Impact Lead Jobs

About The Role
It’s an exciting time to join us as a Regional Fundraising Manager for London! We’re a growing team with big ambitions, playing a huge part in making these ambitions a reality, paving the way for our future. Alzheimer's Society was named on the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023 and we have achieved excellent scores for workplace happiness, pride, and job satisfaction.  This is a wonderful achievement and we're incredibly proud, as this is fantastic testament to all the people who make up Alzheimer’s Society. 
 
Location: Homebased within Greater London.
Interview dates: 20 - 24th January 2024

This is an incredible opportunity for an experienced team manager with expertise in community, corporate or relationship fundraising, enabling you to demonstrate your impact by both growing the overall income by managing and developing your amazing team of Regional Fundraisers, and by securing new sources of income where the opportunity is greatest. This could range from new business acquisition through to delivering higher level bespoke stewardship and key account management for our highest value supporters. This is a real opportunity for you to make your mark!

From multi-year partnerships and supporters, right through to managing volunteers and raising awareness in our communities, the team you will lead is talented, fast-paced and on a mission to create a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. This is where you come in - we need somebody who can harness this passion, help us to maximise on the opportunities that our unique locations give us, and ultimately grow income so we can be there for everybody affected by dementia. Working closely with the Senior Regional Fundraising Manager, the successful individual will plan, execute, and deliver our core community income and expenditure budget, ensuring that no opportunity is left unturned.

We are looking for someone with;

• Strong skills built Significant experience in community, corporate or relationship fundraising.
• Ability to manage a team, developing them to be Trusted Experts.
• Evidence of ability to management of competing priorities and delivering multiple concurrent activities. 
• Possession of skills to acquire new business and deliver excellent account management and supporter stewardship.
• Ability to developing action plans from strategic objectives for your team to deliver.

Location: We offer a homebased or Hybrid role within Greater London.
Interview date: w/c 20th January

If you are passionate about community fundraising, team management and development, and want to be part of an ambitious and strong team environment...then we want to hear from you!

About Alzheimer's Society
Dementia is the biggest health and social challenge of our time.

There are currently estimated to be 900,000 people in the UK with dementia. Many are undiagnosed and facing the realities of their condition alone.

At Alzheimer’s Society we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. We do this by giving help to those living with dementia today and providing hope for the future. We’re here for everyone living with dementia.
 
As a Society, we are made up of people with dementia, carers, trusted experts, campaigners, researchers and clinicians. We are the UK’s largest collective force of people with unparalleled knowledge and over 40 years of experience addressing the biggest challenges facing people living with dementia.

Our Values

We are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.

Every one of us is a Trusted expert, listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate, we are kind and honest, and we don’t shy away from challenges.

Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.

Equal Opportunities

We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.

We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best.

About The Role
It’s an exciting time to join us as a Regional Fundraising Manager! We’re a growing team with big ambitions, playing a huge part in making these ambitions a reality, paving the way for our future. Alzheimer's Society was named on the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023 and we have achieved excellent scores for workplace happiness, pride, and job satisfaction.  This is a wonderful achievement and we're incredibly proud, as this is fantastic testament to all the people who make up Alzheimer’s Society. 
 
Location: Homebased - Wales and West Central England (Hereford, Worcestershire, Black Country) region only.
Interview date: 20th - 24th January

This is an incredible opportunity for an experienced team manager with expertise in community, corporate or relationship fundraising, enabling you to demonstrate your impact by both growing the overall income by managing and developing your amazing team of Regional Fundraisers, and by securing new sources of income where the opportunity is greatest. This could range from new business acquisition through to delivering higher level bespoke stewardship and key account management for our highest value supporters. This is a real opportunity for you to make your mark!

From multi-year partnerships and supporters, right through to managing volunteers and raising awareness in our communities, the team you will lead is talented, fast-paced and on a mission to create a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. This is where you come in - we need somebody who can harness this passion, help us to maximise on the opportunities that our unique locations give us, and ultimately grow income so we can be there for everybody affected by dementia. Working closely with the Senior Regional Fundraising Manager, the successful individual will plan, execute, and deliver our core community income and expenditure budget, ensuring that no opportunity is left unturned.

We are looking for someone with;

• Strong skills built in community, corporate or relationship fundraising.
• Ability to manage a team, developing them to be Trusted Experts.
• Evidence of ability to manage of competing priorities and deliver multiple concurrent activities. 
• Possession of skills to acquire new business and deliver excellent account management and supporter stewardship.
• Ability to developing action plans from strategic objectives for your team to deliver.

Location: We offer a homebased or Hybrid role within Greater London.
Interview date: w/c 20th January

If you are passionate about community fundraising, team management and development, and want to be part of an ambitious and strong team environment...then we want to hear from you

About Alzheimer's Society
Dementia is the biggest health and social challenge of our time.

There are currently estimated to be 900,000 people in the UK with dementia. Many are undiagnosed and facing the realities of their condition alone.

At Alzheimer’s Society we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. We do this by giving help to those living with dementia today and providing hope for the future. We’re here for everyone living with dementia.
 
As a Society, we are made up of people with dementia, carers, trusted experts, campaigners, researchers and clinicians. We are the UK’s largest collective force of people with unparalleled knowledge and over 40 years of experience addressing the biggest challenges facing people living with dementia.

Our Values

We are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.

Every one of us is a Trusted expert, listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate, we are kind and honest, and we don’t shy away from challenges.

Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.

Equal Opportunities

We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.

We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best.

BACKGROUND

The Helen Bamber Foundation (HBF) is a specialist clinical and human rights charity that works with people seeking asylum and refugees who are Survivors of trafficking, torture and other forms of extreme human cruelty. Asylum Aid (AA) is a legal charity dedicated to protecting people from persecution by providing legal representation and access to justice for refugees and people seeking asylum. In 2020, Helen Bamber Foundation and Asylum Aid came together to form the Helen Bamber Foundation Group. We believe that all Survivors should have safety, freedom and power to rebuild their lives.

We are innovative, ambitious and compassionate. The bravery and resilience of our clients is an inspiration to all the team at Helen Bamber Foundation Group, which comprises Helen Bamber Foundation and Asylum Aid.

Our commitment to principles of equity, diversity and inclusion is an integral part of our approach to our clients, our volunteers and our staff, and we are an equal opportunities and Living Wage employer. We are committed to attracting and recruiting diverse candidates as we are keen to make sure that our staff, trustees, volunteers and ambassadors reflect the communities we serve and the wider community we work in at every level within the organisation. We particularly welcome applications from candidates from as wide a range as possible of ethnic, cultural and social backgrounds. In particular, we actively and warmly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, and candidates from refugee and/or migrant backgrounds.

We are supported by our President, Dame Emma Thompson, who is a fantastic champion of our mission, and who hosts our flagship event, The Conversation, every year.

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE 

This exciting role will support on the delivery of income from a range of high-value donors within our philanthropy and corporate income streams. This position is key for both Helen Bamber Foundation and Asylum Aid and the postholder will work closely with the senior leadership of both charities, enabling the Head of Fundraising and Communications and the Executive Director of Fundraising and Communications  to build successful funding partnerships.

We’re looking for someone who is an effective communicator with a flair for writing, who is results-focused and organised. This role best suits someone who is eager to learn and work as part of a tight-knit and successful team, and who can respond creatively and consistently to our current and future donors’ requests.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to begin their career in charity fundraising. The candidate will preferably have some experience working or volunteering in the charity sector, and we welcome applications from candidates with transferrable experience, such as working in a client-facing role, in communications, copywriting or in event planning. 

Full JD attached.

APPLICATION PROCESS

The first stage is to complete on our online application form on our website by 9 am on Monday 13th January 2025.

You’ll be asked to:

1. Upload a short covering letter. Please tell us why the position appeals to you, and how your skills and experience demonstrate your suitability for the role

2. Upload your current CV

3. Complete an online Equal Opportunities monitoring form – completion of this form will help us ensure that our recruitment procedures operate in such a way as to provide genuine equality of opportunity. The questions are entirely optional and this information will not be available to members of the selection panel.

SELECTION PROCESS

We anticipate that we will invite candidates to an initial 15-minute online screening meeting week commencing 20th  January 2024, followed by shortlisted candidates attending in-person interview week commencing 27th January 2024. We will also ask you to complete a short written task ahead of the day.

ELIGIBILITY

Please note that the successful candidate will have the right to work in the UK will be subject to a DBS check and disclosure of adult and child barring lists. If appointed, you will ALSO be required to give your consent to the charity to receive regular updates on your criminal records status throughout your employment.

ADJUSTMENTS

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. If you require a different format of the application form, such as large print or Word format, or if you would like to discuss any specific requirements, please get in touch with us.

About Gaddum

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

About the Accelerating Reform Fund

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

Job Summary

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

Job Purpose

The purpose of this role is to provide operational leadership and oversight of the Carers Hospital Discharge Pilot in Manchester. The role involves line-managing a team of three Hospital Discharge Workers across multiple hospital sites, ensuring effective collaboration with hospital staff and community services to support carers. The aim is to enhance the identification and referral of carers, ensuring timely and appropriate support to prevent carer breakdown and facilitate smoother, safer, and more efficient hospital discharges. By fostering strong relationships with health teams, discharge teams, and local services, this role bridges the gap between secondary care and community resources, contributing to improved outcomes for carers and patients alike.

Job details

This is a maternity cover role with a fixed-term contract of twelve months. 

Given the close connection with women who have faced trauma and experienced violence, it is a Genuine Occupational Requirement (as set out in the Equality Act 2010) for the postholder to be female.

Please note that this is one of two maternity cover posts currently advertised by Strength & Stem. We are also looking for an Interim CEO (maternity cover post).

Role Title: Interim Programme Director

Reports to:  Interim CEO

Hours: 0.6 or 0.8 FTE. This is the equivalent of three or four days a week (22.5-30 hours) but there is mutual flexibility in the structure of how these hours are agreed.  Attendance at programme-related activities in Kings Cross, London, at some evening meetings and the occasional weekend (Saturday) work will be required.

Salary:  £40,000 pro rata (equating to £24,000 for three days a week or £32,000 for four days per week). Reasonable programme-related travel expenses will be covered (this does not include accommodation).

Location: Hybrid working. Your normal place of work will be from home. However, you will be required to attend all in-person programme-related activities. All in-person work takes place in London (mostly in King’s Cross). In-person activities average to about four times per month across the year.

Start date: February 2025.

To see the full job description and person specification, please visit our website and download the Job Description.

About Strength & Stem

Strength & Stem is a charity and social enterprise that uses floristry to help female modern slavery survivors experience restoration and empowerment.

Our core programme, “Flowers for the Future”, is led by a small staff team and runs annually from May to January in Kings Cross London. Over nine months, participants complete vocational floristry training, prevocational and wellbeing skills training, mentorship, and work experience to increase their agency, strengthen relationships and wellbeing, and become prepared for employment. Working with flowers, participants gain valuable skills, build a brighter future, and engage with a therapeutic tool to support their healing from trauma.  

Ultimately, our vision is to see survivors restored from their trauma, empowered for the future, and able to sustain a good quality of life.

Strength and Stem started with a pilot project in 2019, and we are now into our third year of running a programme based on a well-developed theory of change and monitoring and evaluation approach.

We are a values-led and faith-based organisation which welcomes everyone and works hard to live out its values of

• Empowerment
• Restoration
• Inclusivity
• Connection
• Regular Reflection
• Creativity

Role summary

The Interim Programme Director will lead Strength & Stem’s programmes, supporting female survivors of modern slavery and human trafficking through impactful skills training, mentorship, and work experience schemes. Acting as Safeguarding Lead, they will ensure participant safety while managing staff, facilitators, volunteers, and budgets to deliver programmes on time and to a high standard. They will engage with stakeholders, foster alumni networks, and oversee monitoring and evaluation data collection to drive continuous improvement. The role combines leadership, programme delivery, and strategic development to advance the organisation’s mission.

How to apply

Please send an up-to-date CV along with a cover letter of no more than two pages to the email address outlined in the Job Description.

Please ensure your cover letter references how your skills and experience match the job description.

The application deadline is midnight on Wednesday the 8th of January 2025.

As the UK’s leading dementia research charity, we’re determined to stop this from becoming a reality. We’re working to revolutionise the way we treat, diagnose and prevent dementia. But we will not stop there. With your support, we will keep going until every person is free from the heartbreak of dementia. We exist for a cure.

The IT 2nd Line Support Analyst will play a key role in supporting the IT strategy and operational plans which supports the charity’s vision, mission and objectives. 

This role will be responsible for ensuring that IT services are successfully delivered across the charity by providing 2nd line technical support, completing system upgrades and onboarding new employees. In addition, this role will give the opportunity to support a wide range of technologies as well as work on key projects.

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

Point of escalation, comprehensive troubleshooting, provide guidance to 1st Line Support

· Complete comprehensive troubleshooting of escalated tickets raised with the IT Team

· Document troubleshooting steps and progress and/or call closure details within the ticketing system

· Work on tickets based on priority

· Feedback to wider team on ticket trends or common issues occurring

· Provide guidance and support to assist and develop 1st Line Support

· Providing 1st and 2nd line support - troubleshooting of IT related Hardware and Software issues

· Building and configuring Laptops and mobile devices

· Active Directory administration including creating user accounts, resetting passwords, creating groups etc.

· Microsoft 365 admin centre administration (Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive and Teams)

· Administering and supporting telephony systems

· Liaising with 3rd Party vendors for ticket resolution

IT inductions and employee onboarding

· Perform IT Inductions for new employees

· Process new starter tickets as per the new starter process.

· Complete setup of new starter hardware, software and user account

· Complete desk setup for office-based employees

General

· Assist other members of the IT department in ticket completion and project related tasks

· Maintain IT hardware and software inventory systems

· Assist ARUK employees to adhere to IT policies and Security guidelines

· Fulfil requirements of the Leaver Process

What we are looking for:

· Relevant formal qualifications or relevant experience

· Extensive knowledge and proven experience of: Troubleshooting, Windows operating systems, Microsoft Office 365, IT support principles, Active Directory, Providing 2nd Line IT support

· Knowledge and proven experience of: Telephony systems, Mobile Device Management, Remote and onsite IT support

· Demonstrates leadership skills with both practical and short/long term vision; ability to build relationships; strong team player.

· Excellent communicator – able to build rapport and demonstrate influencing and negotiation skills; excellent listening skills - receptive to feedback and demonstrates flexibility, curiosity and an ability to learn

· Ability to explain complex IT information to all stakeholders

· Has a “can-do” attitude and is committed to delivering results and strives for continuous improvement

· A blend of logical and analytical thinking; innovative personality; able to see the bigger picture

· Strong ethical standards and a high level of personal integrity

Additional Information:

Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.

Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals.  This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.

Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. 

Salary: Circa £30,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.

The closing date for applications is the 5th January 2025, with interviews likely to be held week commencing the 13th January 2025. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.  We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.  Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.

As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website.

How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.

About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure.  Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope. 

There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure. 

In 2024, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement. This is the second consecutive time; we have been awarded a Best Companies 3-star accreditation.

We were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:

· 18th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.

· 10th in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.

· 2nd in the 30 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.

In addition, we were also shortlisted for a special award recognising the work undertaken on reducing our environmental impact.

In 2021, we were awarded the HR Management award by The Charity Times for our Wellbeing initiatives throughout the pandemic.

In 2020, we demonstrated our commitment to changing the way we think and act about mental health in the workplace and signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge. 

ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference. 

To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK

The Cardinal Hume Centre works to prevent and tackle youth and family homelessness.

Job title: Employment and Learning Manager

Reports to: Head of Advice

Salary: £42,000 plus benefits

Contract: Permanent, full-time (35 hours)

Hybrid Working

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the world? Do you want to leverage your skills to combat homelessness for children and young people? Then we have the perfect opportunity for you.

We are looking to recruit a passionate and values-led Employment& Learning Manager to lead on the development and growth of the Centre’s Employment and Learning Service. Our Employment and Learning Service is among the most impactful support we offer, with the potential to help individuals and families build long-term resilience. You will play a pivotal role in strengthening and expanding this service, particularly in demonstrating its effectiveness and scaling our ability to reach more people in need.

You are joining at a time when we are actively piloting projects to reach young people and families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness sooner. We aim to lower the barrier to entry to our service through outreach projects, and you will be tasked with leading the team to build and engage in this project.

Our approach follows the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model, which helps clients to identify and pursue meaningful employment and learning goals based on their preferences and aspirations. Our learning service ihomework and exam preparation for children, English conversation classes and access to ESOL support, life-skill development, digital inclusion and access to vocational courses and higher education.

Please refer to the job description for further information. 

In your cv and cover letter, please outline how you meet the requirements of the role and why you would like to work for us. You must account for any gaps in your employment history.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The Centre requires staff and volunteers to complete a criminal records self-declaration and undertake a DBS check. This role requires an enhanced DBS check.

Benefits

· 26 days’ leave rising to 28 days’ leave after two years’ service (pro rata for part time staff)

· Additional discretionary wellbeing and celebratory days

· Access to Blue Light Card discounts

· Pension: stakeholder pension scheme and we will match employee contributions up to a maximum of 6%.

· Life assurance cover (after probation passed)

· Season ticket loan

· Training and development opportunities

We have an exciting opportunity to lead our experienced Merton IDVA team, working 37.5 hours a week. This role involves both face to face and virtual support in a hybrid model of working, you will work from home, Merton Civic Centre and Victim Support Office near Old Street station.

Do you want to lead a committed and inspiring team? Do you want to help make a real difference every day?

Do you want to contribute to change & improve the quality of lives of domestic abuse survivors?

Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on safety and customer service and care?

If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…

What we offer:

At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:

• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday
• £500 bonus paid on successful completion of probationary period (pro-rata for part time roles)
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
• Clinical supervision and group reflective practice

About the role:

This is a hybrid role, working from home, the Merton Civic Centre with travel to the Victim Support office in Islington. As the Merton Domestic Abuse Service Manager, you will: -

• Work in partnership 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.
• 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 small case load focusing on high risk survivors of domestic abuse to provide, medium to long term service, based on thorough risk assessment and individual support and safety planning.
• 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 regular contract management meetings with the Merton Commisisoners
• Effectively manage and develop a high quality, innovative and pro-active domestic abuse team.

You will need:

• A passion for working with victim/survivors and a thorough understanding of gender based violence and abuse.
• A thorough understanding of the dynamics of domestic abuse and harmful practices and its impact on men, women, children, families, and communities.
• Experience of managing a team delivering front line support to victims or domestic abuse or vulnerable people to a high standard
• A track record of demonstrating and delivering a non-judgemental, anti-racist and anti-discriminatory approach to empowering victim/survivors of domestic abuse

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

About Us:

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.

As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

How to apply:

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

We look forward to hearing from you.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to lead our Student Communities Team based in Sunderland. This team supports a wide range of societies, our student representation function and volunteering opportunities for students.

You will manage and support the team to ensure that our student-led activities and initiatives are engaging, impactful and safe.

The post holder will need to demonstrate the essential criteria from the JD/Person specification within their application statement demonstrating previous management experience and clear examples of driving positive change and strategic developments.

It is an exciting time to join us!

We have recently achieved Quality Students’ accreditation from the National Union of Students and are currently going through a Democracy and Governance Review to revitalise the way our students interact with the Democracy and Governance of the organisation across both the Sunderland and London campuses.

Informal conversations regarding the post are encouraged with our Head of Operations, Dan Fow, ahead of application. Please email to arrange an informal and confidential meeting.

We are seeking an organised and resourceful individual to lead our Philanthropy & Corporate Partnerships Support Services function. As a Philanthropy & Corporate Partnerships Support Services Manager, you'll play a key part in helping our team achieve their goals and support impactful fundraising initiatives.

About Us: Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.

About the Role

Base Location: The main headquarters of the Charity is in Leamington Spa although some of the work involves being located across Coventry, Solihull & Warwickshire. We have a blended approach of home-based working, office-based working and travelling to and attending meetings as required. The postholder is expected to adopt a flexible approach to their work.

Salary: £29,094 + travel expenses + pension.

Working Pattern: 37 hours per week | 1 FTE | Job Share or Part time options

Contract type: Fixed Term until 31 March 2027 (subject to successfully passing probation and subject to extension beyond this date subject to funding)

The main responsibilities of this role are:

Relationship Management

· To act as the lead and relationship manager with partners on behalf of Think Active Lead, or support on the development of local partnerships and networks promoting collaboration across all relevant sectors

· Raise awareness of funding opportunities available to increase participation in sport and physical activity.

· Lead, or support on the development of local place partnerships that align multiple agendas with partners from across different sectors and advocate for the benefits of physical activity.

Project Management

· To act as the lead for Sport England and other projects and initiatives managed by Think Active.

· High quality Project Management that ensures projects aims are clear, that they are delivered on time and on budget and in line with our values.

· Effective delivery of the Think Active. #WeThinkActive Strategy, through your contribution as a team member of Think Active and with and through partners.

· Tangibly contribute to the increase participation in sport and physical activity and address wider social needs through creative and innovative approaches and partnerships.

· Seek out opportunities to generate income and contribute to Think Active business development and income generation targets both for the organisation and for local partners.

· Use robust data and insight to co-design, implement and evaluate innovative. and appropriate projects and initiatives.

· Prepare detailed reports; including performance and financial in relation to your work.

· Adhere to GDPR and data protection through your planning, implementation and communication.

Financial Management

· Plan, implement and in accordance with funding guidance, financial procedures,

and policies, take responsibility for diversifying Think Active’s income streams through in line with the strategy and business development plan

· Project and budget management including forecasting, monitoring of income and expenditure, plus the submission of financial reporting

Demonstrating Impact

Reporting progress and capturing value through case studies and evaluation processes designed to evidence the impact targets. Story telling – the ability to articulate the impact and value of Think Active (locally, regionally, nationally across various sectors)

Marketing and Communications

· Work with the Marketing and Communications Leads and deliberately and thoughtfully align projects and work with Think Active’s Active Societies strategic objective.

· By strategically cultivating and managing partnerships you will play an important role in building brand visibility and enhancing Think Active’s marketing and communications efforts.

· You will collaborate with internal colleagues and external stakeholders to create compelling narratives that showcase the impact of our projects and initiatives, driving awareness and engagement.

· By leveraging partnerships, the Partnership Manager will contribute to positioning Think Active in promoting health and well-being through innovative and impactful physical activity projects, initiatives and collaborations.

The National Lottery Community Fund is looking for a Records Manager who wants to make a difference.  This is a fantastic opportunity to join the UK’s leading community funder to lead on our records management and information assets approach.

We are looking for a colleague who has experience and understanding of applying Records Management principles and standards ideally in a public sector setting.  This is a role you can make your own to build a meaningful framework and an engaged colleague culture on managing our records and information assets.

Particularly focus areas for the role will be:

• ensuring we have an up-to-date Information Asset Register that is user-friendly and easy to maintain
• evolving and implementing our data retention policy 
• establishing and rolling out a user-friendly classification and marking system for our documents
• Evolving our archiving policy and practice with the National Archives and other external organisations we work with to best manage our digital and historic paper records.

This is a rewarding role for anyone who enjoys relationship-building and influencing colleagues at all levels to drive positive change; you will work with every team across The National Lottery Community Fund, and with our network of Information Assets delegates, to help us get the most out of our information assets and ensure we are a good custodian of our information. 

This is also a great role for a strategic thinker who enjoys a good mix of big-picture-thinking and an attention to detail. You’ll have strong planning and organisational skills and experience and confidence using IT systems for managing information, particularly Microsoft Office 365 (M365).

You will be part of our friendly Legal and Information Governance team, reporting into the Head of Legal and Information Governance Services.  This is a hybrid-working role with a good balance between travelling to our offices UK-wide to engage with colleagues and team and autonomous working from home.

Interview Date: Interviews will be held in January 2025

Location: We have a flexible approach to working and work pattern and location will be agreed with the successful candidate. The role can be based at any of our UK offices, these are Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Newcastle and Newtown.

Essential criteria

• Experience of designing and implementing records management strategies and systems
• Experience of using IT systems for managing information (particularly M365)
• A sound understanding of Records Management principles and best practice and knowledge of Data Protection and Freedom of Information legislation
• Experience of influencing, relationship-building and training colleagues and an ability to prioritise effectively
• Experience of working within cross-organisation teams and a strategic and solutions-focused approach

Desirable criteria

• Relevant experience gained within a public sector setting or a similar environment
• Qualification in records or information management and/or accreditation by a relevant professional body.
• Experience working in a complex environment with multiple and sometimes competing priorities.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion  

Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.  

We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages. 

As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.) 

We seek a highly motivated, STEM-focused individual to become our Head of Education. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will deliver the UKESF’s current programme and identify and execute opportunities to increase our impact.

The primary responsibilities of the Head of Education will include:

Ensure the operational effectiveness and impact of the UKESF’s current portfolio of schools’ projects and activities.

• Oversee existing schools’ projects to identify areas of development, efficiency or impact.
• Manage two direct reports.
• Identify opportunities for income or fundraising to support continued delivery of the projects.
• Ensure that schools’ projects are being delivered on budget. Oversee resource purchasing, develop and manage the projects budgets in line with funding.
• Work with our community, including volunteers, to deliver effective outreach as part of our existing portfolio of projects.
• Evaluate and report on the success of existing projects.

Lead the development and creation of new projects and activities to promote Electronics in schools, from Primary through to 6th Form. 

• Identify opportunities for new projects, that are impactful and age-appropriate. Projects can be either developed internally or collaboratively with our stakeholders.
• Ensure new programmes help us to achieve our mission, and compliment our existing integrated skills programme.
• Identify funding opportunities and manage the project budget effectively.
• Evaluate and adapt programmes to ensure maximum impact. Some external reporting will be required.

Develop and maintain relationships with our external educational stakeholders and collaborators.

• Work with teachers from multiple disciplines to inspire pupils with Electronics
• Consider how relationships with schools and their pupils can be nurtured to increase the number of students who go on to pursue Electronics
• Attend events, meetings and forums as relevant to raise the profile of our Electronics resources and support for schools.
• Work with other educational stakeholders to raise the profile of Electronics as part of the wider STEM education ecosystem.

Skills and Behaviours

We are looking for someone who is reliable, trustworthy and collegiate. You will be enthusiastic about STEM education and outreach projects. In particular, we are looking for someone with demonstratable experience of:

• STEM education in secondary schools, or non-for-profit sector.
• Inspiring and successfully managing operational teams.
• STEM projects and outreach activities.
• Leading collaboratively; high emotional intelligence, low ego. 
• Building and maintaining successful relationships with a range of different external stakeholders. 
• Strong communication, influencing and presentation skills.
• Managing budgets, working to KPI’s and meeting deadlines.
• Flexible and proactive approach, with the drive and initiative to make things happen.

This role will be particularly suited to someone looking for a worthwhile and rewarding challenge in the STEM education charity sector. It is a permanent position, and we offer flexible working (all forms of flexible working considered). Our office is on Wiltshire/Gloucestershire border and there is an expectation some UK travel (up to 10%).

We have built a strong team, with a very positive and collaborative culture. Therefore, as well as understanding the CEO’s intent, the key to the role will be working with the team to support each other to achieve the charities aims.

About the UKESF

We are the voice for skills in the Electronics Industry. Through engagement with Schools, Universities and Industry, it is our mission to encourage more young people to study Electronics and to pursue careers in the sector.

The UK has a long heritage of technological innovation and has a world-class Electronics sector with the potential to provide solutions to some of the biggest challenges facing society today. However, the demand for capable, employable Electronics Engineers and designers is currently outstripping supply.

The UKESF works tirelessly to ensure that more schoolchildren can learn about Electronics, in an engaging way, and be aware of the opportunities available. We have a number of programmes and initiatives that help aspiring engineers to develop their interest through to university study, and support that prepares undergraduates for the workplace.

Although we are a micro-organisation, recent funding successes, growing stature and increasing activity mean that we now seek a committed individual to join our team in a senior capacity. 

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for service excellence and business growth? Strides Highbury Counselling Centre is looking for an innovative Service and Business Development Manager to lead the operational management of our counselling service and drive the development of our commercial opportunities.

Why Join Us?
At Strides, we bridge the gap in mental health services by providing affordable, long-term counselling. We also maximise the social value of our spaces to empower individuals and communities. Your work will make a real difference.

What You’ll Do:

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the service and administration team.
• Develop partnerships and manage commercial room hire to maximise income.
• Collaborate on service policies, marketing, and business development.
• Lead on health & safety, building management, and service delivery.

About You:
You bring experience in managing community counselling services, leading diverse teams, and building impactful partnerships. You’re organised, proactive, and ready to inspire your team and the community we serve.