Head of social impact jobs

We are looking for an exceptional Grants Commissioning Manager (Scotland), with a focus on Faslane. This is a senior management role working as part of the Grants team within the RNRMC at a time when the Charity’s strategy has a real focus on beneficiary need and impact, managing RNRMC commissioned grants in Scotland, ensuring that the funds are awarded in accordance with the Charities Values and Outcomes Framework.    

The role will work strategically with The Director of Relationships and Funding to support and deliver the charities funding plans for Scotland and support the Head of Commissioned Grants with all elements of the commissioning cycle including understanding need, designing projects, performance management of delivery and reporting of impact.  Working with internal and external stakeholders, the role will involve the oversight and good governance of grants programmes to ensure quality, evidenced outputs, and value for money of projects.      

In addition, you will lead and manage the Grants Administrator (Scotland, taking responsibility for actively and proactively supporting them to achieve in their post.   

About the RNRMC 

RNRMC is the Navy’s principal charity which exists to support every sailor, marine and their families, for life. We do this by offering grants to and working with, other organisations to deliver programmes that meet the needs of our beneficiaries. We work hard, engaging with supporters to help raise awareness and funds to deliver the outcomes required for today and tomorrow.  

Experience and Background 

You will have previous skills and experience in working with a wide range of stakeholders across the statutory and third sector and possess the ability to inspire confidence, provide credible leadership, build and maintain relationships plus motivate and drive towards delivery of change at pace.  In addition, you will have excellent interpersonal skills, be diplomatic and approachable with a strong ability to communicate verbally and in writing.     

You will be a confident manager able to adapt to a changing environment with strong problem-solving skills and excellent judgement alongside a meticulous, accurate and disciplined approach to work. You will also possess good organisational skills and be able to prioritise a varied and busy workload and deliver to deadlines.  You will be self-motivated and enthusiastic, be able to think strategically to resolve problems and make recommendations and present options for approval.  

Please see the job description for full details on the duties and responsibilities. 

Benefits 

30 days holiday plus Bank Holidays 

Hybrid working – 60% in office and 40% home working 

Employee Assistance Programme to give you confidential support 24 hours a day 

Life Assurance (after one year’s qualifying service)  

Private Healthcare Scheme (after one year’s qualifying period)  

A generous non-contributory Pension Scheme (7% contribution after 3 months qualifying period)  

Enhanced Maternity Leave Package (after 2 year’s qualifying period) 

Hours of Work 

Hours of work are 35 hours per week, 09:00 – 17:00 Monday to Friday. 

We have a friendly, supportive, and inclusive environment with a hybrid working approach of 60% in office and 40% home-working. 

Salary  

The salary range for the post is between £ 43,500 to £ 51,100 per annum, according to skills and experience. 

Pre-appointment Checks 

The successful candidate will be asked to provide evidence they are eligible to work in the UK and undergo a Disclosure Check and additional security checks as required. 

Today, 12 children and young people will be diagnosed with cancer. We’ll stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time.  

• Salary - £44,805 FTE
• Hours - Full time, 35 hours per week
• Contract type - Temporary, up to 12 months maternity cover
• Bristol Hybrid - Expectation to be in the office in central Bristol 2 days a week
• Closing date - Tuesday 20th May 2025
• WC interview date - 2nd June 2025

Change lives in a life-changing career

When a child or young person is diagnosed with cancer, their whole world can feel like it’s falling apart. Independence is taken and confidence is stolen. Stability no longer exists. The future suddenly feels uncertain.

The impact of cancer on young lives is more than medical. That’s why we exist. Our specialist social workers help children and young people with cancer and their families navigate the emotional and practical impact of cancer. We remove barriers, solve problems and prioritise wellbeing. And we stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time.

We challenge the systems and policies that surround children and young people, we highlight gaps and campaign for change. Because we know what a better future could look like. And we know what we need to do to make that future a reality. We need to push harder, reach further and work smarter. And we need the right people on our team to help us get there. People like you.

About the role

We’re looking for a qualified Management Accountant with management accounting experience to join our Finance team.

This role is responsible for ensuring the accurate reporting of the charity’s income earned each month and to support in the forecasting of income for inclusion in the annual budgets and regular re-forecasts.

The role holder will provide explanations of variances to budget and/or forecast.

The role holder will work with the Income Operations, Income Generation and Finance teams to ensure processes around income are sufficiently robust to ensure the accurate reporting of income in the monthly management accounts and the minimisation of work to reconcile income received in the bank with income reported in the income statement.

The role holder will play an integral role in the successful implementation of the new finance system. Ensuring that the opportunities the new technology offers are integrated and that stakeholders see a noted difference in the reporting and analysis they receive from Finance.

This role is subject to a criminal record check. In the event of a successful application a basic criminal record check will be completed.

What will I be doing?

No two days are the same at Young Lives vs Cancer. So, summarising your ‘day to day’ isn’t easy. Here are some of the main things you’ll be doing, but you’ll find more details in the job description.

• Work with the two Finance Business Partners and wider Finance team, in the preparation of monthly management accounts, budgets and forecasts.
• Responsible for ensuring the accurate reporting of income in the monthly management accounts and in the annual report and accounts.
• Work closely with the Income Operations team in particular to ensure income is appropriately recorded in CARE (CRM system) and subsequently in Business Central (the new finance system).
• Preparation of templates used for budgets and forecasts and completion of budgets, as directed by the Finance Business Partner.
• Maintain KPIs each month, flagging trends identified which indicate risks and opportunities to budgets and forecasts to the Finance Business Partner and wider Finance team.
• Modelling of income and income scenarios to support project work and business cases.
• Build strong relationships within Finance and work with colleagues to promote and ensure positive collaboration across departments.

What do I need? 

The key skills we’re looking for in this role are:

• CCAB Qualified Accountant
• Experience of management accounting and the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Reviewing and implementing process improvements required to improve the accuracy of monthly reporting.
• Educated to degree level or evidenced equivalent.
• Strong Excel capability and proficient in the use of other Microsoft Office applications.
• A team player with the ability to forge excellent working relationships quickly.
• Ability to prioritise delivery of conflicting priorities and to effectively manage stakeholder expectations around deadlines.

What will I gain?

For people to reach their full potential, they need the right environment. As a member of Team Young Lives, you’ll be made to feel supported, valued and appreciated. Here’s how we do it:

• Flexible working: we’re open to working hours outside of 9 - 5 and we can talk through your flexibility requirements at interview stage
• Wellbeing days: four days a year to do what works for you – from catching up on training to going for a walk
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Great family/caring leave entitlements
• Enhanced pension
• Access to our employee savings scheme

To find out more about our benefits package, have a look on our website.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At Young Lives vs Cancer, we recognise that opportunities for too many people remain a condition of their sex, ethnicity, class, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation – or a combination. This has never been acceptable to us as an organisation. We don’t just accept difference, we value it, celebrate it, nurture it and we thrive because of it.

We’re on a journey to be reflective of the diverse children, young people and families we support. We know we aren’t there yet, and we’re passionately committed to taking actions and making changes to be a truly diverse, inclusive and equitable organisation. This includes taking anti-oppressive action and removing barriers in our recruitment practices. We particularly welcome applications from members of minoritised communities. Our Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging strategy will tell you more.

We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. CVs can be uploaded, but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to fully complete the work history sections of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly and objectively.

Accessibility

We’re committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always aim to be as accommodating as possible.Please let us know in your application form of any adjustments or access requirements we could make to help you with the application process and interview.

Job Title: Policy and Research Officer 

Location: Liverpool/Hybrid (Remote working a possibility)

Salary: £33,000

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time. Monday to Friday, 8:45am-4:45pm

Join Us in Ending Furniture Poverty!

Are you passionate about social housing and making a difference in people’s lives? Do you want to use research to make a real difference in tackling furniture poverty across the UK?

We’re looking for a Policy & Research Officer to join End Furniture Poverty, the campaigning arm of FRC Group. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the heart of impactful social research that shapes policy and drives change.

About End Furniture Poverty

End Furniture Poverty is the campaigning arm of FRC Group, a social enterprise with a mission to End Furniture Poverty. We are committed to making a tangible difference in our communities by providing quality, affordable furniture to those in need. Our values—Bravery, Creativity, Passion, and Professionalism—drive us to tackle social issues head-on, innovating to create sustainable solutions and inspiring positive change.

Operating for over 35 years, FRC Group includes a family of social businesses such as the Furniture Resource Centre and Buckingham Interiors. Our operations are not just about providing furniture; they’re about empowering lives, supporting the community, and ensuring everyone has access to the essential items that make a house a home.

Our team is our greatest asset, and we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive working environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally. We invest in our people through comprehensive training, development opportunities, and a culture that celebrates achievements and milestones.

The Role

As part of the End Furniture Poverty team, you’ll work closely with the Director of End Furniture Poverty to lead and deliver our research strategy. You’ll develop and deliver high-quality research, analyse complex data, and create publications that inform policy and influence real-world change.

This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives on juggling multiple projects, has a strong grasp of social research methods, and wants to see their work have a national impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading primary and secondary research into the causes, effects, and solutions to furniture poverty

• Designing qualitative and quantitative studies

• Handling large datasets and using tools like SPSS, Stata or R for analysis

• Writing publication-standard reports and policy briefings

• Mapping services and interventions in the sector

• Staying up to date with key policy developments

• Supporting our influencing work with powerful evidence and insight

Skills and Experience:

• Strong experience of both qualitative and quantitative social research

• Educated to degree level (ideally in a relevant field such as social or political science)

• Postgraduate social research qualification

• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal

• Proficiency in statistical software (e.g. SPSS, R, Stata)

• Confidence in managing complex datasets and distilling insights

• A creative and analytical mindset

• Knowledge of social justice, government policy, and socioeconomic issues

• A passion for ending furniture poverty and aligning with our values: Bravery, Creativity, Passion, and Professionalism

Benefits

• 27 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
• Christmas shutdown
• Up to 9% pension match
• Staff purchase schemes
• Medicash health insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Travel passes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Birthday celebrations and meals
• Values awards & vouchers
• 3 paid volunteering days per year
• Free parking
• Death in service
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Free tea, coffee, and fruit
• Wonderful Wednesdays – Free Toast and gatherings
• Training and Development opportunities
• A great place to work with a positive social impact

At End Furniture Poverty, you'll be part of a passionate team working to create lasting social change. This is a unique opportunity to lead meaningful research that directly informs national policy and helps end furniture poverty in the UK. We’re a values-driven organisation that champions innovation, creativity, and impact. With a flexible, supportive working environment and the chance to grow and develop your skills, you’ll be making a real difference—every single day.

If you're ready to use your skills to drive change and help shape a fairer society, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and be part of ending furniture poverty.

Job Title: Eastern European Floating Support Worker 

Location: Hybrid working with a requirement to occasionally work at Head Office (Vauxhall, London) and co-locations across London
Salary: £28,857.12 per annum inclusive of London weighting if applicable
Contract type: This post is Fixed Term Contract until March 2026. There is a possible extension of contract depending on funding

Hours: 37.5 hours per week 

We are recruiting for Floating Support Worker who will support the Ascent Pan London Service in building sustainable referral pathways and joint working protocols with a range of partners working with survivors of domestic abuse

You will provide capacity-building in the form of advice, advocacy, support, and briefings across the London boroughs to statutory agencies and community organizations around the needs of Eastern European domestic abuse survivors, to embed best practice across our communities. 

It is desirable for candidates to be proficient in one or more Eastern European languages.

You will have proven experience of providing direct emotional and practical support to women as well as up-to-date knowledge of legislation relating to survivors of gender-based violence. You will have excellent casework skills, good written and verbal communication skills, clear professional boundaries and be a proactive team player. All candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the feminist values of empowerment and equality which underpin all of our work. 

The post holder will provide a high-quality personal welfare support service to Eastern European survivors of domestic abuse and other forms of violence and abuse and their children. The post holder will empower Eastern European survivors by providing them with emotional and practical support, including support to access safe accommodation. 

The post holder will provide capacity building in the form of advice, advocacy, support and briefings across the London boroughs to statutory agencies and community organizations around the needs of Eastern European domestic abuse survivors, to embed best practice across our communities. 

Please note that this post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

Closing Date: 09:00am 16 May 2025

Interview Date: 27 May 2025

Refuge is the UK’s largest provider of specialist services, and we are proud to be a leader in our field and an employer of choice, with leading edge systems for supervision, quality management and development.

Refuge offers a variety of exciting opportunities to learn, develop and grow in your career. We recognise the value everyone brings to the organisation to achieve our aims and are dedicated to developing and rewarding our staff. More details of our benefits can be found in Job Information Pack.

Purpose of role

To create engaging content and communications for our charitable services, fundraising and internal communications across all our channels. The role is a critical part of Thrive’s new strategy as we move towards a more digitally focussed and data driven approach to marketing, raising awareness and influencing the sector.

Job Description

Thrive’s vision is that gardening is actively encouraged as part of personal health and wellbeing management and Social & Therapeutic Horticulture (STH) services are available wherever people live.

We are looking for a creative, dynamic and enthusiastic member of the Communications and Marketing Team who can support us in the development and delivery of Thrive’s communication and marketing strategy and boost our awareness and engagement using both online and offline channels.

Broad Outline of Key Responsibilities –

• Creating web pages and managing content and assets such as video, images, case-studies

• Supporting the delivery of internal and external email newsletters; creating content, managing email lists, automations and segmentations

• Translate media stories into compelling content across channels to grow audience understanding of the charity and consideration to support

• Attend external events to network and represent Thrive

• Monitoring channels and producing regular reports on performance from analytics

This a versatile role, encompassing skills and experience across digital marketing, content creation, press and media as well as social media. So you will need to be creative, have a passion for storytelling and identifying and writing engaging content across all our channels.
If you are a confident marketeer and have experience of working in a comms and marketing environment, we can offer you a rewarding challenge.

For the full job description and person specification, please download the information pack 

Volunteering Services Officer

Are you passionate about harnessing the power of volunteering to transform lives? Prospect Hospice, based in Swindon, offers compassionate end-of-life care and support to our community. We’re seeking a dedicated Volunteering Services Officer to help us deliver exceptional volunteer experiences and expand our community impact.

Hours: 37.5 per week (Monday to Friday 09:00 – 17:00) (There may be some flexibility on this for the right candidate)

What’s the role?

As a Volunteering Services Officer, you’ll play a vital role in maximizing the impact of our 650-strong volunteer workforce while enjoying a supportive and values-driven workplace. You will:

• Lead the training and induction process for new volunteers.
• Collaborate with teams to create an outstanding volunteer experience.
• Support volunteer managers to strengthen volunteer engagement practices.
• Develop clear, on-brand communications to keep volunteers informed and motivated.
• Support the delivery of our community engagement strategy.

This role does not involve direct line management of volunteers but focuses on equipping our teams to deliver exceptional volunteer experiences.

Who are we looking for?

You’ll excel in this role if you have:

• Proven experience in recruiting, training, and inspiring volunteers or staff
• A strong understanding of the unique dynamics between employment and volunteering
• Excellent communication and influencing skills to achieve results through others
• Strong project management abilities and a solution-focused mindset
• A commitment to equity, inclusion, and providing outstanding volunteering experiences.

Read the job description for the full person specification.

We offer a great range of benefits, including:

• 27 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (rising with length of service)
• Continued membership of the NHS pension scheme is available for existing members
• Generous contributory pension scheme for all other staff
• A commitment to supporting your professional development
• Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
• Supportive induction, and training and development
• Free parking

Interviews will be held on 20th May 2025

Equality & Diversity

Prospect Hospice is committed to encouraging a diverse and inclusive working environment. We recognise that promoting diversity and eliminating discrimination in our workplace will bring benefits for our people, our business and the communities we serve. We therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those we support. As part of our SAFER recruitment process, offers of employment will be subject to thorough checks, which may include a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, satisfactory references, online and social media checks and verification of qualifications. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to adhere to our safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

 We will review applications as they come in and therefore we may close the vacancy before the closing date. Candidates are therefore advised to apply early.

Patient Experience Manager - Horatio’s Garden, Stoke Mandeville

Salary: £36,000 FTE

Location: The National Spinal Injuries Centre, Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Aylesbury

Contract type/ hours: Full time, permanent. 37.5 hours a week, to include 5 hours on one weekend afternoon, every other week

Closing date: Wednesday 30 April, 2025

Start date: End May/beginning June 2025

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced manager for a prestigious new role in our garden at the National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville. 

Horatio’s Garden is a nationwide charity creating and nurturing beautifully designed gardens in NHS’s spinal injury centres. The Patient Experience Manager will be the figure head/ambassador for the garden. 

You will be responsible for the smooth running of a thriving, vibrant garden ensuring the patient and their family are appropriately supported throughout their time in Stoke Mandeville. 

This role requires you to manage a large established team of volunteers and work closely with the Gardener who maintains the horticultural standard of the garden and delivers therapeutic horticulture sessions. 

You will be managed by the national Patient Experience Lead, as well as developing and maintaining relationships with clinical and non-clinical NHS staff, corporate sponsors, funders, the Fundraising team, and the Events Programme Manager. 

The fully accessible garden has been beautifully designed and maintained, and the role of the garden needs to reflect an appropriate environment for patients and their families at all stages of their recovery.  From the initial welcome, to ensuring the contact and relationship is consistent with activities to suit their needs.

You will be responsible for developing and delivering social activities, supported by the charity’s Events Programme Manager and in collaboration with the wider Stoke Mandeville team. These activities will mainly need to be held on a weekend afternoon which is a critical time in the garden when most patients are available and often have friends and family to visit. Currently the Arts programme includes crafts, quizzes, seasonal celebrations with lunches, in addition sessional creative experts also deliver glass fusing workshops, felting, printing, talks, painting, ceramic workshop, live music performances.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident, proactive individual who is efficient, well organised and has outstanding communication and relationship building skills. You will need to be adaptable and friendly and confident working with a wide range of people including people with spinal injuries and their families, NHS staff, volunteers and many different teams within the charity.

Key Responsibilities include:

· Develop relationships with patients and families to ensure the best experience for them in the garden at every stage of their rehabilitation

· Develop and maintain productive and collaborative relationships with NHS clinical teams and voluntary services

· Work with the newly appointed Impact Manager to monitor patient experience and the impact of the garden

· Manage the team of volunteers to ensure the smooth running of the garden with patient experience at its core

· Maintain a consistent social and arts activity programme appropriate for the current patient group, liaising with the Events Programme Manager and managing the volunteers accordingly

· Host corporate sponsor events and fundraising opportunities

· Work with fundraising managers and volunteers to develop opportunities to generate income in the garden through friends, corporate friends and third-party fundraising

· Ensure the garden is managed to allow the correct balance is in place to benefit both patients and external parties (major donors, trusts, corporate groups and other visitors)

· Represent the garden and charity at key events and speaking opportunities

· Work closely with the communications team to develop and ensure clear messaging in and outside the garden

· Ensure all budgeting and administrative tasks associated with the garden are monitored, completed and maintained

Knowledge, Skills and Experience 

Essential 

• Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to successfully develop new working relationships
• Experience of leading and managing teams 
• Experience of working with volunteers 
• Stakeholder engagement and networking
• Excellent communication skills
• Confident public speaker
• Delivering social events
• Experience in managing budgets and petty cash
• Good IT skills, specifically proficient with Microsoft Office 365: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint 

Desirable 

• Experience of working with the NHS or in a health care setting
• Interest and understanding in wellbeing benefits of gardens 
• Experience of therapeutic activities
• Digital photography 
• Supplier management and ordering 

Qualities 

• Professional and confident 
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills
• Proactive, can-do attitude
• Empathetic and kind
• Calm under pressure 
• Ability to prioritise and adapt to changing needs of each working day 
• Self-motivated and capable of working with the minimum of direction but understanding the limits of your knowledge and able to seek advice when required 

As a Charity we are committed to creating and promoting a culture that protects and preserves the welfare of the vulnerable people in our care. Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and thorough process of obtaining and evaluating information from and about candidates including criminal record checks, to ensure that all persons appointed are suitable to work for our Charity. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all sectors of society. 

NOTE: DBS, medical and reference checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process.

Special Olympics GB is a charity dedicated to providing year-round training and competition for
children and adults with intellectual disabilities. We are much more than just a sports organisation – we are a movement that breaks down barriers, fosters inclusion, and changes lives. With over 10,000 athletes, 6000 volunteers, and 100+ accredited clubs across England, Scotland, and Wales, we are committed to creating opportunities for everyone to thrive through sport.

Our athletes are at the heart of everything we do – they are inspirational, courageous, passionate, and insightful, embodying the core values of Special Olympics GB every single day. This is your opportunity to be part of something truly special and contribute to an organisation that creates real impact at a grassroots level.

About the Roles

• Hours: 35 hours per week (full-time) – flexible options negotiable
• Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 per annum
• Location: Home-based with regular travel
• Contract: 2 years with possible extension dependent on funding
• Benefits: Flexible working, generous Time Off in Lieu policy, annual CPD/training investment, employer’s pension scheme, 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + birthday leave, employee health scheme, and opportunities to attend exciting, inclusivity-driven events.

As part of our small yet ambitious and agile team, you will work closely with the Head of Network, our Accredited Clubs/Programmes, and Volunteers to drive grassroots development, build community engagement, and enhance opportunities for athletes.

Who We’re Looking For

We want to hear from you if you are:

• Passionate about inclusion and making a difference in people’s lives
• A great communicator who enjoys working with volunteers, athletes, and families incommunities
• Adaptable, agile and proactive, with the ability to troubleshoot and solve problems effectively
• Dedicated to personal growth and career development
• Driven by values that promote social change through sport

The Opportunity of a Lifetime

This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to be part of a global movement that empowers individuals, builds confidence, and fosters lifelong friendships. The journey is great, but the rewards are even greater. Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of something truly life-changing.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV (2 pages)and a cover letter (1-2 pages) detailing:

• Why Special Olympics GB? Why do you want to join us now, and why are you the right person for the role?
• What impact do you hope to make in the role? How do you see yourself contributing to Special Olympics GB and the role you are applying for?
• Why should we choose you? Highlight your skills, knowledge, experience, and determination that make you the best fit.

Please tailor your application to the role—generic or combined applications will not be considered.

Key Dates

•  Application deadline: Sunday 27th April 2025, 9pm
•  Interview Stages: Stage 1 – week beginning 19th May 2025, Stage 2 week beginning 2nd June 2025
•  Final decision: Week beginning 9th June 2025

We are committed to equality and diversity and encourage all candidates who meet the job role requirements to apply. Please note that applicants will need to provide evidence of their right to live and work in the UK and will be required to undertake a DBS check .

We will only contact candidates selected for interviews.
No agency contact, please.
​For job role specifics, please see the Job Descriptions.

Be part of a movement that changes lives. Apply today!

Registered Care Manager

Are you an experienced leader in residential care? 

Do you thrive in a compassionate, faith-driven environment? 

Ready to lead a dedicated team towards excellent care? Join us at Cumbria Emmaus House!

We’re searching for a proactive and dedicated Registered Care Manager to lead our committed care and hospitality team at Emmaus House, a warm and welcoming 26-bed Christian residential care home located in the scenic town of Whitehaven, Cumbria.

This role is more than just a job – it’s a calling. We seek a manager who aligns with our evangelical Christian ethos to continue our tradition of faith-led care for our residents. Find out more about how we care for our residents here: https://youtu.be/Po6md7pq7nI

As part of Pilgrims’ Friend Society, we are driven by a mission to serve and enrich the lives of older people through person-centred care within a nurturing Christian community.

Have a watch here of "What it means for us, to work in a Christian Care Home like ours:" https://youtu.be/uCa1_BtS34w

What You’ll Do: 

• Ensure high-quality care in line with our policies and Christian values;
• Lead and manage the care and hospitality teams ensuring they are well-trained and motivated;
• Oversee the development and implementation of care plans
• Responsible for the home’s budget, in conjunction with the Head Office Finance Team. This includes local purchasing etc within budget limits;
• Manage complaints from residents, relatives and staff in accordance with Society policy;
• Engage with local support groups to maximise voluntary help and spiritual support available;;
• Uphold the Christian ethos of the home through leadership and example. 

What You’ll Bring: 

• Management experience in a residential care home or similar setting; 
• Qualification in Health & Social Care (Level 3 or above); 
• Strong leadership and people management skills; 
• A passion for person-centred care and working with older people;
• Excellent organisational and communication abilities; 
• IT proficiency (Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook);
• Ability to manage workload and remain calm under pressure.

Hours:

Full-time, 40 hours per week, with occasional weekend, bank holiday, and on-call cover as required.

Why Join Us? 

• Salary: £47,000 to £50,000 per annum 
• 5 Weeks' paid holiday per year as well as bank and public holidays
• Training & development
• Ongoing support from management
• Perkbox – including an Employee assistance programme
• Care Friends referral 
• Long-standing service rewards
• Birthday rewards
• Life assurance scheme
• Pension scheme

Apply today to make a lasting impact on the lives of our residents in a role filled with purpose and fulfilment. Emmaus House is waiting for you! 

Please note: This role has an Occupational Requirement to be filled by an evangelical Christian under the provisions of the Equality Act (2010).

We are committed to having a diverse senior management team and we encourage applications from disabled and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic candidates, as these groups are under-represented on our senior management team at present.

Join our team as a Digital Campaigns Assistant to work on a range of powerful and exciting campaigns.

From crafting emails that inspire people to take action, to brainstorming graphics that cut through the noise, to getting stuck into the behind-the-scenes-detail that gets a campaign out the door, you’ll be working hard, fast and learning everyday.

You'll support the delivery of impactful campaigns- shifting hearts and minds from day one. 

We don’t expect a Digital Campaigns Assistant to know everything about digital campaigning in a political space. But you’ll come with at least 1-2 years experience in digital roles or where you've used digital as a core discipline.

Day-to-day you will:

• Craft punchy emails, petitions, event forms and action pages that move people to action

• Brainstorm beautiful posters, social media graphics and videos that cut through the noise

• Draft compelling and moving video scripts 

• Post powerful content and copy on social media, keeping our campaign channels active and inspiring

• Help develop and moderate our online supporter communities 

• Help us administrate and understand our campaigns and audiences better by getting your head into data entry, analysis, and research

• Create and build peer-to-peer text or phone banking campaigns, seeing them through end-to-end

• Build confidence in a variety of digital tools - like Action Network, Airtable, Favro, Slack, CallHub, GetThru and Front - to achieve maximum impact in campaigns

You'll also have an opportunity to learn more about campaigning as a craft at Small Axe across creative, production and organising. 

Contract: 12 months, full-time (37.5 hours/week on average)
Deadline: Sunday 27 April 2025, 11.59pm UK
Start date: ASAP
Location: Small Axe Office, London (we are an office-based organisation)
Salary: £30,500 per annum plus paid overtime

Apply through our website. 

At Fuel Bank Foundation, we believe no one should have to choose between heating and eating. Every day, we help people across the UK who are facing fuel crisis—providing emergency financial support, advice, and long-term solutions that create lasting change.

We’re looking for an experienced Strategic Partnerships Manager to help us grow and nurture high-impact relationships with corporate partners, charitable trusts, and grant-making bodies. If you’re a confident communicator, natural relationship-builder, and passionate about making a difference, this could be the role for you.

About the Role:

As Strategic Partnerships Manager, you will play a central role in driving income growth and increasing the impact of our partnerships. You’ll work closely with the Head of Strategic Partnerships to deliver our partnership strategy—developing new funding opportunities, managing existing relationships, and ensuring excellent stewardship throughout the partner journey.

This is a dynamic and varied role that offers scope for creativity, strategy, and hands-on relationship management. You'll collaborate closely with internal teams to bring partner activity to life, demonstrate impact, and align our work with shared goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage a portfolio of strategic partnerships, including charitable trusts, corporate sponsors, and grant-making bodies.
• Deliver high-quality stewardship and build strong, long-term relationships with supporters.
• Identify and secure new partnership and funding opportunities in line with organisational strategy.
• Create compelling, tailored proposals and pitches that align with partner objectives and Fuel Bank’s mission.
• Track partnership performance, prepare reports and evaluations, and share impact stories with funders and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate across departments to align partner activity with service delivery and communications.
• Contribute to income planning, forecasting, and the delivery of financial targets.

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong experience in partnership management, business development, account management, or fundraising—ideally within the charity, non-profit or social impact sector.
• A track record of building successful relationships and delivering income growth.
• Skilled in writing proposals, reports, and presenting ideas clearly and persuasively.
• Commercial awareness and confidence working with budgets, forecasts, and reporting tools.
• Strategic thinker with a creative mindset and the ability to spot new opportunities.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
• Comfortable working independently and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

What You’ll Receive in Return:

• Team Support: Join a supportive and collaborative team committed to your success.
• Enhanced Annual Leave: 27.5 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional days.
• Flexible Working: Enjoy a flexible schedule that supports a healthy work-life balance.
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  • Enhanced pension contributions.
  • Private healthcare and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Training and Development: Benefit from a comprehensive onboarding programme and ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Equal Opportunities Employer: We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Location: Hybrid working - Part London office-based and part home working. The post holder will work a minimum of one day a week in the office.

Salary: £40,450 per annum 

Hours: 35 hours per week 

Closing date: Tuesday 29 April 2025 at 10.00am 

Interview date (over video):  Wednesday 7 May 2025

This is a permanent full-time position. 

Please note that we reserve the right to hold interviews earlier so please apply as soon as possible. 

Who we are looking for 

We’re looking for a strategic and creative Content & Communications Manager to lead the development and delivery of our multi-channel content. You will curate, create, and commission dynamic, multi-channel content that supports our mission to accelerate access to new technologies and treatments, advance research toward cures, and provide trusted resources to support people with T1D. 

Collaboration is key. You’ll work closely with people living with T1D, researchers, and advocates to amplify authentic voices and create well-evidenced content that informs and inspires. You'll also manage media relations, securing coverage to raise awareness of T1D and our work. 

Experience required 

You’ll have previous experience of: 

• Using your excellent written and oral communication skills to create engaging content 

• Planning content with multiple internal stakeholders from brief to delivery, ensuring a regular feed of content that meets organisational goals 

• Managing and motivating a team of content specialists 

• Working within a proactive press office, creating media plans, responding to enquiries and stewarding journalists. 

• Managing external agencies and freelancers, keeping work within scope and budget 

• Using tone of voice and brand guidelines to ensure consistency of content output 

• Building trust and good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders 

• Training others to create audience-focussed content 

• Using brand insight, UX, audience segmentation and design processes to deliver integrated multi-channel campaigns to increase engagement 

• Using analytical data to examine existing content and inform future content creation 

• Telling personal stories in a sensitive, creative and engaging way. 

• Flexing language to suit the intended audience

• Developing, coaching and motivating line reports

• Managing team resources, working out the most efficient ways to deliver high-impact content 

About Breakthrough T1D 

Breakthrough T1D is the world’s leading charitable research funder into type 1 diabetes, improving lives until we find the cure. We are dedicated to our 400,000 strong type 1 community in the UK and work closely with our international affiliates across the world, including the US, Canada and Australia. 

You will find a vibrant atmosphere and spirited team at Breakthrough T1D, always striving to make a difference to people living with type 1. 

Employee benefits 

As an employer we offer: 

• Hybrid working arrangements 

• Flexible working and will consider compressed hours 

• Generous annual leave entitlement – 25 days per year plus bank holidays for full-time staff with leave increasing after three and five years’ service 

• Health cash plan that allows you to claim for some treatments such as dental, optical and physiotherapy treatment 

• Season ticket and cycle loan 

• Pension scheme 

• Family-friendly policies – maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave at enhanced rates 

• Personalised training to suit your career aspirations and professional development 

Breakthrough T1D is an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age. 

Fundraising ASSISTANT

JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION

Every 6 minutes someone learns that they are losing their sight. Every five hours, a baby is born with sight problems. In these moments, two profound questions emerge:

• Can this be stopped?

• How do I (or my child) live this life?

The merger of Fight for Sight and Vision Foundation on 1st April 2023 has enabled us to address both questions. By combining our strengths and expertise we are now the only significant national funder with the efficiency, capability, and capacity to increase investment in medical research and social improvement. Together we can mitigate both the prevalence and impact of sight loss.

We have a clear ambition, led by our CEO, Keith Valentine, who has valuable lived experience of sight loss. We’ve secured well-respected and highly engaged ambassadors and patrons, from Sir John Major and Marsha De Cordova MP.

We are looking for a driven, committed, and creative individual to join our dynamic team as we devise and launch a new five-year strategy. You’ll be part of something impactful and a key support within the fundraising team.

The Fundraising Assistant will play a crucial role in the future growth of our charity and the impact that we can achieve through partnerships for people with sight loss.  You will be a key part of a growing fundraising team providing support across the team. 

Responsible to  

Individual Giving Manager 

Direct reports  

None 

Working hours and contract  

This is a permanent full-time role (35 hours per week).  We will consider part-time and flexible working arrangements. 

Salary  

£25,000 per annum 

Location  

Central London with some remote working. A minimum of two days required in the office, 50 Leman Street, London E1 8HQ.

Start date 

As soon as possible. 

Role Responsibilities:

Individual Giving 

• Support the Individual Giving Manager with day-to-day communications with our donor base, including timely database administration to capture communication preferences and personal details. 

• Support the Database Manager with data and financial processes, including recording and batching donations, generating reports, contributing to supporter journeys and reconciling income. 

• Undertake research into new projects and areas of fundraising and highlight areas of potential opportunities to raise income and ensure continuous supporter engagement. 

• Liaise with design and print suppliers to deliver appeals and other campaigns. 

• Support the Individual Giving team in-person in the office, with the processing of direct marketing appeal responses, including banking of donations and sending thank you letters.

• Work with the Individual Giving Managers to implement supporter journeys to encourage further support to the organisation. 

Events and Community 

• Use a CRM database to effectively administer and manage event and community activities. 

• To be an ambassador at all events, supporting the delivery of our vision and ensuring that the charity’s profile and reputation are enhanced. 

• Work with the Events and Community team to send out literature and parcels to community groups and event participants in an efficient and timely manner. 

• Researching and sourcing event materials and fulfilling event packs when required.

• Support with logistics for virtual and in-person events as required. 

Wider fundraising  

• Answering inbound calls as part of the head office call team, at least two days per week, and responding to or triaging enquiries to be resolved in a timely manner.

• Working with suppliers to help design, proof and order new and replacement fundraising materials (fundraising packs, t-shirts, collecting boxes etc) as necessary.  

• Act as the first point of contact for external enquiries and manage internal post, including sorting incoming post and organising outgoing fundraising post from head office. 

• Work with the Communications team to ensure social media posts and other promotion opportunities are carefully planned and well executed.
• Work alongside the high value team Partnerships Assistant on key events and appeal tasks when required.

• Provide general administration support across the fundraising team as required. 

• Contribute to the overall fundraising strategy as a member of the Fundraising team. Share learnings and points of interest in team meetings, as well as work-based updates.

• To work in compliance with the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Practice and data protection legislation.

Person specification:

Desirable skills, knowledge & experience 

• Excellent communicator in formal and informal communications, both verbally and in writing, to all stakeholders. 

• Proven ability to engage, inspire and enthuse a range of supporters. 

• A commitment to undertake training where required and an enthusiasm for new challenges and experiences. 

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport. 

• Creative thinking, imaginative and entrepreneurial attitude towards fundraising. 

• Strong project management and prioritisation skills. 

• IT literate with experience of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook, and databases. 

• A commitment to our values: Together we are bold, tenacious, informed and optimistic.
• Experience of using a CRM database to support relationship management. 
• Understanding of the charity sector and associated fundraising technique. 

Personal qualities 

• An understanding of and commitment to blind and partially sighted people. 

• A passion for fundraising and wanting to make a difference. Someone who is keen to succeed and keen to demonstrate their abilities.

• Highly organised with the ability to juggle several deadlines at the same time. 

• Positive, confident and enthusiastic. 

• The ability to use initiative, common sense and solve problems.

• Self-motivated, team worker with ability to work autonomously as required. 

• Willingness to work flexibly where required. 

• Approachable, creative, ‘can-do’ attitude. 

• Excellent attention to detail. 

• Comfortable with managing day-to-day routine tasks, in addition to prioritising ad hoc tasks when required. 

• A growth mindset.

Flexibility 

The role description is a general outline of duties and responsibilities and may be amended as the charity develops, the needs of the team evolve, and the role grows. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time. 

Application process:  

Please submit a CV and supporting statement, outlining your skills and experience relevant to the role and motivations for applying for the role (two pages maximum), with the subject ‘Application for Fundraising Assistant’

The interview process is as follows: 

• 1st Interview: Online with recruiting manager and fundraising colleague. 

• 2nd Interview and an informal meeting with colleagues: Face to face in London E1 with line manager and other members of the fundraising team.

Make a Change 

Make a Change is a community-wide, early response approach to people using abusive behaviours (or who are concerned that they might be) towards a current or ex-partner. The model has been developed by Respect in partnership with Women’s Aid Federation England, drawing inspiration from their Change that Lasts approach. It includes three strands: expert support programme for perpetrators with parallel support for survivors, workforce development and community outreach.

Improving the safety, freedom and wellbeing of adult and child survivors of domestic abuse is a key outcome for our work with perpetrators.  The Make a Change model is a multi-partner project offering local areas a framework for delivering perpetrator work. Where feasible, we aim to establish partnerships with local survivor domestic abuse service to deliver parallel support for survivors (referred to as Integrated Support Service) as part the expert support strand.

This is a new and exciting role within the Make a Change team. This exciting new role offers a unique opportunity to join our team at a pivotal moment.  As the first person to fill this position, you'll play a key role in shaping its development and collaborating with the team to define its future direction.  This is a fantastic time to join us as we grow, and you'll be an integral part of establishing this important function and contributing to our collective and continued success 

We are seeking a Make a Change Development Lead to drive the development and innovation plans for the model for 2025-28. This pivotal role will focus on enhancing the three core strands of Make a Change: Expert Support, Workforce Development, and Community Outreach.

This role requires innovation, leadership and collaboration with a range of stakeholders, ensuring these strands work seamlessly together to achieve meaningful, measurable outcomes for individuals and communities.

You will need to think long-term and understand how different components of the programme fit together. Strong leadership skills are necessary to guide teams, inspire collaboration, and make decisions that will influence both the direction of the programme and its day-to-day operations. You will have a passion for innovation and continuous improvement to develop and test new strategies, tools, and methodologies, ensuring that the programme remains dynamic and responsive to changing needs.

This is an exciting opportunity within a creative and proactive team, where members are encouraged to seek out and share learning. The role focuses on continuously developing our work with perpetrators, contributing to the growing evidence base on effective behaviour change and strategies to keep survivors safe.