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Salary: £39.326
Contract: Permanent, full time

We also offer:

• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and a discretionary Christmas closure
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay policy
• Private GP Service
• Salary sacrifice schemes for gym, bicycles, annual leave buying, and nursery/childcare
• Free Premium Headspace membership
• Financial, life and leadership coaching
• Life Assurance policy of 3x annual salary
• Access to free online, in-person or telephone therapy

Location: Head office (8-10 Grosvenor Gardens) and Grosvenor Square, with time at Camley St Natural Park, Woodberry Wetlands, Walthamstow Wetlands, Centre for Wildlife Gardening, Gunnersbury Triangle, and Sydenham Hill Wood
Hours: 35 hours per week, typically 9:00am – 5:00pm. We welcome flexible working requests from day one.

Role & Responsibilities

As wildlife faces unprecedented challenges, inspiring the next generation to care for and champion the natural world has never been more important.

We're looking for a passionate and experienced Learning Manager to lead and develop our thriving learning programmes, which currently engage over 10,000 school children and 12,000 family learning participants every year. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of environmental education across London, building on our successful primary school offer while expanding opportunities for secondary-aged young people and ensuring our programmes are inclusive and accessible to all.

Working as part of our ambitious Learning & Engagement team, you'll oversee learning delivery across multiple sites, manage a team of Learning Officers, and play a key role in developing innovative programmes that deepen people's connection with nature. You'll balance strategic leadership with hands-on delivery, helping ensure our learning programmes are high-quality, impactful and responsive to the needs of London's diverse communities.

You'll be involved in:

• Leading the delivery and continuous development of our formal learning programmes for schools and families across the Trust.
• Expanding our offer for 11-16-year-olds, helping to address the "high school gap" through engaging nature connection activities, curriculum-linked programmes and green careers initiatives.
• Developing inclusive learning opportunities that meet the needs of children, young people and families from a wide range of backgrounds, including those with additional needs.
• Building strong relationships with schools, teachers and community partners to increase participation and maximise impact.
• Managing and supporting a team of Learning Officers, creating a positive culture of development, collaboration and high performance.
• Overseeing learning budgets, resources and programme planning to ensure effective and sustainable delivery.
• Monitoring, evaluating and reporting on programme outcomes, helping demonstrate the impact of our work and secure future investment.
• Representing London Wildlife Trust with funders, schools, local authorities, community organisations and other external partners.

Our Ideal Learning Manager

• An experienced education professional with a passion for connecting people to nature.
• Experience designing, delivering and evaluating learning programmes for children, young people and/or families.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing, motivating and developing staff
• An excellent communicator who can build positive relationships with schools, funders, community organisations and colleagues.
• Experience developing inclusive programmes that engage diverse audiences and remove barriers to participation.
• Organised and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple projects, priorities and budgets effectively.
• Comfortable balancing strategic thinking with practical, hands-on delivery when needed.
• Committed to London Wildlife Trust's mission, values and approach to equality, diversity and inclusion.

(Please see the job description for the full list of responsibilities and person specification.)

Does this sound like you? We’d love to hear from you!

Closing date: Monday 21st September at 9am

Our vision is a London alive with wildlife, with nature in everyone's neighbourhood. To achieve our goal of inspiring everyone to help restore London’s wildlife, we recognise that our team must better reflect and represent all of London’s diverse communities.

We are also committed to ensuring that the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk is at the heart of our engagement with people

Financial Accountant – Income and Payroll Focus (FPA&A)

Salary: £47,851 - £52,380

Location: National / predominantly remote working

MLC Partners is recruiting a Financial Accountant – Income and Payroll Focus (FPA&A) for a large, highly impactful organisation operating nationally across the UK.

This is a key role responsible for ensuring the integrity, accuracy and timeliness of income and payroll-related financial information, while working collaboratively with colleagues across Finance and the wider organisation.

This is a great opportunity to join a purpose-led, values-driven organisation in a role that offers plenty of ownership and exposure across the wider finance function.

You'll be joining an organisation committed to investing in its people, creating an inclusive working environment and supporting colleagues to develop and progress in their careers.

The role is predominantly remote, with a national remit and connection to a regional business unit.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Financial Planning, Analysis & Accounting, you will take responsibility for key areas of income and payroll accounting, supporting robust month-end processes and ensuring financial information is complete, accurate and appropriately controlled.

You will work closely with colleagues across Finance, Payroll, Accounts Receivable and operational teams, providing both technical accounting expertise and practical support.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Taking ownership of income accounting, accruals and adjustments, ensuring they are accurate, complete and compliant with relevant accounting standards.
• Driving the period close process for income and payroll-related areas, reviewing actuals, trends and exceptions and resolving issues promptly.
• Preparing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations, including deferred income and income provisions.
• Working closely with Payroll to ensure salary-related accruals and adjustments are accurately reflected within the accounts.
• Supporting budget holders and Finance colleagues with income and payroll queries, helping to identify root causes and reduce recurring issues.
• Providing cover and support around billing, income processing and cash collection, helping maintain resilient processes across the team.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, with a focus on getting things right first time and reducing manual entries at month and year-end.
• Supporting the preparation of statutory accounts and year-end audit, producing high-quality working papers and responding to auditor queries.

About you:

You will have a good understanding of income recognition, accruals, deferred income, provisions and payroll-related costs, alongside practical experience of balance sheet reconciliations and period close activities. Previous involvement in audit processes and preparing audit evidence or working papers will also be important.

Beyond your technical expertise, you will be proactive, collaborative and solutions-focused, with strong attention to detail and a commitment to financial accuracy.

You will need:

• Studying towards or already hold a professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA or CIMA
• Experience across financial accounting, income accounting and/or month-end processes.
• Comfortable working to tight deadlines.
• Strong understanding of income recognition, accruals, deferred income, provisions and payroll-related costs
• Practical experience of balance sheet reconciliations and period close activities.

· Previous involvement in audit processes and preparing audit evidence or working papers will also be important.

• Strong attention to detail and communication skills to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Confident using finance systems and excel.

The organisation is open to part-qualified candidates, so this could be particularly attractive to someone progressing through ACA, ACCA or CIMA who already has solid experience within the Financial Accounting function.

If you’re looking for a role where finance is genuinely expected to partner, influence and challenge, please get in touch with Sam at MLC Partners for a confidential conversation.

Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of people affected by kidney disease?

We’re looking for an experienced manager who wants to be part of work that genuinely transforms lives.

About Kidney Care UK

There are 7.2 million people with some form of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in the UK, equivalent to 1 in 10 people. There are one million people in the UK who have CKD but are not aware of it.

Since 1975, Kidney Care UK has been at the forefront of supporting people with kidney disease. From our early days when we campaigned to introduce donor cards in the UK, we have worked hard to support and represent the interests of everyone affected by kidney disease.

About the Patient Support Service

The Patient Support Service provides practical, emotional and financial support for anyone affected by chronic kidney disease. Whatever the need presented, we empower people living with CKD and their families and carers to understand their options and make informed choices to positively navigate their experience of CKD. We’ll walk alongside them for as long as they need us to.

About the role

We are looking for a passionate and inspirational individual to lead our Patient Support service across Scotland & Northern Ireland. You and your team will reach kidney patients at their point of need and ensure they are supported or signposted to the services that will improve their wellbeing and maximise outcomes in line with the objectives of the service as directed by the Programme Manager/Head of Service. 

Alongside our other Regional Managers, you will be the national face of Kidney Care UK patient support services, raising awareness of the service and the Charity and building strong relationships with the kidney patients, renal units, Kidney Patient Associations (KPAs), health professionals and other kidney stakeholder groups in your regions. 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team of five Patient Support Officer’s to deliver an accessible, valued and effective service across your designated region. Responsibility for the training, development and wellbeing of the regional team. 
• Lead the delivery of Kidney Care UK service and funder required outcomes into service delivery aligned with the Kidney Care Patient Support service strategy.
• Through in-person attendance at stakeholder events and meetings, build strong relationships with key decision makers and influencers in health and care commissioning and delivery in your region.
• Develop and maintain effective monitoring and measurement to demonstrate the outputs and effectiveness of the service and its impact on patient experience and outcomes. 
• Using data and insight, report internally and externally with updates on regional issues, needs and challenges to inform service development.
• Manage the budget designated for your region, keeping accurate records of expenditure and reporting.
• Act as an organisational Designated Safeguarding Person in accordance with policy and procedures.

About you

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

• Understanding of the workings of NHS patient care pathways.
• Experience of delivering patient support services in a kidney or related health condition environment.
• Understanding of kidney disease and the needs of people with kidney disease, their families and their carers.
• The ability to influence, inspire and effectively manage a team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to listen, with experience in building credibility with senior external stakeholders and managing relationships with diplomacy.

Experience of working within an NHS charity or large health related fundraising environment is highly desirable,as is understanding of relevant UK benefits legislation and entitlements.

Please note: You must live within one of the regions (Scotland or Northern Ireland) and have the ability to travel within those regions independently and on a regular basis. There may also be some travel across the UK.

What we offer

Working at Kidney Care UK is incredibly rewarding and you will see the life-changing impact that the charity has on kidney patients and their families:

• Flexi-time – we are flexible about start and finish times, and flexible about your location.
• Annual and Christmas leave – we offer 25 days annual leave for full time employees plus bank holidays. We also close for three days between Christmas and New Year, and you don’t need to take this from your annual leave allowance.
• Pension – you’ll be eligible for and auto-enrolled into a pension scheme where your employer will contribute 8% of your salary.
• Health cashback plan – ability to claim back a wide variety of routine medical treatments.
• Employee Assistance Programme – access to a wide variety of support including counselling, health resources and advice.
• Cycle2Work scheme
• Learning and development – you’ll be able to access the full benefits of our membership of Fundraising Everywhere, Charity Comms and NVCO.

Apply today
If you feel the role is for you we’d love to hear from you.

Press Apply, where you will be asked to upload a recent CV which includes a cover letter. In your cover letter please demonstrate in no more than 2 sides of A4 how you meet the person specification within the job description.

CVs submitted without a cover letter will automatically be rejected.

Please note we will be reviewing applications as they come in and may choose to close the advert early.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Benefits: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rated), 3% matched pension contribution, employee benefits scheme

Please note: This post is restricted to women under schedule 9, Part 1, Equalities Act 2010

Equal Opportunities

Rising Sun is an equal opportunities employer. We recognise intersecting identities, and value what having a diverse team brings, both in terms of effectively responding to client needs, and engaging with each other at work. We encourage applicants from all sections of the community; especially from minority groups, as we are on a journey to increase diversity in our team. Flexible working is available in most roles, and we strive to accommodate the needs of all applicants and team members.

Job Purpose

As one of our High Support Needs IDVAs, you will be part of our experienced and dedicated adult team reporting to the HSN IDVA Manager covering the Canterbury District area, and your role will include a mixture of working from Catching Lives homeless centre, community and office working.

You’ll be providing a high-quality, frontline service to survivors of domestic abuse and play a crucial role in advocacy, risk assessment, safety planning and empowerment for our clients with more complex needs. You will assist them in recognising the features and dynamics of domestic abuse which are impacting their situation and help them to regain control of their lives. You will support them to make informed and safe choices and to move forward. You will provide a weekly drop-in at Catching Lives and will co-work with clients as appropriate.

Alongside working with survivors, you will develop and maintain productive relationships with partner organisations to strengthen multi-agency working and improve service outcomes for survivors. As the HSN IDVA, you will provide enhanced casework support to individuals within the EHCF client group, delivering support in community settings, in partnership with agencies such as Porchlight and the RSI team, and remotely via telephone where appropriate.

We are looking for someone with a genuine passion for supporting people who is confident, resilient and can build strong relationships.

You will have experience of delivering domestic abuse interventions with survivors, including some whose individual circumstances are more complex. This might include clients with issues such as homelessness, poor mental health or drugs and alcohol use.

The nature of this work and being exposed to survivors’ trauma and challenges can have a negative impact on our own wellbeing as support workers, and therefore good self-awareness and the ability to recognise our own needs and put in place appropriate boundaries is essential. All team members are expected to exercise self-care and attend regular clinical supervision to mitigate the potential impact of vicarious trauma.

As part of our passionate and committed team of approximately 50 staff, our aspiration is that you will thrive and develop in this varied role. You will be contributing to the invaluable work of the Rising Sun and making a lasting difference to the lives of those who are impacted by domestic abuse.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Provide high quality case work support and information to victims/survivors who have experienced domestic and/ or sexual violence and have high support needs.
• Support those who are experiencing domestic and sexual abuse to access services to keep themselves (and their children) safe and address their needs
• Identify and assess the needs of domestic abuse victims using an evidence-based risk identification checklist while taking a trauma informed approach
• Provide 1:1 support to survivors in the Ashford, Canterbury and Folkestone and Hythe districts, either over the phone, in community venues or at Rising Sun offices
• Manage a caseload in accordance with organisational policies and procedures and adhere to confidentiality
• Work as part of a team, supporting colleagues and building positive working-relationships with team members
• Attend regular clinical supervision and case review meetings
• Hold weekly information and advice drop in sessions and facilitate relevant programmes when required i.e. Freedom Programme
• Participate in street walks to meet and build relationships and trust with street homeless
• Advocate for high-risk victims with agencies who can help to address the domestic abuse by:
  • Understanding the role of all relevant statutory and non-statutory services available to domestic abuse victims and how your role fits into them.
  • Providing advocacy, emotional and practical support and information to survivors including in relation to legal options, housing, health and finance. 
  • Effective partnership working with all key agency partners (including housing and other specialist services, such as drug and alcohol support) to address the safety of high-risk victims and ensuring that their safety plans are coordinated particularly through the MARAC (multi-agency risk assessment conference).
• Identify training opportunities and provide training and support for housing staff and other relevant agencies as appropriate
• Provide both formal training and informal guidance/casework support to Catching Lives staff.
• Work with volunteers (where appropriate) to enhance the capacity of the service
• Be responsible for personal well-being and exercise appropriate self-care
• Attend wider team meetings to share learning and feed into organisational developments
• Ensure that the service user is at the heart of all service delivery by encouraging participation in service development and reporting on their recommendations and complaints
• Be willing and available to work occasional evenings and weekends to support wider team activities such as representing Rising Sun at events (time off in lieu can be taken)
• Ensure publicity materials are effectively distributed as well as contributing to the development of literature

General

• At all times work professionally and to a high standard, setting an example to the wider team and external partners
• Demonstrate a commitment to continued professional development, being responsible for personal learning and keeping up to date on research, relevant legislation, policy and practice, and other literature relevant to the role
• At all times protect the safety and security of the Rising Sun, service users, staff, volunteers and buildings, and the confidentiality of records and other information
• Uphold the rights of women, children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse, and proactively assess the gender specific, trauma informed needs and the safety of children and women to ensure that any risks/needs identified are addressed, having full regard to Rising Sun Safeguarding Children policy and Safeguarding Adults policy
• Ensure the effective implementation of Rising Sun’s policies and procedures and uphold the core values of the Rising Sun.
• Work across teams and undertake such other duties, appropriate to the grade and nature of the work, as may reasonably be expected.

This job description sets out the duties of the post at the time when it was drawn up and will be reviewed from time to time. Duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed. Such variations are a common occurrence and cannot of themselves justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post.

Person specification

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following experience, knowledge, skills and attitudes. (D = Desirable)

Qualifications

• An accredited VAWG/domestic abuse qualification, e.g. IDVA / DAPA (D)
• Independent Sexual Violence Adviser (ISVA) qualification (D)

Knowledge and Experience

• A good understanding of the causes and dynamics of domestic abuse including its impact on survivors, children and young people, families and communities. 
• A sound working knowledge of housing, welfare and policy relating to domestic and sexual violence
• Thorough knowledge of safeguarding practice, procedures and legislation (adults and children)
• At least two years’ experience of working directly with survivors affected by domestic abuse
• Experience of supporting individuals with mental health needs, including understanding the impact of mental ill health on wellbeing, safety, and recovery
• Experience of working with survivors of domestic abuse with complex needs for example homelessness, mental health issues, drugs and alcohol dependency (D)
• Experience of managing own case load, working under pressure and prioritising workload
• Experience of risk assessment and management, and safety planning
• Experience of multi-agency partnership work
• Experience of facilitating group programmes (D)
• Experience of delivering training (D)

Skills and attributes

• Excellent listening, written and verbal communication skills.
• Personal resilience
• Good self-awareness and ability to exercise effective self-care
• Competent in the use of Microsoft packages i.e. Word, Excel and Power Point
• Effective negotiation, advocacy and interpersonal skills, at all levels
• Ability to collect and collate data and write reports as appropriate to this role
• Ability to be self-motivating, work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Ability to liaise and work well with a diverse range of stakeholders
• Strong crisis management skills

 Other

• A good understanding of cultural issues, and commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities.
• A commitment to the values and ethos of Rising Sun
• A commitment to fostering innovation in working practice
• A flexible approach to your work
• A commitment to respecting and valuing service users' perspectives and involvement in Rising Sun
• Able to drive and have access to a reliable car (D) (the post holder will be required to attend meetings and events across our areas of work)

Please visit our website to download and fill out an application form if you feel that this role would be a good fit for you, demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the person specification in your personal statement.

New College Worcester is a national residential school and college for children and young people aged 11 to 19 who are blind or vision impaired. Set in extensive grounds overlooking the Malvern Hills, NCW is a unique and rewarding place to work, making a difference to the lives of young people with a vision impairment.

We are looking for a Health & Safety Education Compliance Lead to make sure the College meets all its legal, statutory and regulatory obligations across our educational and residential provision. Working closely with our Senior Leadership Team, managers, governors and external agencies, you will champion a culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement - spanning health and safety, safeguarding, policy management, risk and inspection readiness.

Your day to day duties will include

• Acting as the College's operational lead for health and safety - inspections, audits, risk assessments, accident and incident investigation (including RIDDOR) and statutory testing.
• Managing a rolling programme of policy reviews, keeping every policy compliant, current and communicated to staff, parents and students.
• Identifying, monitoring and reporting on compliance risks across the College (Single Central Record, GDPR, health and safety, safeguarding), advising SLT and reporting to Governors.
• Supporting safeguarding, including confidential records of low-level concerns and arrangements for visitors and hirers.
• Preparing for and supporting education and residential inspections, including self-evaluation and improvement planning.

To be successful in this role you will need

• NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (or equivalent).
• Demonstrable experience in a compliance role, ideally within education or another regulated sector.
• Strong knowledge of UK educational regulations, safeguarding, data protection (GDPR) and health and safety legislation.
• Experience of conducting audits and risk assessments against statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail, strong organisation, and confident communication with staff, SLT and governors.
• A relevant compliance or legal qualification (e.g. ILM Diploma in Compliance) and familiarity with Ofsted inspections (desirable).

The benefits of working at New College Worcester include

• Working in an inspiring and rewarding place alongside our exceptional students
• The Pension Trust Pension Scheme
• Free use of the College swimming pool
• Free use of the state-of-the-art fitness facilities in our multi gym Fit4Purpose
• Continual professional development and training opportunities
• Free on-site parking
• Great value on-site catering facilities
• Staff wellbeing package
• New College Worcester is set in extensive grounds which overlook the Malvern Hills

This appointment is subject to two satisfactory and verified references, an Enhanced DBS Clearance and Registration, medical clearance and a three-month probationary period. Please note that the May Day Bank Holiday and Celebration Day (Saturday, end of June / beginning of July) are working days for all NCW staff.

Please note that we welcome applications by CV in the first instance, however if you are shortlisted we will need you to complete our full application form for vetting purposes.

Pro rata salary: £20,577PA - £22,099PA based on Term Time Only 3 days per week.

If you wish to discuss the role further, please contact Steve Williams HR Manager

At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Support Workerto play a pivotal role in our Complex Needs Servicein Tower Hamlets.

Sounds great, what will I be doing?

The main purpose of the role is to prepare individuals to move on to independent living in the community. Service users may step down from the intensive support service to high, medium or lower needs before moving into the community. 

From the outset of an individual's tenancy the focus of the support is on preparing them for their journey of recovery and independence over an agreed period. Our support service is provided 24 hours a day 365 days per year with tailored flexible support delivered in accordance with need.

What do I need to bring with me?

You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.

Here's what the team will be looking for

You have experience working with individuals who have mental health and/or dual diagnosis needs in a paid or voluntary capacity, and you are able to learn quickly, gather information, and make sound decisions. You can record and share detailed information accurately and confidentially, while maintaining professionalism and clear communication. You are skilled in working with people who may display challenging behaviour, using de-escalation techniques and a calm, non-judgemental, anti-discriminatory approach.

You bring a solution-focused mindset, working collaboratively to resolve problems and remaining optimistic about people's capacity for change. You are comfortable working in fast-paced or chaotic environments and can manage pressure while maintaining boundaries and quality of support. You are willing to work early, late, and occasional weekend shifts as part of a team rota, and you have strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding, with the ability to respond appropriately when concerns arise.

When will I be working?

You will be working Monday to Sunday on a shift rota doing early and late shifts across bank holidays and weekends as well starting as early at 08:00 and finishing as late as 22:00

Interview Steps

We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.

• Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!
• Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.

Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.

We are a disability confident employer

Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.

Safeguarding Statement

Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.

Important Information for Candidates

If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.

We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.

At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Recovery Worker to play a pivotal role in our Mental Health Service in Waltham Forest.

Sounds great, what will I be doing?

As a Recovery Worker, you will manage a caseload of individuals requiring mental health crisis de-escalation, early intervention, and preventative support, delivering person-centred interventions that promote recovery, resilience, and wellbeing. You will undertake routine risk assessments, implement support plans, maintain accurate records, and ensure timely referrals, reviews, and care coordination. Working collaboratively with community professionals, crisis services, and partner organisations, you will help service users access appropriate support and achieve their personal goals. You will facilitate group activities and structured programmes, monitor wellbeing and safety, contribute to reflective practice and supervision, and work flexibly as part of a team to ensure effective, responsive, and high-quality service delivery.

What do I need to bring with me?

You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.

In this role, you will need experience supporting individuals with mental health difficulties, dual diagnosis, and complex needs, alongside the ability to manage caseloads, contribute to risk assessment processes, and support effective safety planning. You will have a strong understanding of mental health conditions, trauma-informed practice, recovery-focused approaches, and relevant legislation, including the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act. Experience working in fast-paced or crisis-focused environments is essential, as is the ability to coordinate support with multiple agencies and professionals. Strong communication, partnership-building, organisational, and IT skills are required, together with knowledge of safeguarding procedures, case management practices, and the flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and within dynamic crisis services.

Interview Steps

We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.

• Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!
• Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.

Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.

We are a disability confident employer

Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.

Safeguarding Statement

Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.

Important Information for Candidates

If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.

We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.

Harris Hill are delighted to be partnering with Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis (APF), the UK’s leading patient charity for people affected by pulmonary fibrosis, to recruit a Senior Information and Education Manager.

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000
Location: Hybrid role, with attendance at the charity’s Peterborough office for team meetings, collaboration and other key activities, typically on a quarterly basis, alongside travel to meetings, events and partner sites as required

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced health information, content or patient education professional to lead APF’s information and education work, ensuring people affected by pulmonary fibrosis can access clear, accurate, trusted and accessible information when they need it most.

Key responsibilities

• Lead APF’s patient information and education work, setting the strategic direction and developing a clear information and education roadmap.
• Lead the development, review and improvement of patient information across digital, print and other accessible formats.
• Undertake a full review of APF’s website patient information, improving content, structure, accessibility and user journeys.
• Identify content gaps and develop new resources based on audience needs, insight and emerging health information trends.
• Ensure information is clear, accurate, evidence-based, clinically reviewed, accessible and written in plain English.
• Strengthen APF’s processes for content creation, review, approval, publication, updating and retirement.
• Lead improvements to APF’s information distribution and resource ordering processes, balancing accessibility, cost and sustainability.
• Provide strategic oversight of APF’s education programme, supporting the Education and Events Co-ordinator to deliver high-quality sessions and events.
• Oversee education-related events, webinars and APF’s presence at relevant external conferences.
• Manage relationships with freelancers, suppliers and external partners, ensuring high-quality and cost-effective delivery.
• Develop effective evaluation and impact measurement, using feedback, analytics and insight to improve information and education activity.
• Act as an internal adviser on patient information quality, health literacy, accessibility and user-centred content.
• Manage the information and education budget and support funding proposals and business cases where required.

We are looking for:

• Experience drafting, editing or overseeing patient information or health content.
• Experience developing or contributing to information, education or content strategy.
• Experience managing content lifecycles and working with clinicians, expert reviewers or evidence-based content.
• Experience using feedback, analytics, insight or evaluation to improve content and user experience.
• Strong project and programme management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Experience supporting or managing staff, including setting priorities and reviewing progress.
• Experience managing external suppliers, freelancers or agencies.
• An understanding of health information standards, including accessibility, health literacy, plain English and clinical review.
• An understanding of health misinformation and the importance of accurate, evidence-based communication.
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to work with clinicians, people with lived experience, colleagues and external partners.
• Good digital confidence and an understanding of how people find and use health information online.

If you are an experienced health information or patient education professional looking for a role with genuine purpose and impact, we would love to hear from you.

For more information, please submit your CV.

Please note, CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis, and only successful applicants will be contacted with more information.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Specialist Recovery Worker to play a pivotal role in our Recovery Cafe in Wandsworth.

Sounds great, what will I be doing?

As a Recovery Worker, the person would be managing a caseload of clients who need early intervention or preventative support with their mental health. They would deliver group activities and one-to-one sessions, co-produce recovery plans, and empower service users to engage with professionals across the community such as mental health teams, housing providers, and social services. The role also involves monitoring wellbeing and safety, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring referrals and reviews are timely. Day-to-day, the Recovery Worker contributes to a supportive team environment, working flexibly to meet service needs and contractual obligations while promoting recovery-focused approaches.

You will be working between the hours of 3.30pm - 11.30pm - including weekends and bank holidays 

What do I need to bring with me?

You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.

Here's what the team will be looking for

The team is looking for someone with demonstrable experience of supporting individuals with mental health or dual diagnosis issues, who understands recovery principles and safeguarding. They want a candidate with strong communication and partnership-building skills, able to work both independently and collaboratively, and confident in engaging with statutory and voluntary services. Good IT, literacy, and numeracy skills are essential, alongside the ability to manage priorities under pressure. Above all, the team values someone respectful, genuine, and dedicated, who can bring resilience, initiative, and a commitment to empowering service users to build a life beyond crisis.

Interview Steps

We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.

• Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!
• Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.

Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.

We are a disability confident employer

Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.

Safeguarding Statement

Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.

Important Information for Candidates

If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.

We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.

Partnerships Executive

Salary: £35,000 - £38,000 pro rata
Hours: Part-time, 21 hours per week
Location: Remote-based with regular attendance at partner visits, events and meetings in London (approximately 2-3 times per month)
Contract: Permanent

Are you a relationship-focused professional who enjoys building partnerships, managing key accounts and creating engaging experiences for stakeholders?

We are recruiting on behalf of a respected UK membership organisation seeking a Partnerships Executive to join their friendly and collaborative team. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a portfolio of commercial partners, sponsors and supporters, ensuring they receive an exceptional experience whilst helping to identify opportunities for future growth.
Working closely with senior colleagues, you will play a key role in retaining existing partners, supporting sponsorship activity and helping to deliver events, campaigns and engagement initiatives that create value for both partners and members.

This role would suit someone with experience in partnerships, sponsorship, membership, business development, account management, stakeholder engagement or events.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and nurture relationships with commercial partners, sponsors and supporters
• Respond to partnership and sponsorship enquiries via phone, email and virtual meetings
• Ensure partners receive the benefits and services included within their packages
• Gather feedback from partners and identify opportunities to enhance the partnership offering
• Support partner retention and renewal activity
• Work collaboratively with marketing colleagues to deliver partnership campaigns and promotional opportunities
• Source content and opportunities for partner promotion through newsletters, social media and events
• Arrange and attend partner visits and networking events
• Support the delivery of high-profile industry events and sponsorship programmes
• Monitor partnership activity and maintain accurate records and reporting
• Contribute ideas for developing and enhancing partnership products and services

About You
We are looking for someone who enjoys building relationships and delivering excellent stakeholder experiences.

You will bring:

• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills
• Confidence engaging with stakeholders by phone, email and in person
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach
• Commercial awareness and a customer-focused mindset
• Experience working with members, partners, sponsors, clients or supporters
• The ability to work independently whilst contributing positively to a small team

Benefits

• 23 days annual leave (pro rata), plus birthday leave
• Additional annual leave for long service
• Health Cash Plan
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection Scheme
• Annual training and development budget
• Monthly co-working allowance
• Time off in lieu for evening and weekend events
• Flexible remote working

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation where you can develop strong partnerships, support an engaged professional community and make a real impact within a small and supportive team.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Location: Cheshire West and Chester, hybrid with regular travel
Contract: Temporary, 3 months
Hours: Part-time, 17.5 hours per week
Pay: £16.77 per hour (+ £2.02 holiday pay)
Start Date: ASAP

Prospectus is delighted to be supporting our client, a national children's charity, in the search for a temporary Volunteer Coordinator (Independent Visitors).

This role provides a fantastic opportunity for an experienced youth work professional to make an immediate and meaningful difference in an impactful organisation, supporting children and young people to ensure their voices are heard and their rights are upheld.

Please note that will the role is based around Chester and West Cheshire, the successful candidate must attend induction in Wythenshawe, Greater Manchester. This role also requires a valid driving licence and access to your own vehicle (with travel expensed). Please also be aware that this role will be subject to an enhanced DBS check due to the requirement to interact with vulnerable children unsupervised.

Key Responsibilities:

• Recruit, assess, train and support volunteers, ensuring they are equipped to make a positive impact on the lives of children and young people.
• Manage volunteer recruitment campaigns and promote opportunities through community outreach, networking and partnership working.
• Coordinate referrals and matching processes, ensuring children and young people are paired with suitable volunteers.
• Provide ongoing supervision, guidance and support to volunteers, promoting safe, effective and rewarding volunteering experiences.
• Build positive relationships with children, young people, volunteers, carers and partner agencies to support successful outcomes.
• Monitor volunteer matches, complete regular reviews and help manage positive and well-planned endings.
• Ensure all safeguarding, risk assessment and compliance requirements are met, responding appropriately to concerns when they arise.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, case notes and reports in line with organisational policies and procedures.
• Work collaboratively with social workers, local authorities and other professionals to deliver a high-quality service.
• Contribute to service development, monitoring and evaluation activities, helping to identify improvements and share best practice.
• Support the administration of the service, including volunteer onboarding, record management and general coordination activities.
• Represent the organisation professionally at meetings, events and partnership forums.

Key Requirements:

• Recent, relevant experience in a similar role, with excellent knowledge of advocacy, safeguarding, and relevant legislation.
• High level of organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to build strong stakeholder relationships.
• Collaborative and proactive approach, with the capability to work both independently and in a team.

CVs will be reviewed on a rolling basis so if you're interested, please apply ASAP with your CV in Word format.

At Prospectus, we believe recruitment should be human-led and we are committed to supporting you throughout your application journey. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity. While AI may be used to support our administrative process, all applications are reviewed by people and all hiring decisions are made by experienced recruiters.

Head of Supporter Marketing & Public Fundraising- Maternity Cover Contract
£78,000

Plan International UK is a global children’s charity, working across more than 80 countries to deliver long-term development programmes, respond to emergencies and campaign with young people on issues that matter to them. They call on governments to do more to protect children’s rights, recognising that poverty, violence and discrimination still holds back millions of children and that these inequalities disproportionally affect girls. Plan International UK strives for an equal world. One where every child can reach their full potential and every girl can choose her own future. 

The Talent Set are delighted to be working with Plan International UK to recruit a Head of Supporter Marketing & Public Fundraising, 14 month Maternity Cover Contract.  This role is responsible for how Plan International holistically considers its supporters and how different interactions with the organisation can influence support.

As Head of Supporter Marketing & Public Fundraising you will be responsible for leading the teams that focus on how Plan International attracts, retains and stewards its supporters, delivering successful integrated marketing campaigns that grow public fundraising income and impact.

Plan International UK currently benefits from c.66,000 sponsors, c.42,000 campaigners and a wealth of regular supporters. You’ll lead a team of 22 (3 direct reports) to identify and think about the potential crossover of these audiences, developing and executing innovative marketing strategies that maximise the potential for their support, ultimately growing income and supporter lifetime value.

By adopting a whole funnel approach you will lead with a growth marketing mindset, considering the bigger picture and marketing campaigns needed to increase brand awareness and draw in new audiences, alongside the multi product approach required to convert them into new supporters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Supporter Marketing and Mass Fundraising team, managing an agile/solutions-focused culture and growth mindset that works collaboratively to establish great supporter experiences and maximises opportunities to grow income/increase support.
• Oversee the planning, execution and evaluation of acquisition and retention across multiple channels including digital, direct mail, events and face to face – tailoring communication and engagement strategies as necessary.
• Lead the team to develop and deliver innovative marketing strategies that attract, retain and inspire supporters – raising funds and increasing brand awareness accordingly by identifying opportunities and optimisations across the entire marketing funnel and customer journey.
• Manage the income/expenditure budgets effectively, allocating resources optimally to achieve maximum growth and ROI.
• Act as an effective senior leader within the wider directorate and collaborate cross-organisationally with senior colleagues in Plan International UK to solve problems, innovate and deliver on shared objectives.

Person Specification:

• Considerable experience leading an individual giving/marketing/digital fundraising function, demonstrating success and a results-orientated approach.
• Established team leader, able to build and develop high performing teams and motivate them to achieve ambitious growth targets.
• Experienced in managing complex multi-product supporter journeys, maximising ROI by ensuring resource is invested effectively across multiple campaigns and different audience segments.
• Proven expertise of managing multi-million pound marketing budgets and effective allocation of resources.  
• Committed to Plan International UK’s position on promoting girls’ rights and gender equality, diversity and inclusion and anti-racism and integrating this into all aspects of your work.

How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.

Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

Harris Hill are delighted to be partnering with Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis (APF), the UK’s leading charity for people affected by pulmonary fibrosis, to recruit a Head of Support Services.

Salary: £50,000 – £59,000 per annum
Location: Hybrid role, with attendance at the charity’s Peterborough office for team meetings, collaboration and other key activities, typically on a quarterly basis, alongside travel to meetings, events and partner sites as required.

With an ambitious five-year strategy, APF is entering an exciting period of growth. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing and expanding its support services, ensuring they are accessible, inclusive, evidence-led and sustainable.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction, planning and continuous improvement of APF’s patient-facing support services.
• Lead the redesign of APF’s Support Group Network, using insight, evaluation and lived experience to develop a sustainable and inclusive new model.
• Work with the Support Line team to develop a new delivery model that expands access to specialist support.
• Drive innovation, including the appropriate use of technology and digital solutions to improve access, quality and experience.
• Lead and develop teams across the Support Line and Support Networks, creating a supportive, inclusive and accountable culture.
• Oversee the delivery and development of APF’s Support Line, Support Networks and volunteering approach.
• Ensure people affected by pulmonary fibrosis are meaningfully involved in shaping services.
• Build strong partnerships with healthcare professionals, clinical colleagues, community organisations and other external stakeholders.
• Develop and oversee partnership arrangements, KPIs, reporting and evaluation.
• Ensure services operate safely and effectively, with strong safeguarding, governance, risk management and quality processes.
• Manage budgets and resources effectively, contributing to financial planning and forecasting.
• Work with Fundraising colleagues to provide service insight, outcomes and evidence to support funding proposals and reports.
• Represent APF externally and promote its support offer and approach.

We are looking for:

• Significant experience of leading service change and developing new models of delivery using insight, evaluation and user feedback.
• Strong experience of partnership working, including formal agreements, KPIs, reporting and evaluation.
• Experience managing teams, budgets and resources, with the ability to develop and motivate others.
• Experience working with volunteers, peer support groups, communities or people with lived experience.
• An understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality, data protection and risk management within service delivery.
• Experience of using data, insight and feedback to improve services and demonstrate impact.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to build trust across a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong planning, prioritisation and problem-solving skills.
• A collaborative and values-led approach, with sound judgement and confidence making decisions.
• A commitment to inclusive, accessible and person-centred support.

Experience within a health charity, patient organisation, helpline, peer support or voluntary sector setting would be desirable, as would experience working with healthcare professionals or NHS stakeholders.

This is a unique opportunity to shape and grow APF’s support offer and make a meaningful difference to people affected by pulmonary fibrosis.

If you are an experienced support services leader looking for a role where you can combine strategic leadership with real-world impact, we would love to hear from you.

For more information, please submit your CV.

Please note, CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis, and only successful applicants will be contacted with more information.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

    CDR Psychosocial Group Facilitator

Portsmouth

30 Hours per week

Monday – Thursday 9am – 5pm

(May include occasional weekend and evening work)

Permanent

Salary Scale: 22 - 26 (£21,880.54 – £24,779.19 per annum, based on 30 hours per week)

 

About Us

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic Charity and Housing Association. The Society of St James (SSJ) has been working in Hampshire for over 50 years, delivering high impact, person-centred, accommodation services to adults and young people experiencing homelessness, problematic substance use and mental health problems. We believe that every person is of worth and we are prepared to take risks to house and support the most at risk and socially excluded members of society.

The Impact You'll Make

You will be part of a team that is developing an innovative person-centered Recovery Service based in Portsmouth. The program is designed for clients who wish to address their drug/alcohol use whilst remaining in their local community, using a Behaviour Change model and trauma-informed interventions (such as Acceptance & Commitment therapy groups, Mindfulness & Self Compassion based practices, one-to-one sessions, Arts and Crafts, Education, Acupuncture, and Fitness Activities).

Responsibilities include group facilitation, providing one-to-one sessions, offering emotional support both online via Zoom and in person, attending and arranging multi-agency meetings, and working closely with internal services and external agencies. You will also help run a busy open-plan service (including answering phones), keep daily records of clients’ welfare within the team and database system, take clients to appointments or support them to arrange appointments, and organise off-site activities.

Who we're looking for

· An enthusiastic professional dedicated to supporting individuals addressing drug and alcohol use.

· A flexible team player willing to adapt to client needs, including working Monday to Friday with occasional evenings and weekends.

· A self-aware individual committed to equal opportunities, trauma-informed practices, and constructive teamwork.

Essential Qualities and Skills

· Strong working knowledge of the Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) model.

· Proven ability to confidently facilitate groups and deliver one-to-one support.

· Excellent listening, communication, and interpersonal skills to build healthy relationships with clients.

· Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team.

· Strong organisational skills to keep timely client records and manage daily administrative tasks.

· Proficient in identifying and managing risk safely.

· High level of self-awareness and understanding of Equal Opportunities principles.

What we can offer you: 

SSJ recognises that our staff are our greatest assets. We value and recognise our staff, offering some generous benefits, as well as the satisfaction of helping people at risk:

• 25 days pro-rata annual leave plus public holidays
• Flexible working options
• Buying additional annual leave
• Comprehensive induction and training
• Counselling, financial, personal support and health and well-being services via our Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted laptops and computers with Jamie’s Computers
• Electric Car Scheme
• Blue Light Card

SSJ are an equal opportunities employer and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life

At SSJ, we recognise the benefits of a supported workplace. SSJ is affiliated with Unite the Union. To learn more about their membership benefits or to sign up, you can visit their official website.

Application Closing Date: Friday 2^nd October 2026

Interview: Interviews will be held in person at Community Day Rehab on Friday 9^th October 2026.

Successful candidates will be contacted by Monday 5^th October 2026 and invited to interview.  Please ensure you keep the interview date available should you be invited.

Due to the high number of expected applicants, we do reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier.

Should you not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.