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Job Title: Young Women and Girls Support Worker
Location: Pathway Project Lichfield Office Based
Salary: £ 24,347 Full time equivalent – Actual salary is £19,478
Hours of Work: 30 Hours per week (over 4 or 5 days)
Responsible to : Team Leader – Outreach Team
Responsible for : Delivering domestic abuse services and prevention services to young women and girls aged 13-24 years.
This role is open to women only
The postholder will require a driving licence and access to a vehicle to undertake this role.
This post is open to women only under the Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1. We value diversity and are committed to ensuring that our organisation is an inclusive place to work. We encourage applications from women from all backgrounds and communities and actively welcome applicants from Black, Asian, or other ethnic minority backgrounds and women with a disability
About Pathway Project
We are a domestic and sexual abuse service based in Lichfield & Tamworth, Staffordshire.
We offer a range of support services and run two refuges in confidential locations.
We have been operating for over 30 years helping adults and children overcome domestic abuse, and to build a future where they live in safety and are free from fear.
Since our founder, Kathy Coe MBE, created Pathway Project, we have helped over 25,000 people, with 5,814 hours of support provided in the last year.
We offer a wide range of services, including adult and children outreach and community support, mental health, wellbeing and financial advice.
We support victims in their journey to become survivors and offer specialist counselling, advocacy and care to all who need us.
Pathway Project believes in working as a cohesive team and are service user led.
Our helpline is access to all and is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Why work for us?
Pathway Project is an inspiring and caring place to be, we are a charity with big ambitions and huge energy.
We have a string belief in staff development and are currently evolving a bold new strategy and a passion for excellence in service delivery.
Supported by a driven and energetic board of trustees the new Chief Executive is leading Pathway Project through their ambitious plans.
It’s a really fantastic time to join our amazing charity as we move into the next phase of our exciting journey.
We are a flexible and supportive employer, committed to the personal and professional development and wellbeing of our employees. We welcome applications from women with lived experience of domestic abuse and from minority or under-represented groups.
We offer the following benefits:
· 25 days paid leave plus statutory holidays (pro rata)
· A competitive pension scheme
· Employee Assistance Programme delivered by Health Assured which offers incredible support to staff and their families
We value our colleagues and are constantly reviewing our policies and practice, looking for ways in which we can better demonstrate this. We also recognise the potential impact of working in this field and provide clinical supervision to all of our employees, whatever their role.
JOB SUMMARY
The postholder will provide outreach services within the community to provide emotional and practical support to young women and girls who have been subject to domestic abuse and sexual abuse or exploitation in order to meet their immediate needs, reduce risk and work towards long term safety and security.
This may also include young women and girls who have been involved in the sex industry or gang involvement. She will inform them of all the sources of help available to them and to facilitate their access to other support services, where it is appropriate.
She will enable access to age appropriate and age effective group work and to support the development of preventative workshops delivered to young women and girls.
MAIN DUTIES
· To provide non-judgemental, one to one emotional and practical support to young women and girls (YW&G) aged 13-25, who have suffered domestic abuse and/or sexual abuse/exploitation.
· To engage YW&G in effective one to one support designed to meet their individual needs.
· To signpost YW&G on to other appropriate agencies and support mechanisms that will help them successfully move forward.
· Complete risk assessments and develop risk management plans to address the risk of harm.
· Undertake safety planning with YW&G to reduce levels of risk.
· Complete needs assessments and individual support plans with the YW&G to ensure their emotional and practical support needs are being met.
· To empower YW&G who have been victims of domestic/sexual abuse/exploitation to take control of their lives and make their own decisions.
· To assist YW&G to access relevant services and agencies within their local area such as housing, counselling, debt, legal advice, health, training, education and support groups.
· To refer service users onto other support services available in Pathway, if appropriate e.g. counselling, legal clinics.
· To work with other services within Pathway Project to deliver the most effective support possible.
· To work in partnership with other agencies and to advocate for YW&G to ensure their needs are being met.
· To advocate on behalf of YW&G, accompanying them to appointments, if appropriate, and ensuring that their wishes and feelings regarding the provision of those services has been taken into account.
· To help develop a programme of group work for YW&G looking at issues such as sexual exploitation, sexting, revenge porn, social media, grooming, healthy relationships and substance misuse.
GENERAL
· Manage an appropriate caseload.
· Maintain, update and keep accurate and factual case records.
· Keep other relevant agencies informed about important changes in YW&G situations, within information sharing protocols.
· Note and feed back to other agencies any consistent difficulties YW&G are having accessing their service, or failures to engage.
· Contribute to the development of service policies, protocols, guidelines and strategies within area of practice as necessary.
· To work within the policies and procedures of the organisation.
· Develop and maintain effective communication systems with key partners including Police, CPS, court service, social services, education, health, victim’s gateway, witness service, voluntary sector organisations, CAFCASS.
· Participate in team meetings.
· Provide specialist advice to other workers and agencies.
· To participate in networking opportunities.
· To provide monitoring and reports as required.
· To ensure that the security of sensitive data is maintained and complies with the policies, procedures and guidelines of the organisation.
OTHER
· Any other duties the CEO or Board of Trustees consider appropriate.
· The post holder must have a commitment to the aims of the Pathway Project, and uphold all agreed policies and procedures.
Person Specification
Essential
Ability to drive with a clean driving license and access to a vehicle.
Confident and eloquent speaker and networker.
Ability to write clear and concise reports and case notes.
Experience of supporting clients in any form.
Has an understanding of the issues facing YW&G.
Experience of working with vulnerable clients.
Experience of and an understanding of Safeguarding practice.
The ability to use initiative and be self directed in their work .
The ability to maintain professional boundaries and yet still build a rapport.
Being self motivated and able to generate connections and network locally to further the work to prevent violence against
YW&G.
Desirable
Confident presenter and deliverer or group workshops .
Ability to write and deliver workshops that are informative, fun and age appropriate for YW&G.
Ability to manage a diverse caseload and manage competing priorities.
Experience of Domestic Abuse or worked in the domestic abuse field.
Experience of or the ability to work with challenging individuals or situations
Experience of multi-agency working.
Knowledge of working in the third sector .
Ability to manage a crisis situation and remain calm and in control.
Please complete the application form and attach a CV & Covering Letter.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Cransley Hospice Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and driven Trusts and Foundations Community Fundraiser to join our team.
As a crucial part of the fundraising team, you’ll be responsible for:
- Identifying and securing grants from trusts and foundations to support essential palliative and end of life care services for North Northamptonshire.
- Building strong relationships with community groups, faith organisations, schools, and businesses to inspire fundraising efforts.
- Supporting individual fundraisers in the community and ensuring excellent donor stewardship.
- Managing collections, fundraising events, and engaging with local supporters to maximise income.
- Working closely with the marketing team to promote fundraising campaigns.
About You
We’re looking for someone with:
- Experience in fundraising, business development, or relationship management.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, as you will be working closely with colleagues and external contacts.
- Strong people skills to engage and inspire donors, volunteers, and community groups.
- A proactive, creative, and organised approach to work.
- A strong desire to make a real difference to hospice and end of life care in North Northamptonshire.
- Excellent organisations skills with excellent attention to detail.
- You will bring a flexible, can do attitude and be able to work independently as well as part of a team.
This role offers the opportunity to develop your fundraising career in a supportive and inspiring team while directly contributing to end of life care in your local community.
Hybrid working, and due to the nature of your role there will be some evening and weekend work in the local area.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Citizens Advice Westminster works to make a difference to the lives of people in Westminster. We deliver a high quality, agile advice service which reflects community issues and needs. Our service puts people first.
As a Gateway Assessor you will be part of a busy team at Citizens Advice Westminster, answering phone, face to face and digital social welfare law enquiries from residents across the City Council and providing them with information and assessment. You will be provided with full training and support, in order to ensure client’s needs are accurately and quickly assessed within Citizens Advice guidelines and standards.
Do you share the same passion as us that no one should be left disadvantaged due to lack of knowledge about one’s rights and responsibilities?
You will need to be a strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with a diverse range of people including vulnerable clients, and be able to communicate at all levels. You would also need to have good working knowledge of Microsoft ICT packages, and be flexible to work a later shift up to once a week if required.
We will offer the right candidate a generous salary along with other benefits such as annual season ticket loans, career breaks, and the opportunity to develop yourself professionally. You will be part of a warm and friendly work culture where opinions are valued. We can also offer a flexible hybrid working environment where you can work some days from home.
If you are ready to be a part of this community organisation offering a vital service to people who need our help, then click apply and complete the application process, demonstrating how you meet the competencies in the Person Specification in your supporting statement.
Citizens Advice Westminster value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination. We strongly encourage applicants from all parts of society and believe that diversity is what makes us the leaders in what we do.
Closing Date: 23rd April 2025, 5pm
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Join Our Team as a Support Worker at our Tova home in Crowthorne!
Are you ready to embark on a fulfilling journey in social care? Norwood is on the lookout for passionate individuals to join us as Support Workers in the unique and vibrant community for adults with neurodevelopmental disabilities in Crowthorne, Berkshire. Use your experience and personal qualities to make an impact on peoples’ lives and enable them to fulfil their potential. If you're dedicated, compassionate, and ready to make a positive impact, read on!
About Norwood:
Founded in 1795, Norwood is the oldest Jewish charity in the UK, and has been privileged to receive Royal Patronage since 1815. We support and empower neurodiverse children and their families and people with neurodevelopmental disabilities to live their best lives.
Norwood works with local authorities, to deliver wide-ranging services including residential and supported living accommodation and short-breaks facilities, as well as a range of support groups aimed at the whole family, not just the individual.
About Tova:
Tova is a single level ground floor home with 7 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The home uses specialist equipment for the people we support including ceiling track hoists, a manual hoist, profiling beds, assisted bath, assisted shower chairs, specialist wheelchairs and other mobility aids. People we support in Tova have different hobbies, interests, and lifestyles. These include swimming, trampolining, arts and crafts, baking, sensory sessions, music sessions, aromatherapy, bingo, drives out, meals out, theatre trips, bowling, stickers, gardening, walks and holidays.
What Norwood offer:
- Hourly Pay Rate: £12.50
- Overtime Rate: £13.75 & Bank holiday Rate: £18.75
- Fully Paid Induction: Get the support you need from day one!
- Workplace Pension Scheme: Plan for your future with confidence.
- 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (FTE): For a well earned rest.
- NVQ Level 2-5 Health & Social Care Qualification: Boost your skills and knowledge.
- Career Progression Pathway: Your growth is our priority.
- Employee Assistance Programme: We care about your well-being.
- £300 When You Introduce a Friend: Spread the word and reap the rewards.
- Free Eye test & Eyewear allowance
- Access to ‘Blue Light’ discount scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Typical shift times: 07:00/08:00 – 19:00/20:00
As a Support Worker, you will provide day to day support including:
• Helping the people we support to be independent and live a fulfilling life
• Supporting & encouraging the development of personal skills through hobbies and interests
• Accompanying the people we support to routine appointments
• Teaching life skills such as budgeting, shopping and paying bills
• Assisting with personal care and administrating medication (if required)
• Assisting with household tasks such as cleaning & cooking
• Support alongside the Physical Activity Practitioner in the hydrotherapy pool
• Drive the home car to take residents to appointments and outings
Essential:
• Previous experience as a Support Worker, supporting adults with neurodevelopmental disabilities, epilepsy and dementia
Apply to Norwood and join a team that truly cares!
If you have can do attitude, lots of energy and want to make a difference in someone’s life, then Our Recruitment Team would love to hear from you.
We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
We actively celebrate everyone's' different abilities, sexual orientation, ethnicity, faith, and gender. Everyone is welcome and supported in their development at all stages in their journey with us.
What will you be doing?
We are looking to recruit a committed individual to support the delivery and development of our youth justice practice work, specifically to provide support to police and youth justice services in the delivery of youth diversion.
Youth diversion schemes are a way of addressing low-level criminal behaviour without putting children through the formal criminal justice processing (either through out of court resolutions (OOCRS) or prosecution) that can result in a criminal conviction and other negative consequences. These schemes operate for under-18s in a variety of different models across the country.
Since 2014, we have provided direct support to over 70 YJSs and their local police forces to develop their diversion schemes, as well as supporting the development of new schemes. In this role, you will help provide this support, which will include: delivering multi-agency workshops, assessing practice against the evidence base, reviewing guidance and protocols and providing recommendations for improvement.
The role will also include:
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Identifying and supporting areas for practice development;
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Working closely with Youth Endowment Fund, Youth Justice Board and the National Police Chiefs’ Council;
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Developing practical tools to support practitioners;
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Presenting at external events;
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Contributing to the design and facilitation of practice sharing events and workshops;
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Engaging with practitioners, stakeholders and service users to shape delivery and represent the Centre;
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Working with the Centre’s teams to ensure practice work feeds into our research, policy and communication activities.
Skills, Experience and Knowledge
The role requires the following skills, knowledge and experience:
Experience
The Practice Officer will have experience of:
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Operational/frontline experience of working in the youth justice system and/or in policing (essential);
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The role requires experience and understanding of youth justice and youth diversion (essential);
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Working with service users and the practitioners who work with them, in a safe, legal and supportive manner (essential);
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Delivering training / facilitating workshops (essential);
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Influencing and supporting internal and external partners to deliver on shared plans (desirable);
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Involving service users in the design of projects (desirable).
Skills and abilities
The Practice Officer needs to be able to:
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Deliver training and presentations and facilitate workshops for a range of audiences;
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Manage projects;
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Deploy strong written and verbal communication skills;
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Balance multiple priorities and manage their own workload;
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Have good organisational and teamwork skills;
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Work at pace and to deadline;
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Show energy and enthusiasm;
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Communicate and engage a variety of audiences and stakeholders confidently and constructively;
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Have the ability to work with vulnerable people and sensitive information in a safe, legal and supportive manner;
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Have a creative approach to solving problems and identifying practical solutions.
Knowledge
The Practice Officer needs knowledge and understanding of:
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Youth justice and youth diversion;
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The challenges and opportunities available to practitioners working within a criminal justice environment;
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The complex issues impacting children in the justice system such as trauma, exploitation, disproportionality and socioeconomic disadvantages.
Requirements
The post holder needs to have:
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Eligibility to work in the UK legally.
Whilst we do not require the post holder to be office based, you must be willing and able to travel regularly within the UK.
The application deadline is 23:59 on Sunday 27th April 2025.
Interviews will be held on Monday 12th and Tuesday 13th May 2025 at our offices in Kennington, SE11 5DP.
Equal opportunities
It is the policy of The Centre for Justice Innovation to treat all employees and job applicants fairly and equally regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, age, disability, offending history or trade union membership status.
We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences, fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and can thrive.
The Centre is committed to fair recruitment and the inclusion of applicants with criminal records. It is essential that people do not face unfair discrimination in any role within the charity, whether paid or voluntary. For that reason, we do not use criminal records to exclude people. We only ask about criminal records if they are relevant to the role.
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Role Overview:
The Talent Set is working with a fantastic charity who are looking for a dynamic Communications Lead to play a pivotal role in shaping their external communications for an initial 3–4-month contract.
This is a fantastic opportunity to drive a cultural shift within their team, set up best practices, and mentor junior staff while directly contributing to high-quality communications output. We need someone who is equally comfortable shaping strategy as they are writing an engaging article for our website or reviewing a press release.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead on developing and implementing communication strategies, ensuring alignment with our rebrand and organisational goals.
- Provide media and PR expertise, guiding and supporting junior team members in crafting impactful press releases and media pitches.
- Support the comms team by setting up clear ways of working, including mapping a sign-off process, developing an activity calendar, and ensuring best practices.
- Act as a mentor and coach to junior staff, offering constructive feedback and encouraging their development through training and hands-on support.
- Deliver high-quality written content, including website articles, social media updates, and other external and internal communications.
- Be a warm, encouraging sounding board for the team, bringing positivity, energy, and a collaborative approach to the organisation.
- Support and contribute to the charity’s rebranding efforts, including the creation of style guidelines and comms strategies around the launch.
- Provide strategic and hands-on support in all aspects of communications, balancing high-level planning with day-to-day execution.
Person Specification:
- Extensive experience in communications, media, and PR, ideally within the charity or non-profit sector.
- A strong understanding of brand management and rebranding processes.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor and support junior staff, with a collaborative and positive approach to leadership.
- Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to craft compelling press releases, articles, and digital content.
- Ability to work flexibly and get stuck in, whether it’s reviewing a comms strategy or fine-tuning a piece of content.
- A natural relationship-builder who can foster a positive, energetic culture within the team.
- Experience in developing structured processes within a comms team, including sign-off frameworks and editorial calendars.
- Highly organised with the ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
What’s on Offer:
- An initial 3–4-month role working in a fantastic and well-respected organisation.
- A day rate of £217.39 per-day + £27.05 daily holiday for the successful candidate.
- A hybrid working pattern with just 2-days per-week in the organisations Central London office.
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the “apply now” button.
We aim to get back to all successful candidate within 48 working hours.
Commitment to Diversity:
The Talent Set and our partner organisation are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
What will I be doing?
You will primarily be working with the Policy Officer to expand our public affairs and parliamentary work. This will involve updating the map of key stakeholders and contact lists of parliamentarians and policymakers relevant to the Centre’s work. You will also support the relationship building with these contacts, for example by helping to draft letters and organise online and in-person events. You will also be the Centre’s eyes and ears in Westminster, and monitor parliamentary business, including relevant select committee hearings, parliamentary debates and Prime Ministers Questions, All Party Parliamentary Groups meetings. You will identify trends and organisational opportunities, and feed this back internally within the team.
You will also help our Communications Officer to increase the reach and impact of the Centre’s work, for example by expanding our contacts list of relevant organisations working in academia, the third sector and journalists, for promotional purposes, and building up the Centre’s image library. There will be opportunities to contribute to the Centre’s blog series which we use to promote the Centre’s reports and events, as well as analyse relevant external developments in the justice system.
The position will also involve supporting the Centre’s work more generally, for example by helping to design and organise events for a range of audiences, such as the Expert Voice webinar series, and conducting literature reviews to fill the gaps in our knowledge on specific topics.
What kind of person do we want?
The successful candidate will have excellent written and analysis skills, the ability to understand and synthesise complex topics, and have an interest in criminal or family justice. Through your application you should be able to demonstrate the following:
· Strong analysis and written skills;
· Accuracy and attention to detail;
· Ability to take initiative and think creatively when approaching tasks;
· Ability to work independently and manage your own workload;
· Enthusiasm and energy to work in a small team;
· A demonstrable interest in social justice, policy and UK politics;
· An understanding of Westminster policymaking (desirable);
· Experience writing a literature review (desirable);
Requirements
The post holder needs to have the eligibility to work in the UK legally.
The role is open to applicants living outside of London who are interested in working remotely, but the applicant is expected to work at least one day per week at our office. This travel cost will be reimbursed.
The application deadline is 23:55 on Thursday 17th April 2025.
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 6th and Wednesday 8th of May 2025 at our offices in Kennington, SE11 5DP. Online interviews can be arranged on request.
Equal opportunities
It is the policy of the Centre for Justice Innovation to treat all employees and job applicants fairly and equally regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, age, disability, offending history or trade union membership status. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences, fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and can thrive.
The Centre is committed to fair recruitment and the inclusion of applicants with criminal records. It is essential that people do not face unfair discrimination in any role within the charity, whether paid or voluntary. For that reason, we do not use criminal records to exclude people. We only ask about criminal records if they are relevant to the role.
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Sue Ryder supports people at the most difficult times of their lives
This is an exciting opportunity to support the delivery of the SGN Safe and Warm programme at Sue Ryder working collaboratively across the charity with colleagues in Healthcare, Retail, Marcomms and Fundraising.
The Role
Reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer you will project manager this new programme that aims to raise awareness of fuel poverty and its impact on people who are critically ill or grieving and provide over 5000 people in the Southeast of England with information and support relating to fuel poverty, CO safety and the Priorities Services Register.
You will provide inspirational leadership to the project group and key staff, driving the delivery of this new partnership according to the contract with SGN, achieving the outcomes set out by SGN, and ensuring monthly reporting is accurate.
Key Responsibilities:
- Project manage and drive delivery of the SGN Safe and Warm programme to ensure delivery is on track, highlight issues and work with colleagues to find solutions
- Willing and able to travel within the project’s footprint area to visit retail stores and service locations.
- Attend SGN partnership meetings to strengthen relationships
- Network with partner organisations involved in the programme
- Explore opportunities for cross-referral and collaboration to enhance the programme’s impact
- Facilitate and administrate (where needed) steering group and programme meetings
- Prepare monthly outcome reports in accordance with the funders format and qualitative and case study material
- Keep all relevant documentation and reports up to date and accessible to stakeholders including managing access and content
- Work closely with the Corporate Partnerships team to help develop the relationship with SGN
- Line manages the Programme Coordinator
You will have
- Highly developed project management skills, ideally gained within the not-for-profit or energy sectors
- Highly organised and used to working under pressure, prioritising activities to deliver high quality outputs and meet the required deadlines
- Influencing skills at all levels with the ability to build strong relationships, working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders
- High level of attention to detail, with the skills to deliver high quality written and numerical updates and analysis
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including experience of writing presentations, reports, minutes and risk logs
Competitive Benefits Package
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays (pro rata if part-time)
- Company pension scheme
- Staff discount with thousands of retailers
- Refer a Friend scheme - £250 payment
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Access to Employee support programme
- Employee Networks - LGBTQ+, Ethnic Diversity and Equality, People with Disabilities, Women and Non-Binary Individuals
- and lots more. Please visit our careers website for the full list.
Closing date:7th April 2025
Interview date: We are interviewing on a rolling basis
Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a sufficient amount of candidates is received
We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us to provide the best possible experience for the people who use our services and continue to make Sue Ryder a great place to work, and attract and recruit the best, most diverse workforce possible. We are particularly interested in increasing applications from the global majority, LGTBQIA+ and people with disabilities as they are currently underrepresented in our organisation.
Please let us know if you have any feedback to make our recruitment processes more accessible and inclusive or if you require any adjustments made to your application or interview process
If you want more than just a job, we want you.
Join the team and be there when it matters.
Sue Ryder is here to make sure everyone approaching the end of their life or living with grief can access the support they need. There is no one size fits all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need, but with our support, no one has to face dying or grief alone. We are there when it matters.
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About Salix
Salix's mission is to enable and inspire organisations in the public and private sectors to achieve their ambitious net-zero targets and create better places to live and work. They deliver government funding schemes to support councils, schools, housing
associations, hospitals, and universities to boost their energy efficiency, reduce their environmental impact, save money, and remove more households from fuel poverty.
Salix works with the UK government and the devolved administrations in Scotland and Wales. As well as managing the funding schemes, they provide professional advice, expertise, and support to grant recipients throughout all stages of their projects. They also offer insight, intelligence, and influence by sharing knowledge and lessons learned from project delivery to help improve future schemes and policy development. Salix
was created in 2004 and has been growing ever since, now employing over 200 people, with offices in Manchester and London. They are committed to and passionate about supporting the public sector on the road to net-zero.
The Role
Salix are seeking an Internal Auditor to join their dynamic and established team in Manchester. This position is an 18-month fixed-term contract with the potential to become permanent. The successful candidate will play a vital role in providing
assurance through risk-based internal audits and grant audits, helping to ensure the proper use of grant funding and adherence to the terms and conditions.
The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work independently while also collaborating effectively with others across the organisation. You will be expected to handle a variety of tasks, from internal audits to providing valuable insights for continuous improvement and risk management across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake internal and grant audits in line with the approved audit plan.
- Complete audit files to agreed and professional standards.
- Keep audit trackers updated and manage workload effectively.
- Produce quality audit reports and provide audit feedback at debrief meetings.
- Track agreed actions and recommendations to ensure their implementation.
- Identify and drive improvements in control processes.
- Support risk and fraud management processes within the organisation.
- Deliver relevant training and inductions to staff.
- Collaborate across teams, engage in staff meetings, and contribute to continuous improvement.
- Other duties, as assigned by the Head of Internal Audit and the Head of Grant Audit.
Key Criteria
- Educated to degree level and/or professionally qualified/part qualified (IIA, ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CIPFA).
- Proven experience working in an internal/grant audit environment.
- Knowledge and experience of relevant audit techniques.
- Ability to manage, prioritise and deliver work on a number of audits within tight turnaround timescales without compromising quality
- Methodical approach, pays close attention to detail, ensuring work is delivered to a high standard
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
What Salix can offer you
- Salary: £39,270 to £45,900 (depending on experience).
- The role is offered on an 18-month fixed-term contract, with potential for extension or permanent placement.
- Annual Leave: 28 days (excluding bank holidays).
- Flexible working: Minimum 1 day required in the Manchester office.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Contributory pension scheme.
- Employee support with public transport costs.
- Supported training budget for staff development.
- Access to Employee Assistance Program.
How to Apply & Timetables
- Application Deadline: April 11th, 2025.
- Shortlisting: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews on Wednesday 16th April
- Start Date: The position is available for immediate start by mutual agreement.
What will you be doing?
We are looking to recruit a committed individual to support the delivery and development of our criminal justice practice work, with a focus on women’s justice. This is an exciting opportunity where the successful applicant will be actively contributing to the design and delivery of our expanding women in justice area of focus within the Centre.
The role will primarily support our work to expand and enhance community justice for women. This means working in partnership with statutory partners such as police, probation, the judiciary and court staff, as well as 3rd sector organisations including women’s centres to support evidence-led practice.
The successful applicant will be responsible for supporting our women’s problem-solving court network. This will involve (i) identifying and convening practitioners and others who are interested in women’s problem-solving approaches; (ii) facilitating and delivering training and practice sharing workshops; and (iii) developing briefings and toolkits that support the spread of good practice.
Problem-solving courts are specialist courts that focus on addressing the underlying issues and problems that drive offending behaviour. They specialise in a specific set of issues or around a specific target group, such as women with multiple unmet needs. They operate with multi-agency teams to provide tailored interventions and supervision, combining this with judicial monitoring, where individuals regularly appear before the same judge to review their progress.
The Practice Officer will also support us to expand our reach in Out Of Court Resolutions (OOCRs) and pre-court diversion, working directly with police and other agencies to develop or improve their gender-responsive diversion schemes.
The role will also include:
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Supporting the delivery of our practice support in areas such as early intervention and diversion, and specialist problem-solving approaches for women;
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Identifying and supporting areas for practice development;
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Developing practical tools to support practitioners;
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Presenting at external events;
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Contributing to the design and facilitation of practice sharing events and workshops;
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Engaging with practitioners, stakeholders and service users to shape delivery and represent the Centre;
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Working with the Centre’s teams to ensure practice work feeds into our research, policy and communication activities.
Skills, Experience and Knowledge
The role requires the following skills, knowledge and experience:
Experience
The Practice Officer will have experience of:
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Frontline work with women in the justice system OR experience of managing projects and working with others to change frontline practice (essential);
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Working with clients / service users, and the practitioners who work with them, in a safe, legal and supportive manner (essential);
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Delivering training / facilitating workshops (essential);
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Influencing and supporting internal and external partners to deliver on shared plans (desirable);
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Involving clients / service users in the design of projects (desirable).
Skills and abilities
The Practice Officer needs to be able to:
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Deliver training and presentations and facilitate workshops for a range of audiences;
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Manage projects;
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Deploy strong written and verbal communication skills;
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Balance multiple priorities and manage their own workload;
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Have good organisational and team work skills;
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Work at pace and to deadline;
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Show energy and enthusiasm;
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Communicate and engage a variety of audiences and stakeholders confidently and constructively;
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Have the ability to work with vulnerable people and sensitive information in a safe, legal and supportive manner;
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Have a creative approach to solving problems and identifying practical solutions.
Knowledge
The Practice Officer needs knowledge and understanding of:
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The challenges and opportunities available to practitioners working within a criminal justice environment;
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The complex issues impacting women in the justice system such as trauma, substance use, domestic abuse, neglect and mental health issues;
Prior knowledge and experience of criminal problem-solving courts is not essential, but the Practice Officer will be required to develop a strong technical understanding of the model once in post.
Requirements
The post holder needs to have:
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Eligibility to work in the UK legally.
Whilst we do not require the post holder to be office based, you must be willing and able to travel regularly within the UK.
Interviews will be held on Monday 12th and Tuesday 13th May 2025 at our offices in Kennington, SE11 5DP.
Over the last 3 and a half years the Learning and Development team have built a solid environment to enable our employees to develop their skills, knowledge and experience, add value and drive organisational performance. This development is key to the success of Alzheimer’s Research UK, and we are looking for a dynamic trainer/facilitator or join the L&D team to cover a period of Maternity leave.
The Learning and Development Trainer/Specialist plays a critical role in designing and delivering a broad range of learning and development programmes and catalogue of courses which support and enable individuals. We deliver a wide range of training from Masterclasses, EDI, Values and Culture, Psychometric profiling and Leadership and Development programmes and this is where you will spend approximately 80% of your time. Most of this training is delivered face to face at our offices in Abington Cambridge.
Responsible for the delivery and evaluation of facilitated classroom-based and virtual learning training, this role will help to create an environment of continuous learning and provide opportunities for individual and team development. This role will work closely with the Learning and Development Co-ordinator and will liaise with training venues, manage bookings, and oversee internal data to evaluate training requirements.
As part of the wider HR Team, the Learning and Development Trainer/Specialist will also work effectively as an integral part to the team by providing input and support into the organisational wide initiatives and projects. In addition, the Learning and Development Trainer/Specialist will proactively contribute to the development of policy, processes and procedures, along with providing comprehensive guidance and support across the charity.
If you are passionate about learning, are a credible trainer, have high energy and are motivated working on lots of different projects for one of the best charities in the UK, then we want to hear from you.
This is a 12-month fixed term contract, or on return of the substantive post holder, to cover a period of maternity leave.
Main duties and responsibilities of the role:
· Work alongside internal stakeholders to deliver and embed a bespoke Leadership Development Programme, Management Development Programme and various Masterclasses which enables employees to build on their skills, knowledge and capabilities and enhances performance at an individual, team and organisational level.
· Continue to review, evaluate and build upon the L&D programmes offered, identifying and making recommendations to the Head of Learning & Development to ensure the content remains current and aligned to the strategic direction and business needs.
· Provide support in identifying strengths and opportunities to further develop the skills, knowledge and capabilities of individuals and teams. Make recommendations to the Head of Learning & Development which are evidence-based and underpin both the Learning & Development and Organisational strategies.
· Foster and develop an embedded culture of learning and continuous improvement.
Training - Design & Delivery:
· Create and deliver up to date, engaging and professional training content.
· Facilitate and deliver a variety of training programmes to new and existing employees, through face-to-face, hybrid (blended) and virtual learning.
· Create and build resources that support our current learning catalogue.
· Create, build and manage LinkedIn learning content to support all L&D initiatives.
· Research training delivery options and resources including digital / online and hybrid (blended) solutions.
· Present learning solutions, logically and with credibility and authenticity, to gain buy-in from stakeholders.
· Confidently engage with learners of varying abilities, using a broad range of training methodologies and questioning techniques.
· Provide support with a learner’s progress by delivering motivational and developmental feedback.
· Manage participation and ensure learning objectives for each training session is achieved.
· Use effective coaching skills to encourage learners to define their personal development plans and achieve their learning objectives.
Training - Course Administration:
· Work with a variety of internal stakeholders to plan and prepare the implementation of any L&D programmes/courses, including advertising courses and dates, monitoring bookings and taking a proactive approach to increase attendance numbers when they are low.
· Complete evaluation mechanisms for learning outcomes including the use of quantitative and qualitative feedback where appropriate.
· Working closely with the L&D coordinator and Head of L&D to collate and analyse data from L&D programmes, courses and initiatives, producing reports for key stakeholders, when requested.
· Measure and assess all L&D programmes and courses for their effectiveness and business relevance and continually seek ways to improve learning solutions.
· As and when required, provide support to the L&D Co-ordinator with the administration of training courses, including diary management and database management.
What we are looking for:
· Learning & Development qualification or experience of working within a Learning & Development environment.
· Demonstrable experience in delivery and facilitating a wide range of learning and development initiatives at all levels.
· Experience of developing and implementing training programmes/workshops (including designing a variety of learning materials).
· Experience of delivering in-person and virtual training to a variety of stakeholders with different learning styles and levels of understanding.
· Experience of working with internal and external customers, stakeholders and suppliers.
· Excellent communicator, with an ability to build relationships and inspire confidence and respect at all levels. Demonstrates strong negotiation, influencing and decision-making skills.
· Excellent listening skills, receptive to feedback and demonstrates flexibility, curiosity and an ability to learn.
· Excellent planning and organisational skills, with an ability to work to deadlines and reprioritise work in accordance with the organisational needs.
· Strong team player who can work both independently and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
· Credible, authentic and confident presenter and facilitator, with an ability to deliver engaging learning at all levels and adapt style to suit the audience.
· Demonstrates a proactive and pragmatic approach and identifies ways to deliver creative and innovative solutions.
· Strong attention to detail with an ability to remain calm under pressure.
· Strong ethical standards and a high level of personal integrity.
· Excellent IT skills in PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
· Flexibility and willingness to travel to deliver training on site as well as offsite when required.
Additional Information:
Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.
Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.
Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.
Salary: Circa £40,000 per annum, plus benefits
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 13th April 2025, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.
As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website.
How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.
About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure.
In 2024, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement. This is the second consecutive time; we have been awarded a Best Companies 3-star accreditation.
We were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:
· 18th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.
· 10th in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.
· 2nd in the 30 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.
In addition, we were also shortlisted for a special award recognising the work undertaken on reducing our environmental impact.
In 2021, we were awarded the HR Management award by The Charity Times for our Wellbeing initiatives throughout the pandemic.
In 2020, we demonstrated our commitment to changing the way we think and act about mental health in the workplace and signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge.
ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference.
To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK
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Role Overview Summary
Are you passionate about attracting new supporters and driving meaningful engagement? As Senior Fundraising Officer (Acquisition), you'll play a key role in developing and delivering an exciting supporter acquisition programme, helping to grow our fundraising and brand engagement efforts.
In this full-time, remote role (UK-based, with occasional London meetings), you'll lead innovative fundraising campaigns across multiple channels, ensuring we reach and inspire new and warm audiences. You'll have the opportunity to test new approaches, optimise strategies, and create engaging supporter journeys, all while meeting key performance targets (KPIs) to maximise impact.
Ideal Applicant Summary
We're looking for a candidate with proven experience in the UK fundraising sector who understands how to use direct marketing and fundraising techniques to attract and retain supporters. You should be a strong communicator, both written and verbal, capable of working effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders to bring campaigns to life.
Competencies and Behaviour
At VSO we believe progress is only possible by working together. Whether you want to join us as an employee, or as a volunteer working in your own country, overseas or online, our selection process includes an assessment based on these core competencies:
• Ability to be open minded and respectful
• Ability to be resilient and adaptive to new situations
• Ability to facilitate positive change and build sustainable working relationships
• Ability to seek and share knowledge
Equal Opportunities
VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce.
Equal Opportunities: VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce.
VSO reserves the right to close this job early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.
Additional Information
VSO reserves the right to close this job early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.
This role is only open to UK candidates or people with the right to work in the UK.
We bring about lasting change by working through volunteers and partners to empower communities in some of the world’s poorest regions.





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Job Title: Senior Ecologist
Location: Southerham
Salary: £35,924.18
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 35 per week Mon-Fri
Closing Date: 27/04/25
Interview Date: 15/5/25
Sussex Wildlife Trust
To deliver our new strategic plan – Our Wild Sussex – we need people with bold and innovative ideas to help us to achieve our ambitions for local wildlife and wild places.
We are committed to restoring and protecting at least 30% of Sussex land and sea for nature, inspiring one in four people to take meaningful action for wildlife, building a stronger more inclusive and diverse organisation and becoming a net zero and climate resilient organisation.
We are looking for the best and most talented people to join our team and help us deliver this exciting and ambitious strategy. We are keen to hear from you even if you don't have all the skills and experience outlined in the Job Description but have the potential to grow into a role.
So, if you are someone who is determined to see a Sussex rich in wildlife and you have drive, energy and commitment to our values of Innovation, Passion, Collaboration and Inclusion why not apply now to join our great team, working together to deliver Our Wild Sussex.
We are in the process of looking for a new office location to replace our Woods Mill offices in the coastal strip from the wider Brighton & Hove area to Worthing or near a mainline railway station as far north as Haywards Heath. We are prioritising proximity to public transport (buses and trains), access to greenspace and accessibility for everyone.
In order to encourage diversity and inclusivity within the environment sector, we particularly welcome applications from people who have an ethnically or geographically diverse background, who are non-graduates and/or are living in economically deprived areas
The Role
We are looking for an exceptional, passionate and highly experienced Ecological professional to join our Nature Reserves Team as Senior Ecologist. Our nature reserves are at the heart of Sussex Wildlife Trust and represent some of the most special places for wildlife in Sussex. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to undertake an important and influential position within the hard-working Nature Reserves Team and help coordinate our strategic approach to ecological monitoring and nature recovery across our 30+ nature reserves. This senior role will work alongside our Head of Nature Reserves, Conservation Grazing Manager and the wider Reserves Team to help oversee ecological evidence and monitoring across sites from Rye Harbour to Iping Common. You will prioritise, implement and articulate our Ecological Monitoring Strategy, ensuing effective evidenced based advice and decision making is embedded into the management of our nature reserve portfolio. You will coordinate ecological surveys, prioritising financial resource and engaging consultants and the volunteer recording community across Sussex. You will use this data to produce high quality and informative conservation advice and reports for Site Managers and Rangers to use in management decisions. You will also get involved in designing ambitious restoration projects alongside Site Managers and Project Officers ensuring both that projects are compliant with environmental regulations but also achieve nature’s recovery on our reserves.
The Person
You will be an experienced ecological professional with a passion for Sussex wildlife and extensive ecological specialism at a species level but also have a good understanding of nature reserve management. You will be able to confidently and clearly communicate and influence decision making within the Nature Reserves Team, building a scientific evidence-based approach through the development of the Ecological Monitoring Strategy, to help ensure our nature reserves continue to flourish. You will be able to manage and coordinate complex ecological data and undertake effective reporting. This role will work across 35 hours predominantly Monday to Friday with some early morning, evening and weekend work on seasonal occasions. This role will be both office and site based, and you will be out and about undertaking multiple site visits throughout the year.
Benefits
- 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays each year (pro-rated for part time staff)
- Pension – company contribution from 6% and employee contribution of 3%
- Life Assurance - Pension Scheme Members 2 x Salary, Non-Pension Scheme Members 1 x Salary
- 2 days paid leave for volunteering each year
- Flexible working policy
- Enhanced Sick Pay
- EAP
- Employee discounts
- Informal car share arrangements
For more detailed information see what we offer page in the Recruitment Pack.
We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and may close the vacancy early so please get you application in as soon as possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Permanent and Fixed term (9 months), full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Hybrid working with regular travel to our London Bridge Office
What the job involves
We’re looking for two Events and Community Coordinators to join our Events and Community Team, one permanent role and a second fixed term contract for 9 months covering a secondment. We are a results-driven team focused on maximising opportunities, reaching ambitious goals, and delivering an outstanding experience for our supporters
Our team raise funds through a range of activities including:
· our own events (e.g. March for Men)
· virtual products (e.g. The Month Series)
· third party events (e.g. London Marathon)
· Golf Days
· helping community fundraisers who organise their own activity
You’ll be our first point of contact for our fundraisers. You'll provide admin and support through telephone, email, and social media channels. You’ll build and manage relationships with existing and new supporters. From registration to the end of their supporter journey you'll help motivate during challenges, offer fundraising advice and ensure thanks at the end of a first-class experience.
Whilst each Coordinator has a primary area of responsibility across different types of events, you’ll also work across teams to support where needed during busy periods of activity.
You’ll also work with our Communications teams. This supports the planning and delivery of our activity. You'll help engage with our digital adverts and identify compelling supporter stories. This helps to raise the profile of our fundraising products, as well as prostate cancer and Prostate Cancer UK.
What we want from you
You’ll have the drive and eagerness to provide crucial support to our sector-leading programme of events which generated over £11.5m of gross income in 2024-25. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone early in their fundraising career to grow, develop and gain valuable skills and experience in a fundraising role within a progressive and innovative organisation. You’ll be part of a passionate and high energy team working hard to create a world where no man dies from prostate cancer.
You’ll make a positive and valuable contribution to the success of the Events and Community Fundraising team through excellent communication skills and being proactive in supporting our event participants. You’ll have a strong eye for detail, customer-centric mindset and will be able to prioritise a busy workload to ensure we are able to consistently deliver excellent supporter care. You’ll be self-motivated, well organised and have a ‘can-do’ approach to the role.
Please indicate in your application if you would be interested in both roles or if you have a preference over permanent or fixed term.
Why work with us?
Every man needs to know about the most common cancer in men – prostate cancer. It’s a real and present danger that takes over 12,000 of our dads, grandads, brothers and friends each year.
Prostate Cancer UK is the largest men’s health charity in the UK. We have a simple ambition – to stop prostate cancer damaging lives. We invest millions in research to revolutionise testing, treatment and care. We’re blazing a trail to a screening programme that could save thousands of lives with regular, accurate tests for all men at risk. And we work tirelessly to spread the word about risk and offer specialist support to people living with the disease.
Work with us and you’ll see your efforts pay off as we give men and their families the power to navigate prostate cancer.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
At Prostate Cancer UK we’re committed to righting health inequalities across the UK, starting with those faced by Black men. This includes ground-breaking research into Black men's risk and working with communities directly to overcome barriers to the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. To make this happen, we're dedicated to being an inclusive, proactive organisation, as we strive to be Allies to Black communities. We’ll achieve this by advocating and working alongside those communities to promote change. We're also working to be Allies to each other, not only protected groups. In 2024, we launched our New Ally Ship Training Programme. All colleagues at Prostate Cancer UK will be trained to act and identity as an Ally.
We've also signed Business in the Communities Race at Work Charter, as a dedication to our Black health equity work and wider EDI priorities. As a signatory, we're responsible and accountable for driving positive change.
Ways of working
Our hybrid working approach combines the best of flexible working – a positive work/life balance, inclusive and accessible platforms, and online information at our fingertips.
Next steps
More information on what we offer, as well as the role, can be found on our vacancies page. Please download our job profile document (job description) with our ‘How to apply’ section sharing the key points to refer to in your application and to apply.
Got a question? Please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements or questions – we’re here to help.
The closing date is Sunday 6th April 2025. Applications must be submitted by 23:45 UK time.
Interviews: By arrangement. Currently scheduled for the week of Monday 14th April 2025.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Locations: Birmingham, Colchester, Portsmouth, London, and Inverness.
We have 1 vacancy in each location.
At Help for Heroes, we believe those who serve our country deserve support when they are wounded. Every day, men and women have to leave their career in the Armed Forces as a result of physical or psychological wounds; their lives changed forever. We help them, and those still serving, to recover and get on with their lives.
And who are we you’re wondering? We are experts and beginners. Generalists and specialists. Ordinary people with an extraordinary passion towards making a positive change to the lives of our veterans (and having fun while doing it).
As One Team we share a philosophy – I.C.A.R.E. It’s the way we walk and talk, the way we interact with others and how we approach everything we do. We are: Innovative – Collaborative – Authentic – Resourceful – Energetic.
We have an incredible opportunity for a COMMUNITY BUILDER to join our Community Development team.
Please see below for more information on what just might be your future role.
About The Role
As a Community Builder, you will be at the heart of our Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) approach, supporting the charity’s objective to enhance reach with a focus on enabling a positive impact for members of the armed forces community facing challenges. You will do this by creating sustainable, community-led solutions that enhance their well-being. You will identify strengths within local communities, foster meaningful connections, and utilise this to create new networks and drive positive change.
We are looking for a motivated and dynamic individual who is passionate about collaboration and community-led change. If you believe in the power of strong, connected communities, this role is for you.
Working closely with Community Development Managers across regions within the UK, you will create opportunities for members of the Armed Forces community and their families to re-engage with Help for Heroes and their local community.
About You
You will have experience of working alongside communities to create the conditions for community-led change, ideally with experience of Asset-Based Community Development. You will have good organisational skills, energy and the ability to listen, build relationships, and inspire collaboration which will be essential in creating positive, lasting change.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct outreach to celebrate community strengths and foster engagement.
- Develop and embed an ABCD-informed way of working.
- Identify ‘Connectors’ across the community and provide opportunities for them to come together regularly to exchange learning and map community assets. Facilitate gatherings that empower community members to share their strengths, co-create initiatives, and foster a sense of belonging and ownership.
- Encourage and support community-led action in response to local AFC needs/ interests through peer led/ co – designed initiatives.
- Increase awareness of challenges faced by military personnel, veterans, and their families.
We are looking for someone with:
- A Community Development qualification and/or at least 3 years' experience in community development or a similar role with transferable skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships that drive action.
- Experience working within an integrated multi-disciplinary service.
- A track record of successful collaboration with partners and stakeholders.
PLEASE NOTE:
- The successful candidate will need to be based within an hour’s commute of their allocated locality and there is a requirement to travel within a 75-mile radius of this location (travel expenses covered). The successful candidate must possess a valid full UK driver’s license and have access to a reliable vehicle with business insurance for work purposes.
- The successful candidate will work 35 hours a week over 5 days, including evening and weekend work as required by the company. Flexibility in working hours is necessary to ensure a total of 70 hours is covered over a 2-week period so please take this into consideration before applying.
About the Team
You will be part of a newly formed Community Development team, dedicated to embedding Asset-Based Community Development. We will amplify the strengths already present in communities, forging lasting partnerships and initiatives that empower the Armed Forces community to thrive. Together the Community Development Managers and the Community Builders will strengthen local communities using resources and networks that are readily available. You will do this to proliferate opportunities for sustainable participation and engagement alongside a multi-disciplinary team in order to support the Armed Forces Community to live well after service.
Please see the job description for more details.
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Due to high demand, we may close this vacancy early