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Sutton Community Works (SCW) is a Christian charity in South London. Our vision is for our faith in action projects to contribute to a safe and flourishing community in Sutton.
Our work focuses on areas including food poverty, young people, rough sleepers and homelessness. In all our work, our ethos is to love God and others in all we do and say, ensuring people feel seen, heard, understood, and helped.
The Community Food Shop enables Sutton residents who are living with food insecurity to have weekly access to healthy and helpful food, with around 110 households visiting each week.
People visiting the shop come from a vast variety of backgrounds but all have faced difficult life experiences. Beyond food, we also want people to access support to improve their situation, so we pay Citizens Advice to come to the shop every week and provide advice on topics such as housing, debt and benefits.
And as a Christian project we underpin everything with prayer and actively offer prayer to our customers too. The community is real at the Food Shop, and the genuine care and compassion that our 40+ volunteers offer keeps people coming back and building trusting relationships with us.
As one customer said: "Thank you to all the volunteers for their love and support. Being able to feed my family with help from the Food Shop has changed my life."
As Community Food Shop Manager, you can use your leadership experience, excellent communication and organisational skills and Christian faith in a way that makes a real difference in people's lives.
Could you come and lead this amazing project?!
Salary: £32,000 per annum pro rata (plus 5% pension commencing from successful completion of probation period).
Hours: 22.5 per week
Working Pattern: Monday – Friday, 9am – 1:30pm. Occasional afternoon, Saturday or evening working depending on the needs of the charity and the project.
Annual Leave: 28 days per annum pro rata, including bank holidays
Location: It is expected that at least 60% of time will be on site at the Community Food Shop (in the St Nicholas Centre, Sutton, SM1 1AY) or at the office (Highfield Hall, 320 Carshalton Road, SM5 3QB). Other time may be worked from home pending agreement with line manager.
Occupational Requirement: This role involves offering and participating in Christian prayer with members of the public and volunteers, leading devotions and group prayers, and providing pastoral care and faith-based leadership to Christian staff and volunteers. It is therefore an occupational requirement for the post-holder to be a practicing Christian.
Role purpose is to:
- Manage smooth and safe day-to-day delivery of the Community Food Shop, supporting customers, managing staff and volunteers and ensuring food stock is sufficient and excellent food hygiene levels are met (75%)
- Strengthen capacity within the service by maintaining excellent relationships with food donors, volunteers and other external organisations, and assisting with onboarding new volunteers (15%)
- Contribute to the ongoing development of the Community Food Shop, with aims to increase efficiency and decrease people’s need to return to the Food Shop (10%)
- Keep Christ central to activities in the Food Shop project (always)
We are looking for someone who:
- Shares the Vision, Values and Ethos of Sutton Community Works (see our accompanying ‘Who We Are’ document)
- Cares deeply for those in need and wants to put their Christian faith into action to serve them through addressing food insecurity
- Has experience supporting vulnerable people or people with complex social backgrounds
- Is hardworking and will enjoy a busy role based in the community
- Has experience leading a team and working with or supervising volunteers
- Is comfortable using electronic systems and devices
- Is highly organised, flexible and adaptable
- Has excellent attention to detail
- Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Has some understanding of safeguarding, health and safety and confidentiality (training can be provided)
- Is preferably a driver with their own vehicle, as this role can involve covering the collection/transport of food to the Food Shop.
Closing date: 30th March 2025
For fuller job description and tasks involved, please download the document 'Community Food Shop Manager - March 2025'.
In your covering letter, please explain why you think you could be the person we are looking for, based on the information provided.
Not quite the right role for you? We are recruiting other roles in this project too - see our Organisation Profile for all current vacancies.
Please note that we are unable to sponsor visas for this position.
When writing your covering letter, please refer to the full job description document 'Community Food Shop Manager - March 2025' and explain to us why you think you are the person we are looking for.
We want our faith in action projects to contribute to a safe and flourishing community in Sutton



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HR Services Manager – Maternity Cover
Salary: Band 7 £46,104 - £58,724 per annum inclusive
Contract Type: Fixed Term until June 2026
Hours of work: 37.5 per week – Hybrid, 3 days in the office
About the job role
We have an exciting opportunity for a HR Services Manager in our Human Resources team at St Joseph’s Hospice.
We are looking for someone who has experience in HR Management and working in either an NHS or charity environment. The HR department is a small dynamic and close-knit team focused on continuous improvement. This year will be an exciting year of innovation and transformation, which will see new processes and practices implemented to respond to the changing needs of the Hospice. The HR Services Manager leads a team of 4 and will be responsible for all HR Operational Matters. Previous NHS or Hospice experience would be an advantage.
You will oversee and manage the work of the HR team, carry a full HR generalist case load including supporting the medical team, understand payroll and be able to ensure rigour is applied to all Payroll and HR activities. You will be up to date with UK employment law and lead HR Workshops for Managers. You will own projects such as Gender Pay Gap Reporting, and work closely with the HR Director to deliver the stretch targets for the team as we move into a new strategic cycle.
About you
You will need:
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- A forensic eye for detail
- Extraordinary organisation skills
- Understanding of the HR Business Partner philosophy
Where you’ll work
St Joseph's Hospice was founded in 1905 by the Religious Sisters of Charity and as such it has a rich, Catholic heritage which informs our work today: to support and welcome those in need, from all different cultures, religions and backgrounds.
We provide high-quality specialist palliative care for patients with cancer and other life-threatening conditions across East and North London. We have a large team of clinical staff who work across community, in-patient and out-patient services delivering individualised, responsive and holistic support to patients and their families/carers.
Why work for us?
- 27 days holiday plus public holidays, increasing up to 33 days with service
- Subsidised café and early access to retail sale events
- Season ticket/Welfare loans
- Continuation of NHS Pension Scheme or an excellent salary-exchange pension scheme
- Santander cycles discount and cycle to work scheme
- Health Cash Plan and access to the EAP services
Join St Joseph’s team and find out more!
We are an equal opportunities and a disability confident employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.
Closing date: 30 March 2025
Interviews: 10 April & 11 April 2025
Dept: Housing
Contract Type: FTC (Maternity cover)
Location: Remote with occasional onsite work
Hours: Full time 35 Hours
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday
Grade / Salary Band: £36,173 - £38,182
About Standing Together:
Standing Together is a UK-based charity dedicated to ending domestic abuse and creating safer communities. We work collaboratively with various stakeholders, including local authorities, police, and health services, to improve responses to domestic abuse and support survivors. We pioneered the Coordinated Community Response (CCR) approach in the UK, a multi-agency partnership model that ensures the safety of survivors while holding abusers accountable.
Through innovative training, advocacy, and community engagement, we empower individuals and organisations to challenge and change the systems that allow domestic abuse to persist. Our mission is to ensure everyone can live free from violence and abuse, fostering a culture of respect and equality. By leveraging research and best practices, we strive to influence policy and practice, making a meaningful impact in the lives of those affected by domestic abuse.
Purpose of the role:
The DAHA Programme Manager will oversee the development, delivery, and funding of the DAHA programme, ensuring it aligns with the business plan and strategy. This role is responsible for managing the DAHA accreditation framework, membership, training, and driving programme growth and sustainability. By leading the DAHA programme, the role directly contributes to improving the housing sector’s response to domestic abuse, ensuring survivors receive trauma-informed, needs-based housing support that enhances their safety and recovery.
Key Duties – What you will be doing:
- Lead and oversee the DAHA accreditation and assessment framework, adapting it for London boroughs.
- Manage Senior Regional Leads to ensure effective delivery of accreditation processes.
- Oversee the development of proposals, contracts, and agreements with housing providers seeking accreditation.
- Monitor and evaluate the impact of DAHA accreditation on service delivery.
- Promote and advocate for DAHA accreditation through events, social media, and policy engagement.
- Collaborate on developing and ensuring the sustainability of DAHA Membership and Training Models.
- Support the delivery of DAHA’s training packages for housing providers.
- Ensure financial sustainability of DAHA models, providing quarterly updates.
- Champion DAHA’s anti-racist and intersectional work in housing provision.
- Support recruitment, team communication, and the implementation of the DAHA strategy.
About You – Skills & Experience:
- In-depth understanding of the intersections of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG), domestic abuse, and housing, with a strong commitment to an intersectional and anti-racist approach.
- Extensive knowledge of the DAHA accreditation programme, including the unique challenges faced by London boroughs in implementing and maintaining accreditation.
- Comprehensive understanding of domestic abuse and housing legislation, guidance, and best practice standards, with the ability to apply this knowledge to support housing providers and boroughs.
- Proven experience in both frontline and second-tier roles within the housing and domestic abuse sectors, demonstrating a holistic understanding of the issues and effective response strategies.
- Demonstrated ability to influence national policy and practice by collaborating with key stakeholders and advocating for improvements in housing and domestic abuse responses.
- Strong leadership experience, including providing strategic oversight, managing team priorities and resources, and offering line management support to ensure effective delivery.
- Experience in managing business plans and budgets, with a proven track record in monitoring income and expenditure, identifying and managing risks, and ensuring sustainability.
- Proven ability to develop and implement robust project monitoring and evaluation frameworks, producing comprehensive reports for funders and project partners.
- Exceptional organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and competing priorities effectively.
- Excellent verbal communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external partners at all levels.
- Extensive experience in confident and effective public speaking, including delivering training, webinars, presentations, and workshops.
- Outstanding written communication skills, with experience preparing high-quality funding proposals, reports, service level agreements, and clear guidance.
Benefits:
- 25 days of annual leave (pro rata), plus English bank holidays.
- 1 additional day’s leave for religious/cultural observation.
- Salary sacrifice scheme.
- Private healthcare scheme (post-probation).
- Flexible working opportunities.
- Training and development opportunities.
Join Us If...
You’re passionate about improving responses to domestic abuse and housing, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are committed to making a real impact. We’d love to hear from you.
Right to Work and DBS Check
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and will undergo a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, funded by Standing Together, in accordance with Charity Commission guidelines.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
At STADA, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, national origin, marital status, medical history, parental status, or genetic information. Our goal is to create a workforce that reflects society and ensures every employee feels valued and empowered to perform their best. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.
Information:
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check.
Please ensure your CV is no longer than 3 pages and Cover Letter is no longer than 1 page.
Please note that we may close this job advert early if we receive a high volume of applications.
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Would you like to spend your day working and playing with children aged 0-5 and advising their parents and carers?
How would you like to be part of a friendly team doing a job that makes a difference to children’s lives in an organisation that puts people before profit?
If the answer is YES, then we would like to hear from you.
Coin Street Family and Children’s Centre have a fantastic opportunity for a motivated, energetic, and enthusiastic Early Years & Family Educator to join our Early Years team.
The purpose of the role is to deliver stimulating and engaging play sessions, building relationships with parents/carers, and monitoring the progress of children, carrying out 1-2-1 work with families experiencing a range of difficulties. Working in partnership with other services and professionals, we develop a whole family approach, referring parents/carers onto other activities and organisations that could play a useful role in their lives.
We are looking for people who have:
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ideally qualified to a level 3 in childcare or early years (at least level 2)
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experience of working with families and children aged 0-5 years
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appreciate the importance of parent partnership
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experience of providing activities to support children’s learning and development
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a can-do and enthusiastic attitude
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an understanding of how to safeguard and protect children
What can we offer you?
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Competitive salary
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Access to high quality training
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Coaching and mentoring support
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Generous pension at 8% (5% from the employer if you contribute 3%)
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20% discount of childcare fees
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35 days off a year, including 8 bank holidays (additional days awarded for long service) - pro-rated for part time staff
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Personal development grant of up to £1,000 per year, once you pass your probation
There's more…
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Six inset days per year (three with the wider Coin Street team)
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Refer a friend bonus of £500 for existing employees
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Health and wellbeing package including a confidential employee assistance programme and online therapy sessions plus free gym and daily fresh fruit
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Season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme (on completion of probation)
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Staff social events (summer BBQ and Christmas party)
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Opportunities to join Coin Street committees (for example the Black lives Matter Race & Equality Steering Committee, Inset planning, staff social committee)
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Local retail (star card) and online discounts
Contract
Permanent, Part-Time, 25 hours per week. Will consider other options from 15-25 hours per week.
Salary
Level 3: £17,875 per annum at 25 hours per week (or £13.75 per hour)
Level 2: £17,225 per annum at 25 hours per week (or £13.25 per hour)
Closing Date
Please submit your application by midnight on Sunday 16 March 2025.
Successful candidates will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.
As an organisation, we are passionate about creating an inspirational neighbourhood - powered by social enterprise.





The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Safety Lead
Team: People and Culture
Location: Hybrid (split between home-working and either London, Cardiff or Edinburgh)
*This role sits within a pay grade with a pay range of £19,437 to £29,156 (£32,395 to £48,593 FTE). The salary on appointment will be set at the lower end of the pay range, to a maximum of £21,381 (£35,635 FTE) depending on the candidate's skills and experience. This approach aims to ensure fair compensation for new hires while maintaining alignment with the structured pay scale for the role.
It’s an exciting time to join the Ramblers as we have recently refreshed our strategy to support the delivery of our long-term ambitions.
We need your drive, knowledge, skills, and creativity to help us raise awareness of the Ramblers and what we stand for, enabling the charity to grow its supporter base and open up the joys and wellbeing benefits of walking to many more people.
We make everyone feel welcome and part of the Ramblers community. We make sure we all feel respected and accepted and know our contributions make a difference in achieving our mission.
Context and purpose of role
This role is responsible for ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all individuals involved with the charity, including members, beneficiaries, staff, and volunteers. The role involves developing, implementing, and monitoring safety policies and procedures, providing training, and responding to safety concerns and incidents. The role works to create a safe and supportive environment, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and best practices.
Key responsibilities
- Act as the primary point of contact for safety concerns and queries, providing advice and support to staff, volunteers, trustees and beneficiaries.
- Develop, review, and implement safety policies and procedures in accordance with legal requirements and best practices, and ensure these are effectively communicated and accessible to all staff, volunteers and stakeholders.
- Conduct and support the undertaking of regular risk assessments to identify potential safety risks within the organisation and actions addressed.
- Work with teams across the organisation to develop and implement risk management strategies and controls to mitigate identified risks.
- Monitor and review risk management strategies to ensure they remain current and relevant.
- Provide guidance and support to staff and volunteers to promote understanding of safety issues and practices and ensure compliance with safety policies and procedures.
- Handle and investigate safety concerns and incidents promptly and sensitively, managing the investigation process from end to end.
- Investigate accidents, incidents, near misses, and other safety concerns promptly and thoroughly.
- Maintain accurate records of incidents and actions taken, ensuring compliance with data protection laws.
- Ensure the organisation complies with all relevant health and safety legislation, regulations and standards.
- Regularly prepare and submit safety reports to key stakeholders, including key performance indicators and learnings.
- Use the organisation’s reportable events framework to notify the Head of Governance and Chief of Staff of any reportable events, especially those which may qualify as ‘serious incidents’ requiring reporting to the Charity Commission or other regulatory body.
- Collaborate with external agencies as necessary.
- Monitor the effectiveness of safety policies and procedures, identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
- Develop and maintain emergency response plans to ensure swift and appropriate action in safety emergencies.
- Promote a positive safety culture within the organisation, encouraging staff and volunteer and member engagement in health and safety initiatives.
Impact
All safety matters are managed in one place and handled efficiently, sensitively, and in accordance with established policies and regulations. Staff and volunteers across the organisation are confident in how to respond to safety concerns and member and supporter trust in the organisation is enhanced.
Other
- Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required of the post
- Engage and proactively develop excellent working relationships across the organisation.
The Person
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Knowledge
- Comprehensive understanding of health and safety legislation, regulations, and best practices.
- Knowledge of risk assessment and management principles.
Skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Empathy and resilience in handling sensitive and challenging issues.
- Effective negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficient in conducting risk assessments and developing safety procedures.
- High level of organisational and time-management skills.
- Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure.
- Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office suite and Customer Relationship Management systems.
Experience
- Experience of ensuring health and safety in the workplace, including in hybrid working and outdoor environments.
- Experience in training and mentoring others on safety matters and awareness.
Personal Attributes
- Empathetic and compassionate, with a commitment to ensuring the wellbeing of all individuals.
- Detail-oriented and methodical in approach.
- High level of integrity and ethical standards.
- Proactive and resourceful, with a positive and resilient attitude.
- Strong sense of accountability and responsibility.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Assertive in addressing safety issues and enforcing policies.
- Confident in addressing difficult issues and making tough decisions.
Values and Behaviours
Our values are the core principles that guide us daily in our work and our membership of the Ramblers. We all share the passion that walking is for everyone and by living our shared values we can ensure the Ramblers is an organisation to be proud of. Our values will earn trust for the Ramblers brand which will allow us to open up a world of walking opportunities for even more people.
Inclusive
We make everyone feel welcome and part of the Ramblers community. We make sure we all feel respected and accepted and know our contributions make a difference in achieving our mission.
Inspiring
We strive to inspire people through the way we act and the things we say. We channel our passion and ambition so others are moved to help us achieve our mission.
Empowering
We empower and encourage each other to make a positive contribution to our teams and the Ramblers. We do all we can to make sure everyone has the ability, and feels confident, to take action.
Responsible
We take responsibility for ourselves and those around us seriously, by always acting in a safe and supportive way. We care about the environment and make sure we do what we say we will do.
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Job Title: Corporate Partnerships Team Co-ordinator
Salary: £30,400 per annum
Hours: 37 per week
Location: Northampton office
Contract: Permanent
Are you passionate about building strong relationships and delivering excellent supporter experiences? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your organisation and communication skills make a real impact?
We are looking for a Corporate Partnerships Team Co-ordinator to support and grow our network of corporate supporters. This role is key in ensuring that our potential, new and existing supporters receive the best possible experience and feel valued at every stage of their journey.
About Us:
Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.
What We Offer:
- 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays.
- Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies.
- 24/7 GP access via phone and video.
- Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines.
- Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave).
- Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping.
- Enhanced pension scheme.
- Opportunities for training and personal development.
- Hybrid working.
Key Responsibilities:
As a Corporate Partnerships Team Co-ordinator, you will:
- Act as the first point of contact for all new corporate supporter enquiries, providing expert advice and guidance.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate supporters, ensuring they feel valued and engaged. Helping them maximise their fundraising potential.
- Provide an excellent supporter experience by responding to enquiries professionally and efficiently.
- Conduct research on new corporate opportunities and assess partnership potential.
- Manage and triage all incoming corporate enquiries, directing them to the appropriate team or colleague.
- Maintain accurate supporter records using the Raisers Edge CRM system, ensuring data integrity.
- Ensure all supporter interactions comply with data protection, HMRC and fundraising regulations.
- Work closely with internal teams to support partnership development.
- Provide administrative support to the Corporate Partnerships Team, including stewardship communications, reporting, and research.
- Support the wider Philanthropy and Corporate Partnerships team when required, including covering phone lines and inboxes.
- Occasionally travel within the UK to represent the team and attend fundraising events.
About You:
As a Corporate Partnerships Team Co-ordinator, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring corporate supporters receive tailored guidance, timely responses, and a seamless journey, strengthening long-term partnerships. You will need:
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with corporate supporters at all levels.
- A commitment to delivering a first-class supporter experience.
- Strong IT skills, including experience with Microsoft Office, CRM databases and a good understanding of data protection.
- A high level of accuracy and attention to detail in managing tasks and records.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage your own workload effectively.
- The ability to work flexibly and collaboratively across different teams.
- A willingness to travel across the UK when required.
The full job description is available in the candidate pack.
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders. As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.
Hybrid Working and Flexibility: This role offers hybrid working, with the expectation to attend the office 2 day per week. Flexibility to attend the office more frequently is required in line with business needs. We are open to part-time applications or job shares - please indicate your preferred working arrangement in your application.
How to apply:
Please submit a CV and supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be no longer than one side of A4 and demonstrate how you meet the following areas of the role.
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with corporate staff at all levels.
- Strong IT skills and knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office packages, CRM databases and an understanding of data protection.
- Ability to organise, manage and prioritise own workload with an excellent level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Important Information:
- We may close applications early if we receive a high volume, so early submissions are encouraged.
- If you require sponsorship for this role, please clearly indicate this in your application.
- Depending on the role, a DBS check may be required.
- If you need reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact us for support.
- We are happy to consider alternative application formats for those who find the online form challenging.
If you are looking for a role where you can build meaningful corporate relationships and provide an outstanding supporter experience, we would love to hear from you!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Supporting Victims of Sexual Violence has been supporting victims and survivors of sexual abuse since 1994, and today provides a range of services to anyone in Derbyshire and Derby City who has experienced sexual abuse, assault or violence, including their friends and family members. We support people irrespective of age, gender or when the abuse occurred.
We're looking for a highly motivated and dedicated Administrator to join our friendly, professional and passionate team to provide high quality administrative duties to the SV2 team, across all services and ensure the proper flow of office procedures.
The successful candidate will maintain a positive and friendly company image by acting as the first line of contact to visitors, clients, and stakeholders in person, online, and via telephone. You will be responsible for answering the phoneline, taking referrals and signposting, ensuring appropriate notes are made on the Organisation’s secure database.
You could be the right person for the role if you have
- A minimum of two years’ experience of undertaking administrative duties
- Experience in delivering services in a confidential environment
- Responding to queries and problem solving
- Able to communicate in a concise and professional manner with a range of staff at various levels, both internal and external to the organisation
- Ability to demonstrate a methodical, organised and flexible approach to work
- Competent multi-tasking skills
- Full driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle with business insurance
We're keen to hear from you if you are looking for a new and exciting challenge.
We would also consider applications for 30 hours per week working Tuesday - Friday.
In exchange we offer a competitive salary, 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays and a comprehensive employee wellbeing service.
This role is subject to Enhanced DBS certification and Police Vetting due to the nature of our services. You can find out more about our recruitment of ex-offenders policy by contacting us
Closing date for completed applications is Midnight on Sunday 30th March 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Job Type: Full time, Permanent
Full-time hours: 37.5 per week (however would consider applications for 30 hrs per week working Tuesday- Friday)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Safeguarding Lead
Team: People and Culture
Location: Hybrid (split between home-working and either London, Cardiff or Edinburgh)
*This role sits within a pay grade with a pay range of £19,437 to £29,156 (£32,395 to £48,593 FTE). The salary on appointment will be set at the lower end of the pay range, to a maximum of £21,381 (£35,635 FTE) depending on the candidate's skills and experience. This approach aims to ensure fair compensation for new hires while maintaining alignment with the structured pay scale for the role.
It’s an exciting time to join the Ramblers as we have recently refreshed our strategy to support the delivery of our long-term ambitions.
We need your drive, knowledge, skills, and creativity to help us raise awareness of the Ramblers and what we stand for, enabling the charity to grow its supporter base and open up the joys and wellbeing benefits of walking to many more people.
Context and purpose of role
This role is responsible for ensuring the safeguarding of all individuals involved with the charity, including members, beneficiaries, staff, and volunteers. The role involves developing, implementing, and monitoring safeguarding policies and procedures, providing training, and responding to safeguarding concerns and incidents. The role works to create a safe and supportive environment, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and best practices.
Key responsibilities
- Act as the primary point of contact for safeguarding concerns and queries, providing advice and support to staff, volunteers, trustees and beneficiaries.
- Develop, review, and implement safeguarding policies and procedures in accordance with legal requirements and best practices, and ensure policies are effectively communicated and accessible to all staff, volunteers and stakeholders.
- Conduct and support the undertaking of regular risk assessments to identify potential safeguarding risks within the organisation.
- Work with teams across the organisation to develop and implement risk management strategies and controls to mitigate identified risks.
- Monitor and review risk management strategies to ensure they remain current and relevant.
- Provide guidance and support to staff and volunteers to promote understanding of safeguarding issues and practices and ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
- Handle and investigate safeguarding concerns and incidents promptly and sensitively, managing the investigation process from end to end.
- Support investigations into member conduct and where relevant.
- Maintain accurate and confidential records of safeguarding cases, ensuring compliance with data protection laws.
- Ensure the organisation complies with all relevant safeguarding legislation, regulations, and standards.
- Prepare and submit safeguarding reports to key stakeholders, including key performance indicators and learning outcomes.
- Use the organisation’s reportable events framework to notify the Head of Governance and Chief of Staff of any reportable events, especially those which may qualify as ‘serious incidents’ requiring reporting to the Charity Commission or other regulatory body.
- Collaborate with external agencies, such as social services and law enforcement, as necessary.
- Monitor the effectiveness of safeguarding policies and procedures, identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
- Develop and maintain emergency response plans to ensure swift and appropriate action in safeguarding emergencies.
- Promote a culture of safeguarding across the organisation, emphasising the importance of protecting vulnerable individuals.
Impact
All safeguarding matters are managed in one place and handled efficiently, sensitively, and in accordance with established policies and regulations. Staff and volunteers across the organisation are confident in how to respond to safeguarding concerns and member and supporter trust in the organisation is enhanced.
Other
- Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required of the post
- Engage and proactively develop excellent working relationships across the organisation.
The Person
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Knowledge
- In-depth knowledge of safeguarding legislation, policies, and best practices.
- Knowledge of risk assessment and management principles.
Skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Empathy and resilience in handling sensitive and challenging issues.
- Effective negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficient in conducting risk assessments and developing safeguarding procedures.
- High level of organisational and time-management skills.
- Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure.
- Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office suite and Customer Relationship Management systems.
Experience
- A professional background in safeguarding and experience in safeguarding case management.
- Significant experience in developing and implementing effective safeguarding policies and procedures.
- Experience in training and mentoring others on safeguarding issues.
Personal Attributes
- Empathetic and compassionate, with a commitment to ensuring the wellbeing of all individuals.
- Detail-oriented and methodical in approach.
- High level of integrity and ethical standards.
- Proactive and resourceful, with a positive and resilient attitude.
- Strong sense of accountability and responsibility.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Assertive in addressing safeguarding issues and enforcing policies.
- Confident in addressing difficult issues and making tough decisions.
Values and Behaviours
Our values are the core principles that guide us daily in our work and our membership of the Ramblers. We all share the passion that walking is for everyone and by living our shared values we can ensure the Ramblers is an organisation to be proud of. Our values will earn trust for the Ramblers brand which will allow us to open up a world of walking opportunities for even more people.
Inclusive
We make everyone feel welcome and part of the Ramblers community. We make sure we all feel respected and accepted and know our contributions make a difference in achieving our mission.
Inspiring
We strive to inspire people through the way we act and the things we say. We channel our passion and ambition so others are moved to help us achieve our mission.
Empowering
We empower and encourage each other to make a positive contribution to our teams and the Ramblers. We do all we can to make sure everyone has the ability, and feels confident, to take action.
Responsible
We take responsibility for ourselves and those around us seriously, by always acting in a safe and supportive way. We care about the environment and make sure we do what we say we will do.
KCLSU is looking for a Volunteering & Widening Participation Coordinator on a Maternity Cover basis. The postholder will help to ensure that our students thrive and enjoy the best possible university experience at King’s College London.
Areas of work will include:
- Supporting student-led volunteering and widening participation activities at King’s College London.
- Work in partnership with King’s College London Widening Participation (WP) Department to increase access to higher education for underrepresented learners.
- Working with other staff across KCLSU and the KCL Volunteering team to deliver an exciting and varied programme of volunteering opportunities for students.
- Develop and deliver the Buddy Scheme, a mentoring programme for 1st year widening participation students, aiming to improve their retention.
- Work with KCLSU student groups to design and deliver their own volunteering and / or widening participation volunteering projects in the local community.
- Lead & deliver on Student Volunteering Week, Volunteer Showcase and other engagement events
- Support with the delivery of KCLWP’s flagship programmes, K+ & King’s scholars, organising sessions which showcase KCLSU.
- Supervising student staff and volunteers where required.
The list above is not exhaustive. We recommend you to read through both the Job Pack and Detailed Job Description to understand the scope of what the role entails.
Application Process
To apply, please visit our website and complete an application form alongside EOM form.
Once shortlisting is completed, we will contact you and inform you of your progress.
At KCLSU Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are at the heart of everything we do and we endeavour to ensure equal treatment of all candidates. We welcome a diverse range of applicants and are open to discussing flexibility with the right candidate. Reasonable adjustments will be made for candidates with disabilities at all stages of the recruitment and selection process, and to ensure that a successful candidate with a disability can undertake the post.
As you will also see on our Job Pack that we are an equal opportunities employer and live by our 4 main values: Inclusive, Collaborative, Open and Brave. KCLSU is a fun, social and flexible work environment which offers opportunities for development as well as great staff benefits.
Benefits of Working for KCLSU include:
- Hybrid Working Policy
- Pension Contribution
- Interest Free Season Ticket Loan & Computer Loan
- Cycle to work Scheme
- Enhanced Sick Pay
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
- Eye Tests & single focal glasses allowance
- 25 days holiday entitlement & bank holidays & discretionary closure days per annum
- Discounts on KCLSU venues
- Employee Assistance Programme
- "No meeting Friday" ethos
- KEATS Learning Platform & LinkedIn Learning subscription
- Death in Service
- Access to Kings Libraries
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for this role you must:
- Be eligible to work in the UK, and provide proof of this (i.e. a passport/visa) prior to your start date
- Not be a trustee of King’s College London Students’ Union
- Have a National Insurance number, or be in the process of applying for one
Thank you for applying with us. We look forward to bringing your talent onboard and working with you!
KCLSU is an independent charitable organisation that works to further the interests of approximately 36000 students at King's College London. Join us!
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We are excited to be recruiting for a new Stewardship Manager within our creative, passionate and ambitious Stewardship team. We seek someone to help bring our work to life for our most unique and varied philanthropic donors and corporate partners.
Our Stewardship team, with their expert support in Philanthropy and Corporate Partnerships, is known for providing a gold-standard stewardship experience. We ensure the impact of support is demonstrated in an inspiring, creative, and engaging way.
The successful candidate will play an integral part in generating income for The King’s Trust through their written communication and special stewardship moments, ultimately increasing our funding and supporting young people across the UK.
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.

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Location: Blended between office and home (England and Wales). Time in office negotiable
We’re an organisation with a relentless focus on making society fairer. Each year we help millions of people to solve their problems across Britain. We have a unique insight into emerging trends and issues affecting those we help, and we use it to influence government, regulators and industry to improve people's lives.
Working in policy and advocacy at Citizens Advice provides the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of millions of households across the country. Whether it’s challenging the government on poverty rates or the rising cost of living, calling out unfair barriers to work for Universal Credit claimants, or pushing for fair treatment for disabled people, our work matters. We are looking for someone who cares passionately about these issues and about delivering real and meaningful change for the people we represent.
In this role you will identify and develop research that provides the evidence we need to successfully make the case for change. You will use both quantitative and qualitative research skills and work to ensure we get the maximum possible out of our own data as well as accessing external sources.
You will have the drive and ability to turn our research into influential policy outputs working with our world class news and public affairs teams to deliver meaningful change.
We are looking for outstanding individuals with strong research and communication skills, curiosity, and ambition to achieve real change and a demonstrable track record in doing so.
If you would like to apply for this role please demonstrate the following criteria in your cover letter:
- Proven ability to think creatively and pragmatically about policy at both big picture and detailed implementation levels to identify authentic, empowering solutions, including the ability to adapt flexibly to working in new policy areas and constructively challenge policy and service delivery approaches in unfamiliar areas.
- Ability to contribute to the development of an influential policy research programme, under a broad work theme, in which equality and diversity is appropriately integrated.
- Strong understanding of what really makes senior decision makers change policy and practice, using both formal and informal routes.
Citizens Advice offers confidential advice online, over the phone, and in person, for free. Through our national network of charities, we give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward – whoever they are, and whatever their problem.
Do you want to work for an organisation that makes a difference, every single day, to people from all walks of life? The people that turn to Citizens Advice need help overcoming an obstacle in their lives – from debt to evictions to trouble at work – and you can be key to them getting the support they need in the quickest, easiest, and most effective way.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is of strategic importance within the organisation and recognised as integral to all we do as a service.
Central to pursuing our EDI mission is building diverse and inclusive teams in which everyone has a sense of belonging. We believe inclusion is a social justice issue - a principle that underpins our all EDI work. To that end, we particularly welcome applications from people we would like to see better represented in our organisation and sector - people of colour, LGBTQ+ people and disabled people. We follow the social model of disability. We will offer an interview to disabled candidates who indicate they wish their application to be considered under our Disability Confident Interview Commitment where they meet our selection criteria in their application. Some of our roles attract a high volume of applications and in some circumstances where it is not practicable or appropriate, we may limit the number of interviews offered to disabled and non-disabled candidates. We will provide reasonable adjustments as needed.
We’re a flexible employer, so this role may suit anyone who’d prefer a flexible arrangement to help their work/life balance, many of our colleagues spend most of their time working remotely. Whilst we prefer a blended approach between a local office, if one is near you, and home we’re open to being flexible on location, occasionally a role may require you to be based in a certain location if that's the case it will be detailed in the advert or job description. This can be discussed in more detail during your interview.
The National Citizens Advice Operates from offices in England and Wales, with 4 regional offices based in Cardiff, London, Birmingham and Leeds, therefore all successful applicants must be based within England or Wales.
Please be aware that Citizens Advice is not a sponsoring organisation. Therefore the successful applicant must already possess the right to work in the UK or be able to secure the right to work in the UK independently.
We have been awarded the top charity in Third sectors' employer index, where it's recognised that Citizens Advice is an organization that not only prioritizes the people we serve but also values the wellbeing of its employees.
Citizens Advice seeks to redeploy internal staff who are at risk or under notice of redundancy and will prioritise them in the recruitment process where necessary. If you have been confirmed as at risk or under notice of redundancy please ensure you indicate this in the at-risk box in your application.
Please note, in the event of a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the application early.
This vacancy closes at 23.59 on the closing date.
Position Title: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Reports To: Board of Governors
Location: Simonga, Livingstone, Zambia
Start Date: August 2025
Mission Our mission is to serve rural and vulnerable children and adults of Simonga community by providing inclusive, holistic and high-quality education, skills development and employment opportunities.
Position Overview Tongabezi Trust School (TTS) is looking for a visionary and energetic leader to lead our team. TTS was founded as a pre-school for a handful of local children in 1996, and over the past 30 years we have expanded to offer educational opportunities to the Simonga community through our programmes at Tujatane Primary School and Twaabane Creative Centre. Across our programmes we offer free holistic primary education to 300 pupils, provide scholarships to 80 secondary and 65 tertiary students, and deliver high-quality literacy, GCE, and vocational skills training to adults from the Simonga community. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will be responsible for the overall leadership, strategic direction, and operational effectiveness of the organisation, and will work closely with the Board of Governors, staff, and the Simonga community to ensure the achievement of our mission.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or higher-level qualification in a relevant field
- Minimum 5 years in a leadership role
- Proven experience in leading diverse teams, managing senior staff, and driving organisational change.
- Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution abilities.
- Demonstrated success in fundraising, donor relations, and developing sustainable revenue streams.
- Solid understanding of nonprofit financial processes, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Ability to think strategically and translate vision into actionable plans, demonstrating a deep understanding of the educational and community development landscapes and their challenges.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with experience engaging a wide range of stakeholders, including government agencies, educational institutions, donors, and rural communities.
- Deep commitment to improving educational opportunities and outcomes for marginalised and underserved communities.
- Knowledge of Tonga, Lozi or Nyanja considered a strong asset
- Zambian citizens and candidates with prior work authorisation in Zambia will be prioritised
Key Responsibilities
Leadership and Strategy
- Lead on the continued refinement, updating and implementation of the strategic development plan, organisational vision and mission and ensure alignment of operational activities with the strategic direction of the organisation.
- Lead on the development and implementation of a five-year strategic business plan for the organisation
- Provide guidance and mentorship to the senior leadership team through effective line management
- Cultivate a professional and positive staff culture
- Develop job descriptions for new roles and make recommendations for approval by the board.
Fundraising and Financial Management
- Oversee the development and implementation of a sustainable fundraising strategy that includes student sponsorship, major donors, grants, partnerships, and other revenue-generating activities.
- Support the management of relationships with key funders, including long-term sponsors, major donors and grant-making institutions
- Oversee the development of the annual budgets for approval by the Board of Governors
- Oversee the regular financial updates and forecasts to the Board of Governors
- Be responsible for sound financial management and stewardship of organisational resources
- Lead the development and oversee the implementation of clear financial policies, accounting processes and controls for Tujatane and Twaabane.
Governance
- Ensure the organisation fulfils its legal, statutory and regulatory obligations
- Collaborate with the Chairperson for the Board of Governors to set board meetings and agendas.
- Lead on the preparation of reports for the Board and its committees. Follow organisational guidance documents to ensure appropriate information is brought to the Board and its committee for information, and decision-making. This includes regular reports updating on programme achievements, financial performance, and operational challenges, as well as ad-hoc proposals and reports.
- Support the Board in its governance role, ensuring alignment between the Board’s strategic vision and the charity’s operational activities.
- Maintain awareness of risk and changes to the external environment impacting the operations and strategic direction of the organisation and take reasonable measures to mitigate these risks. Ensure that significant risks are shared with the Board of Governors.
- Lead on the continuous review and updating of all existing policies and work with the SLT and BoG for additional policies as required.
- Refine existing and develop new systems and processes to improve efficiency and day to day operations, including clear schemes of delegation for the SLT and BoG
External Relationships
- Serve as the primary spokesperson for the organisation, building and maintaining relationships with donors, government entities, educational institutions, community leaders and the Simonga community.
- Represent the organisation in key public forums, media appearances, and at educational conferences and events.
Operational Excellence
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the charity, ensuring efficient and effective delivery of programmes and services.
- Oversee the implementation of policies and procedures to guide organisational operations. Ensure these are reviewed and updated regularly.
- Ensure the delivery of high-quality educational programmes that align with the charity’s mission, meet the needs of target communities, and reflect best practice.
- Oversee the monitoring and evaluation of programmes, using data-driven insights to continuously improve service delivery and assess impact.
How to Apply
Please complete an online application form on our website and upload your CV including two references and a comprehensive cover letter. Kindly consolidate all your application documents into a SINGLE PDF or zip file. Rename the file as 'Application for the CEO Position – followed by your full name'.Please note, photographs, parental details, birth dates, marital status and other personal information not relevant to the application do not need to be included in your CV.
To guarantee a fair and accurate assessment of your motivations, background and qualifications, please do not use artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to generate content for your application. Applications where AI use is detected will not be considered for the role.
Deadline to apply is 17:00hrs (Central African Time) Tuesday April 1st 2025
Our mission is to serve rural and vulnerable children and adults of Simonga community by providing inclusive, holistic and high-quality education, ski
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Battersea is undergoing a significant transformation programme (known as Launchpad) to deliver real change in the way we work with, utilise, and learn from data. Our new approach will enable smoother animal, customer and supporter journeys and will help us embed a truly data and insight-driven approach to decision-making at Battersea. The first phase of the programme is to implement Salesforce Lightning as the organisations single CRM application.
With the programme underway, in the preparation for the first go live, this exciting role has been created within the new Data Applications team to ensure that all the system users are expertly supported.
This role, working within the Data Applications Team will initially contribute to the Launchpad programme by supporting training and UAT activity. Once the programme has been completed, this role will then be responsible for the ongoing support and maintenance needs for the new Salesforce Lightning CRM and other related applications as they are launched.
Although the role will initially be managed by the Data Applications Delivery Lead, there is the potential that this role will transition into a dedicated Data Applications support function as the programme progresses and the support need grows.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to help contribute to the future of data at Battersea, open to working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, with a desire to contribute to first class CRM support.
Overall objectives
- Provide efficient and effective support to Battersea’s CRM system users.
- Support the work of the wider Data Applications team and contribute to the design and delivery of effective system processes.
- Undertake various system housekeeping activities to ensure that the systems and data remain robust and accurate.
- Continuously look for areas of potential improvement to systems and processes and make recommendations where appropriate.
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.
Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.
We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Closing date: 24th March 2025
Interview date(s): TBC. Early applications are encouraged, as interviews may take place on a rolling basis ahead of the closing date.
To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. We believe that every dog and cat deserves the best.





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We are looking for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable weather and climate scientist to join us at The Royal Meteorological Society (RMetS) as the Science Engagement Officer.
This is an exciting career opportunity for an individual who is keen to use their skills and knowledge to make a positive impact and advance the understanding of weather and climate in society through informal education. In this role, you will provide scientific support across science engagement project development, delivery and wider RMetS team operations. Reporting to the Science Engagement Manager, you will have responsibility for developing training materials and co-delivering sessions for our climate change communication training, and you will deliver RMetS early career initiatives such as our career events. You will also create engaging content for various RMetS activities and stakeholders, and work with the media to enhance public awareness of weather and climate.
If you have a passion for weather and climate science coupled with a relevant PhD or Master’s degree with industry experience, this could be the perfect role for you.
What you will do in the role:
- Develop training materials and co-deliver sessions for our RMetS training programme, including climate change communication training.
- Deliver youth and early career activities including events, training, the RMetS mentoring scheme, publishing and membership initiatives.
- Support RMetS career activities, producing career guidance, booklets and running workshops.
- Work alongside the RMetS Membership and Accreditation Manager to develop and maintain the Student Ambassador Scheme.
- Generate content across RMetS activities including scientific publishing, events, special projects and COP/IPCC initiatives.
- Support increasing opportunities for engagement with the media, deliver regular interviews, and work on activities to improve the communication of academic research into mainstream media.
- Design and deliver public engagement activities, e.g. Weather Photographer of the Year touring exhibition, citizen science projects, and outreach training.
- Work with the RMetS Science Engagement Fellows on Insurance Special Interest Group and Energy Special Interest Group sector-specific projects and their associated outputs.
- Support ad hoc formal education initiatives.
Essential criteria you will need to demonstrate:
- A background in weather and climate, either through: a PhD in a scientific field relevant to weather and climate; OR a Master’s degree within a scientific field relevant to weather and climate, with a minimum of three subsequent years working in industry.
- Extensive knowledge across weather and climate, and evidence of involvement in activities to ensure ongoing current knowledge across diverse areas.
- Experience in communicating scientific concepts and information to a different range of stakeholders (for example policy makers, the wider scientific and social science community, or the general public).
- A friendly and open-minded approach, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a small team.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to prepare documentation for outside stakeholders and willing to communicate with the media.
- A people person who has the confidence to proactively reach out to and communicate with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Excellent organisational skills including the ability to manage time effectively, balance multiple projects with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to think creatively, be innovative and embrace new ideas and ways of working.
Desirable skills
- Experience and keenness in public engagement and science engagement activities to a variety of audiences.
What you can expect when you work for the Royal Meteorological Society
- Hybrid working, 2 days per week at home and 3 days per week at the RMetS Headquarters in Reading (Tuesday to Thursday).
- Permanent, full-time role (37.5 hours per week), with options to consider flexible working.
- 25 days holiday per year in addition to 8 public holidays and an extra day off on your birthday.
- 10% employer pension contributions.
- Private healthcare.
If you would like to grow in this challenging and exciting Science Engagement Officer position, working in a well-respected and internationally renowned charitable organisation with Royal charter, we would love to hear from you. For more information about us, please visit our website.
Recruitment information and timetable
- The deadline for applications is Friday 14th March 2025.
- To apply please click the link and apply through CharityJobs, with a full CV and detailed cover letter explaining how you meet the essential criteria for this role.
- Interviews are expected to take place once the deadline for applications has closed with some flexibility for interview times outside of core working hours.
- The Royal Meteorological Society values diversity of background and perspective and is committed to treating all people equally and with respect irrespective of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We value diversity of background and perspective.
- We are particularly committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. As part of this commitment, we operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role they have applied for and we will proactively consider all reasonable adjustments to facilitate employment with us. If you wish to apply under this scheme, please indicate this in your covering letter.
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About the Role
The primary focus of the Grants Officer is to support schools and youth organisations to operate the Jack Petchey Achievement Award scheme effectively and to promote, grow and deliver this and other Jack Petchey Foundation (JPF) grant programmes across London and Essex. Although the geographical remit of each Grants officer can change on occasion, it is anticipated that this role will be responsible for the London Boroughs across North West and South West London, plus uniform youth groups who deliver their activities cross-borough.
The Achievement Award scheme is JPF’s flagship programme, with almost 2000 schemes in over 1400 schools, colleges and youth organisations across London and Essex. Through the programme, we invest millions of pounds each year to support young people and youth work. This is an amazing chance for you to have a big impact.
The Achievement Award Scheme enables schools, colleges and youth organisations to recognise, reward and celebrate young people’s achievements. At JPF we are passionate about encouraging young people to raise their aspirations, believe in themselves and make a positive contribution to society. Achievement Awards are designed to recognise a wide range of achievement, not just those achieving academically, but are also aimed at young people who are ‘doing their best’ or demonstrating leadership skills, resilience and determination.
The post holder will manage delivery of the scheme and associated small grants in an assigned area of London. They will be responsible for maintaining and developing positive relationships with schools and youth organisations. The role will involve significant travel to visit schools and youth organisations, as well as outreach and community engagement work to identify and support new groups to apply to join our scheme. This work will also require evenings and occasional weekend work, especially to support our Achievement Award celebration events.
The successful candidate would therefore be someone who has flexibility to travel, work out-of-office hours, enjoys building relationships and public speaking, as well as navigating a busy grants and assessment caseload (desk-based processing, telephone calls/emails, and regular use of a database). It could be a great role for someone living in North West or South West London.
JPF is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we seek to build a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates as they are currently under-represented in our team.
The primary responsibilities of the work will be:
To promote and strengthen the Jack Petchey Achievement Award scheme and associated programmes (Leader Award Grants, Educational Visits, Environmental Awards and Partnership Programmes) in schools and youth organisations
To support schools and youth organisations to administer the Jack Petchey Achievement Award scheme to a high standard and maximise the positive impact it has on young people.
To ensure that schools and youth organisations maximise their use of the small programmes and partnership programmes associated with the Jack Petchey Achievement Award scheme.
To ensure that accurate data is recorded on all JPF systems.
To support programme growth, impact and reach by building stakeholder relationships in your assigned local area.
To assess new applications and monitor the impact of the Achievement Award Grants we make in your assigned local area.
To work with your colleagues in the Grants Team to deliver excellent grant making and relationships with Jack Petchey Foundation beneficiaries.
About You
This is an exciting time to join us as we grow our work as a Foundation. You will have an opportunity to use and develop a wide range of skills in a friendly, dynamic and supportive team that is committed to growing our positive impact on young people.
The role demands a wide range of skills and a high degree of autonomy, reliability and flexibility. We are seeking an efficient, highly organised team member with excellent database and communication skills and a passion for our work. You will need to be able to manage your own workload within agreed targets and maintain a programme of planned visits, while creating new development opportunities.
You will possess an excellent eye for detail, strong administration and database skills and the ability to communicate confidently and present a positive external profile for the charity. This is a busy and satisfying role, with each Grants Officer leading relationships with between 350-400 organisations. You will be someone with great organisational skills and the ability to deal efficiently with regular grant applications, and with busy grant reporting periods twice a year.
Evening and weekend work is a requirement to meet the demands of this role, which on occasion can require up to 2-3 out of hours events in one week, depending on the event schedule. These are seasonal events, primarily during term-time and time off in lieu will be granted for additional hours worked.
This is a perfect time to join the Foundation with a new organisational strategy to deliver – we are exploring how to streamline our processes, improve our support to our grantees, and review our grant-making criteria and guidance. This is your chance to make your mark within a motivated and ambitious team and help us to reach even more young people with our funding.
Main Areas of Responsibilities
The Grants Officer will support schools and youth organisations to operate the Jack Petchey Achievement Award scheme.
The primary duties are:
1 To develop, manage and promote the Jack Petchey Achievement Award Scheme and other JPF opportunities.
1.1. Identify schools and youth organisations not currently running the scheme and proactively promote the Achievement Award (AA) scheme to them, following up as required.
1.2 Receive, assess and process all grant applications to join the AA scheme, in accordance with JPF policies and procedures.
1.3 Attend, participate and assist with delivery of Achievement Award celebration events (usually evenings with some weekends), including making a speech to congratulate the young people.
2 Quality Assurance for the Jack Petchey Achievement Award Scheme
2.1 Develop relationships with and support schools, alternative provision, and youth organisations on the Jack Petchey Achievement Award (AA) scheme to operate the scheme to the highest possible standard.
2.2 Provide timely support to such organisations to enable them to run the AA scheme effectively.
2.3 Implement a strategic approach to conducting face-to-face and digital assessment and monitoring visits to schools and youth organisations in your area on the Jack Petchey Achievement Award scheme, to ensure that JPF funding is well spent and to identify opportunities to improve delivery.
2.4 Organise and deliver digital and in-person training and/or sessions to support schools and youth organisations to operate the Jack Petchey Achievement Award scheme effectively.
3 Administer the Jack Petchey Foundation grant making process
3.1 Ensure accurate records are kept on the Foundation’s database (Salesforce), including up-to-date contact details and records of communication with groups in receipt of or applying for grants.
3.2 Approve/authorise payment of AA grants and related programmes in accordance with JPF policies.
3.3 Ensure appropriate grant reporting by schools and youth organisations and negotiate the return of funds where a grant has not been used in accordance with conditions.
3.4 Proactively manage risk, being alert to potential fraud.
3.5 Ensure that clubs and groups receive all necessary materials to operate the Achievement Award scheme effectively.
3.6 Assess and approve Leader Award Grant, Educational Visit Grant and Environmental Grant applications in accordance with JPF policy.
3.7 Assess applications for Leader Award Grants, Educational Visit Grants and Environmental Award Grants in accordance with JPF policy, with recommendations put forward to Grants Manager and Head of Grants team.
3.8 Provide regular updates on your work and Grants Officer patch to the Head of Grants team as required.
4 To promote the wider work of the Jack Petchey Foundation to schools and youth groups
4.1 Identify case studies and other stories and material that can be used for JPF communications, supporting communications team colleagues to raise awareness of our opportunities and impact.
4.2 Represent JPF at digital and physical events, local networks, funders’ fairs, and community or young people’s forums to help promote JPF’s small grant programmes and other opportunities.
4.3 Support and promote JPF’s partnership programmes to organisations on the Achievement Award Scheme, for example the Jack Petchey’s Speak Out Challenge, Step into Dance, Panathlon and First Give.
4.4 Assist with digital and face-to-face monitoring and reporting in relation to groups that have received a JPF Project Grant or other JPF funding. To promote the wider work of the Jack Petchey Foundation to schools and youth groups
5 Other Responsibilities
5.1 Actively contribute to Grants Team and JPF Team meetings.
5.2 Take a lead on specific projects as agreed with Head of Grants Team.
5.3 Contribute to the assessment of other small grant programmes as requested by the Head of Grants Team.
5.4 Provide telephone/email support and advice about JPF funding streams to existing grantees or potential applicants.
5.5 Work at all times within the policies, procedures and values of the Jack Petchey Foundation, in particular safeguarding, health and safety, and data protection and consent policies.
Please note these are the normal duties which the charity requires from the position. However, it is necessary for all staff to be flexible and all employees will be required from time to time to perform other duties as may be required by JPF.
The post holder will work as part of the wider team from the Jack Petchey Foundation headquarters in Canary Wharf with some home working possible within the framework of the JPF Hybrid Working Policy. You will be required to travel to attend visits, events and meetings, including at weekends and in the evenings. Some travel across London more widely may be required on occasion to support uniform youth groups in your portfolio who deliver their duties cross-borough around your assigned areas.
The Jack Petchey Foundation was set up to inspire and motivate young people and recognise them for their achievements.



