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We have an exciting opportunity to join us as a Multi-Crime Team Leader at Victim Support Wiltshire, working 37.5 hours a week.
Do you want to make a difference every day?
Do you want to lead and inspire a team to achieve their goals, continually learn, and adapt to provide the best service for victims of crime?
Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?
If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off for your birthday & options to buy or sell annual leave
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes
- Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
About the Role:
This role is home-based, but will require extensive travel across Wiltshire and Swindon to attend in-person meetings and work from various community hubs. As the Wiltshire Team Leader you will:
- Ensure the delivery of excellent services to victims of crime and retain and develop contracts for services by supporting and managing operational staff
- Work collaboratively with the Operations Manager and management team, in order to achieve the implementation of work force plans and the development of the service to maximise positive outcomes for those that access the service
- Proactively promote the service, raise awareness of services & work with professionals collaboratively to improve the access to and quality of services
You will need:
- An understanding of the Criminal justice system and the impact of crime on victims and witnesses
- An understanding of legislation relating to equal opportunities and diversity, inclusivity, safeguarding and risk assessments
- A practical understanding of the requirement for confidentiality and safe working practice and maintenance of records in accordance with the Data Protection Act and other legal requirements
- Experience of working in a challenging and changing environment with an emphasis on customer focus and excellence in service delivery
- Demonstrable experience of providing crisis management, support and guidance in sometimes stressful and difficult situations to a team with a client service focus
- Excellent communication, negotiation and advisory skills, both written and verbal when interacting professionally with a range of agencies and individuals.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
About Us:
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We look forward to hearing from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.
If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
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Are you looking for a rewarding challenge?
Then join our experienced team supporting children and young people who have caring responsibilities for someone in their family due to disability, long-term illness, mental health, or drug or alcohol misuse. You’ll help deliver our Young Carers service across Southwark, so a car driver is preferred.
In this role, you will manage an existing caseload and new referrals, meeting with families and Young Carers to complete statutory assessments and create action plans. You‘ll provide support for Young Carers to reduce the impact of their caring role and improve their resilience, educational chances and wellbeing, through signposting to local services, in-school support, one-to-one sessions, and workshops.
There will be opportunities to work closely with schools, Children’s Services and other agencies to raise awareness, identify hidden Young Carers, and ensure Young Carer needs are understood and acted on.
You will need to be confident, approachable and self-motivated, with the ability to quickly establish rapport with children and young people. Applicants should have relevant experience of working or volunteering in education, health or social care, or be looking to start a career working with children or young people.
This is a part-time role, ideally working Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (including occasional early evenings). The role is 9 months fixed-term with a potential 3 month extension.
Make a difference now and for the future.
We offer our employees:
· Inclusive values-based environment
· Competitive remuneration package
· Workplace pension scheme
· Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
· Opportunities for hybrid working
· Benenden Health Care
· Death in Service Benefit
· Cycle to Work Scheme
· Employee Supported Volunteering scheme
· Development opportunities
· and more
Imago is committed to Safer Recruitment practices, and the post is subject to references and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Please either submit your CV with a short covering note, outlining your current salary, or visit our website for full details.
Imago recognises that many people in our society experience discrimination or lack of opportunity for reasons that are not fair. We aim to create a culture that respects and values each other’s differences, and see these differences as an asset, as they improve our ability to meet the needs of the organisations and people we work with. We proactively seek to increase opportunities for inclusion, and celebrate diversity across our organisation and within communities.
Imago recognises its duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of the children, young people and adults at risk who access its services or with whom it comes into contact.
Imago provides support and opportunities to people, families, and communities across Kent, East Sussex, Medway and South London



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Face-to-Face Private Site Performance Coach
Department: Fundraising
Hours: Full-Time
Location: London and areas surrounding London
Hourly Rate: £17.85 per/hour
Be a Driving Force for Change with Médecins Sans Frontières! Are you an inspirational leader and passionate advocate for humanitarian causes? Do you believe in the power of face-to-face fundraising to create real, lasting impact? If you thrive in motivating teams, leading with purpose and driving exceptional results, this is your opportunity to play a vital role in the life-changing work of Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) UK.
MSF is a world-renowned humanitarian organisation that provides emergency medical care where it’s needed most, responding to crises, conflicts and disasters across the globe. As a Face-to-Face Private Site Performance Coach, you will be at the heart of ensuring that the passionate individuals representing MSF are equipped to inspire and engage the public, securing the vital support that enables this crucial work to continue.
About the Role
This is more than a coaching role—it’s a chance to lead, inspire and empower a team of fundraisers to make a real difference. Working closely with the F2F Operations Coordinator, you will be responsible for improving the performance, motivation and overall success of MSF UK’s Face-to-Face Private Site fundraising team. By ensuring the highest ethical and professional standards, you will help secure life-saving funding and drive MSF’s mission forward.
Key Responsibilities
- Inspire and Develop Fundraisers: Lead from the front, providing hands-on coaching, training and mentorship to enhance skills and confidence.
- Maximise Performance and Impact: Monitor results, set targets and implement strategies to help fundraisers thrive.
- Lead with Passion: Be a role model by demonstrating powerful, ethical fundraising techniques that engage and inspire donors.
- Champion Ethical Fundraising: Ensure MSF’s fundraising aligns with safeguarding policies, GDPR and ethical standards.
- Build a Supportive and Motivated Team Culture: Foster an environment where fundraisers feel empowered, supported and driven to succeed.
- Logistical and Site Management: Assist in securing top-quality private fundraising sites, planning schedules and ensuring smooth operations.
- Shape the Future of the Team: Play a key role in recruiting, onboarding and developing new fundraisers.
- Drive Quality and Accountability: Organise mystery shopping exercises and performance reviews to uphold excellence.
- Step into Leadership When Needed: Deputise for the Operations Coordinator when required to ensure continuity and success.
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking a passionate and experienced leader with:
- A proven track record in F2F fundraising, coaching and leadership
- A deep understanding of ethical fundraising and compliance standards
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to inspire and engage teams
- A results-driven mindset with a history of exceeding targets
- A strong passion for humanitarian work and MSF’s life-saving mission
- The ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment
- Flexibility to travel across London and the UK, including some weekend work
- A solid grasp of safeguarding principles and best practices in F2F fundraising
Why Join Us?
- Make a Real Impact: Every conversation, every fundraiser you support, and every donation secured helps MSF deliver critical medical aid.
- Lead with Purpose: Play a vital role in shaping the success of MSF’s fundraising efforts and the careers of fundraisers.
- Grow Your Career: Gain valuable leadership experience and advance in the field of fundraising and team management.
- Be Part of a Passionate Community: Work alongside driven individuals who share a commitment to making a difference.
Hybrid Working
This role requires at least three days per week on-site, ensuring you can support and motivate fundraisers in real time while maintaining flexibility in your schedule.
Apply Now! This is your opportunity to turn your passion into action. Be part of an organisation that is saving lives and delivering humanitarian aid where it’s needed most. If you are ready to inspire, lead and create meaningful change, apply today!
Send through your CV and a cover letter telling us how your experience and passion makes you the perfect fit for this role!
Communications Specialist
We are looking for an enthusiastic Communications Specialist ready to work in a fast-paced and exciting work environment who can easily grasp and communicate impact to different audiences.
This is a remote working role.
Position: Communications Specialist
Location: Remote
Salary: £32 - £35k per annum
Hours: Full Time
Contract: 2 years fixed term with likelihood of becoming permanent
Closing Date: Monday 28 April 2025, 9am UTC
The Role
As Communications Specialist, you will draft compelling content for different audiences and support the Head of Communications and Membership and the Communications Lead to implement the communications and social media strategy.
Key areas of responsibility include:
· Coordination across the team and external stakeholders
· Content generation
· Drive efficiency and continuous improvement
· Use relationships for change
· Visual identity
The role is currently fixed term with likelihood of becoming a permanent role.
About You
You will be an excellent coordinator to help drive efficiency, input from across the team, and external stakeholders, helping to meet time-bound communications. You will be an exceptional writer across different platforms and a strategic thinker. You will love the opportunities that come with working in an entrepreneurial environment and across a friendly and busy team.
You will have experience of:
· Working in a communications role or another relevant field.
· Excellent project management, coordination and organisational skills.
· Creating compelling communications, particularly for digital (website, newsletter and social media).
· Communicating well with external suppliers and partners, including funders.
· Designing and implementing communications plans which have delivered impact, which map relevant audiences and develop messages that resonate with them.
· Project managing high-profile moments for organisations (for events, research or campaigns).
About the Organisation
Join a leading global membership organisation that brings together over 200 consumer organisations in more than 100 countries to empower and champion the rights of consumers.
Working with Members and partners from government, business and civil society across national borders, the organisation addresses systemic global issues that impact people in the marketplace – safeguarding rights amidst rapid digitalisation, driving consumer empowerment in the shift towards sustainable living, delivering a fair and safe financial system and more. Working here provides the opportunity to build solutions and partnerships to address the foremost marketplace issues and opportunities at global scale.
Employee Benefits
Employee salary and benefits are offered in line with the statutory requirements in effect for the regional location that the applicant resides in. This includes co-working spaces (up to 2 days at Regus offices) and an allowance for the pension scheme if the individual is hired through Globalization Partners, an international recruitment partner. Holiday entitlement will be specific to each location and will be dependent on the public holidays available in the location.
The role is with an equal opportunities employer with a policy to ensure that no job applicant or employee should receive less favourable treatment on any grounds not relevant to good employment practice.
Other roles you may have experience of could include Digital Communication Officer, Communications Officer, Marketing Specialist/Officer, Digital Communication Specialists, Marketing and Communications Specialist.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
The Team:
The Global Safeguarding Team work together with business delivery units to manage and mitigate safeguarding risks across the organisation.
This role is specifically focused to support the Cultural Engagement (CE) business unit and has a dotted line to the Cultural Engagement Operations team. CE brings together our work in arts, education, English & School Education and research. With a workforce of approximately 1000 globally and an income in 2023/24 of over £230 million, CE delivers impact through research and insight, sector engagement, policy dialogue and a mixed portfolio of commercial and non-commercial work globally.
The purpose of the CE Operations function is to set and support an operating environment that enables CE to efficiently deliver the CE global business plan. It focuses on enabling teams to embed ways of working, good practice, continual improvement and to demonstrate compliance.
The Role:
As Safeguarding Manager, you will lead the implementation of the British Council safeguarding framework and resources across all Cultural Engagement programme delivery and ensure practice is aligned with the global Safeguarding policy and strategy.
As part of this, you will lead the development of fit for purpose resources that can be practically and usefully embedded within the Cultural engagement project/programme lifecycle.
The role is to provide proactive safeguarding advice, consultation and as required, direction and assistance across Cultural Engagement global delivery, ensuring that British Council Safeguarding policies, procedures, tools/resources and protocols are appropriately embedded and adhered to within all activities and programmes.
The role is to promote a positive and proactive organisational safeguarding culture which creates a safe environment for children and adults who come into contact with the British Council. You will ensure the management control and data system is effectively managed and data shared and used intelligently to manage risk.
Accountabilities:
As part of promoting safeguarding the role holder will be required to:
- Embed and manage the overall framework and resources which provide guidance and support for CE programme managers so that they can confidently use them across the programme lifecycle
- Ensure safeguarding due diligence as per requirements of the FCDO – with special referenced to PSEAH – Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment
- Embed safeguarding into programme design and bids to clients.
- Initiate and deliver programmes safely by reducing risk and assisting with the management of any incidents in a professional way linked to agreed global safeguarding risk thresholds.
- Close programmes and conduct lessons learnt to inform new programme design.
- Manage and lead a safeguarding community of practice of experienced programme managers who support the development and maintenance of the safeguarding framework and resources to ensure it responds to the various needs of different sectors, clients and geographies.
- Provide support and advice to a wide range of Cultural Engagement stakeholders, including regional/country portfolio and program and safeguarding leads, as required in relation to British Council activity and risk management, ensuring Safeguarding requirements are understood, measure compliance, share best practice; ensure alignment of approaches and where appropriate co-ordinate messaging in line with the wider corporate and global safeguarding team.
- Based on the British Council global safeguarding case management policy, provide support and guidance to global cultural engagement staff to report and manage incident-based risks.
There will also be collaboration with an extended team consisting of Cultural Engagement teams covering Risk, Internal Communications, Media, Employee Relations and Reward, Contract Management and Legal.
Requirements of the role:
• Experience of working in an international development context and in an international (matrix) organization
• A sound knowledge of international safeguarding standards and service delivery within statutory and non-statutory settings
• Experience of creating, managing and implementing safeguarding frameworks and tools for project and programme management
• Delivering effective safeguarding engagement and learning initiatives
Closing Date: Applications will close at 23:59 on Tuesday 22nd April 2025 UK Time.
Interviews will be held around the first week of May.
You must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application.
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We're seeking an experienced and inspirational leader to Chair our Independent Advisory Group (IAG) whose role is to provide independent advice to the Travalyst Board and Secretariat on the delivery of Travalyst’s strategy. As Chair, you'll provide independent strategic guidance, critical insights, and expert advice to shape Travalyst’s initiatives and impact. This role requires a commitment of approximately 1-2 days per month over an initial two-year term (with the possibility of renewal).
Your Impact
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Set the IAG’s agenda and priorities, in close collaboration with the Travalyst CEO and Board Chair.
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Chair a minimum of six virtual meetings per year, bringing all IAG Members together to share learning and provide strategic business updates; ensuring that divergent opinions are heard and respected, and that the group forms a collective view when needed.
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Ensure that the IAG’s advice is timely, relevant, and delivered appropriately to the Board and/or Secretariat.
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Attending Travalyst Board meetings to give updates on IAG activities, performance and learnings (likely 1-2 per year).
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Attending Travalyst’s Annual Convening (likely 2 days per year, usually in Europe).
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Regular strategy and operations meetings with the Secretariat and Travalyst COO.
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Regular status meetings and 1:1 check-ins with IAG Members.
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Regular status meetings with the Travalyst Secretariat.
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Ad hoc meetings, calls, reading/ document reviews, and email exchanges.
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Be accountable for the performance of the IAG.
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Champion Travalyst’s work externally.
About the IAG
Our IAG is comprised of a global group of some of the world’s leading travel and sustainability experts. The role of the IAG is to provide independent advice to the Travalyst Board and Secretariat on the delivery of Travalyst’s strategy. Its primary remit is the expert review of Travalyst’s product roadmaps, including impact evaluation. In addition, the IAG’s proactive advice is invited on any topic, including Travalyst’s strategy and theory of change.
The IAG currently has six members, appointed as a core group of experts with a systemic view of travel and tourism. We expect this group to grow to 8-10 members during 2025/6, to fill specific gaps in expertise. IAG Members are appointed by the Secretariat, in consultation with the IAG Chair.
Where needed, the IAG may form a task group (including external subject matter experts) with a clear, time-bound remit. External subject matter experts are appointed by the Secretariat, in consultation with the IAG Chair.
The IAG sets its agenda and priorities through close collaboration between the IAG Chair, Travalyst CEO, and Travalyst Board Chair. It is accountable to its Terms of Reference, which are approved by the Board.
Who you are
You are a visionary leader passionate about sustainability and global travel transformation.
You bring:
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Exceptional people and leadership skills, with a talent for managing nuanced discussion, driving consensus, and building trust.
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Strategic business acumen and proven experience guiding high-impact advisory groups.
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Strong understanding of the travel and tourism space is preferable, to inform robust decisions on complex and nuanced topics.
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A neutral stance with no current ties or conflicts with our coalition partners.
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Strong credibility and network within sustainability, travel, or related sectors.
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Commitment to fostering collaborative, inclusive discussions and outcomes.
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An affinity for the vision and mission of Travalyst, and an appetite to navigate the tensions inherent in driving system change and bringing stakeholders on the journey.
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Proficiency in English language and able to chair in English.
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Ability to attend meetings during EU-compatible business hours.
Ideally, you have one or more of the following:
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Strong chairing experience, particularly of groups with divergent and nuanced opinions.
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Existing profile and credibility with sustainability stakeholders, in line with the ambition and future scale of Travalyst.
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Good knowledge of, and networks across the global travel and tourism industry, or sustainability data technology, or similar industry.
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Good knowledge of research methods, and the ability to discern robust arguments made from research.
Support available to you as IAG Chair
Operational support from the Secretariat will include:
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Ensuring the smooth operational running of the IAG to deliver its agenda, priorities and roadmap.
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Preparing, supporting and debriefing IAG meetings, and managing records of key advice and decisions.
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Leading recruitment and onboarding of new IAG Members and/or subject matter experts.
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Monitoring IAG governance processes and performance, and making recommendations for improving processes.
Honorarium
The IAG Chair will be offered an annual honorarium, in recognition of the critical role played by the IAG and the time commitment required for full participation and leadership.
Additionally, pre-approved reasonable out-of-pocket expenses can be reimbursed, where required.
Equalities
Travalyst promotes a diverse and inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and experience, and we will make reasonable adjustments where necessary to enable people with particular needs or requirements to work with us. Please add any recruitment adjustment requests to your application, as well as notifying our team of your pronouns. We also welcome applications from people who come from communities that are directly affected by the impacts of travel and tourism. We want everyone who works with us to feel respected, valued and able to contribute at the highest level.
Join Us
This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause while providing strategic leadership and critical insights. If you have the expertise, passion, and 1-2 days per month to dedicate, we invite you to seize this opportunity to shape the future of travel sustainability. Help us make travel a lasting force for good.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Applicants who are based in the UK, EU, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) are welcome to apply. Please note, however, that the listed salary is in reference to UK based applicants.
Background:
Amna means safe in Arabic - representing the core of our work - supporting communities and frontline workers to bring non-clinical mental health support to every person affected by war, conflict and displacement. At Amna, our core values of respect, understanding, curiosity and connection guide everything we do. Our mission is to build community capacity for healing. Our vision is a world where refugees can determine their future unbounded by the impacts of conflict and displacement.
We partner with local organisations and institutions working with displaced communities to set up psychosocial healing services in which individuals and groups can discover and connect to practices that promote their healing and wellbeing. We invest in and train people within these organisations to provide this support, and we help partners build psychosocial interventions in collaboration with refugee communities – all with a values-based, trauma-sensitive and identity-informed approach.
Our partnerships are not limited. We connect partners through our global healing network of peer organisations to exchange learnings and enhance their practices as the network strives to support forcibly displaced communities around the world.
Safeguarding:
The role-holder will have experience working according to ethical and good practice safeguarding principles. They will be expected to adhere to and promote Amna’s Child and Vulnerable Adult Safeguarding Policies as they will be involved and responsible for programmes working with children and vulnerable groups in different settings.
How Will You Make a Difference?
Amna is seeking a compassionate and experienced Arabic speaking facilitator to join Amna’s team of trainers, with therapeutic/clinical background. As a Trainer & Facilitator your responsibilities will involve delivering training sessions and group facilitation to support and create learning spaces for training participants on themes centred around trauma and identity informed psychosocial healing care with displaced communities. The role holder is expected to work on multiple responses, and will lead Amna’s Gaza and Syria responses, while working closely with Arabic speaking team members.
Amna’s identity and trauma informed approach is centred around community healing practices with communities that aim to restore participants sense of safety, belonging, agency and joy. Amna services are co-created with the communities being worked with and we prioritise refugee participation and leadership in service design and delivery wherever possible.
The role holders need to have experience working with communities affected by adversity, including displacement, war and conflict, poverty, abuse or marginalisation. Given the nature of Amna’s work in emergency settings with displaced communities, applicants need to be comfortable working in environments where there is uncertainty, change and exposure to distress.
Specifically, successful candidates will have a strong experience in following areas:
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Work with children and families in an emergency context;
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Therapeutic experience – Individual and Groups;
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Community work experience;
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Designing and delivering trainings across different context;
Amna will train role holders in Amna’s training and facilitation approach.
Responsibilities include:
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To deliver high quality, interactive trainings in person and online.
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To lead on Amna’s Gaza and Syria responses, working closely with a diverse, cross-cultural team and partners.
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To develop Amna’s training materials including engaging content, structure, visuals and activities.
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To provide ongoing support to Amna’s training participants from a range of countries on how to set up safe, community healing spaces with displaced communities.
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To facilitate learning and support groups for Amna training participants.
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To coordinate the preparation and delivery of in person and online trainings.
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Outside of Amna’s trainings, to maintain engagement with Amna’s training participants to share and exchange learning.
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Travel to various countries to visit, train and observe partner organisations.
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To work in collaboration with all departments within Amna to achieve Amna’s objectives.
Qualifications and Experience:
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Minimum three years of experience working therapeutically with communities affected by adversities.
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Minimum three years of experience delivering therapeutically informed community programmes in emergency or acute contexts using creative tools.
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Experience working in a therapeutically informed way, e.g. working with sensitivity to the needs and experiences of the communities worked with.
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Comfortable working in English – spoken and written.
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Comfortable in designing and delivering content in Arabic.
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Confident computer skills, especially in Microsoft Office and PowerPoint.
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Able and willing to travel for work (if you have travel restrictions to some countries, please notify us in your application).
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Right to work in the country of residency.
Desirable:
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Life or work experience with refugee or/and displaced communities.
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Education or experience in psychology, social studies such as community work, social work, intercultural education, or creative healing practices.
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Therapeutic training (minimum 2 years training).
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Work experience coordinating / project management role.
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Experience in delivering trainings to groups with mixed genders, languages, cultures, ethnicities, religions, (dis)abilities.
Work Location and Environment
This role is a remote job opportunity, and open to applicants in the UK, EU, Middle East and EMEA region.
Amna offers a hybrid working environment to its employees allowing for a blend of remote and in-person work.
Please note that the nature of working environment and hybrid schedule may be adjusted as per the organisation’s evolving needs.
Remuneration Package
At Amna we are committed to attracting and retaining top talent by offering competitive compensation and benefit packages. We believe in rewarding talent and expertise at a level that corresponds with the local market conditions, ensuring that all our team members are fairly compensated for their skills and contributions.
In compliance with international standards, Amna utilizes a global payroll provider to ensure seamless and efficient compensation processes for our diverse team.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Amna is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents.
As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disabilities status.
Applications are strongly encouraged from people with personal or family lived experience as refugees and displacement, especially individuals from Palestine or individuals with experience working on living in Palestine.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Purposeful vision. Agile planning. Steadfast persistence.
Fundraising Strategy Manager
£46,000 - £51,000 plus
Reports to: Head of Audience & Strategy
Directorate: ?MFE
Contract: ?Permanent
Hours: ?35 hours per week (Open to flexible working requests)
Location: ?Stratford, high-flex (1-2 days per week in office)
Closing date: 25 April 2025
This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found, therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment. Please let us know if there is anything about the recruitment process that you would like to discuss, in particular if there are any changes or adjustments that would make it easier for you to apply. Please contact or 020 3469 8400 as soon as possible.
Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.
Interview date: Week commencing 5 May
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.
In this brand new role you will support the development of an ambitious, supporter-led mass audience strategy that drives sustainable contribution growth over the long-term. Contribute to a step-change in making MFE become a truly audience-centric directorate, working to ensure our strategy delivers amazing journeys and experiences to our audiences, driving engagement & increasing lifetime value.
In a lively, vibrant working environment, you'll discover something new every day, whether it's a new connection, a new method of engagement or a talent you never knew you had. You'll also be surrounded by people who are as dedicated to beating cancer as you are.
What will I be doing?
Support the development of the audience strategy, working alongside colleagues to deliver strategic projects and programmes of work from initial scoping through to making recommendations
Identify key strategic questions and decisions and drive clarity on project scope
Perform analysis to explore the strategic questions, including qualitative and quantitative research
Commission primary research where required
Synthesise conclusions into clear and actionable business recommendations
Work with the Planning & Change team in AS&C to support the development of implementation plans for the audience strategy, including setting annual priorities/ targets and managing prioritisation decisions
Work with the Planning & Change team in AS&C to support MFE quarterly business performance reviews to drive alignment with the audience strategy and ensure prioritisation and investment decisions deliver on overall strategic goals
Collaborate with the Data, Insight and Performance department to ensure strategic analysis is informed by audience, market and business insight
Contribute to writing impactful papers and presentations for a variety of stakeholder groups, including MFE SLT
Contribute to an outward-looking culture, helping identify and understand shifts in the external landscape and their strategic implications
Deliver ad hoc strategic projects in priority areas, including supporting the Head of Audience & Strategy to respond to EB/ Strategy Board requests
What are we looking for?
Ability to approach problems in a structured way, utilising data analysis, sound financial and business acumen, and logical reasoning to support conclusions
Ability to interpret and explain information clearly, and in a way that delivers actionable insight
A strategic thinker, interpreting complex information, putting it in context and having a clear view of the "big picture"
Able and willing to challenge the status quo
Strong project management and planning skills and will be comfortable with working flexibly and in a rapidly changing working environment, incl. ability to set and manage own workload and priorities
A lateral and creative thinker, showing flair and imagination in tackling complex tasks using own initiative
Well developed interpersonal skills and be able to interact confidently with stakeholders and colleagues, maintaining positive relationships
Key knowledge and experience:
Ability to approach problems in a structured way, utilising data analysis, sound financial and business acumen, and logical reasoning to support conclusions
Ability to interpret and explain information clearly, and in a way that delivers actionable insight
A strategic thinker, interpreting complex information, putting it in context and having a clear view of the "big picture"
Able and willing to challenge the status quo
Strong project management and planning skills and will be comfortable with working flexibly and in a rapidly changing working environment, incl. ability to set and manage own workload and priorities
A lateral and creative thinker, showing flair and imagination in tackling complex tasks using own initiative
Well developed interpersonal skills and be able to interact confidently with stakeholders and colleagues, maintaining positive relationships
Key knowledge and experience:
Numerate, financially literate and comfortable with data analysis
Previous experience of developing (or significantly influencing the development of) strategy at pace (could have been gained through a variety of different roles e.g. management consulting, in-house strategy, insight, strategic planning, business analysis, project/ product management etc)
Previous experience of and interest in one or more relevant areas - e.g. fundraising/not for profits, customer experience, consumer insight, strategic planning - gained through a previous role and/or consulting or equivalent experience.
Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.
Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination
Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism
Human: Act to have a positive impact on people
Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively
We're looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.
If you're interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience, we'd still love to hear from you.
What will I gain?
We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.
You can explore our benefits by visiting our .
How do I apply?
We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively.
Owing to the nature of this position, any offer of employment for this role will be subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check. (To be included if applicable)
For more information on this career opportunity please or contact us at .
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Job Title: Finance Officer
Job Description
Job purpose
You will be responsible for managing the financial transactions of the organisation. Working closely with the Finance Manager to ensure all financial systems are implemented effectively while ensuring data integrity and compliance with accounting standards. In addition, you will assist the Finance Manager in maintaining a functional and safe office environment in accordance with employment and health and safety laws.
Key duties:
Financial:
Accounts Payable
- Manage the day-to-day accounts payable activity to support the organisation's short-term obligations owed to its creditors or suppliers, including but not limited to:
- Utilise cloud-based software to manage supplier invoice activity.
- Dealing with external creditor and supplier queries.
- Assisting the Finance Manager with supplier contract renewals.
- Manage and reconcile expense activity across all business cards utilising cloud-based software where appropriate.
- Resolve accounting discrepancies.
Account Receivable
- Manage the day-to-day accounts receivable activity between the organisation and its clients, customers, and donors, including but not limited to:
- Process all incoming post and utilise the CRM database to record any fundraising income.
- Ensure cheques are deposited weekly in accordance with finance policy and procedures.
- Ensure accurate billing for goods or services, not including those related to healthcare.
- Reconcile incoming payments against all invoices.
Month End and Period End
- Assist the Finance Manager in the preparation of accurate monthly, quarterly, and yearly accounts by performing activities including but not limited to:
- Auditing and correcting where necessary the accounting allocation of transactional detail in accounting software.
- Monitor and audit aged debtors and creditors- correcting errors, reconciling unallocated payments, and chasing missing invoices where needed.
- Utilise the CRM database to calculate and submit the monthly gift aid return and perform the journal entry into accounting software.
Payroll Administration
- Collate salary transactional data from payroll reports, update payroll apportionment sheet and prepare journal for entry into accounting software.
Participate in Finance Audits
- Maintain records at a level which meets the needs of external auditors. Assist the Finance Manager in the preparation of document evidence and be on hand to assist during the field week section of the external audit.
Office Duties
- Assist the Finance Manager in various office duties including but not limited to:
- Monitoring office supply levels and replenish where necessary.
- Maintaining the organisation's small asset register.
Other duties
- To maintain a high level of confidentiality at all times throughout all duties and responsibilities
- Attend and contribute constructively to meetings as required.
- Positively promote the work and activities of Action for M.E. at all times.
- Keep up-to-date with best practice and comply with relevant legislation and regulatory requirements, working within the organisation’s policies and procedures and ensure that good practice is observed.
- Undertake any other reasonable activity in line with the responsibilities of the post as requested by the Finance Manager, Chief Executive or any other member of the Senior Leadership Team.
Person specification
Qualifications
- Relevant qualifications or demonstrable experience relevant to the job role
Experience and Knowledge
- Experience in finance administration.
- Working knowledge of data protection requirements relevant to the role
- Track record of delivering results and team support
- Demonstrable administrative skills with attention to detail
- Knowledge of accounting principles (desirable)
- Experience of working with Sage (desirable)
- Experience of using databases (preferably Raiser’s Edge; desirable)
Skills and Behaviours
- Accuracy, numeracy and an attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills with people from a range of backgrounds at all levels in an organisation including good telephone manner
- Ability to learn on the job
- Able to work methodically, managing and prioritising a varied workload
- Ability to use own initiative and work well in a team
- Ability to use own initiative, work independently and to work well in a team
- Flexible and adaptable approach
- Strong MS Office skills including the ability to use Word, Excel, databases and web-related programmes and software
Attitudes
- Perseverance
- Enthusiasm
- Integrity
- Openness
- Compassionate
- Courageous
- Resilient
Key Competencies
- Effective communicator
- Collaborative
- Values-based approach
Our mission is to improve the lives of people affected by ME. Better meeting their needs today while taking action to secure change for tomorrow.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Finance and Admin Manager
Do you want to work for a vibrant and established, award-winning civil society organisation with a national profile?
We are looking for a Finance and Admin Manager to join this innovative, brave and creative team.
Position: Finance and Admin Manager
Location: Cross Green, Leeds
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: Grade 7 SCP 26 - £34,082 - £37,810 (with a pay award pending of minimum 7% in May 25)
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: The provision of workplace wellbeing support and activities, hybrid working where the role allows, flexible working and a range of family friendly policies and free parking.
Closing Date: Tuesday 29th April 2025 at 5pm
Interview Date: Wednesday 13th May 2025
The Role
As the Finance and Admin Manager your role will be crucial in ensuring the financial health of the organisation, enabling sustainability and increasing the ability to address the inequalities faced by communities in areas such as homes, health, education, employment, financial, and social inclusion.
You will oversee the delivery and management of day to day financial processes, you will also work alongside the administration team to enhance and develop our processes, enabling the team to offer a centralised approach to administrative support across the organisation.
You will be responsible for the production of quarterly management accounts, an annual budget and contribute to continued efforts to improve sustainability.
As a key member of the management team, you will be responsible for fostering a positive and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration, innovation and excellence in all aspects of the organisations work. Your leadership and strategic vision will be essential in driving the success of the organisation and improving the lives of those it serves.
About You
You will be confident to work in a busy, fast paced, community facing environment that is committed to person-centred working, with active listening skills and an empathetic approach. You will be resilient and adaptable, and enjoy working in a role with competing priorities and deadlines.
Knowledge and experience;
• Experience of working in finance
• Experience in a more senior finance role
• Have some experience in an administration role using a wide variety of systems
• Have some experience of working in a strategic role contributing to the ongoing development of organisational strategy
• Have some experience of working with communities or people experiencing discrimination and stigma
• Good working knowledge of accounting software – ideally Quickboooks
• Good working knowledge of budgeting and financial management in the charity sector
• Have some experience of line managing a small team
PLEASE NOTE: CV’s will not be accepted for this role, you will be redirected through to the charity’s website where you will need to complete their application form
About the Organisation
Join an established and award-winning civil society organisation with a national profile, that is recognised as being innovative, brave and creative. The overall aim is to improve quality of life for Gypsies and Travellers through addressing inequalities in homes, health, education, and employment, financial and social inclusion. The charity run a number of community facing and strategic projects to achieve its aims including advocacy, community development and youth work. Those who access these services and activities are called members.
You may have experience in roles and areas such as Finance, Admin, Administration, Finance and Administration, Finance Manager, Admin Manager, Administration Manager, Finance and Administration Manager, Financial Controller, Finance and Operations Manager.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
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Family Support Worker
£23,000 pa + benefits (including 25 days annual leave, company car and pension)
This roles covers Thames Valley and the surrounding area.
Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity is going through an exciting time where we are growing, with the aim of reaching more families in need.
About the role:
We are looking to appoint a Family Support Worker to deliver high-quality family support services as part of our Thames Valley Team.
Reporting to the Family Support Manager and working in partnership with health, education, and social care professionals, you will take responsibility for providing needs-led emotional, social, and practical support to families where a child/young person has a life threatening or terminal illness.
Having worked in a stressful and emotional environment you will have a genuine interest in building supportive relationships and helping people; and having provided bereavement support to families, you understand processes of grief, loss, and change - and how best to help others deal with its impact.
Location:
This role covers Thames Valley and surrounding areas. The role does require travel, however you have the freedom to plan your own diary around the demands of both the families you are working with, your team, and also any personal appointments you may need to attend.
What we’re looking for:
· An experienced child health, education or social care professional - applications will be particularly welcome from those who have worked in a community environment and those with a recognised qualification in education, health or social care.
· A warm, inclusive approach to achieving goals quickly and correctly.
· Practiced in child protection, information sharing and the rules around data protection - you lead by example, drawing on your own professional experience and working within established guidelines.
· Practical and people-oriented - you will thrive working at a fast pace whilst maintaining accuracy and be a confident user of IT (including MSOffice)
· A persuasive and open communicator, you will work collaboratively with your team and volunteers to ensure delivery of a high-quality service and support fundraising colleagues by writing case studies and family updates
· A practical knowledge of diversity issues affecting children, young people, and their families – aware that being responsive to others needs and concerns, is essential.
What we offer:
We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees. If you’d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, please visit our website. More information can also be found in our Candidate Pack.
We also have a fantastic learning and development programme - the Anne Harris skills development programme - in which we aim to provide a high level of training and development opportunities for all staff, so you are able to perform to the best of your ability, achieve individual and team objectives aligned to Rainbow Trusts strategic plan, supporting staff to be the best they can be, and feel a valued member of a high performing organisation.
Our Family Support Workers are given the opportunity to complete a number of diverse training courses in their first 12 months, including but not limited to: Mental Health First Aid, Makaton, counselling skills, and Introduction to Play.
The programme aims to provide a building block for you to individually tailor your own learning and development needs, with all family support workers having a foundation level of skills within their first year.
How to apply:
To apply please visit our website via the link.
Interview dates: Interview Dates to be confirmed.
Interviews will take place via Teams or in person with a date to be confirmed. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful.
There will be a requirement for flexible working and a full current driver’s licence to accommodate the team and family need. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.
Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.
Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation. Registered Charity No: 1070532
Circa £60,000 (depending on experience) plus competitive benefits
Do you want to make a difference?
The RAF Benevolent Fund is the leading welfare charity for the RAF. Every year we make a real difference to over 40,000 people who benefit from our services. Working at the Fund is more than sitting at your desk ad in this role you will have the opportunity to be part of our RAF Family. Alongside helping our beneficiaries, we also get to hang out with Spitfires and Typhoons, take part in a Dambusters bike ride, attend events like Royal Ascot, the Chelsea Flower Show, and the Bomber Command Memorial Service. Every day you will make a difference and play your part in changing the lives of others and helping people in the RAF Family get through the toughest of times.
It doesn’t matter how long someone served or when. If they were part of the RAF, they and their family are part of our RAF Family. We will always be here to support them when they need it most.
Join the RAF Family and play your part in making a difference.
Do you want to play a part in what we do?
People are at the heart of what we do. Together we:
· Help reduce social isolation and loneliness among veterans.
· We support ill or injured men and women to have a safe place to call home, a home that meets their specific needs.
· We fund youth services on stations to provide clubs and activities for the children of serving personnel who move every few years.
· We provide grants to help with the cost of living. But this is just a few of the ways we help.
We are looking for an experienced finance professional, preferably with charity sector experience, who has strong leadership skills to lead the Finance function and play a key role in ensuring the Fund delivers excellent financial management. You will be responsible for the leadership of the Finance team and delivering financial expertise essential to the organisation’s ability to steward finances properly, make sound decisions, comply with regulations & standards and manage risk.
To be suitable for this role, you will be a qualified accountant with strong leadership, technical and people skills. You will have the experience to support a finance function that is motivated, adds value to the work of the Fund, and is strategically influential and important. You will be innovative and solutions focused, used to working in a collaborative, business partnering environment and able to nurture a high-performing team. You will be able to work flexibly in a busy environment. You will also share the values of our organisation.
The role will be office based at our London HQ, with a minimum of three days working in the office per week. The successful candidate for this role will need to prove they have the right to work in the UK.
To apply, please click on this link and send your CV, together with a cover letter detailing why you believe you are suitable for this role, providing examples of how you meet the job profile when you apply through our recruitment portal.
If you have any queries regarding the role, please email the address on the recruitment portal page.
The closing date for applications is Tuesday 22nd April 2025, 5:00pm.
Please note that due to the high number of applications expected, only candidates shortlisted for interview will be notified.
A copy of the Fund’s Candidate Privacy Notice can be found on our website. As an equal opportunities employer, the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. The Fund takes safeguarding seriously, and appropriate background checks will be completed. You can find out more about our commitment to safeguarding on our website. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the Fund.
The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is a Registered Charity (No. 1081009).
Our vision is that everyone in our RAF Family – veterans, serving personnel and their families – gets support in their hour of need.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About the project
The proposed service Kineara aims to provide is a Community-Based Housing Advice and Support Service for lone parents living in TA (Temporary Accommodation) and to provide a prevented service that advice and support lone parents living in PRS and social rented accommodation, where their tenancies is insecure.
This service will address urgent housing concerns, provide essential advice, and offer tailored, intensive support for those with complex needs. The project will focus on delivering maximum reach through our outreach while maintaining smaller 1:1 caseload for high-needs cases.
About the role
We are looking for an experienced, motivated and compassionate community -based housing advice and support worker. This role involves conducting community drop- in surgeries which will be delivered across Lambeth Schools, Children’s Centres, Community Groups, GP practices and
Housing Advice Surgeries offering face-to-face housing advice, legal support (where necessary), and signposting to additional service.
You will have experience of working with families and individuals with complex needs. You will be an enthusiastic person who has empathy, patience, and a non-judgmental approach to working with clients and who thrives when working independently with a passion to support change. You will have excellent interpersonal skills, knowledge of housing policies and tenants' rights, experience of delivering holistic support, be a solution-minded thinker, have a good understanding of strength-based approaches and be able work committing to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of work. To work as part of a team and independently, the roles require you to think creatively and use the resources around you effectively.
Strong partnerships will be essential to the project’s success. Building on relationships developed through the Homeward consortium, you will work closely with local schools, Lambeth Council, children’s centres, community organisations, and legal advisors to ensure meaningful signposting and wraparound support for families.
The successful candidate will work with clients to identify their needs and offer tailored solutions to help them achieve sustainable housing outcomes. In this role, you will be working in partnership with community organisations and the council to coordinate tailored support for each client to address their housing issues. The objective of the programme is to provide advice and support to clients who have problems related to their housing and to improve wellbeing and awareness of tenancy rights and housing polices.
About Kineara
Kineara is a unique community interest company and Charity that supports people in poverty across London who facing barriers to housing, employment and education. We break down barriers, provide holistic support for families, vulnerable adults, and school pupils, and deliver intensive one-to-one interventions to those in need of extra help through challenging times. We use holistic, trauma-informed methods, partnership working and a flexible, non-judgemental approach that puts the needs of those we work with first.
Breaking barriers to secure housing, education and employment

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior IDVA to join the Specialist Services team in Bedfordshire, working 30 hours a week. This is a fixed term contract until 31st March 2026. This role will be hybrid and be located within Bedford Borough.
Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change and improvement for those who need it?
Do you have resilience and adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?
If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off for your birthday & options to buy or sell annual leave
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes
- Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
About this role:
This role supports the service across Bedford Borough. As a Team Leader for the Specialist Services team you will:
- Offer a consistent representative for the twice weekly MARAC
- Be a SPOC for the Front Door - giving advice and support around queries/ concerns about DA
- Carry a reduced caseload
- Support the Safe & Together model
- have line manage responsibilities including Bedford Borough IDVA
You will need:
- A qualification as an IDVA or ISAC
- Experience of developing and maintaining partnerships and pathways within a multi-agency and legislative framework
- Knowledge of legislation relating to equal opportunities and diversity, safeguarding and risk assessments
- Practical understanding of the requirement for confidentiality and safe working practice and maintenance of files in accordance with the Data Protection Act and other legal requirements
- Experience of working in a challenging and changing environment with an emphasis on customer focus and excellence in service delivery
- Demonstrable experience of providing crisis management, support and guidance in sometimes stressful and difficult situations to a team with a client service focus
- Have excellent communication, negotiation and advisory skills, both written and verbal when interacting with a range of agencies and individuals
- Work without direct supervision, prioritise work and deal with competing or conflicting demands/ needs and interests in an organised and methodical manner
- Gather, analyse and use information and evidence from different sources to solve problems and report on data quality and compliance
- Sound IT expertise with the ability to use a range of software including: Word, Excel and Case Management systems
- Self-aware and committed to own continuous development
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
About Us:
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website, and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We looking forward to hearing from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.
If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
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Food and Beverage Manager
Reference: APR20254453
Location: Sherwood and Budby South
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £27,123.00 - £28,956.00 Per Annum
Benefits: Pension, Life Assurance and Annual Leave
Introduction
We are looking for an enthusiastic, confident and highly organised individual to take on the role of Food and Beverage Manager at our Sherwood Forest nature reserve.
The café is located in our award winning visitor centre, situated is an ancient landscape alive with nature, history and folklore. Today it is a magical destination visited by people from across the globe, home to the enduring legend of Robin Hood and the famous Major Oak, estimated to be more than 1,000 years old.
We care for over 450 hectares of ancient wood pasture and rolling heathland which is home to thousands of species of bird, insect, mammal, fungi, tree and plant. Wooded for centuries and once part of a vast royal hunting ground, for the 350,000 people who come to visit each year it is an incredible place to visit!
What's the role about?
Supporting the Assistant Food and Beverage Manager in the delivery of an exemplar customer experience, maximising income streams and effectively managing costs to deliver optimal net contribution, whilst ensuring a high level of legislative compliance.
Working at Sherwood Forest Reserve, you'll compliment the unique and fascinating visitor experience offer inspiring our visitors to support nature conservation now and in the future. Working with the Assistant Food and Beverage Manager, and a team of Centre Assistants, you'll be responsible for delivering the café's menu offer and driving income, ensuring consistent high customer service and delivery. Excellent staff management and organisational skills will be required to manage the weekly rota effectively and a keen eye for managing budgets and costs are essential to manage costs and margins to maintain profit.
Working as part of the catering team, we need someone who is enthusiastic and hard working and is determined to make a success of the catering operation.
The Food and Beverage Manager will:
• Complete back of house and front of house operation alongside the team
• Support delivery of exceptional customer care.
• Proactively support the delivery of net contribution targets through effective budgetary management and resource planning.
• Proactively support the effective delivery of defined standard operating procedures.
• To proactively support the effective delivery of all administrative tasks within defined timeframes.
• Responsible for effective management of food safety and health and safety, adhering to RSPB procedures.
• Proactively support in the management and leadership of team members.
• Deputise in the absence of the Food and Beverage Manager.
• Ensure the café is commercially merchandised according to the agreed layout and stock levels are appropriate.
• Ensure all catering administration, operating processes, security, food hygiene and health and safety adhere to RSPB procedures.
Essential skills, knowledge and experience:
• GCSE Maths and English or equivalent
• Level 2 Food Hygiene
• An understanding of budgets and delivery of KPI’s
• A working knowledge of MS applications, including Excel and Word
• Knowledge of food safety management systems and health and safety legislation
• Strong visual merchandising, display and presentation skills
• Strong resource planning with effective allocation of teams and product
• The ability to plan and prioritise tasks
• A strong leader, who motivates and nurtures their teams
• Effective in responding to customer and colleagues needs and feedback
• Supporting and developing a highly performing diverse team
Desirable skills, knowledge and experience:
• Level 3 Food Hygiene
• Experience of working at a visitor attraction
• Multi-site catering experience
Closing date: 23:59, Tue, 29th Apr 2025
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position as soon as possible so please don't delay in responding. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role’.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
As part of this application process you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above.
We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.
The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.
No agencies please.
The RSPB brings people together – people like you – to protect the things that matter to us all.


