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Job Summary

As a key member of the fundraising team, the Trust and Foundation Fundraiser, will play a crucial role in securing significant funding from trusts and foundations, helping the organisation to meet the ambitions targets and expand our services to reach more children, young adults and families in need.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a strategic plan to secure funding from trusts and foundations, aligning with the organisation's goals and growth objectives.
• Research, write, and submit compelling grant applications to secure funding for various projects and initiatives.
• Build upon our strong portfolio of existing trusts, and maintain positive relationships with existing and potential funders, ensuring effective communication and stewardship.
• Prepare detailed reports and updates for funders, demonstrating the impact of their contributions and the progress of funded projects.
• Identify and research new funding opportunities from trusts and grant makers, expanding our network of supporters.
• Work closely with the fundraising team, senior management, and program staff to identify funding needs and opportunities.
• Meet and exceed ambitious fundraising targets, contributing to the financial sustainability and expansion of our services

Skills and experience

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in fundraising, grant writing, or a related field, with a proven track record of securing significant funding from trusts and foundations.
• Candidates with transferable skills in research, writing, relationship management, and strategic planning are encouraged to apply.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives, sharing the stories of our beneficiaries in a compelling and engaging way and build strong relationships.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• To carry out any other duties as required by the Fundraising Management Team

Our Values reflect and demonstrate how we ASPIRE to deliver our promise to the children, young adults, and families we support, to all our colleagues, our volunteers, supporters, and donors.

We ASPIRE to be:

Agile

By taking the initiative, being innovative, showing flexibility and always listening and learning

Supportive

By being committed to helping others and by acknowledging and rewarding contribution

Proud

By recognising and celebrating our colleagues, the work we do and the difference we all make

Inclusive

By creating an environment where everyone feels valued, empowered, respected, and heard, where everyone feels they belong

Responsive

By being committed to taking responsibility, taking action, and getting results

Encouraging

By inspiring everyone to do their best, to get involved and to strive to improve 

This job description does not attempt to describe all the tasks and responsibilities of the post, but rather illustrates with examples the main role of the post-holder. It is therefore subject to alteration and development and will be reviewed jointly with the post-holder and the Director/Head of Fundraising.

Where the post holder has a responsibility to safeguard children, young people and adults at risk, they will be trained to the appropriate level as determined by the post.

AllChild is a successful children’s charity committed to ensuring every child can flourish. We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Executive Assistant to support the CEO and Executive Team. You will act as the point of contact for key external and internal stakeholders.

As the Executive Assistant, you will ensure the smooth coordination of Board, Executive and Leadership meetings, projects and activities. The role requires a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and a keen attention to detail, ensuring the smooth functioning of daily meetings, regular activities, and long-term projects. You will be comfortable taking the initiative and offering strategic support to the Executive team to increase the success of key relationships, opportunities and projects.

This is a key role working with a dynamic team in a growing charity requiring discretion, initiative, and strong communication skills. You will share our vision that every child can flourish and be aligned with our values of ambition, connection and trust.

For further information and details on how to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.

Closing date: 22 August 2025.

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Join Our Team as a ToP Surgeon

Are you a skilled and compassionate surgeon looking to make a real impact in reproductive healthcare?

As a ToP Surgeon, reporting to the Deputy Medical Director for Surgical Abortion, you'll be part of a dedicated team committed to empowering choice and providing high-quality, non-judgmental care. You’ll play a crucial role in delivering safe clinical care for clients undergoing first and early second trimester abortions, in line with guidelines from the General Medical Council, Care Quality Commission, and Department of Health and Social Care.

What You’ll Do

✅ Provide expert clinical care in first-trimester surgical abortion (manual and electric suction aspiration) and second-trimester procedures (dilatation and evacuation).
✅ Maintain compliance with MSI UK policies while ensuring thorough documentation for any deviations.
✅ Benefit from comprehensive training to perform surgical terminations up to 23 weeks and 6 days.
✅ Work in a flexible and supportive environment, collaborating with a highly skilled team.

What We Offer

✨ No travel worries – mileage and expenses reimbursed within 10 days.
✨ Extensive training to enhance your surgical skills.
✨ Flexible work options – choose regular, guaranteed, or fixed sessions to suit your lifestyle.
✨ Fully covered indemnity insurance – provided by MPS with MSI UK.

And that’s just the beginning! Learn more about the full range of benefits at your interview or check out our surgeon benefits leaflet.

Join us and be part of a team making a real difference. Apply today!

We are looking for a confident, compassionate and organised practitioner to deliver focused family support with a strong focus on early learning. This role combines practical support for families with children and delivery of child development interventions such as Making it REAL and Big Hopes Big Futures. You will also help build volunteer capacity, from supporting volunteers with resource bags to contributing to outreach, engagement and group work, depending on your experience.

Duties and Key Responsibilities:

Direct Support to Families

• Hold a small caseload of families with children delivering up to 2 hours of support per week on a short-term basis.
• Conduct home and community visits to support early childhood development, build resilience and improve family wellbeing.
• Work in a strength based and relationship building way, helping parents recognise and build on what they are already doing well.
• Deliver structured early learning interventions including Making it REAL and Big Hopes Big Futures.
• Support families to develop a rich and positive home learning environment.

Volunteer Development.

• Act as the first point of contact for child development resources, ensuring they are maintained and distributed to volunteers when needed.
• Offer shadowing opportunities and depending on your experience, support small group learning or supervision. Help to provide ongoing guidance and encouragement to help volunteers build confidence and skills.

Planning, Events & Outreach

• Work with the Lead Family Support Coordinators to deliver early learning events and community-based outreach.
• Help raise awareness of Home-Start Southwark services through local outreach and networking to increase referrals of families and volunteer recruitment.
• Develop good working relationships with a range of referrers and other professionals including health, education and social care.

Monitoring, Recording & Partnership Working

• Carry out initial assessments, reviews and end visits with families.
• Liaise with referrers and other professionals.
• Make referrals to other organisations.
• Record all work accurately and in a timely manner using the CharityLog (our internal system for which training will be provided).
• Contribute to impact reporting by preparing case studies and success stories.
• Attend and actively contribute to team meetings, training and supervision.
• Follow safeguarding policies and escalate concerns following our procedures.
• Promote a safe, fair and inclusive environment for all families, volunteers and colleagues.

General

• Help with occasional community outreach outside core hours when required.
• Support the wider Family Support Team as needed.

You’ll play a central role in welcoming new families, assessing their needs, and providing tailored support through peer groups, events, and one-to-one engagement. This includes planning and delivering seasonal events on site or at local hubs, coordinating volunteer support, and occasionally visiting hospitals or homes during times of crisis. Your work will help families feel connected, supported, and empowered.  
  
This role includes participation in a 7 day a week rota, typically covering Saturday/Sunday at The Bluebells, evening and after-school activities.  

The position is primarily part-time, based on a 3-day work week (22.5 hours). Participation in weekend and evening activities (approximately once per month each) is expected, Time Off In Lieu (TOIL) will be provided to ensure compliance with contracted hours. 

Key Responsibilities  

Family Registration & Support  

• Completing registration and initial needs assessments for new families.  

• Assessing existing families’ needs when there is a change in circumstances.  

• Develop and deliver personalised support plans when needed, including form filling and referrals to local services.  

• Monitor progress and adjust support as needed.  

• Be a key point of contact for families on the SAT caseload providing support during the child’s illness and in bereavement.  

Peer Support & Community Engagement  

• Plan, organise, and lead peer support groups for supported children, parents, and siblings at The Bluebells and in local community hubs.  

• Foster peer-to-peer connections and create inclusive, supportive environments.  

• Support and attend after-school and evening activities as needed.  

• Participate and collaborate in annual and seasonal events.  

• Participate in a staff rota to cover 5 annual sleepover for siblings and supported children.

Crisis & Outreach Support  

• Conduct hospital or home visits at times of crisis.   

• Ensure safeguarding policies are followed at all times.  

Collaboration & Communication  

• Effectively and sensitively communicate with children, young people and their families  

• Liaise with professionals and other local partners as required.  

• Work closely with internal teams, including fundraising, to support case studies and funding bids.  

• Ensure all activities align with Trust policies and procedures.  

Supervision and professional development  

• Participate in supervision and staff debriefs.  

• Complete all required mandatory and statutory training.  

• Develop own knowledge and reflect on practice .  

• Participate in annual appraisal.  

Volunteer Supervision  

• Manage family support volunteers, delegating specific tasks such as emotional support calls or practical help as required.  

• Provide training, supervision, and ongoing support to ensure volunteers feel valued and effective – training will be provided.

Person Specification  

Essential  

• Experience working with children and families in a support or outreach role.  

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and rapport quickly.  

• Excellent communication, organisation, and record-keeping skills.  

• Ability to manage a caseload and prioritise effectively.  

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital communication tools.  

• Comfortable working in emotionally sensitive environments.  

Desirable  

• Experience supporting families through grief, loss, or bereavement.  

• Event planning or group facilitation experience.  

• Knowledge of local community services and support networks.  

• Experience of managing volunteers. 

General  

• Be aware of and comply with all relevant policies and procedures  

• Can work autonomously and with a team  

• Comply with all areas of health and safety  

• Work within the purpose and aims of the charity  

• A car driver  

• Competent IT  

• Ensure confidentiality  

• Be an ambassador for the charity  

South Westminster

This is a highly rewarding role for an Outreach Worker to support parents and carers of children under 5 at Westminster Children Centres.

As our Outreach Worker you will provide accessible information to parents and carers, particularly those who are marginalised, to ensure they receive the support they need in order to increase opportunities and strengthen family life, bringing better outcomes for children.  

The role includes:

• Developing an understanding of the local area, including services and facilities
• Proactively engaging with vulnerable and isolated families and carry out home visits, as required
• Developing good relationships with health visitors and liaising with other agencies regarding the needs of parents and carers
• Having a community language such as Arabic or Bengali is desirable but not essential.

We are looking for someone who has experience of community and outreach work with diverse communities in an inner-city environment. This will include experience of a wide range of methods/techniques to reach out and engage with isolated individuals/communities and assessing family needs. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, along with the ability to empathise with parents and carers are required.  A non-judgmental approach is essential. The ability to network is also important.

A commitment to safeguarding vulnerable adults and children, as well as an understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities and diversity are essential.

Please visit our website via the APPLY BUTTON to obtain the job description, full person specification, and the link to apply using our online system.

Please ensure that you cover all criteria on the person specification as this will be used for shortlisting purposes.

If you have any questions, please contact Fatima Ahmed, Regional Manager (email address on our website).

Closing Date: Sunday, 17th August 2025

Interview Date: Week commencing 25th August 202

Are you someone who takes pride in providing exceptional customer service and wants to make a real difference? At Guide Dogs, we’re on a mission to help people with sight loss live the life they choose — and our Supporter Experience team is a key part of that journey. 

As a Customer Service Executive (internally known as a Supporter Experience Executive), you’ll be the voice of Guide Dogs for our supporters. Whether it’s answering questions, solving problems, or taking donations, you’ll ensure every interaction leaves our supporters feeling valued, informed, and inspired. You'll bring patience, empathy, and initiative to every conversation — whether it’s by phone, email or post — and handle even the most sensitive topics with care and professionalism. 

We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment—confident in managing their own workload, juggling multiple priorities, and communicating clearly with both supporters and colleagues. As a Customer Service Executive, you’ll play a key role in delivering exceptional supporter experience while working to agreed service levels and ensuring no detail is missed.

You’ll also play a crucial role behind the scenes, helping us maintain accurate records, capture supporter insights, and shape an experience that keeps people coming back. Working closely with your team, you’ll share knowledge and help keep our supporter database and working systems up to date and accurate.

What’s more, you’ll be working in an environment where dogs might be around (which we think is a bit of a bonus!), and where every member of the team is encouraged to be a Guide Dogs ambassador — out in the community, at events, and in everything we do. 

This role will be office based at our Reading site.  You’ll be working 35 hours per week, worked 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. 

No two people with sight loss are the same, and none of our people are either. So, we are proud to offer a range of person-centred benefits that can support each member of staff in ways that really mean something to them – and show them how much they mean to us. We offer a flexible benefits package, discounts and cashback scheme, a generous holiday allowance and matched contributory pension scheme to care for our people.

Plan International UK is a global children’s charity striving for an equal world. One where every child can reach their full potential and every girl can choose her own future.

We bring people together to protect children’s rights and keep girls safe, in school and in control of their bodies – even when disaster strikes. And we won’t stop until we are all equal.

We have an outstanding opportunity for an accomplished Business Analyst to join us and play a key part in the delivery of technology change.

You will lead on the management of requirements for delivering technology and process change across the organisation. The role will be instrumental throughout the project and product lifecycles, also including process-mapping, design and testing of suitable solutions and the evaluation of benefits.

You will be in your element exercising initiative and applying specialist techniques to ensure that requirements are identified, controlled and met. You will be an influential participant in project and product teams, adept at engaging stakeholders at all levels including senior management.

This is a prominent role where your responsibilities and specialist skills really make a difference. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and have a genuine passion for our values, feminist leadership principles and vision, we would love to hear from you.

For further detail of this role, please see the job profile.

Please click on the button below to apply.

The deadline for applications is 23:59 on 17 August 2025

First stage interviews will take place on 27 August 2025

Final interviews will take place on 4 September 2025

We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children, young people and adults in our work. We, therefore, apply rigorous recruitment and selection processes to ensure that only those who are suitable are recruited to work for us. Accordingly, appointment to all our roles is subject to a range of vetting checks and for this role this will include a Basic Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working for us; this will depend on the circumstances of any offences

Plan International UK is committed to being an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

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WORKING WITH US

The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve.

We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve.

As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris.

To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the page.

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking a highly organised administrator to support our Fundraising team.

In this role, you will play a key part in supporting the Harris Federation’s impactful fundraising efforts through vital administrative assistance. Working closely with the Head of Fundraising and Partnerships and other team members, you will help celebrate and acknowledge our donors by crafting thoughtful reports and heartfelt communications. Your contributions will ensure donors feel valued through timely updates, expressions of gratitude and meaningful engagement.

You will also establish and maintain an efficient system to manage our donation records, ensuring that every contribution is acknowledged and appreciated.

MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing administrative support to the Fundraising, Partnerships and Alumni department of the Harris Federation
• Supporting the Head of Fundraising and Partnerships and colleagues with donor reporting, including managing invoices, preparing thank-you communications, providing timely updates and sending reports to funders
• Maintaining an accurate database and systems to manage donation records, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality
• Coordinating and tracking fundraising activities, deadlines and events to support the smooth operation of campaigns
• Assisting with scheduling meetings, managing calendars and organising internal and external communications
• Supporting the preparation of fundraising proposals, presentations and other documentation as required
• Handling incoming enquiries related to fundraising and partnership activity professionally and promptly
• Contributing to the evaluation and continuous improvement of fundraising administration processes

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• Qualifications to degree or equivalent
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office (specifically Outlook, Excel and Word)
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to maintain accuracy to a high standard
• Excellent prioritisation skills and time management

For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.

APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION

If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, or if you have any questions, please contact us via email to arrange a conversation.

Before applying please ensure you download the job pack from our careers website, this will help with completing your application. Please note that we only accept applications submitted online before the closing date.

When applying, you will have the option to import your CV or use a LinkedIn profile which will auto populate the online application. 

A reminder to check your junk mail for our email communications and add us to your safe senders list to ensure all future email communication is received.

OUR VISION & VALUES

Our vision, from the start, has been to provide the structure and services needed for our schools to amount to more than the sum of their parts, and to free-up our teachers and leaders to focus on one thing and one thing only: the outstanding education of all their pupils. Our young people and communities are at the heart of everything we do. Our core mission has always been to close the educational gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers. Our ambition is one where every child in London, no matter their background, has equal access to high quality education, giving them the same opportunities and potential to succeed.

We know there are many challenges facing our young people and the communities we serve, and that’s why we need determined people like you to help us tackle those inequalities. Whilst each of our academies has their own unique cultures and values; as a whole Federation, we have four core values which are central to successfully achieving our vision: Excellence, Collaboration, Support, and Innovation. We are proud of our values because they guide us in how we work allowing us to achieve the best possible outcomes for our young people, communities, and colleagues.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Safeguarding Notice

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

Equal Opportunities

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

Harris has a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

You will also have access to a variety of benefits, support programmes and initiatives including:

• Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression
• Annual performance and loyalty bonus
• Pension scheme (Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contribution
• 26 days' annual leave (inclusive of our Christmas Eve closure day) plus bank holidays, rising to 27 days after 2 years' service, or equivalent for staff on term time contracts
• Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan including cover for routine and specialist healthcare
• Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
• Wide range of shopping, leisure, and travel discounts
• 20% off at Tapi Carpets, exclusive to Harris employees
• Interest-free ICT and season ticket loans

For most non-teaching staff based at our Head Office in East Croydon, we also offer lifestyle friendly working arrangements including flexible start and end times, and hybrid working with two days from home and three days on site.

Job title: ISC - Avon and Gloucestershire

Reports to: Bereavement Services Manager for England

Location: Home working with regular travel throughout the area

Objective:

2wish exists to provide support to anyone affected by the sudden and unexpected death of a child or young person aged 25 and under.

Aims:

• Ensure every Emergency Department and Critical Care unit has a suitable bereavement suite
• Ensure that bereavement boxes are available at each of these hospitals
• Ensure that immediate bereavement support is available for all affected by the sudden death of a child or young person
• Provide a professional counselling service and other therapies for those affected by the sudden death of a child or young person
• Provide support to individuals who witness the sudden death of a child or young person
• Provide support and training to professionals from any sector who may be affected by the sudden death of a child or young person
• To advocate and campaign on behalf of suddenly bereaved families

2wish Cymru and 2wish:

2wish has been established since 2012 and has grown from strength to strength. During this time, we have worked tirelessly to embed our service and ensure that the offer of support is made at the point of death.

We offer an immediate, consistent, high-quality and compassionate service to all individuals affected by the sudden and unexpected death of a child or young person aged 25 and under. We work in partnership with professionals who refer into the charity on behalf of families, so they don’t have to trawl through the internet for an organisation who may, or may not, be able to support. We provide immediate, and ongoing, support and are here for as long as our families need us.

In January 2024 we launched phase one, of the ten-phase expansion, into the bordering counties of England and Wales, namely; Cheshire, Shropshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Gloucestershire and Avon and Somerset.

In July 2025, we plan to launch phase two of the expansion and will continue to roll out support in the coming years across the whole of England.

Context of role:

2wish support anyone affected by the sudden and unexpected death of a child or young person aged 25 and under. We provide immediate casework support, as well as ongoing services including counselling, complementary therapies, play therapy, coffee mornings, support events and a respite cottage.

As we continue to expand our services across England the successful candidate will play a central role in the ongoing development of our relationships with stakeholders. Initiative and drive play an integral part of ensuring our professional stakeholders remain engaged and champion our service to those we support. The post holder will provide immediate and ongoing emotional and practical support to families, friends, witnesses and professionals affected by the sudden death of a child or young adult.

Main duties:

Service:

• To initiate immediate support for a caseload of families whose children and young people aged 0- 25 have died suddenly and unexpectedly across the county you reside in and bordering counties
• To contact all families within 24-48 hours of the referrals by telephone
• Complete an initial assessment of families' needs to identify and plan the support as required in line with safeguarding and risk reduction
• Offer emotional support and advice to a case load of families through home visits and ongoing weekly telephone calls
• 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
• 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 from the county you reside in and bordering counties
• To liaise with other professionals working alongside the family to provide a holistic and multiagency approach to support
• Attend relevant forums within the area
• To deliver awareness training in hospitals and other healthcare settings, schools and workplaces on the use of the bereavement boxes, the services we offer, ho to refer into the charity and bereavement awareness
• To ensure families have been offered a memory box and coordinate these when required
• Facilitate debriefs within professional settings following a traumatic or sudden death of a child or young person
• To work with hospital trusts to establish and maintain the upkeep of suitable bereavement suites for bereaved individuals to use as required
• Maintain stock of 2wish memory boxes and deliver boxes to partner organisations as required
• To submit monthly/quarterly/annual reports to Bereavement Services Manager as required
• To signpost and/or refer to other agencies as required that can provide support as needed
• Cover members of the support team for annual leave and/or sickness
• To travel to attend in-person team meetings and in-person training as required
•  To travel to in-person events as required

 General:

• To be responsible for organising own work agenda, time management and administration
• To show respect and sensitivity for the cultural and religious beliefs of families
• To undertake learning opportunities and seek them out for the team
• 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
• To attend weekend and evening community events in support of the charity as necessary
• 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
• Contribute on the social media platforms maintained by 2wish

It is the nature of the work that tasks and responsibilities are in may 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.

What we do for you:

Salary: Starting salary of £26,500 per annum, with the opportunity for an increase through the appraisal structure.

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Normal office hours are 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday, although alternative hours may be worked with line manager agreement. Work outside office hours may sometimes be necessary and will be compensated for by time off in lieu.

Annual leave: 28 days plus bank holidays. Annual leave steadily increases after five years of service. Annual leave and statutory holidays are calculated on a pro rata basis where applicable.

Pension: 2wish operate a contributory pension scheme. 2wish will auto-enrol you into the scheme in accordance with it's auto-enrolment obligations. Full details of the scheme will be provided to you once you are enrolled, including the minimum level of contributions that you will be required to make during your membership (current contributions - employer 3% and employee 5%).

Mileage: A fixed rate allowance is payable for agreed mileage undertaken on 2wish business in a private vehicle, over and above your usual journey to your workplace/s.

Location: This post is predominantly home based, with regular travel across the areas you will be covering and some travel to our Head Office in South Wales.

Additional benefits for our employees:

• An 'Employee Assistance Programme,' including wellbeing support
• Free parking on 2wish premises
• Free branded 2wish clothing
• An extra annual leave day on your birthday
• Incremental increase in holiday entitlement based on length of service
• Paid sick leave
• Discounts for personal purchases on 2wish Merchandise
• Discounted tickets to UK 2wish events for staff and family
• Extra holiday entitlement when taking part in 2wish overseas events
• Company mobile phone for performance of duties
• Tools/equipment required for the performance of duties
• Reimbursement of work expenses
• Bright Exchange employee discounts
• Auto-enrolment into company contributory pension scheme after 3 months service

How to apply:

Please return a CV and covering letter, or a CV and two-minute video, by email.

Closing date: 22 August 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as soon as possible. Only those shortlisted will be contacted for an interview. Interviews may take place prior to the advertised closing date.

Job Title: Senior Press and Communications Officer

Position Type: Permanent/Full time

Reports to: Founder/Chief Executive

Salary: £35,000

Based at: School Food Matters, The Bridge, 7b Parkshot, London, TW9 2RD

Working Hours: 9am-5pm (flexible)

Pension: School Food Matters pays 7% of pensionable earnings

Holiday: 31 days including bank holidays that fall on working days

School Food Matters is closed between Christmas and New Year

Job Purpose

· To help make SFM the destination for media as the voice for food in schools

· To help increase media coverage for our work across all platforms (print, TV/Radio, digital)

· To develop and maintain our vibrant social media presence

Key Tasks include

· Writing and reviewing editorial, case study and blog content to maintain SFM’s voice

· Work with our Web Developer to maintain the School Food Matters website

· Diary planning to make best use of events and media moments to highlight our work in the media

· Helping to maintain up-to-date and accurate records of media contacts on Airtable

· Produce, edit and co-ordinate video and visual content across SFM’s projects

· Working closely with the Chief Executive on media campaigns

· Ensuring that we maintain a vibrant social media presence (BlueSky, Linkedin, Instagram, and Facebook)

· Managing and maintaining our photo library (Google photos)

· Ensure website is up to date by liaising with project teams for new content

· Understanding and disseminating new processes and functionality of the new website

· Managing our Google Ad grant and ensuring that our ads remain effective

· Tracking our impact on social media and preparing media reports for Trustee Meetings (four per year)

· Liaising with partner organisations for joint marketing of our projects

· Working with the Chief Executive to produce and distribute our newsletters

· Adding press articles to the website and social media

· Maintaining the ethos of the charity and positively promoting our work at all times

· Keeping up to date with safeguarding requirements and reporting procedures

· The Senior Press and Communications Officer will also undertake any other tasks relevant to the affairs of SFM that may arise from time to time.  Therefore, being flexible and approaching the job with an open and positive mindset is essential!

 Person Specification

 Essential

· Exceptional oral and written communication skills in fluent spoken and written English, with strong attention to detail and the ability to translate complex data and policies into accessible language and engaging stories and communication materials

· Experience of getting media coverage

· Strong understanding of using social media to engage audiences and achieve campaign goals

· An eye for design and strong grasp of branding, with experience creating visuals using tools like Canva

· Comfortable using content management systems (CMS) to publish and manage web content — we use Drupal

· General knowledge of issues around school food, children’s health and food education

· Ability to work independently, with high levels of self-motivation

· Good project management, time management and organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines

· Energy, enthusiasm, creativity and tenacity

Desirable

· Experience of working within a network or coalition of campaigning organisations

· Established contacts with media outlets/journalists/bloggers

· Digital campaigning and social networking skills

· Experience writing news articles and blog posts with clear structure, purpose and an engaging narrative

· Skills in capturing and editing photo and/or video content to support communications work

· Experience managing or supervising team members to deliver communications projects effectively

Senior Events Officer.

Salary: circa £35,000 per annum

Location: Glasgow

Contract: Permanent, Full-time - 35 hours per week

Benefits:   

• 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays, with up to 5 additional days for continuous service and option to buy or sell leave. 
• Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities. 
• Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages. 
• Pension with up to 7% employer contribution with included life assurance cover. 
• Staff discount portal and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 national retailer's discounts. 

Why Action for Children?   

Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. It is the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that, when we work together, we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable children's lives.  

A bit about the role 

This is an exciting opportunity to join Action for Children as a Senior Events Officer on a Permanent Contract. You will both lead and support the delivery of high value fundraising and stewardship events within the team's UK-wide portfolio and provide exemplary day to day support to some of Action for Children's closest and most important supporters. It is an exciting time to join the team as they continue to expand the high-value events portfolio, to help drive vital income growth. 

There will be an expectation to travel per the requirements of this role to Manage events across the UK portfolio.

How you'll help to create brighter futures by

• Manage and deliver events within the team portfolio, ensuring they are delivered to a high standard, to budget and leading to successful outcomes being achieved. 
• Build and manage day to day relationships with high value volunteer board and committee members. 
• Take responsibility for accurate financial management of events, reporting and contingency planning. 
• Prepare reports and evaluations, sharing recommendations and providing regular progress updates against objectives. 
• Use creative, and engaging methods of written and verbal communications to successfully negotiate to achieve positive outcomes, ensuring clear fundraising messaging and alignment with brand and campaign messaging. 
• Manage relationships with external suppliers and agencies to develop relationships, negotiate costs and contracts to support a strong ROI on events. 

Let's talk about you 

It's an exciting time to join the high value fundraising function at Action for Children, and we are looking for a collaborative, energised and forward-thinking individual to join our ambitious team of fundraising professionals. 

• Essential experience of working on a range of successful fundraising, engagement, and stewardship events. 
• Experience of developing positive working relationships with staff, supporters, donors, and volunteers. 
• Experience of managing relationships and stewardship with high value fundraising committees or boards. 
• Experience of developing compelling fundraising and/or engagement materials. 
• Willingness to work flexible and unsocial hours including evenings/weekends as and when required. 
• Be willing and able to travel throughout the UK as there may be a requirement to travel more broadly as the high value events portfolio grows.

Good to know 

Closing Date: 22nd August 2025

We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role

For more information about the role, please review our full job description by visiting our careers page!

Diversity, equality, and inclusion

At Action for Children, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates as they are under-represented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society and for Action for Children.