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Jigsaw4u is a charity with a proud 27 year history in supporting mental health and wellbeing in South West London. We are seeking a support worker who is passionate about assisting carers, and who shares our values and person-centred approach.

Role in Context

Jigsaw4u’s Carers Peer Support Service supports carers in the London Borough of Merton through emotional support and access to information, opportunities and practical advice.

Working alongside other VCSE peer support providers in the Borough, other carer organisations or providers of statutory carers work, the post holder will work on improving pathways and coordinating services for carers experiencing mental health issues, often as a direct result of caring.  The post holder should have lived experience of caring for someone with mental health challenges, or direct experience of mental health challenges as a result of their caring responsibilities.

 

1. Purpose of the job

Be responsible in the designated area for:

• Delivery of one-to-one and group peer support sessions designed for and by carers
• Collecting data and reporting on direct work delivered with carers
• Collaborative working with the Merton Peer Support Partnership
• Developing and enhancing relationships with strategic partners
• Maintaining and striving to improve service delivery standards and effectiveness

1. Main duties

• Providing emotional and wellbeing support for carers through one-to-one, person-centred interventions
• Working flexibility to support carers aged 18 and over, who are caring for someone with mental health difficulties or experiencing mental health issues, often as a direct result of caring
• Empower and support carers to become involved in local Mental Health developments, particularly within SWLSTG
• Encourage and assist the uptake of Carers Assessments and the ability of carers and their families to assess their own needs to develop solutions and manage resources
• Assist carers in accessing opportunities for breaks from caring through activities within the partner organisations and external agencies
• Delivering time-limited, outcome-focused interventions to support personal outcomes so carers feel emotionally and practically supported
• Group-based support to address intended specific outcomes
• Encouraging access to local services to promote community inclusion and connectedness, enabling sustainable recovery and support
• Practical support to help carers access the right services and support based on needs, preferences, and the options available
• Evaluation of interventions provided through use of Outcomes Star and other
• agreed measurement tools
• To assist the Service Manager in creating monitoring reports
• To attend professional/monitoring meetings if required

England Country Director
Hybrid working, with frequent travel nationwide
Lead Change. Champion Inclusion. Transform Lives.

Role: Director, ARC England
Location: Hybrid – with Nationwide Travel
Salary: £49,000 - £60,000 (dependent on experience)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Closing Date: 14 April 2025
Interviews: 28 April 2025

The Association for Real Change (ARC) exists to challenge outdated systems, empower individuals with learning disabilities and autism, and drive meaningful reform in the social care sector. We are looking for an exceptional leader to take ARC England forward, influence national policy, and make a real difference in people’s lives.

This Role is More Than a Job – It’s a Vocation
If you believe in the power of advocacy, collaboration, and action, this is your opportunity to shape the future of learning disability and autism services across England. As Director of ARC England, you will:

● Lead the Mission: Drive ARC’s strategy, ensuring people with learning disabilities and autism have a voice that is heard at the highest levels.

● Build Impactful Partnerships: Work with government, social care providers, and advocacy groups to influence policy and practice.

● Ensure Sustainability: Lead funding strategies and develop new income streams to support ARC’s work.

● Inspire and Develop a High-Performing Team: Lead the ARC England team to deliver innovative, life-changing projects.

● Drive Change in Social Care: Challenge the status quo, ensuring a more inclusive, effective, and person-centred system for people who need it most.

About You
We are looking for someone with:

● A proven track record in executive leadership, ideally within the social care, disability, or nonprofit sector.

● Passion and commitment to equality, social inclusion, and human rights.

● Strong strategic vision and the ability to navigate complex systems.

● Confidence in representing ARC at a national level and influencing policy decisions.

● Experience in financial management and sustainable income generation.

● A natural ability to build trust, partnerships, and momentum for change.

How to Apply
If you’re ready to take on this challenge, we want to hear from you.

● Send your CV (including education, qualifications, and career history).

● Include a one-page profile about you.

● Submit a supporting statement (maximum two pages) detailing how your experience meets the Job Description and Person Specification.

● For an informal conversation about the role, contact Clive Parry (current England Director)

Find out more on our website.

Join us. Lead with purpose. Make a lasting impact.

The British Heart Foundation (BHF) is looking for a dynamic and proactive Junior Buyer to join our new goods Furniture and Electrical team for BHF Home Stores. This is a fantastic opportunity to support our mission and contribute to the development of new goods within our retail portfolio.

Our award-winning retail division is the largest and most successful charity retailer in the UK with rewarding careers in buying.

As a Junior Buyer, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Buyer and wider team in managing the range life cycle, strategic planning, and product development. You will work closely with suppliers, ensuring product quality and optimising stock availability. 

As a Junior Buyer, your key responsibilities include:

• Strategically planning new goods furniture and electrical ranges for BHF Home stores in conjunction with Buyer, taking responsibility for a key area and presenting to senior retail management.
• Negotiating pricing, production, display, packaging and product detail 
• Maintaining relationships with existing suppliers and sourcing new suppliers 
• Communicating with suppliers to drive the critical path and optimise stock 
• Working closely with the merchandising team to interpret sales history and analysis to support the buying strategy
• Reducing costs and improving quality of supply
• Achieving budgeted sales and margin for specific product category 
• Maintaining the range plan and relevant documentation and systems
• Analysing consumer buying patterns and successfully predicting future trends
• Comparative shop reports, market research and identifying product trends
• Field liaison to gauge sales feedback and range balance alongside donated goods
• Communicating display guidelines and product information to the field teams
• Supporting the Buyer and wider team with administrative tasks 
• Training and mentoring junior staff
• Maintaining a high level of QA awareness specific to product category

In this position you'll collaborate closely with multiple internal and external stakeholders including UK suppliers, Marketing, Merchandising and store field teams.

About you 

We are looking for someone with previous experience as junior buyer or assistant buyer in a Retail Head Office environment. 

You should have excellent negotiation and communication skills, a proven track record of success in buying goods, and a passion for retail, especially within the charity sector. 

To succeed in this role you will:

• Proven track record of success in buying, product development, range planning and margin enhancement in a retail environment.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Strong commercial acumen and a keen eye for product
• Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Great organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to prioritise a busy workload
• A proactive attitude with an ability to think on your feet and problem solve whilst meeting tight deadlines and achieving targets
• A passion for Retail, especially within the Charity sector
• Ability to manage, motivate and develop direct reports
• IT proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint & SharePoint

Line management experience and working in retail shops would be beneficial. In return you get the chance to join a talented team that works on exciting projects that really make a difference.

Working arrangements

This is a blended role, where your work will be dual located between your home and our Northampton office (NN1 2BN).

At the BHF we believe in the power of being together, so our colleagues on blended contracts can expect to spend some time in their office, at least one day each week, on average.

How to apply

It’s quick and easy to apply for a role at the BHF. Just click on the apply button below to be redirected ro our career site. 

We currently have two opportunities within our Venue Hire Team. One for a permanent position as an Event Coordinator joining the Operations Team in a permanent role from June 2025 and the other for a 6-month position. These positions will be supporting the operational delivery of private and corporate events at Kew Gardens with events ranging from weddings to private receptions, corporate dinners and conferences.

If you only want to apply for one of the roles available, please make this clear in your application.

This position offers an excellent entry point into event management at Kew, providing valuable hands-on experience in a dynamic environment. The role involves managing a portfolio of smaller-scale events, offering the chance to directly engage with clients from the initial enquiry through to the event day. You’ll conduct venue site visits with both clients and suppliers, carefully planning all event details in advance to ensure smooth execution. On the day of the event, you’ll proactively oversee logistics, ensuring every aspect runs seamlessly and to a high standard.

Customer service excellence is a core part of this role, as you will build strong relationships with clients and external suppliers, maintaining the highest standards in both planning and delivery. This role allows you to develop a comprehensive understanding of event logistics and client management, making it an ideal foundation for a future in event coordination at Kew.

To be successful, you will need previous experience in an event delivery environment, an eye for detail, and strong organisational skills. Exceptional communication is a must, as is a keen interest in the events industry. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, proactive, and enjoys getting hands-on, working collaboratively within a team.

The role requires flexibility to work weekends and evenings as needed. 

Interviews are due to take place w/c 28th April 2025.

This role is based at Kew Gardens with the option of regular home working, subject to operational requirements.

About Us

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) is a leading plant science institute, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and major visitor attraction. Our mission is to understand and protect plants and fungi for the well-being of people and the future of all life on Earth.

We are working to end the unprecedented extinction crisis and to help create a world where nature is protected, valued by all and managed sustainably. We will achieve these goals by drawing on our leading scientific research, unrivalled collections of plants and fungi, global network of partners, inspirational gardens at Kew and Wakehurst, and our 260 years of history.

Join us on our journey as protectors of the world’s plants and fungi!

Our fantastic benefits package includes opportunities for continuous learning, a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, an Employee Assistance Programme and other wellbeing support such as cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership. We also offer a competitive pension, an employee discount scheme and free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries, as well as access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.

We are dedicated to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to interview disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

No agencies please.

Permanent with funding until 31st August 2025

Hours: 18 Hours or Sessional hours available

Salary: £26,100 FTE - £13,422.86 pro rata (plus allowances)

Location: Nottinghamshire

Candidates must have a Full Clean Drivers License and Access to their own car

The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We run local services that support children when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We're there for children, every step of the way.

This role sits within our Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) and Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) domain.

We are currently looking for an experienced counsellor to join our dynamic, ambitious team. In order to be considered for this post you will have to demonstrate that you already have:

Skills

-A non-judgmental approach

-Excellent observation and listening skills.

-Patience, tolerance and understanding.

-An understanding of your own attitudes and responses

-An understanding of confidentiality issues

Knowledge

-Delivering a range of therapeutic and evidenced based interventions with children and young people.

-Knowledge and understanding of the diverse range of needs of children and young people who have been sexually exploited or abused

-Engaging with and supporting parents/carers

-Relevant childcare and welfare legislation

-Safeguarding and child protection procedures

-Casework related consultation with other professionals

Experience

Relevant experience in working with children and young people in a counselling role both face to face and online.

Relevant experience of delivering therapeutic groupwork to young people.

Qualifications

Relevant counselling qualification at Diploma level or above such as Diploma in Counselling or Psychotherapy and be registered with BACP, UKCP or other suitable profession registered with HCPC.

Candidates must be trained in pre-trial therapy or be willing to undertake training.

The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer.

Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.

The closing date for applications is midnight on Wednesday 23rd April 2025. If, after 14 days, we have received enough applications we reserve the right to close the vacancy from Tuesday 15th April onwards.

Interview dates: Monday 28th April & Wednesday 30th April 2025.

The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.

Therefore, candidates applying for work in our Youth Impact Domain will be required to complete an “Employment history template” document prior to interview. The fully completed document should be loaded by the candidate at the point of uploading your CV.

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Salary: £33,000-£45,000 per annum (dependent on experience) 

Location: Remote – UK based. Our offices are in Toynbee Hall, East London, but we welcome applicants from across the UK who do not wish to relocate. You should be willing to travel to our London office for team and project meetings up to six times per year. Project related travel costs will be reimbursed. 

Hours: Four or five days a week (flexible – minimum 28 hours / week). 

The Young Foundation supports a 4.5 day working week and staff work this, wherever possible (pro rata for those working less than a 35-hour week). 

Contract: Permanent, starting ASAP 

Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus three office closure days between Christmas and New Year. We also provide two wellbeing days per year. Staff are signed up to one of two pension schemes and a personalised wellbeing budget through Better Space. 

About The Young Foundation 

The Young Foundation is a national charity with a long history of innovating to create social change. We are a ‘think and do’ tank, working with people and communities to shape a fairer future, together. 

The UK’s public services are in acute crisis. Political trust is on the floor. The struggles people and communities face are many, and deeply knitted together. Consequently, our mental health is often poor, and our resilience weakened. We must be prepared to unravel and reweave for the common good. 

That requires working together in new ways, empowering radical acts of co-creation across communities, sectors and boundaries. For The Young Foundation, this is a moment to embody the spirit of our founder, Michael Young. To embrace collective effort and work collaboratively to show that, with the Power of Participation, we can redesign the social contract between people, communities, state and business to shape a fairer, greener future. 

About the role 

We are looking for an Innovation Practitioner.

Through our work, we connect with diverse partners to create collaborative spaces for learning and experimentation, to shape a fairer future together and achieve greater social impact. We work with communities, organisations, public systems, and private enterprise nationally, regionally, and locally. We draw on a range of systems change and innovation methods and practices to design and deliver an ambitious, progressive portfolio of work.

The successful applicant will design and deliver programmes for our clients that will support social impact and contribute to The Young Foundation’s mission to shape a fairer future, driving positive change and supporting collective action to improve people’s lives. We are looking for someone who has an interest in the role that business can play in supporting better outcomes for people and communities, and who has a good awareness of the tensions organisations face when balancing financial, environmental and social ambitions.

How to apply 

Please send the application form at the end of this job pack, and your CV to us on or before 11 April 2025 at 5pm. 

The two-stage selection process will consist of a first-stage virtual interview and final stage (in person) interview and task. Candidates will be advised if they have been invited to interview by 22 April 2025. 

First stage interviews are currently scheduled to take place between 28 April 2025 and 2 May 2025 via video-call and second round interviews will take place between 6 May 2025 and 9 May 2025 (likely in person in London). 

The Young Foundation is an equal opportunities employer and as part of our commitment to increasing the diversity of our team we actively encourage people from Black and Ethnic Minority or other under-represented groups to apply for this role. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. 

You must have the right to live and work in the UK. Applicants who require a work permit in order to take up employment will not be considered. 

Please complete our online Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form. This information will not be seen by the hiring manager or impact your application. 

Upon submitting your application, you will receive an automated response to say we have received your application. 

Please note that we review applications after the closing date and we regret that we will only be able to reply, and give feedback, to short-listed applicants.

Permanent contract but funding for this role ends on 31st March 2026

35  hours per week 

£26,100 per annum 

Essex - County-wide - support delivered across all of Essex (excluding Southend and Thurrock)

The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We run local services that support young people when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We're there for young people, every step of the way. 

This role sits within our children and families directorate, which works to provide immediate one-to-one and group support for young people who urgently need support. Your role will be to help us maintain and develop innovative practice to support our work in our services within the Essex area. 

We wish to recruit a Safe In Essex Practitioner which delivers early intervention programmes across Essex to young people who may be exhibiting risky behaviors.

You will undertake assessments, deliver groups in educational establishments and ensure safety of yourself and the young people through risk assessment and planning. You will work with young people up to the age of 18. This will be delivered through a range of tailored interventions to meet the groups needs, vulnerabilities and risk factors.

-You will have substantial experience in working with vulnerable young people either in a paid or unpaid capacity.

-You will have experience of carrying out individual and group work interventions with young people & adults.

-You will have experience in using Microsoft Office Applications and other relevant data systems.

-You can demonstrate the ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

-You will have the ability to drive and access to a vehicle.

As well as a strong commitment to your development, we offer a generous holiday entitlement, a contributory stakeholder pension, childcare vouchers and flexible working.

The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer.

Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.

The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.

Therefore, candidates applying for work in our Youth Impact Domain will be required to complete an “Employment history_template” document prior to interview. The fully completed document should be loaded by the candidate at the point of uploading your CV.

The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 11th May 2025. If, after 14 days, we have received enough applications we reserve the right to close the vacancy from Tuesday 15th April onwards.

Interviews will be held on the 19th May 2025 in our Chelmsford Office

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Permanent contract but funding for this role ends on 31st July 2026

Hours: 35 per week

Salary: £35,100.00 per annum

Location: Essex wide with Chelmsford base

The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We run local services that support young people when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We're there for young people, every step of the way.

This role sits within our children and families directorate, which works to provide immediate one-to-one and group support for young people who urgently need support. Your role will be to help us maintain and develop innovative family practice to support our work in our services within the Essex area.

We wish to recruit a Family Service Manager to lead a new family team. Combining our current family workers we wish to extent the support we can offer parents and carers of the young people who engage with our Essex services.

You will lead the team undertaking supervisions and performance management. You will create a service plan to ensure that you reach targets and need. This includes supporting the team to develop a family-centred care plans specific to needs. This will be delivered through a range of tailored interventions, in both a one to one and/or targeted group work capacity.

-You will have substantial experience in working with vulnerable families either in a paid or unpaid capacity.

-You will have experience leading a team.

-You will have experience in using Microsoft Office Applications and other relevant data systems.

-You can demonstrate the ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a management team.

-You will have the ability to drive and have access to a car

As well as a strong commitment to your development, we offer a generous holiday entitlement, a contributory stakeholder pension, childcare vouchers and flexible working.

The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make young people's lives happier and safer.

The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.

Candidates applying for work in our Youth Impact Domain will be required to complete an “Employment history" form, which will be emailed to shortlisted candidates prior to interview.

The closing date for applications is Monday 14th April 2025. If after 14 days, we have received enough applications we reserve the right to close this vacancy from the 3rd April onwards.

Interviews will be held on the 22nd April 2025 in our Chelmsford Office.

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This is an exciting opportunity to help Good Company realise its vision of creating a poverty-free future for our community by supporting its different projects, both practically and administratively.

Through this new organisational role, you will proactively support Good Company’s projects as needed by working collaboratively with other team members to help deliver critical support to our community. This will require you to be flexible and able to understand each project and its individual needs as well as the seasonal demands on Good Company’s services.

This role offers a unique opportunity to experience the different areas of work within Good Company and play an important part in delivering practical support to the community. It may be well suited especially to an individual looking to work and gain experience in the charity sector.

2 positions available

Permanent contract but funding for this role ends on 31st March 2030 (with the potential for extension for a further 2 years) 

35  hours per week 

Salary: £29,855.58 per annum 

Location: Essex - Mid and South quadrants

The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We run local services that support young people when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We're there for young people, every step of the way. 

This role sits within our children and families directorate, which works to provide immediate one-to-one and group support for young people who urgently need support. Your role will be to help us maintain and develop innovative practice to support our work in our services within the Essex area. 

We wish to recruit two Substance Misuse Practitioner's to join the established All Age Recovery Co-ordination Service (AARCS), which we deliver in partnership with Open Road, supporting young people, adults and families affected by substance and alcohol misuse.

You will undertake individual assessments and risk assessments with young people up to the age of 25, developing a person-centred care plan specific to that young person and their needs and supporting them through their recovery journey with the service. This will be delivered through a range of tailored interventions, in both a one to one and/or targeted group work capacity.

-You will have substantial experience in working with vulnerable young people either in a paid or unpaid capacity.

-You will have experience of carrying out individual and group work interventions with young people & young adults.

-You will have experience in using Microsoft Office Applications and other relevant data systems.

-You can demonstrate the ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

-You will be able to drive and have access to a vehicle

As well as a strong commitment to your development, we offer a generous holiday entitlement, a contributory stakeholder pension, childcare vouchers and flexible working.

The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make young people's lives happier and safer. 

The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with.  As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.  We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.

Candidates applying for work in our Youth Impact Domain will be required to complete an “Employment history" form, which will be emailed to shortlisted candidates prior to interview. 

The closing date for applications is Monday 14th April 2025. If after 14 days, we have received enough applications we reserve the right to close this vacancy from the 3rd April onwards.

Interviews will be held on the 28th April 2025 in our Chelmsford Office

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Would you like to use your customer service skills to help wildlife? Are you someone who has experience of providing an excellent supporter experience and wants to make a difference for wildlife and the natural world?

We are looking for a passionate, target driven Supporter Data Officer to join our team and provide our members and supporters with a high quality supporter experience.

This role would suit someone who enjoys working in a friendly, dynamic environment where everything we do is to help local wildlife and allows us to connect with supporters who share our love of wildlife.

The successful candidate is likely to enjoy working with data and managing a CRM, being well-organised and the chance to ‘go the extra mile’ for our valued supporters.

Avon Wildlife Trust has exciting plans to create and restore habitats, enable people to take action for wildlife, and secure more land for nature across the West of England.

Avon Wildlife Trust is the largest local charity working to protect wildlife in the West of England area. We are one of the 46 Wildlife Trusts and the Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts that collectively form The Wildlife Trusts. Together, we are the biggest organisation in the UK working solely for nature.

Today, Avon Wildlife Trust employs over 50 staff and works alongside over 800 volunteers, supported by over 18,000 members. We work to bring wildlife back by managing and restoring habitats and inspiring people to take action for wildlife. We manage 30 nature reserves, covering over 1,000 hectares of land from ancient bluebell woods to Iron Age forts, nationally important wetlands, and wildflower meadows. The Trust involves people in nature’s recovery by empowering, equipping and supporting them to take action in their communities. We help people connect with nature through events, award-winning educational and community programmes and visits to our nature reserves. The Trust communicates and advocates for nature across the West of England, working with MPs and local Councils to ensure the importance of nature is reflected in legislation and local plans. And we work with landowners in the wider countryside to create living landscapes where people and wildlife can thrive. 

Nature is for everyone and Avon Wildlife Trust is committed to building an inclusive organisation where the workforce reflects the cities and areas we serve and where colleagues feel confident about being themselves at work. Applications are welcome from people of all backgrounds, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, disability, marital status, age and religion, and are particularly encouraged from sections of society that are under-represented in the conservation sector. All appointments are made on merit.

The role is part time, fixed term.

Community Navigator (x2 posts)

Contract: Permanent with funding until 31st March 2026

Hours: We are recruiting to two part-time roles of 21 hours per week each

Salary: £26,100 per annum / pro rata (plus allowances). Actual salary starting from £15,660

Location: Bedfordshire [Luton, Central Bedfordshire and Bedford]

This is an exciting time to join The Children's Society as we partner with the Violence Exploitation Reduction Unit on a new 'Community Navigators' project. This is a pilot project for 1 year, which will be independent evaluated.

The community navigators will provide 1:1 support to young people and young adults (up to 25), affected by exploitation across Bedfordshire [Luton, Bedford and Central Bedfordshire]. The successful candidate will have an excellent track record of engaging with young people, ensuring they meet young people 'where they are at' and help them to navigate a complex system guiding them through day-to-day challenges that they may be experiencing.

They will work closely with a range of multi-agency teams in Bedfordshire to ensure young people's wishes and feelings are heard with the ultimate aim of reducing harm and disrupting exploitation.

In order to be successful in this role, you must have:

-Extensive and relevant experience of working with young people affected by exploitation from diverse backgrounds

-The ability to work flexibly, act creatively, think systemically and respond to new and challenging situations.

-Experience of building and maintaining relationships both with young people, communities and partners

-The ability to work in a culturally sensitive and holistic way, recognising and responding to children's individual needs in 1:1 setting

The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer.

Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.

The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.

Therefore, candidates applying for work in our Youth Impact Domain will be required to complete an “Employment history_template” document prior to interview. The fully completed document should be loaded by the candidate at the point of uploading your CV.

The closing date for applications is Monday 14th April. If after 14 days, we have received enough applications we reserve the right to close this vacancy from the 7th April onwards.

Interviews will be held on the week commencing 14th April 2025

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RNID Near You Co-ordinator (East Riding)
Remote working in East Riding of Yorkshire
£14,976 pa plus excellent benefits (FTE £24,960)
21 hours per week
Permanent

You will be joining us at an exciting time as we reopen services that unfortunately closed due to the pandemic. As a coordinator, you will focus and lead on developing and delivering our community service across the East Riding of Yorkshire through drop-ins offering:

• practical hearing aid support
• information on hearing loss and tinnitus
• hearing checks

You will be responsible for co-ordinating up to 15 drop-in services and be able to recruit, train and manage a team of up to 30 volunteers to deliver the service across East Riding of Yorkshire.

You will: 

1. Coordinate our volunteering team to deliver a high level of service at our RNID Near You drop-in sessions.
2. Recruit volunteers across the East Riding of Yorkshire to strengthen existing sessions and open new sessions as required.
3. Work with NHS audiology to induct and train our volunteers to high standards.
4. Promote our sessions to ensure maximum engagement from local hearing-aid users.
5. Ensure all paperwork is processed correctly and reports to stakeholders are timely completed.

You want to make a difference in people’s lives and love to interact with various audiences, including volunteers, health & care professionals, and service users. You have experience managing your own workload and are able to work flexibly when required. You can motivate volunteers to assist clients with hearing aids sensitively, to give clear guidance and take into account individual wishes and health needs.

You are ready to work for a home-working organisation and have good IT skills, particularly with Microsoft Office applications including Teams, Outlook, Excel, and Word. You will be able to recruit, train and manage a team of volunteers and deliver an excellent service across East Riding of Yorkshire. While home based, regular travel to venues where we provide drop-in sessions will be required.

We are RNID: the national charity supporting the 18 million people in the UK who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus. Together, we will end the discrimination faced by our communities, help people hear better now and fund world-class research to restore hearing and silence tinnitus.

We work with our communities and partners across industry, government, charity, education and more to change life for the better. RNID has a proud history and big ambitions. We also know the value of a friendly face in local communities to support people where they need it most. 

Our values are at the heart of how we work and communicate with each other, and the outside world. We strive to be an organisation that is connected, insightful, curious and passionate in everything we do. 

We champion the value of difference and equality and celebrate our diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively encourage applications from eligible candidates from BAME backgrounds or who are deaf or hard of hearing. With almost 20% of our employees having a disability we proudly hold Disability Confident Leader status and guarantee an interview for disabled applicants meeting the minimum essential criteria.

Closing date: 22 April 2025.
Interviews: 29 April or 1 May 2025.

Ivy Rock Partners is delighted to support King’s College London in recruiting a Finance Business Partner to join their Finance Business Partnering Team working with the Faculty of Natural, Mathematical & Engineering Sciences (NMES)

About King’s College London

King’s College London is one of the world’s leading universities, known for its rich history, academic excellence, and commitment to driving positive change through education and research. The Finance Business Partnering Team plays a crucial role in ensuring financial sustainability across the university’s faculties and directorates, supporting key decision-making and strategic planning.

The Role

As a Finance Business Partner, you will be a trusted advisor to the Faculty of Natural, Mathematical & Engineering Sciences (NMES), ensuring robust financial management and strategic insight. Reporting to a Senior Finance Business Partner, you will:

• Partner with stakeholders across faculties to drive financial decision-making and achieve financial targets.
• Deliver high-quality financial analysis and strategic recommendations.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring financial integrity.
• Provide insightful reporting to senior stakeholders, enabling them to make informed decisions.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities and advise on effective financial management strategies.
• Support business cases and financial modelling for new initiatives.

About You

We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive finance professional who thrives in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have:

• A professional accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, CIPFA) or be exam-qualified.
• Strong experience in management accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to communicate complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
• The ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and provide actionable insights.
• A commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in financial processes.
• Experience in the higher education sector (desirable but not essential).

Why Join King’s?

• Be part of a world-renowned university at a time of financial transformation
• Work in a collaborative, high-performing finance team
• Hybrid working – two days in Central London, three days remote
• Competitive salary, 30 days annual leave, and excellent pension contributions
• Career development opportunities within a forward-thinking finance function

If you are a finance professional eager to take the next step in your career within a renowned institution, please get in contact with Megan Hunter for a confidential conversation.