Communication Officer Jobs in Oxfordshire

Location: Home-based in the UK.

Contract: Consultancy/contract (inside IR 35) full-time 3 -6 months.

Reporting to: Chief Operating Officer

Salary: £300 -£350 per day (via an umbrella company).

WeProtect Global Alliance will not be responding to expressions of interest or applications sent by third parties (agencies, brokers or recruitment specialists).

The WeProtect Global Alliance is looking for a HR specialist to support the Executive Team ensure our HR operations and people functions support a small team to remain impactful, compliant and supported to deliver an ambitious global mission.

From employee culture and engagement to training and development and ensuring our existing policies and procedures remain complaint with the forthcoming Employment Rights Bill (2025) you will play a key role in ensuring we create and foster a supportive, inclusive and collaborative work environment that celebrates individuality and supports our brilliant and dedicated workforce (based in the UK and Belgium) to contribute and drive the delivery of a global mission.

Please only apply if you have experience working in a child protection and/or child-centric organisation.

An overview of our key asks of you:

• Human Resources and Employment Law Expertise: Rapidly review our existing organisational and people procedures and processes to ensure they reflect best practice to support deliver our mission with a specific emphasis on ensuring the organisation is responsive to changes in employment law whilst remaining a fair, safe and inclusive environment that inspires and motivates the team.
• Employee Life-Cycle Management: Oversee and support our recruitment, induction, performance, conduct management, succession planning and exit process.
• Culture and engagement: Advise the Executive Team on how best to enhance employee culture, engagement, aligning with the organisation’s vision and values.
• Business Alignment: Advise the Executive Team on how best to ensure our organisation and People functions align with the WeProtect Global Alliance’s forthcoming strategy.
• Change Management: Advise the Executive Team on change management initiatives and incentives plans to ensure our workplace continues to celebrate individuality and encourages fresh ideas.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team at a pivotal point in our evolution and you will need to possess very good interpersonal skills, show strong resilience and have the ability to work with the Executive Team to ensure we have robust processes and procedures to get the best out of our most important asset, our workforce.

You will be a confident multi-tasker, with good communication and relationship building skills, who is able to priorities and time manage a busy workload.

You will have a proven record of delivering a strong and high quality HR service with genuine empathy and as such we are looking for an HR specialist who is comfortable dealing with a wide range of HR activity, confident, willing to multitask and undertake duties that will support our team in the immediate and long term.

Our mission is global in focus but we have a small workforce footprint and as such we require a highly skilled and motivated individual who has strong ethical standards and demonstrable commitment to the values of WeProtect Global Alliance.

About WeProtect Global Alliance 

The internet was not created with children in mind and can be unsafe for children to explore. Every phone and computer is a potential gateway for offenders seeking to sexually exploit children. Our Alliance generates political commitment and practical approaches to make the digital world safe and positive for children, preventing sexual abuse and long-term harm.

Our Alliance’s geographical reach is unprecedented: 103 governments are members along with 82 private sector companies, 126 civil society organisations and 10 intergovernmental organisations. This diverse membership is key to our ability to deliver real change. Together, we break down complex problems and develop policies and solutions to protect children from sexual abuse online. More information on who we are and what we do can be found on our website.

WeProtect Global Alliance is supported by a high-performing secretariat of eleven staff based in the UK and Belgium and is overseen by an influential Global Policy Board.

Diversity, Inclusion and Equality

We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, sex, gender (inclusive of gender identity), ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation.  We particularly welcome applicants from ethnic minorities and other underrepresented groups.

Safeguarding and Values

As a child focused organization, we have a strong commitment to child safeguarding and rigorous procedures.  The successful candidate will be required to provide two professional references and undergo a background check.  

All staff are expected to act at all times in a manner consistent with our values and in compliance with our policies and procedures, including our Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.

Our values are: 

· Empowerment – collaboration, innovation, challenge

· Accountability – responsibility, delivery, safeguarding

· Respect – honesty, feedback, inclusion

Wellbeing Activities and Volunteer Coordinator

This charity has an exciting opportunity as Wellbeing Activities and Volunteer Coordinator to make a real difference to asylum seekers and refugees in the Reading area.

Position: Wellbeing Activities and Volunteer Coordinator

Location: Reading

Hours: Full-time, Office based with an immediate start 

Contract: 1-year contract – renewed subject to funding

Salary: £25,584 pro rata + 6% pension

Closing date: Tuesday 15th April 2025, the client will be interviewing on a rolling basis and may close the role early. 

Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (additional day per year of employment, max 5 days), cycle to work scheme, confidential counselling support and welfare days.

About the role: 

As the Wellbeing Activities and Volunteer Coordinator, you will manage the recruitment and support of volunteers and run projects and events aimed at supporting asylum and refugees in engaging in social and wellbeing activities, building networks, and getting to know the local area. Through a programme of holistic activities including, wellbeing activities, language support, employment support and cultural / community activities. 

The Wellbeing Activities Coordinator and Volunteer Coordinator will introduce and support clients to different activities that will improve the mental health and wellbeing of asylum seekers and refugees through reducing isolation.

Key areas of responsibility include:

Wellbeing Activities

• To run the weekly drop in centre. 

• To plan and run different client activities & events promoting wellbeing and integration. 

• Organising group activities to bring people together, provide opportunities to make social connections and reduce isolation. By running creative activities such as music, arts and crafts, social events, trips and other programmes as agreed with the line manager. 

• Run at least three information sessions about mental health and access to treatment for refugees and asylum seekers in Reading. 

• Liaise and communicate with other projects and organisations in Reading as appropriate, signpost and refer clients to group activities, and advertise programmes to promote maximum participation. 

• To promote activities and events amongst the client group through appropriate means (emailing, texting posters, fliers, word of mouth)

Volunteer Coordinator

• To recruit and select suitable volunteers in line with the policies and procedures. 

• To liaise with other staff members on recruitment needs for volunteers.

• To support staff members who themselves manage volunteers regarding any volunteering issues.

• Be the contact point for volunteers 

• To deliver basic induction training for volunteers and appropriate ongoing and ad hoc training in coordination with staff members. 

• Ensure appropriate and regular supervision meetings are held 

• Maintaining and developing projects managed by volunteers and supporting volunteers in this process.

About you:

The role would suit someone who is confident in communication, has some cultural awareness and can uphold the values of the charity. All candidates should have strong ethical standards, and team spirit and be passionate about working with asylum seekers and refugees. You will have practical IT skills, be able to work to strict deadlines and have good organisational and methodical skills.

Key skills required for this role:

• Ability to work from the office – Reading

• Knowledge and understanding of the voluntary/community sector 

• IT experience in using Word, Excel, email, database management 

• The charity encourages applications from people with lived experience of being a refugee but this not essential

• Experience managing volunteers and running group activities

• Good organisational skills and ability to set up new systems

• Excellent communication skills in networking, speaking and writing 

• Ability to empathise and work co-operatively with all stakeholders 

• Experience of being a volunteer (desirable)

• Experience of working with refugees and asylum seekers (desirable)

• Knowledge of the asylum process and refugee issues (desirable)

About the organisation: 

The employer is a charity in Berkshire that offers comprehensive assistance to refugees, including free legal advice through IAA (formerly OISC) accredited solicitors, integration support via a drop-in centre, social activities, and a refugee football team. They also engage in advocacy and campaigns for refugee rights. The organization encourages community involvement through fundraising, volunteering, and membership. They have made significant impacts, such as providing extensive casework support and distributing food parcels.

The employer aims to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

You may also have experience in areas such as: Learning and Development Coordinator, Recruitment, Volunteer Coordinator, Volunteer Lead, Wellbeing Officer, Wellbeing Lead, HR Officer, HR Lead, Opportunities Officer, Community Coordinator, Placement Coordinator, etc. 

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

Data and Digital Services Manager

We are seeking a strategic and collaborative digital leader to help deliver a bold new data system for Scotland’s nature.

Position: Data and Digital Services Manager

Salary: £35,000 – £39,000 per annum, depending on experience

Location: Fully remote (with some UK travel)

Hours: 35 hours per week. Flexible working available. Part-time (minimum 28 hours/week) considered for the right candidate

Contract: Fixed-term to 31st March 2026

Closing Date: 9am, Monday 28 April 2025

Interview Date: Week commencing 5 May 2025 (TBC)

About the Role

The charity’s mission is to make data work for nature. The Better Biodiversity Data (BBD+1) programme is a bold new step towards transforming how biodiversity data is managed, accessed and used to support conservation, planning and policy decisions in Scotland.

As the new Data and Digital Services Manager, you’ll play a vital role in implementing and supporting a new, shared biodiversity data system developed with and for Scotland’s biodiversity community. This is a hands-on, highly collaborative role where you will:

• Work closely with local environmental records centres (LERCs), NGOs, recording groups, government agencies and developers

• Support system configuration and data migration activities

• Lead ongoing digital service delivery and user support

• Build strong relationships and drive user-focused development

• Contribute to the long-term sustainability of a nationally significant biodiversity data infrastructure

This role sits at the heart of an ambitious and funded project, based on the recommendations of the Scottish Biodiversity Information Forum (SBIF) Review and delivered in partnership with NatureScot and the Scottish Government.

About You

We’re looking for a confident digital services lead or data manager who is:

• Experienced in managing data systems or services in multi-stakeholder environments

• Skilled in data standards, integration and system support

• A great communicator, collaborator and problem-solver

• Comfortable working independently in a fully remote role

• Passionate about using data to drive change in environmental or public sectors

Experience in biodiversity, conservation or not-for-profit sectors would be a bonus, but not essential.

About the Organisation

The organisation is a UK-wide charity working to improve the collection, management and use of biodiversity data. With a fully remote-working team who meet four times a year in person across the UK. A Living Wage and equal opportunities employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation.

Other roles you may have experience of could include:

Digital Services Manager, Data Systems Manager, Technical Project Manager, GIS and Data Lead, Environmental Data Officer, Information Systems Manager, Biodiversity Informatics Lead.

As Bid Writer, you will work with the team to identify funding opportunities, and craft compelling bids and proposals that clearly articulate our vision, services, and value to commissioners and funders. This will include bids and applications to trusts and foundations, tenders for statutory funding, compiling reports to funders, and other organisational reports as needed.

This role is a part-time permanent position for a minimum of 15 hours per week but we are open to additional hours up to four days per week. The salary for this role is £40,560 FTE. You will be based at home but available to travel to our office in Vauxhall, London occasionally as needed.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly, supportive and dynamic team, and play a pivotal role in supporting Housing Justice’s work. You will make a real difference to those we serve by securing vital funds to provide services for those experiencing homelessness. Your ability to create engaging, well-crafted proposals will be instrumental in helping Housing Justice to fulfil our Mission to mobilise Christian action on homelessness and housing need through love, justice, advocacy and nurture.

Background
The Royal Meteorological Society (RMetS) is offering a unique opportunity for a highly motivated PhD student or postdoctoral researcher to engage with the RMetS’s Science Engagement activities and work with our team under a 2-year part-time Fellowship programme. Applicants are welcome from a variety of meteorological backgrounds, however this position will have a focus on the insurance sector.

The overarching purpose of the part-time Fellowship programme is to support the RMetS to deliver some of its strategic objectives through interdisciplinary activities and the communication of the science to a broad audience. Ongoing priorities for the Society include building engagement with the insurance and energy sectors, and improving support for youth and early career individuals who are considering, or currently working in, a career related to weather and climate.

Our part-time Fellowship programme is embedded across the Society, with the potential to influence ongoing activities and deliver new initiatives in events, partnerships and publishing, whilst supporting growth in membership and accreditation.

The RMetS is the UK’s Professional and Learned Society for weather and climate and its mission is to advance the understanding of weather and climate and its application for the benefit of all. The RMetS plays a key role as the custodian of both the science and the profession of meteorology in the UK and has an important role to play internationally as one of the world’s largest meteorological societies.

Role

To help steer and build the Society’s engagement with the insurance sector, an RMetS Insurance Special Interest Group (SIG) was formed in 2022. The Insurance SIG aims to sustain, encourage and progress engagement between meteorology and the insurance sectors, with expert members from both academia and industry.

The insurance Science Engagement Fellow has a key role in managing, developing and promoting the RMetS Insurance SIG and its deliverables to build the Society’s engagement with the insurance sector.

This exciting role enables the successful applicant to engage with non-academic stakeholders to build multidisciplinary partnerships, develop engagement skills and experiences, enhance their profile with stakeholders and leading academics, and grow their research impact. 

The position will work closely with the Science Engagement Committee, Science Engagement Manager and the other part-time Science Engagement Fellow on sector engagement initiatives, as well as other activities that are part of the RMetS’ Science Engagement Strategy.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise and guidance to the Society on the UK insurance sector in relation to weather and climate. Identify the sector’s needs and how best RMetS can provide support now and in the future.
• Project manage and develop the RMetS Insurance SIG and its deliverables. This could involve producing and commissioning content such as blog posts, events, briefing papers and peer-reviewed journal content, for specialists and non-specialists, with guidance from SIG members.
• Proactively represent and promote the RMetS and the Insurance SIG at sector relevant events and meetings, whilst identifying new opportunities.
• Lead on programme development for the Insurance SIG’s annual autumn webinar , and the joint insurance/energy event with the RMetS Energy SIG in 2026.
• Support the RMetS partnerships team with new partnership opportunities within the insurance sector.
• Support the delivery of other science engagement activities within the Society’s Science Engagement Strategy, such as events, career resources and briefing papers.
• Work with and support the other part-time Science Engagement Fellows, including the Fellow responsible for the RMetS Energy SIG.  

Essential criteria you will need to demonstrate
The successful candidate will have:

• A good knowledge of the science of weather and climate, and its applications to the insurance sector, as well as a passion for the subject;
• Knowledge of the UK’s insurance sector and the role of key stakeholders;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and experience of meeting and working with people from a range of backgrounds and disciplines;
• Ability to communicate complex concepts in a way that is appropriate to the target audience;
• Confidence to represent the Insurance SIG at external meetings and events;
• Well-developed organisational skills and the ability to establish and manage simultaneous projects;
• Ability to prioritise own workload as not continuously supervised;
• Ability to use standard software packages (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
• All applicants are required to demonstrate the right to work in the UK.

Part-time Fellowship funding: £8,000 - £9,000 per annum, part-time (approx. 8 hours per week).

Application: To apply, please click the link and apply through CharityJobs, with a full CV and cover letter demonstrating your knowledge of and experience with the insurance sector, how your skills align with the role, and your rationale for applying.

Closing Date: The deadline for applications is 18 April 2025, however, we will be reviewing applications as they are submitted. Interviews will take place during the last two weeks of April.

Start date: June 2025.

Duration: Ideally 24 months, but a shorter duration would be considered.

Location: This will be a remote working role, with opportunities to visit Society headquarters and attend relevant RMetS events.

Support: The role will be supervised by the RMetS Science Engagement Manager. Expenses will be reimbursed in line with the RMetS’s Expenses Policy.

The Royal Meteorological Society values diversity of background and perspective and is committed to treating all people equally and with respect irrespective of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We are particularly committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. As part of this commitment, we operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role they have applied for and we will proactively consider all reasonable adjustments to facilitate employment with us. If you wish to apply under this scheme, please indicate this in your covering letter.

Background
The Royal Meteorological Society (RMetS) is offering a unique opportunity for a highly motivated PhD student or postdoctoral researcher to engage with the RMetS' Science Engagement activities and work with our team under a 2-year part-time Fellowship programme. Applicants are welcome from a variety of meteorological backgrounds, however this position will have a focus on the energy sector.

The overarching purpose of the part-time Fellowship programme is to support the RMetS to deliver some of its strategic objectives through interdisciplinary activities and the communication of the science to a broad audience. Ongoing priorities for the Society include building engagement with the energy and insurance sectors, and improving support for youth and early career individuals who are considering, or currently working in, a career related to weather and climate.

Our part-time Fellowship programme is embedded across the Society, with the potential to influence ongoing activities and deliver new initiatives in events, partnerships and publishing, whilst supporting growth in membership and accreditation.

The RMetS is the UK’s Professional and Learned Society for weather and climate and its mission is to advance the understanding of weather and climate and its application for the benefit of all. The RMetS plays a key role as the custodian of both the science and the profession of meteorology in the UK and has an important role to play internationally as one of the world’s largest meteorological societies.

Role

To help steer and build the Society’s engagement with the energy sector, an RMetS Energy Special Interest Group (SIG) was formed in 2022. The Energy SIG aims to sustain, encourage and progress engagement between meteorology and the energy sector, with expert members from academia, industry and regulators.

The energy Science Engagement Fellow has a key role in managing, developing and promoting the RMetS Energy SIG and its deliverables to build the Society’s engagement with the energy sector.

This exciting role enables the successful applicant to engage with non-academic stakeholders to build multidisciplinary partnerships, develop engagement skills and experiences, enhance their profile with stakeholders and leading academics, and grow their research impact. 

The position will work closely with the Science Engagement Committee, Science Engagement Manager and the other part-time Science Engagement Fellow on sector engagement initiatives, as well as other activities that are part of the RMetS’ Science Engagement Strategy.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise and guidance to the Society on the UK energy sector in relation to weather and climate. Identify the sector’s needs and how best RMetS can provide support now and in the future. 
• Project manage and develop the RMetS Energy SIG and its deliverables. This could involve producing and commissioning content such as blog posts, events, briefing papers and peer-reviewed journal content, for specialists and non-specialists, with guidance from SIG members.
• Project manage and author the annual ‘RMetS State of the Climate for the UK Energy Sector’ report, working with any sponsors to deliver agreed outcomes over the next year.
• Proactively represent and promote the RMetS and the Energy SIG at sector relevant events and meetings, whilst identifying new opportunities.
• Lead on programme development for the Energy SIG’s annual seasonal forecasting webinar in Autumn , and the joint energy/insurance event with the RMetS Insurance SIG in 2026.
• Support the RMetS partnerships team with ongoing and new partnership opportunities within the energy sector.
• Support the delivery of other science engagement activities within the Society’s Science Engagement Strategy, such as events, career resources and briefing papers.
• Work with and support as required the other part-time Science Engagement Fellows, including the Fellow responsible for the RMetS Insurance SIG.

Essential criteria you will need to demonstrate
The successful candidate will have:

• A good knowledge of the science of weather and climate, and its applications to the energy sector, as well as a passion for the subject;
• Knowledge of the UK’s energy sector and the role of key stakeholders;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and experience of meeting and working with people from a range of backgrounds and disciplines;
• Ability to communicate complex concepts in a way that is appropriate to the target audience;
• Confidence to represent the Energy SIG at external meetings and events;
• Well-developed organisational skills and the ability to establish and manage simultaneous projects;
• Ability to prioritise own workload as not continuously supervised;
• Ability to use standard software packages (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
• All applicants are required to demonstrate the right to work in the UK.

Part-time Fellowship funding: £8,000 - £9,000 per annum, part-time (approx. 8 hours per week).

Application: To apply, please click the link and apply through CharityJobs, with a full CV and cover letter demonstrating your knowledge of and experience with the energy sector, how your skills align with the role, and your rationale for applying.

Closing Date: The deadline for applications is 18 April 2025, however, we will be reviewing applications as they are submitted. Interviews will take place during the last two weeks of April.  

Start date: June 2025.

Duration: Ideally 24 months, but a shorter duration would be considered.

Location: This will be a remote working role, with opportunities to visit Society headquarters and attend relevant RMetS events.

Support: The role will be supervised by the RMetS Science Engagement Manager. Expenses will be reimbursed in line with the RMetS’s Expenses Policy.

The Royal Meteorological Society values diversity of background and perspective and is committed to treating all people equally and with respect irrespective of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We are particularly committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. As part of this commitment, we operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role they have applied for and we will proactively consider all reasonable adjustments to facilitate employment with us. If you wish to apply under this scheme, please indicate this in your covering letter.

Contract: Permanent, full time
Salary: £36,361 - £48,199 p/annum
Location: Burford, Oxfordshire / Hybrid – 2 days a week
Closing date: 20th April 2025

Working within our Information Systems directorate means that you are joining a dedicated team of professionals who work together to ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of our information, data and IT services. Although this is a solo role within cyber security, you will collaborate with other colleagues within the to ensure the organisation is doing all it can to remain secure and effective.

Using your expert knowledge for Information Cyber Security, your main responsibilities are to maintain an awareness of current threats and events and advising Blue Cross on the implications as such. You will take the lead on continuing our progress to develop an effective security culture across our technical and non-technical business functions.

The ability to build relationships is key to this role therefore our Information Security team work hybrid where you will be based in our Oxfordshire offices two days per week, with three working from home.

About you

You will have a strong understanding of ISO27001 concepts and methodologies qualified to at least level of Certified in Information Security Management Principles (CISMP) (or equivalent) enabling you to hit the ground running and contribute towards our on-going risk management improvements.
 
We are looking for an analytical thinker with logical reasoning skills and the ability to find solutions in challenging situations. Your ability to communicate and present complex technical information tailored to the needs and interests of others, enables you to gain commitment of all stakeholders to make changes which could have a major and/or lasting impact.
 
 Knowledge, skills, and experience

• Knowledge of security architecture principles and processes
• Awareness of key relevant legislation including General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Protection Act 2018, Data Privacy Act, Computer Misuse Act
• Knowledge of Windows operating systems
• A basic understanding of foundational networking principles (e.g. IPV4, IPv6, TCIP/IP, DNS)
• Strong technical experience across Firewalls, SIEM tools, vulnerability scanners, network devices and IAM systems
• Experience of vulnerability scanning tools/vulnerability management
• Risk assessment and/or problem management experience
• A full driving licence with the ability to travel to remote sites and supplier locations

 Desirable qualifications, skills, and experience

• Information Security qualification such as CISA, CISSP, CISM or COMPTIA Security+
• Technology security certified qualifications (e.g. Microsoft AWS or Cisco Professional/Associate)
• Experience of working in a third sector/not-for-profit environment
• Demonstrable understanding of Microsoft 365 environment
• Demonstrable understanding of Multi Factor Authentication technologies

Blue Cross Benefits

Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it were not for their amazing efforts and commitment, we would not be able to make the difference that we do today.

In return, Blue Cross wants to ensure we provide you with the best working environment we can. We want you to be happy working for us and will do everything we can to make sure you are.  

Our generous benefits package includes: 

• Full time equivalent of 38 days holiday rising to 43 with service (including Bank Holidays)  
• Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support  
• Free access to GP via MetLife- 24/7 GP services, private prescriptions and more for you and your family   
• Free physiotherapy advice and face to face intervention  
• Health cash plan  
• Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme  
• Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution   
• Professional fees paid with Continuing Professional Development and personal development support.  
• Life assurance   
• 20% discount on Pet Plan pet insurance   
• Enhanced family friendly policies   
• Recognition scheme   
• Annual volunteer days  
• Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers

Role: Case and Progress Coordinator(s)

Reports to: Service Manager

Hours: 25 – 37 hours a week with weekend availability required

Salary: Band 6: £23,569 - £25,974 (pro rata) + benefits.

Salary is based on FT (37 hours) and will be dependent on hours worked.

Contract: Permanent subject to ongoing funding

Purpose

The purpose of this post is to support the delivery of our Homeless Hub, Community Hub and Community Outreach. You will work across our Homeless Hub and Community Hub as part of an integrated team supporting people who are in Hunger, Hardship and Homelessness

You will support front line staff in the delivery of a person centered, trauma informed approach. You will oversee the operational policies within the service and support with general operational delivery.

You will work as a member of a small, dedicated staff team. You will work in close partnership with our student placements and volunteer team members who, alongside our staff team, provide ongoing support to homeless and community-based individuals with the aim of moving them into permanent accommodation wherever possible.

You will engage/re-engage, refer, and support dependent alcohol and drug users to access evidence-based harm reduction, treatment, and recovery support programs to initiate recovery, build/or utilize recovery to move into long term sustained recovery and social (re)integration.

This role involves extensive work with clients with multiple complex needs, so if you have experience of working independently or delivering therapeutic groups in a Substance or Alcohol Misuse setting, we would especially like to hear from you.

We work with multiple partners, and often our role is identifying the challenges individuals may be facing or have previously faced, so we can facilitate other partners’ support based on the needs identified.

This role is an important role within the charity, ensuring all our teams work together to deliver high quality and successful services to those in need.

Responsibilities

Case and Progress Coordination

· To oversee the delivery of effective, trauma informed, person centred support across all our homeless services. You will have a casework portfolio; be directly responsible for meeting regularly and identifying support required.

· To contribute to effective case management and coordination covering areas of risk, problematic behavior, housing, social functioning, employability, psychological and physical health of our service users.

· To engage with and actively listen to clients’ views and to be able to use this to improve the service delivery where possible.

· To provide education and raise awareness to help service users manage factors which affect their mental health, substance misuse and physical wellbeing.

· To listen to service users and encourage positive steps towards their personal development.

· To provide advice, information and practical and emotional support to service users regarding support they require.

· To develop, alongside service users, flexible and realistic person-centred plans with agreed guidelines.

· To signpost and make appropriate onwards referrals, with consent, to meet needs not addressed by our integrated service.

· To advocate for service users, where necessary with external services.

· To support clients by prompting and helping them to attend appointments.

· To encourage service users’ involvement in personal progression in the form of education, training, employment activity or volunteering, if appropriate.

· To work closely and collaboratively with the Council’s single Homelessness Team ensuring a joined-up support offer, avoiding any unnecessary duplication of work.

· To work with clients to improve their skills and overcome barriers so they are able to successfully move on to independent housing.

· To ensure service users engage in the support on offer.

· To effectively liaise with a range of service providers and agencies, in order to establish, or improve, services for clients.

· To report daily on operational outcomes, highlighting positive changes in users of the service.

· To Complete weekly reports on service users’ progression, highlighting positive changes in users of the service.

· To champion recovery within the project through promoting Peer led activities.

· To train and progress ‘Lived Experienced Volunteers’ in leading and supporting groups.

Drug and Alcohol Support:

· To be part of an integrated rough sleeper’s substance misuse service, specifically for alcohol and drug dependence and complex needs within a range of treatment and recovery pathways.

· To promote and support individuals into both abstinences based and medically assisted forms of recovery.

· To contribute to the overall performance of the integrated service to ensure that contractual output targets are achieved. To support the delivery of leading therapeutic group work with service users related to substance misuse.

· To support the delivery of overdose prevention training.

· To provide harm reduction advice, information and support to reduce drug and alcohol related deaths and blood-borne virus infections, with an emphasis on safer drug and alcohol use.

· To engage with dependent alcohol users, high-risk drinkers with complex needs, and drug users, and facilitate access to assessment, treatment, and recovery options.

· To conduct assessments, risk assessments and co-produce care plans and reviews with clients.

· To proactively re-engage service users who are at risk, have dropped out of treatment and recovery activities by engaging at access point, and using motivational techniques to bring people back into treatment.

Service Coordination:

· To always ensure that the Homeless Hub and Community Hub environment is controlled and safe for staff, students, volunteers and service users, managing incidents as they arise and as per procedure.

· To ensure all users are registered and assessed and understand the expectations on them accessing the Homeless Hub and Community Hub.

· To complete registration forms with clients who are new to the service.

· To complete registration forms and risk assessments with clients who are new to service.

· To ensure all acts of inappropriate or challenging behavior are managed and reported to the Service Manager.

· To inform the Service Manager of any issues arising with any service users.

· To liaise closely with staff and uphold Hope Centre and MDT Teams Rules and Treatment Expectations, Confidentiality Policy, and all other policies affecting the role.

· To network with other organisations within and out of the homeless sector, pulling in their resources and expertise.

· To act as a positive role model showing professional and caring attitudes and behaviour towards other team members, service users and partner agencies.

· To ensure a collaborative approach is used, with effective communication links developed with external professional partner agencies who are involved in the provision of support to individuals.

· To promote anti-discriminatory practices, and challenge prejudice and stigma associated with substance and alcohol use, homelessness, and poverty in a professional manner.

· To co-facilitate other treatment groups with Hope Centre and project staff.

· To actively promote and support peer recovery and activities.

· To support volunteers and students working within the Homeless Hub and Community Hub in accordance with Hope Centre’s policies and procedures to maintain order, safety and security.

· To provide supervision and reflective practice of client cases and pathways where appropriate to ensure effective and efficient service delivery.

· To be proactive in evaluating own performance and identifying and acting upon areas of improvement.

· To undertake, as required, any duties relevant to the nature and level of the role.

· To understand, implement and evaluate aims, objectives, policies, procedures, guidelines and principles of good practice.

· To always ensure that the Homeless Hub and Community Hub environment is controlled and safe for staff, students, volunteers and service users, managing incidents as they arise and as per procedure.

· To ensure all acts of inappropriate or challenging behavior are managed and reported to the Service Manage.

· To inform the Service Manager of any issues arising with any service users.

· To liaise closely with staff and uphold Hope Centre and MDT Teams Rules and Treatment Expectations, Confidentiality Policy, and all other policies affecting the role.

· To network with other relevant organisation’s to support to set up sessions and activities within the Community.

· To be proactive in evaluating own performance and identifying and acting upon areas of improvement.

Service delivery:

· To ensure the functional operation of the Homeless Hub service during its operational hours which includes:

o Ensuring stock levels of service paperwork are sufficient for the day.

o Ensuring the service is set up for the day (laundry, toilets, showers).

o Ensuring the Support Hub is cleaned and mopped at the end of service.

o Ensuring the toilets are cleaned, and laundry completed at the end of service.

o To support the clothes store processing and sorting clothes with specific volunteers.

· To ensure all facilities and equipment of the Homeless Hub are operational and functioning including washing machines, showers and toilets, reporting repairs in a timely manner to the Service Manager.

· To ensure the smooth running of the Community Hub (@Ash Street), this includes:

o Assisting with floor support where and when required.

o Ensuring the community café is running smoothly- the cafe itself will be run by volunteers, but the Hope in the Community Team will support volunteers with training and supervision.

o Ensuring the Hub is cleaned and mopped at the end of-service.

o Ensuring the toilets are cleaned, and laundry completed at the end of-service.

· Support the delivery of activities and groups within the Community Hub/ Outreach

· Prepare workspaces and equipment in advance of session start times, as well as ensuring the workspace is kept tidy at all times.

· Implement and comply with health and safety procedures, in relation to the equipment used and activities undertaken.

· Maintain session equipment to a high standard and in form the Service Manager of any repairs or replacement of items.

· Work in accordance with food hygiene regulations and mandatory training.

Policy and administration:

· To complete full, detailed, and accurate records on the database.

· To keep casework records up to date, and to enable the Service Manager(s) to monitor and assess their efficiency and effectiveness.

· To carry out all necessary administration in relation to case work, or the role.

· To always work within Hope Centre’s policies and procedures.

· To promote and uphold The Hope Centre’s Equality, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion policy at all times.

· To support the team and organisation with any additional duties as required.

Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults / Mental Capacity Act:

· To complete training on Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults and the Mental Capacity Act and be able to understand and implement SVA and MHA policies and procedures.

· To report all safeguarding concerns to the Safeguarding Lead (Head of Service Delivery and Operational Partnerships) or, where the Safeguarding Lead is unavailable, to the CEO.

 General:

· To be an active and effective team member.

· To work some hours outside of normal office hours (including evenings and weekends) - this will especially be expected in Winter months when services are often open longer.

· To carry out every aspect of your duties with due regard to Northampton Hope Centre’s policies and procedures at all times.

· To ensure Northampton Hope Centre’s values are embedded in your service delivery.

· To always maintain a professional level of communication.

· To keep clear records and plans of all contacts with clients, professionals, and meetings with external agencies. To participate in regular supervision and annual appraisal and help identify your own job-related development and training needs.

· To record, monitor and report on service user progress and outcomes.

· To attend staff meetings as and when required.

· To attend relevant training sessions and courses.

· To carry out other reasonable tasks as requested by the Senior Leadership Team.

Other Characteristics:

· Commitment to the values underpinning Hope:

o Person-centred:

§  focus our support on the needs of individuals.

o Empowerment:

§  enable service users, staff and volunteers to take responsibility with the ability to act upon their own initiative.

o Collaboration

§  work positively, effectively, and productively with others both internally and externally.

o Honesty

§  be truthful and transparent in all actions and interactions.

o Personal development

§  encourage the development of skills and knowledge in order to maximise the support of our staff, volunteers and service users.

o Non-judgmental

§  adopt a non-judgmental, non-biased attitude where everyone counts.

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 Advance Specialist Prison & Probation Advocate

Salary: £27,000-£29,000 pro rata

Location: HMP Bronzefield

Hours: 21 Hours per week (with the possibility to increase to full time hours)

Contract: Fixed Term – until 31st March 2025 with a possibility of an extension to March 2026

This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Please note: Any offer of employment will be made subject to references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK, and satisfactory enhanced DBS check. This role is also subject to Police Vetting.

About us

Advance is an award-winning and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women and girls survivors of domestic abuse and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending. We believe in empowering women and girls to lead safe, non-violent, equal lives so that they can flourish and contribute to the community.

We are a community-based organisation who lead in best practice approaches to supporting women in their local community. We achieve this by being available to meet and support women in local settings and at our women’s centres, and by working in close partnership with other agencies.

Our values are to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaboration, innovation, and accountability.

About the role:

The Advance Specialist Prison & Probation Advocate will support women within the prison setting, provide pre-release support, focused on Accommodation, Finance, debt & benefits, Family & significant others and Social inclusion including ‘through the gate’ support.

This exciting new role will be based in HMP Bronzefield and will support in developing referral pathways for women and work in partnership with different departments and services within the prison as well as those in the community. You will co-design an action plan with women accessing support, enabling you to support them to address their accommodation, finance, debt and benefits and health needs and any risks in relation to the interventions identified, as they prepare for release. The role will involve a combination of casework-based approach with delivery of programmes and courses, along with a signposting and advice service for the women in custody.

You will have demonstrable experience and understanding of working with women in a challenging multi-agency environment, ideally working with prisoners and/or their families.

You will build strong relationships with the Pre Release teams to ensure clients are able to maintain or access suitable accommodation, finance, benefits and debt, family and social inclusion support including negotiating terms on behalf of the women. Ensure that interventions are responsive to and meet the needs of women from diverse and minoritised backgrounds. This, together with referrals to wider partner organisations in the community, will ensure additional support needs are addressed post-release and continuity of support exists.

A car may be desirable for this role, though not essential

About You:

To be successful as the Advance Specialist Prison & Probation Advocate you will need the below experience and skills:

Knowledge and experience of the criminal justice system obtained through academic study, experience of working in the criminal justice system (or closely associated social system).

The ability and experience as a caseworker delivering gender specific and trauma responsive interventions which support resettlement and rehabilitation of female adults in the criminal justice system whether in the community or in prisons.

You will possess excellent organisational skills, excellent communication skills and be able to work in a prison environment whilst remaining calm.

Knowledge and understanding of the requirements of managing a caseload including maintaining and updating records, remaining focused on action plan goals, and keeping to deadlines

You will have the ability to complete trauma informed, support and action plans in collaboration with the woman; to support in addressing their multiple and individual needs and enable them to engage with services, which will result in timely and prescribed outcomes being achieved.

How to apply:

Please submit your up-to-date CV with a supporting statement. Please note that only applications made via the job advert on the Advance careers page, and those that include a cover letter will be considered.

· Interviews are taking place on: W/C Monday 3rd March 2025

· *Advance reserves the right to close the advert early, or on the appointment of a candidate.

What we can offer you - Employee Benefits:

An exceptional 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata for part time), PLUS public holidays on top (that's nearly 40 days paid holiday per year!)

Additional days off to celebrate International Women’s Day, and for religious observance and moving home

Perkbox - an employee discount platform where you can receive free rewards as well as take advantage of savings on clothes, groceries, travel, leisure and more

Pension scheme

Enhanced maternity/adoption provision

Access to our Employee Assistance Programme

Employee eye-care scheme

Clinical supervision for front line staff and first line management roles

Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 for each referral who passes probation

Organisation wide away days

Thorough induction and training

Career development pathways

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Under the Equality Act 2010, we are required to make any reasonable adjustments. If you have a disability as defined under this act and/or have special needs, please email the Talent Acquisition Team via the Advance website and will aim to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs.

Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and actively seek to recruit people from groups underrepresented in our current team. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay and benefits.

Safeguarding

Advance is committed to safeguarding and creating a culture of zero-tolerance of harm and expects all staff, including volunteers to share this commitment. We believe all individuals have the right to live their life free from violence and abuse and the right to feel and be safe. We have a suite of safeguarding policies, procedures and practice guidance, accessible to all staff, which promotes safeguarding and safer working practices across all our services and activities. When we recruit staff, we follow rigorous safer recruitment practices, this involves carrying out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, and identity checks. We ensure all staff undertake mandatory safeguarding training relevant to their role and responsibilities, to empower them to be competent and feel confident in recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding issues and promote wellbeing.

The Individual Giving Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to grow and diversify individual giving income streams. This role will focus on managing and expanding our lottery, regular giving, cash appeals, in memory giving and raffles programs.

NRAS has an exciting opportunity for an Individual Giving Manager as we move into a period of expansion of the team and the start of our new 3 year strategy. The Individual Giving Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to grow and diversify individual giving income streams. This role will focus on managing and expanding our lottery, regular giving, cash appeals, in memory giving and raffles programs.

The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS), is the only organisation in the UK specialising in both rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). Due to its targeted focus on RA and JIA, NRAS provides truly expert and wide-ranging services to support, educate and campaign for people living with these complex autoimmune conditions, their families and the health professionals who treat them.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lottery Promotion: 
   • Develop and implement strategies to increase lottery participation and income. 
   • Create and monitor a lapsed lottery journey. 
   • Manage relationships with external lottery providers. 
   • Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and best practices. 
   • Plan and manage raffle campaigns to maximise participation and revenue. 
2. Regular Giving: 
   • Develop and implement strategies to grow our regular giving program. 
   • Manage donor retention and upgrade strategies. 
   • Analyse regular giving performance and optimise programmes based on insights. 
   • Manage the Membership recruitment process 
3. Cash Appeals: 
   • Plan and execute cash appeal campaigns, including direct mail and digital appeals. 
   • Analyse campaign performance and optimise future appeals based on insights. 
   • Collaborate with the communications team to create compelling appeal content. 
4. In Memory Giving: 
   • Develop and promote in memory giving opportunities. 
   • Promote the use of Tribute Funds and other related products. 
   • Ongoing stewardship of supporter in-memory. 
5. Other Activity: 
   • Lead and implement the individual giving donor journey, ensuring a seamless and engaging experience for supporters at all stages. 
   • Focus on retention and stewardship by maintaining and deepening relationships with existing donors, ensuring they feel valued and connected to the charity’s impact, and encouraging continued support. 

Position in Organisation

The post holder will report to the COO. This role is part of the wider fundraising team.The post holder will work closely with: 

• External fundraising contacts.
• Other charities and health professional organisations.

Qualifications/Experience

High levels of numeracy

Desirable:
Degree level or equivalent.
Fundraising qualification.

• Proven experience in individual giving fundraising, including lottery, cash appeals, in memory giving, raffles, and regular giving.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple campaigns simultaneously.
• Ability to analyse data and use insights to inform plans.
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.

• Work with volunteers.
• Understanding of voluntary sector.
• Understanding of the health sector.

Knowledge/skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Word; Excel; PowerPoint.
• Proficient use of databases and data management.
• Knowledge of fundraising regulations and best practices. 
• Use of Salesforce database.
• Understanding of the health environment.
• Understanding of rheumatoid arthritis and its treatment.

Personal circumstances/attributes

• Willingness to adapt and learn new skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Highly motivated and results-oriented.
• Expectation of planning to be realistic and achievable.
• Positive outlook and approach.
• Calm under pressure.
• Full driving licence and car owner.

Other Responsibilities

Marketing. 

• Work with Communications team, where appropriate, to develop and create compelling cases for support and social media content. 

Other Duties 

• Assisting the Fundraising team in supporter care roles when required, including dealing with telephone, post and email enquiries, donation processing, merchandise and event attendance.
• Possible travel throughout the UK, involving some overnight stays.
• Attendance and participation in team meetings.
• Any other duties as requested.

Representing NRAS

Represent NRAS to external stakeholders, funders and partners promoting it as a respected, trusted and ambitious charity resulting in fruitful and mutually beneficial partnerships, successful funding and effective collaborative working. 

NRAS expects all employees to respect the unique contribution of every individual and operates an equal opportunity and diversity policy. 

All employees must work responsibly within the health and safety policy of the organisation and ensure they are observing this at all times. 

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Generous holiday allowance – 28 days with additional long service accrual.
• Pension scheme.
• Employer Assistance Programme with Health Assured.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.

How to apply

If you wish to apply, please submit your current CV and a cover letter.
When writing your cover letter, please ensure that you provide specific examples to demonstrate your competencies, achievements and skills addressing the specific criteria set out. We recognise that some of your experience may be from unpaid roles as well as paid employment – please include any voluntary work if it helps to show why you are the right candidate for the job. Any previous video and design work you can show will also be beneficial.

We believe that diversity drives innovation and success. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every team member feels valued and respected.

We welcome candidates of all races, ethnicities, genders, ages, religions, abilities, and sexual orientations. We also encourage applications from individuals with unique perspectives, experiences, and skills. Our goal is to build a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our community and fosters a culture of inclusion and belonging.

If you are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a dynamic and supportive team, we would love to hear from you.

For all recruitment applications, the NRAS Applicant Privacy Policy is available in PDF form, if you require a copy please contact the Office Manager.

Trusts and Grants Fundraiser 

Hope and Vision Communities is a young, small charity providing supported, move-on accommodation for people who have successfully completed residential rehabilitation.

Do you have experience of writing compelling grant applications? 

We are looking for a Trust and Grants Fundraiser to help us grow our existing income and build a strong portfolio of funders for Hope and Vision Communities. 

This could be done from our small office in Wargrave, at home, or a hybrid mix of both. 

In return we will give you support to succeed, a great group of people to work with and the chance to make a real difference to the people we support.

Job Description: 

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Trusts and Grants Fundraiser to join our team and lead efforts in securing funding from trusts, foundations, and grant-making bodies. As a vital member of our fundraising team, you will play a key role in sustaining and expanding our impactful community programs. 

Key Responsibilities: 

1. Research and Identification: 

• Conduct research to identify potential trust and grant funding opportunities. 

• Maintain an up-to-date database of relevant trusts and foundations. 

1. Proposal Development: 

• Prepare compelling and persuasive funding proposals and grant applications. 

• Customise proposals to align with the priorities and requirements of different funders. 

1. Relationship Building: 

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential funders. 

• Communicate effectively with donors to provide updates on projects and impact. 

1. Grant Management: 

• Oversee the administration and reporting requirements for awarded grants. 

• Work closely with the CEO and finance to ensure compliance with grant terms. 

1. Networking and Representation: 

• Represent the organisation at relevant networking events and conferences. 

• Build a network of contacts within the funding community. 

1. Budgeting and Financial Acumen: 

• Contribute to budget development for grant applications and proposals. 

• Monitor and report on financial performance related to grants. 

Qualifications and Skills: 

• Proven experience in trusts and grants fundraising within the charity sector. 

• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills. 

• Strong project management and organisational abilities. 

• Familiarity with grant management processes and reporting requirements. 

• Ability to work collaboratively and independently. 

• Passion for community development, social impact, and positive change. 

How to Apply: 

Please apply on this platform. We are looking to recruit asap, and interview will take place as soon as we receive a matching application. 

Hope and Vision Communities Charity is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply. 

Join our team and contribute to securing vital funding that empowers communities and brings positive change! 

Hours: 0.4 FTE 

Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 FTE equivalent  (£16,800 - 21,000 pa pro-rata) or agreed daily rate 

Are you passionate about empowering young people to unlock their potential?

Do you have a proven track record in delivering impactful programmes within education? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as an Educational Partnerships Manager at Young Enterprise (YE).

About us

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team of over 90 employees and over 2000 volunteers united by our goal to empower young people to discover, develop, and succeed by equipping them with the skills, knowledge, and confidence they need to thrive in work and life.

Through hands-on enterprise and financial education programmes, Young Enterprise helps young people build essential skills such as problem-solving, teamwork, leadership, and financial literacy—preparing them for the modern world.

Since we set up in 1962, we have ensured over 7 million young people had the opportunity to prepare for the world of work and over 1 million young people set up and run their own business.

Why Work for Us?

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work, providing a supportive culture with opportunities to grow and develop your career, achieve a healthy work life balance and to be recognised for the great work you do. Here’s what you can expect from us:

• People-Focused Culture: A friendly and supportive workplace where we work together to achieve our mission.
• Commitment to Equality and Diversity: We actively promote an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
• Generous Benefits Package: Enjoy a generous holiday allowance, access to an NHS top-up scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, cycle-to-work scheme, and more.
• Mentorship Opportunities: Access to a mentoring scheme with a corporate partner to support your personal and professional development.
• Life Assurance: Group Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
• Pension scheme

About you:

• A Motivated Self-Starter: Someone who is proactive, driven, and able to take initiative.
• Strong Relationship Builder: Proven ability to develop and maintain relationships with a range of stakeholders, including schools, volunteers, and corporate partners.
• Confident Presenter: Comfort in presenting and delivering to large audiences, inspiring young people and educators alike.
• Excellent Organisational Skills: The ability to prioritise, manage multiple tasks, and problem-solve effectively under pressure.
• Professionalism with Young People: A natural ability to build rapport with young people, displaying respect, empathy, and enthusiasm.
• Enthusiastic about volunteering: Someone who understands the impact of volunteering, with the passion and drive to ensure that our volunteers have an excellent experience.
• Promoter and Inspirer: A passion for inspiring young people and helping them achieve their potential.

About the Role:

As the Educational Partnerships Manager, you will play a vital role in connecting with schools, colleges, and youth clubs across North East London, with a particular focus on those based in the most disadvantaged communities. This means you'll be working with schools that serve young people from areas with the greatest barriers to social mobility. Your mission will be to ensure these young people have access to life-changing opportunities, enabling them to develop vital skills, build an enterprising mindset, and prepare for a successful future.

You’ll be a key member of YE’s Educational Partnerships Regional Team, collaborating closely with the Educational Partnerships Regional Manager to drive the success of our enterprise and financial education programmes. These programmes are designed to help young people make positive contributions to their communities and society, while equipping them with the tools to shape their own future.

This is a dynamic and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You will engage directly with young people and teachers in schools, delivering and supporting YE’s programmes, while developing new relationships and strengthening existing partnerships.

There is a degree of manual handling and you will be required to work some evenings and weekends. Further:

• There is the potential to be on your feet for extended periods of time.
• You will be required to support with setting up venues for events.
• You will be required to transport resources and other materials between your car and the venue or around a school building.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and Nurture Relationships: Cultivate and expand relationships with educational institutions, including schools, colleges, and youth clubs, to deliver YE’s programmes and services effectively.
• Promote the Impact of Our Programmes: Raise awareness of YE’s enterprise and financial education programmes, demonstrating how they help young people build essential skills and prepare for the future.
• Delivery of Programmes: Deliver engaging sessions and support the delivery of YE’s programmes to young people across various educational settings, including schools, colleges, and youth centres.
• Volunteer Management: Identify, recruit and locally train Business Volunteers, Volunteer Mentors and Local Volunteer Teams. This will include harnessing excellent relationships with volunteers, ensuring that our volunteers are supported on their journey with YE.
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Work alongside your regional team to achieve shared KPIs, contributing to the success of the region and the wider organisation.
• Income Generation: Actively support efforts to generate local income and secure resources to continue delivering our impactful programmes.
• Safeguarding: Undertake training and ensure YE’s safeguarding policy is adhered to at all times.
• Tech-Savvy: Competence in using IT tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.

Keeping Young People Safe:

At Young Enterprise, safeguarding is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS check and receive ongoing safeguarding training throughout their employment.

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

How to Apply:

If you’re ready to make a real difference to the future of young people in North West and South West London, we want to hear from you! Please send your CV and a cover letter (no more than two pages) outlining why you are the ideal candidate for this role. Applications must be submitted by 23:30 on 17 April 2025. Please note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Interviews will be conducted via Teams, and we may shortlist and invite candidates to interview before the closing date. While we aim to respond to all applicants, if you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Join us and be part of an organisation that’s shaping the future of young people across the country. Apply today!

Project Worker

Making a Difference in Foster Care!
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Project Worker to support and sustain the Mockingbird programme across the UK. This is an exciting opportunity to work directly with fostering services, making a meaningful impact on the lives of children and young people in care.

Position: Project Worker
Salary: £32,480 - £37,555 (plus London weighting if applicable)
Location: Home-based (North / Midlands) with travel across the UK
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 7th April 2025

Interviews: 15th April 2025, in Leeds

About the Role

As a Project Worker, you will provide essential guidance and support to fostering services, helping them implement and sustain the Mockingbird model. You will work closely with key stakeholders, delivering training, offering ongoing support, and ensuring quality assurance. This role is home-based but requires extensive travel and occasional overnight stays within the UK.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting fostering services – Providing training, guidance, and quality assurance to partners implementing the Mockingbird model.
• Developing strong relationships – Building effective working partnerships with fostering services, foster carers, and stakeholders.
• Ensuring high standards – Contributing to the design and development of quality assurance and training processes.
• Promoting the Mockingbird programme – Raising awareness and increasing its presence across the UK.
• Organising and attending events – Supporting, contributing to, and participating in online and in-person Mockingbird-related events.
• Maintaining effective project administration – Ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to internal policies.

About You

We are looking for someone with experience in project work, training delivery, and stakeholder engagement. You will have:

• Experience in providing coaching, training, or support via phone, video call, email, and in person.
• Strong communication skills – able to engage with foster carers, young people, and professionals at all levels.
• Excellent organisational abilities – capable of prioritising tasks and managing a varied workload.
• A proactive approach – confident working independently while collaborating as part of a team.
• A commitment to social care and fostering – with a broad understanding of policy and practice within children’s social care.
• Flexibility to travel extensively across the UK, including overnight stays.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of the Mockingbird model and fostering services.
• Experience working in children’s services, fostering, or related fields.
• An understanding of trauma-informed approaches and the needs of looked-after children.

About the Organisation

You will be working for the UK’s leading fostering charity, to ensure that every child in foster care can thrive. The charity provides training, support, and resources to foster carers, influences policy, and campaigns for positive change.

They are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring all team members feel valued and empowered. If you want to be part of a charity that makes a real difference, we’d love to hear from you!

Other roles you may have experience in could include: Fostering Support Worker, Family Support Worker, Children’s Project Worker, Social Care Worker, Training and Development Officer, Youth Support Worker, Community Engagement Officer, etc.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you require any adjustments during the process, please let us know.

The charity is committed to safeguarding children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a DBS check.

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

Sovereign Network Group (SNG) is a leading Housing Association, committed to providing quality, affordable homes and services within sustainable, successful communities. We're led by our values and driven by a strong sense of social purpose, placing our customers at the heart of everything we do.

We have a fantastic new opportunity to join our Communities Team as Community Investment and Partnerships Manager on a 12 month Fixed Term basis.

Ideally the role would be based either out of our Basingstoke or London office but we can be flexible on location as we have other offices within the South and South West.

The role will be a combination of time in the office with working from home and traveling across our locality areas.  There will be regular travel across our geography, so you should have access to transport and be happy to travel.

The Role

Reporting into the Head of Community Investment and Strategic Partnerships, you'll lead the development of a Regional Community Investment strategy and embedding of our Thriving Communities strategy across our Localities.

Managing an existing team, you'll be responsible for delivering the Community Investment and Partnership programme across localities, identifying opportunities for fundraising and programme development, building new partnerships and delivering social impact. Key responsibilities include:

• Building and maintaining key relationships with external partners, including local authorities and other agencies working in our communities
• Overseeing the delivery of a wide-ranging programme of Community Investment interventions in localities that deliver measurable social impact
• Effectively managing the performance of the team through objective setting, providing support, coaching, guidance
• Ensuring contracts and projects are managed effectively and demonstrate social impact, including financial management
• Working with the Partnerships and Funding team by writing bids that bring in external funding to support programme development
• Leading the design of Grants programmes that respond to customer and community needs, working closely with the Grants Officer
• Working across the Community Investment team and wider Customer directorate to embed a framework for social impact and outcomes recording

What we need from you

You should have previous experience in a similar role, with significant experience in Community Investment and a track record of developing and commissioning a variety of programmes and partnerships which deliver social impact. You'll also have:

• A proven track record of positive stakeholder engagement and relationship management
• Previous experience in identifying fundraising opportunities to support community investment programmes
• Experience in contract management, bid writing and budget management
• Strong organisational and project management skills with the ability to work under pressure and prioritise important tasks
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Previous experience managing a high performing team; coaching and developing to ensure a supportive working environment

What you'll receive from us

• £450 flex-pot annually, discounted shopping & cycling scheme
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
• Company pension scheme matched up to 12%, life cover at 4x your salary
• Flexible working - we're committed to giving people flexibility as widely as possible
• Options for private medical insurance, dental insurance & critical illness cover

We are committed to our Equality Diversity and Inclusion strategy and believe that you can truly be yourself at SNG.

This is a great opportunity to join the team as we progress through an exciting period of change at SNG. We pride ourselves on having a relaxed, supportive and forward-thinking culture, working collaboratively to achieve success.