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Gladrags are seeking a proactive, organised, person-centred individual to play a key role in growing our vibrant costume service.

Collaborating closely with the Director, you will have responsibility to: 

• oversee the day-to-day operations of the costume store and related community activities

• deliver a welcoming, differentiated, efficient customer experience

• supervise an alternating volunteer team of 8-10 people daily 

This public-facing, team-oriented role suits someone who thrives in a busy, creative environment and enjoys working with a variety of people. You’ll be solution-focused, adaptable, and capable of managing daily operations while maintaining a positive, inclusive atmosphere. You will have experience in coordinating a team, customer service and overseeing projects. You will have the opportunity to explore professional development in this role, bring fresh ideas to Gladrags and contribute to various initiatives that align with your expertise and interests, which may include: 

• Advancing our sustainability initiatives 

• Contributing to human resources efforts 

• Coordinating outreach activities 

• Curating vintage pop-ups and supporting online sales 

About us 

Gladrags is a Brighton-based charity offering sustainable costume resources and expertise for projects rooted in community, education, wellbeing, and the Arts. We provide subsidised costume hire, and outreach activities that further support the community. We’re proud to resource a wide customer base, from grassroots arts groups and local schools to professional theatre and film companies and are committed to creating an inclusive environment.  

Key Responsibilities

• Work with the Director to guide a volunteer team to run the costume store, balancing daily duties, volunteer interests, and efficient service.

• Oversee excellent customer service, including costume guidance, managing the hire process and providing a welcoming, differentiated experience.  

• Handle bookings, customer communications, and front-of-house administration. 

• Develop systems and documents to enhance customer service and operations. 

• Support the Volunteer Coordinator with onboarding, training, and development of volunteers. 

• Work with the Director to progress the organisation’s sustainability goals and activities. 

• Assist with community outreach activities, including children’s dress-up and reminiscence events.

• Collaborate with other members of a small management team on strategic planning and policy development.

• Represent Gladrags externally and build key relationships with customers and stakeholders.

​Please view the jobs page on our website for further details.

Role purpose 

• Deliver support to schools and colleges to enable them to take a whole school approach to combat sexism and sexual harassment – including delivering teacher training, student workshops and intensive support meetings and developing resources. 

• Deliver the Awards Scheme to recognise and reward schools and colleges that take outstanding action to combat sexism and sexual harassment. 

• Write a report on tackling sexism and sexual harassment in the education system and undertake lobbying activities to encourage government and educational institutions to implement report recommendations.
   

Job details 

Job title: Programme Coordinator (Schools) 

Reports to: Acting Director 

Salary: £32,000 pro rata 

Hours: Part-time; 21 hours per week (flexible hours - can be worked on 3 days or spread across 4 or 5 days) 

Location: Flexible (home working, based in our co-working space in London or hybrid). Occasional office attendance desirable (e.g. once a month). Some travel to schools and other venues across the UK will be required (expenses will be paid for travel, excluding travel to the office). 

Status and contributions: Fixed term contract until end of June 2026 with a two-month probationary period. There may be the possibility of this being extended, subject to funding. UK Feminista will make pension contributions of 5% of gross salary. 

The post-holder will work in a small team, reporting to the Acting Director and working alongside the Senior Programme Manager (Commercial Sexual Exploitation). 
 

About UK Feminista 

UK Feminista works for a society in which women and girls live free from sexism and violence. We campaign for systemic change so that women can enjoy their rights as enshrined in the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. We exist to tackle the root causes of sex inequality.   

As part of our vision and in line with our partners, UK Feminista recognises prostitution, pornography and lap dancing as forms of commercial sexual exploitation. We further recognise a woman’s right to access a legal, free, safe abortion as fundamental to women’s reproductive rights.

Our values:  

• Feminist - We are a feminist organisation which recognises and actively works against discrimination.  

• Collectivism – We are compassionate and acknowledge our mutual responsibility to support one another, stay connected, share knowledge and contribute to collective efforts.   

• Adaptable – We work flexibly and dynamically, taking initiative and staying curious so we can learn from each other and respond to our changing environment.  

• Professionalism – We are a passionate team of experts motivated to deliver high quality, evidence-based campaigns with integrity. We are committed to collaborating with other experts and working to amplify the voices of survivors.  

• Ambitious – We are bold and ambitious for change in society. We are also ambitious for our people, who we support to develop and thrive.  
   

Our current strategic priorities: 

1. Combating commercial sexual exploitation – our long-term goal is that the government adopts laws to effectively combat commercial sexual exploitation and support victim-survivors.  

We work with survivors, policy makers and practitioners to combat commercial sexual exploitation. We provide the Secretariat for the UK Parliament’s All-Party Parliamentary Group on Commercial Sexual Exploitation. We also provide the Secretariat for A Model For Scotland and the Co-Secretariat for Not For Sale. 

2. Tackling sexism and sexual harassment in schools and colleges – our long-term goal is that all schools and colleges take effective action against sexism and sexual harassment. 

We conduct research, provide training and resources to schools, and run a national award scheme which recognises schools that take outstanding action against sexism.
 

UK Feminista is a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee, established for charitable purposes. Our work is governed by a Board of Directors. 

Further information about UK Feminista’s work is available on our website.   

 
Job description 

Key responsibilities 

Schools programme 

• Lead on organising and delivering live teacher training – online and in-person 

• Lead on organising and delivering in-person student workshops and student working party meetings 

• Manage relationship with schools and colleges receiving intensive support and deliver regular support meetings to enable them to implement a whole school approach action plan 

• Lead delivery of Awards Scheme (including encouraging applications and organising awards ceremony) 

• Develop schools programme resources, case studies and training materials 

• Gather evidence base on experiences of schools and colleges in combating sexism and sexual harassment

• Write and produce a report on combating sexism and sexual harassment in schools and colleges to disseminate nationally 

• Undertake schools programme related direct and indirect lobbying activities in conjunction with team members and in line with lobbying strategy (including monitoring relevant parliamentary activity, writing letters, attending meetings, organising events, drafting consultation responses, drafting parliamentary briefings, writing parliamentary questions and drafting and distributing press releases and press quotes) 

• Job share the role of Designated Safeguarding Lead with Acting Director and undertake safeguarding responsibilities to a high standard 

• Build relationships with relevant external organisations (such as trade unions, charities and local authorities) and represent the organisation at relevant meetings to promote and progress objectives of schools programme 

• Manage schools programme inbox and promote schools programme initiatives (including writing termly schools programme mailing list updates and ad hoc website content)

• Keep accurate and robust financial records and liaise with Acting Director about schools programme spending 

• Produce data reports and work in conjunction with Acting Director to write funding progress reports and support the writing of funding applications related to schools programme 

• Undertake regular monitoring and recording processes for schools programme, including via Google Analytics and other internal monitoring processes, in order to monitor funding targets and inform funder reports and organisational outputs 

• Manage relationship with external commercial contractors undertaking schools programme-related work on ad hoc basis 

General 

• Actively supporting team members (including proof reading, fact checking and providing feedback on organisational publications and reports, keeping organisational contacts databases up to date, and making proactive contributions in team meetings) 

• Uphold UK Feminista’s values and policies, including the Equal Opportunities policy, and play an active role in their successful implementation 

• Contribute to the successful implementation of UK Feminista’s organisational strategy and programme workplans 

This job description cannot cover every issue or task that may arise within the post at various times and the post-holder will be expected to carry out other duties from time to time which are broadly consistent with those in this document. 
 

Person specification 

Skills, knowledge and experience  

Essential:

• Excellent understanding of sex inequality in the UK, including violence against women and girls, sexism in schools and how intersecting forms of discrimination impact individual experiences 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate with a wide range of audiences to engage and influence others 

• Experience of public speaking and confidence to deliver training independently to large audiences 

• Experience of delivering workshops or lessons to children or young people, including the ability to deal with challenging behaviour and establish rapport quickly with new groups of students 

• Experience of engaging a wide range of stakeholders and maintaining excellent working relationships through successful partnership working

• Excellent political judgment and the ability to manage points of conflict in a professional manner and in line with organisational values, such as when responding to difficult questions whilst delivering a presentation

• Experience of collecting and analysing data to monitor impact and progress and to write high-quality and accessible reports

• Experience of organising successful events 

• Excellent organisation and time management skills  

• Experience of managing a varied workload to achieve objectives and targets

• Excellent IT skills

• Knowledge of the education sector 

• Knowledge of safeguarding legislation and practise 
   

Desirable: 

• Experience of developing and improving teaching resources and training materials to meet objectives 

• Understanding of issues relating to commercial sexual exploitation 

• Understanding of parliamentary systems and processes 

• Experience of working in a small team in the third sector, including giving and receiving constructive feedback 

• Experience of undertaking the role of Designated Safeguarding Lead 

• Experience of writing progress reports to external funders 

Skills and experience may have been gained from paid or voluntary work. 
 

Personal qualities  

• Commitment to the aims and values of UK Feminista 

• Team-player: 
  - willingness to regularly provide and receive constructive feedback in support of achieving organisational objectives  
  - willingness to work collaboratively and flexibly in a small team to deliver shared priorities  
  - willingness to provide support to team members when necessary 
  - willingness to proactively contribute ideas and knowledge in team meetings 

• Proactive:  
  - enthusiastic, self-motivated and able to work independently 
  - able to organise, plan and deliver work under pressure and ahead of time 
  - able to take responsibility and ownership over own work, including through applying a high attention to detail to ensure accuracy and quality and asking for support when needed 
  - willingness to learn and develop 

• Resourceful and adaptable:  
  - solutions-focused, a ‘can-do’ attitude and able to demonstrate initiative when facing challenges 
  - able to maximise outputs from a small budget and limited time 
  - ability to work responsively to a changing context and to the timelines of external stakeholders

Note: UK Feminista is committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding and protecting those who come into contact with the organisation. We ensure all our staff are vetted to the appropriate standard for the role undertaken, and that staff are supported and trained to undertake safeguarding responsibilities to a high standard.

Due to the nature of the role, the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check before an offer of employment is confirmed. UK Feminista is committed to equality of opportunity for all and welcomes applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records. UK Feminista undertakes not to discriminate unfairly against any subject of a criminal record check on the basis of a conviction or other information revealed. We would be very happy to discuss the nature of convictions if applicants have any concerns. To arrange a confidential phone call, please contact UK Feminista.

About The Role

Location: Birmingham
Contract: Permanent

About the role
The Dementia Adviser Service provides responsive and individualised support to people with a dementia diagnosis and their carers within their community. Our dedicated team provide information, advice and guidance; face-to-face, telephone and online helping to maintain their independence, improving their sense of well-being, and putting them in more control of their lives.

- Provide a person-centred and outcomes focused information, advice and support service to people affected by dementia and their carers.
- You will identify their needs and the services they may wish to access, give advice about how to live well with dementia and support the improvement of their sense of wellbeing.
- You will need to work with a variety of other professionals, such as GP’s, memory clinic staff and other health and social care services.
- Support may be provided in person, over the telephone, via virtual options or in writing.
- You will aim to reach people affected by dementia from all communities and work to make your service as inclusive as possible.
- You will be working from home, but you will be spending time in the community completing home visits, attending clinics and giving dementia awareness talks to groups, therefore you must be comfortable with public speaking.
- Assist colleagues in delivering our Carer Information Programme.
- Assist in delivery of our group services.

About you

- Be an empathetic listener, able to assess and evaluate client need in a non- judgemental manner.
- Able to work under pressure and manage own caseload.
- Self-motivated and can work independently from home using your own initiative, but equally you are a team player keen to support your colleagues.
- You have some knowledge or personal experience of dementia and the challenges people affected by it may face.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation such as the Mental Capacity Act, Safeguarding Adults, Data Protection.
- Able and confident to travel within the service area and visit people in their homes.
- Able and confident to organise and oversee memory cafes and group information sessions across the area.
- Experience of record keeping and client data bases and the importance of adhering to procedures and policies.
- Good IT skills.
- Able and confident to represent the needs of people affected by dementia at community events and meetings.

Closing date: 16th March 2025
Interview date: 24th March 2025

About Alzheimer's Society

Dementia is the biggest health and social challenge of our time.

There are currently estimated to be 900,000 people in the UK with dementia. Many are undiagnosed and facing the realities of their condition alone.

At Alzheimer’s Society we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. We do this by giving help to those living with dementia today and providing hope for the future. We’re here for everyone living with dementia.
 
As a Society, we are made up of people with dementia, carers, trusted experts, campaigners, researchers and clinicians. We are the UK’s largest collective force of people with unparalleled knowledge and over 40 years of experience addressing the biggest challenges facing people living with dementia.

Our Values

We are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.

Every one of us is a Trusted expert, listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate, we are kind and honest, and we don’t shy away from challenges.

Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.

Equal Opportunities

We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.

We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best.

The new Director of Programme Impact will be responsible for the strategic direction and development of our programme activities to ensure ever-greater reach, focus, effectiveness and impact in our partner-led work.

As a member of CBM UK’s Leadership Team (LT), the Director of Programme Impact (DPI) will contribute to the overall strategic direction of the organisation as well as managing and motivating our committed Programmes Team, contributing to the programmatic development of the CBM Global federation alongside our country teams, as well as ensuring CBM UK plays a key role in the UK international disability and development sector.

This role will be instrumental in exploring the changing role of the UK INGO as part of the localisation agenda, and in working with the CEO and Director of Fundraising, Impact and Communications on developing new business models that respond to the changing role of INGOs

We are looking for someone who has experience of:

• Designing, developing and implementing international development programmes 
• Monitoring and evaluation of international development projects 
• Significant experience in strategic leadership, including long term planning, and strategic thinking 
• Good knowledge of development theory and practice 
• Securing statutory and institutional funding by developing good relations with strategic partners
• Significant people management skills, including leading a team and managing and motivating staff to achieve challenging goals 
• Experience of representation at senior levels, including influencing decision makers

The successful candidate will be an inspiring leader with the ability to empower and motivate others and to build effective and diverse teams that deliver excellent work. 

For over 115 years, CBM has been transforming lives around the world. We work with local partners, making sure people with disabilities in some of the world’s poorest communities have access to healthcare, education and a future where they can thrive. As an organisation based on Christian values, we welcome staff of all faiths and none in our work to build an inclusive world in which all people with disabilities enjoy their human rights and achieve their full potential.

For full details of the role and how to apply, please download our recruitment pack .

Community Based/Home Working – North East Scotland

Permanent, Full Time

Circa £30,000 plus competitive benefits

Do you want to make a difference?

The RAF Benevolent Fund is the leading welfare charity for the RAF. Every year we make a real difference to over 40,000 people who benefit from our services. Working at the Fund is more than sitting at your desk ad in this role you will have the opportunity to be part of our RAF Family.  Alongside helping our beneficiaries, we also get to hang out with Spitfires and Typhoons, take part in a Dambusters bike ride, attend events like Royal Ascot, the Chelsea Flower Show, and the Bomber Command Memorial Service. Every day you will make a difference and play your part in changing the lives of others and helping people in the RAF Family get through the toughest of times.

It doesn’t matter how long someone served or when. If they were part of the RAF, they and their family are part of our RAF Family. We will always be here to support them when they need it most.

Join the RAF Family and play your part in making a difference.

Do you want to play a part in what we do?

People are at the heart of what we do. Together we:

· Help reduce social isolation and loneliness among veterans. 

· We support ill or injured men and women to have a safe place to call home, a home that meets their specific needs.

· We fund youth services on stations to provide clubs and activities for the children of serving personnel who move every few years.

· We provide grants to help with the cost of living. But this is just a few of the ways we help.

We are seeking an individual to undertake the dual role of promoting the profile of the RAF Benevolent Funds welfare offer, whilst also carrying out welfare casework. Post holders will be expected to undertake holistic assessment of need both remotely (over the telephone and online) and when required in person across their region. You will be expected to work with individuals who may have complex and sometimes challenging welfare needs, assisting them by identifying appropriate support from within both the RAF Benevolent Fund and the wider statutory and military charity sector, ensuring that support is made available to meet their need through the case working process.

The successful candidate will have experience of working in a social welfare role supporting individuals and will have strong people and relationship-building skills, as well as empathy with or understanding of issues affecting the Armed Forces community.

This is a community-based position working from home but covering the Inverness, Moray and Aberdeenshire areas. The candidate must have their own vehicle for use of traveling around the regions. Occasional travel to London will be required. The successful candidate for this role will need to be Enhanced DBS checked and prove they have the right to work in the UK.

To apply, please send your CV, together with a cover letter detailing why you believe you are suitable for this role, providing examples of how you meet the job profile when you apply through our recruitment portal.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 11th March 2025, 5.00pm. Interviews will be held on Monday 17th March 2025.

A copy of the Fund’s Candidate Privacy Notice can be found on our website. As an equal opportunities employer, the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. The Fund takes safeguarding seriously, and appropriate background checks will be completed. You can find out more about our commitment to safeguarding on our website. This role requires an Enhanced DBS check. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the Fund.

 

The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is a Registered Charity (No. 1081009).

This is an excellent opportunity to lead a well-established and respected charity, overseeing an interesting, varied and vital portfolio of work. You will have the opportunity to drive strategy forward and have a real impact on the organisation.

St Luke’s helps clergy to flourish in their ministry, to the benefit of their congregations and the wider community. Established in 1892, we have a long and successful track record in caring for Anglican clergy. We are now recruiting a new Chief Executive to lead the charity in the next phase of its development.

St Luke’s plays a leading role in developing and piloting ‘preventive’ clergy wellbeing services to reduce stress and isolation and prevent burn-out. We run a range of innovative programmes nationally aimed at helping clergy to address the challenges of ministry, building evidence to advocate for effective ways of enhancing clergy wellbeing and sharing our results through conferences and publications.

Trustees, staff and stakeholders are united behind the strategic vision and direction of St Luke’s and we have a successful fundraising team that is growing our income to ensure the long-term sustainability of the charity.

The retirement of our current Chief Executive gives us an opportunity to appoint an outstanding candidate who will lead us through the next phase of growth and increase our impact in transforming the wellbeing of the clergy.

Our ideal candidate

Our ideal candidate will feel passionate about our work and will be committed to ensuring the continued growth and independence of the charity.

You will have a proven track record of success in leadership roles, delivering strategic plans and with experience of financial management and governance in charities.

Contract type: Permanent, part-time, three days per week

Salary: £65,000 to £80,000 pa FTE (pro rata)

Location: Hybrid – office in London SW1 and home-working

How to apply

Please review the Application Pack for details on how to apply. 

Applications must be received by 12 midday on Wednesday 12 March 2025.

Initial interviews for shortlisted candidates will be on Zoom; final interviews will be held in person on Friday 4 April in London SW1.

We welcome any queries on the role in advance of the closing date. 

About Lord’s Taverners

The Lord’s Taverners exist to positively impact the lives of young people facing the challenges of inequality. We work to provide inclusive and impactful cricket programmes, empowering young people with disabilities and from disadvantaged communities to develop the knowledge, skills, capabilities and confidence required to overcome the challenges of inequality, raise their aspirations and reach their potential. 

Lord's Taverners are an evolving and transforming Charity with a heritage of 75 years, with an ambition to impact the lives of more young people than ever before.

Lord’s Taveners is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. Our workforce should be truly representative of all sections of society and the communities we serve.

Each employee should feel respected and able to give their best.

Our values: We Include, We Inspire and We Empower drive everything we do. 

About the Role

We are looking for a dynamic individual to take on this newly created role within Lord’s Taverners to assist us to engage, enable and empower our volunteers. Not only will you have the opportunity to support our youngest volunteers our Youth Ambassadors but also Trustee’s, Committee Members, Regional Chairs and Corporate or Programme Volunteers. We are looking to implement new systems and processes transforming the way we manage volunteers as well as create what the future of volunteering looks like for Lord’s Taverners. If you thrive working in a change culture, this is the job for you!

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays 
• Five additional holiday days between Christmas and New Year 
• Pension contribution of 6% 
• Group income protection (long-term incapacity pay)
• Critical illness 
• Life assurance (death in service) 
• Health Cash Plan 
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave pay 
• Employee Assistance Programme (Health Assured) 
• Two volunteering days 
• Birthday day off 
• Season ticket loan 
• Flexible working 
• Wellbeing plan 

Hybrid Expectations

This role is based out of HQ (London based) in a co-working space with other charity organisations. There is a minimum requirement to attend at least 2 days per week.

First Stage Interview

Friday 14 March 2025

Second Stage Interview

Thursday 20 or Friday 21 March 2025

Salary: £34,944 per annum 

Location:  Hybrid Work Culture. We are proud to promote a truly hybrid work culture, recognising that every role is different and everyone has unique needs and preferences. Our Hybrid Work Arrangement empowers each team member to work with their manager to choose the most effective way to work that balances your needs and Hospice UK’s.

Our office is a short walk from King’s Cross station in London. For this role, we need someone to come into the office at least one day a week, on a Tuesday. A day where all of Income Generation and Grants come into the office. You can work remotely for the rest of the time. Equally, you may prefer to work from the office full-time. We encourage all colleagues to visit member hospices to help inform our work and you may be able to work from there. 

Contractually this role is London-based.

Contract: Permanent, full time (35 hours per week)

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave rising to 30 days after 2 years (+ an extra 10 days on each 5th year). Pro rata for part time hours
• Matched pension scheme up to 7% of salary
• Support for staff with caring responsibilities
• Family-friendly culture

How to Apply: CV and supporting statement - using Hospice UK’s supporting statement document (attached)

Closing date for applications: 12-noon on Monday 17 March 2025.

Interview dates: Tuesday 25 and Wednesday 26 March 2025. Interviews will take place in person at our office. Hospice House, Britannia Street, London, WC1X 9JG. Remote interviews available on request

We’ll send questions and assessments to you in advance so that you can prepare. Let us know if you have any specific needs to be able to fully engage with the process.

Job Information

This role will support the Corporate Development Manager on all of Hospice UK’s Commercial Partnership activity. This involves helping to build relationships with more than 70 businesses across all industries, to secure £350k+ for Hospice UK. 

You will communicate and work directly with organisations from healthcare, insurance, digital, sustainability and more, who want to collaborate with hospices on a range of different products and services. You will help the Corporate Development Manager to steward each company with a personalised communications plan to help move them from transactional to long term strategic partnerships, where organisations return each year and sponsor multiple projects.

Our Commercial partners exhibit at our conferences, sponsor reports, speak at webinars, support our newsletters and attend our events. 

You will also support our Hospice UK Jobs Board. You will support the creation of a marketing and sales plan to ensure the Jobs Board can reach its potential and lead on the day to day management of job postings. This is an income-generating platform that promotes career opportunities within hospice and end of life care. 

This role will suit someone who is already working in sales (doesn’t need to be third sector), or has an interest to grow their skills in this area and a willingness to learn. Our Commercial team over the years has been built on people from travel, conference and health sales backgrounds. The role does include administrative tasks.

This role will be a key part of our Corporate Development Team, who are responsible for bringing in around 20% of Hospice UK’s income.

The Team

We are a team of two that sit within the wider Corporate Development Team and Income Generation and Grants Directorate. The Commercial team includes the Corporate Development Manager and Corporate Development Executive. 

Our Corporate Development Team build partnerships with businesses, through commercial activity, fundraising and strategic support.

Our diverse portfolio spans across four key areas:

• Commercial
• New Business
• Partnerships
• Compassionate Employers (workplace wellbeing programme)

More information about the role can be found in the candidate information pack.

If you would like to ask any questions before applying, you can contact Paula Scanlon via the recruitment inbox for an informal chat.

How to apply

If you would like to apply for this role, please send the following documents to recruitment  by 12-noon on Monday 17 March 2025.

• Your CV. Ideally in Microsoft Word format and less than 3 pages of A4.
• A completed supporting statement form (where you can demonstrate how you meet the person specification.)
• A completed equalities monitoring form.

We will shortlist candidates based on their CV and supporting statements. 

A briefing of what to expect will be sent in advance to shortlisted candidates for interview. 

Closing date for applications: 12-noon on Monday 17 March 2025

We believe in fair recruitment and working to remove bias, so all applications will have identifying indicators removed before being submitted to the shortlisting panel.

Please make sure you provide your contact details in your email. We’ll contact you to let you know whether we would like to meet you. Please note the interview dates above and let us know if there are adjustments you might need to participate fully in the process. We will try to be flexible.

To be considered for this role you must have the right to live and work in the UK for your application to be progressed. Hospice UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Are you an experienced fundraiser who would love to see an end to poverty, homelessness and disadvantage in our local communities?

Will you help us in our mission to provide a practical support to those in crisis, suffering hardship, or at risk by joining our fundraising team?

We need your talent and fundraising experience so that we can help local families and individuals rebuild their lives for the long term.

You would be joining Caritas Salford at an incredibly exciting time in its 100-plus year history of providing charitable services to local communities in Greater Manchester and Lancashire. We have just opened a brand-new supported homelessness accommodation project in Manchester this month, to provide 19-bedrooms to men who would otherwise be homeless. We have ambitious plans to continue to open up more projects like this.  We help thousands of adults, young people and children every year through our numerous projects and services. 

With pioneering plans for the future, we need an exceptional Fundraising Manager to join the team who will make it happen. In this brand-new Fundraising Manager role you will play a critical role to our fundraising by leading on aspects of our strategic and operational plans to support the team in achieving income targets to support our charity. The role focuses on building a strong pipeline of funding partners who will support our work. The successful candidate will also work within the team to support operational efficiency. They will play a pivotal role in helping to manage data and reporting systems.

CONTRACT: Permanent, 37.5 hours (reduced hours considered)

For more information please download the Recruitment Booklet and Job Description

This role requires the submission of a completed Caritas application form which is to be uploaded as part of your application

Early applications are strongly encouraged as all applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received.

Closing date: Monday, 17 March 2025 at 9am

Interview: Week commencing Monday, 31 March 2025

Caritas follows Safer Recruitment practices, and this post is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service check. It is also a requirement of the post that you must hold a full UK Driving Licence, with the use of a car insured for business purposes as this role involves travelling to the different locations as required.

For full details please visit our website Caritas Diocese of Salford - Caritas | Diocese Of Salford

Caritas Diocese of Salford is an equal opportunities employer

Registered Charity Number: 1125808

                                    We're now The King's Trust. And we're still working for young people.

We've changed our name from The Prince's Trust to The King’s Trust. Rest assured, the support we offer young people remains the same. This change marks an exciting new chapter for us, and we hope you'll continue supporting us to transform young lives.

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Are you a passionate advocate for 18–30-year-old entrepreneurs? Do you have what it takes to help them bring their business dreams to life? The King's Trust is calling for someone just like you to join our dynamic team and make a real impact.

At The King's Trust, we're on a mission to empower young people and foster the next generation of business leaders. We believe in turning dreams into reality and providing unwavering support to young entrepreneurs.

As a Youth Development Lead – Enterprise, your mission is to be the driving force behind young entrepreneurs' success stories. The Enterprise programme’s aim is to support young people interested in self-employment to explore and test their ideas, write business plans and start their own businesses or achieve alternative outcomes in education, training, volunteering or work.

You'll be the guiding light for a caseload of young people, helping them successfully launch their business ideas and work towards those vital business start targets. We also won’t have you sitting still as travel will be required, exploring your local area to assist in the programme delivery of our Exploring Enterprise course as needed. The delivery can be a mix of online, in-centre or out in the community.

Crafting robust and viable business plans will be your forte. Cash flow forecasts, personal survival budgets, and sector-specific insights are all part of your toolkit. Plus, your knack for providing positive and constructive feedback will help these ideas flourish. Funding applications? You've got it covered!

Attention to detail is your superpower and you’ll be passionate about inspiring change. At The Trust, we're strong advocates for fostering an inclusive workplace, and it would be fantastic if you share that passion too.

This is more than just a job—it's an opportunity to change lives, including your own.

Seeking a purposeful career change? Start on your transformative journey with the On Purpose Associate Programme, offering a unique opportunity for mid-career professionals to transition into impactful work. This paid, year-long leadership programme is designed for those ready to pivot their professional journey towards creating a regenerative, equitable and just future.

Key info:

• Based in London, UK

• Full-time (4.5 days at placement & one half day training weekly)

• £27,010 per annum salary 

• Programme dates: October 2025 - September 2026 (49 weeks)

About On Purpose:

On Purpose is tackling the greatest challenge of our time: transforming our economy from profit to purpose. Our leadership programmes develop people who will play their part in this transformation.

Together, we learn to see a different future and take action towards realising it in the organisations we work in. Our programmes seed a vibrant community who care, inspire, challenge and support one another as we make this transformation a reality.

Programme summary:

• Two 6 month placements:

Through work placements with leading purpose-driven organisations, you'll gain hands-on experience tackling pressing social and environmental issues. Some of our current partners include Better Society Capital, Save the Children, BAFTA and Sustainable Ventures.

• Expert-led learning:

Our intensive Learning & Development programme involves weekly in-person sessions led by experts from across sectors. This blend of professional training and academic rigour equips you with the skills, knowledge and mindset to lead organisational and systemic change. 

• 1-2-1 mentoring & coaching:

Receive support through fortnightly mentoring sessions and quarterly executive coaching, fostering both your personal and professional growth.

• Join a supportive, impactful community:

You’ll be part of a tight-knit cohort of 20 Associates, participating in training sessions every Friday afternoon together. You’ll also join the wider On Purpose community, connecting with a global, influential network of impact-driven professionals offering life-long inspiration, collaboration and opportunities.

Benefits:

• Earn while you learn: On Purpose stands out by offering a paid learning and training opportunity, saving you significant costs compared to paying for other leadership programmes or MBAs, all the while offering extensive learning and development.

• Develop your ability to make an impact: Equip yourself with the skills and insights needed to drive meaningful change. You’ll join nearly 1000 purpose-driven alumni who are leading transformative change worldwide in all parts of the system, with 92% currently working in the impact sector.

• Unlock purpose-driven career opportunities: Our Associates have moved into a whole range of sustainability jobs and social impact roles, ranging from CEOs of social enterprises to leadership positions within traditional companies driving change from within. We have a former music label business owner now the CEO of Hubbub, a former Consultant now Director of Impact at B Lab UK and a former civil servant now Climate Lead at Ellen MacArthur Foundation. 

• Standard UK holiday allowance

• A 3-day residential (all expenses paid)

Who we’re looking for:

This programme is ideal for:

• Individuals seeking a career change into the environment and social impact sector.

• Individuals already in the impact sector who want to develop new skills, have the opportunity to work in more commercial organisations, or to join an engaged network of people who share your values and are working toward the same goal. 

Specific sector or industry experience is not important. We’re looking for talented people from diverse industries who have a determination to bring their skills and experience to purpose-driven projects and to driving systemic change. We seek ambitious individuals with:

• A minimum of three years full-time professional experience

• The right to work in the UK for the full duration of the programme

• Fluency in English 

• Office environment experience 

• Skills in project management, stakeholder engagement, adaptability, interpersonal communication, problem-solving, quantitative analysis and strategic thinking.

• Excitement and commitment towards building a career that helps transform our economy from profit to purpose.

Diversity and Inclusion:

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences and those who are often under-represented in the impact sector, including but not limited to individuals with disabilities and those from diverse ethnic, gender identities, sexualities, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds.

How to apply:

• Read our Associate Programme brochure for more information.

• Register your interest via our website to receive a link to your online application form.

• Closing date for applications: Monday 19 May, 9:00 am (BST).

• Interviews will be held in mid-late June.

The Community Fundraising Coordinator will be responsible for increasing the income generated through community fundraising activities taking the lead in coordinating, expanding and developing community fundraising activities at the same time as enhancing Mind in Gwent’s profile in order to encourage connections with our local community, increase fundraising and commercial income.

A great opportunity to make a real difference to the mental health, wellbeing and resilience of the people and communities of Gwent taking Mind in Gwent to the next level. Work for an organisation that is committed to employee wellbeing with an attractive package of benefits, pay dependent on experience, 25 days holiday rising to 34, 5% employer pension contribution and flexible working policies.

Please read the job description and person specification before applying.

Interviews will be held Thursday 10th of April

If you want to have an informal conversation about the vacancy email us with your name, contact details and times you are available.

Role Description
This brand new role focuses on raising awareness of Together Active’s mission, growing engagement with our work, and supporting income generation through creative marketing. As our Marketing Officer, you’ll plan and deliver impactful campaigns, develop our digital presence, and create high-quality content to reach key audiences.

Role Outcomes

• Increased awareness and engagement with Together Active’s programmes and initiatives.
• Successful delivery of multi-channel marketing campaigns, meeting deadlines and budgets.
• A measurable increase in our digital reach, engagement, and conversions.
• Consistent brand representation across all channels and communications.

What Does This Mean Day to Day?

• Plan, deliver, and evaluate engaging marketing campaigns across digital and print platforms.
• Develop compelling content for social media, websites, email newsletters, and promotional materials.
• Manage and grow Together Active’s digital presence, ensuring consistency with our brand.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to support communication needs.
• Monitor campaign performance and provide insights to improve future activities.
• Support fundraising and brand-building initiatives to amplify our impact.

How We Value You

• Generous Health & Wellbeing Cash plan - including access to a virtual GP any day anytime, cash back towards the cost of everyday healthcare expenses like dental check-ups, eye tests, and physiotherapy sessions. Discounts to gym memberships and retail discounts such as cinema tickets and your weekly shop.
• Generous annual leave allowance: 27.5 days upon commencement of employment plus bank holidays. This rises by an additional 1 day of leave per year after 2 years of continuous employment, up to an additional 5 days leave in total. (Pro rata for part time staff)
• Three concessionary days leave over Christmas and New Year (pro rata for part time staff)
• Death in service scheme up to the value of three times actual salary
• Volunteer day to spend either as a team or individual helping out with an organisation or cause you select
• Up to 8% employer contribution to pension scheme
• Access to Cyclescheme
• Annual CPD courses offered by Staffordshire University
• Online skills training platform - for employees to use to broaden their professional and personal development across a range of online courses
• Access to counselling service

About The Role

Location: Northumberland
Contract: Permanent

We are offering a great opportunity to join our team as a Dementia Adviser, providing personalised support to people diagnosed with dementia and their carers!

About the role

Please include a Personal Statement to tell us how you see your skills and life experience fitting with the requirements of the role.

As a Dementia Adviser, you will have the rewarding opportunity to provide support, information, and guidance to people with dementia and their carers; helping to maintain their independence, improving their sense of well-being, and putting them in more control of their lives.

The service is unique to each service user as it is based upon their personal circumstances and support needs. You will offer support to your clients in a variety of ways, whether in the client's own home, or at other locations in the community, face to face, by phone, letter, or email. You will also assist service users to access other services, providing signposting and referrals.

Your role as a Dementia Adviser will include:

- Providing a person-centred and outcomes focused information, advice and support service to people affected by dementia and their carers.
- Identifying people’s needs and the services they may wish to access, give advice about how to live well with dementia and support the improvement of their sense of wellbeing.
- You will be working from home, but you will be spending time in the community completing home visits, promoting our service at events and occasionally giving dementia awareness talks to groups
- An area from Ponteland along the Tyne Valley to the Cumbrian border in the west; south to the border with Co. Durham and north to the Scottish border. Some parts of the area are remote, rural communities.
- It would be preferable for the post holder to work in the area and travel expenses are only paid for travel within the area specified.
- Working with a variety of other professionals, such as GPs, memory clinic staff and other health and social care services.

About you

- Ability and interest in supporting people to maintain their independence, improve their sense of well-being, and help them take more control of their lives.
- Understanding of dementia and the needs of those living with dementia and their carers would be an advantage but if you have had experience supporting with other diagnosis or support requirements this would be taken into consideration.
- Experience with communicating with a wide range of people, adapting your approach to ensure understanding at all levels.
- Able to network effectively and collaborating with other professionals to achieve a positive outcome for people.
- Good IT skills, experience working with databases and virtual meeting software (Teams / Zoom).
- The ability to travel across the local area independently when and often as required.

Closing date: 21st March 2025
Interview date: 3rd April 2025

About Alzheimer's Society

Dementia is the biggest health and social challenge of our time.

There are currently estimated to be 900,000 people in the UK with dementia. Many are undiagnosed and facing the realities of their condition alone.

At Alzheimer’s Society we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. We do this by giving help to those living with dementia today and providing hope for the future. We’re here for everyone living with dementia.
 
As a Society, we are made up of people with dementia, carers, trusted experts, campaigners, researchers and clinicians. We are the UK’s largest collective force of people with unparalleled knowledge and over 40 years of experience addressing the biggest challenges facing people living with dementia.

Our Values

We are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.

Every one of us is a Trusted expert, listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate, we are kind and honest, and we don’t shy away from challenges.

Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.

Equal Opportunities

We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.

We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best.