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At Public Law Project (PLP), we ensure that public law principles, including the rule of law and human rights, are protected and advanced, with the experiences of those most marginalised in society in mind.

PLP plays a leading role fighting some of the most egregious public law violations of our day. We have worked on issues including the prorogation, the Rwanda policy, the attempt to go back on the promises made to the Windrush generation, and the near total collapse of legal aid, and so much more. Yet you may never have heard of us. We are looking for a Communications and Engagement Director to help us change that.  

With a new government in place, this is an exciting time to raise the profile of PLP and our mission. We are developing a new strategy which we expect to crystalise our role countering the rise of the far right, advancing public law into new areas such as preventing Government misuse of AI, and continuing to stand with the most marginalised in society. Your role will be critical in ensuring our voice has impact and we have the resources to implement our strategy. 

You will develop and oversee a new organisational communications plan, focusing on brand-building, and media outreach. Reporting to the CEO directly, you will be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team and work closely with the Board and other stakeholders to enhance PLP’s impact and reputation, as well as guide and implement our strategy.

Leading the Communications and Engagement team, you will direct all external communications, provide thought leadership for PLP events, oversee grant fundraising efforts and relaunch fundraising from philanthropic individuals. You will be an excellent manager providing empowering leadership for members of your team and maintaining and inclusive work culture that promotes staff wellbeing. You will also be great at working with other departments including our casework, research and policy teams. 

This is a permanent, open to full time and part time applications of at least four days per week. PLP offers flexible working from day one, a wide-ranging wellbeing programme, 25 days annual leave (plus festive period closure), and 10% employer pension after 12 months. 

PLP is an equal opportunity and Disability Confident Employer, and we place a high value on diversity. We are proud of our strong diversity right across the organisation and at all levels of seniority. We have significant numbers of staff who come from underprivileged or minoritised backgrounds (including people of colour, women, LGBTQ+ people, disabled people, and people from lower socio-economic backgrounds). The majority of our staff and trustees have lived experience that relates to our work. Whether you are part of all or none of these groups, you will be welcomed at PLP. 

As part of our commitment to recruit fairly we use anonymised-selection processes until interview, make an additional interview available for the highest-scoring candidates from under-represented communities, and use ‘tie-breaker’ provisions at all stages of our selection process.

We are recruiting an Interim People Partner for a 6 month period for a fast growing, global social enterprise based in London, whose purpose is focused on growth, development and having a clear social impact. This is a unique and inspirational place to work, with a positive culture and strong values. Hybrid working available requiring office presence a minimum of 2 days per week.

As our Interim People Partner, you will work with key stakeholders to develop and implement people plans and strategies in line with our People Strategy. You will need to develop an excellent understanding of our organisation, strategy and customers and also get to grips with our people challenges and opportunities. Your role will be to provide a comprehensive, first class service to support the business at all levels, using a coaching approach to guide leaders to get the best out of their teams, helping to de-escalate issues through mediation where required. Your aim will be to focus on the development of management capability through effective coaching to all tiers of management whilst also bringing broader HR expertise in the areas of recruitment, employee relations, policies, learning and development, reward and data and analytics.

This role will require someone with a level of strategic understanding, who can really hit the ground running and embed themselves into the business quickly. If you would like to find out more about this opportunity and the organisation please get in touch ASAP for more details.

Join Us at the Diocese of London

The Diocese of London is seeking a passionate and experienced Development and Fundraising professional to work alongside the Head of Development to strengthen and implement our dynamic development and fundraising strategy. As part of the Property and Fundraising directorate, you will help secure the future of our iconic churches—both historic and contemporary—by supporting parishes to create sustainable projects and secure vital funding.

About the Role

In this key role, you will have the unique opportunity to develop innovative projects and identify funding opportunities to restore and rejuvenate churches, supporting their transition to Net Zero Carbon. You will collaborate with parishes to identify potential partnerships with community groups, heritage organisations, local authorities, and funding bodies, ensuring the long-term sustainability of these churches as important community hubs.

As Development Manager, you will:

· Work with parishes to create funding strategies and programmes that support the restoration and sustainability of churches.

· Build and nurture relationships with a diverse range of funding bodies, including local authorities, trusts and foundations, and the National Lottery.

· Work closely with colleagues across the Diocese to embed a culture of entrepreneurship and provide vital support and advice to Incumbents and Parish Church Council (PCC) members.

· Drive place-based funding approaches to deliver projects that benefit both the churches and the communities they serve.

· Manage complex multi-funder profiles for capital projects and activity programmes, ensuring long-term sustainability and impact.

About You

We are looking for an all-round development professional with a proven track record of successfully managing projects with complex multi-funder profiles. You will have:

· Experience in designing and delivering large-scale development projects, ideally within the heritage or community sector.

· A strong understanding of relevant trusts, foundations, and funding bodies, with experience of securing substantial funding for projects.

· A strategic mindset and the ability to think creatively to bring together multiple funding sources and partners.

· Excellent relationship-building skills, with a proven ability to engage a diverse range of stakeholders.

· A passion for historic buildings, community engagement, and sustainability.

Why Join Us?

At the Diocese of London, we are committed to the preservation and development of our churches as places of worship and community activity, providing spiritual engagement and a range of support services, and events. As a member of our Development team, you will play a crucial role in securing the future of our buildings and the communities they serve.

We offer a supportive, collaborative work environment, with opportunities for professional growth and development. As part of our commitment to work-life balance, we offer hybrid working options where possible

The Diocese of London is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and aim to create a diverse and inclusive working environment.

The benefits of working with us

The LDF offers a supportive working environment, opportunity for career development and the following benefits:

· Competitive remuneration package

· 27 annual leave days to rise to 30 after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays

· 15% employer pension contribution and salary sacrifice available

· Death in service benefit x3 of basic gross salary

· Enhanced maternity leave of six months full pay, after 12 months’ of employment

· Season ticket loans of public transport

· Access to Benenden Health Insurance

· EAP counselling through Health Assured

· Up to £100 for eye test and contribution to spectacles

· Two additional paid days for community volunteering

Are you passionate about making sure people get the support they need to transform their lives? Are you motivated to facilitate peer support for people affected by spinal cord injury?

If so, Back Up could offer you an inspiring and fulfilling role making a significant difference to the lives of people affected by spinal cord injuries.

About the role:

When a person or their family member sustains a spinal cord injury it is a life changing experience. They can feel very isolated and that no one understands what they’re going through.

Back Up’s mentoring service is there to help. We know that peer support can have a life changing impact and our Mentoring Team are the ones who can facilitate this through matching them with a suitable mentor who will be able to support them over a series of phone calls to reach their goals. The Mentoring Team Leader leads the team through providing excellent line management and driving the delivery of the team’s business plans to empower the team to ultimately support more people affected by spinal cord injury

In addition to leading the team, a Mentoring Team Lead will assist in creating mentoring relationships and support mentors and mentees as appropriate, assess mentee suitability and provide support in the process of identifying, recruiting and training new mentors.

A Mentoring Team Lead will be motivated to achieve the aims, targets and milestones that have been set in terms of making quality matches and will be comfortable and efficient with data management and GDPR compliance.

Lived experience is an advantage; but most important is your sharing our commitment to transform the lives of everyone affected by spinal cord injury.

For full details please see our role description.

About us:

At Back Up, we have big ambitions. Over the next few years, we’re going to be transforming the lives of even more people affected by spinal cord injury.

Together we’ll be working hard to make sure everyone affected by spinal cord injury has access to the support they deserve; and we are the only spinal cord injury charity in the UK providing specific services to children and young people.

At Back Up, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. Please read our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy Statement. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. We particularly welcome applications from those from black, Asian or ethnic minority backgrounds or those with higher level spinal injuries.

In 2024 Back Up won The Times and The Sunday Times Spotlight Award for Best place to work for disabled employees. As well as this, Back Up has been voted one of the top ten charities to work for (Third Sector Best Charities 2020). The enthusiastic, inclusive and supportive spirit of our very skilled staff ensure excellence in the services we deliver.

Location:

· Home or office based, but with occasional travel around the UK as required.

· Occasional visits to the Back Up office in Wandsworth, London and surrounding area.

How to apply

Please apply by emailing recruitment @ backuptrust . org . uk by midday on Friday 6th December with:

· A CV detailing salary information for your most recent post and two referees, one of whom should be your present or most recent employer. We will contact them after interview.

· A (maximum) two side A4 supporting statement, saying why you want the job and explaining how you meet the criteria in the job description.. This statement is crucial; CVs alone will not be accepted.

· A completed equal opportunities form. This form will be kept separate from your application, and not viewed by the recruiting manager. It is used to help us assess the diversity of our applicants to ensure our processes are fair to all. It is optional to fill in but it will help us improve and maintain high standards.

We will acknowledge receipt of your application, and then let you know if you are to be invited to interview.  First interviews will be held from the week beginning Monday 9th December 2024.  If you cannot make any of those dates, please indicate this when you apply. 

What will the process involve?

The process will involve at least one interview round which will be either in person or online. There will be a panel interviewing you and you may be asked to complete a task beforehand to present to the panel. If you need any support or adjustment to the recruitment process at any step, do please ask and we’d be pleased to work with you to put these in place so that you can perform to the best of your abilities throughout the process and demonstrate your suitability for the role.  Please email recruitment @ backuptrust . org . uk.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

As a ‘Disability Confident’ employer we are committed to the inclusion of candidates and employees with disabilities. If you have a disability and meet the minimum criteria of the role, set out as essential criteria in the job description, we will invite you to interview. Please let us know if you would qualify and want to take advantage of this scheme by emailing: recruitment @ backuptrust . org . uk.

Don’t meet every single requirement?

At Back Up we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every criteria in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles at Back Up.

We are currently offering a rewarding opportunity for a motivated and proactive self-starter to join our friendly and dynamic team.

Benefits of working for Wandsworth Carers’ Centre:

• Friendly team and working environment
• Mix of remote and office-based work
• Annual leave starts at 26 days increasing to 31 days plus bank holidays 
• Contributory company pension,
• Ongoing training and development opportunities 
• Employee assistance program.

Our Charity:

We are a busy, ambitious charity operating at the heart of the Wandsworth community since 1995, helping thousands of people across the borough in unpaid Caring roles. We give information and advice, organise respite, offer complementary therapies, deliver training, provide peer support, arrange fun events and much more.  In short, we are the Carer's friend and advocate, often helping Carers through difficult times.

Welfare Benefits Advisor

Salary: £35,000

Full Time (35 hours per week)

Are you passionate about supporting carers and making a real impact in their lives? We're looking for a dedicated individual to join our busy team provide welfare benefit advice & guidance to those who need it most.

As the successful candidate, you'll bring your knowledge and expertise to provide vital support to Carers, with a comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge in welfare benefits and recent experience of managing a case load.

You will manage your own caseload while also providing mentoring and support to one trainee advisor. 

Your excellent communication skills will help you connect with and support carers, while your IT proficiency will enable you to provide effective, efficient assistance.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Providing advice & advocacy on welfare benefits and housing. 
• Managing your own case load
• Offering guidance and support to colleagues 
• Maintaining accurate case records, adhering to AQS standards. 

Essential Requirements:

• Experience of providing benefits advice, guidance and support
• Experience of managing a case load
• Experience of representing clients with external bodies / organisations
• Experience of supporting with benefit appeals through to tribunal stage.
• Knowledge of or ability to understand and use relevant legislation.
• Ability to work across the borough and provide home visits

If you're committed to working in the voluntary sector and want to be part of a dynamic team that makes a real difference, this role is for you!

Wandsworth Carers’ Centre is an inclusive employer, committed to the continued development of a diverse workforce.

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Responsible to: Support Team Manager

Location: Based in Loughborough, England. The role requires travel to all locations where Baca Services are delivered.

Hours: 37.5 hrs per week (including evening and weekend hours on a rota)

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £24,150 - £27,760 per annum FTE

Overall Purpose

• To provide support and care to young people who are newly arrived in the country, providing the foundations for them to rebuild their strength, dignity and grow their hope for their futures.
• To partner with social workers and representatives from other agencies, for the benefit of the young people.

Duties & Responsibilities

• To be a key worker for a number of young people who are in the care of Baca, providing high quality holistic and therapeutic support for their transition to adulthood.
• To deliver young people services in line with Baca’s Theory of Change, to enable young people to achieve the following outcomes, ensuring it is of the highest quality:
• Improved Physical Wellbeing
• Improved Emotional Wellbeing
• Increased engagement with Education, Employment and Training
• Increased Social engagement
• Increased Personal Safety
• To work proactively and collaboratively to ensure all young people are safeguarded and taking the initiative in resolving any issues that may arise with young people.
• To be a role model to all young people in Baca’s care, providing care and compassion without discrimination of age, race, colour or behavioural issues.
• Support young people to understand expectations of them and the support on offer to them from Baca and other agencies.
• Support young people in developing essential life skills in line with the individual support plan to prepare them for independent living. Training young people in living skills such as washing, cleaning, cooking and safety food shopping and budgeting; proactively and intentionally in line with the Baca progress plan.
• Support young people in developing their skills and interests in education, vocation or hobbies. Ensure young people’s interests, hobbies and aspirations are identified by getting alongside young people and working with the team.
• Be an active part of a diverse environment of staff and young people from different cultures and backgrounds.
• Support young people to engage socially at Baca and in the wider community to build positive trusting relationships with others through one to one and group social times, engaging in clubs and activities.
• Take part in planning and attending day trips and Baca’s annual residential week.
• Develop excellent working partnerships with social workers, solicitors, teachers, volunteers and other partners to provide a holistic development package for each young person enabling them to become independent.
• Actively plan, prepare and participate in all meetings and events that are related to the support of the young people.
• Prepare young people for meetings and help them to understand what is being communicated.
• Transport young people, in line with our lone working policy, to events and meetings making sure they are on time using your own car in a safe and legal manner.
• Support young people to communicate and express their own wishes and voice regarding all aspects of their life and future.
• Develop and maintain excellent communication with all members of the team and all external partners and supporters.
• Keep good records and carry out all administrative work required as part of the role, such as month end reports and support plans, on time and in a consistent manner.

General

• Be adept in employing the correct procedures for dealing with any safeguarding incidences or concerns, in line with Baca’s Child, Vulnerable Adult Protection & Safeguarding Policy.
• Maintain strict confidentiality in relation to work undertaken and ensure all confidential material is stored according to Baca’s Confidentiality statement and Data Protection Policy.
• Adhere to all Baca’s policies and procedures.
• Be a role model, leading by example in practicing the Values of Baca.
• Play an active and supportive role within the organisation.
• Take ownership of all administrative aspects of the role.
• Treat all staff and young people fairly and without prejudice, in line with Baca’s Equality and Diversity policy.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends, in line with the needs of the team.

Personal specification

Baca is looking for a Support Worker who can join the support team and provide support, care and be a role model for young people who are newly arrived refugees and victims of trafficking aged 16 to 18. They will be motivated and passionate about the work that Baca does and the young people in our care.

The successful applicant will have the ability to ensure the support we give to the young people is of the highest quality and goes beyond the statutory standards set. They will be very approachable, reliable and a strong team worker. Someone who is supportive, approachable, responsible, reliable, personable and willing to be flexible. They will be a great people person who can develop key external relationships. They will also be a very organised and proactive individual. The successful applicant will need access to transport as the role requires visiting the young people in their homes and attending different appointments/meetings across the midlands. The successful applicant will subscribe to and work in line with Baca’s vision and values.

The role will require the successful candidate to complete an enhanced DBS check.

Knowledge and Understanding

• Alignment with Baca’s Value to achieve our vision, mission and strategic goals.
• Ability to respond to change at short notice.
• Able to work as part of a highly diverse group of people.
• Able to work in partnership productively with teams internally and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of safeguarding practices.
• Able to be accountable, take responsibility and be willing to learn.
• Self-motivation and flexible attitude to work.
• Proactive individual who is willing to take initiative in getting involved in a range of activities.
• Ability to be patient, calm and tenacious in very challenging circumstances
• Have a genuine concern for and commitment to young asylum seekers/refugees, and unaccompanied young people in particular.
• Driving Licence that allows you to legally drive a car in the UK.
• Access to your own car

Please note we cannot provide sponsorship for this role. Further information about the role, competencies and experience can be found on our website.

Philanthropy Manager 

Job Description and Person Specification 

Reporting to: Head of Philanthropy in the Fundraising Team 

Location of Work: Home based. The post holder will be expected to travel to meet donors, travel to away days and team meetings in London. On occassion, you will need to be able to attend early morning breakfast visits therefore the post holder will need to live close to London.

The role may involve some irregular travel throughout England and Scotland. Expenses will be paid in line with our Travel and Expenses policy. 

Contract Type: Ideally full-time, 35 hours per week, although part time / flexible hours may be considered. The role may require occasional evening and weekend work  

Contract Length: Permanent

Salary: £37,500 

BACKGROUND 

Magic Breakfast provide a nutritious and filling breakfast to over 200,000 children and young people every school day. We work with schools in areas of high disadvantage, helping staff target the children most in need without barrier or stigma.  Magic Breakfast are ambitious to grow our impact to remove hunger as a barrier to learning for all children and young people in the UK. 

The new UK government’s Children’s Wellbeing Bill outlined in the King’s Speech, includes a requirement for free school breakfast clubs in every English primary school. This is a fantastic start towards ending child morning hunger. Magic Breakfast’s influence will be instrumental to ensuring school breakfasts are introduced in a way that is hunger-focused and barrier free. In 2021, the Scottish Government, pledged a not yet enacted promise to provide breakfast to primary children. 

Thousands of secondary school children are at risk of losing their free school breakfasts from September next year. For many of these students, this is their only opportunity to have a nutritious meal before facing a demanding school day, including taking exams. 

This is an exciting time to join Magic Breakfast if you wish to make a difference to the lives of children. We are expanding our team to meet the challenge of ending child morning hunger, both for now and for good. 

JOB PURPOSE 

Magic Breakfast’s mission is to end child morning hunger in the UK now and for good the Philanthropy team’s role is to develop and deliver the charity's high net worth individual giving programme in line with Magic Breakfast’s strategic priorities to enable our organisational growth against our mission. 

We are seeking to grow income through further cultivation and stewardship of our potential and existing donors. Our High Value Giving teams are forecast to collectively raise £5.1m in 2021/22, up from £4.6m two years ago in 2019/20. The team includes partnerships with charitable trusts and foundations, corporate organisations, and high-net-worth individuals. 

Reporting into the Head of Philanthropy, this role will have a particular focus on ensuring that Magic Breakfast is offering the highest quality of donor care from start to finish, and building and developing our prospect pipeline.

We’re looking for a proactive person with excellent relationship building, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship skills as we seek to build our prospect pool, enhance or supporter journey and achieve our ambitious fundraising targets.

The Philanthropy Manager will have the opportunity to be innovative and creative, to create and test impactful donor journeys and engagement opportunities so Magic Breakfast’s supporters feel valued and can understand the transformational difference they are making to hungry children and their learning in the UK. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Manage your own portfolio of donors, providing excellent stewardship and strategies to uplift and secure multi year donations

• Work with Corporate, Trusts and Individual Giving teams to identify potential major donors and high value regular givers within Magic Breakfast’s donor portfolio and implement plans to develop these relationships;

• Support the Head of Philanthropy to build relationships with senior volunteers to garner their support and help encourage introductions to their networks

• Ensure all donations are thanked and recorded in a timely way, and logged accurately on salesforce

• Support Head of Philanthropy in accurately forecasting philanthropy income for each financial year, and ensure forecast income is updated monthly.

Please see the job description attached for the full job description. 

WHAT WE OFFER

At Magic Breakfast we value our employees and work hard to develop offer a supportive, respectful culture which enables everyone to bring their whole self to work.

⭐️ 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

⭐️ Christmas closure

⭐️ Enhanced Maternity pay

⭐️ Cash back health plan

⭐️ EAP service

⭐️ Additional days leave each year up to 5 additional days

Please view our website and information on all our benefits.

APPLICATION PROCCESS

Should you wish to discuss the role before applying please email our People and Culture Team, recruitment @ magicbreakfast. com

Shortlisting - 2nd-4th December

Interview 1 -10th and 11th December

Interview 2 and Task - 16th and 17th December

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. We ask that if you wish to apply for a role you complete the application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Unfortunately, once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.

We are looking for a Community Fundraiser Officer who will be responsible for developing relationships with local supporters and volunteers to drive fundraising activities and increase donations.

Community Fundraising Officer
Job type: Part time, permanent
Location: Bristol Animal Rescue Centre, 48-50 Albert Road, St Philips, Bristol BS2 0XA
Salary: £25,000 – £27,000 full time equivalent (pro rata), dependent on experience (£15,000 - £16,200 actual)
Hours per week: 21 hours/week to be worked during our office hours (Monday-Friday 8am-4pm or 9am-5pm). Due to the nature of this role, applicants must have availability to be flexible with their work schedule which will include occasional weekend and evening work, for which TOIL will be agreed with line manager.

About Us:

Our mission is to ensure that animals in need within our community receive the compassion, care and respect they deserve. We are committed to helping, healing and homing animals for as long as they need us.

About the role:

You will be responsible for developing relationships with local supporters and volunteers to drive fundraising activities and increase donations. You will be responsible for our existing portfolio of events and activities while also developing new initiatives that will allow us to meet our fundraising goals and engage with our local community within our Bristol and District branch area.

The role includes stewarding supporters; offering them resources, recognition and guidance to maximise the impact of their fundraising efforts while fostering long-term engagement with the charity.

You will play a key role in ensuring that we provide our supporters with the best supporter experience possible, where they feel valued and informed about the impact they are making to the lives of Bristol’s most vulnerable animals.

Full details of this great opportunity are available on our website.

Application deadline: Midnight on Sunday 8 December 2024 – please note that applications will be considered on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to close the vacancy before this date if a suitable candidate secures the role.

Interview dates: Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th December

Interested?

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website. 

As a charity we try to minimise recruitment costs; if you have not heard from us within three weeks from the closing date of applications please assume that, on this occasion, your application has not been successful.

Bristol Animal Rescue Centre and Bristol A.R.C. are the working names for RSPCA Bristol & District Branch (a charity registered in England & Wales 205858) and the linked charity the Bristol Dogs and Cats Home (a charity registered in England & Wales 205858-1)

No agencies please.

Youth Mental Health Project Coordinator

Brighter Futures Together is looking for a dedicated and passionate Project Co-ordinator to lead our Bucks Young Mental Health Champions (YMHC) programme. 

Position: Young Mental Health Champions Project Co-ordinator (internal title)

Salary: £14,996 per annum (£30,000 FTE)

Location: Marlow and surrounding areas

Hours: Part-Time, 20 hours per week

Closing Date: Sunday, 15 December 2024 (midnight)

Interview: Friday 20th December 2024 in Marlow

About the Role:

As Youth Mental Health Project Co-ordinator you will work within an innovative peer-education project that empowers 13–18-year-olds to tackle mental health challenges, improve wellbeing, and create change within their communities.

You’ll oversee the planning, delivery, and evaluation of the programme, supporting young people to gain accredited qualifications and develop vital skills. Your work will directly contribute to the programme’s growth and sustainability, ensuring its positive impact continues for years to come.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate, and deliver the YMHC programme, including facilitating training sessions and workshops.

• Recruit and support young people to become Youth Mental Health Champions.

• Collaborate with schools, colleges, and community organisations to establish YMHC teams.

• Evaluate programme impact, ensuring participation and quality targets are met.

• Support young people in completing accredited qualifications, such as the RSPH Level 2 and Youth Mental Health First Aid.

• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, including health, education, and mental health agencies.

• Help secure funding to ensure the programme's sustainability. 

About You:

You’re will be an experienced youth practitioner with a proven track record in education facilitation, training, or workshop delivery. Organised, self-motivated, and thrive in fast-paced environments. Your skills in project coordination and stakeholder engagement will ensure the success of this programme.

Key skills and attributes include:

• Strong organisational and project management abilities

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

• Experience of designing and delivering training/group programmes for diverse groups of young people, including development of materials, including workshop/session plans, presentations, assessments and multimedia resources

• A commitment to safeguarding, inclusivity, and youth development

 About the Organisation:

Brighter Futures Together is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to boosting young people’s mental health and wellbeing. Based in Marlow, we deliver innovative projects and provide training and consultancy to the youth sector. Our work is driven by a commitment to creating brighter days for children and young people, filled with empathy, opportunity, and hope.

Other Roles You May Have Experience of Could Include: Youth Mental Health Worker, Youth Practitioner, Community Programmes Manager, Youth Engagement Officer, Project Manager – Youth Services, Outreach Worker, Youth Programme Coordinator, Mental Health Trainer, Youth Worker, Wellbeing Officer, or Peer Education Facilitator. #INDNFP

Ovacome Support Services Officer, reporting to the Head of Support Services.

Pay scale: £25,500 – £33,000 per year (full time), pro-rata if part time

Hours: 21 hours (part time) to 35 hours (full time) per week, with flexibility around core operational hours.

Location: Home-based with an appropriate working space where confidentiality can be assured. Able to attend monthly meetings in London and travel for work.

Contract type: Permanent

We would be happy to consider applications from those with a caring or parenting role and to consider flexible or part-time working to accommodate the right candidate. Both external and internal supervision will be given to the successful candidate.  You will be given both internal and external training as well as internal supervision and external clinical supervision to support you professionally and to maintain a healthy work/life balance.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting those affected by ovarian cancer through a people-centred approach. You must be experienced in providing support services, well-organised and approachable. You will be an important member of our staff team.

Role Description

You will work within the support team in providing the first point of contact for all support enquiries to Ovacome, via telephone, email, text, instant chat, Skype and social media channels.

You will provide information and support on a wide range of ovarian cancer issues, including broader issues around living with cancer, ensuring that all information is evidence based and up-to-date.

You will assist in the moderation of the My Ovacome support forum and provide information where required to members.

You will assist in keeping the Support Services information on the Ovacome website up-to-date.

You will keep full, accurate, contemporaneous records of all enquiries following Ovacome policies and procedures, including confidentiality and data protection. You will maintain and update records on the Ovacome database.

You will assist in the organisation and facilitation of Ovacome groups as required.

You will maintain knowledge of clinical and research developments in ovarian cancer through relevant journals, attending conferences and liaison with healthcare professionals.

You will assist with the production of reports as required.

You will participate in regional support events as required, liaising with local services prior to the event. 

You will contribute to the Ovacome magazine and our information resources as needed.

We are the world’s original and largest independent children’s rights organisation, dedicated to ensuring every child is safe, healthy, learning and looking forward to a good future.

With more than 25,000 dedicated staff across 113 countries, we respond rapidly to humanitarian emergencies, deliver innovative development programmes, and ensure children's voices are heard through our advocacy and campaigning to build a better future for and with children.

Global Communications Director 

Location: Existing office location, GMT +/- 3 hours 

Salary: UK - £90,000 (other locations will vary) 

Our organisation is developing an ambitious Global Engagement Framework to inform and shift how the movement works together to support our funding, brand and impact agenda for children. The Global Communications Director will lead our ambitious plans for developing our global communications and media work to support our organisational strategy; helping to accelerate growth, strengthen our brand and increase audience engagement. 

Focused on strengthening our Global Goals impact, leveraging our humanitarian responses, building engagement with our people, effectively managing crisis communications and global translations, the team partners with our Country Offices and Members to deliver strategic communications, media and internal communications activity, to amplify critical issues impacting children on a world stage.

The Global Communications Director will lead a geographically dispersed team responsible for delivering the global communications and media strategy overseeing our global strategic communications approach, leading major humanitarian emergencies and crisis communications and overseeing of internal engagement with 25,000 staff.  As a senior leader in the Resource Mobilisations Communications and Engagement department and collaborating closely with the Global Engagement and Fundraising Directors, the Director will ensure an integrated approach that maximises our influence and supports our ambitious goals. 

• We are looking for a dynamic leader with extensive experience leading global communications and media relations, particularly within large, federated organisations.
• Master storyteller with exceptional skills in crafting compelling, audience-focused narratives.
• Extensive experience in leading global crisis communications.
• Expert in leading strategic communications responses to global emergencies.
• Expertise in developing and executing global media strategies.
• A visionary approach to internal communications that fosters inclusivity, alignment, and high performance across a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.
• Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills.

If you are passionate about driving positive change for children worldwide and have a bold vision for leading global communications and media, we encourage you to apply. 

We are committed to equal employment opportunities, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, caring or parental responsibilities, age, or beliefs and religion. We are committed to diversifying our staff to better represent the communities we serve and actively welcome underrepresented groups to apply. 

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Recruitment Timetable 

Deadline for applications: 8th December 2024 

Preliminary Interviews with Prospectus: 9th - 11th December 2024 

First Interview: w/c 16th December 2024 

Second Interview: w/c 6th January 2025 

About us:

The National Rifle Association of the UK (NRA) is a registered charity with a Royal Charter and our current patron is His Majesty the King, who continues a long history of Royal patronage.

We greatly value our military heritage and close links with the UK Armed Forces which align to the NRA’s charitable objectives to promote and encourage marksmanship throughout the King's dominions in the interest of defence and the permanence of the volunteer and auxiliary forces, naval, military and air.

With over 90 members of staff and numerous volunteers the NRA represents some 53,000 marksmen and markswomen across its membership and affiliated organisations. The 4,000-acre Bisley Estate is home to the NRA; the charity had consolidated income in excess of 10 million in 2023.

Andrew Mercer, the current Secretary General and Chief Executive, will be retiring in 2025 after 12 successful and rewarding years with the charity.

Job Summary:

As Secretary General of the NRA and Chief Executive of the National Shooting Centre Limited, the NRA’s commercial enterprise subsidiary, you will be responsible for leading the management and operations of the organisations, as well as implementing the overall vision for the charity working with the Trustees. The role involves a high level of responsibility, with pivotal decision-making that affects the future of the charity and its beneficiaries.

Working closely with the NRA Board of Trustees and NSC Board of Directors you will develop the long-term strategy, and business plans of both entities and ensure they comply with the law and regulations applicable to each, but in particular the relevant Charities legislation.

As the main driver of the organisation, the Secretary General is ultimately accountable to the NRA’s council of trustees and works closely with them to achieve the charity's objectives.

Within this role, you will be expected to oversee all operations, including financial management, programme development, and stakeholder engagement. The Secretary General and Chief Executive will also be expected to develop and approve strategies for the charity and communicate them to internal and external audiences.

Acting as ambassador for the NRA and NSC, you will provide and be the public face for campaigns and build relationships with stakeholders in national and local government, the wider shooting community, media and business.

You will play a key role in motivating and engaging staff, membership, volunteers, and affiliated organisations.

What’s on Offer:

Competitive package including salary £110,000 – £125,000 dependent on experience

Benefits:

Excellent benefits package including 20 days per year + bank holidays + 3 days leave between Christmas and New Year, 5% employer pension contribution, colleague discounts on food, accommodation, and shooting.

Main Duties:

• Lead the development and execution of strategic plans, aligning objectives with annual budgets.
• Build and manage relationships with political, military, and governmental stakeholders.
• Monitor key performance indicators to assess financial health and organisational impact.
• Oversee all operations, including financial management and HR policy adherence.
• Represent the NRA and NSC as a national governing body and an important voice for the shooting community.
• Represent the NRA and NSC at public events and media opportunities.
• Ensure staff and volunteers are focused on the charity’s mission and objectives.
• Deliver business plans and strategies to increase revenue and reduce expenses.
• Make major decisions regarding operations and resources, ensuring the NRA’s growth and sustainability.

Personal Responsibilities / Duty Holdings:

• Range Safety Certificates: Oversee the safety of the Bisley rifle ranges with guidance from professional staff.
• Competency & Training Certificates: Ensure shooters’ qualifications on Bisley and MoD ranges.
• Registered Firearms Dealer / Explosives Licence: Manage the possession and use of firearms, ammunition, and components. The successful candidate will need to meet the application requirements in line with relevant firearms and health and safety legislation, including police background checks and medical assessments.
• Home Office Authorities: Maintain permissions for specialised firearms use.
• Member Director, British Shooting: Represent the NRA in the Olympic and Paralympic Shooting activities.
• Council Member, British Shooting Sports Council: Represent NRA interests in the wider shooting community.

About You:

The successful candidate will have a commitment to the NRA’s mission, emotional intelligence, and the ability to work collaboratively with the Board, senior leadership, and external stakeholders.

Knowledge / Experience

Essential:

• Degree in a relevant field (e.g., finance, business)
• Proven track record of managing medium to large organisations
• Substantial experience developing organisational strategy, driving growth, and managing change
• Experience working collaboratively with Boards
• Risk identification and management
• People management, especially senior management teams
• Engagement and relationship management with key stakeholders

Desirable:

• MBA
• Experience running a not-for-profit or charity

Essential Key Skills

• Strong leadership: Ability, to inspire, motivate, and delegate to staff
• Advocacy, engagement, and communication: Effective public and private representation of the NRA and its aims
• Excellent interpersonal skills: Able to engage with members, staff, senior government officials, military, and police
• High business acumen: Ability to generate new revenue streams and identify effective cost management strategies that do not materially weaken the efficacy of the organisation
• Quick learner: Ability to rapidly understand NRA and NSC issues and challenges
• Resilience: Capable of making difficult decisions under pressure
• Strategic thinker: Able to see the big picture and long-term vision
• Attention to detail and strong organisational skills

The role demands flexibility, including weekend work, to meet the expectations of stakeholders and volunteers.

Corporate Partnerships Development Lead

We are looking for a highly motivated Corporate Partnerships Development Lead to play a key role in leading the new business approach for a successful healthcare charity.

Job title: Corporate Partnerships Development Lead

Location: Remote (flexible within the UK)
Hours: Part-time, 22.5 hours per week
Contract: Fixed-term (18 months)
Salary: circa £50,000 (pro-rata)

The role:

This dynamic healthcare charity is poised to make a significant impact through corporate partnerships by expanding into new sectors and markets. They are seeking to forge innovative partnerships that align with their vision and values. This is an exciting opportunity to join a small, ambitious team with bold plans for income growth in the coming years. The key challenge is to seize this moment and drive the development of a new business pipeline, fully leveraging the charity’s assets and potential.

About you:

As the Corporate Partnerships Development Lead, you will drive our efforts to form high-value corporate partnerships across a range of sectors. This is an exciting opportunity to build relationships with businesses that align with the charities vision, from the pharmaceutical industry to the growing wellness and ageing markets. Your focus will be on creating new business opportunities that resonate with the charities mission and developing partnerships that support both their work and the business objectives of their partners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage a pipeline of corporate partnership prospects, focusing on securing multi-year, high-value commitments.
• Collaborate with internal teams to create compelling partnership proposals.
• Leverage the charities public campaigns and networks to grow business relationships.
• Create engagement opportunities through a mix of events and activities that showcase the impact of our work.
• Pitch, present, and secure corporate partnerships in sectors such as health, wellness, and pharmaceuticals.
• Maintain partnership data and track progress using CRM tools.
• Actively network and represent the organisation at industry events.

Essential skills:

• Proven experience in a corporate partnerships or new business role, ideally within the charity or health sector.
• Track record of securing partnerships worth £50k+.
• Strong communication, presentation, and proposal writing skills.
• Ability to develop and manage a pipeline of partnership opportunities.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to travel within the UK for partner meetings as needed.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience or knowledge of the pharmaceutical sector and its regulations.
• Established network of potential corporate partners.
• Experience with CRM tools such as Microsoft Dynamics.

Other roles you may have experience with could include: Corporate Partnerships Manager, Business Development Lead, Head of Corporate Partnerships, Corporate Relations Manager, Strategic Partnerships Manager, Corporate Fundraising Lead, Director of Corporate Alliances, Corporate Engagement Manager, Corporate Development Manager, Partnerships and Business Development Lead, Corporate Sponsorship Manager, Business Partnerships Lead, Corporate Giving Manager, Senior Corporate Partnerships Executive, Corporate Partnerships and Strategy Lead. #INDNFP

Chief Executive Officer

Frank Water is seeking a strategic CEO to steer our innovative work in water stewardship and WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene).

Position: Chief Executive Officer
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum
Location: Bristol-based, with flexible hybrid working and occasional international travel
Hours: Full-time
Closing Date: Friday, 20th December 2024

About the Role:

As CEO, you will lead Frank Water’s strategic direction, working closely with the Board and Founder to ensure the charity’s mission is fulfilled and expanded. Your role will encompass managing a seamless handover from the Founder, implementing a revised strategy, and fostering relationships with stakeholders and partners. This pivotal role requires expertise in organisational growth, financial planning, and strategic development to enhance Frank Water’s impact in water stewardship and WASH. You’ll lead a small, dynamic team committed to sustainable change.

Key Responsibilities:

· Manage a successful handover from the Founder to the CEO

· Deliver a revised strategy to support Frank Water’s mission and operational goals

· Lead and support the Senior Leadership Team and manage resources effectively

· Oversee compliance with regulatory requirements and ensure best governance practices

About You:

We’re looking for a values-driven leader with strong strategic vision and the ability to foster a collaborative culture. You’ll have a track record in organisational management, financial acumen, and stakeholder engagement, ideally within the charity or environmental sectors. Your commitment to integrity, humility, and transparency will inspire our team and stakeholders as we advance Frank Water’s mission.

Key Skills & Experience:

· Proven leadership in organisational strategy and operational management

· Financial expertise, including budgeting, forecasting, and fundraising

· Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

· Understanding of charity governance and regulatory frameworks

About the Organisation:

Frank Water is dedicated to ending water poverty and improving health by providing access to safe water and sanitation. Working globally through projects, research, and partnerships, we aim to create a water-secure future for all. Based in Bristol, we operate as both a charity and a social enterprise, combining impact-driven programmes with commercial services to support our mission.

Other Roles You May Have Experience Of Could Include: Executive Director, Chief Operating Officer, Programme Director, Head of Social Enterprise, Charity Manager, Charity Director, CEO, CFO, Chief Executive, Managing Director, etc. 

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