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Job Summary
The Executive Support Coordinator will provide effective and proactive support to Durham SU’s elected student leaders, senior staff and volunteers, helping to ensure the effective delivery of Durham SU’s work. The role will support the coordination of executive and governance activity, alongside providing administrative and HR support across the organisation, providing advice, coordination and practical support to help ensure decisions are effectively implemented and that strong working relationships are built with elected student leaders, colleagues and key stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
The Executive Support Coordinator is responsible for providing high-quality executive and administrative support to the Chief Executive, Board of Trustees, and senior leadership team, helping to ensure the effective operation of Durham SU. In particular, the Executive Support Coordinator will:
Maintain excellent working relationships with colleagues across Durham SU Durham University, Board of Trustees and external stakeholders.
Provide effective coordination and administrative support across executive, governance, and people functions, ensuring information, resources, and communications are managed effectively.
Support the development and implementation of organisational policies, procedures, and processes, particularly within executive support and people-related areas.
Provide advice, guidance, and administrative support on HR processes, including recruitment, onboarding, employee records, staff engagement activities, and other people-related initiatives.
Providing proactive executive support to the leadership team, including diary management, meeting coordination and administrative support.
Coordinating Board and committee governance processes, including preparing agendas, distributing papers, taking accurate minutes, tracking actions, and maintaining governance records.
Act as a professional ambassador for Durham SU, demonstrating discretion, confidentiality, and a commitment to supporting an inclusive and positive working environment.
The Executive Support Coordinator is accountable for:
Line managing and supporting a student staff member within the Central Services team, including agreeing objectives, providing regular support and feedback, supporting development opportunities, and ensuring effective delivery of agreed tasks and priorities.
Maintaining accurate, confidential records and documentation across governance, executive, HR, and Central Services functions, ensuring information is managed appropriately and securely.
Supporting continuous improvement of administrative, governance, and HR processes to improve efficiency, consistency, and the experience of staff, trustees, and stakeholders.
Promoting the values, reputation, and strategic objectives of Durham SU through professional, organised, and collaborative working.
To apply for this role please visit our website to complete the application form.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Audit Project Coordinator (Epilepsy12)
£34,543 pa (£38,382 full-time equivalent) plus excellent benefits
31.5 hours per week, part-time
London WC1 and home based
FTC to 31 March 2027, with the potential to extend until 31 March 2030
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) is seeking an organised, analytical and collaborative Audit Project Coordinator to support the delivery of Epilepsy12, our national clinical audit focused on improving care for children and young people with epilepsy and their families.
Reporting to the Epilepsy12 Project Manager, you will play a key role in the day-to-day coordination of this important national audit. You will work closely with paediatric services across NHS Health Boards and Trusts, supporting high-quality data collection, responding to participant queries and helping services understand and use audit findings to drive quality improvement.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in a health or research environment who enjoys working with data, coordinating projects and building effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. You will also contribute to the development of audit systems, communications and publications, helping to ensure Epilepsy12 has maximum impact on clinical practice and outcomes for children and young people.
Key responsibilities include:
• Coordinating the collection of high-quality audit data and supporting NHS services with data submission and participation
• Acting as a key point of contact for audit participants and stakeholders, responding to queries about methodology, data submission, findings and quality improvement
• Monitoring audit participation and data quality and supporting improvements to engagement and data submission processes
• Coordinating sub-projects and spotlight audits with audit networks and external stakeholders
• Supporting the development, testing and ongoing improvement of Epilepsy12 data processing and reporting systems, including liaison with software developers
• Preparing and maintaining audit guidance, website content, newsletters, lay reports and promotional materials
• Supporting quality assurance of audit analysis and ensuring information governance, confidentiality and data disclosure requirements are met
• Preparing and disseminating audit findings and publications for a range of audiences, including NHS services, commissioners, funders, children, young people and families
• Coordinating governance meetings, stakeholder events, conferences and webinars, including agendas, papers, logistics and action tracking
Essential skills and experience include:
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience in a mathematical or numerate discipline
• Experience of producing high-quality reports and promotional information for a range of audiences
• Strong numeracy skills and confidence using Excel to review, format and quality-assure data
• Experience working in a health-related or research environment
• Demonstrable experience engaging and communicating effectively with a range of stakeholders
• Strong critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Understanding of information governance, data protection and confidentiality processes
• Confidence handling sensitive enquiries and information
• Experience of project management and taking personal responsibility for delivering projects
• Excellent organisational skills and a precise, methodical approach to work
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
Desirable:
• Project management qualification or certification
• Experience using data analysis, reporting or statistical software
• An understanding of clinical audit and how and why clinical conditions are audited locally and nationally
The RCPCH has more than 25,000 members and fellows worldwide and plays a leading role in improving the health and wellbeing of children and young people. Through Epilepsy12 and our wider national clinical audit programme, we work with paediatric services to understand variation in care, identify opportunities for improvement and support the delivery of high-quality clinical practice.
Our values – Include, Influence, Innovate and Inspire – are central to everything we do. We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are under-represented at this level of the organisation.
We operate a flexible and modern hybrid working policy. This role is based across our London office and home working, with two days per week in our London office and the remainder working remotely.
The RCPCH is committed to safeguarding the children, young people and adults it has contact with. All staff are expected to share this commitment. Employment is subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. If you are interested, please submit your application as soon as possible.
Closing date: 13 September 2026
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health advocates on child health issues at home and internationally.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking a proactive and detail-orientated Community Fundraising Coordinator to support the Community Fundraising Team to deliver income growth across our three charity brands: Guy’s and St Thomas’ Charity, Evelina London Children’s Charity and Guy’s Cancer Charity. Together, these charities support Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, one of the UK’s largest and busiest NHS Foundation Trusts.
We have exciting plans to grow our Community Fundraising programme and this role will be key in supporting the implementation of these plans. In particular, the Community Fundraising Coordinator will develop and deliver engaging supporter journeys, build meaningful relationships with our charity supporters as well as ensure the smooth day to day operational delivery of the Community Fundraising Programme.
This role is suitable for someone who enjoys working with charity supporters and is passionate about creating an excellent supporter experience. You will need to be organised, supporter focused and comfortable working in a fast paced, hands-on team environment.
Key Responsibilities
Role responsibilities are not exhaustive, and you would be reasonably expected to take on wider tasks that are commensurate with the level of your role.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Skills, abilities, and attributes:
Knowledge, experience, and qualifications:
Benefits
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location (UK): London / Sheffield
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours, Part-time 28 hours (pro-rata) will be considered
Salary: £43,580.00 per annum (London), £41,504.00 per annum (rest of UK) – pro-rata for part time
Benefits: Read more about the excellent benefits we offer
Contract type: Permanent
Travel: Occasional travel required in line with business requirements
Closing date: 23:59 hours, Thursday 3 September 2026
Join us and use your skills, knowledge, passion and energy to help us achieve a future free from arthritis.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our busy, ambitious and collaborative Media and PR team and help shape the national conversation around arthritis and musculoskeletal health. Working across a fast-paced and varied news agenda across the UK, you'll develop and deliver proactive media campaigns, respond to breaking news, work closely with people with lived experience to amplify their voices in the media, build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and journalists while securing high-profile coverage that raises awareness, influences decision-makers and supports our campaigning and organisational priorities.
About the role
You'll work closely with policy, research, campaigns and fundraising to tell compelling stories, prepare spokespeople for media opportunities and help position Arthritis UK as the go-to voice on arthritis and musculoskeletal health. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced media professional who enjoys spotting opportunities, working collaboratively and wants to use the power of earned media to make a real difference to the lives of more than 10 million people living with arthritis across the UK.
About you
If your knowledge, skills and experience include the following then we’d love to hear from you:
• Significant experience of developing and delivering successful media campaigns that secure impactful national, regional and broadcast coverage.
• Strong news judgement and the ability to identify and respond quickly to emerging media opportunities.
• Experience of building and maintaining effective relationships with journalists across print, broadcast and digital media.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience of producing high-quality media materials and briefing spokespeople.
• Experience of working in a fast-paced press office or media environment, managing multiple priorities and meeting tight deadlines.
• Confidence in handling reactive media enquiries and supporting reputation and issues management.
• Experience of monitoring and evaluating media activity, using insight to demonstrate impact and inform future work.
• A collaborative approach, with the ability to build strong relationships across teams and work effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• A commitment to Arthritis UK's values and a passion for using media to improve the lives of people with arthritis.
*As a hybrid worker the expectation is that you will spend around 40% of your working time in our office spaces or working in community settings. As an inclusive employer we will consider home-based working for anyone where office-based hybrid working would be a barrier to being able to work for us, for example for someone living with a long-term health condition or disability.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
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!
Sue Ryder supports people at the most difficult times of their lives
Are you an experienced fundraising compliance professional with a proven track record in developing and implementing strategic plans, along with creating supporting policies, processes, and training programs?
The Role
Reporting to the Head of Commercial Support and Governance, the role works alongside the Fundraising Supporter Services and Standards Manager, Retail Operations Manager and Retail Support & Projects Manager.
The Commercial Directorate incorporates Fundraising and Retail Operations alongside other Commercial activities such as the International Learning Academy at Sue Ryder. The role will focus predominantly on fundraising operations compliance and provide leadership and assurance guidance for other commercial operations.
You will lead the development and implementation of a compliance framework across all fundraising operations at Sue Ryder which includes, maintaining awareness of external legal and regulatory requirements, engaging stakeholders to review and update policies, work with subject matter experts to create compliance processes and training.
You will also build and maintain reporting and other mechanisms which clearly identify where assurance is available or where not, providing leaders with data to focus on improving compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
Essential Criteria:
Desirable Criteria
Competitive Benefits Package
Interviewing on a rolling basis - virtual interview plus a online skills test
**We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date should we feel we have a sufficient number of suitable applications.
If you want more than just a job, we want you.
Join the team and be there when it matters.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
At Sue Ryder, we recognise that a diverse workforce allows us to provide the best care and support. We are committed to encouraging equity, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.
We welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, those from lower socio-economic backgrounds, and those living with disabilities.
As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we’re proud to support the ‘Offer an Interview’ scheme. This means we will offer an interview to all disabled applicants who best meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.
We use inclusive recruitment practices including sharing interview themes or questions in advance, offering remote interviews where needed, and other accessibility support.
Once in post you’ll have access to staff and volunteer networks for LGBTQ+ colleagues, ethnic diversity and equity, people with disabilities, and women and non-binary individuals, plus an Inclusion Passport to record and carry your workplace adjustments.
Join us in creating a culture where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to thrive.
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.
Actively Interviewing
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!
Family Support Worker
£27,000 + Company Car (with an approx. retail value of £23,000-26,000, taxable benefit in kind of £6-£8k) and other excellent benefits
This role covers London & South East including Greater London, Surrey and Sussex
About the role:
We are looking to appoint a Family Support Worker on a full-time basis (35 hours, 5 days per week), to deliver a high-quality family support service as part of our London & South East Team to families in the local area, at a time where they need it most.
Reporting to the Family Support Manager of the London & South East Care Team 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 or young person has a life threatening or terminal illness. You will enjoy responsibility for managing your own schedule, remaining flexible to the needs of the families on your caseload.
Having worked in a demanding and emotional environment you 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 London & South East including Greater London, Surrey and Sussex
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 are proud to be a Best Companies Two-Star rated organisation, an outstanding place to work! As a Top 10 Charity, we have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, including:
Development opportunities:
As part of our learning and development Anne Harris Skills Development Programme, 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 their best and feel a valued member of a high performing organisation.
Our Family Support Teams 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, introduction to play.
The programme aims to provide a building block for you to individually tailor your own learning and development needs.
About us:
Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that.
How to apply:
Please visit our website via the link and apply online.
Interview Date to be confirmed
Please disclose on your application form if you have used AI for any part of your job application.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
Additional information:
Interviews will take place at our London & South East Care Team Office, we will only contact those applicants who have been successful.
If you require any adjustments during the interview process, please let us know as part of your application.
There will be a requirement for a full current driver’s license to accommodate team and family need and an enhanced DBS disclosure.
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 we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Ready to lead one of the UK's most ambitious charity retail partnerships?
Marie Curie is looking for a proactive, relationship-driven Corporate Partnership Lead to spearhead their record-breaking £15 million partnership with Morrisons. This is a completely unique and rare opportunity to embed yourself within one of the UK's leading retailers - driving income, impact and innovation from the inside out.
Salary: £44k
Location: Hybrid, between Morrisons HQ in Bradford and home (between 1-2 days onsite, dependent on personal preferences, with travel to site reimbursed)
Contract: 9-month maternity contract, 35 hours per week FTE or 0.8 reduced hours considered
Benefits: 25 days holiday (+bank), up to 7.5% matched pension contribution and other family and life-friendly policies
Culture: Vibrant and energising, where high-performance and ambition meets support and collaboration
You'll be the face of Marie Curie at Morrisons HQ in Bradford, working hand-in-hand with their Corporate Affairs team to deliver sector-leading fundraising, cause-related marketing and commercial campaigns that are big on impact.
What you'll be doing
What we're looking for
This is your chance to shape one of the most exciting collaborations in the sector, with the backing of a brilliant team and a trusted national brand.
Interested? We'd absolutely love to hear from you.
To apply: Send your CV or profile to Ellen Drummond at Charity People to start the conversation. If your experience aligns, we'll be in touch with next steps on how to make your application.
Deadline: Only because this role is time-sensitive, we'll be reviewing CVs on a rolling basis - so please do get in touch as soon as possible if you're interested. But, if you're away on holiday or your personal circumstances make this time of year difficult, please just reach out to Amelia and we'll ensure that you don't miss out.
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
Education Programme Coordinator
We are seeking Education Programme Coordinators to help disadvantaged young people build confidence, improve their academic progress and fulfil their potential.
Position: Education Programme Coordinator, two opportunities available
Salary: £26,000 to £30,000 FTE, depending on the role and experience
Location: London, with the Saturday position based in Walworth
Hours: Part–time, Term-time only, with weekday and Saturday opportunities available
Closing date: Wednesday 2 September 2026
About the role
There are two flexible opportunities available:
Weekday Education Programme Coordinator: Working 14.5 to 22.5 hours per week or full-time, plus four additional paid weeks annually. You will deliver structured small-group tuition programmes in schools across London, support pupils and volunteer tutors and coordinate programme delivery.
Saturday Education Programme Coordinator: Working 8 to 12 hours per week, including sessions in Walworth on Saturday mornings from 9.00am to 11.30am, plus two additional paid weeks annually. You will support the delivery of engaging tuition sessions for boys aged 8 to 18.
Key responsibilities will include:
The weekday position does not involve full-class teaching, extensive lesson planning or significant marking.
About you
For the weekday opportunity, you will have Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent classroom or youth sector experience, alongside strong group management and organisational skills.
For the Saturday opportunity, you will have experience working with children or young people in education, youth work, mentoring or community settings. QTS or a youth work qualification would be welcomed but is not essential.
For either opportunity, you will be able to engage and motivate young people, build effective relationships and demonstrate a strong commitment to safeguarding.
About the organisation
The organisation is an education charity working to reduce the attainment gap experienced by disadvantaged pupils. Through structured tuition, volunteer support and partnerships with schools and community organisations, it helps young people improve academically while developing confidence and resilience.
These roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Other roles you may have experience of could include Programme Coordinator, Education Coordinator, Programme Manager, Youth Programme Coordinator, Learning Mentor, Teaching Assistant, Youth Worker, Community Education Officer or Saturday School Coordinator.
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, NFP People.
Prospectus is thrilled to be partnering with our client in their search for a Policy Adviser to join their Education and Skills Policy team, supporting high-profile programmes focused on educational reform, mathematical and data education, education research and skills development. This is an opportunity to work on influential projects that bring together leading experts, policymakers, educators and researchers to improve outcomes for young people across the UK. This is a permanent role, 2-3 days a week in the office and paying £35,000 - £38,500.
Working closely with the Senior Policy Adviser, you will lead and coordinate policy projects from concept through to delivery. You'll help turn strategic recommendations into practical action, manage stakeholder relationships, lead research activity, develop policy briefings, and support the delivery of workshops, events and conferences.
You will bring demonstrable experience in policy, research, or a related field. You will be comfortable working independently and managing multiple priorities. You’ll also have excellent stakeholder management and relationship building skills, with strong written communication, project management and influencing capabilities.
While previous education policy experience would be advantageous, we are particularly interested in candidates with strong policy expertise and a genuine interest in improving education.
Key Responsibilities
Application Process
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and motivation for the role. In your cover letter, please ensure to highlight your:
Recruitment Timeline:
Closing date: 31st August
Shortlisting: 7th-8th September
Interviews: 17th September
At Prospectus, we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds and are happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. If you require assistance with your application, please contact Shannon Sanderson, the lead consultant for this role. Please note that applications and CVs sent directly by email cannot be accepted and must be submitted through the application link to ensure they are properly recorded and considered.
Harris Hill is delighted to be supporting a well-established social welfare charity in London based in Teddington, with the recruitment of a Partnerships Officer.
This is a brilliant opportunity to join a stable, high-performing fundraising team with exceptional staff longevity. The person previously in this role was in post for 10 years, and the line manager has been with the organisation for 9 years — a real testament to the culture, leadership and support on offer.
The Partnerships Officer will manage a successful corporate portfolio worth c.£400k, made up of a strong mix of long-standing partners and new business. Corporate fundraising is the organisation’s largest income stream, with events as a key secondary driver, meaning this role sits at the heart of future income growth.
Alongside stewarding existing partnerships, there is a particular opportunity to develop new corporate relationships locally, where there is significant untapped potential. Partnerships span a range of models, offering variety, creativity and scope to build meaningful, long-term relationships.
This role would suit a Corporate Fundraising Assistant looking to step up, or someone keen to take on a larger, more strategic portfolio while remaining hands-on with delivery and relationship management.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing and growing an established portfolio of corporate partners
Developing new business, with a focus on local corporate opportunities
Building strong, long-term relationships across a mix of partnership types
Supporting corporate-led events and wider community fundraising activity
Working closely with fundraising and communications colleagues
Accurately recording activity and income using a CRM
The organisation is based on a beautiful site between Teddington and Hampton Wick, offering a genuinely lovely working environment.
The team typically works 2–3 days per week in the office, with Tuesday as the anchor team day, and the remainder working from home.
You’ll bring:
Experience in corporate fundraising or partnerships
A track record of managing relationships and delivering income
Strong communication and organisational skills
A proactive, collaborative and relationship-led approach
Experience of community fundraising and events would be welcome but is not essential.
How to apply
The application process is rolling.
Please send your CV to
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
Waking Night Support Workers
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Waking Night Support Workers to join our Mental Health Social Care Service in Ealing.
£23,088.00 per annum, working 30 hours per week.
Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
Our benefits include:
* Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
* A generous pension - we will contribute up to 8% and life assurance cover up to 3x Pensionable Salary (T&Cs apply)
* Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
* Fully paid induction programme and further training
* ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
* Online wellbeing resources
* Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution
* Free DBS
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
Support workers will manage a number of young people to help them to identify, plan and achieve their goals, develop relationships meaningful to them and achieve greater independence by providing a flexible and individually tailored support package.
This is a Waking Night role working to support young people throughout the night at the service.
The working pattern for this role Includes: three 10-hour night shifts per week, with shift times varying between 9:30pm-7:30am and 10pm-8am.
What you'll do:
- Building supportive, trusting relationships with young people and creating a positive atmosphere
- Working proactively with other members of the team to handle the service caseload and administrative responsibilities
- Conducting key work sessions as required, that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals
- Co-producing ongoing assessment and management of risks in collaboration with young people with an attitude of 'positive risk taking'
- Providing support with daily living activities, including practical assistance to support young people s to independent living e.g. budgeting, cooking, establishing a night time routine
- Supporting young people to maintain a healthy environment and where appropriate assisting them to clean their accommodation and maintain good personal hygiene
- Assisting in the recording and reporting of customer incidents
- Managing referrals, completing assessments and obtaining and maintaining all relevant paperwork
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
About you:
Ability to advocate for young people in different professional and community spaces
- Values working collaboratively with young people to ensure the service best meets their needs.
- An understanding of peoples' contexts and how this might be impacting them their lives and mental health
- Cultural awareness and respect for the many different ways a person might make sense of their experiences and distress.
What you'll bring:
Essential:
- Up to NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent or experience supporting young people or people experiencing mental health challenges.
Desirable:
- Experience working in complex mental health environments
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
* We focus on Excellence and innovation.
* We are Caring and Compassionate.
* We are Inclusive and Trusted.
* We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
Please see our website for full Job description
This is an exciting opportunity for two Learning & Development (L&D) professionals to join our team as we implement our new L&D approach and expand our operational training team. The successful candidates will be part of a busy L&D team, providing functional support to help the organisation deliver its strategic aims and corporate priorities.
Your day-to-day duties will be varied, allowing you to utilise your training experience and digital learning capabilities within a supportive team environment, while contributing to our key deliverables and goals. You will play an integral part in enhancing the learning and development experience across the organisation.
This role is based in the UK and sits within the People & Culture Directorate as part of the Learning & Development team.
What we’re looking for:
Working together:
Delivering High quality results:
Culture:
Developing self and others
The ideal candidates will bring experience of working within a learning and development environment, delivering training activities both face-to-face and virtually, preferably in a hybrid-working context. They will possess a positive and solutions-focused mindset and as happy working within a team as they are independently. The successful candidate will be flexible in their approach and adaptable to provide the best solutions within scope. This role will have a positive impact to the work of the L&D team and some of our key priorities and deliverables. The role holder will have a L&D CIPD qualification or equivalent, or willing to undertake the qualification.
Interview details:
Our L&D team is based across the UK. This is a hybrid role, involving working from your nearest office location (Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester and Newcastle) and from home. Frequent travel to other offices and locations across the UK is to be expected.
We will be hosting a briefing session on Thursday 13th August at 12:00pm. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the role, gain insight into the team and key responsibilities, and ask any questions you may have. To register or ask any questions please email using the address on our main careers page.
How to apply:
Upload your CV in word format and write a supporting statement (1000 words) with the following criteria, we will use this to score your application.
Essential Criteria:
Desirable Criteria:
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.
We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)
It starts with community.
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Role Overview: The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of The Vavengers Charity. Working closely with the CEO and Board of Trustees, the COO ensures the organisation operates efficiently, sustainably, and in accordance with its charitable objectives, governance requirements, and legal obligations. The COO will oversee the charity's day-to-day operations, work closely with the CEO to improve organisational systems and processes, manage operational risks, and support the delivery of high-quality frontline, campaigning and convening programmes while fostering a positive and inclusive organisational culture. Alongside the CEO and other team members, the COO is an inspiring leader who champions the charity’s values, elevates its profile, and steers its work to influence national and international policy and advocacy, engage communities, and support survivors of violence.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
Support the CEO in delivering the charity's strategic plan.
Translate strategic priorities into operational plans and measurable outcomes.
Identify opportunities for organisational growth, innovation, and partnerships.
Contribute to long-term sustainability planning and organisational development.
Operational Management
Lead the day-to-day operational management of the charity.
Develop and maintain effective operational policies, procedures, and systems.
Ensure programmes and services are delivered efficiently, safely, and to a high standard and be an active delivery person for programmes.
Manage the resources and visitors of Vavengers HQ and ensure the space is utilised effectively by ambassadors and members of the charity
Monitor organisational performance and help produce an annual impact report
Governance and Compliance
Ensure compliance with charity law, employment legislation, safeguarding requirements, data protection regulations, and relevant regulatory standards.
Support the CEO and the Board of Trustees through timely reporting and implementation of governance decisions.
Maintain organisational policies and ensure regular review and compliance.
Oversee organisational risk management and business continuity planning.
Financial Oversight
Work alongside the CEO and Treasurer to develop and monitor the annual budget and management accounts/cash flow.
Ensure effective financial controls and value-for-money practices.
Monitor operational expenditure and resource allocation.
Actively participate in income-generating activities, including supporting grant applications, other fundraising initiatives, and partnership building.
Support the CEO and board of trustees to produce annual accounts.
People Leadership
Act as a key leader for incoming staff members, ambassadors and volunteers.
Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing trauma-informed workplace culture.
Oversee recruitment, performance management, learning, and staff wellbeing.
Oversee volunteer and ambassador management
Programme Delivery
Ensure all programmes achieve planned objectives and demonstrate measurable impact, providing critical support and care to survivors and those at risk.
Establish systems for monitoring, evaluation, and continuous improvement.
Promote innovation and evidence-based practice across all service areas.
Deliver support hubs in partnership with ambassadors
Partnerships and External Relations
Develop and maintain effective relationships with funders, local authorities, community organisations, activists, corporate partners, government members and other stakeholders.
Represent the charity at meetings, conferences, and partnership events as required.
Support collaborative working across sectors to maximise impact.
Risk Management
Identify operational risks and implement mitigation strategies.
Ensure appropriate safeguarding, health and safety, and information security practices are maintained.
Develop and oversee business continuity and crisis management procedures.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications and Experience
Significant leadership and campaigning experience within the charity, public, or private sector.
Demonstrated success in operational management and organisational development.
Experience managing budgets and financial planning.
Strong understanding of governance and regulatory compliance.
Proven ability to manage change and deliver organisational improvements.
Excellent project and programme management skills.
Knowledge
Charity governance and best practice.
Financial management principles.
Human resources and employment legislation.
Risk management and organisational compliance.
Monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
Safeguarding and data protection requirements.
Racial, social and gender justice.
Skills
Strategic thinking with strong operational delivery.
Outstanding leadership and people management.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Effective stakeholder engagement and partnership development.
Excellent organisational and decision-making skills.
Ability to balance strategic priorities with operational detail.
What We Offer
An opportunity to shape the future of The Vavengers alongside inspiring leaders
A Central London workspace
Professional development opportunities
A collaborative, led-by and for values-driven working environment in the gender justice sector
The chance to lead positive change for the communities we serve
A flexible working opportunity with an appropriate London living wage
Staff wellbeing programmes
Equal Opportunities
The Vavengers Charity is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from people from all walks of life and are committed to creating an environment where everyone is respected, valued, and able to thrive. We are a led-by-and-for movement, and we encourage those with lived experience of Gender-Based Violence to apply for paid and unpaid positions in our organisation.
The Vavengers is an equal opportunity employer. In line with legal requirements and the nature of the work required for this role(running women-only safe spaces), we are seeking women-only applications as an occupational requirement under Schedule 9 Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
We are a UK-based women and survivor-led movement working to end Female Genital Mutilation and all other forms of Violence Against Women and Girls.



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