Volunteering management jobs

Location: Loughborough, England (Travel required to all Baca Services locations)
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £24,754 - £28,454 per annum FTE
Working Hours: 37.5 hrs per week (including evening and weekend hours on a rota)
Start Date: February 2026

About Us
Baca is dedicated to providing support and care to 16 to 18 year old unaccompanied asylum seeking children who are newly arrived in the country, helping them rebuild their strength, dignity, and hope for the future. We work closely with social workers and representatives from other agencies to benefit the young people in our care.

Role Overview
As a Support Worker, you will be a key worker for several young people in Baca's care, providing high-quality holistic and therapeutic support for their transition to adulthood. You will deliver services in line with Baca’s Theory of Change, ensuring the highest quality outcomes in physical and emotional wellbeing, education, employment, training, social engagement, and personal safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality support and care to young people, ensuring their holistic development.
• Work proactively to safeguard young people and resolve any issues that arise.
• Be a role model, offering care and compassion without discrimination.
• Support young people in developing essential life skills and preparing for independent living.
• Engage young people in education, vocational training, and hobbies.
• Foster positive relationships within the community and support social engagement.
• Plan and participate in day trips and annual residential weeks.
• Develop partnerships with social workers, solicitors, teachers, volunteers, and other partners.
• Maintain excellent communication and keep accurate records.

Requirements

• Alignment with Baca’s values and mission. Ability to respond to change and work as part of a diverse team.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to take initiative.
• Knowledge of safeguarding practices and issues faced by unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people.
• Relevant training or willingness to complete essential training within the first year.
• Experience working with young people, especially in cross-cultural settings.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and ICT skills.
• Driving licence and access to a car.
• Enhanced DBS check required.

Personal Attributes

• Approachable, reliable, and a strong team worker.
• Supportive, responsible, and personable.
• Flexible and able to work occasional evenings and weekends.

Holidays And Benefits

• 33 days’ holiday a year (pro rata for part-time staff) including bank holidays.
• Pension scheme
• Health & Wellbeing programme
• Free parking
• Casual dress

How To Apply
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young asylum seekers and have the skills and attributes we are looking for, we would love to hear from you.
Please note: You must have the right to work in the UK for this role as Baca is not on the Home Office list.

Purpose of the role

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) provides strategic and operational leadership to ensure BDC Mind delivers high-quality mental health services, achieves organisational sustainability, and fosters a culture aligned to the charity’s values.

The CEO works closely with the Board to set strategic direction, leads the Executive Leadership Team, ensures effective governance and financial stewardship, and represents BDC Mind across local, regional, and national forums.

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Key Responsibilities

Strategic and Courageous Leadership

1. Lead the development and implementation of the organisational strategy.

2. Build trust and confidence with the Board, ELT, staff, and external partners.

3. Provide transparent and values-driven leadership aligned to BDC Mind’s mission.

4. Build strong, productive relationships with commissioners, funders, strategic and corporate partners.

5. Engage in media engagement, advocacy, and public speaking responsibilities.

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Innovation, Growth & Sector Influence

6. Foster a culture of innovation, learning, and continuous improvement.

7. Develop new or enhanced service models, including pilots and strategic partnerships within Bradford and Craven and across West Yorkshire.

8. Position BDC Mind as a leading service provider for current and emerging mental health needs through identifying service gaps and opportunities.

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Delivering High-Impact Services

9. Ensure services deliver measurable, high-quality outcomes for people and communities.

10. Embed Service Member voices at the heart of Service developments.

11. Oversee service performance, quality assurance, and impact reporting.

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Building an Inclusive and Diverse Culture in line with our Antiracism Commitments

12. Drive the delivery of our commitments to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI), Anti-Racism and the Patient Care Race Equality Framework (PCREF)

13. Promote a culture of inclusion, psychological safety, and respect across the organisation.

14. Strengthen workforce diversity and embed anti-discriminatory practice.

15. Ensure services are accessible, inclusive and culturally competent.

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Inspiring, Supportive and Accountable Leadership

16. Provide clear, motivating leadership to the ELT and wider workforce.

17. Promote staff wellbeing, professional development, and collaborative working.

18. Ensure effective line management, appraisals, and succession planning across ELT.

19. Communicate consistently, openly, and effectively with all members of the workforce, Maintaining visibility and accessibility across teams and services.

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Governance, Finance, Safeguarding & Risk

20. Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations.

21. Maintain robust safeguarding practices for children and adults at risk.

22. Oversee robust health and safety procedures and risk assessments.

23. Ensure strong governance, effective decision-making, and accountability across the organisation.

24. Maintain robust organisational risk management processes.

25. Support the Board’s effectiveness through high-quality reporting and engagement.

26. Ensure strong financial controls, financial planning, management, and statutory compliance.

27. Drive income generation and diversification of funding streams for long-term financial sustainability.

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General Duties

28. Foster and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, facilitating effective communication channels.

29. Lead the team ensuring all key people processes are engaged with meaningfully to enable strong performance and transparent communication, addressing issues proactively and sensitively should they arise and in alignment with our aims, policies, core values and Employee Handbook.

30. Fully participating in all relevant training to develop and maintain your performance in the role.

31. Demonstrating an ongoing commitment to our values: Caring Always, Working Together, Supporting Everyone, Enabling All and Continually Improving.

32. Performing other duties as reasonably required within the role.

It is BDC Mind’s policy to make reasonable adjustments to enable those with disabilities to undertake the above. We are committed to promoting mental health awareness, reducing stigma, and improving the quality of life for people with mental health challenges. We value diversity, inclusion, and the importance of lived experience as a source of knowledge and expertise. Our values are:

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Person specification

Bradford District and Craven Mind is committed to promoting mental health awareness, reducing stigma, and improving the quality of life for people with mental health challenges. We value diversity, inclusion and lived experiences when recruiting our staff and volunteers. 

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Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential

· Senior leadership experience within one or more of health, social care, charity, or related sectors.

· Strong understanding of mental health services and challenges faced by service users.

· Knowledge of charity governance, safeguarding, quality standards and regulation.

· Good financial literacy and experience overseeing budgets and financial strategy.

· Strong understanding of EDI principles and inclusive leadership.

· Engaging with a Board of Trustees.

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Desirable

· Relevant degree or professional qualification (e.g., management, social care, health).

· Knowledge of commissioning, procurement, and tendering processes.

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Leadership Skills & Behaviours

Essential

· Courageous, transparent, values-driven leadership approach.

· Ability to inspire, motivate and develop high-performing teams.

· Strategic thinker capable of turning vision into deliverable plans.

· Skilled communicator and relationship-builder internally and externally.

· Effective decision-maker, particularly in complex and challenging situations.

· Commitment to equity inclusion, diversity, and psychologically safe working environments.

· Collaborative and partnership-oriented working style.

· Person-centred leadership, able to exercise discretion.

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Experience

Essential

· Senior paid role with a charity of turnover of more than £3.5 million.

· Demonstrable experience in strategic planning, organisational development, and change management.

· Delivering organisational strategies and measurable outcomes.

· Managing growth, innovation or service transformation.

· Strong financial acumen including overseeing financial sustainability, compliance, budget management and income generation.

· Excellent communication, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement skills including Representing organisations publicly and influencing stakeholders.

· Experience of working within a wider system of charities and infrastructure.

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Desirable

· Experience of working within a federated or charity network.

· Leadership experience within mental health or wellbeing services.

· Demonstrable commitment to Anti-Racism.

· Evidence of public policy influence.

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Personal Attributes

· A strong passion for the mission of BDC Mind and alignment with our values, including inclusion for all

· Resilience and the confidence to challenge constructively.

· Ability to foster trust, credibility and positive relationships.

· Passion for improving mental health outcomes across communities.

· Commitment to learning, improvement and reflective practice.

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Additional Information

· The CEO may be required to work flexibly, including occasional evenings or weekends.

· Appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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Join our team as a Clinical Lead Wigan and Leigh.

Are you a compassionate and motivated nurse or pharmacist who wants to change people’s lives? Our team in Wigan is looking for a Clinical Lead, to join them in providing high-quality recovery care to a diverse client group. If you are a strategic leader and passionate about supporting clinical development and innovation for our services, we’d love to hear from you.

As a leading charity supporting people with drug, alcohol, and mental health challenges, we operate over 80 services across England and Scotland, providing free and confidential support to more than 100,000 people each year. Find out more about us on our website.

Our vibrant services in Wigan and Leigh provide support to people concerned about their own or someone else's alcohol or drug use. We have services in both Wigan and Leigh but much of our work is carried out in the local communities we serve. 

Job Description

You will lead on and be responsible for the provision of clinical care in our Wigan and Leigh services, ensuring that our standards of care allow those we support to achieve their recovery goals. Using your knowledge and expertise, you will provide professional leadership and supervision to clinical staff working within the service, working hand in hand with the Head of Service Delivery to promote continuous improvement and ensure that evidence-based clinical practice is delivered in line with national, organisational and local standards.

Key priorities will include:

• Actively promoting strong and effective leadership within a care quality governance structure that is built on open engagement, enquiry and learning
• Working collaboratively to maximise the potential for delivering excellent care quality
• Assisting operational management to ensure robust management and care quality structures for the delivery of high quality, effective and safe services within agreed financial limits and to contractual requirements
• Delivering opioid substitution and detoxification treatment, alcohol detoxification and relapse prevention treatment and other clinical interventions
• Playing a key role in the monitoring, development and improvement of the clinical service
• Ensuring all clinical interventions take place within the context of a recovery oriented integrated service approach

This role will be based on site across our services in Wigan and Leigh. Hours of work will be Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm and occasional Saturday working will be required. The salary for this role is £49,261.60 to £61,800, depending on experience.

Essential Skills

We’d be excited to see the following in your application:

• First level nurse registration or registered pharmacist
• Successful completion of a qualification to fulfil the role of supplementary/independent prescriber, holding appropriate entry on the NMC register or GPhC register
• Completion of a postgraduate course/study programme relevant to substance misuse
• Substantial experience working with substance misuse clients and harm minimisation in drug treatment
• Demonstrable experience and successful track record of responsibility and development of others, along with experience of providing a supervisory role within a multidisciplinary team
• Experience and awareness of relationship between offending and substance misuse and need of special groups
• Demonstrable knowledge and understand of current health and social care issues

Company Benefits

• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays 
• An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
• Auto-enrollment into We Are With You’s pension scheme
• Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands
• Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing
• We have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role! Our scheme allows you to recommend your friends and family to work with us and earn a £500 bonus payment for every successful referral you make. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable if your recommended friend completes their 6 months probation period

About Us

WithYou provides free and confidential support, without judgement, to more than 100,000 people every year experiencing challenges with drugs, alcohol and mental health across England and Scotland.

Our name reflects who we are – a positive place where people can progress, connect with others and get friendly, expert help in a way that’s right for them.

Our staff team changes lives. If you’re passionate about helping people get the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol and mental health, we’d love to hear from you.

Creating an Inclusive Environment

As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our vision of a future where everyone lives a life free from the harm associated with drugs and alcohol. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people, people of all ages and armed forces veterans.

As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates that are veterans and meet all the essential criteria for a role. With You is also a Disability Confident Employer and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability and meet all the 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.

We are looking for a new business focussed part time Global Trust Fundraiser to join a small team and play a critical role in securing funding from diverse sources to support the charity with their innovative development initiatives.

The ideal candidate would bring senior-level fundraising experience from a similar role at an NGO, organisation, or charity with an established network of executive relationships in major foundations.

This is a remote working role offering £60k pro rata

The charity
A passionate international development charity, dedicated to to collaborating world wide to make a lasting social impact.

The Role
Relationship Management
Oversee the complete grant lifecycle, from initial lead to application to reporting and closeout.
Build and maintain relationships with current and prospective donors, program officers, and other key stakeholders.

Applications & Fundraising Development
Lead the development of high-quality grant proposals, ensuring proposals are compelling, well-written, and tailored to meet the requirements and priorities of each donor.

Events and Networking and Representation
Effectively convey the charity mission, vision, and programs to potential donors, organising fundraising events while overseeing teams of volunteers and probono partners.

The Candidate
Senior-level fundraising experience from a similar role at an NGO, organisation, or charity.

Extensive existing network of senior executives with major global foundations and organisations.

Proven track record of identifying and closing deals for 6 - 7 figure gifts.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

A place to create moments that matter

Salary: £37,412 per annum, pro rata (including car allowance)
Location: Tyne & Wear (Gateshead & Durham) with travel around the patch to meet business and customer needs and 1 day a week in the Stockton office
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday -Friday 9am-5pm.

Thousands of families across the country rely on us for a safe, affordable home. And as the housing crisis deepens, the work we do has never been more important.

It’s this belief - that everyone deserves a place to call home - that drives everything we do. Together, we find new ways to understand and champion our customers, support them and drive positive change.

For a career that means more and makes a meaningful impact on society, this is the place to be.

About the role

Always motivated to achieve brilliant standards of service, our Housing Partners (Housing Officers) are the first point of contact for our customers.

You’ll be a visible presence in your patch, ensuring the effective management and maintenance of tenancies. Moving into a new home is an exciting life experience and your role will have a positive influence on our customer journey from the moment we onboard new tenants.

Sometimes things don’t always go to plan, so you’ll also support customers to manage their rent accounts (including taking cases to court as a last resort), manage anti-social behaviour utilising a multi-agency approach as required, resolve customer complaints effectively and use appropriate legal remedies to ensure tenancies are ended efficiently and in line with legal and regulatory requirements when necessary.

You’ll develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners and build strong community bonds to make moments that matter every day.

Salary

The Housing Partner (Housing Officer) role offers a salary of£36,162 per annum for candidates who fully meet the role requirements.

If you're still developing in some areas, we’ll support your growth with a starting salary just 5% or 10% below the spot rate, depending on experience.

You’ll also receive an essential user car allowance starting from £1,250 per annum plus milage for travel around your patch - helping you stay mobile while making a difference in your community.

About you

You’ll need experience in delivering housing management services, plus an understanding of tenancy and neighbourhood management. It would be ideal if you have a CIH Level 3 Certificate in Housing - or you’d be willing to work towards it. You’ll bring a proven track record in managing anti-social behaviour, as well as a strong knowledge of rent collection processes and legal frameworks around income recovery. As you’ll be travelling across our Accent sites and estates, you’ll need a full UK driving license and access to a vehicle.
The successful candidate will undergo a DBS check as part of the pre-employment checks.

A place to build a future

We have big ambitions. That means we need people who are driven to succeed and eager to grow. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to learn new skills, thrive in our collaborative environment, and take your career in different directions. We also support your health and wellbeing with 28 days of holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time) - an extra day’s leave to celebrate your birthday and the option to purchase more - a cash health plan, Health MOT, access to an online GP, gym discounts, and a dedicated day to volunteer for a cause that matters to you.

And because we believe in supporting you now and in the future, this is a place to plan for your future - with access to both Defined Contribution and Defined Benefit pension schemes through salary sacrifice, helping you save more efficiently. We also provide life assurance at three times your salary for all colleagues, giving you added peace of mind.

If you require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, please let us know we will ensure requirements are met.

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.

If you have any queries about the role, please email: [email protected]
Please note candidates must have current eligibility to live and work in the UK, Accent do not currently hold a sponsorship license.

If you’re looking for a place you can make a positive difference to society, to our organisation and to your future, apply now.

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: Housing Partner, Independent Living Housing Officer, Housing Officer, Supported Housing Officer, Independent Living Coordinator, Scheme Manager, Housing Support Officer, Tenancy Support Officer, Tenancy Management Officer, Sheltered Housing Officer, etc.

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A place to create moments that matter

Location: Astura Court, (Potternewton) and Maple Croft (Moortown), onsite
Salary: £29,580 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday 9am-5pm.

Thousands of families across the country rely on us for a safe, affordable home. And as the housing crisis deepens, the work we do has never been more important.

It’s this belief - that everyone deserves a place to call home - that drives everything we do. Together, we find new ways to understand and champion our customers, support them and drive positive change.

For a career that means more and makes a meaningful impact on society, this is the place to be.

The role

At a time when safe, affordable housing is more vital than ever, your work can truly change lives. Join a team that believes everyone deserves a place to call home - and is committed to making that a reality.

As a Specialist Housing Partner (Independent Living Housing Officer), you’ll be at the heart of our Independent Living schemes, helping residents maintain their independence and feel part of a thriving community. From welcoming new tenants and supporting them through life’s changes, to resolving challenges with empathy and professionalism, you’ll be a trusted presence and a force for good.

What You’ll Do:

• Be a visible, supportive presence in our schemes, building strong relationships with residents.
• Work closely with lettings teams to ensure smooth move-ins and positive first impressions.
• Encourage community engagement and help residents live independently for as long as possible.
• Tackle issues like rent/service charge arrears, anti-social behaviour, and tenancy/leasehold management with confidence and care.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to deliver joined-up support.
• Escalate and take cases to court as a last resort, ensuring all other options have been explored first.

Why This Role Matters:

You won’t just be managing housing - you’ll be creating safe, supportive environments where people can thrive. Every day, you’ll make a meaningful impact in someone’s life.

Salary

The Specialist Housing Partner (Independent Living Housing Officer) salary is£29,580 per annum for applicants who fully meet the requirements of the post. Applicants, who do not meet all the requirements of the post, will start 5% or 10% below the spot salary.

About you

• Experience delivering housing management services within a specialist or generic housing context.
• CIH Level 3 Certificate in Housing or equivalent (or willingness to work towards) or qualified through experience
• Strong understanding of anti-social behaviour management and rental income collection processes.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and meet performance targets independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with customers, colleagues, and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of safeguarding practices within a housing context.
• Regular business travel will be necessary to other Accent sites and off-site meetings as required.

Successful candidates will undergo a DBS check.

A place to build a future

We have big ambitions. That means we need people who are driven to succeed and eager to grow. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to learn new skills, thrive in our collaborative environment, and take your career in different directions. We also support your health and wellbeing with 28 days of holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time) - an extra day to celebrate your birthday and the option to purchase more - access to an online GP, gym discounts, and a dedicated day to volunteer for a cause that matters to you.

And because we believe in supporting you now and in the future, this is a place to plan for your future - with access to both Defined Contribution and Defined Benefit pension schemes through salary sacrifice, helping you save more efficiently. We also provide life assurance at three times your salary for all colleagues, giving you added peace of mind.

If you require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, please let us know we will ensure requirements are met.

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.

If you’re looking for a place you can make a positive difference to society, to our organisation and to your future, apply now.

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 have experience of the following: Specialist Housing Partner, Independent Living Housing Officer, Housing Officer, Supported Housing Officer, Independent Living Coordinator, Scheme Manager, Housing Support Officer, Tenancy Support Officer, Tenancy Management Officer, Sheltered Housing Officer, etc.

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Job Purpose:

Women in Prison’s Project Workers deliver high-quality, trauma-informed, independent advocacy for women in communities and in prisons, which focuses on early intervention, and holistic provision as part of a ‘whole system’ multi-agency response that looks to address the root causes of women’s offending. The primary purpose of this role is to provide in-depth, ongoing support to a caseload of women in the community of Greater Manchester. 

Key Responsibility Areas:

1. Provide high-quality, trauma-responsive support to women in contact with, or at risk of contact with the criminal justice system. 
2. Monitor case management systems to ensure accurate and timely data recording, aligning with contract KPIs and WIP policies. 
3. Develop and maintain effective partnerships with statutory and voluntary sector services to ensure coordinated, multi-agency support for women. 
4. Contribute to organisational development and personal growth through innovation, self-care, and professional learning.

For the full job description, please download the recruitment pack.

Terms & Conditions:

Start date: TBC

Salary: £26,650 per annum

Location: Manchester & Trafford, based at the WomenMATTA women’s centre.

Working hours: 35 hours – Full time

Contract: Permanent

The Vacancy

Job Title: Head of Fundraising, YMCA Essex

Location: Chelmsford

Salary: £55,000 per annum

Weekly Hours: 35

Reference: YMC1154754

Make a lasting impact with YMCA Essex.
We’re embarking on an exciting journey to redevelop our iconic Victoria Road site — creating a vibrant community space that transforms lives. To make this vision a reality, we’re seeking a dynamic Head of Fundraising to lead the generation of income across multiple streams and help shape the future of our organisation.

About the Role
As Head of Fundraising, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering YMCA Essex’s income generation strategy, ensuring sustainable and diverse funding for our redevelopment project and wider community initiatives. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, you’ll bring creativity, strategic thinking, and drive to build meaningful partnerships and deliver strong results.

You’ll lead on securing income from a variety of sources including trusts and foundations, corporate partners, major donors, legacies, community fundraising, and social enterprise. With ambitious targets and a clear vision, you’ll identify new opportunities, manage risks, and ensure a healthy return on investment.

This role will also see you collaborate across teams - engaging staff, residents, volunteers and community supporters in our mission. You’ll be a visible and inspiring leader, fostering a culture of energy, growth, and shared purpose.

About You

You are seeking an opportunity where there’s space and scope to build something amazing from the ground up. This means you’ll almost certainly be an experienced fundraiser or income generation professional who thrives on building relationships and achieving results. You’ll combine strategic insight with hands-on delivery and bring a proven track record of meeting ambitious income targets for capital projects.

Key qualities include:

Experience in one or more of the following: trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships, major gifts, or community fundraising.

Strong, pragmatic communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to engage senior leaders, donors, and partners.

The ability to innovate, plan strategically, and manage competing priorities effectively.

A commitment to YMCA Essex’s core values of Kindness, Fairness, Professionalism, Perseverance, and Joy.

Why Join Us?
At YMCA Essex, we believe in creating opportunities for everyone to thrive. You’ll be joining a passionate, supportive team driven by a shared purpose - to strengthen our community and change lives for the better.

If you’re ready to bring energy, expertise, and vision to this transformative project, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and be part of something extraordinary.

Our recruitment process is anonymised and candidates' names are hidden. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. Safer recruitment is important to us and the successful applicant will be asked to provide two references. They will also be required to complete a safeguarding self-declaration, safeguarding training and undertake a DBS check.

Location: South West London (Central Office is based in Mortlake – 12 mins from Clapham Junction and 23 mins from Waterloo)
Salary: £50,000 pro rata (£40,000 actual
Part time: 28 hours per week
Contract: Permanent

ABOUT US

Somebody goes missing in the UK every 90 seconds. Missing People exists to ease the heartache experienced by those missing someone, and to help people who are away from home find their way back to safety. Our vision is for every missing child, adult and family left behind to find help, hope and a safe way to reconnect. We are a non-judgemental, highly skilled team of staff and volunteers working for everyone who needs us. We provide free, confidential support, help and advice by phone, email, text and live chat.

Missing People is an independent charity that relies on donations. You can read about our vital work in our latest Impact Report.

THE IMPACT YOU WILL HAVE

You will be a forward-looking and collaborative Head of Philanthropy and Corporate Partnerships, a vital role as we enter an exciting new phase for the charity. You’ll be joining a talented and dedicated team focused on delivering our new and exciting strategy. As the Head of Philanthropy and Corporate Partnerships you will inspire, and lead, income generation from corporate partnerships and philanthropists. Building on a step change, delivering ambitious future income growth. Working as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will also contribute to Missing People’s strategy and plans.

This key role will lead growing income streams currently worth a combined £1.1 million per year, plus an incredible ongoing partnership worth £1 million pa. The role’s focus will be continued growth at an even faster rate. You will lead a step-change in income that directly drives the charity’s ability to be there for people who are missing and those who love them.

You will lead and line manage established and high performing teams, creating the culture for them to deliver their very best. As a senior leader you will take a key role in department-wide development, culture, planning and delivery as well as influencing charity-wide and externally.

ABOUT YOU

If you are ready to bring your expertise in philanthropy and corporate partnerships to lead and vital fundraising at Missing People you will have:

• Significant experience leading growth (i.e. £500k increase) in income in both, or one of, philanthropy or corporate partnerships
• Experience of directly securing and managing high value support and partnerships
• Experience of successfully preparing others to also secure such support
• Experience of leading and developing high performing teams of fundraisers
• High level of experience of using Raisers Edge, or equivalent fundraising database
• Experience of developing and implementing fundraising plans, products and events
• Sound understanding of the voluntary sector as well as regulatory framework for fundraising;
• Right to work in the UK.

WHAT WE OFFER

Working for Missing People means living our values. It’s a place where people are encouraged to ‘let fly’ so you can ‘make things happen’. We know you’re more than just a job title, and ‘be human’ is an important value here.

HOW TO APPLY

Please include your CV and a brief supporting statement that demonstrates how you are a good fit for this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

Closing date: 23:59 on 8th February 2026
Interviews: Week commencing 16th February 2026
Start date: ASAP March 2026

Benefits: Missing People offers the below benefits: • 28 days annual leave per annum/pro rata plus statutory holidays on appointment. Additional annual leave days awarded on length of service*• Company pension contribution• Life insurance (3 x salary)*• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including 24/7 support helpline• Interest-free Season Ticket Loans*• Additional maternity pay and leave*•Additional paternity pay*• Additional sick pay* *available after probation period passed

You may also have experience in: Head of Partnerships, Partnership Management, Philanthropy Manager, Special Events Coordinator, Donor Relations Manager, Fundraising Events Manager, High-Net-Worth Donor Manager, Development Events Specialist, Charity Fundraising Manager, Major Gifts Coordinator, Special Events Fundraiser, etc.

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At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Peer Support Worker to play a pivotal role in our Havering Crisis Alternatives Service.

Sounds great, what will I be doing?

The main purpose of this role is to provide high-quality support and interventions to clients with mental health needs who require early intervention and prevention. The postholder will support clients throughout their time in the service, empowering them with the skills to cope independently, while working in line with organisational values, the ethos of recovery, and principles of co-production. Responsibilities include managing a caseload of clients, delivering group activities and programmes, and clearly communicating the aims, objectives, pathways, and service model to enable clients to fully participate in and co-produce their support. The role also involves helping service users engage effectively with community professionals, developing peer support networks and community-based approaches, monitoring the health, wellbeing, and safety of service users, and contributing to the core work of the service. Accurate and timely administration, referrals, assessments, and service reviews are required, alongside participation in supervision, appraisals, training, and team development activities. Flexibility, initiative, and a collaborative approach are essential to ensure effective service delivery and support for both clients and colleagues.

What do I need to bring with me?

You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.

Here's what the team will be looking for

The ideal candidate will have lived experience of mental health care pathways, including emergency department attendance, acute admissions, and community mental health services, alongside a solid understanding of the issues affecting individuals with a range of mental health conditions. They will be able to communicate effectively and provide support with dignity and respect, forming and sustaining trusting relationships with service users, carers, peer support workers, and professionals. Strong listening and verbal communication skills are essential to engage appropriately with service users in crisis, colleagues, and external agencies, both in person and over the phone. Knowledge of recovery tools, local mental health and wellbeing support, and the ability to assess needs, risks, and aspirations to provide appropriate signposting are required. The candidate will demonstrate strong prioritisation, time management, and the ability to work dynamically under pressure. Proficiency in IT, including MS Word, Outlook, and internet functions, as well as good literacy and numeracy skills to produce clear written correspondence, is expected. They will have a sound understanding of safeguarding issues and the ability to address them appropriately, work effectively both independently and as part of a team, and support the induction of new peer staff and volunteers. Strong communication, partnership building, and interpersonal skills are essential.

Interview Steps

We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.

• Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!
• Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.

Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.

We are a disability confident employer

Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.

Safeguarding Statement

Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.

Important Information for Candidates

If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.

We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered

Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich, Ipswich, IP1 1UQ

Diocesan Director of Education

£75k-£79k per annum

Full-time – 35 hours per week

Permanent appointment from September 2026

Our mission is to support the 87 Church of England schools throughout Suffolk. As a diocese, we work closely with our schools which, together, educate 14,000 pupils. We are looking for an experienced education professional with successful senior leadership experience to lead our team from September, following the retirement of the current postholder. Based in Ipswich, but with travel throughout Suffolk, this post is both rewarding and varied and involves:

· Providing a range of support, training and advice to Headteachers and Governors

· Leading a small and highly effective team

· Leading the work of the Diocesan Board of Education, developing policy as the national education landscape changes

· Promoting education in Suffolk and representing the diocese as the lead on education

· Working across the diocese more widely as a senior member of diocesan staff

· Working with the Department for Education and local authority on a range of school issues

· Working as part of a strong and supportive network of national and regional Directors of Education and with the Church of England’s National Society for Education on policy development and issues

If you love schools and can demonstrate the following criteria we would love to hear from you:

· Successful experience as a senior leader in education

· Collaborative leadership and management skills

· The ability to think strategically and solve problems creatively

· A deep commitment to Church of England schools

We are an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All post holders and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Closing date: 9th February 2026 at 5pm

Interview date: 2nd March 2026

Project Officer - Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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Project Officer

England

£29,235 per annum (pro rata for part time)

Ref: 115REC

Part time 30 hours per week – we are happy to talk flexible working

Contract: Fixed term until end December 2026

Base: Council Office in Bournemouth with flexibility to work from home

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is a fantastic chance to join the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, working within the Active Journeys Team as our new Project Officer.

As the Project Officer you will work closely with three existing Project Officers in the project area, and one officer working remotely, to engage with selected schools. You will also work closely alongside colleague for Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council, who fund the project.  You will support these schools to inspire, encourage and enable more pupils and their families to walk, wheel, cycle and scoot to school. 

You will engage and work with selected schools and their wider communities across BCP, developing and delivering fun, engaging and innovative activities and events. These will be inclusive and promote and enable all forms of active travel (walking, wheeling, cycling and scooting) to school. This will be achieved through planning and delivering practical skills (like cycle and scooter skills sessions, bike maintenance and led walks and rides), information events (such as assemblies, drop in sessions, pop up stands), competitions, incentive programmes and classroom sessions. You will also support the successful delivery of BCP Council’s School Streets programme, both for new and existing schemes.

You will work closely with relevant teams at BCP Council and other key stakeholders to achieve the biggest impact through collaborative working.

You will report directly to the local Project Manager, work with the other project officers and local volunteers on the project, and other officers locally, as well as engaging with project officers across the charity.

Due to the nature of the role, a full DBS is required to be completed by the successful person. Candidates should be based within the geographical area with regular travel expected. We require all our colleagues to use sustainable and active travel options for work related travel wherever possible.

ABOUT YOU

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people from all backgrounds, especially children and young people, where no day is the same and who is passionate about helping others benefit from pedal powered journeys.

We ask that you have experience in the following areas:

• Experience of working with children and young people.
• Understanding of active travel and issues facing communities that experience inequalities.
• Awareness of national standards of community engagement.
• Knowledge and understanding of behaviour change theories and tools including the COM-B model
• Knowledge of safeguarding principles and best practice.
• Experience of managing small clearly defined projects or experience of delivering work packages as part of a project.
• Experience with communicating with different audiences and adapting your approach.
• Proven problem-solving skills (analytical and proactive).

WHAT WE OFFER

In return you will enjoy flexible hybrid working that’s shaped around what works best for you and your team, plus a supportive and rewarding environment where you can thrive.

Wellbeing 

• 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working
• Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Staff volunteer days
• 24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service
• We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes 

Financial 

• Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Walk Wheel Cycle Trust
• Bike, computer and season ticket loans
• Sustainable holiday travel benefits?
• Discount benefits
• London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London)
• Death in Service benefit – 3 x annual Salary 

Family Friendly 

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday) 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 23:59, 01 February 2026.   
• Interviews will take place via MS Teams on either 10th or 11th February 2026
• We are committed to being a truly inclusive employer. We welcome applications from everyone from all parts of the community.
• Adjustments are available throughout the application process

Want to explore more roles?

We are committed to being a truly inclusive employer. We welcome applications from everyone from all parts of the community.

Our Values

• We are always learning
• Championing equity
• Taking ownership
• Delivering Together

Maternity Leave Cover (1 Year Fixed Term)

The Day Service Lead is crucial in supporting the daily operations of our day services programmes, providing essential assistance to individuals in our care.

This position involves working closely with the people we support and their parent/carers to enhance their well-being, promote independence, and facilitate engaging activities and new opportunities by being creative and inspiring and motivating people.

As a Day Service Lead, you will support, encourage and guide a team of Day Service Assistants, lead by example, and share good practice through your own service delivery.

Hours: 19.5 hours per week, Monday to Wednesday, from 9.30am to 4.00pm.

For more information about the role and to apply, please visit our jobs page.

Closing date: 2 February 2026. 

Interview date: from 9 February 2026. 

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking for their next role in fundraising at an exceptional moment for the Young Vic under the new artistic direction of Nadia Fall OBE as she launches her second season in Spring 2026, alongside the launch of a new website and a refreshed fundraising strategy.  

This role is pivotal in shaping the future of our supporter engagement and income growth. For the first time in a decade, you will lead the launch and delivery of a renewed membership scheme that ensures our membership offer is compelling, competitive, and aligned with our artistic vision. We are now looking for a proactive, proficient and dynamic fundraiser to drive membership growth. Increasing income will be central to your success, alongside providing the highest possible customer care, delivering exceptional stewardship and building meaningful relationships with our members and individual donors.

We actively encourage people from a variety of backgrounds with different experiences, skills and stories to join us and influence and develop our working practice. We are particularly keen to hear from Black and Global Majority people, and candidates who self-identify as disabled. All candidates who self-identify as disabled who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria will be invited for interview. The Young Vic is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and sexual orientation.

To Apply, please see more details via the Young Vic Jobs Page on our website.