Youth and children jobs

An exciting opportunity to lead a dedicated team supporting young people to build resilience and thrive.  We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated leader to manage programmes and daily operations at our Hereford farm.  Set in the stunning Golden Valley on the Welsh border, Jamie’s Farm Hereford offers young people the chance to take part in real, meaningful farm life in a nurturing and purposeful environment.  You will play a key role in ensuring our young people have a meaningful, inclusive, and memorable experience, feeling the positive impact long after their visit.

What is Jamie’s Farm?  Jamie’s Farm is a charity that supports young people by combining therapeutic work, farming, and purposeful activities to help them thrive. Through residential visits to our working farms, we provide a nurturing environment where young people can reflect, build confidence, and develop the resilience they need to overcome personal challenges.

Known internally as ‘Head of Farm’

More about the role:  As Head of Farm, you will lead the delivery of our programme at Jamie’s Farm Hereford, working alongside and managing a values-driven team to deliver an impactful programme. Your responsibilities will include leading up to four visits per month, ensuring the smooth delivery of residential visits, representing Jamie’s Farm with partner organisations, funders, volunteers and other stakeholders; and fostering a culture of empowerment and collaboration within the team. You will help achieve key performance goals including high visitor retention and staff satisfaction rates, while also leading professional development and team-building activities for your team.

You will participate in all aspects of farm life - leading walks, guiding young people through meaningful output-based jobs like gardening or log chopping, and creating meaningful connections during shared meals and evening programmes. You will also contribute to broader Jamie’s Farm strategy as a key member of the Leadership team.

About you:  We are looking for an experienced and passionate leader who embodies Jamie’s Farm core values of positivity, passion, generosity, collaboration, and professionalism. You will have experience in relational leadership and practice with young people. Prior management experience is preferred, showing your ability to support and motivate teams effectively. You will bring exceptional communication, teamwork, and organisational skills to the role.

You will excel at developing meaningful relationships with diverse individuals and organisations, using positivity and empathy to inspire and motivate others. Your dedication to helping young people thrive, especially those in challenging circumstances, will drive the success of your team and the programme.

Please see the full job description, desired experience and employee benefits by exploring our recruitment pack below.  Don’t meet every single requirement? We’d still love to hear from you – your unique skills and experience could be just what we’re looking for.

Job Title - Member Services Team Assistant

Contract - Permanent

Hours - 17.5 hours per week

Salary - £13,468 per annum (£26,936 FTE)

Location - Coram Campus, London - Hybrid of office and home working

About Coram

Coram is committed to improving the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people.

We support children and young people from birth to independence, creating a change that lasts a lifetime.

Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.

About CoramBAAF

CoramBAAF is the UK’s leading membership organisation for professionals working across adoption, fostering and kinship care. We provide information, best practice guidance, advice, training and resources to support our members and influence policy to improve outcomes for children and young people.

Our corporate members in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland represent 94% of all local authorities as well as regional adoption agencies, health and social care trusts, independent fostering providers and voluntary adoption agencies, and cover 88% of all children and family social workers.

Our 600+ individual and associate members - comprising lawyers, health professionals, educational institutions, therapeutic and family support services, and more - reflect the multidisciplinary nature of our work.

Together, our members make up the largest network of organisations and individuals involved with children in their journey through the care system.

About the role

CoramBAAF’s membership is central to the organisation’s aims and activities. The Member Services Team provides a comprehensive service to corporate members and customers in all four nations of the UK. The team manages and tracks member renewals, enrols new members, implements recruitment and retention strategies, co-ordinates service delivery to members and handles a wide range of membership enquiries.

The team is also responsible for the licensing of CoramBAAF’s health and social work report forms, essential to practice in adoption, fostering, kinship care and other substitute care UK-wide. Activities to support the licence scheme include managing and tracking licence renewals, coordinating the release of new and updated forms, enrolling new licence holders and handling a wide range of queries.

The Member Services Team Assistant will provide administrative assistance to the Member Services Team, including both membership and the forms licence scheme. Key activities include: monitoring the Membership and Licences inboxes; responding to general enquiries and directing service-specific or more complex enquiries to the appropriate colleague/team; maintaining and updating member/customer records in the CRM database; helping members to set up website accounts and resolving access issues; and assisting with payment chasing of membership and licence invoices.

If you have good customer service skills, an excellent eye for detail and are keen to be part of a busy team at the heart of CoramBAAF’s activities and services then we would like to hear from you!

To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application.

Closing Date: 13th July 2026 at 12pm

Interview Date: Week commencing 20th July 2026

Coram is an equal opportunities employer and we believe a diverse workforce enables us to improve the services to the children and families we help. We are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from all sections of the community we seek to support. This includes those from global majority ethnic backgrounds, those that identify as LGBQT+, those with disabilities, those with lived experience of care, those with neuro-diversity, and those from other groups who are underrepresented at Coram.

If applicants feel comfortable, we would encourage them to draw on lived experience as well as professional experience in their personal statement as part of their application.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Registered Charity No. 312278.

The Breaking Barriers Project is a service which works with Children, Young People (CYP) and Families who have been affected by the imprisonment of a parent or close family member. Our service offers one-to-one support to Children and Young People to maintain a connection with the imprisoned parent/loved one (where appropriate), support their emotional wellbeing and build resilience to enable them to reach their full potential. The work we do plays a critical role in helping to reduce reoffending rates and improve outcomes for children and young people.

The role of the post holder is to provide outcome-based support designed to address the needs of children and young people with a parent/carer or close family member in prison who may feel isolated or excluded in their home and community, ensuring that these programmes meet individual needs and further the aims of Ormiston Families.

To carry out initial assessments with parents/carers and partner agencies following referrals to the service and identify and agree individual outcomes for children and young people.

To work one-to-one in the home, schools, online, and other community settings, coordinating packages of support with CYP, with other agencies where appropriate, that meet the complex needs of children and young people, reduce risks, improve safety and work towards emotional well-being and development.

We are looking for an experienced practitioner confident in supporting children, young people and families to join our dynamic, ambitious team. You will need to be organised and self-motivated and have a passion for improving the outcomes for children/young people.

Full-time, permanent position; 35 hours per week

Salary is £25,880 per annum
Based in Essex

You will need to be prepared to travel within the County of Essex to enable you to carry out the direct work with Children, Young People and Families.

You will need to have a UK driving licence and access to a vehicle as travel across the county is required.

For further information and to apply, please visit our website.

Closing date for applications: 9am, Tuesday 30th June 2026

Safeguarding and DBS requirements for your role:

Ormiston Families is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.

We are an equal opportunities employer; we value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Children’s and Youth Ministry Intern
Canterbury and across the Diocese
Up to £12,239 pa (Living Wage Foundation rate) plus excellent benefits
Part-time (17.5 hours a week) for 11 months (1 September 2026– 31 July 2027)

Are you passionate about working with children and young people, exploring your faith, and discovering how your gifts can contribute to ministry? The Diocese of Canterbury is seeking a Children’s and Youth Ministry Intern to join our Education/CYP Team and gain hands-on experience in ministry across a variety of churches.

As our Intern, you’ll support, plan, and lead activities for children and young people, help organise events and trips, and contribute to projects that make a real difference. You’ll also take part in Catalyst, a dynamic training programme delivered by Ridley Hall, equipping you with practical skills and theological understanding for ministry.

This is a unique opportunity to grow in leadership, creativity, and confidence while serving in local churches and at diocesan level. You’ll attend monthly training sessions, join a residential, and receive ongoing mentoring and supervision throughout the year.

We’re looking for someone who:

· Is a practising Christian (GoR applies under Equality Act 2010)

· Communicates confidently with children, young people, and adults

· Is organised, proactive, and able to work collaboratively

· Has experience volunteering or leading activities with young people

· Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

· Sympathetic to and supportive of the mission, aims and objectives of the Diocese of Canterbury, including our churches, parishes and church schools, is essential.

Canterbury Diocese is the oldest in England and spans a diverse region from Maidstone to Thanet and the Isle of Sheppey to Romney Marsh. With coastal towns, rural communities and urban areas side by side, it offers a rich and challenging mission context.

At the heart of all we do is a vision of transformation for ourselves and our communities: no one can encounter God and remain unchanged. In the Diocese of Canterbury, we want to increasingly become a Christian community transformed through encounter with Christ, growing and overflowing to transform and bless the families, homes and communities we serve: Changed Lives, Changing Lives.

All appointments are subject to acceptable pre-appointment checks inclusive of Right to Work in the United Kingdom, References and relevant background checks applicable to the role. This role requires an enhanced DBS check.

Deadline: 12 July 2026.

Head of Volunteering

Shape the future of volunteering at one of the UK's leading charities for disabled children. Lead an ambitious strategy to transform how thousands of volunteers contribute to changing lives across retail, fundraising, and community programmes.

About Newlife

As one of the UK's leading charities providing essential specialist equipment to children with disabilities, Newlife is dedicated to making life better - for the families we serve, and for the people who help us to make that happen.

Through grants and emergency equipment loans, we ensure children get the vital equipment they need, when they need it, while our free nurse helpline offers crucial support and information – as well as a listening ear. Our campaigns help to give children with disabilities and their families a voice, advocating for change to benefit the families we serve. And we support adults with additional needs with volunteering and employment opportunities, providing an introduction to the workplace and a means for career development.

Across the whole of Newlife, our teams are crucial to our success – it's not just a job; here you'll be helping us to change lives every day.

What you'll be doing

You'll lead the development and delivery of an ambitious volunteering strategy that increases Newlife's capacity, reach and impact. Working across retail, supply chain, warehouse, fundraising and community-based activities, you'll significantly grow volunteer involvement over the next three years.

Strategic Leadership

• Lead development and delivery of Newlife's Volunteering Strategy
• Implement annual volunteering plans supporting organisational growth
• Identify emerging trends and best practice in volunteering and charity retail
• Contribute to strategic leadership as a member of the Charity Leadership Team

Volunteer Growth and Engagement

• Significantly increase volunteer recruitment, retention and engagement
• Ensure volunteering opportunities are accessible, inclusive and rewarding
• Monitor volunteer satisfaction and impact using data and insight
• Champion volunteering as key to strengthening communities and improving outcomes

Innovation and Experience

• Explore technology-enabled and partnership-based approaches to volunteer engagement
• Develop contemporary volunteering models supporting operational growth
• Promote best practice in volunteer management, recognition and development
• Ensure volunteers are equipped and empowered to make meaningful contributions

Partnerships and Growth

• Develop relationships with corporate partners, educational institutions and community organisations
• Identify skilled volunteering and employer-supported volunteering opportunities
• Contribute to funding bids and partnership proposals
• Represent Newlife externally as an ambassador for the charity

What we're looking for

Experience

• Significant experience leading national volunteering programmes in charity, retail or not-for-profit sectors
• Developing and implementing strategic plans and improvement programmes
• Managing teams and delivering organisational growth through volunteering
• Partnership working with businesses and community organisations
• Budget management, performance monitoring and quality assurance

Skills

• Strong understanding of volunteering best practice and engagement
• Knowledge of contemporary charity retail and volunteer-led operating models
• Strategic leadership and people management abilities
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Passion for improving outcomes for disabled children and their families

Location: Hybrid (2 days per week in Cannock – visits to retail locations and other sites as required)

Reports to: Charity Director

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checking may be necessary for this role.

Ready to transform volunteering?

Join us as Head of Volunteering and lead the strategic growth of volunteer engagement across one of the UK's most impactful charities. Help us build a movement that changes lives for disabled children and their families.

Are you enthusiastic about encouraging and supporting children, families or young people? If so, we would love to hear from you.

The Growing Younger Team is newly established in the Diocese of Salisbury, funded nationally, to develop a vision and strategy that will address and reverse the overall decline of the younger generations (0-50s) across the diocese. These are new roles within the Diocese of Salisbury, offering an exciting opportunity to deliver our bold commitment to make Jesus known in every place so that all may flourish and grow. 

As Growing Younger Advisor (Children, Families and Young People) or Growing Younger Advisor (Young People and Young Adults) you will help to embed a culture of intergenerational mission and discipleship across the Diocese, ensuring that a growing number of our younger generations encounter the love of God in Christ and live out their faith with confidence.

You will encourage, support and resource parishes in contextually appropriate ways to grow and develop sustainable ministry with either children, families and young people or young people and young adults, depending on the role you wish to apply for.

You will be someone who:

• Has significant experience and a proven track record with children or young people (preferably in ministry).
• Has a theological understanding of the faith development of children and young people.
• Is a passionate advocate for children and young people to be heard and able to fully participate in all spaces across the life of the Diocese.
• Has excellent communication and presentation skills, adaptable for a variety of levels and church traditions.
• Can manage their own workload but also works well in a team.
• Has a deep personal faith, spiritually mature, resilient, adaptable and reflective under pressure.

These roles will help to nurture courageous Christian leadership, deepen partnership between schools, churches and communities, and ensure that the voice and leadership of younger generations are at the heart of our shared life. If your heart beats faster at the thought of inspiring ministry with the next generation of disciples, cultivating a younger and more diverse church that is confident in the Gospel, and shaping the adventure of making Jesus known, we would love to hear from you. 

You can learn more about the role by following the link at the bottom of the page to our website.

Overview:

Join The Story Museum’s Development team as a Fundraising Officer and play a key role in helping us transform young lives through stories. This is a great opportunity for an early-career fundraiser to broaden their experience across a range of income streams and develop their skills at an exciting time for the Museum’s development. You will be a key member of the team, researching and cultivating new prospects, delivering excellent stewardship and events, and keeping our systems firing on all cylinders. If you’re excited by the power of stories to change lives and ready to make your mark on our fundraising campaigns, we’d love to hear from you.

The main purpose of the job is:

• Identify through research new funding prospects and opportunities for the museum. 
• Pursue individual and team-wide fundraising targets through a portfolio of prospects and donors.
• Support the museum in delivering exceptional supporter services including fundraising events, reports, and stewardship activity.
• Support an effective and sustainable fundraising function by maintaining accurate systems and records.

A copy of the full job description can be found on our website.

About us:

We are a leading education partnership based in Hornsey, north London, committed to improving outcomes for children and young people.  We have +160 member schools across Haringey, Enfield and Waltham Forest. 

The Role:

As a proactive and innovative Project Manager for Professional Development, you will support our CPD team. This new role is pivotal in ensuring effective systems management and record keeping, stakeholder engagement and relationships across various educational projects.

Key responsibilities:

• Support the management of a large, growing and innovative Schools CPD programme, in person and online
• Manage administrative tasks including documentation, scheduling, and reporting for CPD programmes
• Using tools such as Canva, Microsoft Office suite, MailChimp and WordPress to create and disseminate high-quality educational resources and communications in line with HEP brand guidelines
• Produce content to market and sell our professional development programme to schools in and beyond our membership
• Support all customers, members and non-members, to access the HEP offer
• Develop and nurture strong stakeholder relationships with schools, educators, CPD trainers, local authorities and other partners
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of educational innovation, policies, regulations and political landscape affecting schools and the education sector to inform the next steps for CPD
• Collaborate closely with the wider HEP team to deliver strategic goals of HEP
• Work independently and efficiently under pressure, ensuring deadlines are met and quality standards are upheld
• Demonstrate a strong moral purpose and understanding of the mission and values of Haringey Education Partnership

Qualifications and skills:

• Educated to at least degree level(or equivalent experience) 
• Excellent organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of engaging stakeholders at all levels
• Proficiency in Canva, Microsoft Office and basic website management tools
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ambitious, resilient, proactive and a dedicated team player committed to continuous improvement in education
• Experience of marketing or sales an advantage

Working at HEP:

• We offer 30 days annual leave and a generous pension scheme
• You will be part of a mission-driven team committed to empowering schools and improving outcomes for children and young people
• You will work in a supportive environment that values learning, innovation, and collaboration
• We offer opportunities for professional development and encourage staff to shape and grow their roles
• We are an 'in-person first organisation' and this role is in-person/office based, working in Hornsey, north London with the opportunity to visit our member schools and attend events/conferences as required

Other information:

• We are actively seeking diversity of experience academically and professionally, as well as representing the different communities we serve
• This position will be in the United Kingdom and therefore a successful applicant must have the right to work in the UK to commence their employment
• HEP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our safer recruitment checks, an online search may be carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education

Application Process: 

• Interested candidates should submit a CV and a covering letter detailing their suitability for the role. 
• Interviews will be conducted as suitable candidates apply and we may hire if we find the right person before the job advert closes.

As one of the UK's leading charities providing essential specialist equipment to children with disabilities, Newlife is dedicated to making life better - for the families we serve, and for the people who help us to make that happen.

Through grants and emergency equipment loans, we ensure children get the vital equipment they need, when they need it, while our free nurse helpline offers crucial support and information. Our campaigns help to give children with disabilities and their families a voice, advocating for change to benefit the families we serve.

What You'll Be Doing

Trusts and Foundations Fundraising:

• Research and identify prospective trusts, foundations and grant-making organisations
• Develop and submit compelling funding applications and supporting documentation
• Maintain a robust pipeline of funding opportunities up to 6 figures, supporting on 7 figure opportunities
• Work with internal teams to gather information, budgets and impact data for applications
• Achieve agreed income targets and key performance indicators
• Monitor application deadlines and funding renewal opportunities

Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain positive relationships with trust and foundation funders
• Prepare funding reports and stewardship communications for existing funders
• Support funder visits, meetings and engagement opportunities
• Maintain accurate records within CRM systems

What We're Looking For

Essential Experience:

• Experience of researching and applying to charitable trusts, foundations or grant-making organisations
• Experience of writing compelling funding applications, reports or proposals
• Experience of applying to statutory sources
• Experience of managing multiple projects, deadlines and competing priorities
• Experience of CRM systems - Raisers Edge and Beacon
• Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to fundraising

Essential Skills:

• Excellent written communication and proposal writing skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to interpret and present complex information clearly and persuasively
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable:

• Experience of securing five-figure and six-figure grants
• Experience of working within the charity sector
• Knowledge of trust and foundation fundraising best practice

Working Arrangements

37.5 hours per week. Hybrid working with attendance in Midlands office as required and occasional travel to meetings and events.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checking may be necessary for this role.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're passionate about securing funding that transforms children's lives and want to advance your career with a leading charity, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to join our mission of changing lives every day.

Accountable to:  Service Manager 

Responsible for:  None 

Location:  Baca office, Loughborough, England with occasional travel to Cambridge and locations where Baca’s services are delivered. 

Hours:  37.5 hours per week (evening and weekend as required and be part of the on-call team to deliver out of hours emergency support as part of a rota.)

Salary:  £30,000 a year 

Help Change Young Lives 

At Baca, we support young people who have fled war, persecution, and trafficking, providing safe housing, education, and therapeutic care to help them rebuild their lives. 

We are seeking a passionate and committed Youth Engagement & Opportunities Coordinator to deliver engaging programmes and meaningful opportunities for young people seeking refuge. 

In this rewarding role, you will help young people build confidence, independence, and pathways into education, employment, and community life. You’ll also work closely with partners, alumni, and colleagues to ensure young people’s voices shape the services they receive. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Coordinate opportunities that support young people’s independence, wellbeing, and life skills 

• Enable access to education, employment, volunteering, and community activities 

• Build partnerships with employers, charities, and local organisations 

• Support youth voice, participation, and co-production across services 

• Develop and engage an active alumni network 

• Deliver safe, inclusive programmes and activities 

• Monitor outcomes and continuously improve services 

• Maintain accurate records and uphold safeguarding standards 

About You 

• Experience in youth work, community development, or a related field 

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills 

• Ability to coordinate multiple programmes and partnerships effectively 

• A compassionate and professional approach when working with vulnerable young people 

• A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting wellbeing 

Desirable: 

• Experience working with asylum seekers or vulnerable groups 

• Knowledge of trauma-informed approaches (e.g. PACE, Trauma Recovery) 

• Additional language skills 

• Experience in partnership development or programme delivery 

Additional Information 

• Occasional evening and weekend work required 

• Participation in an on-call rota 

• Travel between service locations 

What We Offer 

• The chance to make a meaningful difference 

• A supportive, values-driven team 

• 33 days’ holiday (pro rata), pension, wellbeing support, and more 

Apply Now  

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. You must also be able to legally drive in the UK for this role.

Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced DBS Certificate including a check of the children’s barred list.  

Cerebra is the national charity dedicated to improving the lives of children with neurological conditions and their families. We provide vital research, support, and practical solutions that empower families facing complex challenges.

With an annual income of £3 million and a headcount of 68 employees, we have ambitious plans to double our income between 2025 and 2027, ensuring we can extend our impact, reach more families, and drive real change. To achieve this, we are investing in fundraising innovation, income generating ventures, and strategic partnerships, alongside enhancing our brand to increase our national recognition.

Our work is underpinned by our values ensuring that everything we do aligns with our mission to create a better world for children with neurological conditions.

This is an incredibly exciting time to join Cerebra, as we are preparing to launch our new strategy and brand. The COO is a vital leadership role that will support the drive towards even greater impact for children and families across the UK.

Our Services

Sleep Advice Service

Cerebra understands that if you have a child that doesn’t sleep, the whole family suffers. Many children with neurological conditions suffer from disrupted sleep. Our sleep advice service provides bespoke advice and support so that everyone can get a good night’s sleep.

Legal Rights Service

Our Legal Rights Service provides help and support to families of children with neurological conditions when they are faced with barriers and difficulties in accessing statutory support services they are entitled to. The service provides information on their legal entitlements.

Book and Toy Library Service

Our specialist postal lending library contains a wide range of books for both adults and children, plus a selection of sensory toys specifically chosen for children with a neurological condition.

Innovation and Product Design Service

Our Innovation Service designs and builds bespoke products that cater to the specific needs of children with neurological conditions. The aim of the service is to make products that are desirable and exciting, therefore promoting social inclusion, peer acceptance and enabling children to participate in everyday activities that are so often close to them.

Information Products

Cerebra publishes different information products to help families with a child with a neurological condition. Our information products offer comprehensive, up-to-date support and research-driven strategies to assist families with a wide range of issues.

Buzgi and Toy Adaptation Service

Cerebra designs and builds bespoke assistive equipment for disabled children, this includes creating custom mobility aids, switch‑adapted toys, and other innovative solutions to help children access play, learning, and independence.

The Bugzi - a mini powered wheelchair for children offers many children their first experience of independent mobility. It uses either a joystick or switches and adaptable seating for complex needs, and helps develop spatial awareness, confidence, and early mobility skills. The Bugzi is available through a national loan scheme.

Additionally, we operate commercial services (including a web shop) to supplement our income to support children and their families.

Our services are provided to families free of charge.

Job Title:

Chief Operating Officer

Reports To:

Chief Executive Officer

Direct reports:

3 senior managers (Finance (headcount of 3), HR (headcount of 1), IT (headcount of 5))

Purpose of the Role:

The Chief Operating Officer will play a vital role in supporting the Chief Executive Officer, Board and Leadership Team to deliver Cerebra’s vision and ambitious strategic aims. The Chief Operating Officer will provide strategic leadership and operational management across key areas within Cerebra including:

• Operational Systems
• Governance
• Compliance
• Finance and Growth

This is a pivotal executive leadership role, responsible for driving organisational performance, sustainability and growth. The COO will translate Cerebra’s strategic ambitions into effective operational delivery, ensuring robust governance, financial stewardship and a high-performing, values-led culture.

As a trusted advisor to the CEO and Board, the COO will lead core operational services and commercial activity, enabling the charity to maximise impact and generate sustainable income in support of its charitable objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Executive Leadership

• Partner with the CEO and Board to deliver strategic priorities, growth and long-term sustainability
• Collaboration with the Director’s Group to ensure strategic alignment across the charity. The Director’s Group consists of:

            Chief Executive Officer

            Chief Operating Officer

            Director of Fundraising, Marketing and Communications

            Director of Research and Support Services

• Provide expert advice on finance, operations, commercial performance and organisational risk
• Lead organisational planning, business continuity, and operational resilience
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability and inclusion

Finance, Commercial & Sustainability

• Lead financial strategy, planning and performance, ensuring long-term sustainability
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cashflow and financial controls
• Lead and develop Cerebra’s strategy for commercial income , ensuring alignment with charitable objectives
• Support funding growth through strong financial insight and business case development
• Ensure robust financial governance, audit and compliance

Operations & Infrastructure

• Lead and strengthen operational functions including HR, IT, governance and administration
• Ensure effective systems, processes and infrastructure that enable growth, efficiency and impact
• Oversee procurement, contracts, facilities, and organisational compliance
• Drive innovation and value for money across operations

People & Culture

• Champion a positive, inclusive and high-performing organisational culture
• Oversee HR strategy, workforce planning and leadership development
• Ensure compliance with employment law and best practice
• Promote wellbeing, engagement and organisational effectiveness

Digital & Technology

• Provide strategic oversight of IT, data and digital development
• Ensure systems are secure, resilient and aligned to organisational needs
• Leverage data and technology to improve insight, decision-making and organisational impact

Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Ensure effective governance frameworks, risk management and regulatory compliance
• Support the CEO and Board with high-quality reporting and strategic insight
• Lead safeguarding, data protection and organisational risk strategy
• Drive a strong culture of accountability and ethical practice

Leadership & Management

• Lead and develop a small senior team across finance, HR and IT
• Build capability, strengthen performance, and embed a collaborative culture
• Model Cerebra’s values and leadership behaviours

Key Attributes

• Strategic and commercially minded leader with strong operational delivery experience
• Strong financial leadership and business acumen
• Proven track record of driving income growth, sustainability and organisational performance
• Skilled in governance, risk and stakeholder engagement

Please see attached job description for the Person Specification.

Interim Chief Executive – Twins Trust 

6-month contract | 28–37 hours per week (flexible) 

Twins Trust is the leading UK charity supporting families with twins, triplets and more. Following the successful launch of a new brand, website and membership proposition, we are seeking an experienced Interim Chief Executive to provide confident leadership during an important period of transition and organisational development.

Hours: 28–37 hours per week (flexible ) 
Salary: c.£80,000–£85,000 FTE 
Location: Predominantly remote, with travel to London and occasional UK travel as required 
Contract: 6 months 
Start date: Late July 2026 

This is an exciting opportunity to build on strong organisational foundations, leading a talented senior team while helping the charity maximise recent investment in its brand, digital presence and membership offer. Success will be measured through strengthening leadership, empowering teams, increasing engagement and income opportunities, and further raising Twins Trust's profile with partners and stakeholders across the sector. 

We're looking for someone with: 

• Successful experience as a Chief Executive or senior organisational leader

• A track record of leading organisations through transition and change

• Strong people leadership skills, with experience building high-performing teams

• Experience working with Boards and strong knowledge of charity governance

• Sound financial management and strategic planning experience

• Excellent relationship-building, influencing and ambassadorial skills

• A collaborative, approachable leadership style and a commitment to supporting staff to succeed.

How to Apply  

Please submit your CV via the Prospectus website. 

Please include your availability and earliest start date in your CV.  

Closing date: Thursday 2nd July 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early application is strongly encouraged. 

Interviews with Twins Trust: Week commencing 6th July 2026. 

About NCT

NCT is a charity with a clear mission: to support people as they become parents, through pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood. 

With a 65-year history of transformative change, we are a vibrant community of volunteers, practitioners, peer supporters, members and advocates. We are the largest parenting charity in the country and over the decades we’ve supported millions of people on their unique journey into parenthood.

While many know us for our antenatal classes, we also do much more. We campaign on issues that matter to parents, provide infant feeding support, and run thousands of free community events and activities led by our amazing volunteers. We also support families facing challenges like social isolation, feeding difficulties, and poor mental health. We offer su

About the role

Join our passionate team and contribute to the meaningful work that transforms the love of parents and families. The Kent Infant Feeding Peer Supporter role is vital in the delivery of community Infant Feeding Peer Support within the region. Offering support face to face within the community, family hubs, local hospitals, within families homes and virtually via social media platforms, phone and video calls. 

Your role will include

• Community based with travel around Dartford, Gravesham, Swanley and Swale. 
• To provide breastfeeding and infant feeding peer support to parents
•  Support in delivering inductions and offer shadowing for volunteer peer supporters.  
• To attend regular supervision/support sessions.  
• Collecting data as and when required including case studies and narrative of work with the communities.   
• Attend meetings relevant to safeguarding duties to ensure effective and informed practice, responding to and supporting safeguarding concerns. 

About you

• Trained NCT Breastfeeding Peer Supporter or equivalent with appropriate experience, or willing to train.
• Have a passion for breastfeeding and ensuring every family in Kent has accessible support. 
• Experience of working with families from diverse backgrounds. 
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to create rapport with a range of people. 
• Have knowledge of the local perinatal services and communities within the Kent area. 

Our Benefits – What we offer you

We value our team and offer fantastic benefits to support your well-being and professional growth:

• 30 days annual leave (excluding Bank Holidays)
• Pension matched up to 5%
• Flexible working options to suite your lifestyle 
• Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 GP access, personalised counselling, legal advice and more
• Cycle to work scheme to support sustainable commuting
• Life Assurance for peace of mind
• Free eye test for all staff, with further discounts
• Blue Light discount card

At NCT, we’re committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within your role, please let us know—we’re here to support you.  Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of something truly special!

Location: MSSC NSC, 200B Lambeth Road, London, SE1 7JY (Hybrid Working)

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Salary: £40,300 gross, per annum

Closing Date: 8 July 2026

Assessment Day: 16 July 2026

Application: CV & Covering Letter 

Are you a Safeguarding professional looking for a new opportunity and challenge?  We are currently looking for an exceptional Safeguarding Officer to join our expanding team. 

The Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC) is the leading maritime charity for youth development and lifelong learning. We are a vibrant and growing charity inspiring young people to achieve their potential through challenge and nautical adventure and also enabling seafarers and maritime professionals to realise their potential through learning and career development. Working with our employees, cadets, and volunteers, we have built a strong vision and five-year Future Ready strategy to meet the growing demand for what we provide, both for young people, seafarers and maritime professionals – and the thousands who aspire to be the sea cadets and marine professionals of the future. It is also about equipping them to achieve their potential and thrive in a rapidly changing world, while growing our charity to benefit even more people – including those from under-represented or marginalised groups.

About the role 

We have an opportunity for a Safeguarding Officer to join our very busy team!

The organisation has a strong safeguarding ethos promoting the overall safety, safeguarding and welfare of all of our members. We are seeking individuals who have experience of the voluntary youth or community sector or other relevant professional field and have direct practice experience of working with children & young people in a safeguarding context.  You will have excellent knowledge of the principles and practices of Early Help along with experience and knowledge of statutory requirements, and best practice guidance, relating to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults at risk.  

Our safeguarding team operates centrally in London where we are responsible for providing support, advice and guidance to our volunteers relating on all safeguarding matters across the UK. Our safeguarding Officers act as our lead professionals in managing safeguarding casework in line with our policy, procedures and statutory duty.

We aim high and strive for excellence in our practices to safeguard children, young people and adults at risk.  We are continually evolving and seeking ways to improve and enhance our safeguarding practices as we move forward. 

Whilst this is a Monday- Friday full time position, a flexible approach to work and working patterns is a must, as is the ability to work effectively and respond appropriately in challenging circumstances. 

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Jane Sales, Head of Safeguarding & Young People Support.

Some information about the role: 

- Support, guide and coach SCC volunteers to implement a local response to safeguarding concerns

- Effective and skilful management of an allocated caseload

- Lead professional – Allegation Management

- Action referrals to statutory agencies e.g. Local Authority Designated Officer, Police, Children’s Services, Social Care or

equivalent across the UK (including DBS, PVGS)

For further information, please download the full . If you are interested in this role, please apply now!

Requirements

For applications to be considered, it is essential that both a CV & Supporting Statement are submitted.  Supporting statements should detail how a candidate’s qualifications, skills and experience meet the requirements of the Job Description and Person specification.

Without this, we sadly will be unable to progress your application for this role.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave per annum, pro rata for part time employees, increasing with length of service
• Hybrid working for many roles
• Volunteering Leave
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Private medical insurance
• Generous pension (employer contribution up to 10%)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to the Marine Society Digital Library
• Wellbeing portal and EAP with 121 counselling
• Employee development: We are investing in our employees' development and have an annual calendar of learning and development opportunities, designed to support employees to develop into their roles and stretch them to achieve their full potential. 

Additional Information

MSSC positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. Equity, diversity, and inclusion really matters to us, so we can best serve our beneficiaries from every community. We work to ensure a fair and consistent recruitment process and aim to be a charity where diversity of experience, identity and skills are valued and welcomed. MSSC is an equal opportunities employer. 

Safer Recruitment - We recognise our responsibilities to safeguard and protect the young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We do all we can to promote their health, safety and wellbeing, and we expect our staff to share this commitment and work in line with safeguarding policy, the MSSC’s values and ethos of inclusivity. We adhere to safer recruitment practices and therefore employment is subject to detailed pre-employment checks for successful candidates, including references and criminal disclosure checks and the completion of a disclosure questionnaire. 

Safer Recruitment:  All successful applicants are required to attend safeguarding training and undergo pre-employment checks including a criminal record check.