Assistant Programme Manager Jobs

The British Museum is seeking a Finance Assistant to work as part of the Income function of the Finance Department in a world-renowned setting and the most popular tourist attraction in the UK. You will ensure that financial data is accurate, with all income accurately processed, and that the service provided to Museum departments is of a high standard.

Key areas of responsibility:

• Set up new customers and maintain the accuracy and integrity of the customer master file
• Assume responsibility for the upkeep of the sales ledger ensuring the ageing is current and that cash is allocated and matched correct within customer accounts
• Raise sales invoices for all income streams within the Museum group and related entities
• Regularly correspond with customers and maintain an audit trail to ensure effective and efficient credit control across the group
• Develop relationships with all departments to build an understanding of the need for efficient credit controls, whilst maintaining good relations with high profile customers requiring sensitive handling
• Raising of intercompany invoices monthly as requested by management accountants
• Recover, check and input GPC returns to the GL, ensuring compliance with Museum group policy and that all required supporting documents are attached
• Have regard for PCI regulations and take credit card payments as required
• Preparing, completing and filing paperwork timely and accurately
• Perform month end account reconciliations as directed
• Provide accurate and timely analysis, as directed, on the status of outstanding debtors to management to highlight risk areas

Person Specification:

• 5 GCSEs or equivalent.
• Able to work swiftly and accurately with figures, maintaining consistency and accuracy in processing a high volume of transactions.
• IT literate with strong inputting and spreadsheet skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Able to work well with others and take on other work in the department during times of heavy workload or staff absence.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to build strong working relationships within the Museum and with customers.

About the British Museum:

Founded in 1753, the British Museum's remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture. The Museum is a leading visitor attraction, and its world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies, the Sutton-Hoo finds, and the Lewis Chessmen. The Museum also holds an extensive collection of prints and drawings spanning 600 years, including works by the greatest graphic artists such as Dürer, Michelangelo and Rembrandt.

You can view a selection of our impressive collection of prints and drawings in our virtual gallery.

The Museum offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days (rising to 30 days after 10 years' service) plus 2.5 privilege days and plus bank holidays.
• Membership of the civil service defined benefit pension scheme (find out here what benefits a civil service pension provides).
• Free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions
• Participation in private and public Museum activities, including talks by leading curators from around the world and behind-the-scenes opportunities to learn how museums care for and manage their extraordinary collections.
• Interest-free travel, bicycle, and rental deposit loans
• Professional and personal development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts on food and gift shop purchases

Additional details:

For more information about this role, please see the job description.

If you have any additional needs that we should be aware of to support you with your application, please provide details

The British Museum is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from unlawful discrimination or harassment. We value the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to a museum which represents world culture. The Museum is committed to ensuring that no job applicant suffers unlawful discrimination because of any protected characteristics. Our recruitment procedures aim to ensure that individuals are treated because of their relevant knowledge, skills, and experience.

We offer a flexible way of working scheme that allows our employees to work remotely in a way that suits them and the organisation. We welcome questions and conversations at interview stage about how flexible working could work for you. We would typically see this role as working on site 2-3 days a week.

The Museum also adheres to the HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) for pre-employment screening of Civil Servants.

The Job

We are looking for a talented and ambitious Senior Trust Fundraising Manager with proven experience in trust fundraising, and management, to lead our successful Trust Fundraising Team.

The role is based full time at RBLI’s HQ in Aylesford, Kent and provides the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the life and impact of the charity across support for homeless veterans, disability employment and older care.

The postholder line manages two Senior Bid Writers and one Trust Fundraiser, as well as freelancers, securing over £1m annually for varied revenue projects. The projects include:

Lifeworks – RBLI’s award-winning national employability support for unemployed veterans

STEP IN – RBLI’s holistic support for veterans overcoming homelessness

SBMC and BBMC – RBLI’s outstanding social enterprise factories employing 70% workers with disabilities and health conditions

The post holder will lead on the creation of persuasive grant applications and sponsorship proposals, mainly for charitable trusts, lottery and statutory funding opportunities, but also works with the wider fundraising team to support and co-ordinate with major capital, corporate and HNWI approaches.

The Company

Royal British Legion Industries (RBLI) is a national charity that has been helping those in need for over 100 years, providing support to the Armed Forces community, those with disabilities and those who have found themselves unemployed.

Each RBLI division offers a service to help veterans live an independent life with whatever support they require resulting in the successful delivery of a full-care pathway on-site to help veterans of any age or background from across the three services.

Kitchen Assistant
Location: Oxford, OX1 1BP
Salary: £25,550 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time

Role

The Modern Art Café operates Tuesday to Sunday, 11am–6pm, offering light lunches, soups, seasonal specials, and a variety of cakes and pastries. Our menu is carefully planned to minimise waste and adhere to strict budgets.

As a key part of the gallery, the Kitchen Assistant will provide a welcoming atmosphere, high-quality food, and excellent customer service. This is a hands-on role, primarily focused on food and drink preparation and engaging with the public.

Responsibilities

Customer Service

• Deliver excellent service to a diverse customer base, including staff and artists.
• Handle and record customer complaints professionally.

Food & Drink

• Prepare and present café food and drinks to agreed standards.
• Deputise for the Chef Manager, including cooking the lunch menu (including Sundays).
• Maintain attractive displays and follow menu plans.
• Uphold hygiene standards, adhering to a strict cleaning schedule.
• Comply with the Licensing Act 2003 for alcohol sales.
• Engage with management to support business growth.

Health & Safety & Daily Operations

• Follow hygiene policies and ensure kitchen compliance with all regulations (Allergens, CoSHH, HACCP, Fire, Manual Handling).
• Maintain high hygiene levels in line with the Safer Food Better Business manual.
• Complete all required gallery training, including Safeguarding Children Level 2.
• Support waste reduction and procurement in line with the Gallery’s Environmental Strategy.

Staff

• Monitor café staff performance and escalate issues to the Chef Manager as needed.
• Attend regular gallery staff meetings.

Commercial Activities

• Control stock to minimise waste and maintain budgeted margins.
• Track sales data as instructed by the Chef Manager.
• Assist in planning and implementing café improvements.

Person Specification

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong attention to detail and food presentation.
• Previous café cooking experience.
• Proactive and flexible approach to sales and operations.
• Experience in food preparation, cooking, stock management, and cash handling.
• Barista experience, including making a variety of hot drinks.
• Knowledge of allergens and dietary requirements.
• Commitment to excellent customer service.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently, and a strong team player.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Availability for some weekend and evening shifts.
• Interest in contemporary art.

Benefits

Employees are entitled to a staff discount in the Modern Art Oxford Shop and Café. There is an Employee Assistance Programme through Gemelli, and a series of discounts and salary sacrifice schemes through BHN Extras.

Applications must be received by 9.00am Monday 3rd March 2025

Initial interviews planned for w/c 10th March 2025

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

Modern Art Oxford is committed to creating equality of opportunity for all and we value diversity in our team. As part of our Anti-racism Action Plan, we welcome applications from people from the global majority who are under-represented in the workforce in our sector.

No agencies please.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Development Executive in their Mathematical Institute to join us on a fixed term basis until 30 April 2026. The department has a strong platform of fundraising, having raised significant funds for the Andrew Wiles Building and numerous scholarship programmes. There is a great deal of scope to further engage with the Institute’s donor, friends and funding partners, and develop a comprehensive fundraising strategy and programme to sit alongside the Institute’s well established alumni relations and public engagement programme.

About the Role

· Play a crucial role in ensuring that philanthropic income against the core priorities of the MPLS Division and Mathematical Institute rises in a steady and sustainable manner year on year through the identification and engagement of new potential donors and the successful acquisition of new gifts.

· Implement solicitation strategies to secure major gift and legacies support (typically between £500,000 and £1,000,000) often working jointly with a senior academic.

· Identify prospective donors with whom the University will aim to develop significant philanthropic relationships and build a robust prospect pipeline.

· Be able to understand academically complex projects and explain and promote them to potential, non-specialist donors.

About You

· Proven fundraising experience in a complex organisation and direct involvement in securing major gifts or corporate partnerships

· An ability to think both strategically and tactically about the relations between potential donors and fundraising goals

· An ability to provide specialist expertise in the area of major gift giving, and to develop a long-term strategy for the solicitation of principal gifts

· A passion for science or maths.

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.

Do you have excellent administrative and stakeholder engagement skills? Are you keen to develop your ability to support projects?  If so, our AI Coordinator & Stakeholder Engagement role may be the opportunity for you.

We are the UK’s leading gynaecological cancer charity and as part of our work we deliver a unique nurse information service called Ask Eve. This service is run by nurses. Over the past 5 years, contact to the service has grown steadily and in the past year has experienced an unprecedented increase in demand (particularly following the closure of Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust in May 2024, leading to a 1141% increase in cervical-related queries).

To address the growing pressure on the service, we have secured funding to develop an AI tool to enhance efficiency, expand capacity, and improve accessibility. This AI tool will help triage and manage simple queries, allowing our specialist nurses to focus on more complex cases, ultimately improving the quality and timeliness of support provided to individuals concerned about their gynaecological health. 

We now have an exciting, fixed term opportunity for a highly motivated and confident coordinator with strong stakeholder engagement and project coordination skills.  The successful candidate will be proactive and highly organised, supporting the Eve’s evolving AI tool, supporting the establishment of a stakeholder panel and the launch of ChatBot function.

Our ambition is to ensure that The Eve Appeal is the leading provider of expert, evidence-based gynaecological cancer prevention information. We know that utilising AI is part of the solution to creating scalable, personalised and tailored information which reaches every person who needs us. We are recruiting for project assistant who will support this exciting new programme.

We have the ambition to ensure that everyone who needs it, can access the information they need to look after their gynaecological health. Do you have the ambition to help get us there?

No formal qualifications are needed for this role, nor is previous charity sector experience and we encourage everyone with the appropriate skills, experience and potential to apply.

To apply please upload an up-to-date CV along with a cover letter, of no more than two A4 pages, detailing your suitability for the role. Only applications with a cover letter will be considered.

BGCI is seeking to appoint a Conservation Assistant Officer to support the delivery of BGCI’s tree conservation programme. Part of this role will include gathering data from our global network on current conservation actions for threatened tree species to help prioritise where future conservation efforts are needed. The data is collated in the Conservation Action Tracker that can be viewed via BGCI’s GlobalTree Portal. The appointed person will also support the delivery and expansion of BGCI’s conservation planning work for threatened tree species. Candidates for this post will be self-motivated, demonstrate an interest in plant conservation and have a record of data collection and report writing. They will support the facilitation of multi-stakeholder workshops and therefore must have good social and listening skills.

About BGCI

Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) is a membership organisation and a global network for plant conservation located in Kew, United Kingdom with regional, bureaux in China, Kenya, Singapore, and the USA. Our membership comprises over 900 botanical institutions working in plant conservation - botanic gardens, arboreta, NGOs, restoration organisations, government, and universities - in over 120 countries all around the world. We work with this extensive network of members, and the wider conservation community, to use our collective knowledge and hands on expertise to reverse the threat of extinction facing plants and to secure plant diversity for the well-being of people and the planet.

BGCI provides support to its members in many different ways: we are an advocate for the botanic garden community, promoting the role of botanic gardens in plant conservation policy, practice and education; we connect people, co-ordinating efforts and bringing people together to exchange ideas; we are a knowledge hub, providing training, learning resources and professional support; and we provide funding and technical support to efforts aimed at saving plants.

BGCI also leads a programme of practical work on threatened tree species, including coordinating action for specific taxonomic groups of trees via Global Conservation Consortia and working with partners on the ground to design and deliver projects for threatened tree species.

Person Specification

BGCI is seeking to appoint a self-motivated person with a strong interest and knowledge of plant conservation approaches. They will need good social and listening skills. Candidates for this post will have a proven record of data collation, report writing and attention to detail. The post holder will demonstrate an understanding of working with multicultural and multinational institutions and structures.

Application Process

If you are interested in this role, please send us your CV and a cover letter (two pages maximum), explaining your motivation for the role and providing examples and evidence of how you are suitable for the position.

Closing date for applications is 25 February 2025

The interviews will be conducted online/in person 12 - 14 March 2025

BGCI is committed to putting equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our organisation. We are committed to ensuring a working environment in which all individuals are free from discrimination and in which opportunities are equal to all. We encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly those underrepresented within our sector.

What we offer:

At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:

• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
• An extra day off for your birthday
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression

About the role:

Due to the requirements of the role, you will be required to work from the Southampton office for all shifts.

As a Triage & Early Interventions Officer Assistant you will:

• Assist the caseworker in answering the telephone and contacting clients as required
• Update and maintain manual and computerised database and case management systems and records in accordance with the service's internal policies/procedures and organisational standards
• Assist the caseworker with navigation around the building, including greeting outside the entrance and escorting to desk.
• Communicate with victim's in a written format, including text, email and letter under the guidance of the caseworker.
• Assist with the care and support of the guide dog assigned to support the caseworker

You will need:

• Effective verbal/written communication and numerical skills.
• Excellent IT skills and experience of using all packages in the standard Microsoft Office suite and case management systems/databases.
• Excellent record keeping skills with a focus on quality and accuracy.
• Experience of working in a client focused service area or setting.
• Understanding and knowledge of equal opportunities and diversity

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details. Please note you will need be expected to match the TEIO holiday a minimum of 60% of the time.

About Us:

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.

As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

We look forward to hearing from you.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.

Contract: Fixed-Term – 6 months 
Hours: 5 days / 37.5 hrs -week 
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 PA- pro rata 
Start date: ASAP, March 2025 (until August) 
Location: Hybrid, 3 days in central London offices 
Reporting to: Head of Grants and Impact 

We Are Global’s Make Some Noise 

Make Some Noise is Global’s official charity which supports crucial grassroots projects across the UK through funding and development. Our goal is to make sure that nobody is left facing life’s toughest challenges alone. We raise money and awareness of the biggest issues affecting society, harnessing the power and reach of Global’s radio brands including Capital, Heart, Classic FM, Smooth, LBC, Radio X, Capital XTRA and Gold. To date, we've supported 480 UK charities, helping over 200,000 lives in communities right across the UK.

Your Role: Senior Grants Manager 

We are looking for a motivated person to join our grant team for six months to support us in our efforts to harness opportunities for small charities in the UK through funding, learning and development opportunities, awareness-raising activities and in-kind donations. This exciting projects-led role will help the team deliver several strategic projects. You will: 

Lead the delivery of a new initiative for Small Charity Week 2025 (23-27th June) - partnering with Big Give and NCVO to deliver an exciting match-funding campaign. Working to a high level of independence, you will utilise your expertise in the grantee selection, running decision-making panels, grant management, and evaluation of grants, as well as help optimise the campaign’s delivery, and impact through charity/beneficiary storytelling. 

Support the Head of Grants and Impact to deliver an engaging and impactful Learning and Development Programme to facilitate collaboration, connection and learning amongst small charities professionals. 

As a member of the Grants Team, contribute to the other key deliverables for the year working together with internal and external stakeholders to innovate and deliver outstanding activities. 

Key Responsibilities 

Grant Selection and Decision-Making: 

• Own the coordinate and participate in the partnership panel(s) to complete the second stage of the grant selection and decision-making process.
• Ensure funding is distributed equitably across geographic regions, cause areas, and underrepresented communities, aligned with the partners’ funding priorities. 

Grantee Relationship Management: 

• Act as point person for grantees and address queries efficiently and equitably post funding distribution 

Impact Measurement and Reporting: 

• Contribute to the creation of the evaluation report, capturing key insights and outcomes, including narrative and quantitative data. 

Storytelling and Communications: 

• Identify and source impactful stories from grantees for Small Charity Week marketing and communications campaign activities. 
• Input and advice on strategies to maximise the engagement of grantees in storytelling while respecting their resource constraints. 

Managing Learning and Development Opportunities:

• Work collaboratively with partners and GMSN’s internal team to deliver meaningful and engaging learning and development opportunities for GMSN grantees.

Administrative and Financial Oversight: 

• Ensure all grants are accurately recorded in Salesforce or other systems as required. 
• Coordinate with GMSN’s finance team to oversee timely disbursement of funding payments and reimbursements to grantees. 
• Oversee the scheduling, sign-up, travel and accommodation arrangements for charities attending learning and development opportunities.

What You’ll Need 

• A proactive attitude and the ability to work to a high level of independence as part of a collaborative and supportive team. 
• Experience in grant-making, particularly with small charities or community-led organisations. 
• Experienced in delivering projects as a consortium. 
• Strong understanding of equitable funding practices and the challenges facing small charities. 
• Expertise in impact measurement, reporting, and storytelling within the charitable sector. 
• Practical know-how of developing capacity-building learning and development opportunities and community coordination. 
• Ability to thrive in a multi-faceted role, be well-organised, able to prioritise, and manage a busy and varied workload. 
• Proven ability to manage relationships with grantees and external partners. 
• Familiarity with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) and grant administration processes. 
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. 

What You’ll Love About This Role 

Think Big: Deliver impactful initiatives supporting the amazing work of small charities across the UK and driving meaningful change. 

Own It: Take full ownership of the Small Charity Week shaping this project with real autonomy. 

Keep it Simple: Streamline processes and ensure efficiency in grant distribution and grant management, making a tangible difference for small charities. 

Better Together: Work alongside a passionate and supportive team, collaborating with internal colleagues and external partners to achieve collective success.

What You Can Expect From Us 

• Respect for the individuality, uniqueness, and value of each person with whom we work. 
• Enjoy the camaraderie of a team that is both enjoyable and goal-orientated, fostering a workplace with driven colleagues who are committed to a supportive work environment. 
• A team committed to your personal and professional development, ensuring your growth and success in the team. 
• Personalised onboarding plan and support, IT, and other necessary work equipment, ensuring seamless integration into your role. 

Everyone Is Welcome 

We believe that true impact comes from embracing diversity. We are committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive environment where everyone—regardless of background, identity, or lived experience—feels valued and empowered. 

We know that stronger communities are built on different perspectives, experiences, and voices, and we actively encourage applications from people of all ethnicities, genders, disabilities, sexual orientations, faiths, and socio-economic backgrounds. 

Fixed Term 6-9 months Maternity Cover Contract

Salary: £28,334 based on 37.5 hours per week (open to part time option with pro rata salary)

Working hours: Monday – Friday (between 9 am and 6 pm)

Hybrid working arrangement (2-3 days per week office based)

Location: Putney SW15

 Looking for a new challenge for 2025?

 Want to play a vital role in supporting the work of managers and key workers working with young people looked after and leaving care?

 Exciting news- we now have an opening within our People Development Team!

This post is ordinarily working full time and based at Putney office base where we have a Training suite. In practice this means working in the office 2-3 days pw as required for on site management of our in person training events and other Team activities, with a working from home arrangement on other days. We would consider part time working for this role subject to accommodating the needs of the work.

ABOUT US

Our vision is for every child and young person to be safe, loved and happy, to achieve their potential and have a bright future.

St Christopher's is a leading charity for children and young people and we are proud of our history for providing fostering, children's homes and a range of innovative leaving care services across the UK & Isle of Man.  We have a passionate commitment to our young people, placing them at the centre of everything we do.  We provide positive life experiences for young people who are unable to sustain a placement in their parental or foster home.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Are you an ‘all’ rounder who has excellent organizational and administration skills, while at the same time loves working directly with a wide variety of people, and wants to support  the performance , learning and development of our staff?

Your responsibilities will include the coordination, scheduling and administration of induction and training activities including qualifications, internal training, and mandatory training courses delivered by external providers.

Your induction will include learning about compliance training requirements in the residential social care sector and the use of our HR database system.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL IDEALLY HAVE:

· The ability to plan and co ordinate training events to match the needs of the workforce in a systematic way

· Understanding  of working with Training providers and Training platforms

· The ability to work as part of a team, forging and sustaining effective working relationships across the organisation and with our external training providers

· Understanding of HR processes of Induction, probation, Supervision and Appraisal

· Excellent communication skills and an ability to adapt your method / style of communication

· Ability to work independently and to meet deadlines in a compliance /regulated setting

· The ability to plan, monitor and record activities using IT skills including ability to work with Information systems and Excel

WHAT YOU SHOULD EXPECT FROM US

· Competitive salary.

· A friendly working environment, a fun, open and honest culture.

· 25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years’ service, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata.

· Contributory pension scheme, Enhanced Maternity and Company Sick Scheme.

· BUPA Employee Assistance Programme, offering counselling, financial advice and legal support.

· Interest-free season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme.

· Discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK.

· Discretionary Funded Training Programs.

· Employee Awards based on performance and length of service.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

At St Christopher’s we are committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people in our care. During the recruitment process you will be expected to complete an online application form to ensure we capture essential information to meet legislation, best practice and vetting requirements.

Applicants will ideally already be on the DBS Update Service; if this is not the case St Christopher's will carry out a DBS (police) check prior to starting.

Your online application must include a supporting statement addressing the criteria stated in the Person Specification. For the full Job Description and Person Specification please visit out website. 

For more information or assistance during the application process, please visit our website.

Closing date: TBC

Interview date: TBC  (Interviews will be in person in our Head Office in Putney, SW London)

St Christopher’s is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We particularly encourage applications from males, people from ethnic backgrounds and older candidates, who are currently under-represented within our Central Services.

Job title: Patient Support & Advocacy Officer
Reporting to: Regional Project Manager
Location: Based at home, situated across the South West Scotland region including regular travel to assigned renal units in Ayrshire and Dumfries & Galloway 
Hours: 17.5 hour per week. Must be sufficiently flexible to work irregular hours as demanded by the requirements of the post.
Contract: Fixed term post until the end of May 2026
Salary: £28,629 pa full time equivalent

An opportunity to provide practical, emotional, and financial support for anyone affected by chronic kidney disease. You will engage with kidney patients, their families, and carers as a source of information, support, and advocacy, in order to improve care and wellbeing outcomes for patients.

This may be in the hospital or other care setting, on the phone, online or face-to-face in a mutually acceptable public place.

The role will cover the main renal units and satellite dialysis units across your designated area in Ayrshire and Dumfries & Galloway. Frequent travel and attendance is expected at some sites.

Responsibilities

• With support, establish the Kidney Care UK Patient Support & Advocacy Service in the region so patients, their families, carers and professionals to access independent support on social, financial, health advocacy and wellbeing
• Be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of the Patient Support & Advocacy Service across the region and the effective management of a caseload. This involves regular attendance at renal clinics in the region, building relationships with health and care professionals and being available for patients in the renal unit, on the phone or online, or to meet at a mutually convenient public location
• To support patients to build the skills and confidence needed to positively navigate the challenges presented by health, social care, benefits, and financial support pathways, and to overcome barriers and promote independence
• To support patients to connect with services to ensure that they are engaged in shared decision making and that their voice is central to shaping the care and support they receive
• To raise awareness of Kidney Care UK and the benefits of the Patient Support & Advocacy Service amongst kidney patients, their families, carers, and professionals across the region
• To be a primary source of, or gateway to, local information and access to:
◌ Kidney Care UK Money & Energy Advice services, supporting income maximisation
◌ Kidney Care UK Patient Grants programme, raising awareness of the programme and supporting applications
◌ Kidney Care UK Counselling Service and other appropriate services to meet patients emotional and psychological needs
◌ Reliable and accurate patient information relating to kidney disease, patient pathways, models of care, and patient choice
◌ Benefits and finances, including employment, housing, and grants from charities including Kidney Care UK benefits and welfare service

• To provide insight on patients’ concerns and unmet needs to inform Kidney Care UK research, campaigns, and new service development activity
• To maintain patient records to allow effective reporting on key performance indicators about patient activity and service outputs
• Identify and create relationships with key services and professionals across the region, to ensure patients, their families, and carers can easily access the Patient Support & Advocacy Service
• To work in a way that respects the personal, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of the individual and maintains the confidentiality of information they may have shared with you

Administrative Assistant – Volunteering (12-month FTC)

Location: Shaw House, 27 West Way, Oxford, OX2 0QH
Salary: £26,000
Department: Volunteering
Job Type: Full time
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract

RABI is the farmers charity. At the core of RABI’s mission is the commitment to address the individual needs of farming people across England, Wales and Northern Ireland through practical, financial and emotional support.

The charity’s expert mental health support builds emotional resilience to help farming people feel better equipped to tackle the many uncertainties and challenges they face today, whilst its grants empower farming people to become financially resilient.

RABI’s financial support includes targeted, emergency cost-of-living grant campaigns including its Return to School and Winter Fuel campaigns. The charity has provided around £1/4 billion of direct financial support to the farming community over the past 25 years.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Microsoft Dynamics CRM

• Support the Volunteer Development Manager in co-ordination of new processes and their delivery to the team.
• Take notes at CRM development meetings and put agreed processes or ways of working into “How to” crib sheets.
• Deliver training demonstrations of new agreed processes that relate to the crib sheets to support the wider volunteering team.
Volunteer Journey and Recruitment Support
• Support the Volunteering Development Manager and RABI communications team with Volunteer Recruitment campaigns with coordination to raise the profile of RABI volunteering and attract new interest.
• Co-ordinate RABI approach to national initiatives such as Volunteers Week and the Big Help Out.
• Support and co-ordinate the development of opportunities to involve new volunteers – including events volunteers, volunteer ambassadors, ‘micro’ volunteering opportunities etc.
• Work closely with the wider team to support existing committees to attract new volunteers and evolve their approach to involve more people.
• Support the development of planning and delivery of events / meetings to bring the volunteer community together – to recognise achievements and collaborate.
• Work with the support of the Volunteering Development Manager to ensure that RABI volunteering is accessible, inclusive, safe and enjoyable.
• Support the introduction and ongoing management of systems to support volunteering and volunteer management.
• Develop and lead the centralised onboarding of volunteers, including references and (where applicable) DBS and other checks to ensure appropriate compliance.
• Support the development of volunteer induction and training across the volunteer network.

Administration

• Support the team with questions or clarification they may need on development updates or new processes.
• Accurately support the development of process documents and implementation of volunteering documents such but exclusive to staff templates, surveys, charts, processes documents, guidance sheets, wright content for newsletters, and update report edits.
• Contribute to future plans for the development of the volunteering strategy.
• Produce reports and evaluation on key metrics to support volunteering development and to ensure RABI volunteering complies with all regulatory and legal requirements.

General

• Maintain good working relationships with the volunteering team and wider teams, working cross-functionally to ensure collaboration across directorates.
• Work with the wider Volunteering team and other departments, to support and embed the volunteer journey and good practice in volunteer management.
• Work closely with the Operations / Support team to support local committees with questions and guidance linked to volunteering.
• Comply with RABI’s Health and Safety Policy, Data Protection Policy and to protect your own and others’ health, safety and welfare.
• Take responsibility for professional development, working with your line manager to identify training that will support growth in the role.
• Promote the Charity’s work. Attending external meetings and events in agreement with your manager.
• Perform any other reasonable task as required by your manager.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Essential

• Good attention to detail.
• Experience of working with CRM systems and data input.
• Ability to work to agreed deadlines.
• Excellent communicator, including face-to-face, in writing and via remote communications.
• A positive and creative approach to work.
• Ability to record, analyse and evaluate large amounts of data.
• Self-motivated and confident in working both independently and in a team environment.
• Good written and numeracy skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively, prioritise workload and plan ahead.
• Working in a sometimes-pressurised environment, responding rapidly to changing needs.
• Good IT skills, digital tools, marketing and social media platforms.

Desirable

• Experience working within a charity.
• Experience of supporting the implementation of change including new systems to support staff.
• Able to challenge and accept constructive feedback through reflective practice.
• Be resilient and open to change in a developing department, and able to adapt to those changes.
• Understanding of Data Protection and volunteer management compliance and best practice.
• Experience of working Microsoft Dynamics CRM.

BENEFITS:

• Enrolment to Nest on commencement of employment and the opportunity to join RABI’s group pension scheme with Standard Life where RABI make contributions equivalent to 10% of your basic salary, provided you make a personal contribution of 5%.
• Life assurance from day one.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.

REF-219759

Location: Based in St Giles office in Wrexham with frequent travel across Wales.

Ref: PWTL-252

St Giles Trust is a Charity helping people facing severe disadvantages to find jobs, homes, and the right support they need. We help them to become positive contributors to local communities and wider society. We passionately believe everybody is capable of changing their lives. Our mission is we empower people to overcome injustices for themselves, their families and their local communities – we achieve this through offering support from someone who has been there. Our peer-led services form the backbone of our work.

You will be part of a multi-agency team providing person-centered support focusing on holistically addressing a range of personal wellbeing issues faced by service users referred by the Probation Service. Interventions will focus on addressing the following: 

• Support around families and other significant relationships 
• Support to reduce social isolation and improve decision-making/lifestyle choices 
• Support with emotional wellbeing
• Provide through the gates support for those leaving prison.

You will be part of a comprehensive name of the team/function service delivering across St Giles Trust that is mindful of, and promotes our Vision, Mission, Values, and strategic aims. 

We positively encourage applications if you have previously worked on a client-led support project, have had personal adverse experiences such as homelessness, substance misuse, debt, involvement with gangs etc. This will include experience of the criminal justice system, having served a prison sentence, or still be serving a prison sentence in a prison. You will need to demonstrate how your lived experience supports your ability to carry out the role to the benefit of the clients we work with. 

The role involves supporting the management of HMPPS Contracts delivering Personal Wellbeing services across Wales, based in Wrexham with frequent travel. It requires managing a team, ensuring compliance with performance indicators, and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders. 

(1) Key Deliverables

• Provide operational management across one or more contracts awarded by the HMPPS to deliver Personal Wellbeing services in Wales.
• Provide leadership and operational management to a team of Personal Wellbeing Coaches (PWBC) and Peer Advisor volunteers employed in the delivery of the contracts.
• Set performance objectives with PWBC’s and monitor progress ensuring compliance with contractual performance indicators and quality improvement, ensuring St Giles Wise partnership meets all its targets and outcomes.
• Monitor and manage all aspects of delivery and performance to ensure compliance with policy and procedures including safeguarding of staff, service users and the wider public.
• Develop and maintain a strong working relationship with local Wales Probation managers and staff as well as other external stakeholders e.g. prison managers, ensuring communication channels are positive and effective.
• Manage partnerships including local and national delivery partners, spot purchase providers and any agencies with whom we are developing referral arrangements.
• Manage and co-ordinate allocated resources including volunteers and spot purchase funds.
• Provide management and oversight of allocated contract budgets.
• Ensure there is a safe and trusting working environment for staff with a culture which is aligned with St Giles Wise values and facilitates a supportive and constructive relationship with service users.
• Work closely with other St Giles Wise Managers to ensure consistency of approach and sharing of best practice.
• Provide regular reports in a range of formats to Personal Wellbeing Manager.
• Monitor use of the Customer Approved Database including regular reports on usage to ensure accuracy and timeliness of inputting by teams.
• Support the management and delivery of our weekday telephone helpline (5pm-8pm) and occasional Saturday drop-ins safely and effectively.
• Positively represent the St Giles Wise partnership in all external meetings including conferences, seminars, and other events.
• Proactively adopt a learning approach to the role, improving skills and knowledge to continue providing a high-quality service for service users.
• Understand and adhere to all SGW policy and procedures including diversity, health and safety, safeguarding, and data protection. 

(2) Knowledge & Experience

Experience 

• Experience of managing and supervising staff to successfully deliver services with KPI’s, quality standards and/or targets. (A) 
• Experience of working in or managing services supporting male offenders including young adults whether in community or prison settings (A) 
• Experience of working in or managing services supporting challenging people, for example people who have complex needs, people who are reluctant to discuss their needs, and people who are angry and confused (A) 
• Experience in working in or managing multi-agency partnerships working towards common objectives and outcomes.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to lead large teams across a wide geographical area and achieve contracted outcomes to expected standards (A). 
• Ability to coach and mentor staff to motivate and facilitate optimum performance in a team; encourage them to find innovative, safe ways to work with service users to identify and find informed solutions to the challenges faced by them (A) 
• Ability to create and communicate performance and budgetary reports in a variety of formats.
• Strong IT skills including proven experience of using Word, Excel, and Outlook in a similar work environment.  This includes ability to use online video communication platforms (eg. Microsoft Teams, Zoom) 
• Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills including ability to develop strong professional working relationships (A) 
• Ability to develop and maintain a workplace environment which is both safe, supportive, enabling your colleagues and service users to thrive.
• Ability to coach volunteers and facilitate their assistance in delivering interventions with service users 
• Ability to be a flexible and co-operative member of a team 
• Ability to work resiliently under pressure, meet deadlines, work on own initiative and part of a team.  (A) 

Qualifications

Management Qualification including ILM at a minimum level 3 preferable but not essential.

We will provide the following resources to assist in the successful achievement of the responsibilities outlined above: 

• On-going and targeted learning and development that will support and enable you to deliver the role to a high standard
• A full induction
• Continuous support and supervision including reflective practice to develop your learning and skills as a practitioner 
• Professional development and support of a recognised qualification of project management or something similar.
• Support, development and improvement in presenting and communication skills & techniques. Understanding of different communication styles for different audiences.
• Development and exposure towards bid writing & development within the organisation.

(3) About Us

In St Giles, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, advice and counseling service, season ticket loan and much more.

We are an equity and inclusion-confident employer. We welcome all applications and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi-heritage) and those who identify as disabled, nonresponsive, or neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation.

St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.

Closing Date: 11 p.m. on 17 August 2025 

We will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to close this position at any time. 

Centre 404 is a leading charity with an excellent strong reputation for providing high quality support and services to people with learning disabilities and their families.  Based in North London, we currently work across eight London boroughs.

Following expert consultation, we are now seeking an experienced, solution-focussed Head of Finance and IT to join our Senior Management Team. This role oversees the financial operations and drives the development of our integrated IT strategy, ensuring first-class financial and IT service across the organisation.

In this role you will ensure timely and accurate management and financial reporting across the organisation, fostering a culture of financial accountability and ensuring that all stakeholders have a sense of co-ownership of this; working closely with the senior management team you will support grant applications to ensure that the terms and conditions of these grants are understood and complied with. You will also manage our cloud-based IT services to support the delivery of our strategic plan, ensuring best value IT across the organisation.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or CIPFA) with a solid understanding of IT systems management. They will have proven experience in both financial and IT leadership roles, working closely with senior managers and collaborating with a range of internal and external stakeholders at senior levels. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to present complex financial data to diverse audiences to ensure the organisation's financial sustainability. Experience in the charity sector and in developing financial strategy is essential for this role.

In return, the post holder will benefit from being part of a well-established and supportive finance function and Senior Leadership Team. 

Full details of the role are outlined in the job description and background information. 

Closing date: Please note, applications will be shortlisted and interviewed on a rolling basis.

Centre 404 is dedicated to staff development and we will provide a detailed induction and on-going training and support. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and the children we support, and we are looking to recruit people who share these values. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS check, proof of eligibility to work in the UK and two satisfactory references.

We are dedicated to providing a meaningful and rewarding work environment, as well as offering a range of perks and benefits for our staff to enjoy.

Centre 404 is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Charity ref number 299889

About Us

We all need a purpose and want to make a difference in life. At Princess Alice Hospice, you’d have that opportunity. We are one of the top ten adult hospices in the UK, providing specialist palliative care and support to a community of more than a million people living in Surrey, south west London and Middlesex. However, we don’t take our success for granted and are constantly challenging ourselves to do better.

As we look ahead with our 2030 plans, our vision remains the same - placing people at the heart of everything we do. In these times of uncertainty and change, our plans empower us to adapt and evolve while staying true to our long-term vision - meeting the ever-growing demand for our expertise and compassion. Our I CARE values – Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence guide everything we do, and we’d expect that you’d embrace and live up to them.

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced and commercially astute retail leader to develop and execute a retail strategy that drives sales and profit growth whilst building a strong and collaborative culture and demonstrating a passion for outstanding customer experience. Working to the Director of Income Generation, you will be expected to lead, inspire and motivate teams to deliver excellence across all aspects of our retail business and ensure effective communication, support and cross-departmental working between the Hospice, shops and wider income generation teams.

About You

• An experienced retail leader who has worked at a senior leadership level in a commercial and/or charity retail environment
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of the retail multi-site, small shop environment
• Experience in developing and executing strategies and budgets to deliver growth
• A proven track record in motivating, inspiring and building empowered teams
• A commercial mindset with the ability to spot opportunities for growth
• Proven people leadership skills and abilities including shaping and influencing teams, performance management and coaching/mentorship
• Strong financial skills with the ability to analyse and interpret management accounts, sales and KPI information
• Resilience, patience and persistence especially when implementing change.

As well as our competitive salary package and the opportunity of joining an organisation where you will be able to make a difference, we also offer a range of great benefits, which include:

• 27 days’ annual leave, plus recognised public holidays – rising to 29 days after 5 years’ service and 33 days after 10 years’ service (pro rata for part time)
• Training support and development opportunities
• Free onsite parking
• Subsidised meals at onsite canteen
• Employee Assistance Programme – promoting staff wellbeing
• Access to Blue Light Card discount
• Access to Pension Scheme
• Excellent changing facilities (with showers) 
• Wellbeing - We provide a programme of activities, opportunities and guidance to inspire and support our employees to live a healthy life, at home and at work

92% of our colleagues say they feel they’re making a real and valuable difference to the lives of the individuals - and their families and friends - we all care for. Find more meaning from your work and be the difference at moments that really matter.

At Princess Alice Hospice we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity. We are fully committed to equality of opportunities, and we warmly welcome applications from all backgrounds and cultures.

For further information and details on how to apply, please visit our website for further details.

For an informal and confidential discussion, please visit our website for further details.

At Princess Alice Hospice we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity. We are fully committed to equality of opportunities, and we warmly welcome applications from all backgrounds and cultures.

We are signed up to the Disability Confident scheme and we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. We are a place where you can be you.

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All of our vacancies except from retail are subject to a relevant DBS check.