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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Development Officer - Medical Sciences to join us on a permanent basis.
The University of Oxford is one of the world’s leading biomedical universities recognised for our outstanding quality and depth across the medical research spectrum - from genes to molecules, to big data and populations. With the honour of 12 Nobel Laureates over its long and distinguished history, our Medical Sciences Division is consistently at the forefront of innovative and life enhancing, and saving, science.
Philanthropy has played a key role in enabling the ambitions of our Division and wider University. As the Development Officer- Medical Sciences, you will work across the division to secure philanthropy that furthers this cutting-edge work, from developing treatments for brain and mental health and cancer, to preventing pandemics.
About the Role
· Raising philanthropic income for the Medical Sciences Division by securing donations of up to £50,000
· Providing effective stewardship for Medical Sciences donors;
· Engaging and stewarding legacy donations to the Medical Sciences.
About You
· This role would be ideal for someone at the early stages of a fundraising career who now wishes to take on the challenge of developing their own portfolio of prospects, while also gaining experience of high-level stewardship and fundraising more generally, within a broad and varied academic environment.
· The Development Officer will be a skilled communicator with a strong eye for detail, and a commitment to developing their career in higher education fundraising.
What We Offer
Working at the University of Oxford offers several exclusive benefits, such as:
· 38 days of annual leave to support your wellbeing, with the option to purchase up to 10 extra days and additional leave after long service.
· One of the most generous maternity and adoption leave schemes in UK higher education, offering up to 26 weeks of full-pay leave, followed by additional statutory and unpaid leave options.
· A commitment to hybrid and flexible working to suit your lifestyle.
· An excellent contributory pension scheme.
· Affordable and sustainable commuting options, including a cycle loan scheme, discounted bus travel, and season ticket loans.
· Access to a vibrant community through our social, cultural, and sports clubs.
· Opportunities for growth and development, including membership to CASE.
Application Process
To apply, please upload:
· A covering letter/supporting statement
· Your CV
· The details of two referees
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 25th April 2025
Interviews will take place on 1st and 2nd May 2025, and will be held face-to-face.
Development and Alumni Engagement is committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills and experiences. We encourage applicants from all sectors of the community and are especially keen to encourage candidates from under-represented groups to apply.
Spanning the historic streets of the "city of dreaming spires," the University of Oxford has been ranked the world’s leading university for nine consecutive years. A place where centuries of tradition meet world-changing innovation, we offer you the chance to shape the future while working in an inspiring environment that promotes excellence. Here, you’ll contribute to ground-breaking research that tackles global challenges - from advancing sustainability to pioneering healthcare solutions - and join a diverse, inclusive community that champions your wellbeing, development, and aspirations. Apply now to become part of our extraordinary legacy.
We raise funds in support of the University’s academic priorities, securing donations for all aspects of academic and student endeavour.





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RNID Near You Co-ordinator (East Riding)
Remote working in East Riding of Yorkshire
£14,976 pa plus excellent benefits (FTE £24,960)
21 hours per week
Permanent
You will be joining us at an exciting time as we reopen services that unfortunately closed due to the pandemic. As a coordinator, you will focus and lead on developing and delivering our community service across the East Riding of Yorkshire through drop-ins offering:
- practical hearing aid support
- information on hearing loss and tinnitus
- hearing checks
You will be responsible for co-ordinating up to 15 drop-in services and be able to recruit, train and manage a team of up to 30 volunteers to deliver the service across East Riding of Yorkshire.
You will:
- Coordinate our volunteering team to deliver a high level of service at our RNID Near You drop-in sessions.
- Recruit volunteers across the East Riding of Yorkshire to strengthen existing sessions and open new sessions as required.
- Work with NHS audiology to induct and train our volunteers to high standards.
- Promote our sessions to ensure maximum engagement from local hearing-aid users.
- Ensure all paperwork is processed correctly and reports to stakeholders are timely completed.
You want to make a difference in people’s lives and love to interact with various audiences, including volunteers, health & care professionals, and service users. You have experience managing your own workload and are able to work flexibly when required. You can motivate volunteers to assist clients with hearing aids sensitively, to give clear guidance and take into account individual wishes and health needs.
You are ready to work for a home-working organisation and have good IT skills, particularly with Microsoft Office applications including Teams, Outlook, Excel, and Word. You will be able to recruit, train and manage a team of volunteers and deliver an excellent service across East Riding of Yorkshire. While home based, regular travel to venues where we provide drop-in sessions will be required.
We are RNID: the national charity supporting the 18 million people in the UK who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus. Together, we will end the discrimination faced by our communities, help people hear better now and fund world-class research to restore hearing and silence tinnitus.
We work with our communities and partners across industry, government, charity, education and more to change life for the better. RNID has a proud history and big ambitions. We also know the value of a friendly face in local communities to support people where they need it most.
Our values are at the heart of how we work and communicate with each other, and the outside world. We strive to be an organisation that is connected, insightful, curious and passionate in everything we do.
We champion the value of difference and equality and celebrate our diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively encourage applications from eligible candidates from BAME backgrounds or who are deaf or hard of hearing. With almost 20% of our employees having a disability we proudly hold Disability Confident Leader status and guarantee an interview for disabled applicants meeting the minimum essential criteria.
Closing date: 22 April 2025.
Interviews: 29 April or 1 May 2025.
Supporting people who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus
Special Olympics GB is a charity dedicated to providing year-round training and competition for
children and adults with intellectual disabilities. We are much more than just a sports organisation – we are a movement that breaks down barriers, fosters inclusion, and changes lives. With over 10,000 athletes, 6000 volunteers, and 100+ accredited clubs across England, Scotland, and Wales, we are committed to creating opportunities for everyone to thrive through sport.
Our athletes are at the heart of everything we do – they are inspirational, courageous, passionate, and insightful, embodying the core values of Special Olympics GB every single day. This is your opportunity to be part of something truly special and contribute to an organisation that creates real impact at a grassroots level.
About the Roles
- Hours: 35 hours per week (full-time) – flexible options negotiable
- Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 per annum
- Location: Home-based with regular travel
- Contract: 2 years with possible extension dependent on funding
- Benefits: Flexible working, generous Time Off in Lieu policy, annual CPD/training investment, employer’s pension scheme, 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + birthday leave, employee health scheme, and opportunities to attend exciting, inclusivity-driven events.
As part of our small yet ambitious and agile team, you will work closely with the Head of Network, our Accredited Clubs/Programmes, and Volunteers to drive grassroots development, build community engagement, and enhance opportunities for athletes.
Who We’re Looking For
We want to hear from you if you are:
- Passionate about inclusion and making a difference in people’s lives
- A great communicator who enjoys working with volunteers, athletes, and families incommunities
- Adaptable, agile and proactive, with the ability to troubleshoot and solve problems effectively
- Dedicated to personal growth and career development
- Driven by values that promote social change through sport
The Opportunity of a Lifetime
This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to be part of a global movement that empowers individuals, builds confidence, and fosters lifelong friendships. The journey is great, but the rewards are even greater. Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of something truly life-changing.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV (2 pages)and a cover letter (1-2 pages) detailing:
- Why Special Olympics GB? Why do you want to join us now, and why are you the right person for the role?
- What impact do you hope to make in the role? How do you see yourself contributing to Special Olympics GB and the role you are applying for?
- Why should we choose you? Highlight your skills, knowledge, experience, and determination that make you the best fit.
Please tailor your application to the role—generic or combined applications will not be considered.
Key Dates
- Application deadline: Sunday 27th April 2025, 9pm
- Interview Stages: Stage 1 – week beginning 19th May 2025, Stage 2 week beginning 2nd June 2025
- Final decision: Week beginning 9th June 2025
We are committed to equality and diversity and encourage all candidates who meet the job role requirements to apply. Please note that applicants will need to provide evidence of their right to live and work in the UK and will be required to undertake a DBS check .
We will only contact candidates selected for interviews.
No agency contact, please.
For job role specifics, please see the Job Descriptions.
Be part of a movement that changes lives. Apply today!
We are Special Olympics GB. We are Inclusion in Action.




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Our Recovery Worker will be an integral part of the 121 floating support service which is an integrated, coordinated and holistic service aiming to support individuals with mental health needs within the community.
You will have a case load of clients to manage their health and wellbeing, maintain independence and identify strengths, goals and aspirations.
Your focus will be reducing social isolation and building social networks of support and signposting clients to local community resources. You will help the team in promoting an environment where service users are experts by their experience.
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We are looking for a Head of Health & Wellbeing who will be responsible for the strategic development of the Trust’s health and wellbeing provision. Managing and overseeing the delivery and development of existing programmes, as well as staff associated with them.
Our Head of Health & Wellbeing will work with a range of partners across the public, private and voluntary sectors to further enhance our range of activities, as well as creating new health and wellbeing initiatives which meet local priorities.
The Trust
We are a well-established and forward-looking charity with a long and highly regarded record of delivering a broad range of community-based activities and services. The Trust has a clear vision ‘One goal – healthier, happier, stronger communities’ - and our aim is to ‘Expand the Watford FC family by providing opportunities in Hertfordshire and London to enrich people’s lives, create special memories and enable positive futures’.
Our work focuses on the key themes of; Football & Education, Health & Wellbeing, Social Inclusion and Learning & Skills, enhanced by community facilities and underpinned by our promise to deliver accessible opportunities.
Your Roles and Responsibilities, but Not Limited To:
- Lead, develop, and support staff you manage by offering advice, guidance and an inclusive working environment.
- Develop a Trust internal wellbeing group in line with the People Strategy to create a positive and supportive working environment.
- To develop and foster positive relationships with key stakeholders and external agencies at a senior level to implement new health and wellbeing initiatives which meet the Trust’s strategic objectives, as well as supporting local health and wellbeing priorities.
- Take responsibility for developing a Health and Wellbeing Strategy to direct the Trust’s health and wellbeing provision.
- Take responsibility for monitoring programme budgets, funding meetings and liaising with partners throughout the lifetime of projects/initiatives, ensuring that the Trust’s obligations detailed in contracts/SLA’s are met.
- Set appropriate budgets and oversee, manage, and monitor these, to ensure the targets are achieved.
- Work with the Community Director and funding officer to identify and submit relevant grants, funding applications, and tenders/bids for commissioned work.
- Secure funding and increase unrestricted income streams to support on-going programme delivery and sustainability of the department.
- Oversee the implementation of a robust, high-quality data capture process to ensure the department can evidence impact and social value of its programmes through a variety of methods such as reports, case studies, testimonies, media articles, and feedback surveys.
You Must Have:
- Significant experience of line managing, leading and developing staff and volunteers creating a strong team culture and inclusive working environment.
- Success in building relationships both internally and externally, working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders.
- Proven experience of working at management / leadership level.
- Experienced in project management, ability to prioritise and manage multiple workstreams and completing priorities.
- Sound experience of setting and managing budgets.
- Proven track record of securing funding for projects or initiatives including local, regional and national funders through partnership work and / or bid writing.
- Ability to identify trends and analyse data to inform decision making.
- An experience of leading, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) and safeguarding.
- A level 3 (‘A’ Level or equivalent) qualification or higher in a health-related subject, or other relevant subject area.
- A full and valid UK Driving Licence, as well as access to a vehicle for work.
- Influential communicator with a range of audiences, and the ability to use a range of different mediums, with written skills to an excellent standard.
- Ability to work calmly under pressure, meet deadlines and have an attention to detail.
- Excellent negotiation, interpersonal and relationship management skills to build and maintain strong professional relationships and connect with partners priorities.
- Ability to work collaboratively and flexibly as part of a team with differing views and needs.
- Have a flexible approach to work and be able to work unsociable hours (including some evenings and weekends).
You Ideally Would Have:
- Knowledge and understanding of the health priorities across Hertfordshire and Harrow.
- Experience of putting together service level agreements/contracts for project partners.
- Experience of using IT systems to monitor and evaluate the delivery of services.
- Experience of event management.
- Valid Emergency Aid and Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults’ certificates (or willing to complete these prior to commencing in the role).
- Minimum Level 3 Personal Trainer Qualification and GP referral Qualification.
- Educated to Degree Level - Health and Fitness Related.
Benefits of Working for Us:
- Chance to join an award-winning charity and work alongside colleagues who are determined to utilise the positive power of sport, physical activity and learning for social good.
- Friendly working environment
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Investors in People accreditation
- Opportunity to benefit from a range of training and development opportunities
- Free gym usage at our two Community Centres
- Flexible working environment
- 25 days of Annual Leave entitlement plus bank holiday’s
- Trust pension scheme
- Birthday leave
Our Commitment to You
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI):
We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and dynamic working environment by building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more wide-ranging we are, the better our work will be. We are committed to Safeguarding children and adults at risk. The necessary Disclosure and Barring Service check will apply to this post.
Safeguarding:
We provide a safe and secure environment for all. We believe Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & adults is everyone responsibility. Everyone in the organisation has a role to play, to ensure that Trust policies, procedures and practices in regard to safeguarding are followed.
One goal – healthier, happier, stronger communities.





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Facilitator (Young Responders)
1 year FTC
Full time (35 hours pw)
Our offer to you
We pride ourselves in being a great place to work, providing a supportive culture with opportunities to grow and develop your career, achieve a healthy work life balance and to be recognised for the great work you do. You will receive:
- Competitive salary and pension scheme
- 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) - increasing to 38 days over 5 years
- Hybrid, Flexible working
- Cycle to work scheme
- Electric Vehicle Scheme
- Health and Wellbeing portal – access to financial, health and wellbeing support and an Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounts – you will have access to Blue Light and NHS Discounts as well as discounts on mobile phones, gym membership, cinema tickets, restaurants, holidays and shopping
About Us
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team of over 1,200 employees and over 29500 volunteers, united by our goal of saving lives through essential first aid services, training and campaigning. As a charity with rich heritage and a long history of serving humanity, we are proud of our past and excited about creating a healthier, safer, more resilient future.
St John Ambulance works at the heart of communities, supporting and enabling them to access and receive physical and mental health first aid. We do this through developing and providing effective community response and outreach services (e.g. Ambulance response, Falls response and Night Time Economy) and using our longstanding expertise to empower people with vital clinical skills and the confidence to use them (e.g. our Volunteers and Community Advocates, NHS Cadets and Young Responders programmes). There is also a buoyant social enterprise network which delivers first aid training and supplies medical consumables to businesses and consumers.
Job Summary
Young Responders is an exciting project that started delivering street first aid sessions during 2023 as part of St John Ambulance. The project was created to engage and empower young people from diverse communities who face the greatest health inequities to become active health citizens, through practical physical first aid and mental awareness sessions relevant to the challenges they face.
The programme is aimed at young people aged 11 to 25, who would not typically come through our doors delivering first aid training to young people from under-served communities. In 2023 the Young Responders team delivered session to almost 16,000 Young People and over 2024 they aim to reach a further 20,000 Young People, if not more.
Working as part of the team as a Facilitator you will support the growth of the service and be responsible for directly leading and delivering first aid training sessions with community organisations and educational settings. This role will also offer pastoral support to our growing Volunteer team offering mentoring and guidance to those delivering sessions supporting their welfare and wellbeing.
This is a 35 hours per week role and we are looking for someone who is empathetic and feels passion about supporting Young People. The role is to cover London so travel is essential.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- Experience in Youth Work or working with young people in a community context
- Experience of planning and/or the delivery of community-based training
- Experience of safeguarding and willing to undertake Safeguarding training relevant to the role
- Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels, verbally and in writing
- Understanding of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and issues around social mobility
- Ability to work well in a team and able to motivate young people and volunteers
- Due to the nature of the role you will need to hold a full, UK driving licence (maximum 6 points) and have access to your own vehicle
About the Role
- Work collaboratively with the Project Coordinators to plan the delivery of young responder first aid sessions in the community
- Work with the Partnerships Manager to identify and build partnerships with local organisations and educational settings to support project delivery
- Engage with a range of stakeholders both internally and externally to St John Ambulance
- Liaise with the Delivery Teams to promote the project in the community
- Effectively provide pastoral support and guidance to the Volunteer team to ensure their welfare and wellbeing
- Be aware of the contextual safeguarding issues that might arise, raising concerns and supporting young people in accordance with St John Ambulance policy
- Ensure training sessions held in the community are risk assessed and registered as per current St John Ambulance procedures
Please see the job description for more detail (this can be viewed on our website or once you click apply)
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For all other candidates, or St John Ambulance volunteers wishing to apply please apply below
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive high volume of applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Please note: St John does not accept speculative CVs and will only review CVs sent in application for an advertised vacancy.
St John Ambulance are committed to increasing the diversity of our team and making sure we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.At St John, everyone is valued and supported to thrive, we have several networks including Multi Culture, Disability and Accessibility, Pride, Family and Carers and Women’s groups. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and engender a sense of belonging for all, by creating an environment of mutual respect, where we value unique differences and demonstrate authentic allyship. We believe passionately in equality, diversity and inclusion.
The International Organization for Migration in the United Kingdom (IOM UK) delivers a range of programming to support migrants, both in the UK and internationally, including projects focusing on labour migration, migration and development, protection, and community cohesion, as well as provision of immigration advice.
This position will support IOM’s work under the direct supervision of the Programme Coordinator and the overall guidance of the Chief of Mission of IOM UK. Working in close coordination with relevant country offices, units at our HQ in Geneva, Regional Office in Brussels and unit heads at the IOM London, the incumbent will assist in the planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting of relevant migrant support projects managed by IOM London. The incumbent will also liaise with external stakeholders on matters related to communications, project development and reporting as well as may represent IOM in external forums and meetings.
For more details about this role and how to apply, please visit our website: https://unitedkingdom.iom.int/careers
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Are you an energetic, creative, and organised individual with experience in fundraising and partnership development? Do you want to use your skills to help secure the long-term future of our environment and ecosystems?
Join us as we inspire and empower people across Oxfordshire to work together for nature’s recovery.
You will be responsible for:
- Leading income-generation;
- Creating, implementing, and monitoring the Wild Oxfordshire fundraising strategy;
- Managing all aspects of fundraising and income generation working with our Chief Executive, Trustees, volunteers, and staff team; and
- Developing relationships with funders including individuals, trusts, local authorities, funding bodies, and corporates.
Wild Oxfordshire is a charity seeking to create a more natural, resilient, and biodiverse Oxfordshire for the benefit of all. We catalyse change by identifying needs, convening partnerships, and unlocking opportunities for nature recovery action. We collaborate with numerous individuals, communities and organisations, offering expertly curated and inspiring information, bespoke advice, and nature-based solutions.
This is a hybrid role, with an expectation of working in the office an average of two days per week, including Tuesdays. The role is for 21 hours per week.
Please apply with your CV and Covering Letter by 4th May at 23.59. Interviews will be held on Monday19th May, with a planned start date of 1st July or 1st September.
To create a more natural, resilient and biodiverse Oxfordshire. We help catalyse change by identifying conservation needs, supporting nature recovery.
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We are looking for an enthusiastic and talented fundraiser to join a growing international charity in the role of Community Fundraising Officer.
The Charity
This is an exciting time to join the team as they drive a new strategy forwards to widen their presence across the country. They offer great benefits including An international trip to see their work first hand, up to 10% employer contribution, private medical insurance, enhanced maternity/paternity pay scheme, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and free on-site parking.
The Role
Working with the Events & Community Fundraising Coordinator, the successful candidate will be responsible for planning and delivering a varied programme of community fundraising activities. This currently includes a recipe club, fundraising campaigns, online raffle and auctions, and attendance at events, alongside supporting individuals, organisations and groups who are organising fundraising events on behalf of the Trust.
You will design and deliver engaging supporter journeys for all community fundraisers, ensuring maximum fundraising returns.
Answer general enquiries from supporters requesting literature and promotional materials for their fundraising activity.
Distribute community fundraising packs to donors who are holding local events or participating in our fundraising campaigns.
Recruit and manage volunteers, encouraging them to promote the Trust within their local community through event attendance and fundraising initiatives.
Organise volunteer attendance at the Trusts own challenge events and identify appropriate Third Party Events.
Work with the Events & Community Fundraising Coordinator to develop a yearly strategy to grow income from community fundraising in line with the wider strategy.
The Candidate
While prior third sector experience is required, its just as important that the successful candidate has excellent communication skills and strong organisational and administrative abilities.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
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Role: In Memory Executive/Junior Consultant
Reporting to: Head of Fundraising
Salary: £30,000 to £32,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Location: Royal Trinity Hospice – Clapham, London (hybrid) 3 days onsite
Hours of work: 37.5 hours a week
In Memory Giving is an important and sensitive area of hospice fundraising that generates on average £200k of income for Trinity each year. The promotion of our specialist fundraising products and events to the family and friends of deceased patients requires maturity and emotional intelligence. Our In Memory supporters are often loyal long-term supporters who engage with us across many income channels and can become ambassadors for the Hospice and hospice care in general.
In this role you will help families remember and celebrate their loved-ones whilst raising money for the next family that needs Trinity’s care. The In Memory Executive will steward relationships with bereaved family and friends through in-person meetings and written and digital correspondence. They will support them to raise money for the Hospice through their own events and activities that feed into Tribute Funds. The successful candidate will report to the Head of Fundraising and have support from other resources from within the Fundraising team as required. They will promote and manage our various In Memory products (funeral collections, memory tree, tribute funds, etc) whilst identifying opportunities to improve or introduce new products in collaboration with the Head of Fundraising.
The successful candidate will be passionate fundraising and particularly working closely with families who have experienced Trinity’s care to fundraise for future patients and their loved ones.
We will only consider applications via the Charity Job website.
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Playing a relevant and active role in our local community is our core purpose at Chiswick House and Gardens Trust. We recognise that without local people using our green and historic spaces, helping us to care for them and benefitting from them, our future is unsustainable. The role of Community Participation Manager is an opportunity to join an already successful, innovative, and inclusive team and make it even better! Based in our thriving kitchen garden, our community, schools and volunteer programme is ready to grow with new facilities and high demand. Above all, we are here to make a difference to people’s lives.
We are looking for a new colleague that has drive, energy, passion for people and places: somebody that is excited by change and has vision for potential.
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Contract: Fixed Term to 31st December 2028
Hours: Full time
Salary: Full time - £27,560 - £31,800 per annum FTE (Term time – £23,652.68 - £27,291.55)
Shades is a racial justice and faith project that supports schools and churches to be a place of belonging and flourishing for everyone. The project’s activities enable schools and churches to create a safe space for dialogue and learning, empowering children, young people and adults to celebrate diversity, champion difference and put love into action as modelled through the life of Jesus.
The project aims to develop discipleship pathways for children, young people and their families, enabling them to grow in their Christian faith and to belong to a thriving church community.
In response to the exciting growth of the Shades Project, they are looking to appoint three Shades Schools Worker to support the growing opportunities for Christian discipleship, and to embed the Shades ethos in primary and secondary schools and parishes across their diocese.
They welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. A passion for racial justice, the Christian faith and working with children and young people is essential. Experience of working within a racial justice context, although desirable is not essential, given the wide range of training and development opportunities provided.
There is an Occupational Requirement for the post-holder to be a practising Christian, in accordance with Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.
The post will be offered to the successful candidate subject to an enhanced DBS check with barred list check (child workforce), satisfactory references and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
To apply please click the APPLY button. Application should be made via a laptop or desktop rather than a mobile device. Please refer to the job description and person specification for further information.
Closing date: Saturday, 10th May 2025 at Midnight.
Interviews: Tuesday 20th May 2025 in Bury. Further details will be provided to shortlisted candidates.
You may have experience of the following: Christian Discipleship Schools Worker, Racial Justice & Faith Education Worker, Schools & Communities Discipleship Officer, Christian Faith and Racial Justice Facilitator, Schools Engagement and Discipleship Worker, Faith and Diversity Schools Coordinator, Christian Schools Engagement Worker, Faith and Racial Justice Program Coordinator, Christian Faith Outreach and Schools Worker, Racial Justice & Christian Education Worker, etc.
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We are seeking a dynamic Support Worker to provide holistic support to Praxis clients. You will be part of a holistic support service beyond traditional client assistance, focused on enabling people to navigate the immigration and asylum system independently, and empowering people with lived experience to champion their own cause. Your responsibilities will encompass delivering support in areas such as housing, benefits advice, access to education and employment with the assistance of volunteers.
Praxis Community Projects is a dynamic, award-winning human rights charity that supports migrants in crisis or at risk, ensuring their essential human needs are met and that they can overcome the barriers they face. We provide legal advice and a range of welfare support, including group work. We build community, challenge exclusion and discrimination, influence policy, improve services and inspire solidarity with migrants.
The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of the challenges faced by migrants with NRPF and those at risk of homelessness navigating systems, and what they need to overcome these. They will be able to step immediately into a busy advice environment and work independently.
At Praxis, we work to build community, challenge exclusion and discrimination, influence policy and improve services. We advocate and campaign for lasting changes to policy and practice to address the root causes of the issues faced by at-risk migrants.
We are a progressive organisation, committed to an inclusive workplace which reflects our values and the society we want to live in.
We recognise that how you feel about your work is impacted by what is happening in your life outside of work. As a result, we offer generous family leave policies, with equal parental leave, flexible and hybrid working, and enhanced annual leave through our Life Happens and Religious and Reflective Leave policies. We take care of our staff by thinking about their health and wellbeing and offer reflective practice, a Menstrual Champion and a range of policies to support people at work.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from candidates with lived experience of the migration system or who have experienced homelessness.
Having a criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify you from this role. We believe in second chances and assess each application on individual merit. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of background.
Our Attractive Benefits Package Includes
· Culture of flexible and hybrid working (where appropriate)
· 25 days annual leave increasing to 30 with service (plus paid Bank Holidays)
· Equal parental leave (incl. 26 weeks on full pay, eligible after 1 year in post)
· Religious/reflective leave, life happens leave and menstrual leave
· Reflective practice for all frontline roles
· Employee Assistance Programme offers counselling and support 24/7
· Workplace Pension Scheme and Life Assurance (1x annual salary)
· Financial wellbeing support, including payroll savings, signposted advice and hardship loans
If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Recruitment team who will contact you to discuss how we can help.
For further details, please contact Teya Cooper - Support Coordinator.
To apply, send us your CV and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the requirements in the Person Specification. Where relevant, use examples to illustrate how you meet these requirements. Applications will only be accepted with a cover letter.
If you don’t meet every single requirement, but you’re excited about the role and think you could do it well, please apply. We’re happy to consider transferable skills and potential.
To apply, send us your CV and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the requirements in the Person Specification. Where relevant, use examples to illustrate how you meet these requirements. Applications will only be accepted with a cover letter.
If you don’t meet every single requirement, but you’re excited about the role and think you could do it well, please apply. We’re happy to consider transferable skills and potential.
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The International Organization for Migration in the UK (IOM UK) delivers a range of programming to support migrants, both in the UK and internationally, including projects focusing on diaspora engagement, migration and development, protection, and provision of immigration advice.
This position will support IOM’s work under the direct supervision of the Project Manager, in coordination with the Programme Coordinator, and the overall guidance of the Chief of Mission of IOM UK. Working in close coordination with relevant country offices, units at our HQ in Geneva, Regional Office in Brussels and unit heads at the IOM London, the incumbent will assist in the planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting of relevant migrant support projects managed by IOM London, in particular related to diaspora engagement. The incumbent will also liaise with external stakeholders on matters related to communications, project development and reporting as well as may represent IOM in external forums and meetings.
For more details about this role and how to apply, please visit our website: https://unitedkingdom.iom.int/careers
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The charity’s services are funded through statutory contracts and the future of this income is always uncertain. This post is therefore crucial in order to ensure that we can continue to provide ‘added value’ to our commissioned services and maximise the support we offer to our service users.
The post holder will have experience of working within an events or fundraising environment and is responsible for supporting the Director in:
· Planning and delivering all the events from planning agreed, to a high quality and achieving sales targets
· Act as an ambassador for BACKUP in the wider community
· Engage, build and maintain relationships with community organisations and community partners to maximise income and awareness of or charity.
· Increasing the charity’s income and making the organisation more sustainable across all income streams including our Social Enterprise - the coffee van.
· Identifying and seeking support from corporate and individual donors.
· Building on the fundraising that is already in place within the charity – regularly looking at ways to improve and increase support and income.
· Building upon (providing content) the Marketing Strategy for the charity – promoting its work and the need for support through social media.
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