2 Workplace training coordinator jobs in Newcastle
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Context of Role
2wish support anyone affected by the sudden and unexpected death of a child or young person
aged 25 and under. We are an All-Wales and part England charity providing immediate
casework support, as well as ongoing aftercare services including counselling, alternative
therapies, play therapy, support groups, support events and a respite cottage.
The post holder will provide immediate and ongoing emotional and practical support to families
affected by the sudden and unexpected death of their child or young adult.
Although the role is remote, we do require candidates to live within the area they are delivering the service (Bristol or Gloucestershire in this case) and they are required to drive.
Main Duties
1.0. Service:
1.1: To initiate immediate support for a caseload of families whose children and young people aged 0-25
have died suddenly and unexpectedly across the region
1.2: To contact all families within 24-48 hours of the referrals by telephone
1.3: Complete an initial assessment of families' needs to identify and plan the support as required in line
with safeguarding and risk reduction
1.4: Offer emotional support and advice to a case load of families through home visits and ongoing
weekly telephone calls
1.5: To liaise with the Counselling Support and Outreach Coordinator, who is responsible for organising
formal support such as counselling, complementary therapy or play therapy, subject to consent from the
bereaved individual
1.6: To work with hospital staff, GP’s, police officers, coroner offices, mental health teams and other
healthcare professionals to raise awareness of and promote referrals into the charity
1.7: To liaise with other professionals working alongside the family to provide a holistic and multi-agency
approach to support
1.8: Attend relevant forums within the area
1.9: To deliver awareness training in hospitals and other healthcare settings, schools and workplaces on
the use of the bereavement boxes, referring into the charity and bereavement awareness
1.10: To monitor the use of the memory boxes and ensure families have been offered a memory box
1.11: To work with hospital trusts to establish and maintain the upkeep of suitable bereavement suites for
bereaved individuals to use as required
1.12: Facilitate debriefs within professional settings following a traumatic or sudden death of a child or
young person
1.13: To submit monthly/quarterly/annual reports to Bereavement Services Manager as required
1.14: To signpost and/or refer to other agencies as required that can provide support as needed
1.15: Cover members of the support team for annual leave and/or sickness
General
2.1: To be responsible for organising own work agenda, time management and administration
2.2: To show respect and sensitivity for the cultural and religious beliefs of families
2.3: To undertake learning opportunities and seek them out for the team
2.4: To adhere to all company policies and procedures including Safeguarding, Confidentiality,
Health and Safety and Lone Working; and to be proactive in implementing new safe working
practices as appropriate
2.5: To attend weekend and evening community events in support of the charity as necessary
2.6: Participate as and when required in team meetings and one-to-one meetings, and undertake,
as appropriate, courses/training/other developmental activities, which is relevant to the role
2.7: Contribute on the social media platforms maintained by 2wish
It is the nature of the work that tasks and responsibilities are in many circumstances
unpredictable and varied. All employees are therefore expected to work in a flexible way and
tasks, which are not specifically covered in their job description may have to be undertaken.
You will be subject to performance review, which will incorporate a review of the above duties
and performance over the period.
This role is subject to a DBS check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job details
- Reports to: Philanthropy Manager, ProVeg UK
- Location: Remote (UK-based) with occasional travel for co-working and events
- Hours: Part-time (21h/week) - 0.6 FTE
- Contract: One year fixed term (with a possibility of extension) OR open to freelance applicants
- Salary: Pro-rated for a part-time role, based on a full-time equivalent of £32k-£34k (35 hours/week)
- Application deadline: 17.09.2026
- When: October/November 2026
Role Summary
ProVeg UK is part of ProVeg International, a global food awareness organisation working to transform the food system by replacing animal products with plant-based and cultivated alternatives.
Reporting directly to the Philanthropy Manager, the Philanthropy Coordinator will play a central role in driving ProVeg UK’s fundraising income. The primary focus of this role is using creativity to write high-quality, compelling grant applications, coordinate and track progress of projects for existing grants, and managing comprehensive, impactful reporting for our existing trusts, foundations, and institutional funders.
You will be an exceptional grant writer with basic financial acumen, incredible attention to detail, and a proven ability to translate complex project outcomes into persuasive narratives. By maintaining strong relationships with current funders and securing new grant funding, you will directly support ProVeg UK's mission to drive sustainable, plant-based food systems across the UK.
Responsibilities
Grant Application Writing & Prospecting
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Proposal & Application Writing: Research, draft, and submit tailored, compelling grant applications and proposals to UK-based trusts, foundations, statutory funding bodies, and major donors. This will include drafting accurate project budgets and financial forecasts for bids. On occasion, this will also involve co-ordinating cross-organisational partnership bids with other charities/NGOs.
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Case for Support: Work closely with the Philanthropy Manager and UK programme teams to translate UK impact metrics (e.g., School Plates initiative) into engaging stories and cases for support.
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Pipeline Development: Support to the Philanthropy Manager (who leads on pipeline development for ProVeg UK) in identifying suitable funding opportunities.
Donor Reporting
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Impact Reporting: Take ownership of report writing for existing trusts and foundations, ensuring all reporting deadlines and donor-specific requirements are met accurately and promptly.
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Evaluation, Planning & Data Collection: Support the planning stage of awarded grants, liaise with programme leads to track delivery against objectives, and work with UK staff to gather monitoring and evaluation data for funder reports.
Systems, Compliance & Operations
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CRM & Pipeline Tracking: Maintain accurate and up-to-date grant management records, application deadlines, reporting schedules, and contact details in the CRM (HubSpot).
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Grant Compliance: Ensure all grant conditions, pledge agreements, and restricted funding parameters are communicated internally and strictly adhered to.
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International Coordination: Liaise with the ProVeg International Development Team to share best practices, templates, and joint funding opportunities where relevant.
Qualifications / Experience
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Grant Writing Track Record: Proven track record of grant writing in the non-profit sector, with demonstrable success in securing large grants from trusts and foundations.
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Donor Reporting Experience: Experience preparing detailed narrative and financial reports for existing institutional donors and grant-makers.
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Narrative Skills: Exceptional written English skills, with the ability to turn complex program outcomes, data, and food systems concepts into clear, inspiring narrative bids.
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Project & Time Management: Outstanding organisational skills, with a proven ability to manage multiple application and reporting deadlines simultaneously.
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Financial Literacy: Basic financial acumen and experience with building and presenting project budgets for proposals and reporting.
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Mission Alignment: Passion for and commitment to ProVeg’s mission of transforming global and UK food systems.
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Benefits of working with ProVeg
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A strong organisational focus on personal development, with a designated training budget.
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Provision of a work laptop.
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Flexible, trust-based working arrangements and home-office arrangements.
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Career development support.
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Mental health & wellbeing support via access to the OpenUp platform and a free Headspace subscription
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We are a workplace that encourages everyone to bring their whole selves to work. We are an inclusive workplace for our diverse employees around the world.
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Generous annual leave entitlement - 25 days increasing by one day a year to a maximum of 30 days (plus bank holidays)
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Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.
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Employee Assistance Programme including counselling
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Access to 24/7 virtual GP Service
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Access to the Wisdom app with exclusive perks and discounts
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Compassionate animal companion leave
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And, last but not least, become part of a great team and work with us towards a world where everyone chooses delicious and healthy food that is good for all humans, animals, and our planet!
Further Information
Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter including your motivation and describing how you meet the person specification. Even if you do not meet all the requirements, we still encourage you to apply. ProVeg supports and invests in staff growth and development.
We also request applicants to apply without attaching a photo or disclosing their date or place of birth.
If you are living with a disability, health condition and/or neurodiversity, please feel free to let us know how we can adjust and support your application process. For example, we can offer alternative tools, different interview formats, or additional time for tasks.
Important: Please make sure to use your own words and ideas in the cover letter. The goal is for us to get to know you better in order to assess if this role and your motivation are a good fit. Letters written with AI, or written in a language other than English, will be disregarded.
Application Process:
Typically, the recruitment process contains the following steps:
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Screening of your application
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Interview with People & Culture (30mins)
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Job related trial task (~ 2 hrs.)
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Second interview with the team (60mins)
To accelerate the transition to a sustainable global food system by making plant-rich foods and alternative proteins more accessible and appealing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
