aims and objectives of the Charity. Carers First is committed to providing a supportive, vibrant, diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
Carers First Can Offer You
In return for your contribution, we have an amazing package of staff benefits including 26 days annual leave entitlement which increases with length of service, flexible working options, paid carers leave, access to our work-place pension, staff discount scheme, employee assistance programme and a Benenden Healthcare package. Whatever you are aiming to achieve in your career, we are here to encourage, help and support you grow, through our excellent training and development programmes.
How to apply
To apply for our exciting opportunity and make a real difference to the lives of carers, click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to begin your application. Appointments are subject to Carers First receiving an appropriate disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service that we consider acceptable.
Interview
All successfully shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview.
Closing date: 10 August 2025 – we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
Interview date: Date to be confirmed
Registered Charity
101 - 500
Our new three-year strategy will enable us to grow our work to reach and support significantly more carers delivering innovative programmes of support
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Action for Refugees in Lewisham (AFRIL) is seeking our next Executive Director to lead our small, dynamic charity. You will be joining an impactful local organisation at a crucial time in our development. Since 2021 we have grown significantly and sustainably, developing new services based on client needs. You will be leading a highly competent and passionate team who are community minded and experts in their fields.
The Executive Director has overall responsibility for the day-to-day management of the charity, including finance and fundraising, as well as supporting the development and delivery of services. They will work with four experienced project leads to deliver and develop our core services: Casework and Advocacy Service, Rainbow Club Supplementary School, Destitution Service and Food Bank, and our Allotment of Refuge, as well as our Policy and external influencing work led by our Deputy Director for Casework and Policy.
We are seeking to appoint an exceptional candidate who can balance the demands of strategic leadership with the operational execution and development of our services and policy work. We are seeking someone with a high level of operational skill and accountability in operational management and governance. You will be responsible for the central services of the charity including finance, fundraising, legal, HR and communications. We are looking for a thoughtful leader who is passionate about staff and volunteer support. You should have experience and understanding of small charities and the external context within which we operate.
About us:
Founded in 2004, AFRIL supports refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants to lift themselves out of poverty, assert their rights, and rebuild their lives in the heart of our community. We provide both crisis support to meet immediate need, and longer-term, flexible programmes to tackle the underlying issues that result in poverty. We engage in policy and legal interventions to affect change. Our work is grounded in the values of professionalism, inclusivity, and solidarity, and our approach to service delivery is one of co-production and empowerment. We work with partners locally and nationally to deliver high quality services and advocacy.
Our Services:
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Casework and Advocacy – AQS and IAA accredited advice, casework and legal interventions in housing and homelessness, complex welfare rights, community care, asylum support, immigration, access to education and employment, healthcare and related matters.
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Destitution Project - supporting families to overcome extreme food poverty through regular food vouchers, fresh culturally appropriate food, toiletries, and essential household items plus small grants and a free café.
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Rainbow Club Saturday School - improving educational attainment, wellbeing, confidence and self-esteem, and raising the aspirations of disadvantaged primary age children.
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Allotment of Refuge - a welcoming and integrated community of food growers improving the health, wellbeing and healthy food access of children and adults seeking sanctuary in Lewisham.
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Immigration Project in partnership with Southwark Law Centre - free legal advice and representation to support families to regularise their UK immigration status in the UK.
In addition, we hold a monthly Members Forum, and use the evidence from our frontline work together with the testimony of our members to influence improved policy and practice.
AFRIL is currently in a good position, with the several long-term grants and statutory funding secured, and good relationships with community and individual donors. The Executive Director position represents an exciting opportunity to work with a passionate and highly competent team and the wider community to bring about real, positive change for vulnerable migrants, asylum seekers, and refugees in South East London.
AFRIL is an equal opportunities employer. We are a diverse staff team and particularly encourage applications from BAME candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and those with lived experience of asylum/irregular migration. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to support our staff to flourish.
We are proud to be a member of the Experts by Experience Employment Network which aims to increase representation of people with lived experience in the charitable sector. Please feel free to use their information and resources which may help in preparing your job application.
Please read full Job Description and Person Specification. Applications will only be accepted through CharityJob - please submit a CV and cover letter (no more than 2 sides of A4) detailing how you meet the person specification.
Registered Charity
11 - 20
We support asylum seekers, refugees and vulnerable migrants to lift themselves out of poverty and rebuild their lives in the heart of our community.
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