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London Legal Support Trust has been supporting free legal advice providers for the last 21 years by providing financial and non-financial support. The organisations we support include Law Centres, Citizens Advice, and other legal advice agencies.

We are looking for an organised, proactive and purpose-driven individual to join our brilliant team as an Admin and Operations Assistant. You will provide essential support to our team, ensuring smooth and efficient administrative operations.  By supporting the wider team, this role plays a vital part in enabling the charity to achieve its mission, ensuring that resources are managed effectively, and helping to deliver services that make a meaningful difference to the legal advice sector.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Meeting & Event Planning and Support

• Plan, coordinate and support meetings and other events
• Book rooms, manage catering orders and manage other meeting logistics
• Provide on-site support for meetings and events
• Prepare meeting agendas, take meeting notes and minutes
• Assist with volunteer coordination

Communication & Coordination

• Handle incoming calls, emails, and other communications
• Draft correspondence to external stakeholders and trustees
• Help to ensure that the website is up to date

Operations Support

• Support the day-to-day operations of the charity
• Assist Head of Operations in developing systems and processes to enhance the efficiency of the charity’s operations
• Help update organisational policies and ensure compliance 
• Monitor 3rd party contracts and assist with review of services prior to renewals
• Help manage HR practices, including managing starters and leavers procedure in relation to IT and software access
• Support employee training and wellbeing programme

Office & Project Management

• Ensure office has working equipment and sufficient materials
• Organise and maintain our internal documents 
• Help maintain and improve LLST’s internal databases
• Help maintain contact database in line with data protection and LLST policy

Financial & Procurement Assistance

• Assist with the gathering, review and processing of invoices and expenses claims
• Support the Head of Operations in evaluating suppliers and negotiating contracts
• Research suppliers to ensure cost-effective purchasing
• Perform due diligence checks on suppliers and vendors
• Help with the preparation of financial reports

General

• Ensure LLST’s activities comply with charity, company and general law
• Promote LLST externally and ensure its good reputation is maintained
• Other tasks as required and generally commensurate with the post

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential Criteria

• Enthusiasm for the cause and our work; commitment to social justice and equal opportunities for all
• Excellent attention to detail, well-organized with ability to prioritise tasks
• Professional, reliable and responsible
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including written and oral communications skills
• Confidence with IT including Microsoft Office suite 
• Ability to work well under pressure; strong organisational skills to work in a busy environment with competing demands
• Highly motivated, with ability to work on own initiative and as part of a small team
• Flexibility and willingness to learn new skills 
• A positive attitude to problem solving and finding new solutions
• Ability to work outside office hours as required (with time off in lieu), particularly in the build up to events, on the days of events and in other busy periods

Desirable Criteria

• Experience of administrative assistant
• Experience of working in charitable sector
• Knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office suite

About Gaddum

At Gaddum, we treat everyone as individuals. We really get to know those we help, understanding their world to offer a range of support that’s right for them. Our promise of tailored support is made possible by our breadth and depth of knowledge, through our unwavering commitment to the local people of Greater Manchester. Our experience listening to generation after generation, for nearly 200 years, has taught us the importance of considering not just the individual but also the relationships around them. Our innovative approach means we can not only build resilience, but identify further risks, providing preventive support now and in the future. At Gaddum, we believe that by supporting individuals we ultimately help support entire communities. Our aim is to empower and enhance the lives of the people we exist to support.

About the Accelerating Reform Fund

The Accelerating Reform Fund is a new initiative which aims to transform social care services, making them more responsive to the needs of the community. It is a national programme, with 42 regions allocated to have their own projects. Greater Manchester is one of the ARF regions. The ARF has a particular focus on unpaid carers aims to boost short-term breaks for carers and improve hospital discharge processes. This work is made possible by Department for Health and Social Care grants. As an organisation, Gaddum has supported and collaborated with unpaid carers for many years, so we’re excited to bring our experience to the table. This role will be based in the Manchester team working to improve hospital discharge processes for Carers and will be based in North Manchester General Hospital.

Job Summary

To develop and ensure safe discharge planning and information for unpaid carers. To embed procedures to raise awareness of the needs of carers in a secondary care setting, working in partnership with the discharge and enablement teams. To empower carers to be involved in the discharge process.

Job Purpose

The purpose of this role is to support the early identification and referral of carers, ensuring they receive timely and appropriate support to meet their needs. The role focuses on enabling faster, safer, and smoother hospital discharges by addressing carer-related issues and providing clear referral pathways for hospital staff, acting as a critical link between secondary care and community services. By fostering collaboration with hospital staff and local services, this role contributes to the prevention of carer breakdown, reducing the risk of hospital readmissions and ensuring a seamless transition from hospital to home.

Location: Remote (with occasional travel for events and monthly team meetings in Hampshire). Short commute to Fareham, Hampshire desirable but not essential
Hours: Part-time, 22.5 hours per week (3 days per week). More hours may be considered
Reporting to the CEO 
 

As the Marketing Executive (Strategic Lead), you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies that drive income generation for Pregnancy Sickness Supports paid-for services (such as our CPD training for healthcare professionals), raise awareness of our mission and impact, and engage donors, fundraisers and stakeholders. This is a pivotal role that combines strategic oversight with hands-on delivery via marketing activities. You will also focus on growing individual giving and corporate partnerships while supporting the CEO with major donor and grant fundraising.

About Pregnancy Sickness Support

Pregnancy Sickness Support (PSS) is the only registered UK charity dedicated to improving care, treatment, and support for those affected by nausea and vomiting in pregnancy (NVP) and the severe form of the condition, Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG). Calls for help to the charity are increasing every year, our campaign focus has intensified and our growth on social media is hotting up! We’re expanding our team to ensure our life-saving services continue to meet growing demand and that the impact we have is known far and wide. 

Key Responsibilities

1. Marketing

• Develop and deliver a marketing strategy to support fundraising, paid-for services and general awareness-raising goals.
• Manage and optimise digital marketing channels, including the website, social media, and email platforms.
• Create compelling content, including blogs, newsletters, and social media posts, to engage supporters and showcase the charity’s impact.
• Monitor and analyse marketing performance, using insights to refine campaigns and improve donor engagement.

2. Fundraising Campaigns

• Plan and execute internal fundraising campaigns (e.g., "March to Change Minds"), coordinating with the Support & Fundraising Coordinator.
• Create and manage digital fundraising initiatives, including individual giving campaigns and peer-to-peer fundraising.
• Track and report on campaign performance, ensuring continuous improvement.

3. Donor Journey and Engagement

• Build on and maintain a donor journey to enhance retention and engagement, supported by the Support & Fundraising Coordinator.
• Develop automated email sequences for new donors, regular donors, and campaign participants (e.g., welcome emails, and impact updates).
• Work with the CEO to create touchpoints for major donors, including personalised communications and exclusive updates.

4. Corporate Partnerships

• Identify and approach potential corporate partners, creating tailored sponsorship packages.
• Maintain relationships with existing corporate supporters, ensuring they are engaged and appreciated.
• Work with the team to deliver joint campaigns and partnership initiatives.

5. Supporting Major Donor and Grant Fundraising

• Assist the CEO in researching and preparing proposals for grants, trusts, and high-value donors.
• Provide marketing materials and reports to support major donor engagement.
• Coordinate updates and impact reports for key stakeholders.

6. Collaboration with the Support & Fundraising Coordinator

• Provide strategic oversight and support to the Support & Fundraising Coordinator on campaign logistics and donor engagement.
• Work closely to streamline processes for individual giving campaigns, ensuring smooth delivery and tracking of fundraising efforts.
• Collaborate on content creation, including fundraising packs, social media graphics, and donor communications.

7. Administration and Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of donors, campaigns, and corporate partnerships using our CRM system BeaconCRM.
• Prepare regular reports on fundraising performance and marketing activities for the CEO and trustees.
• Ensure all activities comply with GDPR and other relevant regulations

Person Specification

Essential

• Proven experience in marketing and/or fundraising, ideally within the charity sector.
• Strong digital marketing skills, including social media management and email campaigns.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling stories and proposals.
• Experience in planning and delivering fundraising campaigns.
• Evidence of previous innovative approaches to telling “our story” and “our impact”.
• Proficiency with marketing and fundraising tools (e.g., Mailchimp, Canva, donor CRMs, Google Analytics, Hootsuite).
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Passion for supporting women’s health and an understanding of the charity’s mission.

Desirable

• Experience with corporate partnerships or major donor engagement.
• Knowledge of GDPR and fundraising regulations.
• Experience in grant writing or supporting high-value fundraising efforts.
• Familiarity with healthcare or third-sector organisations.
• Knowledge of Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) & Nausea & Vomiting in pregnancy (NVP)
• Good working knowledge of BeaconCRM. 

What We Offer

• Flexible working arrangements.
• 28 days holiday (pro rata) inclusive of bank holidays.
• Pension scheme.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Programme upon joining.
• Summer and Christmas Parties.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those affected by HG and NVP.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Learning and Development Coordinator, to support the coordination and management of volunteer training and youth projects, and to ensure our programmes are fit for the future.

We are an award-winning national charity which trains over 13,500 young people affected by street violence each year in emergency first-aid through a team of 300 healthcare volunteers and youth workers. We empower young people with the skills to become part of the solution to violence by developing the skills and confidence to save lives and increasing their understanding of the medical and psychological consequences of violence.

As the coordinator, you will manage relationships, support volunteer training and the implementation of youth programmes. 

The key areas of focus include:

• To create, develop and maintain partnerships with a range of organisations including, funders, commissioners, community organisations, criminal justice organisations, education providers, accrediting bodies and youth organisations.
• To develop and coordinate volunteer training and ensure their expectations are aligned to the organisation's objectives and provide the best volunteering experience possible
• To ensure StreetDoctors programmes are designed, implemented and achieve the required quality standards.

At StreetDoctors we believe diversity supports innovation and creativity. We are committed to equality of opportunity, being inclusive, and being representative of the people we are here to support. We would therefore encourage applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds.

As a member of the senior leadership team, the Head of Marketing will have management and creative responsibility for marketing communications and promotion, including the mission and worship of the Abbey, installations, events and hospitality, proactively managing the Marketing and Commercial teams to deliver on our strategic plan.

Key responsibilities...

• To develop and deliver a strategic marketing plan for the next five years, and implement promotional activity to raise significantly the Abbey’s profile both regionally and nationally.
• To identify and market an annual programme of events and major installations which engage our town and region, driving footfall and engagement and delivering an excellent visitor experience.
• To lead an effective and motivated Marketing and Commercial Team, with the aim of doubling visitor numbers and commercial income within five years.
• To be a hands-on member of the team, working in partnership with colleagues, volunteers and members of the congregation for the flourishing of the Abbey as a spiritual, cultural and heritage resource to the town, region, nation and Church.

Message from the Vicar…

For over 900 years Tewkesbury Abbey has been at the heart of the community - as a place of gathering, worship, celebration and remembrance.  Down the centuries we have been a Benedictine Abbey, a parish church and a place of refuge in times of flood and war.

Today the Abbey is a thriving parish church with hundreds coming here to worship each week, drawn by our commitment to daily prayer and our traditional choral worship. We are a ‘Major Church’ within the Church of England, and we are larger than fourteen of our country’s cathedrals. We are also a venue for concerts, large civic events, fairs and festivals working in partnership with colleagues throughout the region, the Roses Theatre, Tewkesbury Cultural Consortium and Gloucester Cathedral.

Like many heritage assets within the UK, COVID and lockdown presented us with serious challenges to our financial sustainability. We are now responding to those challenges with ambitious plans to double our visitor income and numbers within five years. These plans have been agreed and funded by our Parochial Church Council and are being overseen by our trading arm Tewkesbury Abbey Limited.

We applied for and won a £250,000 grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, which will among other projects increase our marketing activity and visitor engagement, including the appointment of a marketing assistant, a volunteers officer and a project manager to oversee the scoping of future capital development plans, and testing activities such as entry by donation.  We hope that this will lead to one or more larger-scale capital bids which could lead to a longer-term funding relationship to secure the Abbey as a thriving venue, unique heritage asset and global visitor destination.

In the past year we have hosted Luke Jerram’s ‘Gaia’ installation which was visited by over 20,000 people from across the region, the Luxmuralis immersive projection ‘Space’ and ‘The Longest Yarn’, a commemorative exhibition of knitted D-Day history, followed by Peter Walker’s ‘Peace Doves’ installation.  Alongside these we also hosted environmental events, a schools programme, concerts and talks in addition to our core business of of worship and festive services.

As Head of Marketing you will play a key role in shaping and delivering the future plans and development of the Abbey.  You will be in at the start and will oversee the growth of your team as we deliver on these plans - a unique opportunity for a creative marketing professional. The successful candidate will be a flexible team player who is looking for an exciting new challenge encompassing marketing, events, hospitality and commercial services and the opportunity to shape the next chapter in the life of the Abbey.

Are you a strategic and innovative fundraising leader or marketeer looking for your next challenge? Do you have the vision, expertise, and passion to drive income growth and make a real difference for seriously ill children and their families?

As the Public Fundraising Lead, you will play a pivotal role in creating and delivering our new Public Fundraising Strategy, leading on Individual Giving, Legacies, Community & Challenge Events, and In-Memory Giving. You will develop innovative campaigns, introduce new fundraising products, and grow sustainable income streams to ensure we can continue to make dreams come true for seriously ill children.

Key Responsibilities

�� Leadership & Strategy – Develop and implement a Public Fundraising Strategy, Marketing Plans, and KPIs to drive income growth.
�� Individual Giving – Create new fundraising appeals, campaigns, and regular giving products to secure five and six-figure income results.
�� Legacies & In-Memory Giving – Develop and promote a Legacy Giving programme, including Gifts in Wills campaigns and online tribute funds.
�� Community & Challenge Events – Lead and support the team to grow participation and income from events, with a focus on innovation, including virtual and gaming-based fundraising.
�� Wish Family Engagement – Inspire and engage Wish Families to support the charity in a sensitive and meaningful way, creating tailored communications and fundraising opportunities.
�� Stewardship & Retention – Develop donor journeys, stewardship strategies, and data-driven insights to increase supporter retention and lifetime value.

About You

We are looking for an experienced and ambitious fundraising professional who:
✅ Has a strong track record of delivering income growth across Individual Giving, Legacies, and Community Fundraising or transferrable skills in a marketing role.
✅ Is a creative and strategic thinker, with the ability to develop and implement innovative fundraising products and campaigns.
✅ Has leadership experience, with the ability to inspire and manage teams, interns, and volunteers.
✅ Is data-driven, with expertise in donor insights, segmentation, and campaign performance analysis.
✅ Has exceptional relationship-building skills, able to engage donors, supporters, and internal teams to drive fundraising success.

Why Join Us?

✨ Be part of an inspiring and passionate team making a real difference in children’s lives.
✨ Lead on an exciting period of growth and innovation.
✨ Competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

If you’re ready to take on a rewarding leadership role and help shape the future of fundraising at Rays of Sunshine, we’d love to hear from you!

Sightsavers implements projects in over 30 countries in Africa and South Asia working to eliminate avoidable blindness and promote the rights of people with disabilities.

Title: Trusts & Foundations Advisor

Location: UK / Remote

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £40,000 per annum

About the role

Sightsavers’ Trusts and Corporate Partnerships team is excited to be expanding its team in response to growing demands and opportunities in the trusts & foundation sector. We are recruiting for two additional Trusts & Foundations Advisors to be key contributors to the development of Sightsavers trusts and foundations programme. They will play a crucial role in the successful recruitment and cultivation of new business, while also managing a portfolio of existing trust and foundation donors primarily based in the UK, U.S and Europe.

In this role, the Advisor will be instrumental in contributing towards the team’s annual income target and supporting additional planned growth in the coming years.

Responsibilities

• Manage and cultivate relationships with a portfolio of key trust and foundation donors for Sightsavers (up to 7-figure funding agreements) via proposals, mailings, reports, telephone or face-to-face meetings as appropriate, and coordinate donor visits, dealing with CEOs, Directors, and Trustees.
• Develop key external and internal relationships and donor engagement activities for the achievement of planned objectives with these donors.
• Research, identify, prioritise, and develop personalised engagement plans and donor strategies to cultivate new trust prospects in targeted global markets. Lead on cultivating relationships with CEOs, Directors, and Trustees, with the aim of establishing additional high-value funding relationships.
• Work proactively across the organisation, including cross-culturally, to coordinate, develop, and deliver a high standard of compelling project proposals and reports ready for submission to donors whilst ensuring excellent grant/contract management to existing donor relationships.
• Actively participate in the networks surrounding trusts and foundations, sharing information, insights, opportunities, and fundraising materials produced.
• Represent Sightsavers and/or support staff delegations at conferences and networks to engage with and cultivate new donor relationships.
• Contribute to team, departmental, and wider organisational systems development and initiatives.

This is a highly varied and involved role and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please see the Job Description for full details.

About you

The Trusts & Foundations Advisor is a dynamic professional with a proven track record in managing and cultivating relationships with key trust and foundation donors. They excel in developing bespoke proposals, coordinating donor visits, and engaging with high-level stakeholders such as CEOs, Directors, and Trustees.

The Advisor will possess strong research skills to identify and prioritise new trust and foundation prospects in global markets. They are proactive in cross-team collaboration, adept at delivering compelling project proposals and reports, and committed to continuous improvement. Their active participation in networks and drive to ensure the best representation of Sightsavers at conferences and meetings highlights their dedication to cultivating new donor relationships.

Jobholder Requirements

Essential

• Relevant experience working in the charity sector, ideally in international development.
• Experience of long-term grant/contract management of significant funders/clients.
• Proven success in personally cultivating new relationships with prospective donors/clients and maintaining relationships with existing donors/clients.
• Demonstrative experience of excellent written skills, including proposals, bids, and reports for external audiences.
• Proven success in creating successful funding proposals.
• Knowledge of good fundraising practice.
• Experience of in-person networking at conferences or face-to-face meetings with senior trusts and foundations staff/board.
• Understanding of and interest in charity sector and international development issues.
• First-class presentation and writing skills, including preparation of proposals, project budgets, and reports with excellent attention to detail.
• Research experience, including the development of engagement plans.
• Experience of in-person networking at conferences.
• Strong listening and negotiating skills.
• Self-confidence with the ability to take the initiative, manage time effectively, and work to deadlines.
• Good analytical skills – can prioritise and plan opportunities based on available information.
• Capable of relating well to a wide range of people.
• Excellent IT skills, including Word and Excel, and experience of using fundraising databases. Highly collaborative approach.

Desirable

• Experience of writing for the US market.
• Experience of fundraising from the US market.

Next Steps

To apply for this exciting new opportunity, please complete an application via our recruitment portal. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying.

Successful candidates will be invited to participate in a virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, and we will also ask all candidates to complete a short task related to the responsibilities of the Trusts & Foundations Advisor role.

As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people living with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.

Head of Community Services

We Are Seeking a Head of Community to lead and expand community services that empower autistic people and individuals with learning disabilities.

Position: Head of Community
Salary: £50,000 per annum
Location: Field-based, Essex (travel required)
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Closing Date: 28th of February 2025

About the Role

As Head of Community you will drive the development and expansion of community services. You will lead innovative projects that support autistic people and individuals with learning disabilities, ensuring our services remain inclusive, sustainable, and forward-thinking.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the development and growth of community-based services, including life skills, befriending and mentoring, and employment support.
• Identifying new opportunities and innovative solutions to enhance service delivery.
• Building strategic partnerships with organisations that align with the organisation’s mission.
• Securing funding through grants, commissioning, and alternative revenue streams.
• Managing and developing a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration and professional growth.
• Overseeing budget and resource management to ensure maximum impact.
• Engaging with service users, families, and stakeholders to co-produce and improve services.
• Representing the organisation at sector events, forums, and key stakeholder meetings.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference by shaping and leading community-based services that enable individuals to thrive.

About You:

We are looking for a strategic and dynamic leader with a passion for community development and inclusion.

Essential skills and experience include:

• Strong knowledge of the needs and experiences of autistic people and individuals with learning disabilities.
• Proven experience in designing and delivering community-based projects.
• Success in securing and managing diverse funding streams, including grants and contracts.
• Experience in scaling and expanding services within the charity sector.
• Strong leadership skills, with a background in line management and staff development.
• Excellent budget management and financial planning abilities.
• A strategic thinker, able to identify new opportunities and drive change.
• High-level communication and influencing skills to engage stakeholders and partners.
• A valid driver’s licence and access to a vehicle (required for travel across Essex).

About the Organisation

The charity is redefining care for a better future. They support autistic people and individuals with learning disabilities to live their best lives and cultivate compassionate, equitable communities where they can achieve their aspirations.

Their work is guided by three core values:

• We are community – fostering belonging and inclusivity.
• We enhance lives – empowering individuals to thrive.
• We think differently – innovating and challenging traditional approaches.

You will be offered a flexible and supportive working environment, alongside benefits such as a Blue Light Card, Employee Assistance Programme, pension scheme, and training opportunities.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Community Services Manager, Head of Inclusion, Programme Manager – Social Care, Director of Community Engagement, or Service Development Lead, community Service Manager, area Service Manager, Care Manager, Community Inclusion Lead, etc. #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

We are looking for a Co-Director to lead the financial and strategic aspects of our small and successful charity. 

Hackney Playbus believes that all children under five living in East London should have the opportunity to grow, thrive, and reach their potential. Our mission is to provide play, learning, and support to socially excluded families in East London, to encourage children’s early years development, and to strengthen families and communities.

We do this by:

• Making play and learning opportunities accessible to children aged 0-4 years old - we bring play out into the community!

• Providing a welcoming and relaxed setting where families can come together in their local community 

• Supporting parents and carers to feel confident in their knowledge and skills as a parent or carer

• Connecting families to support services

• Dedicating time and resources to outreach and community engagement

All our services are delivered in a way that is inclusive, friendly and welcoming. All services are free to attend.

Our Services

We run stay and play sessions from a bright and beautiful double-decker bus that has been converted into a mobile early years community play space for families. Our sessions take place both inside and outside the Playbus in different locations across Hackney, providing a rich play and learning environment for children aged 0-4yrs old and a welcoming space for their parents and carers. We listen to the needs of parents and carers and help families to access support services where needed. 

As well as our Playbus sessions, we bring our informal, welcoming approach to baby groups that we run in community settings.

Our Team and Our Approach 

We value the positive impact of difference within our organisation and want our team to reflect the diverse cultures, ethnicities, languages and experiences of the families who participate in our activities. We particularly encourage applications from people from Global Majority backgrounds, those who speak a language spoken by local communities in Hackney, and those with lived experience of bringing up children in challenging circumstances. 

We work collaboratively at Hackney Playbus, recognising that every team member has valuable life experiences, skills and interests to contribute to the project. We learn from one another and value each other’s insights and opinions. We work collectively as far as possible to share decision-making as well as the workload, supporting each other to develop and grow within our roles, wherever our role sits within the organisation. 

Leadership Approach

At Hackney Playbus, we believe decisions should be driven by those closest to the issues we aim to address. This community-focused approach is central to our success. Children and families are integral to shaping our Theory of Change and Strategic Plan, and the involvement of staff and volunteers in planning, decision-making, and service delivery adds value, diversity and strength to our organisation. 

Our leadership structure reflects this collaborative approach. The Co-Directors share responsibility for the organisation,with the Co-Director for Operations taking responsibility for service delivery, the early years staff team, monitoring and evaluating the service and safeguarding, while the Co-Director for Strategy & Finance leads on strategy, partnerships, policies, asset management, and finances. We believe that both of these aspects of the organisation’s directorship are equally important and work together in co-operation and healthy tension to deliver the co-produced Strategic Plan alongside staff, volunteers, families and partners. Both Co-Directors report regularly and work collaboratively with the Board of Trustees.

Co-Director - Strategy & Finance

Job Purpose

To work closely with the Co-Director (Operations) to co-lead Hackney Playbus, implementing the charity’s Strategic Plan to ensure financial sustainability, strong governance, and operational success in delivering on Hackney Playbus’s vision and mission. To act as an ambassador in public forums, safeguard the charity’s assets, and ensure that families remain at the heart of everything the charity does. 

Key Responsibilities

Governance

• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance, including Charity Commission requirements

• Ensure systems are in place for the Board of Trustee to fulfil its statutory responsibilities

• Work together with the Board of Trustees in policy development, governance, and strategic planning

• Report on performance against strategic objectives 

• Support the process of Trustee selection and recruitment 

Strategic Leadership and Organisational Development

• Work with Trustees to ensure the charity’s vision, mission and strategic plans are reviewed in conjunction with key stakeholders including Hackney Playbus staff, volunteers and families

• Support and guide team members on the development and implementation of strategic plans to meet short and long term goals

• Take joint responsibility for achieving, monitoring and reporting on performance against targets in all areas of charity’s activities

• Be open to feedback and ideas for innovation and change while delivering consistent and reliable services

Financial Management

• Develop and oversee budgets, financial controls, and risk management

• Work with the bookkeeper to manage payments, invoicing, and financial records

• Oversee contracts, funding applications, and grant compliance

Income Generation

• Develop strategies to sustain and grow funding from existing sources and develop new funding streams

• Support the Fundraising Officer in securing grants and donations

• Ensure funder reports are completed as required

HR & Operations

• Recruit staff as required, ensuring HR policies and contracts are up to date

• Provide supervision for Administration and Fundraising Officers

• Oversee asset management, including vehicles, premises, and IT infrastructure

Stakeholder Engagement & Promotion

• Build partnerships and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to improve impact and sustainability

• Represent Hackney Playbus in public forums

Other

• Participate in internal/external meetings and training

• Participate in annual appraisal by appointed Trustee from the Board of Trustees

• To uphold Hackney Playbus safeguarding policies and procedures

By April, Tandridge Voluntary Action (now known as VASE) and Voluntary Action Reigate and Banstead would have become one - Voluntary Action Surrey East (VASE).

We are looking for someone to lead us forward, with passion, innovation and courage - is that you?

Job title: Patient Support & Advocacy Officer
Reporting to: Regional Project Manager
Location: Based at home, situated across the South West Scotland region including regular travel to assigned renal units in Ayrshire and Dumfries & Galloway 
Hours: 17.5 hour per week. Must be sufficiently flexible to work irregular hours as demanded by the requirements of the post.
Contract: Fixed term post until the end of May 2026
Salary: £28,629 pa full time equivalent

An opportunity to provide practical, emotional, and financial support for anyone affected by chronic kidney disease. You will engage with kidney patients, their families, and carers as a source of information, support, and advocacy, in order to improve care and wellbeing outcomes for patients.

This may be in the hospital or other care setting, on the phone, online or face-to-face in a mutually acceptable public place.

The role will cover the main renal units and satellite dialysis units across your designated area in Ayrshire and Dumfries & Galloway. Frequent travel and attendance is expected at some sites.

Responsibilities

• With support, establish the Kidney Care UK Patient Support & Advocacy Service in the region so patients, their families, carers and professionals to access independent support on social, financial, health advocacy and wellbeing
• Be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of the Patient Support & Advocacy Service across the region and the effective management of a caseload. This involves regular attendance at renal clinics in the region, building relationships with health and care professionals and being available for patients in the renal unit, on the phone or online, or to meet at a mutually convenient public location
• To support patients to build the skills and confidence needed to positively navigate the challenges presented by health, social care, benefits, and financial support pathways, and to overcome barriers and promote independence
• To support patients to connect with services to ensure that they are engaged in shared decision making and that their voice is central to shaping the care and support they receive
• To raise awareness of Kidney Care UK and the benefits of the Patient Support & Advocacy Service amongst kidney patients, their families, carers, and professionals across the region
• To be a primary source of, or gateway to, local information and access to:
◌ Kidney Care UK Money & Energy Advice services, supporting income maximisation
◌ Kidney Care UK Patient Grants programme, raising awareness of the programme and supporting applications
◌ Kidney Care UK Counselling Service and other appropriate services to meet patients emotional and psychological needs
◌ Reliable and accurate patient information relating to kidney disease, patient pathways, models of care, and patient choice
◌ Benefits and finances, including employment, housing, and grants from charities including Kidney Care UK benefits and welfare service

• To provide insight on patients’ concerns and unmet needs to inform Kidney Care UK research, campaigns, and new service development activity
• To maintain patient records to allow effective reporting on key performance indicators about patient activity and service outputs
• Identify and create relationships with key services and professionals across the region, to ensure patients, their families, and carers can easily access the Patient Support & Advocacy Service
• To work in a way that respects the personal, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of the individual and maintains the confidentiality of information they may have shared with you

Spectra CIC delivers counselling services across London. The post holder will manage Spectra’s Psychosexual Counselling Service. This will include the delivery of counselling sessions, client allocations, clinical audit, service development and waiting list management. In addition, liaison with members of the counselling team.

You will have a good understanding of the health and well-being needs of clients experiencing sexual issues, an understanding of access barriers in underserved groups within communities, and how to engage and deliver a service effectively with people who want to engage with counselling. You will also have a relevant recognised qualification in Psychosexual counselling at minimum Diploma level and be a registered member of COSRT.

You will have a good working knowledge of Office programmes including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

To better serve marginalised communities we currently particularly welcome applications from trans people, people of colour and/or those with key language skills.

The role offers a combination of working online and within Spectra’s clinical hubs across London.

Please complete and return the application form, including the personal statement and diversity monitoring form – we do not accept CVs or incomplete applications.

You can access them via our website's Get Involved page.

Apply by: midday, 10th March

Interviews: Spectra is utilising a dynamic recruitment process whereby any promising applicants can be contacted as soon as their application is received and invited for interview. Please therefore submit your application as soon as possible and do not wait until the ultimate deadline.

Main function of job

This is a key role in the Bereavement Support Service. The team provides a wide range of services, including the Helpline, online enquiries, online community, Family Days, and online and printed resources.

The aim of this post is to provide consistent, high-quality emotional support to bereaved families who seek support from the Lullaby Trust.

1. Proactively engage bereaved families with the support service, respond to bereavement support enquiries and ensure anyone seeking advice and support on bereavement is given a high-quality service in a timely way.

To be the primary contact for the bereavement support services.

To cover and answer the bereavement support helpline and online enquiries responding within the set guidelines and KPIs for the department.

Proactively engaging with bereaved families through social media and other online platforms.

Ensure any safeguarding concerns are actioned in accordance with the organisations Safeguarding policy

Send materials to bereaved contacts, including bereavement packs and follow up e-cards,  and ensure all paperwork and databases are updated with each contact in line with the department guidelines, including Raiser’s Edge, Excel databases.

Ensure any messages on Bereavement Support FB Groups are monitored and advice is given via befrienders where appropriate

To arrange face to face events for bereaved families including family days, York Carol Service and memorial events to an agreed programme.

Work with the Engagement Team around social media bereavement support posts.

 2. Respond to all enquiries regarding the Care of the Next Infant (CONI) programme.

Respond to CONI enquiries from families and professionals and pass referrals to the CONI team in a timely way.

Update the CONI spreadsheet on enquiries progress and outcome.

Ensure families are offered Bereavement Support

3 Manage the Befriender programme with the Head of Support and Information and deliver training to befrienders and support befrienders in their role.  

Support Befrienders in their work by maintaining regular contact and support, offering advice and guidance when required.

Keep Befriender records up to date

Allocate Befrienders when required, ensuring there is an even spread of work between the befrienders

To collate, finalise and send out the Befriender newsletter on a monthly basis in conjunction with other members of the Team

Plan and deliver befriender training to new and existing befrienders

Support befrienders in their role and deliver regular online catch up sessions.

Help with the organisation, administration of the Befriender Conference and other events, facialitaing sessions and presentations.

Support the administration and preparation of Befriender Training, attend and participate when required and assist with the new befriender digital documents.

5 Ensure the bereavement support services are promoted to bereaved families and professionals working with bereaved families

Assist with the facilitation of Bereaved Families’ Panel and running online sessions.

Keep up to date with the bereavement support world including joining National Bereavement Alliance, Child Bereavement Network and research around grief and bereavement.

Attend events as required to represent the Lullaby Trust’s bereavement support services

6 Ensure the records and services of the department are kept up to date

Ensure bereaved contacts are added and updated on Excel and Raiser’s Edge

Maintain ongoing knowledge and training on the Lullaby Trust’s advice and the scientific knowledge behind this advice

Collate statistics, as required on areas of work within the support services team.

Assist with the services’ evaluation and impact processes including self-evaluation feedback.

Provide other administrative support to the team as required.

Other:

Attend and participate with External Supervision sessions.

Our Mission

We're Tutors United. We're on a mission to end the attainment and employability gap through the power of community-based tutoring. We support young people to thrive at two key transition points – from primary to secondary school, and from university to employment.

What We Do

Working with housing associations and other local partners, we run free tutoring programmes for primary school children and their families, providing access to vital educational support to those who need it most. We're proud to serve diverse, low-income, refugee, migrant, and multilingual communities across London, the Midlands, and the North West. We hire, train, and pay inspiring university students – most of whom also come from low-income households – as tutors, providing them with meaningful, paid work experience and wider support to boost their careers.

Each year, our work gives hundreds of young people, parents and carers the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to maximise education and employment opportunities. Now, we’re looking for an ambitious, highly organised and proactive person to join us as our new Finance and Governance Officer!

Job Purpose

This is an exciting time to join our small and impactful team, as we embark on a new four-year strategy. To meet our ambitious growth goals while sustaining strong core operations and compliance with charity and company regulations, we need to increase support for the CEO and Senior Management Team (SMT) and bolster our financial and governance capacity. This role is critical to achieving our strategic objectives to reach more young people than ever before, sustain the quality and impact of our programmes as we grow, diversify our funding and partnerships, and strengthen TU’s operations, so all staff can thrive as we scale-up delivery of tuition hubs across existing and new areas.

The Finance and Governance Officer will work closely with the CEO and COO to ensure the smooth running of TU, acting as the “glue” for the wider team and managing the day-to-day financial, governance and operational processes that are critical to high-quality delivery, compliance and impact.

The Finance and Governance Officer will provide robust and timely financial management support to the CEO, to ensure income is received and expenditure processed in line with our budgets. You will be responsible for processing incoming and outgoing payments within our bank and accountancy software, ensuring good records are kept, and liaising closely with our external accountants to deliver monthly accounts. You will support the CEO to tighten up our financial oversight, processes and compliance. You’ll also play a critical role in making sure our brilliant tutors and classroom assistants are paid each month, working with the wider team.

With an ambitious new strategy and an increased Board of trustees, a core aspect of this role will be to coordinate excellent governance support, to facilitate strong non-executive leadership and challenge as we grow. This role will be an advocate for governance and performance monitoring within TU, ensuring the team contributes to Board papers and KPIs, and supporting the CEO to meet governance deadlines. You will also pitch in with frontline programme delivery at pinch points during the year - such as helping with daily lesson support from 4-6pm, helping with our annual graduation event, or monitoring incoming enquiries.

We are looking for a proactive and conscientious individual who is prepared to challenge themselves and their colleagues. You will need to be solutions orientated, creative and comfortable communicating with people both internally and externally. If you are passionate about the development of young people, processes and performance, and want to see your ideas and skills come to life and underpin our growth strategy, you’ll love it here!

Location of role

Candidate can be based in London, Liverpool or Manchester. 

Job Details 

Please see full details in the attached Job Description.