Charity Operations Manager Jobs

Wild fish and their waters need our help. Will you join us in making a difference?

WildFish is a charity dedicated to conserving wild fish and their aquatic habitats. If you’re looking for a role where you can grow professionally, develop your skills, and make a tangible impact for water-dependent wildlife, this opportunity is for you.

We’re seeking a talented and creative Content Creator to join our communications team. The ideal candidate is a skilled storyteller who can produce engaging, high-quality content across various platforms to connect with our audience and achieve our communication goals. Working closely with the communications manager, you’ll also play a pivotal role in amplifying our voice in the media and driving awareness of the critical issues facing wild fish populations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and create compelling content for various channels, including press releases, social media, website, and email campaigns.

• Align content with the organisation’s strategy and objectives.

• Collaborate with campaign teams to understand key objectives and craft communication materials that effectively deliver messages to the media. 

• Develop and foster relationships with the press to create media opportunities. 

• Plan, produce, and edit videos, graphics, and images for digital platforms.

• Conduct research to generate ideas and ensure content accuracy.

• Monitor trends and incorporate them into relevant, timely content.

• Work with the communications manager, to analyse performance metrics and adjust content strategies for maximum engagement.

• Stay up-to-date with content creation tools and techniques.

Personal Requirements

Essential

• Passion for WildFish’s mission and a commitment to its values. 

• A sharp news sense with the ability to identify and promote engaging stories.

• Experience as a content creator, copywriter, or similar role.

• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills.

• Proficiency in design tools like Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or similar software.

• Familiarity with social media platforms and best practices.

• A proactive attitude with a passion for creativity and innovation.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with experience crafting press releases, Q&As, blogs, and more.

• Strong multitasking and organisational management. 

Desirable

• Ability to shoot and edit videos is a plus.

• Background in an environmentally-foccused role 

• Knowledge of UK national media and environmental issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with content marketing strategies.

• Knowledge of analytics tools like Google Analytics or social media insights.

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or a related field.

What We Offer

• Salary: £25,000–£28,000 (dependent on experience).

• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays.

• Additional leave during the festive season.

• Flexible and remote working arrangements, with fortnightly travel to Salisbury (SP2).

• Learning and development opportunities.

• Pension contributions of 5%.

Diversity and Inclusion

At WildFish, we value diversity and inclusion. We are an equal-opportunity employer and encourage applications from individuals from under-represented groups in the conservation sector. If you don’t meet all the criteria but are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute, we encourage you to apply.

How to Apply
To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to [email protected]. 

For questions about the role or application process, including reasonable adjustments, contact our Operations Manager at the same address. Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.

The Fundraising and Events Officer at Kids Operating Room (KidsOR) will play a pivotal role in supporting the organisation’s mission to provide safe surgery for children by managing the stewardship of mid-level donors, coordinating all administrative aspects of the Fundraising team, supporting the three Heads of Fundraising, managing fundraising events, overseeing fundraising pages, handling Raisers Edge database management, and ensuring appropriate donor recognition and thanking processes are in place.

Working across all income streams - Corporate, Trusts & Foundations, Philanthropy, Institutions, and Community fundraising - this role is key to fostering strong relationships with supporters and enhancing the impact of KidsOR’ s development initiatives.

This position will also involve collaboration with multiple internal stakeholders within the organisation to align efforts and maximise fundraising impact, and offers a great opportunity for someone interested in gaining a broad experience across fundraising income streams.

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 Core IDVA

Salary:            £26,000 - £32,000 depending on experience. 

Location:           Hammersmith

Hours:               35 Hours per week 

Contract:           Permanent

 

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:

We work within a coordinated partnership response to violence against women and girls as part of the Angelou Partnership. Within the partnership ADVANCE provides independent domestic abuse advocacy and support for women, children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse.

 The IDVA will work within a dynamic, fast paced, crisis intervention, advocacy, and support service to ensure the voice of survivors informs every stage of the process specialising in working with clients at high risk. They will work within the team to make proactive contact and provide high quality advocacy and support based upon a client led needs and risk assessment to women from aged 13, focusing on working with those aged 18 and over who access the domestic abuse service. They will advise women on criminal justice and civil remedies and related matters, support women to attend court where necessary, and coordinate the provision of multi-agency support. Part of the role will to be to establish positive, proactive, and innovative working relationships with services providing services to clients and partner agencies within the Angelou Partnership. As a Core IDVA will work across the boroughs mentioned above, under the guidance of the team leaders and project manager.

To be successful as the Core IDVA you will need the below experience and skills: 

To be successful as a Core IDVA, you’ll need to have an excellent understanding of domestic abuse and its effects on women and children and of best practice within the domestic abuse sector. As an experienced domestic abuse advocate who has worked with complex and multiple needs, you 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 female survivors of domestic abuse, of supporting women involved in mental health services, and of working within safeguarding procedures is essential for this post, as is the need to adopt and promote a strong partnership approach to service provision.

We recognise that women often only apply to roles if they meet 100% of the criteria. We encourage you to demonstrate how your skills and experience would make you an asset to the role, and if you don’t have the exact skills/experience, tell us in your cover letter how you think you might grow and develop in the role.

 

How to apply: Via our careers site

•  Closing Date for Applications: Sunday 16 February 2025
• Interviews are taking place, week commencing 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. 

Prison Facilitator - HMP Wormwood Scrubs

Location: HMP Wormwood Scrubs
Salary: £18,194
Hours: 21 hours
Department: Prison delivery
Job Type: Part time
Contract Type: Permanent

Do you want to join an organisation committed to addressing low literacy levels amongst people in prison?

Shannon Trust are delighted to be working with His Majesty’s Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) to provide peer-led learning programmes at HMP Wormwood Scrubs. Working closely with the prison and their staff, people in prison, Shannon Trust volunteers and mentors, this post will lead the delivery and development of our prison-based reading and numeracy programme, maximising opportunities for people in prison to learn to read.

Ideally you will have some experience of prison settings underpinned by the ability to build relationships and personal qualities that include resilience, determination and a problem-solving approach. 

The role will be prison-based. Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme. The biggest benefit though is our culture – our people really want to work for the organisation.

‍We welcome job applications from people with lived experience of the criminal justice system and do not routinely ask for details of any criminal convictions. These roles do require prison security clearance, so we will need to ask for details of any relevant criminal convictions before an offer of employment is finalised.

‍Interviews will be in person on 11th March 2025.

Benefits: Standard Shannon Trust: Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme.

REF-219442

Head of Community Investment

£65,000

Permanent, full-time

London Bridge and some remote

The fascinating history of United St Saviour’s is one of continual change and modernisation to meet the needs of the people of Southwark. Although nowadays we are a thoroughly modern and influential charity, we are very proud of our roots and background, which stretch as far back as 1541.

Today United St Saviour’s is a charity that still continues to support the people and communities of Southwark using a multi-disciplinary and place-based approach.

Through our community investment and grant-making programmes, we help communities tackle social inequality by investing in people and organisations that offer both proven and innovative ways of solving problems, and connecting organisations and initiatives to create a thriving community ecosystem.

The charity also provides exceptional social housing for older people in our almshouses, creating strong and supportive communities in beautiful surroundings. We champion good design, great services and joyful inner-city living for the older population, so that older people are recognised for their value to society, and have the ability to lead independent lives for as long as possible.

The role of Head of Community Investments is central to our work supporting and empowering the voluntary and community sector in Southwark, building relationships at all levels and tackling social issues caused by inequality. We are driven to explore new ways of making a difference, by investing our funds and resources in novel ways which enable our communities to control their own potential. This relational and partnership-based approach is crucial to our grant making, and we are looking for someone whose personality and ways of working forms a natural fit.

We are a small charity, with an ambitious vision and a strong asset base. You will enjoy working as part of a small multi-disciplinary team where we support each other, whether dealing with building issues or talking to residents in our almshouses. We are looking for someone who is keen to get under the skin of what is going on at grassroots level, listening to underrepresented voices, intellectually curious to explore and implement new ways of doing things, and impassioned to influence others, particularly those in positions of authority.

How to apply

Application is by way of CV and a Supporting Statement, which should clearly

set out your motivations for the role and how your experience to date meets

the requirements.

 

Closing date: Sunday 9th March 2025

Personal Assistant to the Trustees

Location: Shaw House, 27 West Way, Oxford, OX2 0QH
Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum (full time equivalent) - depending on experience
Hours: 22
Department: CEO
Job Type: Part time
Contract Type: Permanent

Key purpose:

The Personal Assistant makes a vital contribution to RABI by providing the Council of Trustees with a range of professional administrative support. The role is fundamental to ensure the effective operation of the Council of Trustees.

Key responsibilities:

- Supporting systems for the Council of Trustees, including appointment, induction, appraisals and training
- Ensuring good quality information flows between the Council of Trustees, Senior Leadership Team and wider charity
- Setting-up Council and Trustee Committee Meetings, including accommodation and hospitality as necessary
- Providing administrative support to the Council and Trustee Committees including the preparation, coordination and circulation of meeting papers
- Acting as a point of contact for the Council of Trustees
- Ensuring that a formal schedule of matters for Trustee decisions is maintained

Person Specification:

Essential

- Previous experience of working to support charity trustee boards
- Affinity with the mission and objectives of RABI
- Managing critical contacts and relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality
- Excellent administrative and prioritisation skills with the ability to multi-task and manage multiple deadlines
- Pro-active, self-motivated team player who is confident taking the initiative and working independently.
- An outstanding communicator, with ability to communicate succinctly on complex issues
- Excellent problem solving
- Excellent writing skills
- IT literacy
- A full UK driving licence

Desirable

- Farming knowledge/background or an interest in agriculture and the people who work in it

This role profile is not exhaustive and is subject to review in conjunction with the post holder according to future developments at RABI

RABI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and aims to ensure that all employment practices secure equality of opportunity and that no prospective or current employee receives less than favourable treatment at RABI as a result of their sex, sexual orientation, age, race, religion, belief, ethnic origin, disability, marital, or for any other reason which cannot be shown to be justifiable. Our recruitment process strives to ensure that individuals are selected only based on their relevant skills, experience, qualifications and abilities.

REF-219305

English National Opera
Financial Controller 
Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 
Permanent, Full-time
Hybrid working, 1-2 days a week in the office
Closest stations: Covent Garden or Charing Cross

The English National Opera (ENO) is a key part of London’s cultural scene, known for delivering opera that is accessible to everyone. With a strong commitment to quality and inclusivity, ENO continues to bring opera to a broad audience while supporting creativity and education.

We are looking for an experienced finance professional to join our team as a Financial Controller. This role will lead on external financial reporting, VAT and corporation tax compliance, and treasury management. Working closely with colleagues across finance and operations, you will play an important part in maintaining and improving ENO’s financial accounting and compliance processes.

This hands-on role involves preparing financial statements, working with auditors, and managing the financial aspects of capital projects to ensure budgets are followed. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute your financial expertise to an organisation that values cultural and artistic achievement.

About the Role
Reporting to the CFO, the Financial Controller’s main responsibilities include:

• As a member of the Executive Plus team, contribute to the leadership and implementation of the strategic direction of ENO. 
• Provide leadership and direction to the Financial accounting team, to achieve departmental and organisational objectives.
• Manage the preparation of all financial reporting and tax compliance.
• Ensure that risk and compliance management is embedded and operational across the Division.
• Coordinate monthly review of the Balance sheet and undertake reconciliations where relevant.
• Work with the CFO/CEO, Director of Strategy & HFBP to prepare and present funding requests, including NPO submissions. 
• Oversee preparation of financial statements, management of statutory audit and disclosures in accordance with accounting principles, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.
• Preparation of Theatre Tax Relief claims, working with external advisors to ensure the accuracy of the return and advising the business on actions to maximise eligibility of spend. 
• Coordinate and liaise with external auditors, tax authorities, and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with financial reporting and tax obligations . 
• Prepare/ supervise preparation of the quarterly Vat return ensuring that partial recovery methodology is operating correctly and remains appropriate to changes in the business model . Review the returns annually and undertake the annual adjustment. 

Who are we looking for?
We’re seeking a qualified and experienced finance professional who is confident working in a busy and varied environment. The ideal candidate will have:

• A formal accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Strong technical finance experience, ideally in a complex organisation.
• Clear and effective communication skills, with the ability to work well with people at all levels.
• A proactive approach to managing priorities and solving problems.
• Experience in the arts, higher education, or charity sectors (desirable but not essential).

We welcome applications from candidates with experience in a range of sectors, including industry, charity, and professional practice

About Woman’s Trust
Woman’s Trust is a leading mental health charity supporting women affected by domestic abuse. For nearly 30 years, we have provided free, trauma-informed counselling, therapeutic groups, and workshops to help women rebuild their emotional wellbeing. Led by and for women, we support over 900 women and children annually, with an income of £1.3m and a dedicated team of 40 staff.

The Role
We are seeking a Head of Fundraising and Development to lead our fundraising team and play a key role in our Senior Leadership Team. You will drive our fundraising strategy, securing income to support our ambitious 2022-2027 goals, including expanding mental health services for young women, launching peer-led groups, and increasing awareness through training and research. As demand for our services grows, we aim to double the number of women we support annually, achieved in part through growing our income.

Your responsibilities will include:

· Developing new funder and partner relationships across trusts, foundations, statutory bodies, and corporates.

· Strengthening existing relationships to secure sustainable, multi-year funding.

· Leading fundraising growth, aiming for £1.4m in 2025/26 and £3m by 2027/28.

· Collaborating with the CEO, trustees, and Senior Leadership Team to shape fundraising strategy and operational delivery.

· Leading an passionate team of fundraisers to maximise income generation opportunities

Who We Are Looking For
We seek a highly motivated, ambitious fundraiser with proven experience at a senior level, securing five- and six-figure and multi-year grants. You should be skilled in relationship building, with a keen interest in communicating and influencing key stakeholders to create strategic partnerships that align with priorities. An interest in mental health and supporting women affected by domestic abuse will be essential.

This is an excellent opportunity for a talented fundraising professional looking to develop in a leadership role, or an experienced Head of Fundraising eager to grow their impact and career. You will join a passionate, collaborative team working to create lasting change.

Why Join Us?
We offer:

· A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment including a dedicated Senior Leadership Team and Board, including trustees with fundraising expertise and a focus on providing income generation and partnership insights.

· The opportunity to shape and expand our fundraising function, developing your career in the process.

· A chance to make a real impact on the lives of women and children.

· Good benefits including:

· Hybrid & flexible working

· 25 days holidays + 3 days at Christmas + Public holidays. Annual leave increases by 1 day after 5 years, and then by 1 day per year up to amaximum of 30 days.

· Enhanced sick pay

· Cycle to work scheme

· Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

· Mandatory job-related training

· Individual staff professional development budget

If you would like to learn more about the role and how to apply, please download the full appointment brief and speak to our retained consultant, Ami Jenick at People Beyond Profit.

If you are an ambitious fundraiser ready to drive growth and transform the lives of women and children, we would love to hear from you!

Closing Date: 28 February 2025

People Beyond Profit Conversations: 5-12 March 2025

Woman’s Trust First Interview: 20 March 2025

Womans Trust Second Stage Conversations: W/c 24 March 2025

Senior Young People Support Worker

 

We have a role available for a Senior Young People Support Worker to join Depaul UK in a brand new supported accommodation service in Warrington and ensure the effective and safe delivery of the service on a day to day basis.

Position: Senior Young People Support Worker

Location: Warrington

Contract: Full time, permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours a week

Salary: £27,703 pa + pension and other benefits

Closing Date:  Friday 7th February 2025

Start date: Please note that the charity is currently awaiting funding confirmation for the new Service

About the Role

As Senior Young People Support Worker you will be responsible for the safety and wellbeing of all clients aged 18-25 years, volunteers, visitors and staff in the service. You will lead on ensuring that the housing management across both sites is properly maintained and the service supports clients to sustain their tenancy agreement, develop skills and resilience, and participate in positive and successful move on.

Your work will be underpinned by the Depaul Endeavour model of assets based, psychologically informed delivery, the aim of which is to ensure that every client leaves a Depaul service with the skills and resilience to be confident and self-determining in their lives.

The usual hours will be 37.5 hours per week.  The post will require working on a rota that includes early, and late shifts and weekend working. You may be required to support your colleagues across the other service sites on occasion where a business need emerges.

Key responsibilities include:

· Ensure client safety and wellbeing, adhering to safeguarding and emergency procedures per Depaul's policies.

· Oversee high-quality risk assessments, SMART support plans, and case files for clients of your line reports.

· Provide one-to-one and group support, fostering resilience in clients through tailored engagement in accommodations and the community.

· Partner with consortium colleagues, local agencies, and statutory teams to support client wellbeing while respecting data protection protocols.

· Promote client involvement in decision-making, community programs, and opportunities in education, training, employment, and volunteering.

· Supervise and support volunteers, manage health and safety, and oversee financial records, repairs, and maintenance.

· Collaborate with internal departments to ensure smooth service operations and assist with staff inductions while modeling positive behavior.

· Understand contractual, grant, and housing management obligations and undertake additional duties as required.

 

About You

You will need to have the following skills and experience:

· Experience working with individuals facing homelessness, mental health issues, substance use, or care history, with relevant life experience preferred.

· Strong understanding of risk assessments, support planning, safeguarding, and health and safety requirements.

· Proficiency in literacy, numeracy, and IT, with a commitment to diversity, equality, and respectful treatment of all individuals.

· Personal and professional integrity, maintaining boundaries, and collaborating effectively with others.

· Commitment to self-reflection, ongoing learning, and development.

· Alignment with Depaul’s values, ethos, and founding ideals.

In return for working here, you will receive:

· A comprehensive training package tailored to your needs and role

· Flexible working model for suitable roles.

· 26 days annual leave rising to 30 after five years of service.

· Family-friendly leave policies including - maternity, adoption and parental leave and Carers leave.

· Auto-enrolment to pension scheme employer from day 1 with employer contribution up to 7% and increasing with service

· Employee Assistance Programme and access to the app – 24/7 GP appointments, prescription service, health checks and nutrition advice.

· Discount vouchers including gym, retail, food & drink, travel, electricals and more.

· Cash benefit plan for you and your partner (living with you) and children under 18 including covering Dental, Optical, Hospital Stays, Scans and More​

· Death in service (4x Base salary)

· Legal Advice line

About the Organisation

Depaul UK delivers a wide range of support and housing services for young people and adults at risk of homelessness. We specialise in the provision of services that prevent homelessness, increase the resilience of those we work with and energise opportunities for employment, education, training and volunteering in the communities we work within. Our organisation reaches from Newcastle to London, Greater Manchester and Milton Keynes.

You may have experience in areas such as: Senior Support Worker, Peer Support, Project Manager, Care Caseworker, Youth Project Coordinator, Youth Caseworker, Care Worker, Health Care Assistant, Support Worker, Senior Care Assistant, Wellbeing Worker, Mental Health Support Worker, Progression Advisor, Progression team Lead, Employability Coach, Transition Coach etc. #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

We are expanding this vital role and looking for a full-time Money Course Coordinator to match our ambitious plans to equip more individuals with money skills. The primary purpose of this role is to manage Crosslight’s money skills courses that are attended by the local community as well as our debt advice clients. These are delivered in-person or online, taking place in a range of different locations across our network.

This role will involve taking ownership of the planning and running of our free and paid-for courses in all their forms. The role holder  will act as a ‘champion’ for the courses, promoting them internally and externally, including through community engagement and outreach in different locations. And they will have the opportunity to deliver some of our workshops, as well as supporting and equipping our volunteers to do so to a high standard. 

For the right candidate, this role is an exciting opportunity to play a part in supporting a wide range of people, through excellent organisational, interpersonal and presentation skills. 

• Full training given

• Location flexible, with a minimum of two days per week in our London office and some evening working e.g. running or supporting with workshops and courses, and occasional forums, training and meetings (TOIL will be available); and regular travel to a range of locations

• Contract start date from 1st April, 2025

Are you passionate about making a difference and have experience in relationship management and project delivery? 

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Join the Samaritans as a Regional Development Lead for the Southern Region and play a key role in our mission to reduce suicides on the rail network.

• Fixed term contract until 20 February 2026 

• £32,850 per annum pro rata plus benefits 

• Full time (35 hours per week) 

•​The successful candidate should live within or adjacent to the Southern region (Dorset, Hampshire, East and West Sussex, Surrey, Kent and South London). Do get in touch with any queries about location prior to applying.

• We are passionate about flexible working, please talk to us about your preferences

• Hybrid working: A blend of working from home and from regional rail and Samaritans offices. Significant travel throughout the Southern region shall be required.  The successful candidate should live within or adjacent to the Southern region . Do get in touch with any queries about location prior to applying.

About the Role:

As a Regional Development Lead, you'll be at the forefront of our work with key stakeholders, including Network Rail, British Transport Police, train operating companies, and local organizations. You'll represent the Samaritans Rail Programme at regional and local levels, guiding and supporting stakeholders on suicide prevention initiatives and developing Joint Suicide Prevention Plans (JSSPs). Your role will be to:

• Act as a central point of contact for rail contacts, sharing information on national campaigns, internal communications, crisis signage, policy, and research.

• Manage regional suicide prevention activities, collaborating with various stakeholders to deliver impactful results.

• Lead community activities and post-incident support, ensuring local applicability of national guidelines and strategies.

• Promote responsible and ethical language around suicide and foster a culture change within the rail industry.

About You:

To be successful in this role, you’ll need: 

• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead initiatives from start to finish.

• Experience in relationship management, with the ability to influence and collaborate with multiple stakeholders.

• Excellent communication skills to convey complex information clearly and accurately.

• A proactive, problem-solving approach with a strong sense of empathy and emotional intelligence.

This role can be exposed to emotionally challenging material and data relating to suicide and self-harm, including personal individual lived experience, which can be traumatic. You’ll receive training and support throughout your time at Samaritans to manage the demands of the role, but it’s important to be sure that this role is right for you.

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Why Samaritans?

Samaritans is a unique workplace. Here, you’ll find an organisation that’s dedicated to making a real difference. We offer a supportive and inclusive environment, where you will have the opportunity to collaborate with like-minded people and grow professionally.​

Working at Samaritans

For further information about Samaritans, including our charity structure, values, employee benefits, and application process, please read our recruitment brochure here - Recruitment Brochure

Being Inclusive  

We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from Disabled, BAME and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans.

Application 

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please upload your CV and a 2 page cover letter, outlining your motivations for applying and your transferable skills and experience. Applications close at 9 am on Wednesday 5 February, with video interviews w/c 10 February. 

Whilst we appreciate that the use of generative AI functions like ChatGPT is quickly becoming part of working life for many people, through our recruitment process we want to see your own unique ideas and writing skills. We want your application to stand out from the rest and showcase your own strengths. Therefore, we kindly ask that you don’t rely on AI tools for your application answers, cover letter or to generate interview answers.

Apply today and make a real difference to people’s lives.

Working hours: 35 hours per week.

Salary: £33969 to £37095 FTE

Team: Research

Location: Hybrid with time in the office required on an ad-hoc basis. Office is in Holborn, London. 

Contract: Full time (35 hours a week), FTC for 6 months, with flexible working

 

Job Description

In 2025, Prostate Cancer Research will be launching a groundbreaking new initiative to increase trust and participation in healthcare and clinical trials among the Black community in London, Northwest and the West Midlands, with a specific focus on prostate cancer. We are looking to recruit a social researcher to lead on building the evidence base which will be the foundations of this initiative. You will conduct comprehensive research to identify and understand the specific barriers to trust within the Black community concerning healthcare, aiming to uncover the root causes of distrust and identify opportunities for building stronger relationships between the Black community and healthcare professionals. At the end of this phase a full report will be compiled which will be the basis for the co-creation of new initiatives with the community.

This is a newly created role, which will be line managed by the Director of Research and Communications. You will have the opportunity to join a department which has more than quintupled its research activity in four years, and last year won a prestigious Change Project of the Year award for the creation of a bespoke programme to tackle the racial disparity faced by Black men with prostate cancer. You will also have the opportunity to work cross-departmentally with the Patient Projects Department, which is responsible for cutting-edge initiatives such as the Infopool. Your work will also involve collaborations with Partnerships and Communications.

You will be mentored and supported throughout this role, so we encourage you to apply even if you feel you don’t meet all of the criteria. We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workplace. As a principle, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and communities. However, due to the nature of this role and it being culturally specific, there is a Genuine Occupational Requirement under the Equality Act 2010 that it be filled by a Black person.

 

Key Responsibilities

You will be responsible for

· Conducting a literature review of existing research and studies addressing healthcare trust barriers within the Black community, to gather a broad understanding of the issues.

· Identifying and interviewing relevant experts in trust and healthcare, including sociologists, oncologists, urologists, and community leaders, to gain diverse perspectives on trust-building strategies and understand the complexities of healthcare engagement within the Black community. These interviews will be shared publicly, potentially through live webinars or being filmed.

· Collaborating with the communications team to poll a large number of members of the Black community in the UK, to capture the views of the wider community.

· Organise and facilitate workshops and focus groups bringing together community members, healthcare professionals, and representatives from relevant organisations to explore potential trust-building solutions, and advise other staff as they co-create, test and refine these key solutions.

Skills

Skills and Competencies

Our ideal candidate would have the following:

· A degree or equivalent experience in a social research discipline

· Critical thinking

· Experience leading qualitative research projects, with an understanding of quantitative methods

· Excellent interpersonal skills

· Strong report writing skills, with an ability to understand and fairly reflect nuance and diversity of opinions and lived experience

· A passion for health equity and social justice

· A demonstrated understanding of the role, and a strong belief in the work we do at PCR.

 

Personal Qualities

 

· Strong belief in our work at Prostate Cancer Research

· A high degree of autonomy with a will to learn, reflect and self-teach

· Collaborative outlook, including managing expectations, working flexibly and reaching out to colleagues on joint goals.

· Confidence to lead on new initiatives, where appropriate, and with the support of your manager

· The agility to adapt to changing needs when necessary

Fixed Term Contract – 12 months

London 

Closing Date: 4 February 2025

Ref 6924

Save the Children UK has an exciting opportunity for a collaborative and highly organised individual with extensive administrative and PA experience to join us as our Partnerships & Philanthropy Co-ordinator. 

In this role, you will provide excellent PA and administrative support to the Directors of Partnerships & Philanthropy and ensure robust systems are in place to facilitate effective delivery across the department. 

You will also support the Partnerships team with key administrative tasks to enable them to build and maintain high-value relationships with their partners.

About Us 

Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn, and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children's unique needs are met, and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.

About the Role 

As P&P Department Co-ordinator, you will provide essential administrative support, including proactive diary management, travel coordination, meeting scheduling, and document preparation. You will also contribute to the successful delivery of departmental projects and priorities, ensuring smooth operations and effective communication across the team. 

In this role, you will: 

• Provide full administrative support to the Directors of Partnerships & Philanthropy, including proactive diary management, arranging travel, and preparing documents for meetings. 

• Schedule and manage all meetings for Directors and Senior Leadership Team members, ensuring efficient use of time and collaboration with other departments. 

• Coordinate and distribute agendas and pre-reads for SLT and departmental meetings to ensure productivity. 

• Publish departmental work and successes across the organisation using online platforms and communication channels. 

• Support the Partnerships team (c20% of the role) with payment coding, meeting scheduling, pipeline analysis, and administrative tasks to build high-value relationships. 

• Process purchase orders and invoices, and liaise with finance colleagues to ensure departmental financial responsibilities are met. 

• Coordinate HR processes, including recruitment activities, onboarding, and scheduling inductions. 

• Provide holiday cover and additional support to other coordinators and the department during peak periods. 

About You 

To be successful, it is important that you have: 

• Proven experience as a PA or in a similar administrative support role. 

• Excellent knowledge of MS Office tools (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint). 

• Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities. 

• Strong communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with a range of stakeholders. 

• A proactive and flexible approach to problem-solving and supporting others. 

• Commitment to Save the Children's vision, mission, and values. 

What we offer you: 

Working for a charity provides one of the best benefits there is – a sense of purpose and reward for helping others. However, we understand the importance of giving back to our employees to ensure a happy and healthy working environment and work/life balance. 

We focus on flexibility, inclusion, collaboration, health, and wellbeing both in and outside of work. 

We provide a wide range of benefits which will reward your hard work, motivate you, and inspire you to work to improve the lives of children every day. You can read more about our benefits on our website.

Closing date: 5th February 2025 

Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.

Ways of Working:

The majority of our roles can be performed remotely in the UK, but there are likely to be times when you will be required to come to your contracted office (up to 2-4 days per month or 6-8 days per quarter).  This will be agreed with your Line Manager and team and is intended to be time spent on collaborating with colleagues and relationship building. 

Please note: travel costs to your contracted office will be at your own expense. 

Flexible Working - We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: 

Save the Children UK believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable where all children have the opportunity to change their world. We apply this to our workforce and we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organisation where all employees have a sense of belonging and feel that they can be "Free to Be Me". We are not looking for just one type of person - we want to recruit people who can add fresh perspectives, innovative ideas or challenge that disrupts the risk of group think. 

We are especially interested in people whose childhood experiences - of life on a low income, of migration, of being in a racialised community, of the care system, of being LGBT+ or in an LGBT+ family or living with (or with someone with) a disability - help us to see things we might otherwise miss. Whatever your story is we want to hear it because we know that different voices, ideas, perspectives and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of children around the world. This is the reason why we are all here. 

We are looking for a Visitor Experience Officer to help develop and deliver the visitor experience, organise events, contribute to Abernethy reserve social media channels, and encourage support for nature conservation at the Loch Garten Nature Centre on Abernethy Reserve.

Visitor Experience Officer
Reference: JAN20254727
Location: Abernethy
Salary: £24,890.00 - £26,720.00 per annum
Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: Pension scheme (7%), Life Assurance scheme, 26 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays)

Located in the heart of Abernethy reserve, surrounded by Caledonian pine forest and in the shadow of the mighty Cairngorms, the Nature Centre is one of the RSPB’s most high-profile visitor facilities, with a legacy of delivering a top-quality visitor experience spanning over sixty-five years.

The Nature Centre is a 7-day-a-week seasonal facility (April to October) with a visitor experience focussed on Abernethy reserve, in particular the Caledonian pine forest and the species which live there, as well as the work of the Cairngorms Connect partnership.

During the Nature Centre season, with the Visitor Experience Manager and the seasonal team, you will help maintain and deliver the first-class visitor attraction; guaranteeing a high quality, on brand, visitor experience for all and maintaining exceptional customer care standards

You will also plan and deliver small events and maximise support for nature through encouraging membership of the RSPB, for which you will receive full training. You will deputise for the Visitor Experience Manager and help lead the seasonal team of staff and volunteers.

We have recently developed a Changing Places facility for those with disabilities and upgraded two woodland trails to make them more accessible. This represents an exciting new era for the Loch Garten Nature Centre, and we are keen to share these upgraded facilities with a wider audience, helping more people to connect with the nature surrounding them, and growing support for nature conservation. 

You will occasionally be asked to patrol the local trails in the evening with a colleague, to engage with visitors who may be wild camping, ensuring the forest and local communities are protected from visitor impacts, including wildfire. 

Outwith the season you will plan, develop and deliver audience-building events and assist the Visitor Experience Manager in planning for the following season.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the efficient and smooth day-to-day running of the Centre, upholding exceptional customer care standards for all
• Deliver a top-class experience for all visitors, ensuring everyone has positive and memorable contact with the RSPB, including giving talks and guided walks
• Promote RSPB membership to visitors and recruit new members, ensuring stringent fundraising standards are met.
• Work with the Visitor Experience Manager to organise the seasonal team, volunteers and rotas
• Plan and deliver income-generating events to attract new audiences
• Produce regular, engaging content for reserve social media platforms, including occasional blogs, ensuring communication is of a high standard and adheres to RSPB Brand guidelines
• Deputise for the Visitor Experience Manager and provide cover for colleagues as required.

Essential skills, knowledge and experience:

• A passion for nature and conservation
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office
• Knowledge and experience of visitor engagement techniques and delivering a high-quality visitor offer
• Proven ability to recruit members to a charity
• Experience of planning and delivering successful, income-generating events
• Experience of creating engaging social media posts, particularly on Facebook and Instagram
• Proven ability to plan and prioritise workloads
• A team player, with the ability to also work on own initiative
• Ability and willingness to work flexibly including weekends and occasional evenings
• 4 National 5s / GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades A-C.

Desirable skills, knowledge, and experience:

• Delivering against targets and KPI’s
• Working knowledge of Equal Opportunities & Diversity
• Health and Safety in the workplace
• Ability to travel in rural areas during work hours without reliance on public transport.

Closing date: 23:59, Sunday, 23rd February 2025

Please note that we are actively recruiting for this position and reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient applications have been received.

Interested?

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

As part of this application process you will be asked to complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above.

We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.

The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.

No agencies please.