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Since 1960 we have invested more than £500 million in blood cancer research in the UK. Where we’ve invested, survival rates and quality of life have improved. We’ve been working to beat blood cancer for over 50 years, and we won’t stop until we do. Be a part of our story and help us change the world.

We’re looking for a Senior Research Grants Officer to play a key role in delivering and strengthening our research portfolio spanning translational and clinical research. You’ll lead on the coordination and delivery of the Transformational Research Awards Scheme, support clinical trial review processes, and oversee a portfolio of active grants to ensure funding decisions and post-award management are rigorous, transparent and strategically aligned.

You’ll also play an important part in strengthening how we fund and manage research. From supporting the implementation of a new Grants Management System to refining processes and providing expert guidance to researchers, committee members and senior stakeholders, you’ll help ensure our investment delivers maximum impact. If you bring strong biomedical knowledge, grant administration experience and a passion for driving progress for people affected by blood cancer, we’d love to hear from you.

This is a hybrid role with regular anchor days in our London office, alongside attendance at key meetings, conferences and team events throughout the year.

We are committed to actively promoting equality, diversity, and inclusivity. In line with our strategy we welcome approaches from individuals from underrepresented groups, including minority communities, and applicants with a disability, to better reflect the community we serve and help broaden our perspectives.

At Ambitious about Autism, we're looking for an Events and Fundraising Officer to join our team.

You'll support on the delivery of our portfolio of mass participation and special events. You'll support on our flagship events – London Marathon, Manchester to London bike ride in partnership with Rapha and our annual gala, Night of Ambition. You will support with the recruitment and stewardship of participants, providing guidance to maximise their fundraising efforts.

You'll work with the Events and Marketing and Communications teams to help produce compelling event and fundraising materials, whilst building excellent relationships across the wider organisation, especially with teams who help to deliver our events.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Demonstrable experience of supporter relationship management to aid retention, maximise income and secure repeat business
• Experience of working with fundraising platforms
• Excellent communication skills across a range of audiences
• Knowledge of and interest in digital fundraising and social media

In return, we offer great benefits including a generous holiday allowance and commitment to continued professional development (CPD), flexible, hybrid working and more!

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual who would like to work for a forward-thinking, open and honest organisation and make a real impact to the young people we work with. Please find our full recruitment pack on the link below.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to have a confidential chat, please contact James Axford, Recruitment Officer.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, valuing the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives they bring. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, disability, or age.

Our recruitment process promotes equal opportunities, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team for accommodations. We recognise disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly and long-term affects a person's ability to perform day-to-day activities, as defined by the UK Equality Act 2010. All applications will be considered solely on merit, aligned with our mission to support autistic children and young people.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
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Policy Campaigns Officer

 

A permanent position has arisen as part of the continued growth of our campaigns work within our friendly Policy, Public Affairs and Campaigns department. The Policy Campaigns Officer will play a key role in helping the charity deliver high-impact campaigns that mobilise supporters, influence policy, and raise awareness of issues relating to dementia research.

In this role you will support the Campaigns Manager to deliver integrated advocacy campaigns aligned to Alzheimer's Research UK’s strategic objectives. You will contribute to the coordination, development and implementation of activity that connects public mobilisation with policy and government influencing priorities.

You will bring proven experience of working on advocacy or policy-focused campaigns, or in a closely related field where influencing decision makers and engaging the public has been central to your work. You will understand how campaigning activity contributes to political or institutional change and will be confident supporting the delivery of campaign tactics across digital and offline channels.

This role is ideal if you are looking to build on existing advocacy or influencing experience in a collaborative team, contributing to campaigns that aim to deliver measurable policy impact.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

Campaign development and delivery

· Support the development and delivery of integrated advocacy and policy campaigns aligned to organisational priorities.

· Help design campaign plans, including objectives, audiences, tactics, timelines and evaluation measures.

· Deliver campaign activity and creative tactics across a range of channels, both digital and offline.

· Work with colleagues across the organisation to ensure campaigns are evidence-led, inclusive and aligned with organisational priorities.

· Monitor campaign performance and contribute to evaluation and learning.

· Act as a point of contact for work with external agencies and suppliers.

 

Influencing and supporter mobilisation

· Support efforts to influence decision-makers by mobilising supporters and amplifying public voices.

· Work with policy and public affairs colleagues to align public-facing campaign activity with political influencing messaging and objectives.

· Help build and maintain relationships with supporters, volunteers, partner organisations and coalitions.

· Assist with producing campaign briefings, messaging and supporter-facing materials.

 

Communications and digital campaigning

Work closely with communications and digital teams to deliver integrated campaign content.

· Support the development of email, social media and online action tools to engage supporters.

· Adapt campaign messages for different audiences, ensuring clarity, accuracy and impact.

· Contribute to content planning and delivery to maximise reach and engagement.

 

Events and engagement activity

· Support the planning and delivery of campaign-related events, both online and in-person.

· Represent the charity at relevant events, meetings and conferences as required.

· Assist with coordinating meetings and briefings involving supporters, stakeholders and internal teams.

· Liaise with colleagues, supporters and external partners to ensure effective delivery of campaign activity.

 

Knowledge, skills and experience needed:

· Experience of delivering campaigns, advocacy initiatives, or influencing activity aimed at shaping policy.

· Experience drafting materials intended to influence or mobilise external audiences (e.g. campaign actions and briefings, supporter emails, calls to action).

· Understanding of how public mobilisation aligns with influencing objectives and contributes to policy change.

· Experience of delivering digital campaigning tactics and coordinating in-person supporter mobilisation.

· Experience of working collaboratively with colleagues across different teams.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt complex issues into clear and compelling messaging.

· Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

· IT literate, with experience using Microsoft Office and digital tools.

· Commitment to the charity’s vision, mission and values.

· Proactive, flexible and solution-focused approach to work.

· Strong team player with the ability to use initiative.

· Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-moving environment.

· Willingness to work outside of regular office hours during busy periods (e.g. campaign launches or events).

Additional Information:

Ways of working:

As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.

Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals.  This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.

Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. 

Salary: Circa £30,000 per annum, plus benefits.

Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.

The closing date for applications is the 8th March 2026, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.  We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, particularly from those in the global majority, those with disabilities, men and those from the LGBTQIA+ community. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.

As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website. 

How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.

About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure.  Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope. 

Digital Platform Manager (2534)

• Location: Oxfam House - Oxford, Oxford / UK (Flexible)
• Workplace Type: Hybrid
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Salary: up to £41,000
• Job Family: Communications
• Division: CEO Office
• Grade: C
• Job Type: Open ended
• Closing Date: 26 February 2026
• Country: United Kingdom

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

You might be a great fit for this role if you can say yes to the following:

• Do you have experience managing digital platforms or digital production workflows?
• Do you have experience planning and delivering projects with multiple stakeholders and suppliers?
• Do you have experience coordinating work in a structured, process-driven way while adapting to changing priorities?

If the answer is yes, then we would like to hear from you.

The Role:

Oxfam GB is looking for a Digital Platforms Manager to plan, run, and improve our portfolio of Owned Digital platforms.

You’ll be responsible for the day-to-day delivery and performance of key digital platforms, working closely with internal teams and external partners. The role combines platform and production management with strong project coordination - ensuring work is well planned, clearly briefed, and delivered in a way that meets organisational needs and audience expectations.

You’ll play an important role in improving how digital work gets done across Oxfam GB: creating clear processes, managing priorities, and helping teams make effective use of our platforms.

This is a role for someone who is organised, people-focused, and comfortable managing multiple pieces of work - drawing on specialist expertise across the team and partner organisations when needed.

What we are looking for:

We’re looking for a candidate who cares about Oxfam's mission to end poverty and is personally aligned to our feminist principles and values of empowerment, accountability and inclusion in all you do.

An ideal candidate for the role will also be/have:

• Strong operational knowledge of digital platforms and how systems work together in a live digital environment
• Experience in planning and delivering digital work or projects, coordinating teams, suppliers, and budgets
• Experience overseeing digital production workflows, managing priorities, and working in a process-driven way
• Experience designing and delivering digital solutions that put audiences and users first
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work confidently with a range of stakeholders
• The ability to analyse complex situations, make sound decisions, and adapt to changing priorities and timelines
• An understanding of good data management practices
• A commitment to Oxfam’s aims, values, and feminist leadership principles

We offer:

We offer a competitive salary and a range of additional benefits to staff, including flexible working options, a generous pension scheme, annual leave, additional leave allowances, company sick pay, life assurance and a range of other benefits.

• Flexible working options
• Generous pension scheme
• Annual leave and additional leave allowances
• Company sick pay and life assurance
• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities

From the day you join Oxfam we invite you to stretch and learn in your role. Our wide range of Learning & Development opportunities includes in-house courses, e-learning modules, on-the job learning opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and much more. 

 

Flexfam:

We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you.

How to apply:

As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and Cover Letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.  

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our  are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

 

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the .  In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

About us

Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.

 is a member of  of 21 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries. 

A thriving diverse Oxfam:

It’s people power that brings about change. To play our part as a global organisation working to overcome poverty and inequality, we need equality, diversity and inclusion across our community of staff, partners and volunteers. Together, we’re committed to becoming a more diverse workforce, better able to tackle the global challenges that face our world today.

 

To do that:

• We need to dismantle the unequal power structures that exist everywhere, this including Oxfam and the wider development and charity sectors.
• We need an inclusive Oxfam where everyone can bring who they are to our work and feels celebrated for the differences they bring.
• We want and need everyone, and that means we need you.

Are you passionate about driving meaningful change in suicide prevention policy? We are looking for a Policy Officer to join our Policy, Public Affairs and Campaigns team at Samaritans.  Join our team and help influence public policy to achieve our vision: fewer lives lost to suicide.

This is a meaningful, high impact role where your work will directly contribute to safer, more compassionate public policy.

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Samaritans is the UK and Ireland’s leading suicide prevention charity. While we are best known for listening to those who need us, we also work to influence change in legislation and policy.  

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About the Role

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As Policy Officer, you will lead the development and influencing of policy positions on suicide prevention, using research and evidence to produce high-quality briefings, consultation responses and reports. You will build strong internal and external relationships, monitor the policy environment, and work collaboratively across the charity to communicate and advance our policy work.

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Contract

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• £30,000-£33,000 per annum plus benefits
• Full Time (35hrs per week)
• Permanent
• Hybrid working with link to Ewell office
• In-person working: Meeting in person and working collaboratively are things we value. We work in person around 2 days or more per month.
• We are passionate about flexible working, talk to us about your preferences 

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What You’ll Do

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• Support the development of Samaritans’ policy positions on suicide prevention.
• Produce clear briefings, consultation responses and policy reports.
• Analyse complex evidence to inform policy development.
• Spot emerging policy issues and support research needs.
• Keep teams updated on policy changes across the UK and Ireland.
• Represent Samaritans at policy events and support external communications.
• Work closely with colleagues across nations to ensure cohesive policy approaches.

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What You’ll Bring

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• Experience in policy or public affairs and understanding of influencing national/local change.
• Strong ability to turn complex info into clear policy insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement experience.
• Understanding of mental health or suicide prevention issues.
• Knowledge of mental health/suicide prevention policy, charity sector experience, familiarity with Samaritans, or experience in research processes (desirable).

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Why Samaritans?

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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.

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For further information about Samaritans, including our charity structure, values, employee benefits, and application process, please read our recruitment brochure available below. You can also visit our careers website to access this.

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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.

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Apply now

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If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply. You will be asked to answer short application questions (please keep your answers to max 300 words) and to upload your CV (please avoid special characters in the file name).

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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.

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​Applications close: Tuesday 3rd March

Interviews: w/c Monday 9th March

A rare chance to join an incredibly supportive and inclusive employer that values hard work, flexiblity and employee well-being, and recognised by the GM Good Employment Charter! We are a small but vastly experienced team of family support/volunteer Coordinators, delivering highly respected volunteer-led home visiting support to families in the early years. 

We are looking for someone to provide direct support to families and also recruit, train and support a team of local parent/carer volunteers who will provide weekly home visiting and community support to families.

You will work  with other professionals from universal and specialist services to provide a coordinated response to families’ needs. You will assess need and risk prior to carefully matching volunteers with families or offering direct support, working as part of multi agency support, ensuring information sharing and safeguarding is at the forefront of your work. This will include instigating Early Help assessments, preparing for and attending Child in Need and Child Protection meetings.

You will have an understanding of recruiting, carefully selecting and managing volunteers to ensure they feel supported and fully trained to offer effective support to families in order to get the best outcomes for the family and in particular the children. 

You will be experienced in working with families in their own home - skilled in recognising and responding to safeguarding concerns, be apt in completing strengths-based assessments and conversations and have a deep understanding of the issues families can face and the link with childhood development and difficulties they may experience later in life.

FUNDRAISING OFFICER

Supporter focused Fundraising Officer role with SAT 7 UK, delivering supporter engagement, donor stewardship and fundraising campaigns to grow impact across the Middle East & North Africa.

Location: Hybrid (Chippenham office) – ideally 1 day a week onsite (minimum 1 day per month)
Contract: Full time (37.5 hours)

SAT 7 UK is part of an international Christian media ministry bringing faith based TV and digital content to millions across the Middle East and North Africa. Across four channels, SAT 7 broadcasts 365 days a year, offering hope, encouragement, and a fresh perspective to viewers often living in challenging or isolated situations.

Why work for SAT 7 UK?

• Daily team prayer and Bible reading
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increases after 2 years of service
• Opportunities to visit SAT 7 studio locations
• Supportive, purpose driven team environment, with team days throughout the year
• Employer pension contribution of 5% and Health cash plan
• Learning and development opportunities personalised to your role

We’re looking for a well organised, warm, and proactive Fundraising Officer to help strengthen supporter relationships, individual giving, and deliver excellent donor experiences.

You will:

• Nurture supporters through calls, emails, and written communications
• Support fundraising appeals, regular giving, welcome journeys, and campaigns
• Work closely with the Fundraising & Impact Manager on donor stewardship
• Deliver monthly Joy Bringer campaign calls
• Contribute to direct marketing campaigns
• Maintain accurate and timely supporter records

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves connecting with supporters and wants their work to have real global impact.

This role is subject to a Basic DBS check.

For further details please have a look at the candidate pack.

For an informal chat to ask any questions, please contact Nick Thomas, Senior Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment.

Please apply through the Charisma Charity Recruitment website with your CV and supporting statement.

Key dates

• Closing date: Monday 16 March 2026
• Charisma vetting interviews must be completed by: Thursday 19 March 2026
• SAT 7 UK in person interviews: Thursday 26 March 2026

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion*, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

*Under the Equality Act 2010, it is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practising Christian.

Service Delivery Lead

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to work alongside the current Service Delivery Lead and wider service delivery team across the North West. Applications from individuals who are seeking flexible working options, including reduced hours or job shares are welcomed.

Position: S11343 Service Delivery Lead

Location: Home-based, North West. However, travel will be required as part of this role (may include team meetings or other work-related meetings including occasional overnight stays for training or national meetings)

Hours: Part-time, 21 hours per week

Salary: £30,780 per annum (FTE £51,300 per annum) (inner London weighting £2,370 per annum or outer London weighting £1,365 per annum  may be applied in accordance with where you live)

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.

Closing Date: 27 February 2026

Interview Date: 17 March 2026 and 20 March 2026

The Role

The successful candidate will guide and inspire the North West teams towards a future where stroke survivors and their loved ones are supported to live their best lives after stroke

Key responsibilities include:

• Relationship Manager - Contribute to service retention, development, locality income and services.
• Team Leader - Coach and lead your team, supporting them to deliver and develop.
• Contract Manager - Ensure the quality of commissioned contracts in the locality.
• Service Quality Developer - Deliver an oversight and understanding of each service in relation to resource, value, service specification, quality of delivery produced in order to support teams to identify issues and blockages and enhance service quality.
• Negotiator - Represent the organisation in a professional and authentic manner articulating the needs of stroke survivors and the value our services bring.
• System Influencer - Represent the organisation in a professional and authentic manner challenging the external health and social care systems where necessary and acting as a critical friend to improve the experience of people across the whole stroke pathway.
• Insight Gatherer and Sharer - Prepare information with leadership colleagues around organisational key messaging to take to external meetings. You will share insight from meetings externally and internally with key colleagues to shape policy and work plans.
• Connector - Communicate and share relevant information on service delivery in our locality with leadership colleagues to enable us to discuss and update our locality plan and priorities.

About You

You will have a proven record of:

• Management experience in relation to service delivery
• Experience of working in partnership with other organisations, ideally in health and social care/the NHS
• Experience of leading high performing teams with paid staff and volunteers and experiencing in growing and developing staff, volunteers and teams.
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to effectively balance a number of competing priorities, an agile and flexible approach to workload, and balanced decision making skills

This role requires travel across and within the North West locality. Candidates must be able to demonstrate how they can meet this requirement of the role To fulfil the role, you must be a resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK.

Please state any preferences for flexible options in your covering letter. Applications from individuals who are seeking flexible working options, including reduced hours or job shares are welcomed. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

Finding strength through support

The organisation is the only charity in the UK providing lifelong support for all stroke survivors and their families. Providing tailored support to tens of thousands of stroke survivors each year. This support includes one-to-one and group support, funding vital scientific research into stroke prevention, acute treatment, recovery and long-term care, and campaigning to secure the best care for everyone affected by stroke. 

Here for stroke survivors and their loved ones, from the moment they enter the new and frightening post-stroke world, supporting them every step of the way as they find their strength and their way back to life.

It’s only thanks to the generosity of supporters and donors that they can provide vital support. 

The Association is driven by an ambition to improve the lives of everyone affected by stroke. This means they’re determined to create an equitable and inclusive workplace that benefits from the difference, and thrives on the diversity, of our people. Guided by an approach to solving inequity in stroke, the team are prioritising listening to, and learning from, lived experience across the charity.

The charity are working to improve the representation of this lived experience at all levels within the Association and are eager to recruit applicants from a variety of communities and backgrounds. We are keen to receive applications from people affected by stroke, people of colour, members of LGBT+ communities, and disabled people because these identities and experiences are underrepresented and would add enormous value to how the organisation work.

A Disability Confident employer, the organisation is making great progress focusing on flexible working, reasonable adjustments and access to work. The charity has a variety of staff network groups and are committed to continuously improving diversity and inclusion efforts.

You may have experience in areas such as Service Delivery, Service Delivery Manager, Service Delivery Lead, Service Manager, Service Officer, Service Delivery Officer, Health Service, Social Care, NHS. #INDNFP

Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client – Not For Profit People.

Salary: £26,227.50 (pro-rata for part-time)

Location: Clifton, Bristol

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Part time- 14 per week

Closing date:Thursday 5th March 2026 at 11:30pm

We're looking for an inspirational people person to join us as a Assistant Shop Manager in our Clifton shop in Bristol. This is an exciting opportunity, and we'd like you to join us to help raise vital funds for homeless and badly housed people.

You will work closely with the Shop Manager to ensure the shop looks welcoming, visually appealing and the team of volunteers are motivated and keen to engage with customers and maximise sales.

About the role

You will assist the Shop Manager in the recruitment, support and development of a strong community focused shop team and empower them to maximise Shelter's income. Representing Shelter in your local community, ensuring that you and your team share your knowledge of Shelter's cause with customers, volunteers, donors and potential Shelter clients will also be important aspects of the role. You will always ensure a safe, clean, bright and happy environment for your team to work in and for your customers to shop in, in turn attracting potential donors and volunteers.

About you

You are a naturally energetic person with an enthusiasm for managing and empowering people. You know how to recruit and develop a team of volunteers, and your extraordinary motivational skills will enable you to inspire your team to increase sales and control costs. Above all, you are ready to take on a new challenge and have a keen interest in Shelter's cause.

Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

How to Apply

Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit a CV and a supporting statement. Please provide specific examples of how you meet the criteria in the 'About you' section of this advert, following the STAR format, and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviours below throughout your responses:

• We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset

Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered

About Shelter

Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.

We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.

We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.

Safeguarding statement

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

JOB PURPOSE 

The Resettlement Coordinator supports the Resettlement & Housing Needs Service Manager with both the development and the day to day running of the Resettlement Team, the core team within The Passage Resource Centre. The Resettlement Coordinator line manages a team of Resettlement Workers, who are responsible for the initial assessment of service users. The Resettlement Coordinator will lead the team in providing advice and housing-related support to clients with a wide range of needs to enable them to sustain their tenancies, improve their quality of life and increase self-reliance. 

They are responsible for:

Managing and coordinating the work of the team in providing support and resettlement of service users, ensuring:

• Service users have a safe and welcoming place to access and work towards positive change.

• That the team are offering practical and personal support in a way that is approachable, engaging, flexible and caring.

• That the team are supporting service users to make the most of their strengths and to make progress to achieving their hopes and ambitions.

• That service users have opportunities to contribute and be involved through co-production, working with the Experts by Experience Facilitator to identify new ways of involving service user voices in the development and delivery of front-line services

• Ensuring the service meets best practice requirements.

• Managing, leading, motivating and developing the staff team.

• Supporting the Service Manager to maintain and build on the network of relationships with other statutory and voluntary agencies, and the local community.

• Continual service development & improvement, establishing referral pathways and building new partnerships to support positive resettlement for service users.

• Overseeing the No Night Out project, ensuring cases are progressing and assisting to produce high quality reports and evidenced based impact analysis.

• Reviewing and developing working practices to ensure they are in line with The Passage policies and procedures, and that the best possible service is provided to all service users. 

MAIN TASKS 

Care and Support of Service Users

• Ensuring that all service users receive high-quality Triage Assessments and Needs Assessments, support, care and advice that is focused on their strengths and goals, and delivered in a way that suits them and within a framework of active engagement, positive risk taking and person-centred planning. 

• Ensuring that effective and reliable assessments are carried out and that person centred Resettlement Plans and Safety Plans are created and updated for all service users through a lead case worker system.

• Ensuring that the service users' rights to privacy, dignity and self-determination are promoted, and that their rights as citizens are upheld. 

• Ensuring as far as possible that service users are involved in the management of the service and that regular service user consultation occurs. 

• Enabling the service users to participate in, and have access to, available resources in The Passage and the wider community by promoting worthwhile activity and referring internally and externally to appropriate agencies. 

To Lead and Manage a Team

• Providing leadership and day to day management & supervision of a team of Resettlement Workers

• Management of Resettlement Team staff rota.

• Taking the lead in recruitment and selection of new staff and volunteers to the team.

• Developing performance targets and quality control measures for the work of the team, and monitoring team members’ work to ensure that these are met and are aligned with The Passage Values.

• Supporting staff by setting clear objectives and holding individual supervisions and case reviews regularly.

• Ensuring good communication between staff by holding team meetings regularly, and additional briefings as necessary.

• Inducting new staff and planning the continuing development of existing staff on the basis of an annual appraisal.

• Managing the rota and workload of the team to ensure that adequate cover is provided at all times.

• Ensuring the health and safety of team members. 

• Defining (and reviewing from time to time) the roles of staff to ensure these support the function’s aims and objectives.

• Operating The Passage’s disciplinary and grievance procedures where necessary.

Resource Centre Management

Working closely with the Operations Coordinator to ensure the provision of high-quality service delivery within the Passage Resource Centre through:

• Assisting with incident management and follow up to instances of anti-social behaviour, or other breaches of the Service User Agreement.

• Assisting with Duty Manager shift cover within the Resource Centre as needed to ensure service continuity. 

• Prompt follow up of maintenance issues.

• Liaison with the Facilities Team to ensure provision of quality and seamless service management.

• Processing and responding promptly and objectively to complaints from service users and other agencies as required.

• Ensuring property related risk management and assessment procedures are followed by all team members.

Networking, Liaison and Resource-building

• To be responsible for good and effective liaison with outside agencies including the police, social services and other statutory and voluntary agencies and delegating this work where appropriate.

• To identify volunteering opportunities, for both corporate partners and individuals, to add value to the work of the team and ensure volunteering policies and procedures are put into place and monitored

• To work collaboratively with the Service Manager to attend external meetings, manage internal and external communication effectively, encourage and seek opportunities to maintain partnerships across the sector.

Information Management

• Ensuring the team is recording and updating. To ensure the Resettlement Team are keeping accurate record keeping, while maintaining timely record keeping using internal database as well as client files and ensuring all record keeping is kept securely in line with General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).

• Ensuring that The Passage’s policies and procedures in relation to information management, monitoring and reporting are fully implemented, in an accurate and timely way, ensuring that all staff members are clear about their responsibilities.

• Ensuring the collation and submission of accurate and timely monitoring information for external bodies as required.

• Participating in the production of promotional information in relation to The Passage’s services.

• Regularly reviewing and analysing data from In-Form to identify gaps in delivery, monitor caseloads, identify trends and to plan service delivery. 

• Work closely with the Service Manager to produce high quality and engaging reports for our funders (both voluntary and statutory) and supporters that demonstrates both hard and soft outcomes that our services achieve. 

Finance

• To liaise with the Finance team in the preparation of project budgets.

• To monitor the service’s income and expenditure in line with the budget. 

• To monitor and authorise staff-related and office expenditure in line with the organisational and service budget and in line with financial regulations. 

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES 

• To keep abreast of current housing legislation, welfare benefit legislation and other matters relevant to successful support and resettlement of clients.

• To adhere to The Passage’s Policies and Procedures at all times.

• To provide or arrange cover for other members of the team and division as necessary.

• Being proactive in reviewing and evaluating own performance and identifying and acting upon areas for improvement, training, and development.

• To participate in regular supervision and annual appraisal and help in identifying your own job-related development and training needs.

• Undertaking, as required, any other duties compatible with the level and nature of the post and/or reasonably required by more senior members of staff

• Attend and participate in internal & external divisional and team meetings and other forums as required.

• To contribute to the effective implementation of The Passage’s Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Policy as it affects both The Passage and its work with vulnerable adults.

• In conjunction with other managers and the Head of Community Services, to continuously develop the role to ensure that all tasks are being undertaken in an effective and appropriate manner which meets the strategic aims and objectives of The Passage.

• To always undertake your role in a professional manner maintaining a high-quality standard of work, and to always work in accordance with the aims, values, and ethos of The Passage.

• Undertake any other duties that may be required which are commensurate with the role or organisational requirements.

This job description covers the current range of duties and will be reviewed from time to time. It is The Passage’s aim to reach agreement on changes, but if agreement is not possible, The Passage reserves the right to change this job description. 

This is a senior leadership role managing our two flagship frontline services - Antifreeze and Gateway. You will lead 6-8 key workers and 30+ volunteers across two sites, overseeing day centre operations, street outreach, one-to-one keywork, group activities, and strategic initiatives.

As a member of the senior leadership team, you'll shape trauma-informed, dignity-centred services whilst contributing to our longer-term vision of tackling root causes of poverty.  You will develop our services to be ready for new initiatives around housing and community-based support.  In addition, you will have the role of Deputy Safeguarding Lead for the wider organisation.

A requirement of the role is for the post-holder to be a woman and a practising Christian in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

About Us

Off The Fence reaches out to break the cycle of poverty in Brighton & Hove, ensuring that no one is left behind. We believe in resisting poverty, empowering people, and restoring hope, and we work toward a future where social and spiritual poverty no longer exists. Poverty is complex—it’s not just about finances, but about housing, mental health, education, and belonging. To address these needs, Off The Fence now provides three core programmes, each offering a different form of practical and emotional support. As poverty in Brighton & Hove has increased, so has our commitment. At the heart of our work is a belief that every person deserves dignity, hope, and the opportunity to rebuild their life. 

The Gateway Programme is dedicated to empowering women facing crisis, emotional hardship, or practical difficulties. Our Gateway Women’s Centre is a trauma-informed safe space where our support team offer confidential, one-to-one emotional, practical, and spiritual support. Through drop-ins, an essentials bank, and referrals, we equip women to confidently navigate life’s challenges. Our goal-based workshops and wellness sessions provide opportunities for personal development while creating moments of joy and belonging. Gateway empowers women to rebuild their lives. Whether through restorative care, discipleship sessions, or access to external services, women supported can step into a future of stability, community, and hope. 

The Antifreeze Programme exists to break the cycle of social and spiritual poverty amidst homelessness, providing tangible steps towards a permanent home and long-term stability. Since 1998, Antifreeze has been a safe and warm space for members, offering faith-based, practical support services that restore dignity and hope. At our Day Centre, we provide hygiene facilities (showers & laundry), medical drop-ins, and essential survival provisions to meet immediate needs. Through 1-to-1 sessions, we support members with housing applications, benefits, and financial stability, while goal-based workshops equip them with skills to attain permanent homes and ethical employment. Our discipleship sessions encourage an advanced understanding of the Christian faith, offering fellowship and spiritual growth. To address digital poverty, we offer computer access for job searches and reconnecting with loved ones.

Beyond practical support, Antifreeze fosters healthy community relationships, improves mental health awareness, and helps members move toward ethical employment, reduced reliance on substances, and a forever home.

Main duties

Operational Management

• Oversee daily delivery of day centre, street outreach, keywork, and activities
• Manage £300k budget across both programmes
• Ensure safe staffing ratios through effective workforce planning
• Maintain compliance with H&S, safeguarding, GDPR, and quality standards
• Design and deliver projects aligned with fundraised income

Strategic Leadership

• Establish and drive a strategic vision for both programmes aligned with the Housing First approach
• Lead evidence-based service design informed by client needs and best practice
• Represent OTF at city-wide forums; build partnerships with local authorities and commissioners
• Hold budget responsibility of £300k ensuring financial sustainability
• Provide monthly KPI reports to senior leadership, Board, and funders

Team Leadership

• Line manage 6-8 key workers: supervision, reviews, development planning
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and training of new team members
• Ensure team has current knowledge of services and frameworks
• Recruit, train, and manage 30+ volunteers across programmes
• Foster a culture of excellence, compassion, and Christ-like service

Client Practice & Partnerships

• Maintain oversight of trauma-informed, person-centred delivery
• Lead faith-based activities, including Bible studies and discipleship
• Champion client voice in service design
• Build relationships with housing, health, and voluntary sector providers
• Support fundraising through case studies and impact reporting

Senior Fundraising Manager – Maternity Cover

Salary: £50,000–£55,000 per year
Location: St John’s Wood, London – hybrid (team typically in up to 4 days a week, with flexibility)
Contract: 12-month maternity cover (with the possibility of becoming permanent)

St John’s Hospice supports over 4,000 people and their families each year, providing free, holistic care in our Inpatient Unit and Wellbeing Centre in St John’s Wood and out in the community. We are looking for a Senior Fundraising Manager to lead our community and individual giving activity during an important and exciting period.

The role
You will focus on Community, Events, Individual and Regular Giving. You will:

• Lead and grow community fundraising, events, individual giving, regular giving and in-memory giving.
• Manage and support two experienced community fundraising colleagues.
• Oversee the development and promotion of a new regular giving product and manage donors coming from the website and in-memory channels.
• Oversee the volunteer programme through the Community Fundraising & Volunteer Executive.
• Use data and KPIs to monitor performance and inform plans.
• Ensure robust supporter care, data, GDPR, Gift Aid and governance across your areas.
• Represent fundraising confidently within the organisation and externally.

This is a hands-on leadership role, combining strategic direction with practical delivery alongside your team.

What we’re looking for

• Significant experience in fundraising with a strong focus on community, events and/or individual giving.
• Experience managing and motivating staff and/or volunteers.
• A proven track record of delivering against income targets.
• Ability to spot and shape new fundraising opportunities into workable plans.
• Solid understanding of GDPR, Gift Aid and charity governance in a fundraising context.
• A supportive leadership style and a strong commitment to the purpose and values of hospice care.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

The purpose of the role is to utilise effective and efficient administrative and fundraising skills to assist in delivering both financial and non-financial targets which will provide a gateway to all fundraising activity across Maggie’s. 

As Centre Fundraiser, you will assist the Centre Fundraising Manager to implement the fundraising strategy to deliver income targets through proactive donor recruitment and excellent donor care.  

This includes supporting and retaining existing supporters and researching new key relationships with individuals as well as partnerships with local businesses, groups and associations.  

You will represent the work, vision and purpose of Maggie’s whilst supporting the delivery of local and central fundraising initiatives and campaigns. This includes presentations, face to face, telephone and written communications.  

There will be a requirement to work irregular hours as well as frequent local travel. 

Please note that interviews will take place on Monday 2nd and Tuesday 3rd March in Maggie's Barts.

Please see the attached job description for further details.

IT Contracts/Supplier Manager

A place to drive change

Location: Bradford, Hybrid (2-3 days in the office with occasional travel to other offices as required).
Salary: £45,749 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday 9am to 5pm.

We’re on a journey of transformation. We’re finding new ways to achieve our purpose of providing families with affordable, sustainable and safe homes. We’re innovating for our customers and to create a thriving workspace that supports everyone.

We’re a team of passionate, dedicated people, working to drive change for the better. We’re building something special here and we want driven, creative people to join us.
If you’re looking for a career where you can be part of change, share your ideas and help us transform, there’s never been a more exciting time to join us and shape our future.

About the role

We’re looking for an IT Supplier Performance & Contracts Manager to join our team and play a key role in shaping how we work with suppliers, manage our contracts and ensure our technology services continue to meet the needs of colleagues and customers.

You’ll take ownership of a large portfolio of IT contracts, with a combined value of approximately £7.5 million. This is a central role within our IT Directorate, ensuring we get the best value from our suppliers, stay compliant, and plan ahead for the future needs of our organisation.

You’ll be involved in the full end to end contract lifecycle, including:

• Managing and maintaining the IT contract register
• Tracking contract length, value, compliance and renewal timelines
• Act as the IT lead on re procurements and replacements, working closely with our central Procurement team
• Building strong relationships with suppliers and ensuring they meet agreed KPIs and service levels
• Supporting day to day financial management, month-end activities, longer-term forecasting and annual budget planning
• Raising requisitions in Unit4 and ensuring smooth financial processes
• Collaborating with the Service Desk and wider IT teams to understand performance, risks and areas for improvement
• Monitoring technical requirements such as disaster recovery plans and business continuity commitments
• Reporting on supplier performance, financial standing and future pipeline

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves structure, clarity, problem solving and building strong relationships – both internally and externally.

Salary

The spot salary for this post is £45,749 per annum for applicants who fully meet the requirements of the post. If you’re still developing some of the skills or experience, you can start at a salary 5% or 10% below the spot rate, with clear support and progression opportunities to reach the full amount.

About you

• Strong supplier relationship and communication skills.
• Proven experience of managing large portfolios of IT contracts.
• Strong understanding of public procurement processes, supplier selection, and compliance frameworks.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Understanding of IT services and technologies to assess supplier capabilities.
• Experience in identifying and mitigating supplier related risks.
• Experience of day to day financial control and management of a budget

A place to build a future

We’ve got big ambitions and we’re looking for people who want to grow with us. Here, you’ll have the chance to learn new skills, shape your career, and thrive in a collaborative environment where your ideas matter.

And because we believe great work deserves great rewards, here’s what you can look forward to:

• Generous time off – 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, an extra day for your birthday, and the option to buy more.
• Health & wellbeing support – Cash health plan, Health MOTs, online GP access, gym discounts, and a dedicated volunteering day for a cause you care about.
• Financial perks – Car leasing options, salary sacrifice schemes, and exclusive discounts through our benefits platform to help your money go further.
• Future-focused benefits – Access to both Defined Contribution and Defined Benefit pension schemes through salary sacrifice, plus life assurance at three times your salary for peace of mind.
• Family-friendly policies – Enhanced parental leave, flexible working options, and support for work-life balance.
• Career development – From Stepping into Management and Management Essentials training to our Leadership Academy, apprenticeships, and more – we’ll help you grow and succeed.
• This is more than a job – it’s a place where you can make an impact, feel valued, and be rewarded for what you do.

We’re Committed to Inclusion

We believe diversity makes us stronger and we’re committed to creating a place where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to thrive.

Our recruitment process is designed to be accessible and inclusive, and if you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage, just let us know – we’ll make it happen.

Because this isn’t just a workplace – it’s a place to belong.

Please don’t delay in submitting your application. Where roles are urgent or we receive a high volume of applications, we may interview and conclude the process prior to any closing date indicated.

Please note candidates must have current eligibility to live and work in the UK, Accent do not currently hold a sponsorship license.

Recruitment Agencies: We work exclusively with partners on our preferred supplier list (PSL) and do not accept unsolicited CVs or speculative approaches from agencies for this role.

You may also have experience in the following: IT Supplier Manager, IT Contracts Manager, IT Supplier & Contracts Manager, Technology Supplier Manager, IT Vendor Manager, IT Commercial Manager, IT Procurement & Contracts Manager, Digital & IT Supplier Manager, Technology Contracts Manager, IT Service Supplier Manager,, Public Sector IT Contracts Manager

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