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About the role:

As a Project Worker Complex Needs in our ELMS Service in Waltham Forest, you will have the rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals living with paranoid schizophrenia and other complex needs. Your role will be diverse and impactful, working directly with residents to provide essential support through key working, daily shift delivery, and client recording. You’ll also liaise with mental health professionals, helping coordinate appointments and advocating for residents when needed, ensuring they receive the care and attention they deserve.

You will support clients through structured key working and carry out comprehensive assessments, including risk assessments and goal setting, all while promoting Single Homeless Project’s values and practices. By implementing holistic support strategies, you will empower residents to manage their diagnosis and address their emotional, practical, and housing management needs. The role also includes supporting clients through engaging social activities such as a lunch club, bowling, and an allotment group, creating opportunities for connection and growth. As you guide residents on their journey toward independent living, your work will be pivotal in helping them build the skills and confidence needed to lead fulfilling, healthy lives.

The rota runs over Mon-Sun and some weekends are required. You will also be required to do light household chores and travel between the houses on the project.

About you:

• A working knowledge of severe and enduring mental ill-health, and the interventions and effective approaches to supporting individuals experiencing such conditions.
• Self-motivation and the ability to work under pressure and manage time effectively, prioritising different areas of work according to need.
• The ability to coach someone to undertake a range of practical tasks relating to living independently.
• A Person-Centred support approach and the ability to create collaborative support plans, build rapport, and foster collaboration with residents.

About us:

Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life.

We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 12,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.

We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, co-create, and inspire change while enjoying a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for individuals in need. 

Important info:

Closing Date: Sunday 30th March at Midnight

Interviews: Tuesday 8th April at ELMS in Leyton 

This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed (by SHP) for the successful applicant. 

Organisational Overview 

Screen Share is a dynamic, diverse and fast-growing charity with a clear goal: to ensure every refugee in the UK has access to a laptop and the skills to use it to achieve their goals. We distribute dozens of devices per month and run a variety of training programmes to support those who require digital access and skills to better their situation in the UK

Role Overview 

This new, exciting role sits at the heart of our growing charity. It is central to our conversion from a small laptop redistribution charity to the leading digital inclusion service supporting refugees in the UK.

We are looking for someone to coordinate our operations - specifically within our award-winning Digital Access and more broadly at an organisational level. This includes overseeing our fulfilment solutions, ensuring devices are distributed promptly and smoothly, and getting stuck in with the packaging, postage and refurbishment process. The role also includes managing our office and supporting the CEO with our HR process. 

The post holder will be extremely dynamic, communicative and proactive. They will have strong knowledge of IT and understand that our work with vulnerable adults requires an attitude and culture of equity and safeguarding. 

Job Description 

Operations - Digital Access Programme 

• Explain our referral system to interested parties, ensure our existing referral partners are following the system and respond to queries regarding the referral system 

• Be the primary contact point for our referral partners, informing them of successful referrals, delivery information and digital paperwork. 

• Lead on the allocation of devices to specific Screen Share clients dependent on the needs identified by the Screen Share team and the nature of the IT asset 

• Facilitate the delivery of devices and accessories to service users and technical volunteers via Royal Mail, DHL and other postal and courier services, packaging up devices securely and physically taking them to the Post Office where necessary

• Manage our client and asset management database on Airtable, ensuring all the relevant data is captured accurately and in line with our technical processes and data protection policies.

• Manage Screen Share’s stock of IT Assets securely and carefully, ensuring the highest level of security and discretion

• Manage Screen Share’s stock of IT parts and packaging, ordering specific parts and  packaging where necessary while coordinating with our suppliers 

• Support with the fulfilment elements of the Digital Access programme, including improving and developing partnerships with providers of IT parts, postal and courier services and packaging equipment

• Support the Operations Assistant with IT Asset collections and deliveries

• Support the Technical Lead with laptop refurbishment, including data sanitisation, operating system installs, diagnostics, device configuration and quality assurance. 

• Ensure any e-waste we collect or create which we don’t reuse is recycled appropriately in collaboration with our recycling partner

• Assign financial value to each device and support our E-commerce function where necessary 

Operations - Organisational 

• Manage our physical office such that staff, volunteers and subtenants can do their jobs efficiently, comfortably and safely - including but not limited to fire safety, waste management and printing.

• Ensure the office is fully secure and accessible and that there is a clear and effective line of communication between Screen Share, our landlord and subtenants.

• Support with the fulfilment elements of our other programmes, including booking workshop spaces, managing Oyster cards and exploring software which will make our systems more efficient and activities more impactful

• Where necessary, manage staff and volunteers working on operational projects, including Operations Assistants, interns and corporate staff on volunteer days. 

• Support the planning and execution of events, including event planning, venue bookings, budget management and logistics for staff and trustee away days.

• Administer DBS checks for staff and volunteers and ensure all those at Screen Share have attended our safeguarding training 

• Support the CEO with HR and compliance processes, including inductions for new staff; ensuring they work within the organisation’s policies; ensuring all staff are comfortable with our tech stack; organising staff training and well-being days; being the point of contact in a small team for disciplinary and grievance issues; developing and maintaining organisational policies; and ensuring we are GDPR and Cyber Essentials compliant. 

Personal Specification 

Essential

• Experience working in a busy Operations role

• Strong knowledge of IT (laptops, phones, tablets, monitors, PC’s) including computer components, troubleshooting, diagnostics and refurbishing procedures

• Excellent communication skills both in writing and verbally

• Excellent customer service instinct and responsiveness internally

• Proactive attitude, problem-solving instinct and willingness to take responsibility for multiple processes 

Desirable 

• Knowledge of or direct experience of the UK asylum and immigration system

• Experience of working in a charity or small team

• Knowledge and experience of holding responsibility for HR processes, data management and compliance 

• Experience of fulfilment processes in the UK 

• Experience in stakeholder engagement and communication

Battersea's Launchpad Programme team has been established at Battersea to deliver our huge exciting and transformational Data Strategy, streamlining the way we receive, manage and work with data right across Battersea. Our new approach will enable smoother animal, customer and supporter journeys and will help us to embed a truly data and insight-driven approach at Battersea.

Supporting the Senior Analysis Officer and the Reporting & Data Quality Officer, this new role will help us to provide and maintain comprehensive reporting and analytics for both the Income Generation and Operations teams at Battersea. By joining our team, the successful candidate will play a key part in enhancing our data capabilities and supporting our mission to be there for every dog and cat.

To be successful in this role, you will have experience of working with data visualisation tools, excellent numerical and analytical skills, the ability to communicate complex data, analysis, or technical information, and experience of writing queries to extract and manipulate data using (e.g.) SQL, Power Query, etc.

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: 18th March 2025
Interview date(s): TBC

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.

We are seeking an inspiring fundraiser with a passion for developing networks and meaningful skills development opportunities for young people within the London, South East and South Central Region. An individual who is resilient and able to work with multiple teams to manage challenging tasks and timelines.

To work under the direction of the Interim Regional Partnerships Lead and to be an integral member of the National Fundraising Team. You will research and secure new strategic funding partnerships within your region, sourcing new income streams which will become your relationships to harness and develop to ensure sustainable long-term support for the organisation.

We are looking for:

We are seeking an individual with strong organisation and fundraising skills, a solution-focused attitude to problem-solving and the ability to balance and prioritise competing demands in a busy function. A successful track record of building strong internal and external relationships and generating income from a variety of sources which could include corporate, trusts, foundations and statutory. A natural networker who will enthuse prospective and current supporters, colleagues and volunteers. Strong communication skills, with the credibility and authority to inspire others alongside a successful track record of meeting deadlines and managing own workload is also essential.

Why work for us?

· People-focussed with a friendly and supportive work-place culture

· An active commitment to equality and diversity

· Access to mentoring scheme with a corporate partner

· Generous holiday allowance of 7.2 weeks

· Access to NHS top-up scheme, for money back on expenses such as dental and optical

· Access to an Employee Assistance Programme

· Cycle-to-work scheme

· Group Life Assurance

Keeping Young People Safe

Safeguarding is the action that is taken to promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and protect them from harm.

At Young Enterprise, we take our commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults seriously. We design our roles, programmes and services with safeguarding in mind; conduct thorough checks on new employees in line with UK safeguarding legislation; and regularly enhance the safeguarding knowledge and skills of all our people, including when begin their role.

All successful applicants in eligible roles that involve contact with young people will need to undertake an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) Check prior to starting in the role, and at subsequent 3-year intervals. In addition, no Young Enterprise employee will at any point be unaccompanied while in the presence of children under the age of 18.

In line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, in the vast majority of cases DBS checks which contain information on previous convictions will not disqualify an individual from working with us. If you have any questions please contact our HR Team by e-mail; you will find the address in the attached JD document.

At YE we are passionate and committed to keeping your data safe and secure.  Full details can be found in the YE People’s Privacy Notice.

This is a hybrid role with significant travel across London & South East and South Central & East of England.

DBS Required: YES

Full details can be found in the Job Description.

Please send your CV – with a covering letter (no more than 2 sides of A4) explaining why you think you would be right for this opportunity by no later than midnight on 30 March 2025. Please note applications without a cover letter will not be considered. 

We will be assessing applications on a rolling basis and may shortlist and invite candidates to interview before the closing date. Interviews will take place via Teams.

Although we endeavour to respond to all applications, if you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date you should consider your application unsuccessful.

The Latin Mass Society (LMS) is a London-based Roman Catholic charity (No. 248388). Founded in 1965, the charity is focused on the Traditional Latin Mass and other sacraments, organising devotional events and training, and maintains an online shop.

Working with the Society’s General Manager, Trustees, and local volunteers, the Communications Officer will drive the charity's advertising and promotion -- profile raising, for membership, and for the chairty's press releases and events -- creating advertising copy and planning its appearance in print and online, including video presentations, and engage with journalists and influencers across all media platforms for the same purposes, managing the charity's social media accounts.

Attendance at some key events is essential.

Status: Self-employed.

Hours: variable, averaging 10 hours a week.

Salary: £8,320 pa.

It is envisaged that the Communications Officer will work mainly from home with some on-site meetings and attrndance at events required.

Key relationships: Chairman, General Manager (line manager), Editor of Mass of Ages, Local Representatives.

Main duties and responsibilities:

· Cultivate relationships with people in the social media and Catholic and secular press (e.g. Catholic Herald, EWTN, bloggers, Catholic journalists, prominent Catholics)

· Put the Chairman and/or leading members of the Society forward for interviews, provide quotations, or compose articles for various media

· Evaluate the success of press and publicity activity to aid future planning.

· Work with volunteer Local Representatives to promote grass roots activities

· Produce newsletters, posters, promotional material and adverts

· Coordinate membership, retail and fundraising campaigns

· Maintain on the Society’s website and social media accounts a flow of news, announcements, videos, and developing resources pages

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

· A good knowledge and understanding of the UK and international Catholic environment and the Traditional Latin Mass

· Knowledge of and experience in offline and on-line media

· Knowledge of graphic design for print and digital content along with basic video editing skills.

· Experience of working under pressure

· Experience of working independently and in a small team

· Excellent and persuasive interpersonal skills

· Creative written communication skills

Closing date for applications: 31 March 2025.

Interviews will take place in London in April.

Applicants must have the right to live and work in the United Kingdom. 

Prevent Breast Cancer Charity is looking for a Communications & Marketing Officer, you’ll join us at a vital time, as we help to shape what the future of breast cancer prevention looks like. From promoting our research and brand values, to tackling health inequalities and raising breast health awareness. You'll work across a range of areas to drive income and impact for the charity. Influencing all aspects of the communications and marketing mix, helping to organise, manage, and deliver a broad range of work across digital marketing, creative, PR and communications.

As a digital first marketer, you’ll be responsible for creating inspiring campaigns that drive action. You’ll plan, research and deliver creative content for campaigns, working closely with external suppliers and teams in-house to execute impactful multi-channel campaigns. You will have a passion for marketing, utilising a broad media mix and finding the most creative ways to drive conversion. You’ll analyse data, project manage and evaluate marketing campaigns, set-up and optimise digital ads and develop content for several channels, including email and our website.

No two days are the same and we need someone who is willing to get stuck in, who is enthusiastic, proactive and positive. Someone who enjoys meeting people from a wide range of backgrounds. To assist our continued growth, this exciting opportunity is for a highly motivated and creative individual looking to further their career in the charitable sector or seeking a new challenge.

The role requires a keen eye for detail and to be able to demonstrate strong organisational and communication skills. Being able to prioritise and deliver multiple strands of work to deadlines is vital to this role. Good planning, research, communication, and team-working skills are essential in this busy and exciting environment to raising awareness of our vital research into the prediction and prevention of breast cancer.

About the Job
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Responsible to: Head of Communications and Marketing
Annual leave: 33 days including Bank Holidays
Location: Hybrid working / The Nightingale Centre, Wythenshawe Hospital, M23 9LT
Salary: Starting at £26,520 to £34,680 dependent on experience

Main Responsibilities

• As a digital first marketer, you’ll be responsible for creating inspiring campaigns that drive action.
• Supporting the communications and marketing function of the charity, increasing the charity’s reach by delivering marketing and communications activity across a multichannel approach covering digital, social media, website, print and PR.
• Deliver communications that raise brand awareness and ensure that Prevent Breast Cancer is accurately and consistently presented at all times.
• Promote the impact of our work across fundraising, awareness and support our teams in the delivery of these campaigns.
• Support and create engaging content which inspires people to get involved and support Prevent Breast Cancer.

Marketing

• Strategic thinking to support planning and execution of marketing and fundraising campaigns. To include digital marketing and fundraising activities.
• Monitoring and actioning internal and external requests for communications and marketing support.
• Support the design and production of Prevent Breast Cancer communications, including socials, email marketing (Mailchimp) and print materials.
• The ability to use creative tools (Canva/Adobe) for content creation.
• Assisting with the writing, editing, and proofing copy for online and offline marketing materials including but not limited to leaflets, posters and blogs.
• Social media– staying ahead with social media trends and engaging with our social media strategy. Planning and production of copy and assets for social media to support the charities aims.
• Able to support keeping the website up to date; updating events, blogs and creative digital content (WordPress).
• Able to liaise with suppliers to support the smooth execution of campaigns.
• Attending meetings and engaging with agency partners.
• Support with photography and video requests to create in-house or externally sourced, creating engaging and effective content to be used on social media, e-marketing and digital adverts.
• Delivery and analysis of marketing and communications function with ROI front of mind. Comfortable or willingness to engage with analytics, insights, continually reviewing and recommending improvements.
• Be a pro-active member of team supporting the development of our digital strategy providing support with social media, website updates, SEO, PPC.
• To support the implementation of the charity’s brand strategy and act as a brand champion.

Communications and PR

• Ensure communications are clear and accessible, with consistent branding, tone and look across all Prevent Breast Cancer communications.
• Support the team with the creation of engaging content across platforms and audiences.
• Support and implement the organisations social media strategy, including content creation, scheduling, engaging, and monitoring the social conversation. Be prepared to be reactive to content as and when needed.
• Providing first class stewardship to all supporters that engage with the charity and supporting the fundraising team with their contacts.
• Provide copy writing support and proof reading, with a keen attention to detail.
• PR- Build and maintain relationships with people willing to share their stories, to be used as case studies to promote our work.
• PR- Work with all members of the team to identify media opportunities and assist in the monitoring of media stories with our PR consultant.
• PR- Assist in the response to press enquiries.

General

• In their absence provide cover for members of the communications team.
• As with all other members of the Prevent Breast Cancer team, assist the charity’s coffee bar and shop when needed.
• Able to work some out of hours including attending events, attending some early/late meetings, and monitoring social media.
• Communicate in a persuasive and compelling way, building content and messaging with the target audience in mind.
• Embrace digital technology and keen to keep up with developments that will help the charity in its aims.
• Attend relevant training and development courses as required.
• Feel passionately about breast cancer prevention and promoting the charity at a local and national level, speaking with authority about our research, aims and fundraising campaigns and highlighting the importance of The Nightingale Centre.
• Any other reasonable duties deemed necessary by the Head of Communications and Marketing

Person Specification
Essential

• Marketing / business qualification or qualified by experience
• 2-3 years’ experience in communications and marketing within charity sector or marketing/creative sector
• Experience in project managing and delivering on multiple projects at one time. Delivering them to a high standard, within budget and working to a brief.
• Experience using social media in a project or work-related setting.
• Ability and experience preparing and delivering presentations.
• Experience with digital campaigns either for marketing or fundraising purposes.
• Experience working in a team, working to tight deadlines, and meeting targets.
• Experience working to budgets and reporting on campaigns ensuring accurately tracked and presenting results to wider team.
• Highly computer literate and proficient with Microsoft Office
• Ability to prepare persuasive marketing materials including letters, flyers, emails, leaflets etc.
• Experience using social media and an interest in technology
• Experience using Canva for design
• A natural communicator, ability to nurture existing relationships and develop new relationships with a wide audience
• A forward-thinking person able to work on own initiative but also as part of a team
• A willingness to undertake jobs that are not outlined on job description as and where necessary
• Committed to Prevent Breast Cancer’s cause
• Able to work flexible hours and attend events outside of office hours and at weekends
• Experience using WordPress, for website editing and content creation
• Highly organised and able to multi-task projects and administrative duties
• Prioritising tasks and organising them in a way, which pays attention to detail

Desirable

• Experience communicating and dealing with individuals from varied backgrounds
• Experience copy writing and proof reading, with a keen eye for detail
• Experience using Adobe Illustrator / Photoshop / InDesign
• Experience using Adobe Premier Pro (for video editing and subtitling – knowledge of would be useful)
• Experience using a database
• Experience working with PR opportunities and enquiries
• Full driving license and car owner

Finance Assistant - Part-time

Location: Rochester Airport, Kent
Department: Corporate Services
Salary: £17,500 (actual part-time salary)
Hours: Part-time, circa 26 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Flexible
Job Type: Part time
Contract Type: Permanent

We are Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS), and we fight every day to save lives. We are Team KSS, a close-knit team of dedicated, skilled, sector-leading experts with an incredible level of expertise. We are passionate about what we do which drives us to always deliver our very best.

We’re driven by our purpose of saving lives and ensuring the best possible outcomes for our patients. Last year alone we responded to over 3,000 incidents. We are fearless and tireless in fighting to save every life.

Our charity headquarters and forward operating base are located at Rochester Airport, with our aircraft hangar and maintained at Redhill Aerodrome. When the call comes, we can reach any part of Kent, Surrey or Sussex in under 30 minutes.

As part of the Corporate Services function it is your job to support the organisation, ensuring it is fit to grow and deliver its ambition. We aspire for excellence in all we do, maintaining full compliance with regulation and ensuring every penny we raise is spent with the high-level care and consideration it merits.

Key Responsibilities:

The Finance team are looking for someone to give general support to the team in their day to-day administration and accounting tasks. The role would suit someone who is confident in working with numbers and with computers and diligently following clearly defined processes but is also ready to collaborate and problem solve when the need arises. Previous experience in comparable finance roles is crucial for this position.

As a finance assistant for KSS you will undertake tasks such as cashing and banking, purchase ledgers, sales ledger and credit controls, general accounting and finally legacies. Please see job description for full details.

Inclusion and Diversity

KSS is committed to creating an equal, diverse and truly inclusive culture where everyone feels welcome and able to be their authentic selves.

We believe that everyone has the right to live without fear or prejudice, and be treated fairly, and with respect and dignity regardless of race, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, social class, religion and belief.

We reserve the right to close the position early if the role is filled.

Benefits package is correct at the time this advert was published.

Benefits: 33 days annual leave rising with service, Occupational/Enhanced Sick Pay, Enhanced Parental Leave, Access to the Blue Light Card and Blue Light Events, Access to the Wellbeing Hub, Money Purchase Pension Scheme, Group Life Assurance Cover Group Income Protection Cover, Critical Illness Cover, Employee Assistance Programmes, Development opportunities

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Join Us in Driving Real Change! Lead Hope for the Future's Policy and Engagement Team

Location: Sheffield HQ or Remote (UK-wide)
Salary: £43,235.28 per annum (+ £3,000 London Weighting, where applicable)
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent 

Are you passionate about inspiring change in the fight against climate change?

At Hope for the Future (HFTF), our mission is to empower individuals and communities to engage in meaningful conversations with politicians and drive bold climate action. We believe that through collaboration across political divides, we can create a future where climate action is central to decision-making in government and beyond.

We are seeking an experienced, passionate leader to take on the role of Director of Policy and Engagement and help shape the future of climate action.

Are you an inspiring, strategic leader ready to make a tangible impact? If so, this is your opportunity to lead our Policy and Engagement team, drive meaningful change, and be part of an ambitious, forward-thinking organisation.

What you’ll be doing

As a key member of the senior leadership team, you’ll have the responsibility of overseeing the delivery of our impactful projects and ensuring that our ambitious three-year strategy is achieved. You’ll provide expert leadership, empowering your team to drive engagement with diverse communities and policymakers across the UK.

Your role will involve:

• Leading and growing HFTF’s impact by overseeing delivery programmes, achieving targets, and ensuring financial sustainability

• Managing and mentoring a talented, motivated team while fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment

• Strengthening partnerships with organisations, policymakers, and stakeholders

• Representing the charity in external communications, events, and public speaking opportunities

• Actively contributing to the overall strategy and direction of HFTF

What we’re looking for
We’re looking for a leader who is not only strategic and results-driven but also passionate about climate action and empowering communities. You’ll need:

• At least 3 years’ experience in a management or leadership role within a charity, NGO, or social enterprise

• A strong understanding of UK politics, advocacy, and public engagement

• Proven success in building and maintaining partnerships, particularly those that generate income or support paid services

• Excellent communication skills, including public speaking and working with diverse stakeholders

• Ability to lead and motivate a team, with a commitment to personal development and performance management

• Familiarity with project management, CRM systems, and monitoring & evaluation

Why join us?
 

At HFTF, we offer a unique, supportive environment where you can make a real difference. By joining our passionate staff team who are dedicated to real change you will :

• Lead a dynamic, passionate team dedicated to tackling the climate and nature crises

• Be part of a charity with a strong mission to influence national and local decision-makers

• Have access to generous benefits, including 30 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), a pension contribution, and wellbeing support

• Work with a flexible approach, including remote or hybrid options

• Receive a competitive salary with London Weighting where applicable

This is your opportunity to make a meaningful difference, lead our policy and engagement team, and contribute to the continued success of a leading climate charity.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary: £43,235.28 per annum + £3k London Weighting for qualifying areas

• 30 days annual leave + statutory holidays

• Employer Pension Contribution

• Flexible working options, with the ability to work remotely or from our Sheffield office

• Well-being support, Bike to Work Scheme, and Season Ticket Loan Scheme

Location
This role is flexible—either based in our Sheffield office or working remotely anywhere in the UK. Some national travel will be required.

Ready to lead for change?
If you are passionate about driving action on the climate and nature crises and have the leadership skills to take HFTF to the next level, we want to hear from you! Apply now and help us create lasting change in the fight for a better future.

Hope for the Future is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Apply now

Ready to take the lead in shaping the future of climate advocacy? If you’re ready to inspire action and help us make a lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you. 

Applications close at 9am on Wednesday 2nd April 2025, click here to apply. 

Online interviews during week commencing 10th April 2025.

About the Role

Sense is recruiting for a Volunteer Development Lead to join our fantastic People & Culture Team, working on a hybrid basis between home and our offices in either London or Birmingham. We can also accommodate candidates able to commit to a part-time schedule (minimum of four days per week).

The Volunteer Team owns the strategic overview and direction of volunteering at Sense. As a key role in growing, supporting and enhancing volunteering across Sense, they work collaboratively with all functions across the organisation to help shape volunteering opportunities, improve volunteer experience and embed processes that ensure volunteers feel valued and empowered to make a real impact.
 

The main duties and responsibilities include:

• Support with the delivery of Sense’s Volunteer Strategy, helping to ensure all activity aligns with Sense’s vision and mission.
• Increase volunteer participation by developing inclusive and meaningful opportunities that cater to diverse interests, skills, and availability.
• Enhance the quality and impact of volunteering by establishing clear guidance on volunteer engagement and management.
• Ensure volunteering at Sense is accessible, inclusive and contributes to the charity’s overall mission.
• Develop innovative and new volunteering models, including micro-volunteering to further enhance our work.
• Help design and deliver Volunteer Management workshops to help equip volunteer managers across the organisation with best practice tools, and strategies to enhance the volunteer experience.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Experience in developing volunteer programmes and volunteer management.
• Strong knowledge of best practices, legislation and emerging trends in volunteering.
• Demonstrated success in delivering strategies and/or large-scale projects.
• Promote inclusive volunteering opportunities, identifying and addressing barriers to participation.
• Develop external partnerships to enhance Sense’s volunteer network and extend opportunities.
• Good knowledge of policies and practices in safeguarding, risk management, and volunteer engagement.
• A commitment to people with complex disabilities and Sense’s vision and values.

Personal Circumstances

• This role requires a hybrid working model, with at least two days per week in the office or visiting shops or other sites.
• Ability to travel to either our Selly Oak (Birmingham) or our London office.
• Applications will be considered from candidates able to commit to a part-time schedule (pro-rata, minimum of four days per week).
• This role may require occasional overnight stays for training, meetings or events. 
   

About Sense

For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Sense are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.

Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.

To apply

Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly.  We would recommend that you read the job description and person specification before applying.

Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.

No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.

Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to a DBS check; level dependent on the nature of the role.

For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. 

About the job

We have an exciting opportunity for a Chef de Partie in our Catering team at St Joseph’s Hospice. As a Chef de Partie, you will ideally be used to working in a busy catering location, as well as working with fresh food, and have some knowledge of palliative care catering needs or have worked within the healthcare sector. The post requires an enthusiastic and confident approach where, as a member of the team, you will ensure that both our patients and retail customers’ needs are exceeded.

About you

You will need:

• To be qualified to C&G 7051/2 or NVQ equivalent at Level 2 or higher
• Up-to-date knowledge of modern cooking procedures
• Experience of cooking food to meet the specific nutritional needs of patients
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

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
• Enhanced hourly rates for weekend and bank holiday working
• Subsidised café and early access to retail sale events
• Season ticket/welfare loans
• Continuation of the NHS Pension Scheme or an excellent salary-exchange pension scheme
• Santander Cycles discount and cycle-to-work scheme
• Health cash plan and access to EAP services

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

Closing date: 23 March 2025.

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.

Are you an inspiring leader with a passion for animal welfare?  Do you have the strategic vision, commercial acumen, and media expertise to guide a respected charity in adapting to today’s challenging economic environment?  If so, Ferne Animal Sanctuary invites you to apply for the pivotal role of Chief Executive Officer.

About Ferne Animal Sanctuary

For over 80 years, Ferne Animal Sanctuary has provided refuge for unwanted and neglected animals, promoting animal welfare and finding forever homes for those in need. As a small independent charity, we are at a turning point, navigating a dynamic economic climate while seeking to diversify income streams and become less reliant on legacy funding.

The Role

As CEO, you will lead the organisation in reshaping its future, ensuring sustainability and growth during challenging times. Reporting directly to the Board of Trustees, your key responsibilities will include:

· Steering the organisation’s long-term strategy of increasing the number of charity shops whilst ensuring resilience and responsiveness to changes in the economic environment.

· Expanding and diversifying income streams to reduce reliance on legacies, with a focus on retail growth, fundraising innovation, and commercial opportunities.

· Enhancing Ferne’s profile through media, PR, and marketing strategies, growing awareness and support.

· Managing the charity efficiently and ethically, maintaining the highest standards of animal welfare and adhering to all regulations.

· Building strong, collaborative relationships with stakeholders, donors, colleagues, volunteers, and the community to strengthen Ferne’s influence and support base.

About you

We are seeking a forward-thinking leader with the following skills and experience

· Proven leadership experience, ideally within the charity, retail, or commercial sector.

· A strong track record of achieving commercial success and driving profitability, with the ability to identify and capitalise on new opportunities.

· Expertise in media, PR, and marketing, with a proven ability to elevate an organisation’s profile and build engagement.

· A strategic mindset with the ability to navigate economic challenges and lead change effectively.

· A genuine passion for animal welfare and a deep commitment to Ferne’s mission.

· Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and influence a wide range of stakeholders.

· Outstanding ability to engage and inspire a diverse, multi-site workforce including volunteers

· Experience working with a Board of Trustees or in a governance setting is desirable.

What We Offer

· The opportunity to lead a well-loved and respected charity, shaping its future in a meaningful way.

· A dedicated team of colleagues and volunteers who share your passion for animals.

· A beautiful rural location in Somerset with a strong sense of community.

The closing date for applications is 24th March 2025.  Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview during the week commencing 31st March 2025.

Could you be our new Service Manager?

Who we’re looking for

Are you dynamic and resourceful? Are you motivated by helping people to help themselves? Can you enthuse a volunteer team to support people experiencing complex and emotionally demanding issues? We’re seeking a Service Manager to maintain and develop our remote services from our office in Nottingham. 

You will be an excellent communicator, as well as a practical, well organised and hardworking individual, preferably with experience in the voluntary sector or equivalent transferable experience.

Reporting to the Head of Service Delivery, you will be responsible for recruiting, training and supporting volunteers to deliver a service to Litigants in Person, facilitating day-to-day operations, and building and sustaining relationships with key contacts at our partner university and the national court service. 

This post is funded by The National Lottery Community Fund

About the Role

Sense is recruiting for a Volunteer Development Lead to join our fantastic People & Culture Team, working on a hybrid basis between home and our offices in either London or Birmingham. We can also accommodate candidates able to commit to a part-time schedule (minimum of four days per week).

The Volunteer Team owns the strategic overview and direction of volunteering at Sense. As a key role in growing, supporting and enhancing volunteering across Sense, they work collaboratively with all functions across the organisation to help shape volunteering opportunities, improve volunteer experience and embed processes that ensure volunteers feel valued and empowered to make a real impact.
 

The main duties and responsibilities include:

• Support with the delivery of Sense’s Volunteer Strategy, helping to ensure all activity aligns with Sense’s vision and mission.
• Increase volunteer participation by developing inclusive and meaningful opportunities that cater to diverse interests, skills, and availability.
• Enhance the quality and impact of volunteering by establishing clear guidance on volunteer engagement and management.
• Ensure volunteering at Sense is accessible, inclusive and contributes to the charity’s overall mission.
• Develop innovative and new volunteering models, including micro-volunteering to further enhance our work.
• Help design and deliver Volunteer Management workshops to help equip volunteer managers across the organisation with best practice tools, and strategies to enhance the volunteer experience.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Experience in developing volunteer programmes and volunteer management.
• Strong knowledge of best practices, legislation and emerging trends in volunteering.
• Demonstrated success in delivering strategies and/or large-scale projects.
• Promote inclusive volunteering opportunities, identifying and addressing barriers to participation.
• Develop external partnerships to enhance Sense’s volunteer network and extend opportunities.
• Good knowledge of policies and practices in safeguarding, risk management, and volunteer engagement.
• A commitment to people with complex disabilities and Sense’s vision and values.

Personal Circumstances

• This role requires a hybrid working model, with at least two days per week in the office or visiting shops or other sites.
• Ability to travel to either our Selly Oak (Birmingham) or our London office.
• Applications will be considered from candidates able to commit to a part-time schedule (pro-rata, minimum of four days per week).
• This role may require occasional overnight stays for training, meetings or events. 
   

About Sense

For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Sense are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.

Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.

To apply

Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly.  We would recommend that you read the job description and person specification before applying.

Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.

No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.

Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to a DBS check; level dependent on the nature of the role.

For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. 

Charity People is thrilled to be working with one of the worlds leading feminist collective action organisations, Mama Cash, to recruit for a new Philanthropy and Partnerships Lead to champion their new strategy in engaging High Net Worth Individuals an Major Donors.

Post Philanthropy and Partnerships Lead

Location This organisation is based in Amsterdam and supports fully remote home-working, as such this post is open to candidates based internationally

Working Hours Full time, 36 hours per week with flexible working options

Salary CAO Sociaal Werk, scale 11, min. €4072,- and maximum €6780: This works out at €57,206 - €95,249, (equivalent to £44,409 to £73,942 GBP or $57,440 - $95,640 USD)

Note the salary is paid in the currency of the successful candidates location.

Benefits 26 days annual leave,

Reporting To Director of Partnerships and Communications within the Money Team

Line Reports 4 Direct Line Reports (2 based in Netherlands, 2 remote)

About Mama Cash

Mama Cash are one of the oldest international women's fund in the world, working to ensure that feminist collective action led by women, girls, and trans and intersex people is resourced, supported and connected within and across social movements. With a head office based in the Netherlands (and a growing number of staff based remotely), Mama Cash uses their role as a feminist funder, their experience of supporting feminist activism, and their geopolitical location to mobilise and move funding to feminist initiatives and groups. They do this by working in partnership with other feminist organisations, women's funds, and social justice grant makers and donors.

About the Role

This truly is an incredible opportunity for an ambitious and passionate fundraiser to build something special for Mama Cash. The role is integral in driving income growth from high-net-worth individuals (HNWI) and major donors across the US, UK, and Netherlands, developing a major gifts program, cultivate relationships with existing donors, and identify new prospects to help meet our annual fundraising targets.

Core tasks within the role will include:

• Develop and Implement Fundraising Strategy - Create and execute a strategy to identify, cultivate, and solicit high-net-worth individuals (HNWI) and major donors with an immediate focus on the US, UK and The Netherlands

• Prospecting and Donor Acquisition - Lead HNWI prospecting, generate new leads, and develop solicitation plans, with a strong focus on US-based donors.

• Relationship Management - Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential major donors, ensuring long-term engagement.

• Income Growth and Budget Management - Secure and grow income from individual donors to meet annual fundraising targets and

• Tracking and Stewardship - Manage donor tracking systems, oversee moves management, and deliver stewardship programs, including reporting and donor events.

• Collaboration and Strategic Alignment - Work closely with senior leadership to align fundraising efforts with organisational objectives.

The role will also play a key role in inspiring and motivating a brilliant team, with a key focus on:

• Team Leadership & Staffing - Ensure proper staffing, training, and professional development while fostering collaboration

• Employee Development & Support - Guide, coach, and motivate employees, conduct performance reviews, and identify growth opportunities

• Operational & Risk Management - Identify and address internal challenges, resolve bottlenecks, and mitigate risks in work processes

• Planning & Budgeting - Create, monitor, and manage annual plans, budgets, and KPIs for the sub-team

• Stakeholder & Vendor Management - Act as a key liaison with leadership, supervise consultants and vendors, and oversee budget management

• Process & Policy Development - Establish and refine IDR processes, policies, and procedures to enhance efficiency and effectiveness

As recruitment partner, Charity People is managing all applications for the position and would love to hear from individuals who have the following skills and experience:

• Commitment to women's, girls', and trans and intersex people's rights and the vision, mission and values of the organisation
• Experience of working in fundraising, with a focus on individual donor fundraising
• 5-10 years of fundraising/relationship management experience and demonstrated success in growing and securing income from HNWI and major gift donors and managing a HNWI and individual major gift donor portfolio
• Excellent verbal communication skills including English language skills, both spoken and written
• Successful track record of soliciting and closing major gifts (focus on HNWI) donations in the US and/or UK
• Knowledge of human rights, social justice, environmental justice, international development and/or (funding) feminist movements
• An ability to work both strategically and operationally
• Creative thinking and problem-solving aptitude

Key Dates

• Closing date for applications: Wednesday 26^th March 2025
• One Stage, Online Interviews - 7^th 8^th and 9^th April
• Offer made to the successful candidate 10^th April

If you're keen to lead a team within a dynamic and effective organisation and share this organisation's vision that every woman, girl, and trans and intersex person has the power and resources to participate fully and equally in creating a peaceful, just and sustainable world, then please do reach out today.

If you'd like to be considered for this role please send your CV to or call on 07563 030609 to have an initial chat about the position.

Mama Cash is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the diverse community. We particularly welcome applications from people targeted by sexism, racism, homo antagonism, trans antagonism, classism, and disablism.