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Are you enthusiastic, self-motivated, highly organised with excellent communication, IT and administration skills? This role provides the public facing element of our service, responding to Carers / professionals initial calls and emails effectively, providing information and connecting them with the right service. As well as dealing directly with Carers, the postholder will provide critical administrative support to the organisation and senior staff. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a small, welcoming team who are passionate about making a real difference to the lives of unpaid Carers in Manchester.
This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (exemption) order 1975.
Therefore if you are shortlisted you will be asked to disclose whether you have any previous convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings, regardless of whether they are “spent” or not.
Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working for Manchester Carers Centre – much will depend on the type of job you have applied for and the background and circumstances of your offence.
For this post, an offer of employment will be subject to a DBS check.
We identify, respect, support and provide services to unpaid Carers, so that no Carer feels alone or unsupported.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join Us at Black Equity Organisation (BEO) – Be Part of the Movement for Change!
At Black Equity Organisation (BEO), we are not just another organisation—we are a national civil rights movement, dedicated to dismantling systemic racism and empowering Black communities across the UK. Our work is bold, ambitious, and rooted in action, ensuring that we drive real, lasting change.
If you’re looking for purpose-driven work where you can make a tangible impact, BEO is the place for you. We are at an exciting stage of growth, shaping policies, influencing national conversations, and holding those in power accountable through the Black Britain’s Mandate.
Why Join BEO?
Mission-Led Work – Everything we do is focused on achieving equity and justice for Black communities.
A Supportive & Inclusive Culture – We embrace diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and a collaborative way of working.
Opportunities to Drive Systemic Change – Whether through policy, advocacy, or engagement, your work will create real impact.
Professional Growth – We invest in our people, providing learning opportunities, networking, and skills development.
Flexibility & Well-Being – We offer hybrid working, competitive benefits, and a supportive environment that prioritises work-life balance.
We need passionate, committed individuals who are ready to challenge the status quo, build meaningful relationships, and help us shape a fairer future for Black communities.
Are you ready to be part of the movement? Apply now and let’s create change together.
Join us. Make an impact. Be the change.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Join Our Team as a Project Coordinator and Make a Difference!
Are you passionate about building vibrant communities and supporting people to thrive? We're looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Project Coordinator to lead the way in delivering and developing our flagship Community Wellbeing Service (CWS).
At CWS, members can access a Community Shop, a welcoming Community Café and Kitchen, and holistic support through advice casework and workshops. Our mission? To go beyond food aid by providing wraparound support that empowers individuals and transforms lives.
About the Role
As the Project Coordinator, you'll be at the heart of this dynamic and growing service. You'll oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring everything runs smoothly and aligns with our high standards and organisational values. With the exciting expansion of our service from 2 days to 5 days a week, you’ll have the opportunity to help shape its future and make a real impact in the community.
What We’re Looking For
- Multitasking Master: You thrive in busy, fast-paced environments and can juggle multiple priorities with ease.
- Community-Focused: You're passionate about working with people from all walks of life, especially those facing complex challenges.
- Frontline Experience: You've worked in customer-facing roles and understand the importance of creating a warm, inclusive atmosphere.
- Problem-Solver: You're resourceful, adaptable, and always ready to roll up your sleeves to tackle challenges.
- Collaborator: Building relationships is second nature to you, and you’re committed to fostering a sense of belonging for all.
While experience working in food aid projects is a plus, your passion for community building and a commitment to making a difference are what matter most.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a transformative project that’s growing and evolving to meet the needs of our community. Find out more about this project through our Impact report and Toolkit on our website!
- Work in a supportive organisation with lots of opportunity for professional development and training.
- Play a leading role in shaping a service that delivers meaningful, lasting impact for our community.
If you’re ready to bring your energy, creativity, and dedication to a role where no two days are the same, we’d love to hear from you!
To apply for this role, please submit;
1. CV
2. A Covering Letter (no more than 2 sides) answering the following questions;
• Why are you interested in the role?
• Can you describe a time when you successfully coordinated a community project or initiative? What challenges did you face, and how did you overcome them?
• How have you balanced competing priorities in a fast-paced role? Provide an example (ideally in a community project context) of how you managed your time effectively.
• Do you have experience working with individuals or families facing hardship and complex needs? How did you build trust and ensure their needs were met?
• How have you worked with external stakeholders or partners to deliver successful community initiatives?
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Senior Management Team at Voluntary Action Leeds (VAL) in the new role of Business Development Manager.
Like many organisations within the voluntary and community sector, VAL operates within an increasingly pressured financial environment. This new role has been developed following a review of our management structures which identified business development expertise as key to ensuring our ongoing organisational sustainability and growth. We want to increase our capacity to grow the areas of VAL’s business which earn income – payroll, training, room hire and recruitment – and explore new areas of business that will enable us to make profit, which we can then reinvest in our core services.
About us
Voluntary Action Leeds is the leading ‘infrastructure’ organisation in the city supporting the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector (VCSE). We provide support on volunteering for individuals and organisations, as well as training, funding advice, information, and sector advocacy to enable the third sector to be more effective in making a difference for communities. We know that our work helps to provide a vital foundation through which other organisations can thrive.
About you
You’ll be entrepreneurial and business-focused, good at working within a team and on your own initiative to explore and develop ideas which generate income. You might have experience within the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector, or you might have experience within other sectors – what’s more important is that you share our values and solutions-focused approach.
Responsible to: Chief Officer
Salary: NJC Scale PO2, SCP 30 – 32 £39,513 - £41,511 (pro-rata)
Hours: 29.6 hours (4 days) per week
Contract: Permanent (following successful completion of probationary period)
Holidays: 28 days annual +11 days statutory (pro-rata)
In return we offer flexible working, good terms and conditions of employment, enrolment to the Simply Health scheme and a 6.5% pension contribution. VAL is an early adopter of the West Yorkshire Fair Work Charter, a Living Wage Employer and a Mindful Employer.
Please take a look at the Recruitment Pack below, and download to access the links. This can also be viewed on the job advert on our website at Doing Good Leeds.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Could you be HCCN's next Fundraising Manager?
Do you want to join a friendly team helping people with cancer – and their families – to “live their best life despite cancer”.
We are an amazing local charity, helping people across Huntingdonshire. Currently, we support over 500 people and aim to reach more of the 10,000+ in our area with a current diagnosis. Would you like to be involved in improving the lives of people affected by cancer?
If yes, then the role of Fundraising Manager at HCCN might be for you!
The Fundraising Manager role is a varied one supporting HCCN’s work providing evidence-based services that promote physical activity, emotional wellbeing, and healthy eating: key strategies for improving quality of life, aiding recovery, and supporting cancer prevention.
You’ll be a key part of our small but mighty Operations Team, supporting the smooth running of our fundraising events, seeking out new fundraising opportunities, creating relationships with individuals and corporates, managing fundraising volunteers, keeping tabs on our kit and equipment, and being the first port of call for people wanting to raise money for HCCN.
You will take responsibility for developing and implementing our fundraising plan.
We will help you develop grant application and management skills.
The ideal person will be friendly, proactive and enthusiastic. With opportunities for professional development and a supportive and friendly team environment, this position offers a chance to make a difference while developing your skills.
You must live within Huntingdonshire and be able to drive with your own vehicle. Some evening and weekend working will be required.
To find out more about the role and how to apply please read our job description.
Interviews for shortlisted candidates will be held on 21 February 2025.
Please mention in your cover letter:
* What experience you have of fundraising
* What experience you have of working in the charity sector
* What experience you have of people with cancer and the challenges they face
HCCN is a charity supporting people across Huntingdonshire living with or beyond a cancer diagnosis - living your best life despite cancer
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
INCOME GENERATION LEAD
OASIS HUB HOBMOOR
PART-TIME, 24 HOURS PER WEEK (0.6 FTE)
3 YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT
SALARY: £15,640 per annum (£26,072 1FTE)
ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT:
Oasis Community Hub Hobmoor is in its 10th year. It seeks to bring community transformation focused on the neighbourhood. We have a passion for inclusion, equality, healthy relationships, a deep sense of hope and perseverance for the long haul.
We are looking for a person to join our Youth and Community Team who can help secure funding in the long term that really makes a difference to the neighbourhood and the lives of individuals.
We are looking for a person who is as passionate as we are and is prepared to get to know our work inside out.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
You will:
• Lead the development and implementation of a fundraising strategy, to ensure sustainable funding for the work of the charity, maintaining healthy cash flow and adequate resources.
• Develop and write high quality, compelling funding proposals and applications which communicate Oasis Hobmoor’s funding needs clearly and concisely.
• Explore diversifying funding streams, aiming to increase funding business partnerships, corporate donors, individual giving and community fundraising.
• Work with volunteers and community members to ensure real life stories are communicated.
• Ensure high quality monitoring and reporting for funders, meeting reporting requirements.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing national organisation, making a difference to communities on a local level, while improving your employability skills. As part of the package, Oasis offers:
· A pension scheme, currently offering 7% employer contribution
· A generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year (plus 8 Bank Holidays)
· Working as part of a friendly, community-minded team of professionals
If you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity, then please visit the Oasis Charity Jobs website.
Completed applications should be returned by 9am Monday 3rd February 2025
Interviews will take place at Hobmoor Community Centre on Tuesday 11th February 2025
The successful candidate will need to be provide proof of the right to work in the UK. We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups. If you require any assistance to overcome potential barriers, please let us know.
Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.
Oasis supports Equal Opportunities. Registered Charity No. 1026487
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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As a high-performing Registered Healthcare Professional, you can make a real difference in the lives of some of the most vulnerable and stigmatised people in our communities. Join an organisation that values you as much as the people it supports.
The Role
The Clinical Lead is a critically important role within the service, providing leadership, coordination and delivery of the prescribing and clinical elements within this integrated substance use service.
You will be a registered healthcare professional, that can prescribe for people needing substance misuse interventions. However, we are flexible about the discipline you have and the hours you work (i.e., you could be an independent prescriber (Nurse or Pharmacist) GP or Consultant).
So, this is an excellent opportunity to work with us in creating a role that fits your needs as much as it fits ours. As such we would consider a part time or job share for the right person/people, so if full time working doesn’t suit you, this may be the right role!
Though you will:
· have a strong background and experience in providing clinical support, to ensure that we are consistently offering a high quality, clinically excellent, recovery-focused service to people with problematic substance use.
· provide excellent clinical leadership and clinical supervision to healthcare staff within the Via Cheshire West & Chester service, and support to GPs and Pharmacies involved in the provision of treatment services to people who use substances across the area.
· be an effective, engaged and active part of the local management and leadership team, contributing to the overall performance of the service to ensure that contractual output targets are achieved.
· be ready to be supported by Via’s wider senior leadership and clinical department, for example to receive clinical supervision and support for complex cases where required.
Every day can be different, so it is critical that you are able to work well in changing circumstances, and as such we are looking for a proven high performing individual with excellent joint working and communication skills.
Please refer to the Job Description for more information.
The Service
Via is a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to lives of those who use our services, offering support and respect in a safe environment, treating each person as an individual and working with them to find the right support options.
Via’s Cheshire West & Chester service is an adult and young person treatment and recovery service which offers a range of pharmacological and psycho-social interventions to the community for support in relation to drug and or alcohol use.
This is an established service that is well performing and highly functioning. It is CQC registered to provide a range of clinical interventions including blood borne virus interventions, opioid substitute treatment, community detoxification, harm reduction, other holistic health interventions and seated in a recovery focused model.
The team actively supports individuals that are directly and indirectly affected by substance use, working with the local community to improve the health, wellbeing and functioning of residents, irrespective of circumstance.
Location
You will be based from our Northwich Hub, but will regularly travel to other Hub sites in Chester and Ellesmere Port, will require occasional travel to external meetings and satellites within the area, and very occasional travel to other Via locations may be required.
The closing date for applications is Sunday 23 February at midnight.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for an empathetic and organised woman* with excellent communication skills to join our small but thriving, team as a Centre Coordinator. You will be responsible for answering incoming calls, monitoring our email inbox for enquiries and referrals and welcome service users to the women's centre. Additionally, you oversee the office facilities and inventory and work closely with the Centre Manager to assist with ad hoc administrative duties. You will also work alongside the Development Manager and our Treasurer trustee to manage donor databases. We are a team of feminists and the ideal candidate would be passionate about ending gender-based violence and being part of a collaborative, close-knit team working to support women in our community.
* Occupational Requirement (Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9 Part I) applies
Please note we are unable to provide visa sponsorship
To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter to be considered for this role.
To be considered for this role, you must submit both a CV and cover letter which summarises the skills, experience and qualities you offer that make you suitable for this role.
Due to the volume of applications, we are unable to provide individual feedback to unsuccessful applicants at the shortlisting stage.
Our vision is for a world where all women can lead safe, independent, and thriving lives.
Can you create the headlines that matter for nature?
Are you looking for a part-time role with flexible remote-working, where you can deliver high-impact media work for nature in partnership with leading charities?
As the biggest environment and wildlife coalition in England we are looking for an experienced media professional who can give a strong joint voice for nature in the news and across social channels.
This is a unique and exciting role. You will be playing a big part in a small organisation while also delivering invaluable collaborative work on behalf of our huge network of 80+ member organisations. You will be working with household names like the RSPB and the National Trust through to experts on particular wildlife like Butterfly Conservation and Bat Conservation Trust.
It is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a keen eye for a story to turn vital policy and scientific thinking into an unmissable media narrative and eye-catching social content. You will be the lynchpin of our direct relationship with media, as well as being a generous matchmaker to raise the profile of our members.
Media know-how, great writing, and excellent communication are more important than having worked in the sector before. So, if you are passionate about our natural world and have fantastic traditional and social media knowledge, skills, and experience, we want to hear from you.
This is a part time role (2.5 or 3 days a week), salary pro-rata.
To apply, please send your CV, with a short covering letter and a completed diversity monitoring form by midnight Sunday 2nd February 2025.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
A fantastic opportunity for a fundraiser to join our dynamic, friendly and supportive fundraising team. You will be reporting to the Lead for Corporate & Community Engagement and working in a very varied and exciting working environment.
The perfect candidate will enjoy forging positive and robust relationships with corporate partners and local small businesses across Berkshire and into surrounding counties, delivering vital income for our charity. This will include assisting them with organising and delivering events.
You will use your creative and professional skillset to provide high-quality account management, stewardship, and growth in existing corporate partnerships.
You will work proactively to generate new business leads to secure valuable partnerships for our charity. You will undertake research, create compelling proposals for a range of audiences and pitch to companies to secure their support.
This role will suit an individual who has solid experience of fundraising and wants to develop their career in corporate partnership management.
Based at our state-of-the-art children’s hospice just outside Maidenhead, this role is a brilliant opportunity for someone to add value to a growing fundraising team. If you are passionate about raising money to help, make our services available to all families that need us and will reflect our core values in all that you do, we would love to hear from you.
As well as a competitive salary, we offer a generous annual leave entitlement, access to a pension scheme as well as private medical insurance and life assurance. You will also have free on-site parking and will benefit from an Employee Assistance Programme.
We provide specialist care and support to children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, and their families, across Berkshire
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Job title: Programme Admissions Officer
Location: Hybrid work with 40% from Breaking Barriers’ office in London, Manchester or Birmingham
Salary: £25,000-£28,000 (London), £24,000-£27,000 (Manchester or Birmingham)
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week), part-time considered
Overall purpose
The Programme Admissions Officer will be responsible for processing student applications, including conducting initial calls, checking eligibility and signposting where applicable. They would then flag new applicants with the relevant programme. This role is the gateway to accessing our services.
Key responsibilities
We are a fast-growing charity that prides itself on its flexibility and responsiveness, and as a result your responsibilities may change, develop, and grow according to the needs and development of our programmes.
- Monitoring and processing new and incoming applications, which includes:
- Conducting initial calls with new applicants to determine their individual pathway and eligibility for Breaking Barriers’ programmes
- Prioritising students according to Breaking Barriers’ eligibility criteria and flagging with relevant programmes in order to support enrolments
- Providing university and career guidance and advice
- Providing learning plans for all professionals aiming to requalify
- Providing guidance on the support they can access whilst on the waiting list for our programmes
- Providing signposting for any students/clients needing additional support
- Flagging any serious welfare concerns with line manager and/or the Safeguarding Team
- Ensuring all information is accurately recorded on Salesforce for new and existing Breaking Barriers’ clients
- Performing any Salesforce admin for the programmes as and when required
- Working with management to improve and enhance enrolment processes where necessary
To view the full job description and person specification, as well as details on our accessible recruitment process, please view the attached recruitment pack.
Other considerations
- As part of our safeguarding commitment to our clients, we carry out preemployment checks to ensure that successful applicants are suitable to work with adults at risk. These include basic DBS checks, obtaining references and verifying a candidate’s identity and right to work in the UK.
- Some travel between our different areas of operation (including London, Birmingham and Manchester) will be required. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required. Time off in lieu would be provided in this case.
- We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief.
How to apply
If you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, we want to hear from you. To apply, please submit a CV and statement (up to approximately 500 words/1 A4 page) outlining:
- Why you are interested in the role
- What skills you would bring to be successful in this role
- Any experience you would like to highlight
- Any reasonable adjustments you require for the interview process
- Disclosure of disabilities if you wish to do so (as a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role)
Please note that applications without a covering letter will not be considered.
Closing date for applications is 11:30pm on Saturday 15th February. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis so please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
We belong to the Experts by Experience Employment Initiative, which advocates and supports organisations to employ more people from a refugee background. With this in mind, we particularly welcome applicants with experience of seeking asylum and/or a refugee background.
If you are an expert by experience (a refugee or a migrant with direct, first-hand experience of issues and challenges of the UK asylum or immigration system), you can ask for an independent and confidential support for your job application from the Experts by Experience Employment Network. Please reach out to HR Manager Dani Meier for further details (we are unable to include email addresses in this advert, but you can find contact details on the final page of the attached recruitment pack).
Breaking Barriers exists so that every refugee can access meaningful employment and build a new life.
Reports to: Director of Recruitment and Marketing
Location: Flexible, ideally West Midlands home based, with monthly co-working days in London and additional stakeholder meetings as required.
Salary: £36,000 FTE
Hours: Part-time; 0.6 FTE 22.5 hours a week with flexibility on how hours are worked across the week
Contract: Fixed Term (March 2025 – August 2027)
ABOUT NOW TEACH
Now Teach, in partnership with the National Institute of Teaching and Mindful Equity UK, has successfully secured a Mission 44 grant to launch a pilot project to attract and support ethnically diverse career changers in the West Midlands to become secondary school teachers. The partnership will support applicants through the recruitment process and into their teacher training.
We are looking for an exceptional recruitment specialist with a passion for education, great insight into the region and local communities and the ability to work autonomously to achieve our recruitment and retention ambitions.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Role overview
The Recruitment Specialist will support the design and be responsible for the implementation of a recruitment campaign to meet our targets. They will research the lived experience of ethnically diverse teachers in the region, build a strong knowledge base of the local labour market and deliver outreach and local community engagement, candidate support and pipeline management.
The Recruitment Specialist will provide guidance to candidates throughout the application process, including onboarding activities and providing ongoing mentorship to candidates throughout their teacher training. This will specifically focus on eliminating barriers, capitalizing on opportunities, and navigating challenges unique to our target audience.
In this role you will…
- Lead the day-to-day activities of the pilot campaign, taking responsibility for delivering and achieving the successful recruitment and retention of a cohort of between 15-20 career changers.
- Collaborate with the National Institute of Teaching Recruitment Teams to ensure a seamless candidate journey, working with Mindful Equity UK to ensure best practice in supporting candidates.
- Project manage and coordinate input from project partners and suppliers, providing regular updates and inputting into progress reports and evaluation documents.
- Provide full end to end career change support across the whole candidate life cycle; from prospective Now Teacher, through our selection process, to delivering expert advice and guidance in successfully transitioning and onboarding candidates as Now Teachers within the National Institute of Teaching ITT cohort.
- Take ownership of and successfully manage candidate pipelines for the region ensuring recruitment targets are achieved.
- Talent spot and advise candidates so that they feel supported, trust your advice, and see you as an essential part of their career change journey into teaching.
- Work closely within the recruitment team to support one another and to successfully hit our growing national targets.
- Be excellent at pipeline management and timely CRM database (Salesforce) updates to ensure robust reports and data.
- Develop and deliver candidate engagement initiatives (both prospective candidates and those in teacher training) appropriate to the region and target audience, cultivating and leveraging community outreach activities.
- Collaborate with other teams across Now Teach ensuring we collaborate strongly, are aligned, and support one another to achieve our shared goals.
- Leverage our growing network of career changers in school to enhance candidate experience at each stage through qualified teachers, working with the programme and network team to do this highly effectively.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Who you are
- Enthusiastic about our purpose and committed to the shared aims of the Mission 44 partnership.
- Ability to take ownership of a project, while working autonomously.
- Track record of delivering an exceptional candidate experience whilst working at pace.
- Strong communicator, able to provide down-to-earth, insightful, and appropriate communications with an ability to mentor, influence and build trusted relationships.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise effectively.
- Committed to continuous improvement.
- Sound judgement under pressure.
- Relentless collaborator with a can-do attitude.
- Creative and solutions focused.
What you will need to succeed in this role:
- Strong working knowledge of the initial teacher training, early career, and education landscape and or the career change market
- Understanding of the local labour market and specific challenges faced by ethnically diverse candidates to enter teacher training.
- A coaching/mentoring background or experience of caseload/pipeline management/support for candidates.
- Comfortable with a wide range of digital platforms, for example, Salesforce CRM and Microsoft Office.
Don’t meet every requirement?
Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every qualification.
At Now Teach we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway.
In return
As well as flexible working and a great culture, we offer a wide range of benefits including 25 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays), an additional 3 days for winter closure (25th Dec-1st January), a pension scheme with a generous 11% employer contribution, a rewards platform with employee discounts and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
Working arrangements
Full time role, but we are happy to consider requests for flexible or part time working. Now Teach employees are supported to work flexibly at co-working spaces or at home as needed with monthly working days in London. You will be required to cover your own travel expenses to London.
Application Process
Applications close at 9am on Monday February 3rd
To apply, please complete our online application form where you will be asked to upload a Cover Letter (no more than 1 side of A4) and CV (no more than 2 sides of A4)
Your Cover Letter should include why you are attracted to the role, why you are motivated to work at Now Teach and what you can bring to the team.
If you have any difficulty with accessing the application form, need any additional support or require reasonable adjustments to the application process, please get in touch.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Now Teach strives to be a workplace that is diverse, equitable and inclusive where we can ALL be ourselves. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, ethnicities, ages, gender identities, stages of life and those with hidden or visible disabilities.
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll endeavor to be as accommodating as possible. If you would like to discuss specific requirements, please contact get in touch.
All applicants must have an existing Right to Work in the UK.
Safe Recruitment Procedure
Now Teach are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. To meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process, and all successful candidates will be subject to a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Permanent, part-time (4 days per week)
Remote working with regular meetings in London
Immediate start
About us
Sustainability First is a leading UK think tank and charity that acts as a critical friend to businesses, regulators, governments, and civil society, to create more sustainable energy and water sectors in the UK. We work tirelessly to advocate for policies that support environmental and consumer protection and to engage the public through accessible and impactful communication. We believe that it is possible to create a thriving economy that respects environmental limits and enables social equity.
About the role
We are seeking an analytical thinker with a curiosity-driven mindset and a collaborative approach to working. This role will be central to our ongoing success as a highly regarded independent research organisation, building an evidence base in favour of embedding sustainability principles into business practices, regulatory and public policy thinking. You will help to amplify our voice with decisionmakers, including business leaders, senior officials in central government, regulatory bodies, and amongst politicians, helping to shape public policy and legislation for a socially equitable and environmentally sustainable economy.
Ideally, you will have a sector-specific understanding (energy and/or water utilities), including familiarity with key policies and strategies, such as Net Zero targets, climate adaptation strategies, and consumer vulnerability protections. You will be able to draft practical policy recommendations, informed by evidence and stakeholder input, and be familiar with key players, including government departments, regulators, consumer groups, industry bodies, and environmental organizations. This is an excellent opportunity to develop a core role in our charity, as well as make a tangible impact on the environment and social equity in the UK.
The post will be primarily based remotely, working from home, but with access to shared office space in Camden and Monument in London. Our board of trustees meet twice a year in person in central London (and twice more online), and our Executive Director is often in London for meetings once or twice a week. You must also be able to attend occasional meetings in central London and be willing to travel (infrequently) within the UK.
For further details about the role, please download the job description.
How to apply
Please click the apply button to be taken to our vacancies page.
When applying, please submit a CV (no more than three pages of A4) and covering letter that sets out how you meet the selection criteria for this role. Please also complete our Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.
Closing date: Sunday 8th February 2025.
Interviews will be online via Microsoft Teams in February.
We apologise that due to the expected high levels of applications we may not be able to reply to all candidates. If you have not heard from us by 28th February, please assume you have not been shortlisted.
Sustainability First is an equal opportunities employer and promotes equity, diversity and inclusion through its work, and through its employment practices. You must be able to work in the UK to take up this role.
This is a pivotal strategic role in our organisation which will focus on the growth and development of our engagement with our stakeholders, partners and supporters. Together with your counterpart, The Head of Fundraising and Communication (Public and Corporate), you will drive income growth and lead on developing our social capital and presence within the city.
We are currently undergoing a strategy refresh and are looking for someone with a proven record of securing and maintaining large, multi-year grants, strategic acumen, innovative thinking and a positive proactive outlook to support us on the next stage of our development.
This role will be based at our main office in Bristol and will require the post holder to be present at our offices with some homeworking.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Central London (Hybrid working supported)
Contract type: Permanent, Full time (Part-time/flexible working considered)
Are you interested in working for a charity aiming to improve evidence for better health and social care in the UK? Are you a self-motivated and highly organised person? Do you enjoy developing effective working relationships within and across teams? If so, come and join the Research & Policy Team at the Nuffield Trust.
You will have prior experience in an administrative or team assistant role, possibly in a research/academic/health organisation. More importantly, you will have diary and logistical management skills, exceptional attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and strong interpersonal skills. You'll need to smoothly manage competing priorities with flexibility, diligence, and a friendly demeanour.
This role presents an exciting chance for someone with these relevant skills to immerse themselves in the realm of public policy and research. If you're eager to develop your skills and grow in a supportive and dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply.
You’ll spend your time:
- Supporting the team (including Directors/Deputy Directors and the CEO) with diary management, travel arrangements, accommodation, conference registrations, and expense claims.
- Organising and supporting relevant internal and external meetings, including a regular programme of lunch time learning sessions.
- Providing administrative support for research and policy project work, including proofreading, collating, data entry and maintaining electronic files as required.
- Working with other operational team members to provide general support across the Nuffield Trust.
We’d really like to meet you if you:
- Enjoy working flexibly and having the opportunity to carry out a wide range of tasks.
- Work calmly under pressure and to tight deadlines.
- Demonstrate first-rate organisational skills and the ability to plan ahead and prioritise multiple tasks effectively in order to meet deadlines.
- Have strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office.
To learn more about the role, please download a copy of the Candidate Brief.
To apply, please go to The Nuffield Trust Recruitment site and complete the online application process before midnight on Thursday 13 February.
Closing date: 23:59, Thursday 13 February 2025
Interview date: Tuesday 25 February 2025
Please note that the diversity monitoring questions are optional and will not be shared with the selection panel. The selection panel will only have access to your CV and your statement of suitability for the post.
Offers of employment will be conditional upon the receipt of two satisfactory references. Applicants must also have the right to work in the UK. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
The Nuffield Trust is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We wish to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and appointed solely on their suitability for the post irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital/civil partnership status, pregnancy, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion/belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Reasonable travel expenses to attend an interview can be claimed.
Strictly no agencies.