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• Are you ready to use your service management and leadership skills in a team passionate about improving emotional and mental well-being in the perinatal period? 

• Do you understand the emotional and mental health challenges during pregnancy or after the birth of a baby? 

• Have you got significant experience of service and performance management? 

• Can you lead, motivate and inspire a team? 

If this is you, Light Peer Support has an exciting opportunity for you to play a central role in the delivery and development of our core peer support services across South Yorkshire and contribute towards the growth of a small but ambitious charity supporting women and families in the perinatal period. 

About Light Peer Support 

Light is a mental health peer support charity, set up in 2010, which has grown to support parents and their families across South Yorkshire. We’re led by our passion to support mental health during pregnancy and beyond for all families from all communities.

From our hub in Sheffield as well as in Family Hubs across Sheffield, Rotherham, Doncaster and Barnsley, we work with families who are experiencing emotional and mental health difficulties in the perinatal period, working in partnership across the statutory and voluntary sector to raise awareness of perinatal mental health difficulties and the support available.

We’re committed to providing services that embrace diversity to support equity in service access and promote equality of opportunity.

The role 

Light delivers a perinatal mental health peer support service across South Yorkshire, working in partnership with multiple statutory and public sector funders to ensure that women and families have access to high quality peer support in the perinatal period, as part of an integrated mental health care pathway. 

Light is seeking an experienced and innovative service manager to lead and inspire the team and hold operational responsibility for the day-to-day management of our peer support service. This will include all aspects of service delivery, service development and performance management of the team to ensure our contract requirements are met and we continually promote excellence in peer support practice. 

The role will play a pivotal role in the continued development of Light, acting as a key contact for our commissioning partners and undertaking activities to support the growth and sustainability of Light. The post holder will deputise for the Chief Executive in her absence, supporting with the operational management of Light and the efficient running of the charity from our main hub in Sheffield. 

Equality at Light 

Light is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in all that we do and we welcome applications from people from all communities particularly under-represented groups. We're aiming for a workforce that is truly representative of the communities we serve. 

We're a family friendly employer and open to discussion on flexible working subject to service needs. 

How to apply

To find out more about this exciting opportunity, please download the Job Description/Person Specification and Application Form Below below and click the 'How to apply' button.

All appointments are subject to a DBS check. 

Applicants must have a Right to Work in the UK. 

Job Title: Counsellor – Adult Domestic & Sexual Abuse

Location: Staffordshire

Contract Duration: Initial contract until March 31st 2026

Salary: £34,834 (FTE) per annum Actual Salary £11,146

Hours of Work: 12 per week

This post is open to women only, under the Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1.  We value diversity and are committed to ensuring that our organisation is an inclusive place to work. We encourage applications from women from all backgrounds and communities and actively welcome applicants from Black, Asian, or other ethnic minority backgrounds and women with a disability .  

About Pathway Project

We are a domestic and sexual abuse service based in Lichfield & Tamworth, Staffordshire.

We offer a range of support services and run two refuges in confidential locations.

We have been operating for over 30 years helping adults and children overcome domestic abuse, and to build a future where they live in safety and are free from fear.

Since our founder, Kathy Coe MBE, created Pathway Project, we have helped over 25,000 people, with 5,814 hours of support provided in the last year.

We offer a wide range of services, including adult and children outreach and community support, mental health, wellbeing and financial advice.

We support the relatives of those who have experienced domestic and sexual violence and offer specialist counselling, advocacy and care to all who need us.

Pathway Project believes in working as a cohesive team and are service user led.

Our helpline is access to all and is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Why work for us?

Pathway Project is an inspiring  place to be, we are a charity with big ambitions and huge energy.

We are currently evolving a bold new strategy and a passion  for excellence in service delivery.

Supported by a driven and energetic board of trustees the new Chief Executive is leading Pathway Project through their ambitious plans.

It’s a really fantastic time to join our amazing charity as we move into the next phase of our exciting journey.

We are a flexible and supportive employer, committed to the personal and professional development and wellbeing of our employees. We welcome applications from women with lived experience of domestic abuse and from minority  or under-represented groups.

We offer the following benefits:

· 25 days paid leave plus statutory holidays (pro rata)

· A competitive pension scheme

· Employee Assistance Programme delivered by Health Assured which offers incredible support to staff and their families

We value our colleagues and are constantly reviewing our policies and practice, looking for ways in which we can better demonstrate this. We also recognise the potential impact of working in this field and provide clinical supervision to all of our employees, whatever their role.

About the role

The post-holder will deliver a high-quality counselling service to survivors and victims of domestic and sexual violence (aged 18+) that is trauma-informed, ethical and supports key outcomes.  Supporting the Lead Counsellor and the wider counselling team to develop and maintain a safe, professional and accessible service.

Managing a caseload of clients accessing short to medium term counselling, providing face to face, telephone and online counselling sessions. Where clients are engaged with the criminal justice system ensuring that they are working to Pre-Trail Therapy guidance.

The post holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal opportunities. The post holder will work within a multi-agency setting and communicate regularly with other agencies.

This role description cannot cover every eventuality or task that may arise within this position and the post holder will be expected to carry out other duties from time to time which are broadly consistent with the role.

Tasks and responsibilities

1. CLINICAL

· Assess and support people impacted by abuse and violence in need of therapy by delivering interventions as appropriate and supporting them in the self-management of their recovery.

· Undertake clinical assessments and make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the service referral protocols, refering unsuitable clients on to the relevant appropriate services or back to the referral agent as necessary, ensuring open communication with the individual throughout.

· Deliver trauma-informed short term counselling over a  8-10 week period with individuals.

· Complete all requirements relating to data collection within the service.

· Ensure that records of all activity are kept up to date for all clients in line with service protocols, best practice and the requirements of relevant statutory agencies records, including using OASIS case management system to report all support activity and monitoring information as required.

· Work closely with other members of the team ensuring onward referrals, or escalations are managed appropriately.

· Assess and integrate issues impacting recovery into therapy to support the individual holistically.

· To attend regular line management, monthly clinical supervision and participate in team meetings and peer review, to ensure safe practice.

· Escalate and safeguard risk where appropriate and respond accordingly and appropriately in relation to the ‘do no harm principal’. This may include referrals to Children Social Care, MARAC or Adults social care as appropriate. Seek advice from a Senior Service Manager in the first instance to consider and support appropriate steps.

· Contribute to the development of service policies, protocols, guidelines and strategies within area of practice as necessary.

· Coordinate and accommodate multiagency working, sharing information pertaining to risk at all times, and with a view to best support the individual throughout their journey, ensuring they are fully informed throughout.

2. PROFESSIONAL

· Ensure the maintenance of standards of practice according to the employer and any regulating counselling bodies (i.e. BACP, UKCP, NCPS) and keep up to date on new recommendations/guidelines set by the department of health (e.g. National Institute for Clinical Excellence, RESPECT).

· Ensure that client confidentiality is protected and advocated for at all times.

· Ensure clear objectives are identified, discussed and reviewed with manager on a regular basis as part of continuing professional development.

· Participate in individual performance review and respond to agreed objectives.

· Attend relevant conferences /workshops in line with identified professional objectives.

· To support, promote and work in accordance with Pathway Project’s aims and objectives.

3. GENERAL

· To maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and procedures in relation to Mental Health and Primary Care Services as well as Domestic and Sexual Abuse services.

· All employees have a duty and responsibility for their own health and safety and the health of safety of colleagues, clients and the general public.

All employees have a responsibility and a legal obligation to ensure that information processed for both clients and staff is kept accurate, confidential, secure and in line with the General Data Protection Regulations and Security and Confidentiality Policies.

· It is the responsibility of all staff that they do not abuse their official position for personal gain, to seek advantage of further private business or other interests in the course of their official duties.

Essential

• Recognised qualification in counselling and psychotherapy Level 4 or above
• Evidence of significant post-qualifying continuous professional development
• Membership of BACP
• Eligible for or working towards professional accreditation
• Ability to carry out clinical assessments and provide high quality counselling
• Experience of working with victims of abuse and violence
• Experience of working in a time-limited counselling approach as well as longer term work.
• A good understanding of working within a trauma-informed approach
• Experience of delivering integrative Counselling
• Experience of leading service development
• Ability to assess and support client’s needs and risks including those with complex issues
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to maintain clear boundaries
• Strong team working ethos and team management skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, colleagues and management, both verbally and in writing
• Case recording and monitoring skills and ability to interpret data to produce reports
• Good organisational, project management and IT skills
• Ability to work well within a team
• Experience of working under pressure and handling competing demands
• Experience of working independently and managing own workload
• A strong commitment to increase the availability of DA/SV counselling
• Willingness to contribute to the charitable aims of the organisation and profitability

Desirable

• Level 7 in counselling and psychotherapy
• Certificate in counselling supervision
• BACP accreditation
• Experience of group work
• Experience of delivering counselling in the voluntary sector
• Significant experience of working with victims of abuse and violence
• Significant experience of working with different modalities
• Experience of service evaluation, service improvement or contributing to service expansion
• Experience of managing a service as part of a small organisation
• Experience of audit and or research
• Experience with using OASIS

Other information:

Pathway Project is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes diversity across our services. All of our employees are required to adhere to our Equality & Diversity policies and to challenge discrimination wherever it is appropriate.

We strive to be as inclusive as is possible and look to recruit individuals with the right skills, experience and attitude, however, for genuine occupational requirement reasons we are looking to appoint a female only for this post (exemption under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9.

The role is subject to receiving satisfactory references, Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, plus a probationary period.

How to apply:

Closing date – 5pm Tuesday 14th January

Interview date Wednesday 29th January ( by invitation)

Please send a full CV together with a covering letter indicating why you meet the essential criteria In no more than 2 sides of A4 by email.

Role Overview:

The Women’s Service Programmes Co-Ordinator will play a key role in delivering high-quality 1:1 and group social mobility programmes aligned with Baytree’s mission to support women in education and social inclusion. Working collaboratively with the Social Mobility and Education Teams, you will ensure the smooth delivery of Baytree’s services across key areas like Education, Employment, Family, Finance, and Well-Being. This role involves recruitment, participant engagement, programme administration, and supporting monitoring and evaluation to ensure programmes meet quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Please review full job description and person specification attached for all details. 

Recruitment and Onboarding

• Create materials to promote Women’s Service programmes and manage programme marketing.
• Manage inbound referrals and conduct initial calls to understand participants’ needs and goals.
• Maintain waiting lists and manage onboarding data in line with confidentiality policies.

Participant Relationships

• Act as the first point of contact for participants, ensuring effective communication on programme details such as timetabling and attendance.
• Provide clear and concise information about Baytree’s services and support participants in accessing appropriate programmes.

Programme Timetabling & Administration

• Develop termly timetables in collaboration with the team based on participant needs and feedback.
• Accurately enter participant and programme data into relevant systems and manage programme registers.
• Contribute to monitoring and evaluation by gathering feedback and reporting on outcomes.

General Support

• Work collaboratively with the Women’s Service team on programme development, materials, and readiness for external reviews.
• Attend team meetings, one-to-ones, and contribute to Baytree’s continuous improvement efforts.

Standards and Quality

• Ensure implementation of best practice to safeguard children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
• Adhere to Baytree’s Equality, Diversity & Inclusion policies, Health & Safety guidelines, and other internal procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and demonstrate Baytree’s core values: Love & Respect, Person-Centred, Safe & Welcoming, Professional & Trustworthy, and Collaborative & Positive.

Person Specification:

Experience

• Customer-facing experience (Essential)
• Experience in marketing/promoting programmes (Desirable)
• Strong relationship-building and community engagement experience (Essential)
• Experience working in the voluntary/community sector or education settings (Desirable)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office & Canva or similar design tools (Essential)
• Data entry and information management experience (Essential)
• Experience working with minority or marginalised groups (Essential)

Skills & Knowledge

• Understanding of barriers facing migrant and low-income women (Essential)
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload (Essential)
• Excellent communication (written & verbal) and interpersonal skills (Essential)
• Non-judgemental, patient, and empathetic approach (Essential)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and data security (Essential)

Competencies/Behaviours

• Understanding of organisational objectives and priorities (Essential)
• Ability to make effective decisions and support continuous improvement (Essential)
• Strong team player, capable of building effective internal and external partnerships (Essential)
• Commitment to delivering a high-quality service and meeting deadlines (Essential)

About Gaddum

At Gaddum, we treat everyone as individuals. We really get to know those we help, understanding their world to offer a range of support that’s right for them. Our promise of tailored support is made possible by our breadth and depth of knowledge, through our unwavering commitment to the local people of Greater Manchester. Our experience listening to generation after generation, for nearly 200 years, has taught us the importance of considering not just the individual but also the relationships around them. Our innovative approach means we can not only build resilience, but identify further risks, providing preventive support now and in the future. At Gaddum, we believe that by supporting individuals we ultimately help support entire communities. Our aim is to empower and enhance the lives of the people we exist to support.

About the Accelerating Reform Fund

The Accelerating Reform Fund is a new initiative which aims to transform social care services, making them more responsive to the needs of the community. It is a national programme, with 42 regions allocated to have their own projects. Greater Manchester is one of the ARF regions. The ARF has a particular focus on unpaid carers aims to boost short-term breaks for carers and improve hospital discharge processes. This work is made possible by Department for Health and Social Care grants. As an organisation, Gaddum has supported and collaborated with unpaid carers for many years, so we’re excited to bring our experience to the table. This role will be based in the Manchester team working to improve hospital discharge processes for Carers and will be based in one of the three hospital sites in Manchester (North Manchester General, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Wythenshawe Hospital)

Job Summary

To develop and ensure safe discharge planning and information for unpaid carers. To embed procedures to raise awareness of the needs of carers in a secondary care setting, working in partnership with the discharge and enablement teams. To empower carers to be involved in the discharge process.

Job Purpose

The purpose of this role is to support the early identification and referral of carers, ensuring they receive timely and appropriate support to meet their needs. The role focuses on enabling faster, safer, and smoother hospital discharges by addressing carer-related issues and providing clear referral pathways for hospital staff, acting as a critical link between secondary care and community services. By fostering collaboration with hospital staff and local services, this role contributes to the prevention of carer breakdown, reducing the risk of hospital readmissions and ensuring a seamless transition from hospital to home.

We have an exciting opportunity for multiple Caseworkers to join the Domestic Abuse team in London, working 37.5 hours a week. This role involves both face to face and virtual support in a hybrid model of working, you will work from home and our London office.

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
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression

About the role:
As a DA caseworker, you will:

• Effectively manage a caseload of service users affected by domestic abuse, delivering excellent services which support the commissioners and their service goals to victims.
• Ensure each victim receives an individually appropriate tailored support and information service that fully meets their needs, keeping complex needs central to all processes and decisions
• Undertake risk and needs assessments to address the specific needs of the client in line with VS operating procedures. To follow relevant safeguarding policies and procedures, working with safeguarding leads and other agencies to ensure an integrated approach to address any safeguarding concerns.
• Provide information and advocacy to enable service users to navigate and understand the criminal justice process and ensure their rights are upheld in accordance with the Victims Code of Practice this could include criminal, legal and if relevant, civil remedies to service users.

You will need:

• Experience of working with vulnerable adults and/or families affected by domestic abuse
• Understanding and knowledge of an active commitment to promoting equal opportunities, inclusion and diversity
• Ability to work without direct supervision, prioritise work and deal with competing or conflicting demands/ needs and interests in an organised and methodical manner
• Understanding of confidentiality and safe working practices, in accordance with safeguarding and data protection legislation
• Ability to needs assess, risk assess and empathise with the victim
• Good IT and administrative skills including the use of Microsoft Office packages
• High resilience and the ability to work under pressure

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.

Are you passionate about inspiring people to make a difference? Are you excited by the opportunity to use your marketing expertise to drive meaningful change?

We're looking for a Community Fundraising Product Officer to support the growth and development of our fundraising initiatives, helping us increase vital funds and build a diverse and sustainable portfolio.

About Us:

Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.

As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.

What We Offer:

• 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays.
• Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies.
• 24/7 GP access via phone and video.
• Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines.
• Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave).
• Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Opportunities for training and personal development.
• Hybrid working.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Community Fundraising Product Officer, you'll use your marketing experience to play a key role in supporting and delivering community fundraising initiatives.

• Support the implementation of community fundraising plans in line with our Income Generation strategy.
• Increase sustainable annual net income from a diverse portfolio of community fundraising activities, with a strong emphasis on virtual/social challenges.
• Identify opportunities to engage new and existing supporters.
• Use creative digital marketing across multiple channels to attract and retain supporters.
• Stay informed about trends in marketing, digital and community fundraising, including social media, gaming, and online platforms.
• Assess opportunities and develop proposals for new fundraising opportunities.
• Build strong internal relationships to ensure fundraising is inclusive and embedded in our organisational culture.
• Look at our wider audiences including branch and group volunteers to ensure we have a portfolio of community fundraising initiatives that can engage and progress fundraising ambitions
• Ensure robust and engaging stewardship plans are in place, resulting in long term engagement with supporters and building upon lifetime value.
• Represent the MND Association at fundraising activities to enhance supporter experience.
• Collaborate with external agencies to innovate and deliver engaging products and marketing campaigns.
• Support budget planning, providing regular income and expenditure updates.
• Analyse campaign performance and report on key findings to inform future plans.
• Ensure all activities comply with relevant codes of conduct and legislation.

About You:

You'll be a creative, results-driven individual with a passion for fundraising and marketing.

• Ability to deliver successful multi-channel marketing campaigns.
• Experience of planning and implementing fundraising marketing plans.
• Able to identify and develop innovative new product opportunities to grow supporter engagement.
• Experience in creating visually compelling content to motivate and inspire diverse audiences.
• Strong analytical skills to assess product performance metrics and enhance return on investment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
• Adaptable and resilient, thriving in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• A commitment to inclusivity, respecting diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
• Proficient in CRM database management and knowledgeable about GDPR.

This role is based in Northampton and offers an opportunity to work at the heart of a committed and supportive team. If you're ready to use your skills to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you!

The full job description is available in the candidate pack.

Salary: £30,800 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Northampton office

Contract: Permanent

Hybrid Working and Flexibility: This role offers hybrid working, with the expectation to attend the office at least one day per week. We are open to part-time applications or job shares - please indicate your preferred working arrangement in your application. Flexibility to work limited unsocial hours, including evenings and weekends, is also required.

How to apply:

Please submit a CV and supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be no longer than one side of A4 and demonstrate how you meet the following areas of the role.

• Experience of delivering effective multi-channel fundraising marketing campaigns.

• Ability to plan and implement a successful fundraising marketing campaign.

• Ability to identify and progress innovative new product opportunities to recruit new supporters and steward existing supporters appropriately.

Important Information:

• We may close applications early if we receive a high volume, so early submissions are encouraged.
• If you require sponsorship for this role, please clearly indicate this in your application.
• Depending on the role, a DBS check may be required.
• If you need reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact us for support.
• We are happy to consider alternative application formats for those who find the online form challenging.

We are currently seeking a HR Coordinator to join our team. This role is responsible for ensuring all HR processes are completed effectively and clear responses are given to queries from staff and managers.

We are looking for someone with experience working within a HR team and on HR processes, with the communication skills to confidently communicate policies and procedures to staff and managers and produce formal letters.

What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
• Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
• Annual interest-free season ticket loans

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Our hybrid working policy:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working policy, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.

Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.

We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.

More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Closing date: 19th January 2025
Interview date(s): 27th January 2025

For full details on the role, please download the Recruitment Pack.

To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

Grants & Programmes Lead

Battersea's Global Programmes Department advances our ambitious plans to play a global role in achieving a positive impact on thousands of dogs and cats. We are looking for someone to join our team as a Grants & Programmes Lead. This role plays an integral role within the team to deliver impact to tens of thousands of dogs and cats around the world. The Grants and Programmes Lead will manage the team of expert grant managers, guiding and empowering them to achieve impact. 

The Lead will oversee several portfolios of work within the grants and programmes function at Battersea, as we expand our work to impact more dogs and cats. Over the coming five years it is planned that the size and complexity of grant making, and other forms of programming will grow, including the establishment of several multi-year programmes in the UK and abroad. The Lead will play a key role in managing change as the function grows to deliver greater impact. 

This is a senior role within the Grants and Programmes team in the Global Programmes Directorate, requiring excellent experience of people management, implementing strategic programmes and good grant making practice at a team level.  The successful postholder should be comfortable taking an adaptive management approach and coaching the team to shape proposals and portfolios of work to advance the collective interests of a team. They should be comfortable working with considerable scope, and complexity and nurturing relationships with colleagues as an integral element of the role.

What we can offer you:

In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Our hybrid working model:

We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.

Diversity and inclusion:

We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.

We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.

More about us:

At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Closing date: 22nd January 2025
Interview date(s): w/c 27th January 2025 (1st round); w/c 3rd February 2025 (2nd round)

To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

Independent Age is the national charity focused on improving the lives of people facing financial hardship in later life. We believe no one should face financial hardship in later life.

Our Helpline and expert advisers offer free, practical support to older people without enough money to live on. Through our grants programme, we support hundreds of local organisations working with older people across the UK. 

We use the knowledge and insight gained from our support services and partnerships to highlight the issues experienced by older people in poverty and campaign for change.

We would love to find individuals from all walks of life and diverse backgrounds to join us on this journey.

Responsibilities and Person Specification:

The Media Communications Manager is responsible for overseeing Independent Age’s media communications programme, including media and PR, social media, celebrities and stories. The Media Communications Manager will lead the team to secure profile-raising coverage for our work in a range of print, online and broadcast media outlets including national news, consumer, sector-specific, and regional titles. They will oversee our organic social media and ensure our channels amplify our work and reach older people, decision makers and other influential stakeholders.

The Media Communications Manager will build excellent relationships with older people with lived experience of poverty, ensuring the voices of older people in financial hardship are at the centre of everything we do. They will also grow the organisations relationships with journalists, channel owners, celebrities, ambassadors, and other influencers to ensure that our media communications activity supports our organisational objective to tackle poverty in later life.    

You should have broad experience of developing and implementing innovative, successful profile-raising plans (across digital and traditional channels). You will bring an ability to work both proactively and reactively, and experience of handling reputational or crisis issues. You must have a passion for, and affinity with, the charity’s cause. 

For full details on the role and requirements, please review the job description and person specification.  If your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all of the criteria in the person specification but you do meet most of them and are excited about the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. 

This is a full-time role, 35 hours per week, which you can choose to work over five days or a 9 day fortnight. 

What it’s like to work at Independent Age:

We celebrate diversity at Independent Age and champion the differences that make each of us unique. We actively support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. We aim to attract and retain a wide range of talent and create an environment where everyone can feel safe, protected, welcome and included.

We offer great benefits including 28 days annual leave plus public holidays, a generous pension scheme with life assurance, and fantastic learning and development opportunities. We also offer a number of enhanced leave provisions and benefits.

We know that a good work life balance helps us perform at our best and supports wellbeing. Flexible working hours and hybrid working is standard for all (those contracted to work in the office usually attend 1 day per week). But if you need a different form of flexibility, we are always happy to talk flexible working. 

You can find out more about what it’s like to work at Independent Age by visiting the Careers page on our website.

Application Process:

To apply, please visit our website to submit a CV and a Supporting Statement, detailing how your skills and experience meet the criteria within the Job Description and Person Specification (please do not hesitate to contact us if you have specific requirements and need support to apply in an alternative format).

To support our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion our hiring managers use anonymous shortlisting. Therefore, please do not include your name, photo, or information to indicate your gender or age in your CV and supporting statement. Please do not omit dates of employment. Please ensure the title of any uploads does not contain your name. 

Independent Age is committed to safeguarding and follows Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding those we work with. We therefore ask that you supply your full work history with explanations for any gaps in the application documents you submit and, if offered the post, we will require two employment references including your current or most recent employer. A Basic DBS Certificate will be required for this role.  

Closing Date: Tuesday 14 January 2025, 23:59

Interview Dates: remote interviews on 27th and 28th January 2025

Location: Hybrid: Turn2us London Hub (Farringdon) & homeworking

Turn2us is a national charity tackling poverty and the structural causes of financial insecurity. We work with co-producers and partners to provide people in financial crisis with the means and agency to get back on their feet, build resilience, move forward with their lives and thrive.

As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to equity, inclusion and diversity and the value people from different backgrounds bring to a team. If, like us, you believe everyone has the right to have enough to live on, and you are ambitious about eradicating poverty, join us and build your career with a charity dedicated to ensuring dignity and equity for all.

The Impact and Learning Officer plays a key role in ensuring we deliver high quality monitoring and evaluation to support learning across Turn2us. Using a range of research methods you will perform evaluations to gain feedback from people who engage with our services to understand whether we are meeting their needs. Collaborating across the organisation, you will work with teams who deliver our services to continuously improve the work we do.

The ideal person for this role will have knowledge and/or experience of qualitative and quantitative research methods. You will have strong communication skills and be able to collaborate with a range of people. A commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and applying this in your work is also essential to this role.

We offer flexible working patterns, both in terms of hours and remote working. Please note that all employees are required to work from the office a minimum of 4 days a month.

Some roles may be required to be in the office more often than others and this will be agreed with the hiring manager upon starting at Turn2us.

Please note that all job offers are subject to 2 – 3 satisfactory references and a disclosure satisfactory to Turn2us from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).

Closing date: 15/01/2025, 23:59pm

Interview date: week beginning 03/02/2025

Turn2us is a national charity tackling poverty and the structural causes of financial insecurity. We work with co-producers and partners to provide people in financial crisis with the means and agency to get back on their feet, build resilience, move forward with their lives and thrive.

As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to equity, inclusion and diversity and the value people from different backgrounds bring to a team. If, like us, you believe everyone has the right to have enough to live on, and you are ambitious about eradicating poverty, join us and build your career with a charity dedicated to ensuring dignity and equity for all.

The Co-production Manager is a fantastic opportunity to manage the co-production programme of work at Turn2us, which is closely aligned with the charity’s aim of tackling financial insecurity. This will involve developing and evaluating co-production programmes and advising colleagues on how to embed co-production into all their work.

You will bring experience of designing and implementing co-production practices into organisations along with a strong understanding of the diverse communities where financial insecurity exists and the need for our work to be inclusive and safe.  

You will be able to demonstrate strong project management as well as facilitation skills to be able to run workshops both in person and online. You’ll also need experience in working collaboratively with colleagues to help the charity drive organisational change.  

We offer flexible working patterns, both in terms of hours and remote working.

Some roles may be required to be in the office more often than others and this will be agreed with the hiring manager upon starting at Turn2us.

Please note that all job offers are subject to 2 – 3 satisfactory references and a disclosure satisfactory to Turn2us from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).

Closing date: 15th January 2025, 23:59

Interview date: TBC

Grade: 3

Position type: Full time (37.5 hours per week) permanent - flexible hours considered

Responsible to: Regional Director – West and Central Africa

Key Interdependencies: Travel Team, Supply Chain, Programme Quality team, Emergency Team, Programme Funding Team, Finance and Legal teams.

Location: Truro, Cornwall (Hybrid) or Remote (UK based) with quarterly travel to our HQ in Truro

Travel: Work away from home, this may be UK or overseas training or in-country Programme support. You may be required to deploy for up to 40% of your time in any calendar year.

Role Purpose

ShelterBox is searching for an experienced humanitarian professional with previous programme management experience to join our agile and effective International Programmes Department. This is a transformational and impactful role. The successful candidate will manage urgent priority activities and international programmes/projects within a specific country, ensuring we deliver high quality, impactful outcomes at speed and scale for the people we support.

Reporting to the Regional Director, the Programme Manager will support the establishment and management of new and existing emergency and protracted ShelterBox programmes. Aligning with wider regional strategy, the Programme Manager will create and implement a longer-term strategic vision and direction for continuing support within their countries of responsibility. They will also lead on strategic humanitarian relationships within this area to help maximise ShelterBox’s programme impact and influence.

This role will also work closely with the Programme Quality team, to continue to measure the quality and impact of our work. The Programme Manager will also support a programme funding strategy for their designated area of responsibility, working closely with the Programme Funding team in developing sustainable programmatic funding opportunities.

The role is expected to have a strong focus on Burkina Faso, with other countries to be determined dependant on both existing portfolio and new emergencies. Regular travel is expected, and we expect the successful candidate to be willing and able to undertake this travel.

The role will also encompass high-level relationship building and advocacy with partner organisations to consolidate the reputation and position of ShelterBox within the humanitarian sector.

We look forward to welcoming candidates who share our passion and teamwork to achieve this.

Duties will include but not be limited to:

· Establish and manage programmes within assigned area in line with the organisational and regional strategy. Working closely with the Regional Director to ensure quality, timely, impactful, and on-budget programme/project implementation.

· Implementation of the strategic vision and direction. Work closely with the Programme Funding Team to build the appropriate Business Development strategy to secure the resources necessary for realisation.

· Ensure programme quality through consistent use throughout the area programmes of rigorous assessment, design, proposal development and review processes; comprehensive monitoring & evaluation, accountability and learning systems; staff development, and partner capacity strengthening

· Provide support, motivation and leadership to project teams, ensuring they complete tasks to a high standard and meet project delivery deadlines.

· Initiate and sustain strong, mutually beneficial, and authentic partnerships with local and international organisations.

· Work closely with the Travel Team to prioritise the safety of our teams and our deployments. Adapt to evolving issues that could adversely affect ShelterBox staff or programme delivery.

· Maintain effective and coordinated budget management, working closely with the Programme Funding team and International Programmes Finance Manager. Ensure monitoring processes are in place for grant funds/donor specific requirements.

· Provide the first point of contact for deployed teams and disaster monitoring on a 24/7 routine and emergency basis as part of a roster.

· Prioritise ‘do no harm’ principles. Ensure those who encounter ShelterBox as a result of our activities are safeguarded from deliberate or inadvertent actions and failings which place them at risk of abuse, sexual exploitation, injury, and any other harm.

· Maintain exacting standards in all aspects of ShelterBox’s activities so that the reputation of the organisation is protected in the view of donors, partners and the people we support.

· Lead a culture which actively promotes improvements in its practices, processes, and outcomes, across all aspects of its work, seeking feedback from all stakeholders.

· Provide timely updates to Regional Director/Deputy Director/International Programmes Director on programme/project delivery and impact.

· Work away from home, this may be UK or overseas training or deployment to your designated regions. You may be required to deploy for up to 40% of your time within your region, in any calendar year.

Battersea's Infrastructure Services Team is seeking an IT Support Engineer to join us on a 1-year contract. Our team provides effective IT support and services in order to ensure the smooth running of the business, so we can help our dogs and cats effectively.

This role will provide 2nd line support to resolve IT issues that include the installation and maintenance of IT hardware, software and administering users via Active Directory and Azure services in a 7 day a week environment (on a rota basis), along with working on some periodical projects, and supporting users so that our systems and data remain secure and safe.

The ideal candidate will have experience of windows platforms including network printers, telephone systems, hardware, as well as detailed knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 and SharePoint site administration.

What we can offer you:

In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Our hybrid working model:

We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.

Diversity and inclusion:

We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.

We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best. 

More about us:

At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Closing date: 12th January 2025
Interview date(s): From 15th January 2025

To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

Role Overview:
The Talent Set is thrilled to be working with a fantastic charity as they search for a Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager to support them on an exciting 6-month project.

The role involves leading the delivery and management of a workplace support programme focused on parenting and family-related initiatives. This includes achieving income and engagement targets, fostering strong relationships with programme members, and driving membership growth. Additionally, the position supports broader corporate partnership activities to ensure alignment with the organisation's strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide outstanding relationship management to members, including onboarding, ongoing support, and stewardship.
• Develop and implement member engagement plans to ensure participation in training and utilisation of resources.
• Coordinate and deliver informational webinars with healthcare professionals.
• Track progress against KPIs, gather member feedback, and proactively address any risks or issues.
• Drive lead generation through research, outreach, and pipeline management.
• Execute marketing initiatives to promote the PPAW programme to HR and Wellbeing audiences.
• Deliver pitches and create proposals for new memberships and renewals.
• Build relationships with external networks to expand the programme’s reach.
• Collaborate with internal teams and the Head of Corporate Partnerships to align and deliver partnership activities, including marketing, events, and resource development.
• Ensure all activities comply with GDPR, organisational ethical policies, and relevant regulations.
• Regularly report on financial and engagement metrics, ensuring targets are met.

Person Specification:

• Proven experience in relationship management, customer service, or account management.
• Background in programme or project management, including working with internal and external stakeholders.
• Confidence in creating and delivering pitches and proposals to secure memberships or partnerships.
• Demonstrable success in building and managing a pipeline of leads, from initial contact to acquisition.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and prioritise tasks.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including presentation and influencing abilities.
• Proven ability to build and sustain positive relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Account management of corporate charity partnerships or similar initiatives.

What’s on Offer:

• A 6-month fixed-term-contract in a well-known and well-loved organisation.
• A competitive salary of £45,000 FTE for the successful candidate.
• A flexible working pattern with 2-days per-week in the charity’s Central London office.

How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the “apply now” button.

Commitment to Diversity:
The Talent Set and our partner organisation are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.