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About The Role
Closing Date: 30th April
Application Process: Please ensure you apply with your most updated CV and a supporting statement on why you believe you would be the most suitable individual for this position.
It’s an exciting time to join Regional Engagement. We’re a growing team with big ambitions over the next 5 years. Success in your role will enable Alzheimer’s Society to campaign for change, fund research to find a cure and support people living with dementia today.
We have a fantastic opportunity available for a Regional Fundraiser to join our rewarding and growing team. This is an exciting role, which would suit someone looking to build and develop their relationship fundraising or broaden their sector experience in a major national charity.
From multi-year partnerships and supporters, right through to managing volunteers and raising awareness in our communities, the team you join is talented, fast-paced and on a mission to create a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. The successful candidate will be able to deliver first-class relationship and account management, maximising retention as well as driving opportunities to secure new income within Kent (from prospecting through to pitch development and delivery).
Our team have a wealth of experience and skills to support you and being a team player is essential. Recruiting, managing, and appreciating the value of our supporters and volunteers is essential. You need to inspire and motivate them to develop lifelong support.
This is a homeworking role and you will be required to regularly travel across Kent to meet supporters and also occasionally attend internal meetings at locations across the country including our flagship offices (London, Birmingham, Warrington and Belfast). You must reside in the UK and have the correct right to work documents to work in the UK.
About You
- Experience in relationship and community fundraising or ability to demonstrate transferrable skills.
- Good understanding of budgeting and financial management
- Experience in identifying and acquiring new business opportunities.
- Experience in delivering excellent supporter stewardship and/or customer care.
- Ability to analyse data and information to make decisions.
- Proven track record in achieving financial and non-financial targets.
- Ability to work remotely and independently and travel across an extensive patch.
Person Specification: - Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with diverse stakeholders.
- Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant IT tools.
- Ability to work collaboratively and prioritise workloads effectively.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional organisational abilities with great attention to detail.
- A passionate advocate for Alzheimer’s Society, with a strong commitment to making a difference.
- A self-starter with a high level of motivation and resilience.
About Alzheimer's Society
Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime.
At Alzheimer’s Society, we’re the UK’s leading dementia charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding ground breaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be.
Together with our supporters, we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives.
Our values make sure that our focus is clear for the challenges and opportunities ahead and remind us of what we all stand for.
Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as Black, Asian or from another minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Alzheimer’s Society.
We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.
Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy here along with our internal employee forum and Employee Lived Experience network groups help us promote inclusion and belonging, becoming an engaged and inclusive organisation for all our people.
Our hiring process
During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and can be at your best. We are working hard to ensure our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible, so please do get in touch for application support or any adjustments you might need.
To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for this role, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed. We recognise the benefits of AI, but if you're considering using it to submit your application, we encourage you to reflect on the value it truly adds. AI tools often lack the personal touch and authenticity that set candidates apart. We want to hear your unique perspective, experiences, and skills, so we encourage you to showcase them in your own voice.
We try to avoid closing roles early where possible, however if we receive a high volume of applications, we may close earlier than the advertised closing date. Should this occur, we will aim to provide you with at least 48 hours' notice.
We are committed to safer recruitment and ensuring the welfare of those we work with, due to the nature of some of our roles, we might need to carry out a DBS check at the relevant level.
Giving back to you
Our employees work hard every day to make a true difference in people's lives. We are proud to support them with a range of benefits, recognition and many options for working agilely, all contributing to a strong work life balance. We also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with Alzheimer's Society.
You can also visit our Working for Us pages, which give you more information about what it’s like to be an employee at the Society.
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We are recruiting for an Admissions and Assessment Coordinator to join our Specialist Family Residential Service in Sheffield. The service provides drug and alcohol recovery support for parents and their children in a residential setting.
The hours are full time, Monday to Friday 9-5, based at the Sheffield Family Residential Service, and you will be expected to take part in a on call rota to support the staff and service delivery. Flexible working can be considered.
The service is based close to Eccelsall Road/Sheffield Hallam Collegiate Campus area of Sheffield, it is easily accessible. Situated in a large Victorian Building, fully refurbished in 2022, there is free on-site parking as well and is also easily access by multiple bus routes.
Click here and you can do a full virtual tour of the building and service here
The Role
We need someone who can work in a team within a residential family setting and be empowering and passionate in supporting families to make positive changes in their drug and alcohol lifestyle choices. Your role would include the following:
- To manage all enquiries and referrals made to the service, undertake comprehensive needs assessments and risk assessment for individuals.
- Liaise with Residential Manager to make placement decisions about the suitability of individuals with multiple needs.
- Welcome new residents into the service and ensure all needs of the individuals are met upon arrival.
- Be responsible for data management of referrals, assessments, ensuring all admissions are managed safely and report data in line with processes in place.
- Liaise with referrers and stakeholders to ensure promotion of new relationships and existing relationships are maintained
Whilst the service is 24/7, this role is Monday to Friday with flexible working opportunities.
About You
- Experience of working with people and families with multiple and varying needs including addiction and have a working knowledge of residential rehabilitation and strengthening recovery capital.
- Experienced in working with multiple stakeholders and nurturing relationships, you will be able to confidently provide guidance and support to individuals, families, and stake holders in relation to accessing and developing residential rehabilitation pathways into the service.
- Experience of completing robust assessments and risk management plans.
- You will be positive, innovative, and motivational in working as part of a multi-disciplinary team also on your own initiative.
We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and believe it is important to include people with lived experience to ensure the needs of the people we support are represented. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone is free to be themselves and we ensure equity of opportunity.
So, if you’re seeking your next challenge as an Admissions and Assessment Coordinator, please get in touch or apply today.
Your Rewards
- Starting salary of £24,750, with opportunity to access potential yearly salary increments subject to appraisal, meaning potential salary increase up to £29,250
- 25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing each year to a maximum of 30 days)
- Benefits including season ticket loan, pension scheme and life assurance
- Support through occupational sick pay, eye-care vouchers and regular wellbeing talks and activities
- Continuous training and career development via PXL our dedicated learning management system
- Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance programme including telephone and online access
- A rewarding role with the opportunity to help us support people on their journey to recovery and change their lives for the better.
- We’ll ensure you get all the support you need to thrive and succeed in your role and find your place amongst our incredible and collaborative team.
A rewarding role with the opportunity to help us support families on their journey to recovery and change their lives for the better.
About Phoenix Futures
Phoenix Futures Group is a charity with over 50 years’ experience and a leading provider of drug and alcohol treatment.
Our values are what define us and ensure we work to the highest standards. We believe in being the best, we are passionate about recovery, we value our history and use it to inform our future.
We work with local authorities, other charities and service providers across the country to deliver innovative programmes and projects that change lives for the better, setting people on the path to health and emotional wellbeing.
We provide a diverse range of services, our expertise in psychosocial treatment and support is the common thread that runs through everything we do. People need psychological interventions, social support, meaningful use of time, sense of purpose and a place of safety to sustain their recovery. At our core, we support people, families and communities to recover from drug and alcohol dependency.
Interview Process
We want you to feel comfortable to be your best during the interview process, so that you can get to know Phoenix and we can get to know you. If shortlisted, you will be contacted for a short face to face interview. All details will be provided in advance so that you can feel adequately prepared and we can support you with reasonable adjustments as required.
Please note, we will be assessing applications as they are submitted and may close this role should we find sufficient applicants with which to make our shortlist. As such, we would advise applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
We use our expertise to support people in their personal recovery and to improve their lives.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Dudley
Salary: £36,000 per annum
Hours: Monday - Friday (occasional weekend work), 37.5 hours per week (agile working)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits: Access to our clients 31 Acre Site, Generous Annual Leave Allowance, Contributory Pension Scheme, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, Retail Discounts via their Online Rewards Portal, Discounted Membership with Sandwell Leisure Trust, Complimentary Entry Passes, Staff Discount Scheme, Free On-site Parking, Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay, Payment of Professional Subscriptions, Free Flu Jabs
Our client is seeking a creative and dynamic Public Programmes Manager. You will lead the development and delivery of their inspiring, innovative and audience-focused programmes and experiences. This is a unique opportunity for a strategic thinker with a passion for storytelling and audiences, who can inspire others and cultivate partnerships that broaden the Museum’s reach and relevance.
What will you be doing?
• Managing a team of Producers and Assistant Producers to develop ambitious, creative, varied and commercially successful public programmes.
• Working collaboratively across the organisation to shape and successfully deliver engaging programmes that resonate with audiences and celebrate stories of the Black Country.
• Identifying, developing and maintaining external relationships and funding opportunities that support creative and engaging ways to interpret Black Country histories.
• Developing processes and systems that support effective delivery, evaluation, reporting and continuous improvement of programmes.
• Ensuring quality standards around the delivery of programmes are met: setting and communicating standards, training, coaching and monitoring.
• Working closely with their Audience and Communications team to ensure cohesive promotional strategies.
• Negotiating with and contracting external agents to support the programmes
What are they looking for?
• Considerable experience of developing successful and engaging public programmes using historical research for a wide range of audiences, including families and children.
• Demonstrable experience of effectively managing and motivating a creative team.
• Extensive experience of collaborating and advocating across teams or with external partnerships.
• Meticulous yet strategic approach to organising - including identifying a need for developing and communicating new processes or systems across teams that improve performance.
• A passion for working with diverse audiences focusing on feedback, co-creation, inclusivity and audience insight.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively.
Who are they?
They are an award-winning 31-acre open-air museum. Throughout their 47-year history, their aim has always been clear: Inspiring your discovery of the Black Country. They ensure that the revolutionary story of the Black Country’s industrial landscape – the first ever of its kind in the UK – is celebrated by generations.
What can you expect?
• Unique Working environment: The Museum hosts seasonal, themed, and high-profile events, as well as being regularly used for TV and Film locations
• Opportunity to learn new skills
• Competitive rewards & benefits
• Supportive & inclusive work culture
• Positive attitude to work-life balance
What are you waiting for? Begin your Black Country Journey now and apply using your most up-to-date CV.
They are an equal opportunities employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment that celebrates the richness of the human experience. They are dedicated to eliminating bias and discrimination at every stage and encourage applicants to get in touch should they require reasonable adjustments during the interview process. They welcome applications from underrepresented groups and believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.
Their commitment to safeguarding includes implementing robust safer recruitment procedures to assess the suitability of individuals applying for roles that involve work with children and adults who may be at risk of harm.
Closing date: 27 April 2025
Interviews are expected to take place within 7 days of the closing date, adjustments will be made should successful candidates be unable to attend.
As they say in the Black Country, tara-a-bit!
You may also have experience in the following: Communications manager, Public Programme coordinator, Programme Manager, Programme Management, Project Manager, Policy Manager, Project Management, Development Manager, Project Delivery, Charity, Charities, NFP, Not for Profit, Education Programme Manager etc
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We have an exciting opportunity for Children & Young People Domestic Abuse Practitioners (CYPDAP) to join the New Era team in Staffordshire, working 37.5 hours a week on a Fixed-Term Contract until 31/03/2026
Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?
Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?
If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off for your birthday & options to buy or sell annual leave
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes
- Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
About the role:
This role is based in Staffordshire (we have an office in Stafford or Stoke). The caseworker will work directly with children and young people across the area; with hybrid working an option after the 6 month probationary period.
As a CYP DA Practitioner you will be:
- Working directly and indirectly with children and young people
- Delivering services mostly through education establishments
- Working within a wider DA service for the whole family approach
You will need:
- Good communication skills
- An ability to engage, build rapport and motivate young people
- A good understanding of domestic abuse and its impact on young people
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
About Us:
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We look forward to hearing from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.
If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being at the heart of an organisation’s operations—helping to keep the corporate services running smoothly, so that our Education and Supporter teams can focus on delivering impact through our programmes.
Both nationally and internationally, public discussion and political debate are increasingly polarised and divided. Social media, fake news and new technologies such as AI can create echo chambers, where claims pass unchallenged, and different views are hard to find. The English-Speaking Union shows that there is a more constructive and collaborative path. The ESU was founded in 1918 to build greater understanding and friendships between people and nations. We are an educational charity with international reach, with an ESU in over 50 countries. Today our work is focussed on training young people in oracy – speaking and listening skills, in critical thinking and self-expression - to build skilful communicators and engaged citizens and leaders.
The English-Speaking Union and our work is more important now than ever.
he Corporate Services team provides essential strategic and operational support across the organisation. Our governance function oversees compliance, risk management, and performance frameworks. The finance team manages budgets, financial planning, and reporting. All of this contributes to effective decision making. We are also responsible for looking after our properties, which includes maintaining oversight of two commercial leases, and maintaining Dartmouth House which is a grade II* listed events venue and our Head Office in Mayfair.
Purpose of this role
The Business Support Administrator will provide high quality support to the Board of Trustees and its sub-Committees, and the Chief Operating Officer. This role will work closely with the Executive Assistant to the Director General.
Responsibilities and Expectations
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Provide high-quality administrative and organisational support to the Chief Operating Officer, helping to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
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Coordinate the preparation and timely circulation of agendas, papers, minutes and action logs for Board and Committee meetings.
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Monitor and report on progress against Board and Committee actions, ensuring timely follow-up and delivery
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Support the delivery of the annual Board effectiveness review, gathering feedback and helping to implement improvements.
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Assist with the planning and delivery of the annual external audit, working with colleagues and auditors to meet key deadlines.
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Maintain key registers including the Gift & Hospitality Register, Declarations of Interest, and compliance trackers.
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Facilitate due diligence checks as needed, liaising with legal advisors to ensure accuracy and compliance.
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Maintain the organisation’s contract register, tracking review dates and supporting internal contract reviews and renewals.
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Deliver one-off projects and provide flexible support across the Corporate Services team as required.
Skills and Experience
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A track record of providing secretariat support, including minute taking.
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Excellent administrative skills, highly organised with very good attention to detail.
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A tactful and conscientious individual who can navigate through complex situations
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Understands the importance of maintaining confidentiality
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A good understanding of charity governance.
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Strong written and oral communication skills.
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A motivated self-starter who can quickly translate issues into solutions.
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A team player who can quickly build trusted relationships at all levels.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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Can confidently and professionally challenge and hold people to account.
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The ability to manage several projects simultaneously whilst working at a high standard.
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Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Data Selections and Reporting Officer will work with teams across ARUK to deliver accurate data selections and segmentations for ARUK’s communications. This includes ensuring data selections are scheduled, developed, tested and checked, and delivered in accordance with the agreed briefs and deadlines.
This is an exciting time to join ARUK as we have launched Salesforce and use the Snowflake Data Cloud to develop our selections in. We have bold plans for growth at ARUK and this role will have a key role in this as we seek to increase the sophistication of our marketing activity and deliver an excellent supporter experience.
Main duties and responsibilities of the role:
· Aid in the scheduling and delivery of data selections through the Selections Calendar to ensure clarity on what data selections are upcoming, managing any potential clashes and planning and prioritizing workload
· Produce data selections and segmentations in an accurate and timely fashion, in accordance with agreed data selection briefs and deadlines
· Work with the Data Selections Manager to proactively identify ideas and opportunities to continuously improve campaign performance and to ensure testing within data selections is valid and robust
· Work with stakeholders to ensure data selection briefs are completed correctly, definitions are clarified, and the final selection meets the criteria outlined in the brief
· Adhere to a rigorous data selection process that guarantees the accurate delivery of selections
· Ensure the database is kept up to date with communications history and marketing coding as part of the data selection process
· Support teams in the delivery of end of campaign reporting, post-campaign analysis and the running of regular reports
· Work with Fundraising Teams, Digital Team and external agencies to ensure data selection file formats are delivered to specification
· Provide training and assistance to stakeholders to follow the data selection process
· Support the process of the annual planning of communication activity across fundraising teams
· Work with the wider Data and Analytics teams to ensure the necessary data is being captured to enable campaign analysis to be conducted
· Continually seek to improve the data selection process with the aim of automating and streamlining to reduce the risk of errors and inaccuracy in selections
· Other data services tasks from time to time as identified by the Data Selections Manager
What we are looking for:
· Experience of using large relational databases and analysis packages
· Experience of building complex queries and producing data selections from a database package or through SQL querying
· A good working knowledge of SQL
· Good knowledge of data protection legislation and its application
· Enthusiastic and positive approach to stakeholder management
· Advanced Excel skills
· Proven ability to work to a high standard and with an eye for detail
· Able to work on own initiative and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
· Excellent internal and external stakeholder management
· Creative, positive, proactive and motivated to deliver data selections
· Collaborative approach to delivering projects
Additional Information:
Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.
Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.
Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.
Salary: Circa £32,500 per annum, plus benefits
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 27th April 2025, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.
As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website
How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.
About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure.
In 2024, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement. This is the second consecutive time; we have been awarded a Best Companies 3-star accreditation.
We were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:
· 18th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.
· 10th in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.
· 2nd in the 30 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.
In addition, we were also shortlisted for a special award recognising the work undertaken on reducing our environmental impact.
In 2021, we were awarded the HR Management award by The Charity Times for our Wellbeing initiatives throughout the pandemic.
In 2020, we demonstrated our commitment to changing the way we think and act about mental health in the workplace and signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge.
ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference.
To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Then Advance Charity could be the career choice for you!
We are looking for a Senior Specialist Housing IDVA
Salary: £30,000 - £32,000
Location: Hammersmith
Hours: 35 Hours per week
Contract: Fixed Term until March 31st 2026
This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Please note: Any offer of employment will be made subject to references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK, and satisfactory enhanced DBS check. This role is also subject to Police Vetting.
About us
Advance is an award-winning and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women and girls survivors of domestic abuse and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending. We believe in empowering women and girls to lead safe, non-violent, equal lives so that they can flourish and contribute to the community.
We are a community-based organisation who lead in best practice approaches to supporting women in their local community. We achieve this by being available to meet and support women in local settings and at our women’s centres, and by working in close partnership with other agencies.
Our values are to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
About the role:
The Specialist Housing IDVA will work within a dynamic, fast paced team to provide intervention, advocacy and support that empowers women and ensures that the voice of survivors informs every stage of their journey towards improved safety. This is a new and exciting service, and we are looking for someone passionate about ensuring that all survivors of domestic abuse are able to access safe and appropriate accommodation which meets their needs.
To be successful as the Senior Specialist Housing IDVA you will need the below experience and skills:
You will bring solid experience of supporting women who have experienced domestic abuse in all its forms; coming from a sector with transferrable skills or possess a feminist/VAWG higher level qualification.
You will have an excellent understanding of domestic abuse and its effects on survivors and their children, and of best practice within the domestic abuse and housing sectors. You will be skilled in risk management and safety planning, remaining calm in a crisis and in handling sensitive information on a daily basis. The post holder will hold a caseload of survivors and will also be required to support Advance’s duty team on a rota basis which will involve completing intake assessments and providing crisis intervention support.
How to apply:
Please submit your up-to-date CV with a supporting statement. Please note that only applications made via the job advert on the Advance careers page, and those that include a cover letter will be considered.
Closing Date for Applications: 4th May 2025
Interviews are taking place on a rolling basis
*Advance reserves the right to close the advert early, or on the appointment of a candidate.
What we can offer you - Employee Benefits:
A 35-hour working week
An exceptional 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata for part time), PLUS public holidays on top (that's nearly 40 days paid holiday per year!)
Additional days off to celebrate International Women’s Day, and for religious observance and moving home
Perkbox - an employee discount platform where you can receive free rewards as well as take advantage of savings on clothes, groceries, travel, leisure and more
Pension scheme
Enhanced maternity/adoption provision
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
Employee eye-care scheme
Clinical supervision for front line staff and first line management roles
Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 for each referral who passes probation
Organisation wide away days
Thorough induction and training
Career development pathways
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Under the Equality Act 2010, we are required to make any reasonable adjustments. If you have a disability as defined under this act and/or have special needs, please email the Talent Acquisition Team via the Advance website and will aim to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs.
Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities
We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and actively seek to recruit people from groups underrepresented in our current team. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay and benefits.
Safeguarding
Advance is committed to safeguarding and creating a culture of zero-tolerance of harm and expects all staff, including volunteers to share this commitment. We believe all individuals have the right to live their life free from violence and abuse and the right to feel and be safe. We have a suite of safeguarding policies, procedures and practice guidance, accessible to all staff, which promotes safeguarding and safer working practices across all our services and activities. When we recruit staff, we follow rigorous safer recruitment practices, this involves carrying out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, and identity checks. We ensure all staff undertake mandatory safeguarding training relevant to their role and responsibilities, to empower them to be competent and feel confident in recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding issues and promote wellbeing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
Want to use your Communications and Marketing skills to help combat the crisis of homelessness?
As increasing numbers of people continue to be forced into homelessness we need a passionate and talented professional who can help us grow and strenghten our loyal supporter base at a critical time for the organisation.
WHO WE ARE
The 999 Club is a small charity doing big things with local people facing homelessness. For over 30 years we’ve been in the heart of Deptford providing warm welcomes and wraparound services ensuring those who need us are given the best chance of leaving homelessness behind for good.
Our Gateway Drop-In Centre offers nutritious meals, laundry and medical facilities, showers, IT access, phone charging , a safe space to rest and a dedicated Women’s Sanctury.
When members feel ready, our team of expert staff are on hand to support them into suitable accommodation where possible, secure income via paid work or benefits, and provide immigration signposting for those who need it. Once housed, our Move+ programme continues to work with them to ensure they settle into new accommodation with the knowledge, skills, community and hope required to thrive in their new life.
We also run The Bridge, a free six-week evening mental health course open to anyone in the community experiencing mental distress. The programme provides a practical toolkit to support long-term mental wellbeing.
JOB OVERVIEW AND OBJECTIVES
This newly created role will play a vital role in advancing 999 Club’s ambitious plans to enhance its status, reputation, and support among both existing and wider audiences. At this pivotal moment in the charity’s history, the postholder will work closely with the Head of Fundraising and Communications and the Members’ Committee to co-develop and implement a bold new communications and marketing strategy.
Building on last year’s extensive rebrand, this role will ensure that the voices of those with lived experience remain central to the organisation’s messaging and identity. A key focus will be strengthening internal and external communication, uniting our diverse membership—which includes staff, clients, volunteers, trustees, and supporters—while also reaching new audiences through social media, direct marketing, PR, and media outreach.
A major priority will be the relaunch and expansion of the 999 Club’s Membership Scheme and Patrons Programme, designed to deepen awareness and support for 999 Club across Southeast London and beyond. Underpinning these efforts, the postholder will manage the Donorfy CRM database and ensure the ongoing maintenance and development of our WordPress website.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
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Manage 999 Club’s social media across all major platforms, creating engaging content that amplifies member voices and resonates with wider audiences.
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Identify and sensitively share compelling stories that inspire support, avoid clichés and reinforce 999 Club’s themes of positivity, progress, and hope.
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Produce dynamic newsletter content that strengthens reader engagement and drives action.
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Work with the Head of Fundraising and Communications to eensure that all design and communications align with 999 Club’s brand style, visual identity, and tone of voice.
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Handle press enquiries and proactively promote 999 Club’s work across media channels.
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Establish a Patrons Programme that reflects 999 Club’s our unique and diverse character and supports strategic growth.
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Launch and develop the Membership Scheme, securing partnerships with local businesses in Lewisham and Greenwich to boost visibility and support.
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Maintain and manage the Donorfy database, ensuring accurate donor records, reporting, and updates.
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Produce regular reports, data and analytics on social media and website activity to inform strategy.
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Identify opportunities for promotion and outreach, and represent 999 Club at events, festivals, and meetings.
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Maintain and update the WordPress website, applying best practices in SEO and accessibility.
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Support colleagues with research, case studies, consultations, and other initiatives.
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Stay at the forefront of digital trends by networking, researching, and attending CPD and training.
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Engage with the wider sector on regional and national campaigns.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Qualifications
Desirable:
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Evidence of Continuing Professional Development e.g. courses, training, other or qualifications.
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Educated to degree level (or equivalent), preferably in design, marketing or a related field and/or a profession.
Experience and knowledge
Essential:
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Proven expertise in communications, marketing, and brand development.
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Strong customer service and public relations skills.
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High confidence with IT systems and a willingness to learn new platforms.
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Experience maintaining a CRM database.
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Experience in website design, management, and upkeep.
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Hands-on experience managing social media for an organisation, charity, or company.
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Ability to create high-quality, branded designs using Adobe and Canva.
Desirable:
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Experience working in a community organisation or charity.
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Knowledge of best practices related to homelessness.
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Experience writing press releases and building relationships with media contacts.
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Experience developing and/or managing Membership or Patron schemes.
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Experience working with legacy media.
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Knowledge of digital innovation and online fundraising.
Skills and personal characteristics
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An ability to be dynamic and to think creatively and strategically.
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A solutions-focused mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
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Excellent time management and prioritisation skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
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A commitment to lifelong learning and your own Continuing Professional Development.
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A growth mindset: a willingness to challenge, be challenged and accept new ideas and ways of working.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Strong storytelling ability, with sensitivity to ethical considerations and a deep respect for 999 Club’s themes of positivity and hope.
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Adept at building relationships with colleagues, service-users (members) and partner organisations.
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A people-centred, compassionate, and non-judgemental approach.
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A belief and enthusiasm for 999 Club’s mission.
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A deep understanding of and commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and Social Justice.
Expectations for all 999 Club staff
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Adhere to 999 Club’s policies and procedures at all times.
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Demonstrate and uphold the values of 999 Club in all interactions.
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Foster a positive, trauma-informed culture by modeling pro-social behavior, challenging discrimination, and promoting respect among colleagues and clients.
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Actively participate in briefings and team meetings, contributing ideas and solutions to support the wider team.
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Take initiative to address tasks or issues as they arise, including providing cover for colleagues and handling additional duties as needed.
Safeguarding
This post is subject to…
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An basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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Two satisfactory references.
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999 Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share and demonstrate this commitment.
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
How to apply
Please send a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to Ben Latham, Head of Fundraising and Communications..
Equalities statement
At 999 Club, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. We celebrate and value individual differences and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and empowered.
We particularly welcome team members with lived experience relevant to our work, as we believe this enriches our understanding and impact.
We encourage applicants with disabilities to let us know about any adjustments they may need during the application and interview process. We are committed to ensuring a fair and accessible recruitment experience.
We are committed to maintaining an inclusive, accessible, and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive.
Please email Ben Latham, Head of Fundraising with a CV and Cover Letter outlining your suitability for the role.
Aftercare Manager - Community
At Thames Valley Air Ambulance, we know that everything can change in an instant. We want to give everyone in our community the best chance of surviving and recovering from their emergency.
Since August 2018 Thames Valley Air Ambulance (TVAA) has provided an Aftercare service to support our patients and their loved ones after the acute phase of their injury or illness.
The TVAA Aftercare Service offers support and guidance to patients and their families. The service offers former patients and those close to them, help, emotional support, and advice, usually following their discharge from hospital. This is a bespoke service as the needs of patients and their families can vary considerably. It can involve meeting a patient and ‘filling in the gaps’ of the treatment that was provided as they may not be able to remember. It could involve meeting a bereaved family or facilitating a reunion of a patient and the crew that provided them with care. It can also involve signposting to other services and charities where a need is identified for more specific support.
This is an exciting time of growth for Thames Valley Air Ambulance as we embark on the delivery of our new organisational strategy. One of the core goals of our new organisational strategy is that ‘We care beyond the scene’ and in order to be able to grow with the organisation, the Aftercare team is expanding.
This is an exciting opportunity for a committed individual to become part of the Aftercare Team in the position of Aftercare Manager - Community. You will be an integral part of the Aftercare service focusing on helping our patients transition back into their community as they recover. Sadly, the reality is that some of our patients due to the severity of the illness and injuries we attend to don’t survive and so we also work very closely with people who have been bereaved in the community.
You will be predominantly based in the community visiting with our patients, their loved ones, the bereaved and bystanders in their community setting. As such, we’re looking for someone who has the experience and confidence of operating autonomously in the community but equally relishes being part of a respected wider team working towards a common goal. You should also be confident communicating via the telephone and other virtual means.
TVAA provides critical care to the counties of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire. This means that you will need to be confident driving in this footprint, in order for us to see our patients in their preferred environment.
You should have a strong clinical background and although this will not be a clinical position, you will need to be adept at tailoring your approach when discussing and explaining complex and sensitive clinical information to our patients often when they are at their most vulnerable.
You will forge strong links with your Aftercare colleagues, clinical teams and other members of the charity to help provide appropriate opportunities for our patients and their loved ones to engage with Thames Valley Air Ambulance when they wish to support us in our work.
This is an immensely privileged role to hold, and we expect to see the pride, passion and your professionalism shine through in developing and delivering our Aftercare service.
We offer a competitive salary and great staff benefits such as.
• 25 Days holiday (FTE) (Rising to 30 days after five years’ service)
• Holiday Trading
• Free annual Flu Vaccination
• Option to purchase a Blue Light Card
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Company Pension Scheme
• Health Cash Plan
Successful appointment to this post will be subject to a DBS check
Closing date: 6th April 2025 at 11.59pm.
Interviews will be held: Week Commencing 21st April 2025.
Application is by CV and a covering letter addressing the Essential and Desirable competencies as laid out in the Job Description.
You may have experience of the following: Community Aftercare Lead, Community Support Manager, Patient and Family Liaison Manager, Community Recovery Support Manager, Community Integration Manager, etc.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Main purpose of job: To provide specialist advocacy support to a caseload of clients with complex mental health needs, including support around housing, finances, health, domestic abuse and other issues. The role may also involve occasionally supporting CARA groups.
Start date: As soon as possible (subject to Enhanced DBS Check and satisfactory references).
Salary: £28,344 - £30,469 per annum.
Contract: Permanent contract.
Hours: Full time, 35 hours a week.
Place of work: To work flexibly across CARA premises in Colchester with regular travel across mid and north Essex, including Braintree, Chelmsford, Clacton, Colchester and Dunmow. The post may also involve some remote working, if a suitable home working environment is available.
Holiday: 25 days per year pro-rata, plus additional closure days between Christmas and New Year.
To apply: Please complete the application form, which can be downloaded from our website explaining how your skills and experience relate to the person specification. Applications must specifically address each essential and desirable criteria, giving evidence from previous experience or qualifications.
Application deadline: as soon as possible. We will be reviewing applications and shortlisting candidates to interview as applications are received.
Interviews: To be arranged as suitable applications received.
This post is restricted to women applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.
Job Description
To provide advocacy support to a caseload of clients with complex mental health needs, including support around housing, finances, health, domestic abuse and other issues. CARA’s advocacy service focuses primarily on meeting the needs of some of our most complex clients – victims and survivors who would be unable to access other advocacy services. The role will also involve supporting the wider CARA team in signposting other clients to external advocacy agencies, as appropriate and attendance at CARA groups to provide a drop-in advocacy surgery.
Main Responsibilities
·To manage a caseload of complex clients seeking short and long-term advocacy support, including support around housing, finances, health, domestic abuse and other issues.
·To manage referrals in to CARA’s Advocacy service, ensuring clients meet the referral criteria.
·To provide line-management for CARA’s social care placement worker and potential future advocacy volunteers.
·To assess all new referrals to CARA’s advocacy services, allocating cases to members of the advocacy team, as appropriate.
·To liaise with other agencies, receiving and making referrals and ensuring that they understand CARA’s role and services.
·To gather information about local and national agencies and manage storage and display of this material at CARA. To work with CARA’s Integrated Support and Advocacy Manager to create a directory of services that can be used by all the CARA team.
·To support CARA’s group work, including attendance to provide advocacy support and supporting other activities.
·To attend regular team meetings and to work with colleagues to further the objectives of CARA.
·To maintain and collate evaluation data, testimonials or case studies for distribution.
·To adhere to CARA’s organisational policies and procedures, including safeguarding procedures.
·To report to the Integrated Support and Advocacy Manager, Head of Operations, Chief Executive Officer and Trustees as required, including the production of written reports.
·To be administratively self-servicing.
·To undertake any other activities as required by the Integrated Support and Advocacy Manager, Head of Operations, Chief Executive Officer and Trustees.
About CARA
CARA (Centre for Action on Rape and Abuse) works with victims and survivors of sexual violence and child sexual abuse, providing independent, specialist support and promoting and representing their rights and needs.
CARA is a registered charity working with adults of all genders, young people and children from across mid and north Essex. We have a head office in Colchester and outreach premises in Braintree, Chelmsford, Clacton-on-Sea, Great Dunmow and Harwich. We also provide remote services.
CARA seeks to be an inclusive organisation that actively encourages, supports and values diversity amongst both our service-users and our workers. We wish to create a culture in which discrimination, in all its forms, is recognised and addressed.
You can read more about CARA’s commitment to diversity and inclusion on our website. We encourage and welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds.
About Synergy East
CARA is part of Synergy East and we work closely with SERICC Rape and Sexual Abuse Specialist Service and Southend-on-Sea Rape Crisis (SOS Rape Crisis) to deliver the contract for the Office for the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex for services for victims and survivors of sexual violence and child sexual abuse across Essex.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
FareShare South West (FSSW) joins the dots between food waste and hunger, empowering
communities to turn an environmental problem into lasting social good. We rescue
tonnes of quality surplus food from the industry and share it with charities and
schools to bring health, dignity and routes out of poverty for people across the
south west. Our supportive volunteering and employability programmes offer local
people the opportunity to thrive.
By joining us, you’ll be part of an inclusive, friendly team in a small but fast-growing
charity that helps fight the injustice of who gets to afford a healthy diet.
FSSW is an independent local charity, working in partnership with
FareShare UK (FSUK). By being part of the national FareShare network, we can help
rescue more food. By being small and independent, we can remain close to our
local partners and people and continuously adapt to meet the needs of local
communities. The member charities we share food with transform lives, using food
to connect people with other support and routes out of poverty, including children
and families, people on low incomes, homeless people, refugees, domestic abuse
survivors, people in recovery, older people and many others.
Purpose of the post
The Warehouse Supervisor plays an essential role in the smooth running of the Vale Lane warehouse, supporting all aspects of the food operation.
You will work as part of a team to effectively support the warehouse operation, incoming goods, storage and dispatch of goods to Community Food Members (CFMs) to high levels of compliance and service. This role will include working with a large and diverse team of volunteers throughout the week.
The role will be primarily based at our South Bristol warehouse, where alongside our usual food redistribution operation and volunteering programme, we run our youth employability programme FareChance for 18 to 25-year-olds to develop logistics and workplace experience.
Duties and responsibilities:
Warehouse
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Ensure the smooth running of food intake, storage, and food distribution, liaising with food industry representatives, FSUK, distribution companies and hauliers.
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Support the South Bristol Hub Manager in coordinating and maintaining the fleet of vans and machinery.
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Provide ongoing support to the South Bristol Hub Manager to ensure high levels of compliance in the warehouse throughout the year and for internal/external audits.
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As part of the warehouse team, reduce waste and maximise the distribution of surplus food to members.
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Report to the South Bristol Hub Manager with operational improvements to increase efficiency and implement agreed changes.
Volunteers and FareChance
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Oversee (under the direction of the South Bristol Hub Manager) FareChance participants, regular volunteers and corporate volunteers on warehouse shifts, delegating/assigning tasks, and supervising work to ensure all tasks completed effectively.
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Support and train all FareChance participants and volunteers with their allocated warehouse/job-specific tasks/roles
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Supporting the FareChance participants’ and volunteer’s health, safety, and welfare during their shift.
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Undertake continual professional development e.g. training in mental health, active listening, coaching, safeguarding, inclusive practice etc
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Provide positive role modelling to FareChance participants and volunteers while undertaking warehouse tasks together.
Goods In and Storage
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Follow FSSW goods-in procedures including liaising with suppliers, completing relevant paperwork, using inhouse software and fork-lifting duties.
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Ensure pickable and non-pickable areas are ready to receive good in and dispatch orders at all times.
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Manage storage of stock within the warehouse, including:
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Assisting with stock checks
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Ensuring effective stock rotation and sharing best practice
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Oversee the dispatch of goods through deliveries and collections ensuring all FSSW procedures are followed.
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Liaise with the wider FSSW team and FSUK to report quality, quantities, and other issues.
Compliance and Health & Safety
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Operate according to the FSUK HACCP Food Safety Manual and FSSW compliance standards and processes.
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Support the South Bristol Hub Manager to ensure compliance with relevant food hygiene, health & safety, and other standards applicable to FSSW premises, vehicles, refrigeration equipment, staff, and volunteers.
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Undertake relevant training in food hygiene, safeguarding and health & safety
General
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Respond to/answer any enquiries/communications via telephone, email, in person or via inhouse IT/systems.
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Engage positively with any visitors to the warehouse.
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Support FSSW events.
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Carry out any other duties that may reasonably be required in support of the main purpose of the role, including liaising with the wider FSSW team.
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Uphold high quality care and standards of conduct when dealing with all stakeholders and the general public.
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Support the security of the FSSW sites and assets.
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Driving and fork-lifting duties where appropriate.
Person Specification – knowledge, skills, experience, and values
Essential
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Ability to develop, initiate and maintain systems and procedures
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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Good administrative and organisational ability
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Problem solver and competent decision maker
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Full UK driving licence
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IT competent and able to use various IT platforms/systems
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A clear commitment to the ethos of FSSW, and to the agreed plans of the organisation, and able to positively contribute towards its achievement
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Experience and knowledge of adhering to health and safety standards
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Forklift truck operator’s qualification (or willing to train as an essential part of the role)
Desirable
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1 years’ experience of working in warehousing operations
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Voluntary sector experience
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Experience of working with people who require support
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Experience of working within a food operation
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Qualification in Food & Hygiene Level 2
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Experience of supervising/managing staff and/or volunteers and delegating tasks
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Experience of delivering training
Why work for FareShare South West?
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Real Living Wage employer
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Benchmarked pay scales
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Employee Assistance Programme – free advice and counselling
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Access to a free professional coach
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Annual budget for personal development training for every staff member
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Staff wellbeing group
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Inclusive, welcoming culture
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Rewarding roles with genuine positive impact on the environment and local people through food, volunteering and employability skills
We actively encourage applications from people of all lived experiences, including
but not limited to people from the global majority, LGBTQIA+ people, disabled
people, a working-class background, not from a University-attending family. We
value the positive impact that wide representation has on FSSW.
Our mission is a future where no food is wasted, and all people can thrive.





The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Then Advance Charity could be the career choice for you!
We are looking for two Children & Young People Workers
Salary: £26,000 - £32,000
Location: Various co-locations in Brent including Brent Social Care and Advance Headoffice
Hours: 35 Hours per week
Contract: Fixed Term – March 2027
This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Please note: Any offer of employment will be made subject to references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK, and satisfactory enhanced DBS check. This role is also subject to Police Vetting.
About us
Advance is an award-winning and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women and girls survivors of domestic abuse and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending. We believe in empowering women and girls to lead safe, non-violent, equal lives so that they can flourish and contribute to the community.
We are a community-based organisation who lead in best practice approaches to supporting women in their local community. We achieve this by being available to meet and support women in local settings and at our women’s centres, and by working in close partnership with other agencies.
Our values are to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
About the role:
The Children & Young People Worker will be based in our Brent service and hold responsibility for delivering one to one and group work services for children of the age of 5 – 18 years, where there is domestic abuse perpetrated from one parent to another or in the household. The post holder will provide support and advocacy for young people and identify and improve referral pathways for those experiencing domestic violence and abuse to access ongoing support.
The post holder will have an excellent understanding of domestic abuse as its effects on women and children, and of best practice within the domestic abuse and young people’s sectors. As an experienced children and young people’s advocate who has worked with complex and multiple needs, the post holder will be skilled in risk management and safety planning, remaining calm in a crisis, and in handling sensitive information on a daily basis. Experience of direct work with children survivors of domestic abuse and working with young people and children in face-to-face and group-work is essential for this post as is working within safeguarding principles and promoting a strong partnership approach to service provision.
A car may be desirable for this role, though not essential
About You:
To be successful as the Children & Young People Worker you will need the below experience and skills:
You will have great knowledge and understanding of the needs of children and young people who are or have experienced domestic abuse, or have a parent experiencing domestic abuse, and the practical and emotional support needs specific to this group including, education, confidence and relationship building.
You will have the ability to network, influence, problem solve and apply solution focused approaches to increase access and safety and facilitate positive outcomes for women and children.
You will have excellent risk assessment, support and advocacy skills and the ability to advocate successfully using evidence and professional experience.
You will have experience of partnership working and of maintaining excellent working relationships with a
range of stakeholders.
You will possess excellent organisational skills, excellent communication skills and be able to work in a prison environment whilst remaining calm.
How to apply:
Please submit your up-to-date CV with a supporting statement. Please note that only applications made via the job advert on the Advance careers page, and those that include a cover letter will be considered.
Closing Date for Applications: Sunday 4th May 2025
Interviews are taking place on: w/c 12th May 2025
*Advance reserves the right to close the advert early, or on the appointment of a candidate.
What we can offer you - Employee Benefits:
An exceptional 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata for part time), PLUS public holidays on top (that's nearly 40 days paid holiday per year!)
Additional days off to celebrate International Women’s Day, and for religious observance and moving home
Perkbox - an employee discount platform where you can receive free rewards as well as take advantage of savings on clothes, groceries, travel, leisure and more
Pension scheme
Enhanced maternity/adoption provision
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
Employee eye-care scheme
Clinical supervision for front line staff and first line management roles
Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 for each referral who passes probation
Organisation wide away days
Thorough induction and training
Career development pathways
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Under the Equality Act 2010, we are required to make any reasonable adjustments. If you have a disability as defined under this act and/or have special needs, please email the Talent Acquisition Team via the Advance website and will aim to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs.
Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities
We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and actively seek to recruit people from groups underrepresented in our current team. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay and benefits.
Safeguarding
Advance is committed to safeguarding and creating a culture of zero-tolerance of harm and expects all staff, including volunteers to share this commitment. We believe all individuals have the right to live their life free from violence and abuse and the right to feel and be safe. We have a suite of safeguarding policies, procedures and practice guidance, accessible to all staff, which promotes safeguarding and safer working practices across all our services and activities. When we recruit staff, we follow rigorous safer recruitment practices, this involves carrying out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, and identity checks. We ensure all staff undertake mandatory safeguarding training relevant to their role and responsibilities, to empower them to be competent and feel confident in recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding issues and promote wellbeing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have an exciting fixed-term contract opportunity for a qualified IDVA Service Manager to join Victim Support's specialist Children and Young People Domestic Abuse service (STREET) as a Team Leader in Gloucestershire. This role is offered on a fixed term basis up to 31st March 2026.
Do you want to make a difference everyday? Do you want to contribute to change and improvement for those who need it?
Do you have resilience and adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?
If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off for your birthday & options to buy or sell annual leave
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes
- Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
About the role:
This role is based at the Victim Support office in Gloucester (Eastgate House) with travel expected throughout Gloucestershire. We are looking for someone who is YPVA qualified or willing to work towards this qualification.
As the STREET DA CYP Team Leader you will:
- Ensure the delivery of excellent services to victims of crime and retain and develop contracts for services by supporting and managing operational staff
- Work collaboratively with the Operations Manager and management team, in order to achieve the implementation of work force plans and the development of the service to maximise positive outcomes for those that access the service
- Proactively promote the service, raise awareness of services & work collaboratively with professionals to improve the access to and quality of services for children & young people.
You will need:
- An understanding of the Criminal justice system and the impact of crime on victims and witnesses
- Proactively promote the service, raise awareness of services & work collaboratively with professionals to improve the access to and quality of services for children & young people.
- An understanding of legislation relating to equal opportunities and diversity, inclusivity, safeguarding and risk assessments
- A practical understanding of the requirement for confidentiality and safe working practice and maintenance of records in accordance with the Data Protection Act and other legal requirements
- Experience of working in a challenging and changing environment with an emphasis on customer focus and excellence in service delivery
- Demonstrable experience of providing crisis management, support and guidance in sometimes stressful and difficult situations to a team with a client service focus
- Excellent communication, negotiation and advisory skills, both written and verbal when interacting professionally with a range of agencies and individuals.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
About Us:
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We look forward to hearing from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.
If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
About the role:
If you’re passionate about helping people rebuild their lives through employment and want to be part of a service that truly changes futures, this role offers a unique and rewarding opportunity. Working within our Achieving Potential department, you’ll be at the heart of a transformative service that supports people with lived experience of the criminal justice system to secure and thrive in meaningful, paid employment. As part of our small, dedicated team delivering the Individual Placement Support (IPS) Employment project, your work will directly contribute to improved wellbeing, confidence, and long term recovery for every person you support.
This role is ideal for someone who brings both empathy and drive, and is confident providing one to one, personalised support across the whole employment journey, from job searches and applications to interviews and long term career progression. You’ll collaborate closely with probation services, mental health teams and employers, building strong networks that open real opportunities and create lasting impact. The work you do won’t just help people into jobs; it will open doors to independence, stability and a sense of purpose.
We’re committed to developing our team, and you’ll receive full training in the IPS model, along with opportunities to grow within an innovative organisation that invests in your learning and progression. If you want to make a genuine difference and grow your career in a supportive, values led environment, we’d love to hear from you.
About you:
- Committed to inspiring and motivating people into work
- Thrives in bringing a creative approach to their working.
- Comfortable multi-tasking and managing working under pressure
- Has the ability to relate well to others, as well as encouraging and fostering change.
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 27th April at midnight
Interview date: Tuesday 15th and Wednesday 16th May at SHP Head Office in Kings Cross
This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed (by SHP) for the successful applicant.
Preventing homelessness, transforming lives.




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