Housing jobs
Location: Pembroke Dock and Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire with home working and travel as required.
Hours: 37 hrs per week
Salary: £44,000 - £50,000 depending on experience and skills
Relocation costs: up to £5,000
Hybrid working home and office working as required
Organisation size: currently 25 paid staff and 9 volunteers
Description
Do you enjoy helping people? Do you want to be part of a service that makes an impact on people’s lives?
Citizens Advice Pembrokeshire (CAP) are seeking a new Chief Executive Officer to lead the charity into the future following the retirement of our current CEO.
We are looking for an ambitious and talented candidate, to provide leadership, strategic vision, direction, and overall management to maximise delivery services and charitable aims and objectives
You will have a knowledge and understanding of the charity sector and knowledge, of the policy, and multi-agency environment in which the advice sector operates. You will have the ability to influence external change and to earn and maintain the trust of those people involved, especially funding bodies and key partner organisations.
You will also come with extensive experience of financial management and budgetary control, and a proven ability to generate income through fundraising and commissioning activities.
Our passionate team makes a real difference to people’s lives, providing essential advice on debt, housing, employment, benefits, and more. In 2024 alone, we helped 4,000 people with over 20,000 issues. Beyond empowering individuals, we also challenge unfair policies, and drive change through our research and campaigns work.
Please visit our site and look for Jobs and volunteering section for more information.
If you would like to apply for this position, please send your CV, covering letter and Monitoring Form to the email address on our website.
The deadline for applications is Monday 31st May 2025 at 5pm. Interviews will take place in July.
Costs for attending interviews will be reimbursed.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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HMP Wealstun
Ref: PAA-252
Are you a proactive, collaborative and compassionate individual with a proven track record of working with services/clients within the criminal justice sector, accommodation and advice/support services? Looking for an exciting new career opportunity?
If so, join St Giles as a Prison Accommodation Adviser, a key role where you will be required to provide tailored accommodation support to men in custody and under probation supervision in the community, with the aim of supporting them to overcome barriers to obtaining secure and stable accommodation so that they can successfully reintegrate into society.
About St Giles Trust
An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others.
About this exciting opportunity
Our successful candidate will complete an Initial Needs Assessment, using a strength-based approach within agreed contractual timeframes, before dynamically assessing need and risk, alerting to changes that could indicate change in risk or serious harm, including personal safety and safeguarding. You will be expected to contribute to the design and delivery of an effective accommodation plan which is solution focused and practical, and to advise and support Service Users to achieve outcomes informed by your specialist housing knowledge and comprehensive understanding of accommodation and local service provision.
We will rely on you to engage with and motivate challenging service users from a diverse range of backgrounds, often with multiple and complex needs, while also maintaining and building new relationships with both social and private housing providers to improve sustainable housing outcomes for our service users, and promoting effective working relationships within the criminal justice sector. Monitoring progress and recording on digital systems, plus coordinating and facilitating interactive group work sessions, are also key duties.
What we are looking for
- Experience of working as part of a high-performing team
- Experience of using digital technology and providing evidence for external audit purposes
- Demonstrable knowledge of housing and an understanding of the main issues affecting homelessness and rehabilitation of offenders
- A detailed understanding of the Homelessness Reduction Act
- An understanding of how staff with lived experience can provide additional value
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge and awareness of the issues faced by our client group
- Sound knowledge of the UK criminal justice system
- Full UK Driving Licence preferred with access to a vehicle for work
- Excellent prioritisation, interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
As an organisation that works with children and adults at risk we are committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the safety of our clients and successful applicants will require an Enhanced Child and Adult with Child Barred DBS Check.
We actively encourage people with personal experience of the criminal justice system or lived experience of the issues facing this client group to apply for this role.
In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, clinical therapist sessions, life insurance (4 x annual salary), duvet days, season ticket loan, employee perks programme, eye care voucher and much more.
We are an equity and inclusion confident employer. We welcome all applications and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation.
St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.
Closing date: 11p.m. 28 April 2025.
Interview date: 8 May 2025 at Leeds media Centre
Previous applicants need not apply.
Are you looking for a role where you can support people on their journey to recovery in Bristol?
We have two fixed term (or internal secondment) Engagement Worker roles in Bristol until 31 March 2026, with potential for extension.
St Mungo’s Assertive Contact and Engagement (ACE) Service and North Star project reflects the diversity of Bristol and reaches people and communities that may have had difficulty accessing services that fully meet their needs in the past.
The ACE team supports people with mental health needs who face barriers to accessing services, providing therapeutic groups, drop-ins, and outreach across Bristol. North Star offers dual diagnosis support for homelessness, substance misuse, and mental health challenges, with a focus on trauma-informed care, therapy, psychoeducation, and referrals for long-term support.
In the role of Engagement worker key responsibilities include:
- Deliver the service flexibly across sites, engaging clients in day centres, hostels, community centres, or their homes.
- Engage with clients in a person centred, recovery focused way in 1-1 and group settings to help clients achieve their goals and aspirations.
- Working with the team to provide high quality contact, engagement and support and assessment plans.
- Collaborate with internal and external partners through a multidisciplinary approach.
About you
We are looking for people with experience in outcome-focused services and a passion for helping vulnerable people transform their lives in. we encourage you to apply if you can demonstrate the below:
- Skilled in communication and supporting hard to reach and marginalised clients who have multiple needs.
- Understanding of trauma informed practices, able to apply these to support people in a person centered way.
- A sound understanding of the issues faced by people experiencing homelessness and an understanding of the difficulties they can face in accessing services that are fully responsive to their needs, this may be through personal lived experience.
- Good networking skills, able to work with a variety of different people to reach positive outcomes.
- Additionally, experience of cofacilitating groupwork would be beneficial.
The Engagement Worker roles follow office hours, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm. The ACE team role is full-time (37.5 hours/week), while the North Star role can be part-time or full-time (30-37.5 hours/week).
How to apply
To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.
To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.
Closing date: 10 am on 22 April 2025
Interview and assessments on: week commencing 12 May 2025
St Mungo's are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from all under-represented groups.
What we offer
- Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
- A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
- Great Pay and Other Benefits
Executive Director of Finance & Corporate Services
?? Aldgate East, London
?? Circa £140,000 per annum
?? Closing Date: 12th May
First Stage Interviews: 20th & 21st May | Final Interviews: 27th May
About Us
EastendHomes is a community-based housing provider, established in 2005, currently managing 3,800 homes, operating exclusively in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. Their vision is to achieve the comprehensive regeneration of their estates and deliver sustained improvements to both the homes and quality of life of our residents.
We are now seeking an exceptional leader to join our Executive Team as Executive Director of Finance and Corporate Services. This is a pivotal role, providing strategic oversight and leadership across Finance, People and Culture, IT, and Communications.
Please find link to microsite here to read more about the organisation and the role:
The Role
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will lead and manage the Finance and Corporate Services functions, ensuring strong financial governance, compliance, and strategic planning. You'll work closely with internal and external stakeholders including the Board, Executive Team, regulators, auditors, and funders.
You will also act as the organisational lead for financial strategy, treasury management, HR, IT infrastructure, and internal and external communications-ensuring that EastEnd Homes is well-resourced and delivering outstanding services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Providing leadership across Finance, IT, HR, and Communications, implementing procedures, policies and strategies
- Manage, support, and develop staff across the Finance and Corporate Services teams, including performance reviews, training needs, and continuous improvement
- Ensure all statutory returns and performance reports are accurate and submitted on time
- Embed a culture of data-driven decision-making and continuous service improvement
- Ensure full compliance with the Housing Regulator's and FCA's financial frameworks, including the timely submission of returns
- Lead the preparation of annual statutory accounts and liaise effectively with external auditors
- Oversee day-to-day financial operations, ensuring robust systems and internal controls are in place
- Manage relationships with lenders and ensure compliance with loan covenants
- Leading treasury management, budgeting, financial planning and reporting
- Monitor spend against budgets and provide timely, accurate financial reporting to the Executive Team and Board
- Develop sound financial controls and value-for-money initiatives, ensuring efficient and cost-effective service delivery
- Identify and pursue additional funding or grant opportunities aligned to EastendHomes' goals
- Driving improvements in digital services and internal IT systems to enhance customer experience and internal efficiencies
- Proactively identify and manage financial and operational risks, contributing to a robust risk management framework
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and contribute to the Annual Assurance Statement
- Represent the organisation with external partners, stakeholders, funders, and regulators
About You:
- Recognised accountancy qualification (e.g. ACCA, ACA, CIMA)
- Proven experience in a senior finance and/or corporate services leadership role
- Experience working within the housing sector, or a similarly regulated, customer-facing environment.
- Experience of working effectively with a Board or committee, writing and presenting reports, strategies etc.
- Strong understanding of financial governance, legislation, and risk management as well as developing short, medium and long term financial plans which ensure their financial viability over the longer term
- A collaborative, values-driven leadership style who fosters an inclusive environment at the fore front of what they do
- Excellent communication and influencing skills to be able to communicate financial concepts and organisational performance insights to internal and external stakeholders
Apply Now
To apply, please submit your CV with a supporting statement as to why you are interested in this specific role by Monday 12th May.
First stage interviews are scheduled for 20th & 21st May, with final interviews to follow on 27th May.
In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.
About us:
The Refugee and Migrant Forum of Essex and London (RAMFEL) is one of the largest immigration and asylum advice charities in the UK, supporting refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants to access justice. An IAA level 3 accredited organisation, we represent clients at all stages of the immigration and asylum process, up to and including the Upper Tribunal of the Immigration and Asylum Chamber.
We also actively campaign for a fairer and more humane immigration system. RAMFEL caseworkers therefore have the opportunity to work on systemic and strategic challenges and support broader advocacy work.
We particularly welcome and encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic individuals, and those who are migrants or refugees, and who have lived experience of the impact of UK immigration policy and/or of rough sleeping. This includes individuals with direct experience or experience gained through supporting family members with the challenges posed by immigration and asylum practices- those who have been or could have been clients of RAMFEL.
Purpose of the role:
The purpose of the role is to assist some of the most vulnerable people in our society. The focus of the legal work is on non-legal aid funded matters, supporting people who otherwise have no access to legal advice and support. There will be particular focus on working with people who are facing a crisis, providing legal representation and support that will take them out of destitution.
The role gives an opportunity to assist some of the most vulnerable people in our society. The focus of the role is on supporting people who otherwise have no access to legal advice and support.
We will primarily consider applications with relevant legal experience. Qualifications needed are IAA level 2/3 or Solicitor with IAAS accreditation.
Relationships: This post will report to the Rough Sleeping Casework Manager
Salary and Benefits:
£34,321 for IAA level 3 and Solicitors
£32,070 for IAA level 2 and
£28,695 for IAA level 1 qualified candidate
Solicitors with less than 1-year immigration experience will be paid at IAA level 1. IAAS level 2 qualified advisors (non-solicitors) may be considered for the role and would be at the IAA level 1 pay. 28 days annual leave plus statutory holidays and 6% pension contribution.
Other benefits:
We encourage our staff to obtain higher levels of accreditation, offering comprehensive training and support to enable them to empower their professional growth and career development.
Cycle to work scheme, tech scheme, and employee assistance program.
Specific Responsibilities
Case management
- Manage own caseload, working to advance the best interests of the client
- Adhere to standards set out by IAA/SRA and AQS to deliver high-quality advice
- Provide representation and advice up to IAA level 2/3.
- Engage with the Line Manager to create and follow a training plan to ensure compliance with IAA CPD, keeping up to date with changes in law, policy and guidance to ensure clients receive accurate and high-quality advice
- Liaise directly with the UKVI and related governmental agencies
- Complete forms, letters and immigration applications
- Liaise with and refer clients to Legal Aid Solicitors or other advisers, as appropriate
- Manage clients’ expectations by discussing deadlines, outcomes and timing
- Deliver legal advice outreach surgeries/drop in as and when required
- Progress cases in a timely manner in line with regulatory requirements.
- Implement organisational priorities into day-to-day casework.
Please refer to the job description for more details and application instructions.
We will only be shortlisting candidates who have submitted a CV and a cover letter explaining why they are applying for the role. Candidates without the relevant legal qualification will not be considered. The closing date for applications is Monday, 21st April 2025. Applications received after this date will be unlikely to be considered. Interviews: Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed via MS Teams during the week of 28th April 2025. The interview process includes a 45-minute interview followed by a written exercise.
RAMFEL is a charity that supports vulnerable migrants to access justice and that provides vital support in moments of individual crisis.




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Exciting Job opportunity: we are looking for a Participation and Development Worker
Are you looking for a job that enables you to work directly with young people, make a real difference to their lives and where you can support them to get their voices heard and listened to on a local, regional and national level? If so, then this might just be the job for you.
The National House Project (NHP) is committed to working with care experienced young people, encouraging them to take ownership of their futures and supporting them to live connected and fulfilling lives. The approach was co-designed with young people from the start and is centred around a groupwork approach. It supports young people to move into properties that become their homes whilst also building a strong and supportive friendship network.
NHP supports Local Authorities to establish Local House Projects (LHPs) and put young people at the centre of the decision-making processes Once an LHP has been established it supports staff to work with young people in an inclusive way, encouraging them to find the solutions to the challenges they face. LHPs enable young people to leave care in a planned and supported way, their outcomes are improved, and staff develop a way of working that is relationship based and psychologically informed.
To ensure that young people are involved at every level of the organisation each LHP elects two young people to represent them at the Care Leavers National Movement (CLNM). This forum provides the platform to hear, amplify and act on the voice of young people, who not only support the development of their own LHP but also contribute to developing practice and policy at a national level. CLNM meets regularly, undertakes Peer Evaluations, hosts and delivers their own National Conference and provides an ‘expert user’ consultancy. Members from this group also sit on the Board of Trustees as expert advisors.
We are looking for someone who is motivated and experienced in working with young people and excited by the thought of working directly with young people and supporting them to have their voices heard and acted upon.
Many people go into youth work and social work to do just that but find that the systems that sit around large organisations inhibit the difference that can be made. At NHP you will be able to use your energy and enthusiasm to work in a creative way, enabling young people to use their care experience to make a positive difference to the way in which those systems support them. You will work with CLNM as well as the core NHP team to ensure that young people continue to drive our work at both a local and national level.
You will need to have a professional/academic qualification in a related field eg Youth Work, Social Work, Education, Health. Current registration with a professional body is desirable. We actively encourage applications from those who are care experienced and will guarantee an interview if the essential criteria are met.
The NHP office is in Crewe. We support hybrid working and currently spend a minimum of two days in the office. In this role you will be expected to travel to LHPs and attend meetings across the country on a regular basis. There will be some planned weekend work throughout the year.
Benefits: 31 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays, 10% Contribution to Pension, Salary Sacrifice Option, Hybrid working, Professional Development
Safeguarding Statement
NHP is committed to protecting the well-being of young people. All staff must adhere to our safeguarding policies.
Recruitment Agencies: We do not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies.
General Requirements: Right to work in the UK, two professional references, and a DBS check.
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Find out more
If you’re excited by the opportunity to build something transformative, we’d love to hear from you.
You are invited to join the Participation & Development Worker online briefing.
When: Tuesday 29th April 2025 12:00-1:00 pm
Please register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/aDBKw4SSQ-6liUGPM1VwFA
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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How to Apply
Apply via CharityJob with a CV and Cover Letter detailing what skills, knowledge and experiences make you the best candidate for the role by Monday 5th May 2025.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you require adjustments during the process, let us know.
Interviews are due to take place on Friday 23rd May
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Interagency work
· Work to embed the Case Manager role into multi-agency responses to domestic abuse in the area.
· Effective understanding and implementation of institutional advocacy by pro- socially challenging partner agencies, acknowledging best practice and striving for change to benefit the individual, the service and the sector.
· Support other professionals in responding to service users in a way that is coterminous with the aims and ethos of the Drive Project.
· Working closing with other professionals to ensure that risk management and safeguarding duties are effectively met.
· Develop and maintain effective partnership working with statutory, private and voluntary agencies to address the issue of domestic abuse.
Represent the service at operational multi-agency meetings, feeding back initiatives and outcomes to the team and contribute to the evaluation of the quality of activities these services offer.
· Provide a single point of proactive and regular contact for a range of professionals involved in the case of the service user.
· Be flexible and willing to work in all types of environments.
Case management
· Comply with child protection and information sharing policies, ensuring that service users and colleagues understand and comply with the service’s safeguarding framework.
· Manage a case load focusing on high risk perpetrators of domestic abuse to provide an assertive, medium to long term service, based on thorough assessment and individual support planning that adopts the principles of both ‘Support (change) or/and Disrupt (continued offending) concept.
· Contribute to regular service reviews which include monitoring data, evaluations, intake and output policy, and practice and work load reviews for the whole service.
· Attend monthly case management meeting with the Service Manager .
· Attend clinical supervision.
· Take appropriate steps to protect where there is an imminent risk to another person.
Recording and administration
· Ensure that case files and records are accurate and complete, and are kept and in compliance with Data Protection Act requirements.
· To enter all the required information into the Drive project electronic case management system to enable tracking of service user change, multi-agency working and risk management.
· Weekly maintenance and accurate and secure audit trail of all relevant communication.
· Comply with the data protection and information sharing protocols that Drive has agreed to.
Direct work with service users
· Maintain a proactive response to service users, continuously providing positive options for behaviour change throughout the service users time in the Drive project
· Use combination of motivational work, relationship building and a broad range of therapeutic skills to engage service users to addressing their abusive behaviour
· Motivate and support service users to address the broad range of needs that may contribute to the risk that they pose to others or act as barrier for them in addressing that risk. e.g. housing, substance use etc.
· To ensure that service users understand that the community and Drive project will ensure that they are accountable for continued use of abuse and abusive behaviour towards others
· Ensure that there is a consistent delivery of services to the identified perpetrators of domestic abuse, including comprehensive risk assessment, support planning, referrals to other agencies and MARACs.
· Develop strategies that will disrupt the continued risk posed by service users
Undertake assessment of risk, needs and attitudes to inform the individual
Please send your CV to
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Want to use your Communications and Marketing skills to help combat the crisis of homelessness?
As increasing numbers of people continue to be forced into homelessness we need a passionate and talented professional who can help us grow and strenghten our loyal supporter base at a critical time for the organisation.
WHO WE ARE
The 999 Club is a small charity doing big things with local people facing homelessness. For over 30 years we’ve been in the heart of Deptford providing warm welcomes and wraparound services ensuring those who need us are given the best chance of leaving homelessness behind for good.
Our Gateway Drop-In Centre offers nutritious meals, laundry and medical facilities, showers, IT access, phone charging , a safe space to rest and a dedicated Women’s Sanctury.
When members feel ready, our team of expert staff are on hand to support them into suitable accommodation where possible, secure income via paid work or benefits, and provide immigration signposting for those who need it. Once housed, our Move+ programme continues to work with them to ensure they settle into new accommodation with the knowledge, skills, community and hope required to thrive in their new life.
We also run The Bridge, a free six-week evening mental health course open to anyone in the community experiencing mental distress. The programme provides a practical toolkit to support long-term mental wellbeing.
JOB OVERVIEW AND OBJECTIVES
This newly created role will play a vital role in advancing 999 Club’s ambitious plans to enhance its status, reputation, and support among both existing and wider audiences. At this pivotal moment in the charity’s history, the postholder will work closely with the Head of Fundraising and Communications and the Members’ Committee to co-develop and implement a bold new communications and marketing strategy.
Building on last year’s extensive rebrand, this role will ensure that the voices of those with lived experience remain central to the organisation’s messaging and identity. A key focus will be strengthening internal and external communication, uniting our diverse membership—which includes staff, clients, volunteers, trustees, and supporters—while also reaching new audiences through social media, direct marketing, PR, and media outreach.
A major priority will be the relaunch and expansion of the 999 Club’s Membership Scheme and Patrons Programme, designed to deepen awareness and support for 999 Club across Southeast London and beyond. Underpinning these efforts, the postholder will manage the Donorfy CRM database and ensure the ongoing maintenance and development of our WordPress website.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
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Manage 999 Club’s social media across all major platforms, creating engaging content that amplifies member voices and resonates with wider audiences.
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Identify and sensitively share compelling stories that inspire support, avoid clichés and reinforce 999 Club’s themes of positivity, progress, and hope.
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Produce dynamic newsletter content that strengthens reader engagement and drives action.
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Work with the Head of Fundraising and Communications to eensure that all design and communications align with 999 Club’s brand style, visual identity, and tone of voice.
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Handle press enquiries and proactively promote 999 Club’s work across media channels.
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Establish a Patrons Programme that reflects 999 Club’s our unique and diverse character and supports strategic growth.
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Launch and develop the Membership Scheme, securing partnerships with local businesses in Lewisham and Greenwich to boost visibility and support.
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Maintain and manage the Donorfy database, ensuring accurate donor records, reporting, and updates.
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Produce regular reports, data and analytics on social media and website activity to inform strategy.
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Identify opportunities for promotion and outreach, and represent 999 Club at events, festivals, and meetings.
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Maintain and update the WordPress website, applying best practices in SEO and accessibility.
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Support colleagues with research, case studies, consultations, and other initiatives.
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Stay at the forefront of digital trends by networking, researching, and attending CPD and training.
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Engage with the wider sector on regional and national campaigns.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Qualifications
Desirable:
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Evidence of Continuing Professional Development e.g. courses, training, other or qualifications.
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Educated to degree level (or equivalent), preferably in design, marketing or a related field and/or a profession.
Experience and knowledge
Essential:
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Proven expertise in communications, marketing, and brand development.
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Strong customer service and public relations skills.
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High confidence with IT systems and a willingness to learn new platforms.
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Experience maintaining a CRM database.
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Experience in website design, management, and upkeep.
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Hands-on experience managing social media for an organisation, charity, or company.
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Ability to create high-quality, branded designs using Adobe and Canva.
Desirable:
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Experience working in a community organisation or charity.
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Knowledge of best practices related to homelessness.
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Experience writing press releases and building relationships with media contacts.
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Experience developing and/or managing Membership or Patron schemes.
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Experience working with legacy media.
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Knowledge of digital innovation and online fundraising.
Skills and personal characteristics
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An ability to be dynamic and to think creatively and strategically.
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A solutions-focused mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
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Excellent time management and prioritisation skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
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A commitment to lifelong learning and your own Continuing Professional Development.
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A growth mindset: a willingness to challenge, be challenged and accept new ideas and ways of working.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Strong storytelling ability, with sensitivity to ethical considerations and a deep respect for 999 Club’s themes of positivity and hope.
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Adept at building relationships with colleagues, service-users (members) and partner organisations.
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A people-centred, compassionate, and non-judgemental approach.
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A belief and enthusiasm for 999 Club’s mission.
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A deep understanding of and commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and Social Justice.
Expectations for all 999 Club staff
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Adhere to 999 Club’s policies and procedures at all times.
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Demonstrate and uphold the values of 999 Club in all interactions.
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Foster a positive, trauma-informed culture by modeling pro-social behavior, challenging discrimination, and promoting respect among colleagues and clients.
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Actively participate in briefings and team meetings, contributing ideas and solutions to support the wider team.
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Take initiative to address tasks or issues as they arise, including providing cover for colleagues and handling additional duties as needed.
Safeguarding
This post is subject to…
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An basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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Two satisfactory references.
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999 Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share and demonstrate this commitment.
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
How to apply
Please send a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to Ben Latham, Head of Fundraising and Communications..
Equalities statement
At 999 Club, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. We celebrate and value individual differences and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and empowered.
We particularly welcome team members with lived experience relevant to our work, as we believe this enriches our understanding and impact.
We encourage applicants with disabilities to let us know about any adjustments they may need during the application and interview process. We are committed to ensuring a fair and accessible recruitment experience.
We are committed to maintaining an inclusive, accessible, and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive.
Please email Ben Latham, Head of Fundraising with a CV and Cover Letter outlining your suitability for the role.
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Do you have the ambition to make a meaningful impact on the lives of autistic children and young people?
At St. John's, we've been making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people for nearly 140 years. We are now looking for an incredible Residential Support Worker to help us continue making that difference!
As a Residential Support Worker, you will work under the supervision and guidance of the Care Management Team, Senior Residential Support Workers, and Therapy Teams. You will support learners in both residential houses and the community, assisting with social and academic activities.
Our aim is to ensure all learners have equal opportunities to develop their independence and social skills, preparing them for adult life.
What will you be doing?
- Supporting learners with self-care and independence skills such as eating, drinking, washing, bathing, using the toilet, managing incontinence, dressing, mobility, and medication administration.
- Ensuring learners' care files are kept up to date and accurate.
- At the start of each shift, reviewing communication and log books, and liaising with staff at handover to ensure learners' needs are well documented and addressed.
- Establish supportive relationships with learners and encourage the development of stable relationships.
- Promote the emotional health and self-esteem of learners and support them through changes in their living situation and personal circumstances.
In return, we offer a fantastic working environment, generous holidays, career development opportunities, and more!
Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.
Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.
Documents
- Residential Support Worker - Day St J (002) - 2024.pdf (452.44 KB)
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Assistant Warden Job Requirements:
Company description
William Temple House is owned and run by International Students Club (Church of England) Ltd., a registered charity and non-profit Anglo-Catholic organisation that was established in 1965. Our mission is to provide affordable accommodation for and a place where up to 50[1] international students from differing backgrounds can share life together in an environment that gives the best chance of success with their studies.
Job description
We are looking for someone with a compassionate outlook who enjoys working with young people (students between 18 and 30), can maintain a positive mindset in unpredictable situations and handle responsibility. This is a people-centred workplace and all work we do is geared towards our mission and to look after the welfare of the students living here. It is essential that anyone applying for this role is aligned with our mission and as passionate as we are about it.
You will be working as part of a small team, sharing office space and in close collaboration with colleagues and students. This is a diverse role where you will meet interesting people from around the world. The day-to-day job can be challenging, but we provide full training and the chance of learning many new skills. Reporting to the Warden / Deputy Warden and working alongside another Assistant Warden you willassist with the general office admin duties and various tasks around the house (including some basic maintenance and repairs) for which we will provide adequate training – however, a positive attitude is essential. You will also need to be comfortable with taking personal responsibility to ensure delegated tasks are completed successfully, effectively and, where necessary, using your own initiative.
Whilst your role and daily tasks may vary, they can include (not an exhaustive list):
·Maintaining office admin paperwork, computer filing, responding to e-mails & phone calls
·Completing basic bookkeeping tasks, e.g. inputting/issuing invoices & receipts into Xero
·Inducting new residents - hour-long introductory talk to ensure they are very familiar with the running of the House from their arrival onwards, ensuring rooms are of an acceptable standard when they leave – this needs to be done with the right measure of authority
·Bedrooms & Bathrooms – repairs to fittings, unblocking drains, replacing sealant etc.
·Pest control – e.g. checking for rodent or bedbug activity, organising and potentially carrying out treatment
·Preparing and cleaning rooms before letting where necessary - e.g. following maintenance (note: rooms are otherwise cleaned by residents; communal areas by professional cleaners)
·Pastoral care – e.g. discussing personal or academic issues with residents and finding solutions
·Planning and supervising communal activities, e.g Welcome party, barbeques, etc.
·Social media posts, taking meeting notes, working with the charity trustees.
Role requirements:
Essential
·Being kind, trustworthy and compassionate
·Enjoying working with people and meeting new people from different backgrounds
·Enthusiasm, adaptability and a willingness to learn new and develop existing skills
·Excellent written and spoken English with good communication skills
·Being able to work well as part of a small team
·Comfortable with manual tasks and problem solving
·Computer literate
·Willing to accept responsibility of emergency out-of-hours contact (on a rota basis)
·Live within easy commuting distance of Earl’s Court
Desirable:
Previous experience in any of the following:
·Maintenance/technical role
·Administrative office-based role. Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Teams and Xero useful
·Customer-facing role
·Other languages a big advantage
·Use of social media for marketing
Please note – there is no scope for working remotely.
If you're interested in working here then please have a look at our website to give you more idea about the charity background
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a highly motivated and dedicated Communications professional looking for a role where your skills can make a real difference? The Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth is seeking a Communications Manager to lead its communications function and ensure effective, engaging, and mission-focused messaging across our Diocese. This is an exciting time to join our friendly, busy, and supportive team as we implement our 10-year Mission Plan, shaping the future of our Diocese and the communities we serve.
Covering Hampshire, Berkshire, South Oxford, and the Channel Islands, our Diocese is home to 87 parishes and 50 schools, serving over 27,000 practising Catholics and supporting 32,000 children and their families. Our work is both challenging and deeply rewarding, offering the opportunity to be part of something truly meaningful.
The Communications Manager is responsible for developing and implementing effective professional internal and external communications strategies for the Diocese to support the Diocesan Bishop and senior leaders as part of the Mission of the Church. You will lead and manage a small, dedicated communications team of two direct reports: Creative and Digital Communications Officer and Webmaster.
As Communications Manager you will oversee the Diocese’s media relations including proactive engagement with journalists and responding to press inquiries. Produce high-quality written and visual content, including newsletters, social media posts, and annual reports. Manage and enhance the Diocese’s digital presence, including website and intranet development. Support key diocesan campaigns and initiatives to increase engagement and giving. Represent the Diocese at events, with occasional travel across the Diocese including the Channel Islands. Some out-of-hours availability is required and a full clean driving licence and access to own transport. This role ensures consistency and professionalism in all communications, to promote the Diocesan vision of bringing people closer to Jesus Christ through his Church.
The postholder will work closely with the Chief Operating Officer and senior leadership team to support the Diocesan 10-year Mission Plan, ‘You Will Be My Witnesses.’
This role is based at St. Edmund House, Bishop Crispian Way, Portsmouth, PO1 3QA. Offering a competitive salary of £45,000 - £48,000 depending on experience, working 37.5 hours per week. Employee benefits include 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, life assurance and employee wellbeing, contributory pension scheme, free onsite parking.
If you are inspired by the idea of working in a values-driven environment where your efforts will have a lasting impact, we would love to hear from you.
Come and be part of our mission!
1. Main Duties
Communications Strategy
- Design, develop, and implement the Diocese’s Communications Strategy which is fully aligned with the Diocese ten-year Mission plan.
- Research and identify appropriate methods and channels including secular and religious media to raise the Diocese’s profile and in turn that of the Catholic church.
- Collaborate with partners, such as the Bishops Conference of England and Wales to help shape and influence public policy aligned with Diocesan objectives.
External Communications
- Proactively identify opportunities for promoting positive news about the work of the diocese and enabling the Diocesan Bishop to contribute to thought leadership and public debate on relevant policies.
- Drafting material appropriate for publication.
- Arranging video to support key diocesan publications such as Bishops Pastoral Letters.
- Build and develop the Diocese’s links with press and media to support strategic objectives.
- Act as the point of contact for sensitive news, advising the Bishop and senior staff about media handling.
- Act as the Diocesan spokesperson when required, providing a positive and supportive representation of the Catholic Church and the Diocese.
- Develop and implement a Crisis Communications Plan, crafting media statements and briefing senior colleagues on media lines to take.
- Organise media training for senior clergy and lay leaders as required.
- Work with Bishops Office to deliver the weekly E-News, being responsible for editorial control and compliance with relevant regulations, e.g. copyright law
- Work with parishes to support our stewardship journey, including developing compelling good news stories about the work of the Catholic Church.
Internal Communications
- Work closely with HR to Oversee and improve the management of internal communications to foster transparency and engagement.
- Take overall responsibility for organising monthly team briefings for the department of Administration and for other ad hoc events involving parish employee’s clergy and volunteers.
- Manage communication channels such as the intranet, regular newsletters, and staff briefings to ensure alignment with Diocesan values and goals.
- Work with Bishops office on key publications such as the annual directory.
Website and Digital Presence
- Oversee the ongoing improvements in the functionality of the Diocesan website, ensuring it is engaging, user-friendly, up to date and supports the Bishop’s vision.
- Introduce interactive and video content to enhance user experience.
- Support parishes in developing and maintaining their local websites.
Support to Key Departments
- Collaborate with key departments to design and implement tailored communication strategies. For example, Safeguarding.
- Provide tools, templates, and guidance to ensure consistent and effective messaging across departments.
- Act as ‘brand champion’, developing, overseeing and implementing brand guidelines to professionalise and standardise all external communications output, whether it emanates from within or outside the Communications department.
- Build and maintain strong positive working relationships across the DSAS and wider Diocese to support the successful delivery of the communications strategy'
Meeting Attendance and Reporting
- Attend meetings of the Finance Audit and Risk Committee and any other meetings required, to provide briefings, regular written reports and seek approvals as needed from the Board of Trustees about Communication related matters.
- Support the work of Multidisciplinary meetings that may be called form time to time to deal with extraordinary events.
- Attend in person meetings in parishes across the Diocese where sensitive matters indicate that an in-person meeting is preferable.
- Professional approach to Online meetings.
Team Management
- Provide leadership, direction, and line management to the Communications team, ensuring objectives are met.
- Conduct regular one-to-one meetings and annual performance appraisals.
- Promote collaborative working within the team and across the Diocese.
- Monitor and evaluate team performance against individual and collective objectives.
Ad Hoc Duties
- Carry out additional duties as requested by the Bishop, senior clergy, or the Chief Operating Officer.
2. Values
- Maintain the ethos and values of the Catholic Church, positively promoting its teachings and activities.
- Role model the Diocese’s core values of integrity, dignity, excellence, accountability, and stewardship.
Communications Manager - Person Specification
Competence, Expertise and Knowledge:
Essential
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, strategic communications, or equivalent.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in communications at a senior level, ideally in a mission-focused, charity or public sector organisation.
- Demonstrate excellent levels of written and verbal communication, with the ability explain complicated issues fluently and persuasively.
- Capable of Analysing complex situations and provide advice to senior managers.
- Contributing to resolving the problem with the ability to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise.
- Demonstrable experience developing, managing and motivating teams/individuals to ensure success
- Proven experience in developing and implementing communication strategies.
- Comprehensive understanding of the modern media landscape.
- Experience in crisis communication planning and response.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM platforms.
- Numerate and Excellent writing and presentation skills.
- Understanding of relevant legislation including data protection and copyright.
- Knowledge of and commitment to the teachings of the Catholic Church, and a positive approach to work.
- Experience in budget management.
- Some out-of-office hours may be required on an ad hoc basis.
- Must be able to travel across the Diocese, including the Channel Islands.
- Full Clean Driving Licence and own transport.
Desirable
- Membership of relevant professional bodies such as Chartered Institute of Public Relations, Chartered Institute of Journalists.
- Experience in working with and managing volunteers.
- Experience in Charity sector communications.
How to Apply
Please send a comprehensive and up to date Curriculum Vitae with a covering letter setting out your suitability for the role and motivation in applying (no more than 2 sides A4).
The Diocese of Portsmouth is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all who support the ethos and values of the Catholic Church.
Closing date is Saturday 3rd May 2025, at 6.00 pm.
Interview Details
You will be notified shortly after the closing date, should we wish to progress your application and invite you to an interview.
Appointment
Any offer of employment to work at the Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth is conditional upon receipt of two satisfactory employment references, provision of relevant certification of qualifications held, and completion of pre-employment checks.
You must have a valid UK Right to Work, as the Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth does not offer UK Visa Sponsorship.
This position is subject to the completion of an initial probationary period of six months.
Bringing people closer to Jesus Christ through His Church




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Sightsavers is looking for a Legacy Manager - a vital role within our in-house Legacy team to manage and operate the administration of all legacies received by Sightsavers
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per year - depending upon experience
Location: UK remote - with occasional travel to Haywards Heath, West Sussex when required
Contract: Permanent
Hours: This is a full-time role with some flexibility around hours worked and lots of home working
Each year Sightsavers receives over £10m from gifts in the wills of our generous supporters. Administering these gifts sensitively and professionally is vital for us to continue to grow this key income stream and eliminate avoidable blindness and promote the rights of people with disabilities through our work.
Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Head of Legacies, the Legacy Manager will manage and operate the administration of all legacies received by Sightsavers in the UK and Ireland, liaising with Executors, Solicitors, Trust Corporations, together with Legacy Managers/ Officers at other charities.
Key duties include:
• managing and developing our small, dedicated legacy team
• maximising potential funds for Sightsavers, whilst protecting the reputation of the charity
• optimising the collection of legacy income in line with current legal frameworks
• complying with internal and external audit and compliance requirements in relation to legacy administration
• providing a legal and advisory service through the Head of Function
• maintaining all case documentation and records
• responsibility for and managing of the Legacy Officer and Legacy Assistant
About you - skills and experience
We are looking for an individual with outstanding customer service and strong technical and influencing skills as well as bags of tact and diplomacy and a team ethos.
You will have:
- previous experience in Charity Legacy Management or equivalent areas of specialism in the legal sector, ideally with managerial responsibility, with the Institute of Legacy Management Certificate CICLA (Certificate in Charity Legacy Administration), STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) qualification or equivalent
- demonstrable experience of working in a senior position in the legacy department of a charity or Probate department of a firm of Solicitors, Bank or Trust Corporation
- good finance and accounting knowledge, particularly estate accounts, investment management and share valuations
- strong knowledge of relevant Charity Law legislation
- strong knowledge of relevant Probate and Trust Law and procedures
- working knowledge of GDPR
- experience of working with the FirstClass legacy management system (desirable)
This is an involved role, and further details may be found within the job description
The team mostly work from home however, our expectation is that we will need the successful candidate to be able to travel to the offices in Haywards Heath, West Sussex (RH16 3BW) at least once per quarter but there is also the option to work in the office for three days per week, working the other two days from home. It’s an easy 20-minute train journey from Brighton or 45 minutes from London. We’re located close to Haywards Heath rail station and on lots of bus routes. Please note that this role must be worked from within the UK.
Our comprehensive benefits package includes generous annual leave allowance, pension, season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym memberships and wellness discounts
As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people living with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please complete an application via our recruitment portal. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying.We anticipate that final stage interviews will take place in mid-June 2025 but applications will be reviewed as they are received with first stage interviews being arranged as soon as possible.
Closing date: 4 May 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Reporting to the Head of Promotion and Comms, the Communications Assistant will manage effective and engaging communications for B2C audiences, including parents, schools and the general public. You will create the Bikeability Club and school newsletters, as well as additional communications when required.
Responsibilities
Bikeability External Communications
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Creating innovative, engaging and accessible content for the Bikeability and Bikeability Club website
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Create and co-ordinating content for the monthly Bikeability Club newsletters, regular school newsletter and any other B2C e-communications
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Creating innovative, engaging and accessible content
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Liaising with colleagues and general public to create stories, blog posts and case studies
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Supporting the wider team with B2C communications
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Using monitoring tools to provide insight and measurement of communication activities
General
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Assist with responding to enquiries from the hello@ Bikeability email
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Assisting with the organisation and administration of events (virtual and face to face) e.g. awards, conferences, forums, webinars and launches
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Recognise the need to be flexible when working for a small organisation and carry out other duties that may be required
General
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Provide editorial advice to maintain high-quality communications standards
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Commitment to personal continuing professional development
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Take on any other tasks as agreed with line manager
Person specification
The successful applicant will have:
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Degree or relevant work experience
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Experience of project management
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Experience of web development
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Excellent organisational and customer care skills
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Strong written and oral communication skills
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Ability to use Microsoft 365 packages including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.
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Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently
Skills
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Exceptional writing and editing skills with the ability to create accessible content
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Strong organisational skills
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An understanding of external communication channels and strategies
About The Bikeability Trust
The Bikeability Trust’s purpose is to ensure that all cycle training is delivered to a gold standard, inspiring everyone to cycle with competence and confidence.
We are:
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Expert: The Trust has successfully administered the Bikeability programme on behalf of government since 2018, delivering high-quality delivery guides and instructor training, and our workforce has thousands of years combined experience teaching people to cycle.
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Inspiring: Every rider completes our training feeling able, confident and motivated to cycle safely on the roads for short journeys. Transforming the traditional image of cycling to an everyday, everyone activity.
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Quality focussed: Our instructors deliver high-quality, consistent and standardised cycle training. We aim to ensure that every rider achieves the same outcomes to the same standard, taking into account their individual capabilities, including special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
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Inclusive: We take action to reduce barriers to participation, support underrepresented groups and ensure that anyone who wishes to access Bikeability cycle training is able to do so, and cycling is seen as an activity for all.
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Efficient: Our delivery programme offers value for money and is delivered in an economic, proportional and efficient way.
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Influential: We share our evidence of the impact of cycle training across a variety of sectors (transport, education, environment, health, leisure, etc) and work collaboratively with stakeholders, partners and commercial organisations to achieve our vision and influence behaviour change.
The package
The Bikeability Trust offers the successful candidates a competitive salary and:
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Bikeability cycle training
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Generous contributory pension scheme
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38 days annual leave for full time members of staff (including public holidays)
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Employee Assistance Programme
We value staff and a range of experience at the Bikeability Trust, so the person specification is a guide to the skills. We encourage diverse applicants and transferable skills.
Equipping more than five million children with the skills and confidence to cycle on today’s roads

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Our client is a Charity which specialisies in the provision of high-quality independent living accommodation for people of limited financial means. They are searching for a qualified Finance Manger to work with their leadership team, based in the Hounslow area.
The position reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer and is accountable to the Charity Directors and Finance Committee. The post is responsible for running and maintaining the Charity’s financial matters and records, including production of the management accounts and preparation of the draft annual report and the development of budgets and forecasts for strategic projects and other initiatives. This is a key role, working with a great team and one that contributes directly to the smooth running of the Charity.
This position is office based, in a great location for public transport connections and in offices with excellent amenities.
Job Purpose:
· Manage day to day book-keeping and key financial processes.
· Produce accurate and timely monthly accounts.
· Develop quarterly reports, annual budgets, accounts and cash flow forecasts.
· Produce the required documents and process for audit partners.
· Plan and organise data for payroll processing.
· Partner with the Charity’s Directors and Finance Committee to develop budgets and forecasts for strategic projects and initiatives.
· Work with the Charity’s key partners to ensure that all governance and compliance matters are fulfilled.
· Work effectively with the team, stakeholders and residents on a day-to-day basis.
Position Requirements:
· A track record of working in finance and teamwork.
· Excellent business acumen and commercial skills.
· Have a high level of interpersonal, communication skills with a can-do attitude.
· Be a self-starter with excellent time-management, and problem-solving skills.
· A solid educational background and be a fully qualified accountant.
If you have experience in finance ideally with knowledge of the housing and or the charity sector and are passionate about undertaking a position something that makes positive difference to the wellbeing and quality of life for other people and a community, this is a unique opportunity.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate based on disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.
Delivering results for our clients and great candidates
Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Then Advance Charity could be the career choice for you!
We are looking for a Social Care IDVA - RBKC
Salary: £28,000 - £32,000
Location: Across three locations within RBKC and Hammersmith Head Office
Contract: Permanent
Hours p/w 35 hours per week (some working from home up to 2 days)
This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Please note: Any offer of employment will be made subject to references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK, and satisfactory enhanced DBS check. This role is also subject to Police Vetting.
About us
Advance is an award-winning and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women and girls survivors of domestic abuse and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending. We believe in empowering women and girls to lead safe, non-violent, equal lives so that they can flourish and contribute to the community.
We are a community-based organisation who lead in best practice approaches to supporting women in their local community. We achieve this by being available to meet and support women in local settings and at our women’s centres, and by working in close partnership with other agencies.
Our values are to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
About the role:
The Social Care IDVA will work within a dynamic, fast paced, crisis intervention, advocacy, and support service to ensure the voice of survivors informs every stage of the process, specialising in working with women whose families are involved with Family Children Services and risk to children is a factor. You will work to make proactive contact and provide high quality advocacy and support based upon a client led needs and risk assessment to women, focusing on working with those aged 18 and over who access the domestic abuse service. This role is part advocacy, part training/education and project work to improve response to victim/survivors experiencing domestic abuse. You will be embedded in the local authority Family Children Services team, working with Social Care professionals to ensure they adopt a trauma informed approach, can recognise the dynamics of domestic abuse and are providing more holistic support. You will be the domestic abuse subject matter expert on site, upskilling fellow professionals and acting as a point of contact for any clients experiencing domestic abuse and support requirements from Family Children Services.
The Social Care project was established in 2021 and has been working in partnership with Hammersmith and Fulham Family Children Services, so the IDVAs will inherit strong working relationships and a commitment from all parties to offering more trauma-informed services. The borough has a focus on prioritising and developing good DA work in social care and this is an opportunity to be a major player in institutional change, ensuring that women accessing Family Children services for their children have an improved experience and that the local authorities are leading the way for all survivors engaging with their services.
Advance delivers nationally accredited, quality marked services in Hammersmith & Fulham, Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea, Brent, Ealing, and across parts of East London. We work within a coordinated partnership response to domestic violence to provide independent domestic violence advocacy and support for women, children and young people and women’s community services for women who are involved in the criminal justice system, in anti-social behaviour or are at risk of breaking the law.
About You:
You will have an excellent understanding of domestic violence and its effects on women and children and of best practice within the domestic abuse in various areas of need, with particular knowledge on children safeguarding/legislation. As an experienced domestic violence advocate who has worked with complex and multiple needs, the post holder will be skilled in risk management and safety planning, remaining calm in a crisis and in handling sensitive information on a daily basis. Experience of direct work with female survivors of domestic violence, of supporting women with child safeguarding, needs, and of working within safeguarding procedures is essential for this post, as is the need to adopt and promote a strong partnership approach to service provision.
To be successful as the Social Care IDVA you will need the below experience and skills:
You will establish positive, proactive, and innovative working relationships with housing services and partner agencies.Provide high-quality crisis intervention, information, advocacy, and proactive support to women referred to the service, in respect to risk management and safety planning, criminal and civil remedies, housing, health, welfare rights, and children’s legislation.
Your abilities extend to assessing the needs and risks of survivors, carry out short and longer-term risk management, safety planning and support and identify and refer to services appropriate to their needs.Advising women of their rights and options for seeking help and support from other agencies and proactively advocate to ensure barriers to accessing support and protection are reduced. You will work as an advocate and educator to raise awareness and upskill professionals within Children Social Care plus work with colleagues to successfully develop and deliver training.
How to apply:
Please submit your up-to-date CV with a supporting statement. Please note that only applications made via the job advert on the Advance careers page, and those that include a cover letter will be considered.
· Interviews are taking place on rolling basis
*Advance reserves the right to close the advert early, or on the appointment of a candidate
What we can offer you - Employee Benefits:
- A 35-hour working week
- An exceptional 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata for part time), PLUS public holidays on top (that's nearly 40 days paid holiday per year!)
- Additional days off to celebrate International Women’s Day, and for religious observance and moving home
- Perkbox - an employee discount platform where you can receive free rewards as well as take advantage of savings on clothes, groceries, travel, leisure and more
- Pension scheme
- Enhanced maternity/adoption provision
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee eye-care scheme
- Clinical supervision for front line staff and first line management roles
- Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 for each referral who passes probation
- Organisation wide away days
- Thorough induction and training
- Career development pathways
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Under the Equality Act 2010, we are required to make any reasonable adjustments. If you have a disability as defined under this act and/or have special needs, please email contact the Talent team via our website and the Talent Acquisition Team will aim to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs.
Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities
We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and actively seek to recruit people from groups underrepresented in our current team. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay and benefits.
Safeguarding
Advance is committed to safeguarding and creating a culture of zero-tolerance of harm and expects all staff, including volunteers to share this commitment. We believe all individuals have the right to live their life free from violence and abuse and the right to feel and be safe. We have a suite of safeguarding policies, procedures and practice guidance, accessible to all staff, which promotes safeguarding and safer working practices across all our services and activities. When we recruit staff, we follow rigorous safer recruitment practices, this involves carrying out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, and identity checks. We ensure all staff undertake mandatory safeguarding training relevant to their role and responsibilities, to empower them to be competent and feel confident in recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding issues and promote wellbeing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.