Worker jobs in croydon, greater london
About the role
We’re looking for a warm, proactive organiser to help more women seeking sanctuary access our Touching Safe Ground programme — weekly trauma-informed yoga and English for wellbeing sessions in East London. You’ll reach out to asylum hostels, GP surgeries and community and legal services to connect with women who may benefit. You’ll support them in attending, help sessions run smoothly, and manage practicalities like childcare, refreshments and expenses. A key part of the role is also building a brilliant volunteer team — recruiting, supporting and coordinating volunteers who make our sessions possible. You’ll also work closely with the Project Lead and colleagues on outreach, monitoring and partnership-building. This hands-on, local role is perfect if you’re organised, people-focused, and committed to empowering women who have faced hardship or trauma. It’s also a great opportunity to build skills in partnership working, trauma-informed community outreach, and volunteer leadership
Key details
- Contract: 1-year fixed-term (with potential to extend up to 4 years) 3-month probationary period. Post funded by National Lottery Reaching Communities Fund
- Hours: 16 hours per week (must be available Weds 9–12 & Thurs 3.30–6.30)
- Location: Office and venues in Tower Hamlets, with some home working
- Salary: £32,593 per annum pro rata (0.4 FTE, 2 days per week)
- Start date: From 1 November 2025 (negotiable)
- Line manager: Project Lead
- Requirements: Female applicants only (Equality Act 2010 exemption). DBS check. You must already have the right to live and work in the UK.
Who we are
Globe Community Project is a dynamic and growing charity in the heart of East London. Our mission is to transform loneliness into connection among isolated people and under-served groups in Tower Hamlets.
What you’ll do
- Reach and engage asylum-seeking, refugee and migrant women across Tower Hamlets
- Build partnerships with GP surgeries, community and legal services, universities and local networks, to create referral pathways
- Welcome and support women at weekly sessions, outings and seasonal events
- Manage relationships with our crèche provider and ensure children’s provision is in place
- Recruit, coordinate and support volunteers (including DBS checks, expenses, and organising annual wellbeing treats)
- Collect impact data sensitively, including quotes, photos and case studies (with informed consent)
- Organise occasional trips and outings
- Support with some admin, monitoring and evaluation tasks, and lead on others
- Represent GCP at local events to raise awareness of our work
- Attend team, project and 1:1 meetings, and take part in GCP’s annual Away Day
What we’re looking for
Essential:
- Experience of community outreach, engagement and partnership building
- Confidence working with at-risk groups (ideally refugees/asylum seekers)
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
- Ability to build trust quickly across diverse backgrounds
- Confident with MS Word, Excel and G Suite
- Caring, empathetic, proactive, independent and reliable
- Strong alignment with GCP’s values (please see our website)
Desirable:
- Experience managing or coordinating volunteers
- Voluntary sector or community development background
- Speaks a community language
- Experience of reflective practice
- Knowledge of safeguarding processes
- Lived experience of migration or seeking sanctuary
What we offer
- Salary £32,593 per annum, pro-rata for 0.4 FTE, 2 days per week.
- 30 days’ paid holiday plus bank holidays, pro-rata, (rising with service)
- 10% employer pension contribution (NEST scheme)
- Employee health insurance (after probation)
- The chance to make a real impact on the lives of women and children, and grow your skills in outreach, community organising, and trauma-informed practice
We are a Buddhist-inspired charity working to benefit the local community, while putting our values into practice.




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About Us
The Seafarers’ Charity has been improving the lives of those who work at sea, and their families, for over 100 years. Established in 1917 as The King George’s Fund for Sailors, to support the families of seafarers lost at sea during World War One, we support seafarers throughout their seafaring careers and beyond. We are the largest independent grant funder of maritime welfare charities – with at least £2 million in funding injected into supporting the safety and welfare of seafarers each and every year
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Office Manager to join our team. You will be a highly organised, practical and friendly person to manage our office operations, the role is diverse and will suite an all-rounder who is proficient in multi-tasking and problem solving.
You will run a welcoming office for staff and guests and be encouraged to identify and work on new operational projects that will enhance the organisation. You will be central point of contact for H&S and Facilities management, proactively overseeing all aspects of facilities maintenance and managing contractor relationships.
We encourage applications from all regardless of age, sexuality, socio-economic background, disability, ethnicity, gender, religion, or beliefs. We are committed to building a culture of belonging and inclusion and this is reflected in our policies, practices, and diversity in maritime networks and supported by our inclusion as a Maritime UK Diversity Charter organisation. We are a family friendly organisation, and we encourage flexible working as we want our employees to achieve a healthy work-life balance. Currently our employees are working flexibly with 3 days per week in the office.
Our mission is to tackle the disadvantages of seafaring life by leading collaboration, funding and advocacy to improve seafarers’ lives.
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We're looking for someone to help manage Crimestoppers in the Avon and Somerset area.
Contract: Fixed term until 31 March 2026
Location: Home-based (with regional travel across Avon & Somerset)
Hours: 15 hours per week (0.4 FTE, flexible, including some unsociable hours)
Salary: £15,531 per annum (£38,828 FTE)
Crimestoppers is seeking a Regional Manager to act as our representative across the region. This key role will:
- Lead the creation and delivery of impactful crime prevention campaigns with law enforcement and community partners.
- Coordinate cross-border and national initiatives in support of ROCUs, the NCA, and other agencies.
- Drive funding opportunities to support our work, from campaigns to outreach.
- Empower volunteer committees to thrive and achieve their full potential.
- Act as a spokesperson for Crimestoppers with local and regional media.
We are looking for someone with strong project management and budget management experience, confident in working under pressure, building strategic relationships, and occasionally working unsociable hours. Experience with the voluntary sector, media campaigns, or policing practice would be an advantage.
This is a really exciting opportunity to make a real impact in crime prevention.
You'll find more details in the job pack here.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Hospitality Action
Hospitality Action is the hospitality industry’s benevolent charity, supporting industry workers who have fallen upon hard times. Hospitality employees are a vibrant and diverse group that work tirelessly behind the scenes to facilitate many of our best memories, meals out with friends, parties, weddings and family gatherings. But the industry can be demanding, with long hours, high pressure environments and physically demanding work. In recent years we have seen an unprecedented increase in demand for our support, as hospitality businesses and employees struggle to cope with the ongoing cost of living crisis, and this demand shows no signs of slowing down.
Role Summary
The Grants & Advisory Caseworker will join a small, passionate team, dedicated to supporting individuals and families in financial need. You will process and assess grant applications, analyse financial and personal circumstances and make grant awards under your own delegated authority level, occasionally escalating to management and Trustees, where appropriate. Your empathetic approach and signposting expertise will empower applicants to access advice and guidance from internal and external resources, and ensure our support has a lasting impact on their situation.
Key Responsibilities
· Process a range of applications for assistance to help low-income families with grants towards essential needs. Analyse information against criteria, interpret financial information, liaise with other outside agencies and reach awards and recommendations on financial assistance.
· Monitor and respond to requests for assistance via telephone, email and post.
· Ensure all communications are personalised, reflective and demonstrate empathy and an understanding of individual circumstances.
· Maintain detailed and accurate case and financial records, logging data received, and actions taken in line with current policies and procedures.
· Draw on all available resources to offer support to beneficiaries, advise beneficiaries on possible benefit entitlements and signpost to other sources of support, where appropriate.
· Maintain confidentiality in all areas of the role in line with procedures and Data Protection legislation.
· Share in team related tasks including daily case prioritisation, first line assessment (triage), emergency applications and payments.
· Work with colleagues to foster a co-operative, flexible and team-focused environment.
· Any other duties that may be reasonably required from time to time.
Person Specification
Essential
- Previous casework experience in the charity or public sector
- Ability to manage a complex workload and adapt to changing priorities
- An organised methodical approach to work and time management
- Excellent written communication skills
- Caring and compassionate, with good listening skills
Desirable
- Experience in a Caseworker/Grants Officer role in a grant-making charity
- Up to date, working knowledge of State and local authority benefits
- Experience in day-to-day use of a CRM, or other client database
Job offers with HA include:
- Generous holiday allowance (standard 25 days + BHs), additional discretionary leave at between Christmas and New Year
- Stakeholder Pension scheme (with 10% employer contribution of gross salary)
- Auto enrolment onto HA’s bespoke employee assistance/wellness scheme (for access to mental health support, rewards and benefits - including retailer discounts)
- Death in-Service, Long-Term Illness or Disability scheme (life assurance of 4 times salary)
- Interest free Travel Loan scheme
- Expenses to cover standard eyesight/vision test
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Citizens Advice in West Sussex (North, South, East) are looking for a passionate and skilled adviser to join their team as a Money Advice Caseworker, making a difference in the lives of vulnerable people at risk of homelessness. In this rewarding role, you will provide holistic debt and income maximisation support, helping clients secure housing, manage benefits, access financial assistance, and negotiate with creditors.
You will handle a varied caseload to high quality standards both in person and remotely, while collaborating with local partners and agencies. Strong communication, resilience, and organisational skills are key, and in return we offer the chance to build expertise in a supportive, client-focused environment.
We welcome applications from experienced advisors and those interested in a trainee role, with full training provided.
Benefits include
- Generous holiday of 26 days plus bank holidays pro rata
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Charity worker discounts
- 3% contribution to pension
- Access to hundreds of quality training courses and industry recognised training
About The Connection at St Martin’s
We believe that no one should have to sleep rough on London’s streets, and that everyone should get the support they need to find a place to call home. We get to know every person we work with, understanding what they need to recover, helping them build on their strengths, and supporting them to find their own way home. Help us make London a city where no one sleeps rough on our streets.
London’s diversity is its biggest asset and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London’s diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.
We particularly encourage applications from candidates with lived experience of homelessness who we believe are an essential asset in our sector.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and welcome the opportunity to consider flexible working arrangements.
About the Role
The role of Database Officer sits in the Data, Evidence and Monitoring team, at the junction of frontline services, fundraising and the leadership team. In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of In-Form, our case management system for frontline services. In-Form represents a key data asset for the organisation so we are looking for someone who is responsible, conscientious and able to provide excellent customer service to other stakeholders who rely on In-Form. A strong interest in information management and databases is also essential for this role.
We would like to manage aspects of the development of In-Form in-house with limited recourse to the technical support team at In-Form. We recognise that this involves technical skills and will provide relevant on-the-job training to the successful candidate. We believe this job would be an ideal opportunity for someone who already has experience of using a case management system as a frontline worker in health/social care and now wants to move into data management, data protection and/or project monitoring and evaluation (M&E).
Salary: £32,917
Closing Date: Tuesday 30 September 2025
Interview Date: Thursday 9 October 2025
Our Benefits
· 30 days holiday plus bank holidays
· Generous training budget, plus an annual personal training budget
· Enhanced Sick Pay Policy
· Enhanced family friendly policies
· Day off for moving house
· Hybrid working (depending on role requirements)
· Pension – 5% Employer, 3% Employee
· Cycle to Work Scheme
· Season Ticket Loan
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Reward Gateway (access to discount vouchers and cashback at the UK’s favourite retailers)
We are a London Living Wage employer
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Background to the role
Job description
Job Purpose
- Carry out home repairs and maintenance work for older people and/or their carers across East London.
- Support AUKEL Home & Settle service in providing support to aid hospital discharge.
- Carry out home security checks and advise and fit crime safety devices/adaptations.
- Deliver person centred service to diverse communities across East London.
Key Tasks
- Fitting installations to instructions from Social Workers / Occupational Therapists e.g.,
- key safes
- fitting grab rails
- banister rails
- raised toilet seats
- telephone extensions
- fixing commodes to the floor
- fixing down loose floor covering
- Installation of security devices and smoke alarms.
- Relocation of furniture – set-up of micro-environments to aid hospital discharge.
- Draft proofing
- Delivery of equipment as required e.g. emergency heaters, walking frames etc.
- Carry out home safety checks advising on crime safety devices and adaptations and fitting as required.
- Taking care of cleaning of tools and equipment and checking they are in good working order meeting health & safety requirements.
- Ensure that the service user’s home is left clean and tidy on completion of the work and be responsible for the safe and proper removal of waste and debris.
- Taking responsibility, whilst using, AUKEL vehicle(s) ensuring that are in a roadworthy condition and reporting any concerns to Line Manager.
- Carpentry, minor plumbing, minor electrical work
- Working closely and supporting AUKEL volunteers.
Administration
- Keeping detailed records of jobs completed e.g., time taken, materials used, cost.
- Keep accurate records of customer donations.
Quality
- Provide services in accordance with Health & Safety Legislation.
- Supporting the maintenance of Foundations Quality Mark by providing excellent services and customer support
Liaison
- Home & Settle Hospital Discharge Services
- Home & Care Services
- Bart’s Health NHS Trust Royal London, Newham & Whipps Cross Hospitals
- Homerton University Hospital
- Adult Social Care
- Wider AUKEL services
General
- Meet regularly with line manager for support, supervision and appraisal.
- To attend team and staff meetings, (and other meetings) as required.
- To undertake any training required to be completed to fulfil the role e.g., Trusted Assessor training;
- To undertake any other duties within the competence of the post holder as may be required from time to time for the continued smooth running of AUKEL.
- Carry out the duties of the post in accordance with Age UK’s East London’s policies and procedures including Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, Confidentiality, Complaints, GDPR, Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults.
Functional Links
- The role is supervised and supported by the Senior Handyperson
- Hospital Discharge Project Co-Ordinators: Royal London Hospital, Homerton Hospital and Whipps Cross Hospital.
- Wider AUKEL services
- Facilities Manager.
Person Specification
Research shows that while middle class white men tend to apply for job when they meet around 60% of the criteria, women, people from the global majority, and people from other marginalised groups that encounter systematic discrimination tend to apply only when they meet all criteria. So, if you think you have what it takes, but don’t meet every single aspect of the job description, please still apply!
Essential/Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a diverse community
- Experience of working in a domestic environment
- Demonstrable experience of working as a handyperson
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
- Understanding of confidentiality policy and practice
- An awareness of and sensitivity to the needs of older people
- Awareness of health and safety issues, risk assessment, COSHH, RIDDOR etc.
- Understanding of the impact of discrimination and disadvantage on the lives of people and ability to work in a trauma-informed manner.
- Understanding and commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and their carers.
- Understanding of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, including the impact of discrimination and disadvantage on our clients, as well as a commitment to investing in increasing your own awareness of EDI issues so you can contribute to making our organisation as equitable and inclusive as possible
Desirable
- Trusted Assessor Trained
Skills/Attributes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Good planning and organisational skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to prioritise and manage time and resources in a competent manner
- Ability to drive with a clean licence (electric vehicle available for day time use for candidates over the age of 30 years), Under 30 years car allowance will be paid.
- Can demonstrate AUKEL values (accountable, kind, flexible, inclusive, collaborative) in the way the service is delivered.
- Commitment to learning and development and reflective practice.
Desirable
- Ability to speak a community language
Additional Requirements
- This post is subject to the relevant check through the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS)
- Ability to travel throughout AUKEL areas of benefit
- Flexibility in working hours to meet organisational needs.
Additional Information
- This job description is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather to clearly define the fundamental purpose, responsibilities and deliverables for the role.
- In addition to the contents of this role description, employees are expected to undertake any and all other reasonable and related tasks allocated by line management.
Policy and Campaigns Officer, Technology and Artificial Intelligence
London
£44,228 per annum (pro rata), plus London Weighting £6,154 per annum (pro rata)
Temporary – 18 months, Four days (28 hours) a week. Happy to talk about flexible working.
The TUC is looking for a Policy & Campaigns Officer to contribute to our work ensuring workers benefit from and shape new technologies and artificial intelligence – in the workplace and in public policy.
It will suit someone who is comfortable engaging with fast-moving policy debates on AI, delivering public events and supporting unions to respond to how AI is changing the world of work.
What key experience, skills, knowledge and understanding do you need?
You will need:
- Involvement in policy or campaigning on technology and AI issues
- Skills in organising and facilitating meetings, seminars, conferences or similar events, including online events
- The ability to build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
The closing date for completed applications for this post is 5 pm, Monday, 22nd September 2025. Interviews will be held during the week commencing 29th September.
The TUC operates an anonymised recruitment process, and names are not included during shortlisting. We don’t ask for details of educational institutions attended.
TUC staff enjoy a good benefits package, including a final salary pension scheme and other benefits.
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About Us
Our vision is for every child and young person to be safe, loved and happy, to achieve their potential and have a bright future.
St Christopher's is a leading charity for children and young people. We are proud of our history of providing fostering, children's homes and innovative leaving care services across the UK & Isle of Man. We have a passionate commitment to our young people, placing them at the centre of everything we do. We provide positive life experiences for young people who are unable to sustain a placement in their parental or foster home.
We are an equal-opportunity employer keen to develop an inclusive workforce where people feel they belong. We hope to attract applications from under- represented groups, including people from different cultures, nationalities, socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, disabilities, religions, faith, sex, orientation, childcare responsibilities, and gender-diverse identities.
About the Role
As RHI Manager, you will support the team to provide independent, high quality face-to-face support for vulnerable young people who have been missing from care, whether this takes place for first time and or if this happens regularly in order to minimise risk and reduce the number of incidents of young people going missing from home and care.
You will work closely alongside the Local Authority and wider professional network to understand the reasons that young people may be missing from home or care and identify strategies to minimise the risk. Your working time for this role is split 50% as a Senior Family Support Worker and 50% undertaking management responsibilities.
St Christopher’s Academy
At St Christopher`s we can provide more than just a care job. We can offer you a career where you can develop your skills and knowledge while making a difference to young people’s lives.
When you join St Christopher’s, we will set you up in your career with a tailored development plan. Whether you want to move across to a different service, become a Manager or just explore further your current role, we will support you to map out your career trajectory and help you achieve your professional ambitions. If you want to learn more about St Christopher’s Academy, please visit our website.
We are proud that 84% of all our Team Leaders, Deputies and Managers are internal promotions.
The successful candidate will have:
- A relevant vocational qualification at NVQ level 3 or above (DipSW, CQSW, CSS, Youth & Community etc).
- At least two years’ experience of working with young people and their families in a social care setting.
- An understanding of the Children Act 1989 and knowledge of good safeguarding practice.
- A good understanding of the social issues and challenges that young people face in society
- Awareness of the risks facing young runaways, with particular regards to exploitation and trafficking (i.e. CSE and CCE)
- Knowledge of agencies and resources relevant to supporting families and young people in crisis.
In return we offer:
- Salary of up to £34,700 per annum depending on experience.
- A friendly working environment, a fun, open and honest culture.
- 25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years’ service, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata.
- Industry Leading training programme including access to level 3 qualifications, children’s right and participation, CSE, empowerment, mental health and Social Pedagogy,
- Contributory pension scheme, Enhanced Maternity and Company Sick Scheme.
- BUPA Employee Assistance Programme, offering counselling, financial advice and legal support.
- Interest-free season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme.
- Discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK.
- Discretionary Funded Training Programs.
- Employee Awards based on performance and length of service.
- Fantastic opportunities to develop your career within our range of services.
Recruitment Process
At St Christopher’s we are committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people in our care. During the recruitment process you will be expected to complete an online application form to ensure we capture essential information to meet legislation, best practice and vetting requirements.
Applicants will ideally already be on the DBS Update Service; if this is not the case St Christopher's will carry out a DBS (police) check prior to starting.
Your online application must include a supporting statement addressing the criteria stated in the Person Specification.
For further details about this role, please download the Job Description and Person Specification visit our website.
For more information or assistance during the application process, please contact us.
We advise to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and this opportunity might be filled before the stated closing date.
St Christopher’s Fellowship has a minimum age requirement of 21 for roles working directly with children and young people in our residential and semi-independent Homes.
We are a leading charity for children and young people, providing fostering, children's homes and leaving care services across the UK and Isle of Man





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We're looking for an organised, confident and resilient Senior Information Governance Officer to join our Performance Team located at our Head Office in Islington.
£42,000.00 per annum, working 35 hours per week.
Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
Our benefits include:
* Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
* Free DBS
* Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
* Fully paid induction programme and further training
* ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
* Cycle to work scheme
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
The role will be 7 hours per day, Monday to Friday.
Applicants should attach a cover letter to their CV that demonstrates how their skills and experience will meet our requirements and add value to the team. Please note: those who use AI to generate their covering letter will be rejected.
Interviews will be held between 8th and 10th October 2025.
We offer hybrid working with a minimum of two days per week based in the office.
What you'll do:
- Maintain and update the Look Ahead's Information Asset Register, RoPA and other key governance documentation.
- Support the Information Governance Manager in delivering the annual work programme and reporting to the Information Governance Group.
- Conduct audits and risk assessments of data processing activities and ensure appropriate controls are in place.
- Lead on the implementation and monitoring of information governance policies and procedures across the organisation.
- Monitor compliance with Look Ahead's IG policies and relevant legislation, escalating issues where necessary.
The postholder will
- Work in accordance with Look Ahead's Code of Conduct and equal opportunities policy
- Perform other reasonable duties commensurate with the role.
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
About you:
- Have effective communication skills and a positive approach
- Enjoy working as part of a small team but able to work on their own initiative
- Be willing to learn and keen to improve and embed robust IG processes throughout Look Ahead
- Be prepared to travel to different services to provide support and monitor compliance
What you'll bring:
Essential:
Skills
- Close attention to detail
- High level of accuracy in their literacy and numeracy
- Effective communication skills
- Good IT skills
- Ability to manage competing demands, prioritise and meet deadlines
- Ability to work on own initiative and exercise own judgment with discretion
Experience
- Previous information governance experience
- Handling data subject requests and applying exemptions when appropriate
- Managing personal data breaches
- Supporting managers to complete DPIAs or legitimate interests' assessments
- Experience of dealing with complex and confidential issues
- Developing and delivering information governance training
- Maintaining accurate records and logs
Desirable:
Skills
- Data Protection Practitioner qualification
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Intermediate skills in MS Office applications e.g. Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
Please see our website for full Job description
First Give inspires young people to make a difference to causes they care about. We work in partnership with secondary schools, providing a scheme of work that guides an entire year group of students to engage with local charities and causes, and then carry out social action (fundraising, raising awareness, campaigning, volunteering) in support of them.
At the end of each programme, a celebratory School Final is held, where groups representing each class deliver presentations about their projects - with one group winning a First Give grant of £1,000 for their chosen charity.
Our vision is of motivated and equipped young people using their skills to make the lives of others in their community better. Our values inform what we do at First Give. We are:
- Altruistic
- Inspiring
- Empowering
- Collaborative
- Professional
Programme Delivery Officer role
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic candidate to join our Programmes Team as a Programme Delivery Officer. PDOs are responsible for supporting and coordinating the delivery of First Give in up to 50 schools, ensuring smooth running of the programme, providing guidance and troubleshooting for the Lead Teachers.
The role is home-based, in Yorkshire, with regular travel to schools across the county and occasional forays to schools in the North-West. Several times a year travel will be required to London, where our office is based.
- Contract: 18-month FTC
- Salary: £26,840
- Location: Home-based, with travel as required
- Reporting to: Programme Manager
Key responsibilities
- Provide logistic and programme support to teachers delivering the First Give programme at their school, including but not limited to:
- an introductory Programme Call with the Lead teacher;
- delivering a briefing to class teachers;
- troubleshooting via phone and email;
- booking in First Give facilitated sessions
- Ensure all programmes are delivering all core elements of the First Give programme
- Update and monitor Salesforce to track programme delivery
- Liaise with freelance facilitators to ensure events at schools are effectively staffed
- Deliver Launch Assemblies, Workshops and First Give Finals in partner schools
- Collect data for monitoring (student surveys, teacher surveys, identifying potential stories of impact, writing programme reports)
- Ensure prompt delivery of any programme resources required by schools (including Coursebooks and other physical resources)
- Support in the collection and distribution of comms via social media, newsletters and other formats to raise awareness of First Give’s work
- Support with wider team projects as and when is necessary
This job description gives an outline of key duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The post holder may be asked to take on other relevant responsibilities as reasonably requested by their line manager.
Safer recruitment
Safer recruitment and safeguarding is of paramount importance to us, as an organisation that works with and for young people. The successful candidate will be made a conditional offer subject to two references (one of which must be your most recent employer) and any offer of employment will be subject to a DBS check.
Person Specification
Essential
- Passionate about young people and their potential to drive social change
- Experience developing strong relationships with remote and external stakeholders
- Experience managing and supporting a large caseload of “client” relationships
- Experience delivering lessons, workshops or other sessions with young people
- Superb organisation and prioritisation skills
- Strong presentation and public speaking skills
- Strong facilitation and workshop skills
- Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Excellent attention to detail
- Willingness to travel around Yorkshire and beyond as required, with a clean and current driving licence
- Proactive, independent worker able to work well alone and as part of a team
Desirable
- Experience of working in a remote, decentralised team
- Experience in a customer service role
- Experience of working in the secondary education sector/with teachers
- Experience of using Salesforce
Why work for First Give?
First Give provides many benefits and prides itself on how it treats its staff. Our benefits include:
- 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, excluding bank holidays.
- Three additional days between Christmas and New Year given to staff gratis. An additional day off for your birthday in addition to your annual leave allowance.
- Access to Health Assured (health and wellbeing) Employee Assistance Programme.
- Generous training and professional development budget, with regular training offered through the Pears Foundation.
- As you will use your personal mobile for work, First Give provides a phone allowance to contribute towards your mobile costs.
- Team socials throughout the year.
The students we work with come from a diverse range of backgrounds, and so do we. We want to ensure that we are recruiting, retaining and promoting a diverse mix of colleagues. By fostering a diverse and inclusive culture, we will empower our teams to achieve our vision drawing on the broadest possible range of experiences. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates from minoritised groups currently underrepresented on our executive team, particularly black and minority ethnic and disabled candidates.
Application process
Please fill out the Microsoft form by clicking the 'Redirect to recruiter' button. The form includes a statement of how you fulfil the specification above, and why you want this role at First Give. Please also fill out our equality & diversity monitoring form as signposted (this will not be linked to your application).
- Application closes: Sunday 12th October 9pm
- Interviews: Tuesday 28th October
- Start date: January 2026
Creating opportunities where young people are inspired and empowered to give their time, money or skills to charities and causes that they care about

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Your new company
Join a leading not-for-profit organisation committed to long-term financial sustainability and strategic growth. With a strong social purpose and a collaborative culture, this organisation plays a vital role in supporting communities across the UK. You'll be part of a forward-thinking finance team that values innovation, inclusivity, and customer-driven service.
Your new role
As a Senior Financial Analyst, you will lead and coordinate the financial planning process, owning the annual financial plan. You'll ensure that economic and operational assumptions are robust, aligned with strategic objectives, and reconciled across all financial statements. This role also supports regulatory reporting, rating agency presentations, and M&A analysis.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the annual financial planning cycle and preparing Board-level reports.
- Developing and challenging financial assumptions with divisional heads.
- Managing stress testing models.
- Owning the financial model and ensuring alignment across finance teams.
- Supporting regulatory submissions and responding to queries.
- Providing strategic analysis for internal committees and external stakeholders.
- Line managing financial analyst and fostering a collaborative team environment.
What you'll need to succeed
- A full accountancy qualification is essential (ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent).
- Strong experience in financial reporting, forecasting, and compliance-ideally within housing or the not-for-profit sector.
- Advanced analytical skills and proficiency in financial modelling tools.
- Excellent communication skills to engage stakeholders across all levels.
- Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
What you'll get in return
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- Hybrid working model with flexibility to work from home and in a central London office. Expectation of two days in the office each week.
- c.£70,000 salary depending on experience.
- Generous benefits package.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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Schools Development Officer
We are seeking a passionate and proactive Schools Development Officer to lead and grow outreach with schools across Barnet. The organisation was awarded “Charity of the Year” for 2025 by The Barnet Group and are one of The Mayor of Barnet’s chosen charities during his term.
Position: Schools Development Officer
Salary: £29,500 – £31,500 pro rata (based on experience)
Location: Burnt Oak. HA8 0DT
Hours: 20 hours per week (fixed rota)
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: We will interview candidates as they apply and reserve the right to close applications once we have made an appointment.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to lead one of the organisation’s most important and fast-growing programmes – their schools outreach. You’ll design and deliver creative, engaging sessions in line with school priorities, and build strong relationships across Barnet’s education community.
From leading on curriculum-linked workshops to managing the Jack Petchey Foundation Achievement Awards, your work will directly contribute to raising aspirations and increasing youth participation across services. You’ll be supported by a dedicated team and play a vital role in delivering on the mission to increase young people’s access to opportunities.
Key responsibilities include:
- Designing and delivering programmes in line with school priorities
- Promoting the programme to schools and encouraging participation
- Building and maintaining strong partnerships with teachers and school leaders
- Tracking impact and gathering feedback to continuously improve
- Supporting sessional staff and volunteers to deliver high-quality activities
- Managing the Jack Petchey Awards programme
- Championing inclusive practice and youth voice in everything we do
About You
You’ll bring a strong commitment to young people, creative energy and the ability to work independently and collaboratively. You’ll be an excellent communicator who can build trust and enthusiasm in schools and across the wider youth sector.
You will have:
- Experience delivering face-to-face youth or education programmes
- Experience working with children and young people facing social or emotional barriers
- Strong understanding of issues affecting young people today
- Confidence managing groups and engaging with a wide range of stakeholders
- The ability to design and deliver engaging, impactful learning
- A flexible and positive attitude, with a willingness to work evenings or weekends when needed
About the Organisation
Our client is an independent charity and purpose-built youth centre for Barnet’s young people aged 8 to 19, and up to 25 for those with additional needs. Awarded “Charity of the Year” for 2025 by the Barnet Group, they support North London’s young people with three things they deserve and need; somewhere to go, something to do and someone to talk to. Open 6 days a week including school holidays, their vision is to ensure every young person is supported and empowered to reach their potential.
Join them in making a difference and raising the aspirations of young people across North London. They embrace diversity and welcome applications from individuals with non-traditional backgrounds. Safeguarding is paramount, and an enhanced DBS check is required. As an equal opportunity employer, they value individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Youth Engagement Officer, Schools Liaison Officer, Youth Worker, Education Coordinator, Programme Officer, Learning and Development Officer, Outreach Worker
Be part of something meaningful – apply now to help us grow our impact in schools and inspire more young people to reach their potential.
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Help us turn first contact into real change
Providence Row has championed people experiencing homelessness in East London since 1860. Our Resource Centre is the heartbeat of that mission – a safe, respectful space where visitors can eat, shower, charge phones, see health professionals and get expert advice, all under one roof.
As Day Centre Manager, you’ll lead a flagship service at the frontline of London’s homelessness response – a hub visited by hundreds each month. You’ll shape how we welcome, assess, and connect people to life-changing support, while driving service improvements that influence best practice across the sector.
About the role
- Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team– line-manage a Coordinator, Support Worker, volunteers and peer mentors; set clear rotas, coach great practice and keep morale high.
- Oversee the welcome & triage desk – make sure every visitor is greeted, assessed and signposted to the right help without delay.
- Keep the building safe and calm – partner with our on-site hostel, manage incidents professionally and ensure health-and-safety checks never slip.
- Build strong partnerships – schedule outreach agencies, host funder visits and champion the Service User Forum so lived experience drives change.
- Embed a culture of continuous improvement - using data and client feedback to refine services.
What you’ll bring
- Hands-on experience running a busy day-centre welcome/triage or similar drop-in intake.
- Proven ability to lead diverse teams, set clear performance expectations, and nurture talent
- Resilient and decisive in challenging situations, with a calm, solutions-focused approach.
- Strong partnership-building skills across statutory, voluntary, and community sectors.
- Solid grasp of safeguarding, equality and facilities basics – or the curiosity to learn fast.
Benefits
- 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Pension – 5% employer, 3% employee
- Cycle to work scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Employee assistance programme
- Monthly reflective practice
- Wide range of learning & development opportunities
To apply: Please upload your CV with a covering letter, detailing how you meet the job specification. CV’s without a covering letter will not be considered.
Research shows some people, especially women and marginalized groups, may hesitate to apply unless they match all the criteria. However, we want to assure everyone that we encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of whether they fulfil every point in the job description. Your unique perspective matters to us – please apply with confidence.
Interviews
Please note that we may interview on a rolling basis and therefore encourage early applications.
Providence Row is a charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales; company number 07452798 registered charity number 1140192.
We tackle the root causes of homelessness to help people get off, and stay off, the streets.




Office Manager (Part-Time, 12-Month Fixed Term Contract)
Location: City of London (Hybrid - 1 day in office, 2 days remote)
Working Pattern: 3 days per week (Tuesdays in-office required)
A respected organisation in the maritime sector is seeking a highly organised and proactive Office Manager to join their team on a part-time basis for a 12-month maternity cover. This is a varied and hands-on role, offering a blend of operational oversight, administrative support, and stakeholder coordination.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day office operations and facilities management
- Maintain office supplies, vendor relationships, and service contracts
- Support HR functions including holiday tracking and staff coordination
- Provide secretarial support to the Board and sub-committees
- Assist with billing queries and manage a bespoke IT system (training provided)
- Coordinate the planned office relocation (City of London - May 2026)
- Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
Candidate Requirements
- Proven experience in office management or a similar administrative role
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general office systems
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively
- Knowledge of or experience in the Maritime or Shipping sector is advantageous but not essential.
Additional Information
- Central London location near Monument Station
- Flexible working arrangement with one fixed office day (Tuesday)
- Opportunity to contribute to a purpose-driven organisation with global reach
What you need to do now
If this sounds like the sort of opportunity you are looking for, please apply or send your CV and I will arrange to give you a call if your profile suits.
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