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About us

National Energy Action (NEA) is the national fuel poverty charity. We’ve worked across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland for over 40 years, to ensure that everyone can afford to live in a warm, healthy home. 

Millions of households across the UK still face high energy bills, low incomes and poor energy efficiency We work with frontline practitioners, companies, regulators and governments, to support vulnerable clients, raise awareness and achieve enduring change. Our work tackles these challenges head‑on, delivering practical support, influencing policy and improving lives.

Our values guide how we work every day — we make things happen, we put people first and we lead the way. These values come to life through our behaviours, including pulling together, owning the outcome and supporting one another.

Our teams are friendly, knowledgeable and passionate about what we do. We offer a supportive, rewarding workplace where you can build a meaningful career while making a real difference every day.

The Role

We are looking for a motivated and skilled Project Development Co‑ordinator working in the North-East / Yorkshire area.

You will play a key role in delivering NEA’s work programme across the region, leading on stakeholder engagement, community outreach and direct support to low‑income and vulnerable households. Travel within the region and occasionally beyond will be required.

This is an exciting opportunity to:

· Lead and deliver impactful projects during a critical time for household energy needs

· Build strong partnerships with local authorities, housing providers and community organisations

· Provide one‑to‑one energy and fuel debt advice to householders

· Deliver group awareness sessions and upskilling activities

· Oversee project outputs, outcomes and reporting to funders

· Support the development of new programmes, including funding proposals and presentations

Your work will directly contribute to improving health, wellbeing and energy resilience for those most at risk.

What you will need to succeed

You will bring:

· Demonstrable experience of developing and/or managing projects in energy efficiency, community development, housing, social policy or related fields

· An understanding of the environmental, social and economic challenges facing deprived communities

· Strong organisational skills and the ability to maintain accurate records and produce high‑quality reports

· Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with vulnerable or disadvantaged households

· A commitment to making a positive difference

· Knowledge of domestic energy efficiency (desirable)

This role is ordinarily hybrid, based at NEA’s Newcastle office, but we can offer hybrid or fully remote working depending on your home location. Some national travel will be required from time to time to meet partners and attend events.  The successful post holder will also be expected to travel throughout the North East and Yorkshire to meet stakeholders and deliver community outreach activities. 

Hybrid and home working arrangements are subject to necessary health and safety and GDPR checks. Post holders must be resident within the UK and be able to provide their Right to Work in the UK. Due to the nature of this role, successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

What We Offer

· £35,017 to £39,829 per annum (Levels 6-7, Points 23 – 28). New appointments will usually begin at the starting point of the scale. 

· 11½% non-contributory pension.

· 25 days annual leave plus 3 additional days in between Christmas New Year Period when our offices close;

· All public holidays

· Flexible working arrangements including hybrid working

· Enhanced family friendly payments.

· Employee Assistance Programme.

· Employee benefits platform

Interviews:  Week commencing 28 September 2026

Please note that National Energy Action is not a sponsoring organisation. Therefore, the successful applicant must already possess the right to work in the UK or be able to secure the right to work in the UK independently.

Please note CVs will not be accepted as part of the application process.  No recruitment agency or advertising enquiries, please.

NEA is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all people with the necessary skills and experience. 

Only shortlisted candidates selected for interview will be notified of the confirmed time and location of interview.

Are you a solutions-focused legal professional looking to use your expertise to make a meaningful impact? Age UK is looking for a skilled Legal Adviser to help ensure that we continue delivering trusted, compliant and effective services for older people across the UK.

As a Legal Adviser at Age UK, you will provide advice, assistance and guidance to all parts of the Age UK Group that is timely, solutions focused and legally compliant. You will act as both an individual contributor and as part of a team - working closely with the Head of Legal and Governance and other members of the legal team to provide an effective and appropriate legal service to internal clients, identifying any areas for concern and potential improvement and making contributions to the development of the organisation.

This is your opportunity to contribute to the development of a major national charity, supporting its mission through expert, business-focused legal guidance.

You must be admitted and qualified to practice law in England and Wales, holding a current practising certificate to be considered for this opportunity.

We operate a hybrid-working model, a blend of home and office working. This role will include regular days working from our London office (minimum once per week.) Your travel costs to the London office are not covered by the charity.

Age UK Internal Grade 4L

Please note last day for applications Sunday 20th September 2026.

Must haves:

Experience
*Considerable demonstrable experience in a commercial or similar in-house/private practice role. (A, I)
*Considerable demonstrable experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, grants, commercial participator and fundraising agreements. (A, P, I)
*Significant post qualification (see qualification requirement below) experience. (A, I)

Skills and knowledge
*Admitted and qualified (with excellent academic credentials) to practice law in England and Wales, holding a current practicing certificate.(A, I)
*Expertise in commercial law, including advising on fundraising and grant related contracts and dada protection law. (A,P,I)
*Excellent writing skills in English. (A)
*Excellent communication skills, able to explain complex legal concepts to non-lawyers.(A,I)
*Ability to build effective relationships across departments.(I)
*Considers commercial implications of decisions.(I)
*Uses advanced problem-solving capabilities.(I)

Personal attributes
*Ability to multitask and work flexibly. (I)
*Ability to work in a small team with minimal administrative assistance. (I)
*Ability to pick up and get to grips with new areas of law.(A, I)
*Ability to manager workflow in line with the organisations business needs whilst ensuring all stakeholders have an understanding of issues, deadlines, etc. (I)
*Attention to detail. (A,I)
*Supports the vision and values of Age UK. (I)

Great to Have's:
The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process:
Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P

Experience

*Expertise in charity and fundraising law. (A, I)
*In-house or private practice exposure to charity, non-profit, public or heavily regulated sectors. (A, I)

What we offer in return

• Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
• Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Health cashback plan and EAP
• Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
• Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
• Blue Light Card Scheme
• You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250
• Many additional benefits

Additional Information

Supporting statements and anonymisation
Candidates are expected to provide a supporting statement that explains how they meet the competencies annotated with an 'A' in the job description, to assess suitability for the position. Age UK acknowledges and accepts that AI may be used to support the application; we do expect candidates to personalise experience, knowledge and skills and failure to do so, may result in your application being rejected.

Please submit a Word version of your CV as it will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role. Our system is unable to anonymise supporting statements and heavily formatted CVs. Please could you remove any personal information including your name before you upload to support our inclusive recruitment process. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us if invited for interview.

Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme
Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. Age UK is a Disability Confident Scheme employer. Due to high numbers of applications received, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.

Reasonable adjustments
Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs, by contacting the Recruitment Team. Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

For a full list of benefits please click here

Tenancy Sustainment Officer 

A respected housing provider committed to delivering high-quality housing services and supporting residents to maintain safe, secure and sustainable tenancies. They place residents at the heart of everything they do and are seeking an experienced professional to join their Rental Income and Housing Management team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in tenancy sustainment, welfare benefits and financial inclusion who is passionate about making a meaningful difference within local communities.

The Role

As the Tenancy Sustainment Officer, you will play a pivotal role in supporting vulnerable residents to sustain their tenancies through specialist welfare advice, income maximisation and tailored support. Managing your own case-load, you will work closely with internal teams and external agencies to identify barriers, develop support plans and deliver practical solutions that improve residents' financial well-being and independence.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a high-volume case-load of vulnerable residents, delivering tailored tenancy sustainment and financial inclusion support.
• Complete holistic assessments, home visits, risk assessments and personalised support plans to help residents maintain independent living.
• Provide expert advice on Housing Benefit, Universal Credit, welfare benefits, Discretionary Housing Payments, Household Support Fund applications and income maximisation opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with housing teams, local authorities and external agencies, managing referrals and coordinating support for residents with complex needs.
• Maintain accurate case records, contribute to performance targets, deliver excellent customer service and support colleagues through training and knowledge sharing where required.

Key Requirements

• Previous experience within housing management, tenancy sustainment, welfare benefits or financial inclusion.
• Excellent working knowledge of Housing Benefit, Universal Credit and wider welfare benefit legislation.
• Proven experience supporting vulnerable residents, including individuals with complex needs, safeguarding concerns.
• Strong case management, communication and partnership-working skills, with the ability to manage a busy and varied workload.
• A proactive, empathetic and solution-focused approach, with a genuine passion for improving resident outcomes and sustaining tenancies.

If you have the relevant experience and would like to be considered, please apply ASAP. Due to the urgency of this vacancy, interviews will be arranged as suitable applications are received, so early applications are strongly encouraged.

About Justice & Care

Justice & Care is an award-winning anti-slavery charity working with governments and police forces across three strategic locations - the UK and Bangladesh. Through frontline programmes, policy advocacy and strategic partnerships, we work on the frontline to support survivors of modern slavery and bring perpetrators to justice, and in the corridors of power to create change at scale.

The role

Are you a relationship-builder, strategist and storyteller with a passion for justice? Join us as our new Head of Philanthropy and help take our major donor programme to the next level. This is a pivotal role in a growing team. You’ll lead our high-value philanthropy strategy, manage your own portfolio of major donors and prospects, and line-manage a talented Philanthropy Specialist - supporting their development as you grow the programme together. Working closely with our CEO, senior volunteers and programme leads across the UK and Bangladesh, you’ll shape how we grow income, insight and impact in the years ahead. Your focus will be on securing high five- and six-figure gifts from individuals and foundations who want to be part of the fight against modern slavery.

This role requires regular presence in London.

About you

• A proven track record in securing significant gifts from high-net-worth individuals or foundations
• Strategic thinking and confident relationship management
• Strong communication skills - written and verbal
• Experience managing or mentoring colleagues
• Drive, humility and a deep belief in our mission
• Desire to grow with us over the long term, eagerness to share knowledge and experience, and motivation to continue developing both personally and professionally.

What we offer

At Justice & Care, we work collaboratively and commit to excellence in all we do. We encourage a growth mindset, supporting each other through challenges, celebrating successes, and learning from setbacks. This is a place where your voice matters, your ideas are welcomed, and you can bring your full self to work, confident you’ll be met with respect, trust, and a shared commitment to making a meaningful difference.

We know that a great team is made up of people from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong.

We also offer an excellent benefits package to support your wellbeing and development. Just a few of the highlights include: Enhanced Annual Leave, Birthday Leave, Enhanced Employer Pension Contribution, Private Medical Insurance, Life Assurance and Learning and Development. Read our Total Reward offer document to view the full list of benefits.

Ready to make a real difference?

Click Apply to find out more.

The Grants Compliance Officer plays an important role in supporting the effective financial management and oversight of AmplifyChange's grant portfolio. Working as part of the Grants Compliance Team, you'll help ensure grant funding reaches our Grantee Partners, is used for its intended purpose and is managed in line with our compliance and donor requirements.

Reporting to the Grants Compliance Manager, you'll lead the financial management of your own portfolio of grants, supporting due diligence assessments, reviewing financial reports and budgets, monitoring compliance, and helping to strengthen the financial management capacity of Grantee Partners. You'll work closely with colleagues across the Grants Support Team, Finance, Operations and Learning, Monitoring and Evaluation, providing practical advice and support throughout the grant lifecycle.

AmplifyChange is a bilingual fund, and this role has a particular focus on supporting French-speaking Grantee Partners across Africa, South Asia and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Fluency in spoken and written French is therefore essential.

This is a varied and rewarding role that combines financial analysis, relationship management and organisational strengthening. You'll build trusted relationships with Grantee Partners while helping to safeguard grant funding and support the delivery of high-quality projects.

The role includes some international travel to visit Grantee Partners and support compliance activities will be required.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Grant Compliance and Financial Management

You'll support effective financial management and compliance across your grant portfolio by:

• Managing a portfolio of approximately 100–120 grants.
• Reviewing and approving project budgets, providing detailed feedback and guidance to Grantee Partners.
• Reviewing and approving financial reports, providing advice on budget management, exchange rates and financial compliance.
• Supporting Grantee Partners with budget revisions where required.
• Reviewing documentation relating to due diligence recommendations, supporting ongoing compliance and organisational strengthening.

Due Diligence and Risk Management

You'll help safeguard AmplifyChange's funding by:

• Supporting funding round processes, including financial eligibility checks, initial financial assessments, due diligence and operational support.
• Carrying out light-touch and full due diligence assessments of prospective and existing Grantee Partners operating in diverse and complex contexts.
• Analysing due diligence findings and making recommendations to strengthen organisational systems and financial controls.
• Carrying out expenditure verification and identifying potential instances of fraud or financial irregularity.
• Reviewing organisational policies, audited financial statements and project audit reports to assess compliance and financial risk.

Partner Support and Capacity Strengthening

You'll build trusted relationships with Grantee Partners and strengthen their financial management capacity by:

• Acting as the first point of contact for financial management and compliance queries within your grant portfolio.
• Providing technical advice and guidance to support effective financial management and compliance.
• Designing and delivering webinars and organisational strengthening sessions on financial management, reporting, due diligence and grant compliance.
• Conducting compliance monitoring visits and delivering compliance sessions during in-country partner convenings.
• Supporting our online Grantee Partner community through the Circle platform.

Collaboration and Continuous Improvement

You'll work collaboratively across AmplifyChange to support effective grant management and continuously improve our processes by:

• Working closely with the Grants Support Team, Finance, Operations and Learning, Monitoring and Evaluation teams throughout the grant lifecycle.
• Supporting the Grants Compliance Manager with donor reporting, monitoring and evaluation, and other organisational priorities.
• Contributing to the ongoing development and improvement of grant management systems, processes and ways of working.
• Sharing learning and feedback to strengthen compliance practices and improve the experience of Grantee Partners.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

We're looking for someone who is organised, collaborative and committed to supporting effective grant management. You'll have excellent attention to detail, strong financial and analytical skills, and the confidence to build positive working relationships with Grantee Partners and colleagues across AmplifyChange. You'll be comfortable managing your own workload, working across multiple priorities and contributing to a purpose-driven organisation.

Essential

• Sensitivity to, and support for, the values and general aims of AmplifyChange.
• Fluency in spoken and written French.
• Experience in a finance, grants, audit or risk management role, including experience of due diligence, financial reporting or compliance.
• Educated to A-level or equivalent.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and advanced Excel
• An interest in working within the international development and sexual and reproductive health and rights sector.
• Experience of working in a collaborative team environment and building effective relationships across diverse teams.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with people from a wide range of cultural backgrounds.
• Good financial awareness, analytical skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage a varied workload, prioritise effectively and meet deadlines.
• Ability to use initiative and apply a proactive, solution-focused approach to work.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
• Willingness and ability to undertake international travel.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a charity, grant-making or not-for-profit organisation.
• Experience of grants management systems, with Fluxx experience advantageous.
• Experience of working in sexual and reproductive health and rights and/or international development.
• Experience of working with organisations across Africa, South Asia and/or the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Fluency in Arabic, Hindi, Urdu, Portuguese or another language relevant to the fund.

WORKING ARRANGEMENTS

Reports to the Grants Compliance Manager.

This is a full-time role (37.5 hours per week).

Some international travel to visit Grantee Partners and support compliance activities will be required.

AmplifyChange operates a hybrid working model, with at least one day per week based in our Bath office. Requests for flexible working arrangements will be considered.

Unfortunately, we are unable to support visa sponsorship for this role and can only accept applications from those with proof of the right to work in the UK.

SALARY AND PACKAGE

Basic salary range              £31,000 to £34,000 

Holiday                                25 days per annum on full time basis

Pension                                8% employer contribution

Life insurance                     Life assurance scheme

Benefits                               Employee Assistance Program & Health Cash Plan

The Role

We are looking for a Grants Manager to join the Law Society to lead the delivery and development of our grant funding activity. Working across the full grant lifecycle, you will oversee funding programmes from screening, application and assessment through to monitoring, reporting and evaluation. You will ensure grants are administered effectively, in line with agreed governance arrangements, organisational policies and strategic objectives.

The role also involves stakeholder management with funded organisations and internal stakeholders, supporting decision-making groups and committees, monitoring performance and risk, and ensuring accurate reporting on outcomes and impact. You will also contribute to the continuous improvement of grant management processes, evaluation frameworks and reporting approaches, helping to maximise the value and effectiveness of our funding activities.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and is passionate about supporting initiatives that deliver meaningful impact.

What we're looking for

We are seeking an organised and proactive professional with experience of managing grants, funding programmes or similar portfolios. You will have strong project management skills and be confident coordinating multiple activities and priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

You will be comfortable analysing information, assessing risks and producing clear reports and recommendations for a range of audiences. Experience of working within governance frameworks, carrying out due diligence activities and ensuring compliance with relevant policies and regulations will be highly beneficial.

The successful candidate will be an excellent relationship builder, capable of working effectively with internal colleagues, external organisations, committees and senior stakeholders. You will be a strong communicator with the ability to influence, collaborate and provide guidance where required. Above all, you will share the Law Society's commitment to inclusion, integrity and delivering positive outcomes through partnership working.

What's in it for you

Joining the Law Society means becoming part of an organisation that plays a vital role in supporting the legal profession and promoting access to justice. You will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that makes a tangible difference to organisations and communities across the sector.

We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment where collaboration, professional development and continuous learning are encouraged. Alongside a competitive salary and benefits package, you will have the opportunity to develop your expertise in grant management, stakeholder engagement and programme delivery while working with a broad range of internal and external partners. You will be empowered to bring new ideas, drive improvements and help shape the future of our grant funding activity.

The role is based in London at 113 Chancery Lane. The team currently works hybrid under a team charter where we come in the office at least two days per week. We offer a generous flexible benefits package, a friendly working environment and the opportunity to develop your career within a professional organisation.

Please note: if you are an internal applicant, Pay Policy will apply.

Interviews will be held on 14 and 15 September 2026

We are seeking a dedicated and empathetic Support Worker to join our Stopover Supported Housing team in Worthing.

Stopover provides the only female-specific supported housing for young women in Brighton & Hove and West Sussex. The service offers a pathway from high to low levels of support, giving young women aged 16–25 a safe and stable environment in which to rebuild their lives and move toward independence.

You will work primarily within our low to medium-level support projects, supporting young women who have often experienced trauma, abuse, mental health challenges, and housing instability. Your role will be to build consistent, trusting professional relationships and support residents in developing confidence, life skills and resilience.

Why Join Impact Initiatives?

Support for You
We understand the emotional demands of this work, and we prioritise the wellbeing of our staff. All team members receive:

· Regular wellbeing and reflective pathway sessions with an external psychologist

· Supervision and restorative circles facilitated by external professionals

· A supportive, experienced team environment where your voice is heard

A Healthy Work-Life Balance
Our structured rota is designed to support wellbeing and predictability:

· Work 3 days on, get 1 day off

· Work 4 days on, get 2 days off

· Alternate weekends off guaranteed

Room to Grow
There are clear progression opportunities within the team. Many Support Workers go on to become Senior Support Workers and develop specialisms in housing, safeguarding, or youth leadership.

A Role with Real Impact
This is a varied and enriching position. No two days are the same, and the effect of your work is often visible in short timeframes. You’ll be part of a team that makes a tangible difference in the lives of young women, every single day.

We’re Looking for Someone Who Can:

• Build trauma-informed, empowering relationships with young women aged 16–25
• Support residents to access education, employment or training
• Assist with personal and emotional matters such as health, relationships, and wellbeing
• Co-facilitate life skills sessions and support group activities
• Work within safeguarding, risk management, and confidentiality frameworks
• Work flexible hours on a rota that includes evenings and weekends.

Who You Are:

• You have experience supporting young people or vulnerable individuals
• You understand trauma-informed care and are committed to inclusive, non-judgemental practice
• You’re emotionally resilient, calm under pressure, and a strong team player
• You’re confident using IT systems and can maintain accurate, professional case records
• You’re reliable, flexible, and passionate about improving young lives

To Apply:

Please visit our jobs page Impact Initiatives website

Additional Information:

· This post is open to women only, in accordance with Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010, due to the nature of the work delivering trauma-informed support to young women. We welcome applications from all women, including trans women.

· Impact Initiatives is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups such as people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ people, and people from Black and minoritised communities.

• This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
• We regret that we are unable to sponsor applicants who do not already have the right to work in the UK.
• All interviews will be held in person – we are unable to accommodate virtual interviews.

Closing date: 5.00pm, 11 September 2026
Interview dates: During week commencing Monday, 14 September 2026

Energy Adviser

Location: Doncaster (Office based)
Salary: £27,000 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week worked over 4 days (08:00-18:00)
Contract: Fixed Term until 31 October 2028 (2 years)
Closing Date: 18/09/26

Help people tackle fuel poverty and improve financial resilience

This role will deliver specialist energy advice and casework to residents experiencing fuel poverty, energy debt and complex energy-related problems. Working as part of a dedicated team, you will support some of Doncaster's most vulnerable households and help them achieve sustainable outcomes.

About the role

You'll provide in-depth energy advice and casework to clients whose circumstances require investigation, advocacy, negotiation and ongoing support.

You will work directly with energy suppliers, represent clients where appropriate and help resolve complex issues including billing disputes, affordability concerns and energy debt.

The role will include telephone appointments, video appointments, face-to-face appointments and occasional outreach/home visit activity.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver specialist energy advice and in-depth casework.

• Conduct full assessments of client circumstances and energy needs.

• Investigate complex billing issues and supplier disputes.

• Support clients experiencing energy debt or self-disconnection risks.

• Negotiate with suppliers and other agencies on behalf of clients.

• Develop practical solutions to improve affordability and energy resilience.

• Maintain accurate client records and outcome reporting.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues and partner organisations.

• Contribute to achieving project targets and outcomes.

About you

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience delivering advice, casework or advocacy services.

• Can manage complex cases and competing priorities.

• Has excellent communication and negotiation skills.

• Is able to work independently and take ownership of client outcomes.

• Has strong organisational and record-keeping skills.

• Is committed to empowering people and tackling inequality.

• Shares the values and principles of Citizens Advice.

Desirable

• Experience of energy advice, debt advice, welfare benefits or housing advice.

• Understanding of fuel poverty and vulnerability within energy markets.

• Experience negotiating with utility providers or creditors.

• City & Guilds Level 3 Energy Awareness qualification, or willingness to achieve this during induction.

What we offer

• Comprehensive training and supervision.

• Opportunity to develop specialist energy advice skills.

• Access to nationally recognised qualifications.

• Supportive team environment.

• The opportunity to make a lasting difference to vulnerable households across Doncaster.

About Citizens Advice Doncaster Borough

Citizens Advice Doncaster Borough provides free, confidential, impartial and independent advice to help people overcome the problems they face. Through the Energy Advice Anytime project, we are expanding access to energy advice through innovative and flexible delivery models to reach more residents, reduce fuel poverty and improve financial resilience across our communities. 

Citizens Advice Doncaster Borough values diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

About the Holocaust Educational Trust

The Holocaust Educational Trust (HET) is a leading UK charity dedicated to promoting education and remembrance of the Holocaust through its educational programmes and advocacy efforts, challenging antisemitism and promoting tolerance and understanding to benefit future generations. Working across the UK, the Holocaust Educational Trust partners with schools, universities, communities and policy makers, to educate thousands of young people across the country. Our core educational activities include our flagship Lessons from Auschwitz Project, youth engagement activities and Testimony 360: People and Places of the Holocaust, a digital programme.

Job Description 

Programme delivery  

Once trained, Education Officers deliver classroom-facing and teacher-facing education across all of our core programmes – Lessons from Auschwitz; Testimony 360; Outreach and Teacher Training - drawing on their own teaching experience and understanding of effective pedagogy. Delivery of our programmes takes place both during and outside school term dates and hours. Training will be provided to deliver across all our programmes within the first six months in post. 

Programme development, innovation and resource production 

• Work with the Senior Education Officer to plan, develop and review programmes and resources.
• Train internal and external educators to deliver the Trust’s programmes. 

Impact, Evaluation and Learning 

• Understand and hold the Trust’s Theory of Change and, with the Education Team, support its delivery in practice. 
• Work with the Senior Education Officer and wider Education Team to participate in impact evaluation, programme monitoring and feedback. 
• Use evaluation findings to inform programme development and improvement. 

Partnerships and External Relations 

• Represent the Trust at national and international conferences and forums. 
• Participate in collaboration with other Holocaust education organisations globally to share best practice in both Holocaust and antisemitism education pedagogy and innovation. 

Safeguarding  

Work with colleagues to play an active and effective role in ensuring that the Trust has the highest safeguarding standards across all programmes, adhering to legislation and best practice. 

Travel requirements  

The post requires regular travel within the UK and abroad, including a minimum of three one-day Poland visits per year as part of the Lessons from Auschwitz Project, attendance at the Trust’s central London office on agreed days, and occasional evening and weekend work. HET has a Time Off in Lieu policy, alongside additional systems of support to help ensure a realistic, sustainable and fair schedule of travel across the Education Officer team. 

About Lloyds Bank Foundation 

Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales is an independent charitable foundation, backed by Lloyds Banking Group and the people within it. We want everyone to be in a good place - personally, in a home that’s a good place to live, and in a community that’s a good place to belong. 

We play our role by connecting and catalysing community-led change, providing the money, time, tools and connections that build organisations’ capacity and capability, to make people’s lives better and their communities stronger. 

We back people and communities across England and Wales, to make that happen, because when you back brilliant people, brilliant things happen. Our communities are full of ambitious, energetic and determined people stepping up to make their neighbours’ lives better and their communities grow stronger. Day in, day out. 

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to help build something new.

As Philanthropy & Investment Lead you'll:

• Lead the Foundation's Philanthropy Pilot and help shape the first stages of a digital giving service through the Lloyds Bank app.
• Take a leading role in turning an ambitious idea into a successful and scalable proposition, working across the Foundation, Lloyds Banking Group, clients, charities and partners to bring people together around a shared vision.
• Provide the day-to-day leadership required to make the Pilot a success.
• Coordinate activity across the organisation, develop strong external partnerships, oversee commissioned support, and ensure the work is delivered effectively, safely and with clear learning and impact.

About You

You are a proactive self-starter who takes ownership, drives progress at pace and turns ambitious ideas into practical outcomes. Comfortable working in a fast-moving and evolving environment, you solve problems as they arise, identify opportunities and maintain momentum through complexity and uncertainty.

You are an excellent relationship builder with the ability to bring people together around a shared vision. An outstanding communicator, you are equally comfortable engaging senior leaders, trustees, clients and external partners as you are building enthusiasm and commitment amongst colleagues. You have the credibility and judgement to represent the Foundation externally and to operate effectively with Boards and Executive Leadership Teams.

You will bring experience in philanthropy, fundraising, donor engagement, partnership development or a related field, alongside strong project and programme management skills. 

This role would suit someone who enjoys creating momentum, navigating complexity and uncertainty, and turning ambitious ideas into practical outcomes.

How to Apply 

Please click ‘Redirect to Recruiter' to be redirected to our careers site, where you can download the Candidate Information Pack and find details of how to apply. 

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 

We hold Disability Confident Employer status (Level 2) and are working towards full status by 2027. This means that if you're a disabled applicant and your CV and application answers clearly demonstrate that you meet the essential criteria for the role, we will invite you to interview. 

More broadly, we are committed to building a diverse team that reflects the communities and people we work with. We believe that diversity of background, experience and perspective makes us stronger and helps us make better decisions. We actively welcome applications from people who are under-represented in the charity sector, including people from Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic communities, disabled people, and those with experience of the issues our funded charities work to address. 

Key Dates 

Closing Date: Monday 7 September 2026, 9.00am 

First Interviews: Tuesday 15 September 2026 (online)

Second Interviews:  Wednesday 23 September 2026 (in person)

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Lead a charity changing lives through confidence, opportunity and inclusion

Could you lead a respected charity through an important period of change while continuing to create opportunities for autistic people and people with learning disabilities to thrive?
About Talkback
Talkback is an ambitious autism and learning disability charity supporting people of all ages to build confidence, develop skills, access employment, create meaningful relationships and live fulfilling lives. Every year, our programmes help autistic people and people with learning disabilities overcome barriers, discover their potential and achieve outcomes that matter to them.

We are proud of our person-centred approach, our committed staff team and the positive difference we make across Buckinghamshire and surrounding areas.

Following a change in leadership, we are seeking an experienced Interim CEO to provide stability, maintain momentum and help prepare the organisation for its next permanent leader.

Interim CEO role at Talkback

The Interim Chief Executive Officer will lead Talkback through an important phase in our development. This is an opportunity for an experienced, values-driven leader to make a lasting impact by supporting our people, strengthening our organisation and helping shape the foundations for our next chapter.

Working closely with the Board, leadership team and staff, you will provide confident leadership, maintain strong organisational performance and help position Talkback for long-term success. You will strengthen stakeholder relationships, oversee financial sustainability and support the organisation through an important period of change.

This role would suit an experienced senior leader who combines strategic thinking with practical delivery and who can quickly build trust with trustees, staff, funders, commissioners and partners.

We are looking for someone who has:
 

• Significant senior leadership experience within the charity, public or social impact sectors.
• Experience of leading organisations through periods of transition, change or organisational development.
• A track record of strengthening organisational performance, culture and sustainability.
• An ability to build trust quickly, listen well and bring people with you through change.

Most importantly, you will believe in Talkback's mission and share our commitment to inclusion, opportunity and empowering people to reach their full potential.
Why join Talkback?
This is an opportunity to lead a well-established charity with:

• A strong reputation and a clear social purpose.
• The opportunity to make a tangible difference to the lives of autistic people and people with learning disabilities.
• A skilled and committed team of around 70 colleagues.
• Strong relationships with commissioners, partners and local communities.
• The chance to help shape the organisation's future at a pivotal moment.

As Interim CEO, you will have the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the lives of autistic people and people with learning disabilities while helping shape the future direction of a highly respected organisation.

Safeguarding

Talkback is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

How to apply

Please make sure you read our Candidate Information Pack before applying. It contains important details about the role and our organisation.

Don’t think you quite meet all the specifications? Please don’t count yourself out. We’d still love to learn more about your interest in joining Talkback.

Eastside People is supporting Talkback in the recruitment for this role. Please apply by submitting a CV and a cover letter both in Word doc. format.

Please use the cover letter (max 2 pages) as an opportunity to add to the information you have shared in your CV and ensure that you cover the following:

• Why are you interested in the interim Chief Executive Officer role at Talkback?
• What recent experience do you have which is relevant for the role?
• Your availability, notice period and any information you would like us to take into account during the recruitment process.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential. If you have a disability or require reasonable adjustments during the application/interview process, please contact us so we can support you appropriately.

The closing date for applications is Monday 14 September, with online shortlisting interviews with Eastside People taking place throughout the advertising period and the week after. Interviews with Talkback will take place on the 21st or 22nd September. The role is due to start at the beginning of October.

Eastside People is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity. We work closely with our clients to recruit inclusively and widen representation in leadership roles.

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We recognise that AI can be a helpful tool, but please use it with care and ensure your application is accurate, personal, and genuinely reflects you. We do not use AI in our sifting or selection process - a human reviews every application!

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Each year Youth Careers Collective works with more than 6000 young people and we are supported by over 1000 employer volunteers, who take part in employer engagement events, careers and employability skills workshops, work experiences placements and one-to-one career mentoring.

The Youth and Volunteer Engagement Manager is a new role at Youth Careers Collective, establishing an active and well-supported alumni community, empowering our Youth Board, and actively engaging with and managing our wide network of Young Associates and volunteers.

This is an important and dynamic role in our team, seeking to develop deeper and more impactful relationships across our community.

To work effectively with these various stakeholders, you will be a natural relationship builder and an empathetic individual, with an understanding of different needs, extremely organised, able to identify opportunities and respond flexibly to change.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Experience

• Three years or more experience of working within a purpose-led organisation, such as a charity or social enterprise.
• Three years or more experience of working directly with and supporting young people (aged 16 to 24), ideally including young people with special educational needs and disabilities.
• Experience and understanding of how best to support inclusion and participation of young people with lived experience, alongside demonstrable experience of engaging and building productive relationships with marginalised and disconnected young people.
• Experience of working with and supporting diverse volunteers; driving recruitment, engagement and retention.
• Experience of designing and facilitating engaging and dynamic events, activities, learning and development opportunities, with and for young people and volunteers.
• Experience of managing and improving organisation wide systems and processes.
• A background and experience in one or more of the following disciplines:
  • Youth work
  • Training and facilitation
  • Careers and employability
  • Education
  • Personal and professional development

Skills

• Adept and enthusiastic relationship builder, with the ability to engage and energise others, including with marginalised young people.
• Good communication skills, able to speak confidently with young people, volunteers, and senior professionals.
• Very organised, with an attention to detail, excellent time management skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong IT proficiency, including the use of Excel and CRMs.
• Confident and effective at using a range of tools to support planning and project management.
• Able to create clear, professional and accessible resources and tools.
• Able to understand and explain complex concepts in a straight-forward and accessible manner.
• Able to self-manage, staying efficient and motivated and on task.
• Able to operate in a fast-paced environment without compromising on accuracy or quality.

Attitude

• Passionate and enthusiastic about improving young people’s lives.
• Highly motivated and energetic.
• Can take initiative and is comfortable working independently
• Thrives in a busy and fast-paced working environment.
• Positive and solution-focussed, able to maintain a positive approach to problem solving.
• Self-assured, with a ‘can-do’ approach.
• Welcomes feedback, with a desire to continuously improve and develop.
• A commitment to our organisation values of; empowerment, collaboration, reliability, quality and learning.

WHAT WE OFFER

• £36,230 per annum

• 28 days leave (inc. 3 days between Christmas and New Year)

• 2 volunteering days

• 1 life event day

• Matched pension contributions (up to 6%)

• Flexible working (our core business hours are 10am to 3pm)

• Life insurance (5 x annual salary)

• Canada Life WeCare employee support package

We are SIFA Fireside, the support service for any adult in Birmingham that faces homelessness. For 40 years we have supported Birmingham’s most vulnerable people through Homelessness Intervention, Prevention and Recovery services.

The purpose of the role is to support the Facilities Lead to maintain the effective operation of the building and support functions at SIFA Fireside. The role plays ensuring that the highest standard of service is delivered to all visitors including clients, supporters, volunteers and partners.

Key tasks:

1. Assist with completing health and safety checks throughout the building.

2. Support the Facilities Lead to oversee contracted service suppliers.

3. Carry out small maintenance tasks such as installing/removing notice boards, changing lamps, weekly flushing of taps, monthly clean of kitchen filter, monthly clean of shower pots, periodic weeding of car park, and any other ad hoc tasks required to meet the operational needs of the business. This list is not exhaustive.

4. Maintain stock levels, reflecting the needs of the charity.

5. Must be willing to be hands on to support in other areas of the facilities team as required.

For the full list of Key Tasks, Working Conditions Requirements, please see the Job description and Person Spec link on our website.

The Senior Funding Operations Officer is a key role in the Finance and Funding Operations team, that provides operational and financial support across the organisation. 

The role is responsible for: 

·       Grant and contract management activities, ensuring all grants and contracts are progressed appropriately and systems are kept up to date

·       Liaising with teams, both inside the organisation and externally, to ensure the smooth running of grant processes

•       Managing complex operational administrative issues

•       Assuming joint responsibility with the rest of the Finance and Operations team for: maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the grants management system; preventing fraud; providing cover for absent colleagues when required; and performing any other tasks as may reasonably be required for the team to operate effectively.

Key Responsibilities

Grants management (for Impact on Urban Health, NHS Charities and Special fund grants)
 

·        Managing the process of ensuring ongoing grant requirements (such as reports and milestones) are met, including producing monthly reports of outstanding requirements, supporting Funding Operations Officers with requesting conditions/reports and following up on these requests when not received, and liaising with internal grant managers regarding persistent issues. 
 

·        Managing the post-award workflow for grants, including production of grant documentation and working with grant managers to establish payment and reporting schedules and updating grant management systems. 

·        Carrying out due diligence checks on grant applicants. 

·        Producing and actioning reports to ensure that grant records are accurate and properly reflect the stage each grant has reached, in particular, ensuring grants are closed appropriately and any outstanding funds are written back to enable further grant funding. 

·        Provide assistance to the Funding Operations Officers with queries regarding post-award processes. 

·        Support grant managers with the monitoring of complex grants and portfolios, ensuring compliance with terms and conditions. 

·        Ensuring clear audit trail of approval of awards and conditions to ensure efficient execution of grant agreements and payment of grant instalments. 

·        Reviewing investment papers for Impact on Urban Health projects

·        Processing of all charitable spend ensuring compliance with grant agreements
 

Contract management

·        Carrying out due diligence checks on new contractors. 

·        Maintaining appropriate records in relation to service contracts, including adding and updating contract records on internal systems. 

·        Processing of all charitable spend ensuring compliance with signed contracts

Special purpose fund management

·        Supporting communications with fund holders, including writing and distributing newsletters, and drafting key messages as required. 
 

·        Providing assistance to Funding Operations Officers with complex queries and management of spending commitments and related invoices. 

·        Managing queries from Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust Finance staff and fundholders in relation to invoice payments. 

·        Authorisation of Special Purpose Fund expense claims and invoices in absence of Funding Operations Manager. 

 General

·        Providing cover for the Funding Operations Manager, as appropriate. 

·        Deputising for the Funding Operations Manager at Executive Investment Committee meetings to contribute to the Funding Operations perspective on discussions about grant applications, due diligences and awards. 

·        Assist with the development of Salesforce, new or improved processes, and new ways of working through user testing and development of guidance. 

·        Ensure grants and contract records are accurately maintained. 

·        Creating and maintaining reports to support effective management of grants and contracts

·        Provide absence cover for other Funding Operations team members as agreed from time-to-time. 

·        Support induction of new colleagues across the Foundation, and development and dissemination of guidance. 

·        Liaising with Guy’s & St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust finance staff to ensure all charitable payments for the Trust are made in an accurate and timely way and provide regular updates and reports regarding payments due and invoices received. 

·        The post holder will be working in a developing environment and will therefore be expected to undertake other appropriate duties as required for the effective operation of the Foundation. 

Role responsibilities are not exhaustive, and you would be reasonably expected to take on wider tasks that are commensurate with the level of your role.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

·        Self-starter who is adaptable, works with integrity, and exhibits the Foundation’s enterprising, collaborative, inclusive and delivery-minded cultural and behavioural values. 

·        Willing to learn and develop new skills, and help to develop the knowledge and skills of peers. 

·        Committed to the principle of continuous improvement, with careful attention to detail and due process. 

·        Committed to delivering consistent and high-quality customer service to both internal and external stakeholders. 

·        Good interpersonal skills and able to effectively liaise with both internal and external communities. 

·        Confident in communicating well, both in writing and verbally, and exhibits listening and influencing skills. 

·        Problem solving skills, able to use initiative and actively seeks pragmatic solutions. 

·        Good planning and organisational skills, able to work to multiple prioritised tasks, targets and deadlines, with careful attention to detail. 

·        Team player, with an ability to support effective working relationships. 

·        A self-sufficient individual, who enjoys the challenge of working with multiple stakeholders and complex systems. 

Knowledge, experience, and qualifications:

Essential 

·       Familiarity with grant making and grant management processes. 

·       Familiarity with financial concepts around invoicing and grant payments. 

·       Able to communicate effectively with others, both verbally and in writing, especially when explaining process. 

·       Computer literacy. 

·       Experience of grants administration. 

·       Experience in financial reconciliations

·       Regular use of database/CRM systems, finance systems and grants management systems. 

·       Experience using the Microsoft Office suite.
 

Desirable 

·       Familiarity with Salesforce or other grant management systems. 

·       Some familiarity with health/social care/voluntary sector technical language and organisations. 

·       Understanding of contract and supplier management. 

·       Experience working within the charity sector. 

·       Report development and data analysis skills

Benefits

• Contributory Pension
• Annual personal development budget
• Annual health and wellbeing personal allowance
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and parental leave pay accessible without length of service requirements.
• Health and wellbeing programme that offers optional free yearly health check-ups.
• Support for healthy eating via fruit bowls and onsite lunch facilities. 
• Agile working, flexible hours, and supportive IT kit. 
• Shower facilities and bike lock area. 
• Generous annual leave (27 days + bank holidays)
• Subsidies for glasses
• Employee Assistance Programme