Jobs in Glasgow

Hours: Part-time 29 hours per week worked over four days, between the hours of 8am–6pm

Contract length: Permanent

Salary: £20,800 (£26,000 FTE)

Location: To cover the Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire and Thames Valley area – candidates must live in the Thames Valley.

Working pattern: Remote work with frequent travel required. You will be expected to deliver a face-to-face service to clients in their own home or safe meeting place within the South and Central area.

Deadline for applications: 11th April 2025 (we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications)

Interviews to be conducted: Mid April

Start date in role: Late May / early June

 Rare opportunity: Help those affected by road crashes and create lasting change with Brake, the renowned road safety charity.

 Who we are: Brake has been supporting victims of road carnage since 1995, and we're on a mission to prevent future collisions. Every 20 minutes, someone is killed or seriously injured on our roads, impacting lives profoundly.

 Join our team: We're expanding our National Road Victim Service and need a dedicated caseworker to join our dynamic, compassionate team. Your role will involve delivering world-class support services to those at their most vulnerable.

 Not your average job: This isn't a 9 to 5. You could play a significant part in rolling out trauma-informed support services nationwide. Make a real difference in the lives of those affected by road crashes.

What we offer:

- A generous 35 days of annual leave (including bank holidays and 3-day shutdown period between Christmas and New Year, pro-rata for part-time working patterns)

- Birthday day off

- Enhanced sick pay and compassionate leave

- Death in service benefit

- Pension

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Flexible working

- A rewarding role with purpose

- Be part of a skilled, friendly team with an engaged Board of Trustees 

Who you are: We need passionate, self-starters with a background in providing high-quality emotional support and advocacy. Your experience in roles within the police, criminal justice, counselling, caseworker or health and social care sectors could make you an ideal candidate.

 Specifically seeking candidates with:

- frontline support service experience

- a full, clean UK driving licence, access to your own transport and are willing to use it for work purposes (we reimburse travelling expenses)

- Candidates must be resident in the Thames Valley area

- experience supporting people who have suffered sudden bereavement or working with those with heightened vulnerabilities.

- research and advocacy skills – you will reach out to other organisations to support your cases where required

- competent IT skills for remote work

Join our mission: Your greatest reward will be knowing you've made a positive difference in someone's recovery from psychological trauma.

About us: Brake is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity. We welcome your application whatever your background or situation. We particularly welcome applications from those who are part of the global majority, the LGBTQIA+ community or disabled. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. We don’t want you to ‘fit’ our culture, we want you to enrich it. So, if you have a passion for making a difference and share in our vision for a world where no one is killed on our roads, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now: If you're up for a new challenge and have the skills, apply now.

Not for traffic offenders: Due to the nature of our work we can't accept applications from traffic offenders. Candidates will be asked to disclose whether they have any unspent points on their licence at interview.

A DBS check is required due to the sensitive nature of our service.

Join us today and be part of the solution! 

Salary: £45,000–£55,000 (depending on experience)
Working Pattern: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Location: Remote but potential hybrid working (some travel and occasional evening and weekend work required)
Holiday Entitlement: 25 days plus bank holidays
Closing Date: Sunday 13th April 2025
Start Date: As soon as possible from Tuesday 6 May 2025
 
The Tolkien Society is seeking an exceptional candidate with strong leadership experience to become its first Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
 
As CEO, you will consolidate and build on recent growth while ensuring the charity delivers its objectives to advance education and promote research into the life and works of J.R.R. Tolkien.
 
You will act as the public face of the charity, work with and advise the board of trustees in relation to the Society’s activities, and oversee the management and administration of the charity.
 
About The Tolkien Society

The Tolkien Society is an educational charity that promotes the life and works of writer and academic J.R.R. Tolkien, best-known as the author of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. It was founded as a fan club in 1969 and became a registered charity in 1977. Since then it has grown considerably and is about to become a charitable incorporated organisation. Until now run entirely by volunteers, it is looking to enter a new phase of growth as it hires its first staff.
 
Main Responsibilities

Your main responsibilities will be to:

• provide strategic leadership to achieve the Society’s objectives;
• oversee the charity’s day-to-day operations;
• develop and implement a cohesive membership expansion and retention strategy;
• establish new income streams to ensure sustainable growth;
• improve and maintain good corporate governance;
• ensure the charity complies with relevant regulatory and legal obligations;
• manage budgets, financial planning and reporting to ensure strong financial health;
• represent the Society in public engagements, the media, and external partnerships;
• lead and support staff and volunteers, ensuring a positive and effective working environment; and
• foster strong relationships with trustees, members, volunteers and other key stakeholders.

 
We are looking for a candidate who can hit the ground running, so knowledge of the life and works of J.R.R. Tolkien and familiarity with The Tolkien Society are essential.
 
Please download the job description and person specification for full role responsibilities and criteria.
 
Application Process

Please upload your CV and covering letter to our online portal via the ‘Apply Now’ button.
 
Your covering letter should include in no more than two pages of size 12 font:

• why you would like to work for The Tolkien Society;
• how you meet the requirements set out in the job description;
• an overview of your knowledge of J.R.R. Tolkien’s life and works, and your experience with The Tolkien Society; and
• a brief outline of your vision for The Tolkien Society over the next five years.

 
Please note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
 
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview in the week beginning Monday 28 April 2025.
 
N.B. You must have the right to work in the UK which we will request at application and interview stage.
 
Data Protection Notice

Your personal data will be stored securely and processed only for recruitment purposes. It will be retained for up to six months after the recruitment process concludes, after which it will be permanently deleted.

The Tolkien Society is an educational charity that promotes the life and works of writer and academic J.R.R. Tolkien, best-known as the author of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. It was founded as a fan club in 1969 and became a registered charity in 1977. Since then it has grown considerably and has recently become a Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Until now run entirely by volunteers, it is looking to enter a new phase of growth as it hires its first staff. 

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Role Overview:
The Talent Set is thrilled to be working with a well-established organisation as they search for a Brand Refresh Manager to support the implementation of its refreshed brand positioning and identity.

This 9-month fixed-term role will focus on embedding the new brand strategy across the organisation, with a primary emphasis on internal engagement. The successful candidate will work closely with staff and volunteers, ensuring they understand and effectively implement the refreshed brand across various touchpoints.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead initiatives to align key brand touchpoints with the organisation’s long-term brand strategy, ensuring a cohesive and impactful brand presence.
• Work collaboratively with teams responsible for key brand touchpoints, providing guidance and support to help them apply the brand effectively.
• Partner with marketing, communications, and other relevant teams to integrate brand initiatives into ongoing campaigns and activities.
• Provide tailored brand support to various teams, including frontline staff and engagement teams, to ensure effective implementation of branding principles.
• Lead and support internal engagement initiatives, using insights from brand partnerships to develop innovative and effective communication strategies.
• Create and deliver internal brand resources, including presentations, toolkits, and written content to support staff and volunteers in understanding and applying the brand.
• Empower senior leaders and brand champions to advocate for the brand refresh, ensuring alignment and consistency across the organisation.
• Gather feedback and insights to refine brand engagement strategies and improve overall brand application.

Person Specification:

• Proven experience in managing change, particularly in planning and rolling out a rebrand within a medium to large organisation.
• Strategic thinking with a strong audience-first approach.
• Ability to champion the brand strategy and serve as a role model for brand application.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and inspire a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Strong relationship-building skills, capable of working effectively with individuals across all levels of seniority.
• Demonstrated project management and organisational skills, ensuring timely and efficient delivery of initiatives.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, incorporating feedback and insights to refine brand strategies.
• Strong understanding of diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities principles.
• An understanding of the sector and the organisation’s mission would be advantageous.

What’s on Offer:

• A 9-month, part-time FTC (4-days per-week) working in a fantastic and well-respected organisation.
• A salary of £30,700 plus London weighting for the successful candidate (£38,416 FTE).
• The opportunity to work remotely (must have the right to work in the UK) with occasional travel.

How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the “apply now” button.

We aim to get back to all successful candidate within 48 working hours.

Commitment to Diversity:
The Talent Set and our partner organisation are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

SALARY: £35,000 FTE

LOCATION: Homebase

HOURS: 25 hrs per week (negotiable) 

CONTRACT: Permanent

As Communications and PR Manager we are looking for an experienced and high-achieving individual with exceptional written skills to work closely with our Director of Communications and Fundraising. The successful candidate will lead on the delivery of an organisation-wide communication strategy and will also work with the Dir Comms and Fundraising to develop and deliver a PR strategy to help grow JET’s voice and influence at a very exciting time in our growth (this is the first time we have looked to bring our PR function in-house).

You will have responsibility for managing JET’s voice and narrative, and will supervise our  Communications and Events Officer to plan, develop and deliver engaging copy and multimedia assets - both long and short form – for use across multiple platforms in line with our comms KPIs. Your exceptional written and proofreading skills, creative experience and your eye for precision, will support us to develop inspiring and impactful stories to bring our work to life for our key audiences. 

You’ll also have responsibility for PR and media relations activities including identifying relevant media opportunities, writing press releases, building out the organisation’s PR infrastructure, and proactively pitching to local and national media and policy influences to grow awareness of our work with key audiences.

We welcome applicants whatever your stage in life, so if you are returning to the workforce after a period away, or even seeking a change of pace, please get in touch.  Across the JET team we cultivate a culture of inclusion that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better outcomes for our young people

About the Jon Egging Trust (JET) 

At JET, we support vulnerable young people to get back on track and realise their potential; more than 45,000 young people right across the UK to date, and there’s so much more we can do. We’re an organisation that really values its people and we’re immensely proud that our team culture is based on caring and raising each other up.  

Our benefits package includes: 

• Flexible working  
• Enhanced annual leave 
• Enhanced Maternity Leave
• Homeworking allowance
• Occupational pension scheme 
• Occupational sickness scheme 
• Special paid leave provision 

Read our Applicant Privacy Notice

Child and adult at risk protection policy statement

The Jon Egging Trust is committed to providing a safe and positive environment for everyone involved in its services and activities. The Trust takes its extended moral and legal duty of care very seriously in relation to children, young people, staff and volunteers. We seek to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children and to protect them from harm or abuse when they engage in any of our activities. JET expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment.

To apply

Please complete our online application form.

The closing date is 21st April at 23:59. 

Interviews to be held week commencing 28th April 2025.

Interview process

First-round interviews: Week commencing 28th April 2025 – Candidates will be asked to present a portfolio of recently published written work as part of the assessment of their writing skills (ideally published by more than one external source). All portfolio pieces must be the written work of the applicant. The portfolio must also be submitted in advance, with further instructions provided upon invitation to the interview. 

Second-round interviews: 6th May 2025 – A face-to-face panel interview will be held in or around Lincoln. Candidates will also be given a brief editorial task to complete, together with a Q&A session.

Questions?

Contact us through our website.

Please note: In order to become an employee at JET you must be able to produce evidence of your Right to Work in the UK and a satisfactory DBS check – enhanced with children's barred is required for this role.

On 20th August 2011, Flt Lt Jon Egging lost his life whilst completing a display at the Bournemouth Air Festival. He was coming to the end of his first year with the world-famous Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows, flying in the position of Red 4.

Jon was an inspirational individual, and inspiration is at the heart of everything we do. Like Jon, our staff and volunteers are chosen for their ability to act as positive role models; in turn they inspire and enthuse our vulnerable young students to reach their full potential. Our long-term support programmes increase self-confidence, self-esteem and aspiration, and ultimately empower young people to become role models within their own communities.

The Jon Egging Trust realises Jon’s dream of inspiring young people through his love of aviation, STEM, teamwork and leadership, helping them to overcome adversity, identify their strengths and work towards their dreams.

Sue Ryder supports people at the most difficult times of their lives

This is an exciting opportunity to support the delivery of the SGN Safe and Warm programme at Sue Ryder working collaboratively across the charity with colleagues in Healthcare, Retail, Marcomms and Fundraising.

The Role
Reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer you will project manager this new programme that aims to raise awareness of fuel poverty and its impact on people who are critically ill or grieving and provide over 5000 people in the Southeast of England with information and support relating to fuel poverty, CO safety and the Priorities Services Register.
You will provide inspirational leadership to the project group and key staff, driving the delivery of this new partnership according to the contract with SGN, achieving the outcomes set out by SGN, and ensuring monthly reporting is accurate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project manage and drive delivery of the SGN Safe and Warm programme to ensure delivery is on track, highlight issues and work with colleagues to find solutions
• Willing and able to travel within the project’s footprint area to visit retail stores and service locations.
• Attend SGN partnership meetings to strengthen relationships
• Network with partner organisations involved in the programme
• Explore opportunities for cross-referral and collaboration to enhance the programme’s impact
• Facilitate and administrate (where needed) steering group and programme meetings
• Prepare monthly outcome reports in accordance with the funders format and qualitative and case study material
• Keep all relevant documentation and reports up to date and accessible to stakeholders including managing access and content
• Work closely with the Corporate Partnerships team to help develop the relationship with SGN
• Line manages the Programme Coordinator

You will have

• Highly developed project management skills, ideally gained within the not-for-profit or energy sectors
• Highly organised and used to working under pressure, prioritising activities to deliver high quality outputs and meet the required deadlines
• Influencing skills at all levels with the ability to build strong relationships, working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders
• High level of attention to detail, with the skills to deliver high quality written and numerical updates and analysis
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including experience of writing presentations, reports, minutes and risk logs

Competitive Benefits Package

• 27 days holiday rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays (pro rata if part-time)
• Company pension scheme
• Staff discount with thousands of retailers
• Refer a Friend scheme - £250 payment
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Access to Employee support programme
• Employee Networks - LGBTQ+, Ethnic Diversity and Equality, People with Disabilities, Women and Non-Binary Individuals
• and lots more. Please visit our careers website for the full list.

Closing date:7th April 2025
Interview date: We are interviewing on a rolling basis

Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a sufficient amount of candidates is received

We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us to provide the best possible experience for the people who use our services and continue to make Sue Ryder a great place to work, and attract and recruit the best, most diverse workforce possible. We are particularly interested in increasing applications from the global majority, LGTBQIA+ and people with disabilities as they are currently underrepresented in our organisation.

Please let us know if you have any feedback to make our recruitment processes more accessible and inclusive or if you require any adjustments made to your application or interview process 

If you want more than just a job, we want you.
Join the team and be there when it matters.

Sue Ryder is here to make sure everyone approaching the end of their life or living with grief can access the support they need. There is no one size fits all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need, but with our support, no one has to face dying or grief alone. We are there when it matters.

 

Freedom from Torture is the Winner of the Overall Award for Excellence and the top prize for Campaigns and Advocacy at the 2023 Charity Awards.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Services Administrator to join our small friendly team

Would you like to join our award-winning organisation?

About the role

You will provide administrative support to the Scotland Clinical Service based within our Glasgow centre, which provides assessment and treatment to individuals, who have survived torture.

You will play a key role in processing and responding to referrals, communicating with survivors and other agencies, as well as proving administrative support to the clinical team. You will book appointments and liaise with interpreters as well as dealing with general queries and updating records.

About you

You will have in depth knowledge of administration systems and Microsoft packages, together with experience or working within a mental health or a clinical setting. You will have excellent communication and organisation skills and work well under pressure.

In return, we offer a competitive package, with a generous 30-day annual leave entitlement, and 6% employer pension contribution (minimum 1% employee contribution).

Freedom from Torture is committed to showing the salary for all advertised roles and not negotiating salaries for roles, in light of evidence that this contributes to structural inequality.

To view the Job Description and Person Specification, please visit our website.
Please note a CV and a cover letter addressing the job description and person specification of the role are mandatory to be considered for the position.

Freedom from Torture is dedicated to healing and protecting people who have survived torture. We provide therapies to improve physical and mental health, we medically document torture, and we provide legal and welfare help. We expose torture globally, we fight to hold torturing states to account and we campaign for fairer treatment of torture survivors in the UK.

We campaign for national and global change, using evidence from our services and survivor voices to protect and promote survivors' rights and hold torturing states to account. We are proud to play a significant role in the global anti-torture movement. Survivors, active and empowered, are at the centre of all of our work.

Freedom from Torture is committed to its responsibilities under safeguarding, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory standard PVG disclosure, as well as a need for full employment history and up to date employment references.

Freedom from Torture is an equal opportunity employer. People with lived experience of torture or asylum, from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ individuals and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

No agencies please.

Department: Insight, Policy, and Communications

Reports to: Senior Head of Policy & Insight

Location: Home-based, with extensive travel across England, Scotland, and Wales

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday plus England bank holidays
• Employer pension contribution up to 5%
• Life insurance, critical illness cover & private health benefits
• 37.5-hour workweek

Note: This role requires frequent travel with overnight stays across England, Scotland, and Wales to manage community-based projects.

About British Gas Energy Trust (BGET)

British Gas Energy Trust (BGET) supports individuals and families across England, Scotland, and Wales who are struggling with energy debt and financial hardship. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the delivery of a new nationwide energy-debt support programme, providing crucial assistance to those in or at risk of fuel poverty.

We are seeking a dynamic, proactive manager with at least five years of experience in outreach programme management and people management, who can drive engagement, oversee complex projects, and ensure impactful delivery across diverse communities.

Key Responsibilities

Programme Management & Delivery

• Develop and implement a comprehensive nationwide outreach strategy to deliver energy debt support to vulnerable communities.
• Oversee a rolling year-long calendar of weekly community-based money and energy advice events, ensuring smooth execution and maximum impact.
• Manage funded organisations and partners, ensuring they meet their obligations under grant agreements and deliver high-quality services.
• Monitor and evaluate programme performance, using data analysis and impact reporting to refine strategies and enhance future outreach efforts.
• Provide monthly, quarterly, and annual performance reports to senior leadership, highlighting key outcomes and insights
• Work closely with local charity partners, community groups, and British Gas advisors to facilitate events and outreach activities.

Stakeholder & Community Engagement

• Build and maintain strong relationships with local communities, organisations, and leaders, fostering collaboration and expanding outreach efforts.
• Advocate for BGET’s mission in public forums, policy discussions, and stakeholder meetings, influencing positive change.
• Foster strong working relationships with British Gas senior leaders, teams and volunteers, aligning outreach efforts with corporate social responsibility initiatives.

Team Leadership & Budget Management

• Lead and manage the Outreach Team, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure high performance and alignment with BGET’s values.
• Oversee the budget for outreach activities, ensuring efficient resource allocation and financial accountability.

Communications & Marketing Support

• Support the development of marketing materials and communication campaigns to engage diverse audiences effectively.
• Contribute to the design of promotional content, ensuring messaging aligns with BGET’s strategic goals and outreach objectives.

Person Specification

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in grant and project management, including grant programme design and the use of project management software.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills, with the ability to interpret trends and translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders confidently.
• Highly experienced in stakeholder engagement and relationship management, with an empathetic approach to diverse perspectives.
• Strong proficiency in Office 365 (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams), grant management systems, data management, and project management tools.
• Exceptional time management, attention to detail, and organisational skills, ensuring deadlines are met in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work independently while contributing to a small, dynamic team.
• Adaptable and flexible in response to changing circumstances, able to reprioritise as required.
• Willingness to travel extensively and occasionally work outside standard office hours to support events.

Desirable:

• Experience managing outreach programmes within the energy or charitable sectors.

This role is an opportunity to make a real difference in communities across the UK, leading a programme that delivers tangible support to those who need it most. If you are passionate about tackling fuel poverty and have the skills to drive a high-impact outreach initiative, we encourage you to apply.

Please note that we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.

We may close the advert early if we feel we have the right selection of candidates, so please dont delay in submitting your application.

We have a vacancy for a Regional Administrator, you will be joining a dedicated and friendly team of regional staff and volunteers. The ability to work autonomously as well as being a good team player is essential.

It is an exciting time to be joining Cruse, as we are in the process of improving our processes and services to strengthen the support that we offer to bereaved people and our volunteers. The post holder will coordinate and assist with the delivery of all aspects of service contracts in the South East of England, supporting the Service Delivery and Regional Manager and the wider team. The role is mainly home working with occasional meeting attendance and service delivery within the South East. Networking and engaging with local groups / communities will form an essential element to the role, as well as providing initial contact and support to residents in the South East area.

You will be the first point of contact within the service for bereaved people, third parties and external organisations. Additionally, you will support volunteers in the delivery of services and support the overall day-to-day running of the South East branches.

Your application must consist of a CV and covering letter, which outlines your suitability for the role with reference to the Job Description and Person Specification and should be no longer than two pages. 

The closing date for applications is 7 April 2025. Please be advised that if you do not hear from us by 18 April, unfortunately on this occasion you have not been shortlisted.

Cruse welcomes and encourages applications from all protected groups as defined by the Equality Act 2010. Appointment will be made on merit.

Criminal Record Checks

All staff are required to complete a Criminal Record check. Staff working directly with clients will be required to complete an enhanced check. We comply with the relevant codes of practice and they can be viewed online: 

· Applicants in England and Wales: DBS Code of Practice

· Applicants in Northern Ireland: AccessNI Code of Practice

Previous convictions will not prevent full consideration of your application to work with Cruse. Our Recruitment of Ex-offenders' Policy & Handling Criminal Record Check Data Policy are available on request by email.

We comply with all relevant data protection legislation and process your data fairly. 

This Suicide Liaison Manager will manage a team of Suicide Liaison Workers, a CYP Counsellor and work with a team of volunteers who deliver support to adults, children and young people who are bereaved by suicide in Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth, and the Isle of Wight. The post holder will implement and monitor the day-to-day operations of the service in line with contractual obligations, ensuring grieving people can access a range of high-quality bereavement support and are informed about the services available to them.

Your application must consist of a CV and covering letter, which outlines your suitability for the role with reference to the Job Description and Person Specification and should be no longer than two pages. 

Please be advised that if you do not hear from us by 14th April 2025, unfortunately on this occasion you have not been shortlisted. Cruse welcomes and encourages applications from all protected groups as defined by the Equality Act 2010. Appointment will be made on merit. 

Criminal Record Checks:

All staff are required to complete a Criminal Record check. Staff working directly with clients will be required to complete an enhanced check. We comply with the relevant codes of practice and they can be viewed online:

 Applicants in England and Wales: DBS Code of Practice

 Applicants in Northern Ireland: AccessNI Code of Practice

Previous convictions will not prevent full consideration of your application to work with Cruse. Our Recruitment of Ex-offenders' Policy & Handling Criminal Record Check Data Policy are available on request by email.

We comply with all relevant data protection legislation and process your data fairly.

Jacari's vision is a society where children and young people from all backgrounds are able to fulfil their potential. We provide free English language support to children and young people from refugee, asylum-seeking and migrant communities in Bristol and Oxford. We do this through our volunteer tutors, most of whom are university students or 6th-former ‘peer tutors’. We are looking for a dynamic, motivated individual who can work as the sole fundraising staff member in our small, friendly team.

Annual leave entitlement: 27 days, plus 8 bank holidays pro rata. Plus a day off for your birthday.

Location: Remote, with option of occasional use of our Bristol or Oxford office. (Regular use of our office is negotiable.) Some travel may also be required for occasional networking, fundraising, or team events (travel expenses covered).

More details: Job description, person specification and application form available on our website.

How to apply: Application form available on our website. We are unable to accept CVs or covering letters.

Closing date: Monday 14th April, 8:00 am

Overview:

Jacari is at a key stage of its growth and is looking for a fundraiser who can help us find new sources of income and funding opportunities, reducing our reliance on trust and foundation grants. We particularly want someone who can help us to identify new major donor prospects and grow our income from regular and individual giving. We have a strong supporter-base of former volunteers and members, who were involved as far back as the 1950s. 

The role will also involve identifying and building relationships with trusts and foundations to support our work, writing funding proposals and applications, and reporting to funders on the impact of their support. 

This is a busy and varied role which often involves working on multiple fundraising activities at once. A typical day could include working on an application to a new funder, designing a supporter newsletter, gathering information for an end of grant report, and researching new prospects. 

This job is for you if you have:

• A track record of securing income through diverse fundraising streams, such as grants, corporate partnerships, or individual giving.

• Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage and communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders, including prospective donors - trusts, corporates and individuals.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to craft compelling proposals and make persuasive cases for support.

Full job description and person specification attached.

The vacancy

We are seeking to appoint seven Advisory panel members for the following committees:

Companies Committee (one dispensing optician, one optometrist and one business registrant) 

Education Committee (one dispensing optician and one registered medical practitioner)

Registration Committee (one dispensing optician and one lay member)

Please note that applicants cannot be appointed to more than one committee.

About the GOC
We are the regulator for the optical professions in the UK. Our purpose is to protect the public by promoting high standards of education, performance and conduct.

About the Advisory Panel
The Advisory Panel is a meeting of the four Council’s committees (Companies, Education, Registration and Standards) in plenary session. They are established by statute for the purpose of giving advice and assistance to Council (whether or not in response to a request from them) on:

· matters relating to business registrants other than matters required by the Opticians Act to be referred to the Investigation Committee, the Registration Appeals Committee or the Fitness to Practise Committee;

· matters relating to optical training, education and assessment;

· matters relating to registration, other than matters required by the Opticians Act to be considered by the Registration Appeals Committee; and

· matters relating to the standards of conduct and performance expected of registrants or those seeking admission to the register.

The committees and the Advisory Panel meet about twice a year. You can read the current terms of reference for the Advisory Panel, Education Committee, Registration Committee and Standards Committee.

 

Remuneration and time commitment

A daily fee of £319 will be paid. This is in line with our member fees policy and member fee schedule.  This is taxable and subject to Class 1 National Insurance (NI) contributions. It is not pensionable.

Members can claim expenses for travel and subsistence costs incurred on Council business as set out in our expenses policy.

This role is part time with a commitment of approximately 2-3 days per year, including time spent preparing for meetings.  Meetings will usually take place via MS Teams but may on occasion be held at the GOC Offices in London or other suitable venues.

We would welcome applications from individuals who are disabled and from diverse ethnic backgrounds as these are currently under-represented on our council and committees.

For more information about these roles please see the attached candidate information pack.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  midnight Sunday 06 April 2025.

Online interviews will be held on either week commencing 02 June 2025 and 09 June 2025.

We strive to be as diverse as the public we protect and welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity and geographical locations outside of London.

Job Description

Catch22 are excited to be recruiting for a Senior Service Manager for our West Mercia Child Exploitation Service.

This role has responsibility for the strategic development and operational management of Catch22’s Integrated Child Exploitation Service funded by the West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner.

Integrated Child Exploitation Service A specialist prevention and support service for children, young people under 18 and their families who are at risk of, currently experiencing or has been impacted by Child Criminal or Child Sexual Exploitation across the West Mercia region. The service will consist of four teams located in Worcestershire, Telford and Wrekin, Herefordshire & Shropshire. 

The role will also support the development of the Young People and Families (YPF) Hub and the implementation of learning and development, performance and impact, business development and wider work streams as required. The SSM will work with the YPF SMT and will take a lead role in implementing our YPF strategy in this area. 

The role can be home based, but time spent in each of the services alongside travel across the UK will be required to support delivery and growth of services across the Hub.  The ideal candidate will have experience of delivering and managing similar services, the right mix of leadership, passion and energy, and an innovative nature. A proven track record in engaging with positive relationships with commissioners and securing new business is essential. The role will involve promoting, connecting and building services in order to impact the lives of vulnerable young people with complex needs 

Some of your day-to-day tasks will be:

• To lead and ensure the delivery of high-quality services that meet all targets, standards and KPIs and to take prompt action to address any areas of underperformance.
• To recruit, manage, motivate, coach and develop a staff team including carrying out annual appraisals and regular supervision meetings.  To manage their health, safety and wellbeing.
• To manage subcontractors and strategic partners, conducting regular performance and quality reviews to ensure agreed outputs and outcomes are delivered and the partnerships represent good value for money.
• To ensure that the diverse needs and aspirations of all groups of service users are considered in service planning and delivery and to enable all service users to fulfil their potential.

This post will involve travel across the country and occasional evening and weekend working.

Qualifications 

• Relevant qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline such as youth, community, health & social care, management.
• Management qualification, NVQ3/5 Health & Social Care (Desirable)

Additional information

Additional information

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week

Salary: £46,801 - £49,000 (FTE)

Location: Home or Office based with national travel to regional offices (Worcestershire, Telford and Wrekin, Herefordshire & Shropshire) 

Job Title: Known internally as Relationship Manager

Location: Home-based covering predominanly East Anglia, and London. Candidates should ideally reside in the area and have access to a vehicle as there is a requirement to be able to travel across the region to attend meetings, events and training. 

Hours: 35 hrs per week 

Contract type: Permanent

Salary: £33,607 per annum

 

What we do: We help young people through cancer

How we work: We’re Determined, United, Spirited and Kind

What we’re looking for:

• Someone who can drive a high level of engagement to proactively identify, support, and retain our supporters. They will have strong communication skills, with the credibility and authority to inspire others
• Someone with a successful track record of building strong internal and external relationships and generating income from community and corporate opportunities
• Someone with a growth mindset who is solution focused. Someone who can manage their time and workload, and utilise our given processes, systems, and parameters to overcome barriers
• Someone who can deliver a personal portfolio within an overall Regional Fundraising team target, demonstrating an understanding of how to mitigate risk and maximise return on investment.

This role would be covering the following counties: Bedfordshire (LU), Buckinghamshire (MK), Cambridgeshire (CB, PE), Hertfordshire (SG), Norfolk (NR) and Suffolk (IP).

What we offer: 

· Leave: 25 days of annual leave, which increases with service, in addition to bank holidays and a 3 or 4 day closure over the Christmas period. We also have finish early Fridays in August and quarterly rest days to step away from day-to-day work and refocus.

· Paid Carer and Compassionate Leave: paid time off to care for family members or dependants. 

· Paid Parental Leave: enhanced pay for parental leave such as maternity leave, paternity leave or adoption leave. 

· Paid Volunteering Leave: support your community by taking paid leave for volunteering activities. 

· Health Cashback Plan: access a health cashback plan to cover medical expenses. 

· Life assurance and Income Protection: financial support if you’re unable to work due to illness or injury.

· Discount scheme: access exclusive savings at various high street retailers and gyms. 

· Flexible Working: we care about your wellbeing and encourage flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance. 

How to apply: 

You’ll need to register on our portal, complete a short application and answer four questions about your skills and experience in relation to the role.

Key dates:  

Applications by 6th April. 1st interviews held online w/c 14th April and 2nd interviews held potentially face to face in London on 23rd April.

Our commitment to inclusion and accessibility: 

At Teenage Cancer Trust one of our key focuses is around equity and making sure our services are accessible and inclusive to all young people with cancer, with no-one left behind. We have the same goal for people working with us. Teenage Cancer Trust is committed to recognising and valuing individual differences and the contributions of all people.  

Should you require any assistance or adjustments to support your application or interview process, such as additional time for tasks, meeting the panellists beforehand, information in another format or a different interview format (online/offline/in person), please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the HR Team.

We are a Disability Confident employer which means we have committed to offering interviews to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role listed under the 'What you'll bring to the team' section of the job description. If you would like to opt into this scheme, please tick yes on the application form.

Privacy and Safeguarding: 

At Teenage Cancer Trust we take our commitment to safeguarding seriously and work to protect and promote the rights of the young people who we support. Our safeguarding responsibilities extend to the children and adults who work to support the charity, who we also have a duty of care to protect. Safeguarding is at the forefront of each activity we carry out. In line with our approach, this role is subject to a DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service).  

For information on how we collect, store and process personal data please get in touch with the HR Team.

Post Award Manager

£40,000-£46,000 per annum (dependent on skills and experience) plus generous benefits

Location – Remote, but with regular visits to Foundation funded sites within a defined region, as well as visits to the Foundation office as determined by business needs, including attendance at quarterly Squad Meet-Ups

We are the Football Foundation - the Premier League, the FA and government’s charity that delivers outstanding grassroots facilities, more and better places to play, transforming lives and communities where it is needed most. 

About the role

Are you passionate about maximising the impact of grant funding? Do you have experience supporting and monitoring grant recipients to ensure long-term success? We’re looking for a Post Award Manager to oversee the post-award process, ensuring that funded projects meet their objectives, remain compliant, and deliver lasting impact.

As Post Award Manager, you’ll work closely with grant recipients, funding partners, and internal teams to track project performance, resolve compliance issues, and provide expert support. Reporting to the Senior Post Award Manager, you’ll monitor how funding is used, ensure grant conditions are met, and contribute to the continuous improvement of post-award processes. Your role will be key in ensuring that investment delivers real and measurable impact.

Key responsibilities

· Manage ongoing relationships with grant recipients to ensure compliance and success.

· Provide specialist advice and support, helping projects stay on track.

· Oversee the adoption of post-award tools, such as booking systems and grant management platforms.

· Attend site visits to assess project performance and resolve issues.

· Collaborate with internal teams to ensure a seamless transition into post-award monitoring.

· Track and report on project performance, using data-driven insights to inform decision-making.

· Engage with external partners, including local authorities, governing bodies, and community organisations.

· Contribute to the development of processes, systems, and KPIs to enhance service delivery.

What are we looking for?

· Experience in grant management, post-award monitoring, or programme management.

· Strong ability to build relationships with grant recipients and funding partners.

· Skilled in compliance tracking, financial monitoring, and reporting.

· Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.

· Ability to present data-driven insights to inform decision-making.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills for stakeholder engagement.

· Organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

For full details of the role and requirements, please download our recruitment pack below.

What can we offer you?

The salary band for this role is £40,000 - £46,000 per annum, dependent on relevant skills and experience.

You will start with 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (which increases after 2 years), plus additional time off to volunteer. We also offer a generous pension scheme (8% employer contribution), free health care provision, a monthly gym subsidy, death in service benefit and access to selected match tickets.

We are committed to helping our team members maintain a healthy work-life balance, so offer flexible working around core hours to help achieve that.

Equality and Diversity Commitment

The Football Foundation is committed to and values the principles of diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all our team feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential. We encourage and welcome applications from all, regardless of background and are particularly interested to hear from individuals belonging to under-represented groups including diverse ethnic communities, individuals with a disability and those from the LGBTQI+ community.

Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview stage, please get in touch. 

The closing date for applications is: Sunday 20 April 2025 at 23:59

 First interviews will be held via MS Teams and are currently scheduled for 2 May 2025.

 Second-stage interviews will be held in person and are currently scheduled for 7 May 2025.

 Please note that you must be eligible to work in the UK to apply.