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Do you have the skills to empower families and help children and young people with sight loss achieve their fullest potential? As a Family Outreach Officer, you'll play a pivotal role in guiding and supporting families navigating the challenges of vision impairment.

Based in the Paediatric Ophthalmology Department at Sheffield Children’s Hospital, you will work closely with Ophthalmologists and clinical staff as a vital part of the team. This role will be supported by an Honorary Contract, requiring you to adhere to the values, policies, and procedures of both Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust and Guide Dogs. You’ll work 4 days per week in the hospital, supporting the Paediatric Ophthalmology Clinics from 9am to 5pm, with the flexibility to work from home for 1 day per week.

Within this role you will:

·Provide Support in Eye Clinics: Assist parents of children and young people in an eye clinic setting, offering both emotional support and guidance.

·Offer Information & Guidance: Deliver expert advice on health, education, welfare, and social care, ensuring families are well-informed and empowered to make decisions.

·Collaborate with Professionals: Liaise with internal and external professionals to ensure coordinated care and support, facilitating smooth communication across services.

·Handle Registration & Referrals: Complete necessary paperwork for registration and refer families to relevant Guide Dogs services, as well as statutory and voluntary agencies for further support.

·Support Funding Applications & Clinical Staff: Assist families with external funding applications and provide support to clinical staff with any related enquiries.

·Promote Guide Dogs’ Services: Raise awareness of Guide Dogs services and activities, ensuring families know about the full range of support available.

We’re looking for someone with experience in supporting individuals with sight loss and disabilities, who brings an empathetic approach to their work. You should be skilled at identifying needs and signposting to the right services.

The role involves collaborating with health, education, welfare, and social care professionals, so a joined-up approach is essential. Knowledge of eye care health will be key to providing informed support.

We need someone with strong communication and relationship-building skills, able to work independently and as part of a team. Organisational skills and proficiency with IT systems are also essential.

No two people with sight loss are the same, and none of our people are either. So, we are proud to offer a range of person-centred benefits that can support each member of staff in ways that really mean something to them – and show them how much they mean to us. We offer a flexible benefits package, discounts and cashback scheme, a generous holiday allowance and matched contributory pension scheme to care for our people.

How to apply 

Further details on the full role are attached below. When you are ready to apply, submit an online application form via this page. If you require any accessibility support to apply our friendly recruitment team is ready and waiting to help. 

As part of your application ensure you provide evidence and examples of how your skills & experience meet the criteria as set out in the attached job description and candidate pack. You will also be asked to complete a few job-specific questions as part of this application process, so please be prepared to write your answers to these questions. 

If you want to know more about the teams who work at Guide Dogs, you can find it on our Careers Page

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Guide Dogs welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively encourages diversity to maximise achievements, creativity and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. 

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are proud, whenever possible, to offer an interview to all candidates that meet our selection criteria, and who indicate they wish their application to be considered under our Disability Confident interview commitment. For more details, visit our careers site.

If you are successful you will need to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK via our digital ID checking supplier; in addition, we cannot offer visa sponsorship at this time.

Safeguarding

Guide Dogs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk of harm with whom we work. We expect all our employees and volunteers to fully share this commitment.

At Guide Dogs, we believe in fair and equitable hiring practices. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify an applicant from consideration for a position. Each case will be evaluated individually, taking into account the nature of the offense, its relevance to the role, and the time that has passed since the incident. We encourage all candidates to disclose relevant information, and we assure you that it will be handled confidentially and fairly.

Guide Dogs follow Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding the vulnerable people we work with. As part of this, we require a full work history with any gaps accounted for & a minimum of 2 professional referee details fully covering the past 5 years. If you are applying for a disclosure role, please note that you will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and sign up to the DBS update service.

For high volumes of applications, we reserve the right to close adverts earlier than advertised.

To amplify CSE's mission and impact through compelling storytelling across digital channels. This role will create engaging visual content (with a focus on video) to transform complex information into accessible and engaging stories. You'll support our social media presence, develop website content that resonates with audiences, and strengthen both internal and external communications. Using your creative talents alongside analytical skills in SEO and GA4, you'll enhance our digital presence while ensuring our work reaches and inspires our wide-ranging audiences.

Pay and conditions

• The role is full-time (37.5 hours per week).
• The salary for the role will be £25,750 – £29,147 per year (starting salary will depend on skills and experience).
• You will be entitled to 25 days paid holiday (plus statutory holidays).

CSE offer a range of benefits including, subsidised bike purchase and Tech Scheme, Life Assurance, Health Cash plan, retail discounts and discounted breakdown cover and many more.

We will pay fees and expenses on relevant training courses.

Specific responsibilities

An applicant appointed to the role will be expected to:

• Be responsible for curating CSE's social media content calendar. With support from digital comms manager, produce engaging content and ensure CSE’s social channels reflect our strategic goals.
• Create engaging multimedia digital content for websites, social media and our e-newsletter including written copy (blogs, news stories, content pages), video, and graphics using Canva and Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Lead on producing video content to promote CSE’s work, including planning, filming, and editing content using Premier Pro.
• Maintain CSE’s video library, including our internal folders, processes, and YouTube channel.
• Support the Senior Communications and Brand Manager to develop CSE’s suite of branded content. This includes creating branded templates for colleagues to use as well as designing digital and print materials for projects.
• With support from the wider comms team, ensure our online presence including website, social media, email marketing and digital advertising reflects strategic goals.
• Support the day-to-day management of CSE’s website, including uploading and editing content.
• Support the digital communications manager with digital channel optimisation including PPC, SEO, social media (paid and organic) as well as re-designing pages to enhance user experience (UX).
• Commission external videographers and photographers when appropriate, dictated by project and business needs.
• Responsible for producing CSE’s monthly e-news with support from the comms team to ensure CSE’s key work is promoted to external stakeholders.
• Regularly track digital metrics and analyse performance data to optimise messaging and strategies and responsibility for monthly reporting.

To see a more detailed list of responsibilities please see the supporting documents attached. These documents are also available to download from our website.

Essential attributes for this role include:

• Minimum Maths and English GCSE or equivalent.
• 3- 5 years’ experience in communications, marketing, PR, or related field.
• Excellent copywriting and editing abilities.
• Proficient with CMS platforms, email marketing and social media management tools.
• Ability to create multimedia content, including high quality short videos.
• Experience planning, designing, and creating engaging visual content, both in print and online. Such as flyers, posters, graphics, and videos.
• Experience using design tools like Canva and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience of using GA4 or other online data and evaluation tools to inform and support digital initiatives.
• Experience using social media to create a variety of content for a wide range of topics and audiences and engage with communities or individuals.
• Experience influencing and building positive relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Experience working with brand and style guidelines and ability to adapt content to fit.

Please note, the above is an overview of the skills required for this role. To see the full list of essential and desirable skills please see the attached job description.

How to apply

To apply, please download and complete the application form available from our website. Your application should demonstrate your suitability for the role against the criteria outlined in the person specification.

The closing date for applications is 5pm on Wednesday 23rd April 2025.

Interviews are expected to take place Tuesday 13th May 2025, though this is subject to change.  

If invited to interview, we will ask you to provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.

We are seeking a driven and dedicated Lead Community Advice Worker to join our community advocacy and advice service centred on the community that gathers in Gillett Square in Dalston, Hackney. This is an opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of people facing complex challenges, including poverty, homelessness, poor mental and physical health, disability, and racism and discrimination.

About Side by Side

Our Side by Side service has developed through several years of outreach on Gillett Square in Dalston. Recognising that many in the community that gathers there face severe disadvantages on multiple levels yet rarely seek support, we set about getting to know people, listening to their stories, and slowly building trust whilst offering practical help, advice and support. Now, our community advice workers are considered part of the community themselves and without hesitation, people refer themselves and their friends, neighbours and families to us for support. 

The Role

As our Lead Community Advice Worker, you will provide holistic advice, advocacy, and practical support to people connected to the marginalised and excluded Gillett Square community in Dalston. You will help them access essential services, navigate welfare benefits and housing issues, and challenge decisions they believe are unjust. You will also provide guidance and supervision to one Community Advice Worker. This role involves occasional outreach in Gillett Square and through home visits.

The role is offered on a part-time, 4 day week basis (0.8 FTE) with a salary of £36,050 pro rata per annum.

We are looking for someone with:

• Experience in supporting people with complex lives who face multiple disadvantages and social exclusion. 

• A proven ability to build trust and positive relationships with individuals who may be distrustful of services.

• A strong understanding of social justice and a commitment to working side by side with people in a way that empowers them to claim their rights.

• Knowledge of welfare rights and housing regulations.

• Excellent communication and advocacy skills.

• An understanding of the effects of racial discrimination and the ability to work effectively with diverse communities.

• Leadership skills and the ability to drive the service forward with service users’ needs at the forefront.

If you are passionate about social justice and meet the requirements, we encourage you to apply or get in touch to arrange an informal chat about the role.

We are seeking someone to join our team as Librarian. Trinity College Bristol is a vibrant community of around 60 undergraduate and taught postgraduate students, many training for ordination in the Church of England. The College is made up of both residential and context-based learners, both full- and part-time, as well as a lively cohort of a further 60 postgraduate research students.

In this part-time role you would be responsible for organising and maintaining the library at Trinity College and for ensuring it is suitably equipped and resourced to support the academic work of the college. The role involves assisting library users in induction and access to the library collection. The library consists of about 55,000 volumes, plus an extensive digital collection.

Trinity is a fantastic place to work. Our offices are in lovely buildings on a beautiful site close to the centre of Bristol and the students and staff are wonderful to work with. There are great perks attached to the role, including free parking and lunch. Above all, it is an immense privilege to serve an inspiring cause, helping church leaders of the future to grow in knowledge, skills and character.

Head of Relationship Fundraising

Are you a senior level fundraising professional with a proven track record of exceeding targets? Are you looking for a leadership role where you can drive impactful fundraising strategies and make a real difference? Join Prospect Hospice as our Head of Relationship Fundraising and help us support our community through delivering exceptional end-of-life care.

With a new five-year strategy underway, this is an exciting time to join us. We’re investing in our fundraising team to ensure we meet our ambitious growth targets.

Hours: 30 to 37.5 hours per week (Flexible working options, minimum 2 days per week in the office)

What is the role?

As Head of Relationship Fundraising, you’ll lead a passionate team responsible for philanthropy, corporate partnerships, community fundraising, and delivering flagship events like the Starlight Walk, Run the Rainbow, and Light Up a Life. You’ll develop innovative strategies to grow our income, build meaningful relationships with donors, and deliver a world-class supporter experience.

This role is key to helping us raise over £1 million annually and to ensuring Prospect Hospice can continue providing compassionate care to those in need.

At Prospect Hospice, we pride ourselves on being a great place to work. Our team culture is supportive, inclusive, and focused on continuous learning and innovation. You’ll be joining a charity that values diversity of thought and perspective, fosters a culture of respect, and encourages collaboration across all levels.

The role has a requirement to work occasional evenings and weekends to support events.

About you:

We want to hear from you if you have:

• Extensive Fundraising experience, skills and knowledge in securing high value donations, with first hand successes in at least two of the Relationship Fundraising streams
• A proven ability to create and execute effective fundraising strategies, plans and budgets to grow income and impact
• Exceptional leadership skills to inspire and develop a high-performing team
• Proven track record of delivering income against specified targets
• Strong communication, relationship-building and stewardship skills to engage donors and stakeholders
• Ability to influence and negotiate with ease

Please see the job description for full details and person specification.

Due to the nature of this role a full UK driving license and access to a vehicle is also required.

 We offer a great range of benefits, including:

• 27 days annual leave entitlement (plus bank holidays)
• Generous contributory pension scheme and life assurance
• Discounts with local retailers, gyms and service providers including Blue Light Discount Card
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Family-friendly policies and practice
• Supportive induction, and training and development
• Free parking on-site

How to Apply:

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your suitability for the role and why you’d like to work with us.

Equality & Diversity

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

We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, offending background, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

About the role:

Birmingham Hippodrome has been entertaining audiences for over 125 years. The Finance Team is crucial to stewarding financial resources, meeting regulatory requirements, providing transactional services and delivering a range of reporting to enable the organisation in deliver its strategic aims.

The Head of Finance is responsible for leading the Finance Team to provide compliant and effective finance services including transactional processing, financial accounting, financial planning and control, initiatives to improve financial performance and delivery of management information which supports strategic and tactical decision making. The post holder will work particularly closely with the Financial Controller and Chief Operating Officer to plan and deliver co-ordinated activity which provides excellent support for the organisation.

The organisation has an ambitious strategy which means that it has grown its workforce and the range of activities it undertakes and has more to achieve. It is taking on more activity with different accounting implications than in the past, such as loans, commercial property management and producing its own work for the stage. Capital projects are underway or having feasibility tested and we are at a point of change in how we work with some partner organisations. This means that we plan to increase capacity for financial planning, balancing capital and revenue expenditure, planning for organisation-wide impacts of activity and supporting partnership working.

As the Head of Finance, you will be pivotal in leading and developing the department and its relationship with both internal and external stakeholders. You will lead on the provision of accounting and financial management services for three companies in the Hippodrome group and some partner organisations, supporting a growing range of activity which brings new technical and support requirements. You will be joining a team of skilled professionals working hard to ensure that Birmingham Hippodrome’s strategic plans are underpinned by effective financial services.

About you:

Ideally you'll have most of the following:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA/CIPFA) - this is a must-have
• Technical knowledge of taxation and ability to research and implement new requirements.
• Knowledge and experience of accounting and tax technical considerations in a not for profit setting.
• Experience of reporting requirements of Charity Commission and Companies House.
• Practical experience of producing VAT returns.
• Experience of assessing employment or self-employment status.
• Proficient in implementation and use of accounting software.
• Able to assess and engineer systems of financial control to ensure an appropriate control environment.
• Ability to explain complex financial concepts to a range of stakeholders.
• Ability to adapt your management style to support team members with a wide range of experience levels.
• Ability to build constructive working relationships and look for positive and flexible solutions to challenges, while achieving necessary compliance.
• Experience of managing and developing a team.
• Experience of producing information for senior leadership and presenting it in appropriate format for their needs.
• Experience of producing statutory financial statements for a charity group.

Please download the candidate pack from our website for full details of the role. To apply, complete the application form and set out how your skills, experience and knowledge make you a suitable candidate.

Recognising the under-representation in our workforce of Black, Asian and ethnically diverse people, and those with disabilities, we particularly welcome applications from people with those identities and experiences.

We would be happy to have an informal chat with you about the role before you apply. Please contact the People team if you would like us to set this up.

Salary: £24,000-£25,500 per annum, depending on experience 

Hours: 35 hrs FTE

Place of work: Hybrid - minimum of 2 days per week in our office in Hatfield 

Join Our Team! 

This is a great role for someone looking to join the charity sector. You will work as part of our Supporter Engagement team to provide excellent customer care, and engage, involve and inspire all supporters of Crohn’s & Colitis UK through building excellent relationships via a variety of communication channels.

About Us 

We're the UK's leading charity for Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.

A diagnosis of Crohn’s or Colitis is life-changing. Over 500,000 people in the UK are living with a lifelong disease many people have never heard of, and for which there is no known cure.

Crohn’s & Colitis UK funds research, provides award winning information and support and raises vital awareness by increasing the public’s understanding of the conditions, and what it means to live with debilitating symptoms. But we need to do more. We need to be a louder voice in the marketplace. Our ambitious plans for 2025, will help to make a real difference to every supporter’s journey with us. If this excites you - join us!

Role Overview 

You will be integral to achieving our strategic priorities of generating income through repeat support, and providing exceptional supporter journeys for our community, ensuring they feel valued and engaged. 

The role involves providing excellent customer care and engaging, involving and inspiring all supporters of Crohn’s and Colitis UK through building excellent relationships via a variety of communication channels. The post-holder will be integral to achieving strategic Income Generation priorities, including raising funds from supporters through exceptional standards of supporter stewardship, and to deliver administrative support for the wider team. 

About You 

You will have experience of working in a similar role, providing a high standard of customer care in a fast-paced environment, handling supporter queries and providing information in a concise and comprehensive manner. You'll need strong written and verbal communication skills to write engaging and inspiring content and messaging, you'll also be skilled at listening and responding to queries appropriately and be comfortable and effective at managing challenging situations. 

You will have the ability to manage a busy workload and deadlines whilst taking ownership of problems to find a solution where possible, escalating to a manager where required.  

Experience of Microsoft office is essential, as well as excellent administration skills and high levels of accuracy and attention to detail. If you like the sound of our role then this could be an opportunity to join a leading charity as we enter the next stage of growth and expansion. 

Please see our Recruitment Pack for details of our full Job Description and Person Specification. 

Our Location 

We are based in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, so we are easily accessible by road and rail. In this role, there is plenty of scope for working from home,  although you will need to be in the office for two days a week minimum. There will also be other times when you’ll need to be in the office for fulfilment tasks or to attend meetings such as our ‘All Staff Together’ days four times a year and you will also be required to attend fundraising events. 

Benefits 

• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing one day per year up to 30 days 

• Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme 

• Flexible working options 

• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay 

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme 

• Wellbeing programme 

• Interest free loan for season tickets 

• Cycle to work scheme 

• Free parking and secure bike locks 

• Training and development financial support and/or study leave 

• Performance review and development scheme 

ANTRUK is a small UK patient organisation for people impacted by antibiotic and antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Our legitimacy to advocate for change, with policy makers and NHS organisations, comes from our research projects, our engagement with patients and their families, and from our direct support of patients through our information service and peer-support activities. In addition to our direct services, we have a fundraising team and a small central services function. 

We have an immediate need for a Coordinator for our Priority Setting Partnership (PSP) Project, working remotely, for 1.5 days a week, to oversee the administration of the project. 

This is an exciting time to join the project, as we are ready to send out a survey. We need a PSP coordinator to send out the survey to individuals and organisations and support organisations to promote it. This will need someone to work autonomously adapting emails text to the specific audience, and following up on responses to make sure the survey reaches the right person. The PSP Coordinator will organise the face-to-face priority-setting workshop in November/December 2025. There will be an opportunity to help prepare content for newsletters and social media if this is a skill the postholder has or would like to develop.  

To see more details, please see the Job Description. The Background Information document gives further context of the PSP project.

Please be aware we will review applications as they are received, candidates selected for interview may be invited to interview quickly. If considering applying, we advise this is done as soon as possible. 

Please note that our website is currently under redevelopment and will be relaunched with a much stronger focus on our role as a Patient Organisation. We are also in the process of re-branding. 

Following a successful 12-year tenure by the current Chief Executive Officer, South Yorkshire Eating Disorders Association (SYEDA) is seeking a new leader to guide the organisation into its next exciting chapter.

Rooted in lived experience and developed over three decades, SYEDA is a leading regional charity offering support to individuals affected by eating disorders, along with their carers and the professionals who support them. The organisation has recently secured a major five-year contract, along with additional grant funding, to expand both its clinical services and early intervention work, including innovative programmes in schools and community settings.

This opportunity calls for a forward-thinking, emotionally intelligent, and strategic leader with the vision and capability to build on a strong foundation—enhancing reach, influence, and impact across the region.

As CEO, you will:

• Lead SYEDA’s strategy and vision, working closely with a committed Board and team
• Oversee the delivery of clinical and preventative services, ensuring high standards of care, access and innovation
• Support and develop the staff team (~20 people), embedding a culture of inclusion, learning, and wellbeing
• Drive income generation and ensure financial sustainability
• Represent SYEDA regionally and nationally.

About you:

You’re an experienced senior leader with proven experience in people management, strategy, and operational delivery. You understand the importance of good governance and inclusive leadership. Ideally, you’ve worked in or alongside the NHS or charity sector, and you bring passion for health/social care, EDI, and recovery.

Why join SYEDA?

· To become part of a specialist charity with a growing national profile, a financially stable, and with ambitious plans for future growth.

· To join and promote a warm, collaborative culture with a strong commitment strong commitment to incorporating lived experience at all levels of the organisation.

· For an opportunity to shape support for some of the most underrepresented individuals in the mental health field today.

The Amateur FA have a vacancy for a Designated Safeguarding Officer 

You could you be part of the team responsible for ensuring that Safeguarding Standards are upheld within grassroots football across Amateur FA football, whilst helping to promote and shape safeguarding best practice throughout the game

This fantastic opportunity offers the right candidate the chance to join our team and supporting the development of Clubs, Leagues and Match Officials across the game.

Our offices are based in London, near Old Street and Islington. We offer hybrid working in a friendly team.

Position: Designated Safeguarding Officer
Contract Type: Permanent 
Hours: 14 hours per week
Salary: circa £13,400pa (Full Time Equivalent ~ £33,500)
Based: Amateur FA, nr Old Street, London (with Hybrid working available)

This position reports to the Head of Operations and will function to drive Safeguarding365 Standards across football the Amateur FA. You will work with the volunteer workforce to deliver best practice, in conjunction with The Football Association.

The successful candidate will help local volunteers across the game to administer, play, coach and officiate in a safe environment. Supporting the network of volunteers and professionals who keep the game safe and enjoyable for all is at the heart of how we operate.

It is of high importance the successful candidate communicates clearly, provide excellent customer service and ensures safeguarding is of paramount consideration whilst undertaking all aspects of their role.

Benefits Include:

• Build a career in football with the local governing body of the grassroots game here in Amateur football
• Access to high-quality training, networking and personal development opportunities
• Opportunities to progress your career across the County FA Network and at The FA
• Employee Assistance Programme offering support across a wide range of areas
• Nike staff uniform provided and the opportunity to buy Nike products at a discount
• Company laptop and mobile phone, access to tickets for events at Wembley Stadium, access to BHN extras discounts programme including cyclescheme
• Flexible and remote working as appropriate, starting with 10 days holiday (pro rata from 25 days plus bank holidays)

How to Apply

Please download the job description above for further details of the role. Once you are familiar with our requirements, please submit your application, covering letter and CV through the link below.

Applications close at the end of Monday 5th May 2025.

Interviews will commence thereafter and will take place at The Amateur FA Office, Unit 3, 7 Wenlock Road, London N1 7SL . 

Do you want to drive real impact for nature, climate, and communities across Wiltshire & Swindon?

We’re looking for a passionate and strategic Local Nature Partnership (LNP) Manager to lead a powerful, cross-sector movement for nature’s recovery. You’ll be at the heart of a dynamic partnership, working with local authorities, government bodies, farmers, businesses, eNGOs, and communities to champion biodiversity, unlock green finance, and deliver sustainable, nature-based solutions.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead at the landscape scale where you’ll be influencing policy, helping to facilitate nature recovery, and securing long-term investment in nature. You'll drive collaboration, run major strategic programmes such as, water resilience and health & access, and ensure everyone benefits from thriving, accessible green spaces.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Leading the strategic development and delivery of the Local Nature Partnership across Wiltshire & Swindon
• Developing and implementing three core work programmes including Local Nature Recovery & Green Finance, Water Resilience, and Health, Wellbeing & Access
• Facilitate cross-sector collaboration, engaging landowners, public bodies, NGOs, and communities
• Influence local and national policy and promote nature-based solutions through advocacy and communications
• Represent the LNP at high-level meetings, forums, and in the media
• Secure sustainable funding for the LNP and manage budgets effectively
• Support the implementation of the Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) and develop investable propositions
• Produce annual impact and "State of Nature" reports, tracking progress and driving accountability

We're looking for someone who:

• Brings experience building and leading partnerships across sectors
• Understands nature conservation, land management, and environmental policy
• Has a proven track record in strategy, project delivery, and fundraising
• Is an excellent communicator and inspiring leader
• Is passionate about restoring nature and creating a fairer, greener future

Why join us?

You’ll be part of a progressive, mission-driven cross sector collaboration hosted by Wiltshire Wildlife Trust. You’ll be working at the forefront of nature recovery in the region and will help shape a greener, more resilient future for Wiltshire & Swindon, collaborating with inspiring partners across policy, conservation, farming, and community sectors to turn bold ambitions into real impact.

Wiltshire Wildlife Trust is fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk. All WWT staff will receive safeguarding training and must ensure that they comply with WWT’s safeguarding policy.

Wiltshire Wildlife Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse organisation, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need talented people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. 

As an employee of Wiltshire Wildlife Trust you will have access to a huge range of benefits and support, including but not limited to:

• Employer pension contribution up to 7.5% 
• Group risk insurance – death in service and income protection
• 27 days annual leave increasing to 30 days in your fifth year of service plus public holidays (pro-rata)
• Staff discount at Dragonfly Cafe
• Free tea and coffee
• Head office in town centre with parking
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (available 24/7, 365 days a year)
• Two staff wellbeing days per annum

We are 4 Day Week employer

Purpose of the role

To lead on corporate partnerships and support the other areas of income generation, including trusts and foundations fundraising and service development. This role will have a national remit and work closely with Brook’s Executive Team and colleagues across the organisation to support business growth and innovation through effective management of existing and new partnerships.

Essential criteria

• Proven experience of securing effective and successful corporate partnerships within the charitable sector.    
• Significant experience of securing funding and generating income through charitable trusts, foundations or other funding bodies and partnership working. 
• Outstanding communication skills at all levels, with the ability to build successful relationships with a range of partners, including corporate/ business partners 
• Good financial understanding and ability to develop and present budgets and financial information. 
• Knowledge of corporate/ charitable relationships and the added value these can bring to both partners. 

To learn more about the role and person specification please read the attached 'role specification' which can be found on the application form.

About the role:

• Hours: Full Time 37.5 Hours per week

(Upon completing your probationary period, you will be eligible to join the 4 Day Week program, which allows you to work 20% fewer hours without a decrease in salary)

• Contract: Permanent
• Location: Liverpool OR London
• Salary: £37,000 (Plus LWA if applicable)
• Closing date: 30/04/2025
• Application Tip: Ensure your supporting statement refers to the person specification as this will assist in a successful sift through to the interview stage.
   

About Brook:

Brook is the UK’s leading sexual health and wellbeing charity. We are committed to changing attitudes, challenging prejudice and championing equality. 

Our unique combination of clinical services and education programmes are designed to meet individual needs and instill positive behaviours that influence their whole lives. Our digital solutions help us reach even greater numbers of young people and professionals, and our expansion into all-age services ensures that whole communities can benefit from our inclusive, non-judgmental approach to sexual and reproductive health. 

We are continuously listening to and learning from our service users and the communities we support. We amplify the voices of those who face barriers to access, ensuring that sexual health remains high on the political agenda and that law, policy and practice is aligned with what they need. 

Benefits of working for Brook:

• 4 Day Week (Working 20% hours less without salary decrease)
• Annual leave – 28 days per annum, increasing up to 33 days plus 8 bank holidays 
• Sick pay (from 3 up to 12 weeks fully paid) 
• Flexible working 
• Gratitude scheme 
• Assisted purchase scheme 
• Cycle to Work up to £1k 
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) 
• Long service awards 
• Maternity and paternity pay 
• Pension scheme – with contributions matched up to a maximum of 4% 
• Training and development opportunities 
• Coaching

Please note - this role requires the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced DBS check. Candidates must be able to provide paperwork demonstrating their right to work in the UK.

Please note: internal applicants with live sanctions will not be considered for this role. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible. 

Due to the high number of applications for this post, it will not be possible to respond to every application. We will contact you within 4 weeks of the closing date if you have been shortlisted for the role. 

Thank you for your interest in working for Brook.
 

Brook Safeguarding with Purpose

Working with People Safely. Safe Place, Safe People.

Bring your charismatic drive and passion for environmental issues to lead CPRE London towards its vision and manage its strategic direction and delivery. This is a rare opportunity to lead an organisation at the cutting edge of policy regarding green spaces and the environment, housing and planning. You will manage a small but motivated team of staff and dedicated volunteers. We are looking for candidates with the confidence to pitch for new funding, coupled with achievements in lobbying and liaison work across the environmental space.

CPRE London is a leading environmental charity in the capital, an independent charity and the London regional branch (1 of 42) of the national CPRE organisation, ‘The Countryside Charity’.

The focus of our campaigning is to make London a well-planned, greener, climate-resilient and nature rich city, which benefits everyone.

Skills in leadership, communication, negotiation, and project management are needed to run our operations. In addition to leading CPRE London you will run our London-based urban projects with allies in the environmental sector.  You will also work closely with a supportive board of trustees. 

Currently at the exciting stage of developing the London Tree Ring project, additionally we are involved in many more initiatives such as Healthy Streets Scorecard and GoParks London.

Responsible to: Service Director

Responsible for: Service Delivery team managers and administrator in Loughborough

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Location: Baca office, Loughborough, England with regular travel to locations where Baca’s services are delivered.

Salary:£36,900 - £41,000 per annum for full time hours

About Us:

Baca is dedicated to welcoming, equipping, and supporting young refugees to feel safe and thrive. We create an inspiring environment that raises hope and strengthens resilience, working in partnership with key external stakeholders. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Service Manager to lead our young people services in Loughborough.

Overall Purpose: As a Service Manager, you will be an active leader in our vision and mission, ensuring our values are practiced in words and deeds. You will provide leadership for the young people services, ensuring they align with Baca’s vision, mission, and values.

Key Responsibilities:

Service Delivery:

• Lead and coordinate young people services in Loughborough.
• Ensure effective partnerships with social services and key external partners.
• Oversee and develop the service delivery team.
• Act as deputy Designated Safeguarding Officer, ensuring all aspects of safeguarding.
• Manage the service delivery team budget and grant-funded projects.
• Ensure high-quality service delivery in line with our Theory of Change.
• Oversee systems involved in service delivery, working closely with the Operations Manager.
• Manage and mitigate risks in service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external regulatory expectations.
• Participate in on-call duty as part of the team rota.

Service Development:

• Foster a learning culture, learning from young people and stakeholders.
• Develop young people services in collaboration with the Service Director.

General:

• Support the organisation’s activities and maintain data confidentiality.
• Embrace and reflect Baca’s Vision and Values in your work.
• Treat all staff and young people fairly, adhering to Baca’s Equality and Diversity policy.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and adhere to all Baca’s policies and procedures.
• Work flexible hours as needed.

Person Specification:

Character/Attributes:

• Highly organised, able to work under pressure and prioritise tasks.
• Passionate, humble, disciplined, wise, determined, proactive, self-starter, courageous.
• Aligned with Baca’s values and strategic goals.
• Flexible and able to respond to change at short notice.
• Able to lead with hope, patience, calmness, and tenacity in challenging circumstances.
• Critical and creative thinker, able to innovate solutions and make challenging decisions.
• Resilient, able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Experience:

• Proven experience at Senior Manager level in a comparable organisation.
• Experience in delivering young people services and working constructively as part of a team.
• Experience in analysing service delivery challenges and presenting solutions.
• Experience in developing and leading high-performance teams.
• Experience in managing projects with multiple stakeholders, including user engagement and budgets.
• Experience in the charitable sector (desirable).

Knowledge/Qualifications:

• Relevant qualification from a UK recognised professional body (desirable).
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Knowledge of issues faced by unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people.
• Genuine concern for those the charity serves.
• Knowledge of team motivation and support.

Skills:

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong organisational, project, and time management skills.
• Strong leadership skills, able to motivate and make difficult decisions.
• Ability to translate vision into financial plans.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise workload.
• Initiative and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to make decisions with incomplete information.

Other:

• Ability to drive/travel to all service locations.
• Enhanced DBS check required.

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about making a difference and meet the above criteria, we would love to hear from you. If suitably strong candidates are shortlisted before the deadline, in-person interviews will take place immediately after shortlisting.

Join us at Baca and help us support young people to rebuild their lives and achieve their dreams!