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Team: Estates and Construction

Location: Remote with regular travel

Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Mon-Fri

Salary: Up to £58,852.25 per year, plus a car allowance of £3,600 per annum, plus mileage

Contract: Permanent

We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.

Will you join us and make life better for cats?

Responsibilities of our Principal Surveyor:

- line manage a team of three Regional Surveyors, providing comprehensive guidance in estate and retail matters

- responsible for a portfolio of properties, including Cats Protection centres, retail premises, residential and miscellaneous legacy properties

- monitor and report on estate condition status and maintain compliance across an assigned geographical portfolio, supporting the Head of Estates and Construction in the delivery of estate management services across the organisation

- create and maintain performance and process documentation and reporting systems across the Cats Protection Estate, including reporting on SLA’s and KPI’s, ensuring consistent information across all regions

- respond to requests from the property helpdesk, including reactive and planned maintenance

- liaise with property sector agents and professionals as needed

About the Estates and Construction team:

- We ensure that Cats Protection is able to sustain its cat welfare operations and retail activities by providing Estate Management and Construction services delivering acquisition, repair, maintenance, re-development and disposal services for an estate portfolio of circa 196 properties including 34 Cat Centres, 79 Shops and other Cats Protection premises across the UK. Together with the Safety, Health and Environment Team and Facilities we ensure regulatory/legal compliance of properties.

- The Estates and Construction Team consists of approximately 17 personnel, including three Regional Surveyors

What we’re looking for in our Principal Surveyor:

- an experienced Surveyor (level 6 or higher) with significant post-qualification experience surveying in a property management or facilities management environment

- member of professional institution such as RICS, RIBA, CIBSE, CIOB

- experience managing a team of employees

- performance orientated, with an organized and methodical approach

- knowledge of retail acquisitions, disposals and leases

- multi-site property management experience

- experience managing minor project work including small building projects (up to £500k)

- understanding of estates compliance

- Competent with all Microsoft Office programmes

- a full, valid, UK driving licence

What we can offer you:

- range of health benefits

- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service

- Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing

- and much more, which you can learn about

Application closing date: 22nd April 2025

Virtual interview date: 6th May 2025

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable.  You may be just the right candidate. 

If successful, your recruitment journey will include:

1. anonymised application form

2. video screening

3. virtual interview

4. in-person meeting (possible)

Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.

Please email us if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.

Job Title: Head of Advice, Information and Family Support

Location: This is a remote role, though quarterly travel to London will be required.

Reports to: Director of Service Transformation

Salary: £45,000

Working hours: 36 hours to incorporate On-Call Support

Contract Type: Permanent
 

Role Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to lead and grow our national family support services for disabled children, young people, and their families. As Head of Advice, Information and Family Support, you will be responsible for the strategic development, delivery, and quality assurance of a broad portfolio of non-clinical family services—ranging from emotional and practical support to peer networks, parenting guidance, and tailored one-to-one interventions.

You will be a confident leader with extensive experience managing family-facing services, ideally within health, social care, or community settings, and possess a strong track record of working closely with commissioners and local authorities to secure funding and shape service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership and Service Development

• Lead the strategic development of our national family support services, ensuring they are responsive, evidence-informed, and outcomes-focused.
• Identify opportunities for service innovation and expansion, particularly in response to commissioning priorities and gaps in local provision.
• Ensure alignment with organisational goals, sector best practice, and the diverse needs of disabled children and their families.

Commissioning and Partnership Engagement

• Build and maintain excellent working relationships with local authority commissioners, Integrated Care Boards, and strategic partners to influence commissioning decisions and secure long-term funding.
• Lead on tender submissions, funding proposals, and service agreements, ensuring alignment with local priorities and national policy developments.

Service Management and Quality Assurance

• Oversee the day-to-day operations and performance of a wide range of family support services, ensuring high standards of delivery and consistency across regions.
• Implement robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks, using data, feedback, and impact reports to inform service improvements and demonstrate outcomes to funders and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legal, contractual, and safeguarding requirements.

Team Leadership and Culture

• Lead, support, and develop a geographically dispersed team of family support professionals, setting clear expectations and fostering a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
• Promote reflective practice, supervision, and professional development across the service.

Family and Community Engagement

• Champion co-production and user-led approaches, ensuring that families are meaningfully involved in the design, delivery, and evaluation of services.
• Ensure services are accessible, culturally competent, and tailored to meet the diverse needs of families, particularly those from underrepresented or marginalised communities.

Person Specification

Essential

• Substantial leadership experience within family support services, children’s services, or similar community-based roles.
• Proven success in working with commissioners and securing service contracts or grants.
• Deep understanding of the needs and challenges faced by families of disabled children and young people.
• Strong strategic and operational skills with the ability to manage complex, multi-faceted services.
• Demonstrated ability to manage remote teams, build partnerships, and lead with compassion and clarity.
• Sound knowledge of safeguarding practices, family support frameworks, and multi-agency working.

Desirable

• Experience developing or delivering services within SEND, early help, or targeted family support frameworks.
• Familiarity with public sector commissioning cycles, procurement processes, and tender writing.
• Experience influencing policy or service planning at a local or national level.

Note: We may close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Please apply promptly.

Benefits:

• enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and shared parental pay
• family-friendly policies
• 8% employer pension contribution (Aviva) or opportunity to continue NHS pension
• free health cashback plan (Medicash): employee cover plus up to four dependent children
• 24/7 virtual GP access (UK registered), plus access to Best Doctors
• free, confidential employee assistance programme (Medicash)
• access to a wellbeing app
• flexible working options including hybrid working, flexible working patterns such as part-time, compressed hours, and more*
• learning and development opportunities including bespoke training and access to LinkedIn Learning)
• commitment to employee health and wellbeing.
• we have a Menopause Friendly accreditation and are a Disability Confident employer

About Us

Every three minutes someone in the UK develops dementia: a progressive and complex condition that can be devastating for the whole family. One in two of us will be affected by dementia in our lifetime, either by caring for someone with the condition, developing it ourselves, or both.

Dementia UK is the specialist dementia nursing charity that is there for the whole family. Our specialist nurses, known as Admiral Nurses, provide free, expert advice, support and understanding to help families care for their loved one. Every day, Admiral Nurses help families up and down the country to have the best life possible, for as long as possible.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join Dementia UK as a Clinics Administrator, providing administrative support to the Clinics team and the wider Delivered Services function.

Working closely with the Clinics Programme Lead and the Clinical Operations Support Manager within the Clinical Effectiveness team, the postholder will support the day-to-day running of various administrative processes and procedures, ensuring safe and effective service delivery to beneficiaries. This will involve liaising with both internal and external stakeholders as required.

As the first point of contact for all queries relating to the Clinics team via email, you will be responsible for the day-to-day administration of the online clinics featured on the Dementia UK website. You will set up and maintain online booking systems to support Delivered Services clinic programmes, which are currently undergoing significant expansion. The role will also involve booking travel, accommodation and venues for clinics and related activities, as well as completing finance processes in support of associated expenditure.

To succeed in this role, you will have demonstrable experience in administrative support roles and managing booking systems, be a clear and logical thinker, with experience in developing and implementing processes. You will be highly proficient in using Office 365 and able to produce high-quality documents, including complex reports and correspondence. Experience in project management and the use of project management software would also be an advantage.

If this sounds like you, join us in making a difference in the lives of those affected by dementia.

Please note, a job share can be considered for this position, split 50-50.

Our culture

In addition to a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, we truly value our people. It’s important for us to create a working environment that looks after our workforce to support them in achieving their full potential. You will become part of a diverse and dedicated team who are supported to use and develop their skills. We recognise and value the key role you will play in delivering our strategic plans for the benefit of those living with dementia.

Our staff have a voice. Representatives from different roles and levels across the organisation positively contribute to and lead on our working groups around health and wellbeing, menopause, and equity, diversity and inclusion.

Dementia UK is proud to welcome everyone. We aim for a truly inclusive culture with talented, diverse teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We celebrate difference and individuality and encourage everyone to join us and be their whole selves always.

Dementia UK is a Disability Confident Employer.

This role will be subject to an Standard DBS check.

By applying to join Dementia UK, you acknowledge that in the event you are successful for the role, any offer and your ongoing employment will be conditional on you having or obtaining the right to work in the UK.

*Please note that any decision on flexible working is based on business needs 

When you apply for a job at Dementia UK, we will collect certain information about you to process your application and assess your suitability for the role. Further details can be found in our privacy notice.

We are seeking a full-time Primary Science Mentor to join our team of experts. Through your knowledge of and passion for primary science education, you will inspire transformational change in schools.

You'll be home based and able to support schools in one of the following regions: East Midlands, North East England, North West England or South Wales Valleys.

About the Primary Science Teaching Trust (PSTT)

PSTT is a registered charity with a clear vision – we want to see excellent teaching of science in every primary classroom in the UK. We believe it is vital that children are engaged and inspired by science from an early age. We want to draw on their natural curiosity to help them explore, understand and ask questions about the world around them.

We’ve built a Primary Science Teacher College of over 200 outstanding teachers; each helping to shape and influence science teaching across the UK. We produce great resources that improve how science is taught and planned. We organise engaging professional learning events for teachers, and work with partner organisations to further enhance how science is taught. Our 2023-28 strategy is building on these strengths to reach more teachers across a more diverse range of schools.

We’re dedicating our most intensive efforts to areas of the UK requiring most development in primary science. Our Priority Areas initiative is being piloted in 30 schools, and in September 2025 we plan to launch this programme in a further 30 schools. Our Regional Mentors have worked with more than 3,000 schools across England, with exceptionally positive feedback.

Job summary

There are two parts to the Primary Science Mentor role. The majority of the role will focus on strengthening primary science teaching and leadership by leading our second Priority Areas initiative. Through their knowledge of and passion for primary science education, the successful candidate will inspire transformational change in schools taking part in this project. They will build close working relationships with participating schools and create a vibrant and exciting learning community based on mutual support and the sharing of expertise.

The remaining hours in the role will be as a Regional Mentor: joining PSTT’s growing team of primary science experts who provide bespoke support directly to individual schools, multi-academy trusts and other school groupings and organisations. This includes developing and delivering training in a variety of contexts, including online; working individually with Science Leaders; being a leading voice, expert and advocate for primary science (both regionally and nationally); and creating partnerships with other organisations that support science within the region.

A crucial part of the role is to ensure collection of appropriate data for both Priority Areas and Regional Mentor activities, so that we can evaluate our work against intended outcomes.

Key facts about this role

Salary

PSTT band E(ii): starting salary £49,149. A cost-of-living increase will be applied on 1 September 2025; amount TBC.

Pension and benefits

Employer pension scheme, sick pay and maternity/paternity/adoption pay as detailed in our pay and reward scheme

Location

Home based in either the East Midlands, North East England, North West England or the South Wales Valleys.

Travel

The job requires extensive travel to schools within the Primary Science Mentor’s working region, and sometimes beyond that region (including occasional meetings at PSTT’s Bristol office). Expenses will be reimbursed.

Line manager

Director of Regional Programme

Start date

1 September 2025. Potential for some work prior to 1 September to support with identification and recruitment of schools (to be discussed at interview).

Contractual basis

2 years

Hours

35 hours per week (full time), usually worked between Monday-Friday. You may occasionally be required to work during evenings and weekends.

Annual leave

28 days (of which 3 must be taken during the Christmas closure period) plus public holidays

 

Frazzled is a small mental health and wellbeing charity founded by Ruby Wax OBE, that provides a safe, confidential and non-judgemental environment where people who are feeling frazzled and overwhelmed by the stresses of modern life can meet on a regular basis to talk and share their personal stories. 

We run our free meetings online every single day of the year for anyone who needs them, and anyone can book and be included to talk, share, listen and to feel heard.

As part of our exciting plans for growth, we are seeking a Fundraising Lead to drive the organisation’s fundraising to fulfil our mission and play a key role in supporting the next phase of Frazzled’s growth and development. 

You will be responsible for developing and delivering an ambitious fundraising strategy with a range of fundraising activities focusing primarily on trusts and foundations but also individual donors, corporate partners and fundraising campaigns.

This is an exciting, creative and flexible opportunity for the right person. The ideal candidate is someone with a demonstrable successful track record in fundraising, alongside the skills of a talented and persuasive communicator and relationship builder. They will be creative, solution focussed, willing to get stuck in and have good humour.

We would be willing to consider freelancers or contract workers for the right candidate.

MAIN TASKS

Fundraising

• Lead on developing and delivering an annual fundraising strategy to support our ambitious plans for growth, securing a minimum of £250k per year from Trusts and Foundations, individual donors, fundraising events and campaigns, and corporate partnerships. 
• Research and generate a pipeline of funding applications, including multi-year grant opportunities from Trusts and Foundations
• Lead on writing compelling applications and conversations with funders, talking persuasively and informatively about Frazzled’s work and impact
• Work with the CEO and trustees to develop new relationships with individual donors and strengthen partnerships with existing supporters
• Work with the CEO and Head of Training and Programmes to develop new opportunities for corporate sponsorship and partnerships
• Lead on organising fundraising events such as dinners with major funders and initiate and develop other opportunities for fundraising.
• Lead on Frazzled’s annual Big Give Christmas Challenge campaign and identify any other fundraising campaign opportunities throughout the year, with support from the Project Support and Administration Officer
• Prepare regular reports and updates for our funders and trustees, engaging them with our work and the impact of their support
• Ensure that Frazzled’s fundraising work is GDPR compliant and meets best practice standards.

Other:

• Work with and support the Project Support and Administrative Officer in relevant fundraising tasks, delegating where appropriate.
• Participation in other projects/initiatives as required as a core member of the management team
• A willingness to engage fully with our programme to ensure the post holder can speak confidently about delivery
• Work with the CEO and team to develop innovative and compelling ways to articulate the impact Frazzled has on its community
• Develop and maintain appropriate databases for recording our fundraising work

Person Specification:

• Proven experience of successfully developing and implementing a fundraising strategy
• A demonstrable track record in writing successful funding applications and securing funds, including multi-year grants, from grant-making organisations
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills demonstrating ability to produce persuasive and compelling copy and content
• A natural relationship builder with ability to influence and negotiate at all levels
• Strategic thinker and ability to turn ideas into action
• Pragmatic, project management approach to work and ability to meet regular, competing deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail and a positive, can do attitude
• Will have attended at least two Frazzled meetings ahead of the interview to understand our approach.

 

Job Title: Policy and Research Officer 

Location: Liverpool/Hybrid (Remote working a possibility)

Salary: £33,000

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time. Monday to Friday, 8:45am-4:45pm

Join Us in Ending Furniture Poverty!

Are you passionate about social housing and making a difference in people’s lives? Do you want to use research to make a real difference in tackling furniture poverty across the UK?

We’re looking for a Policy & Research Officer to join End Furniture Poverty, the campaigning arm of FRC Group. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the heart of impactful social research that shapes policy and drives change.

About End Furniture Poverty

End Furniture Poverty is the campaigning arm of FRC Group, a social enterprise with a mission to End Furniture Poverty. We are committed to making a tangible difference in our communities by providing quality, affordable furniture to those in need. Our values—Bravery, Creativity, Passion, and Professionalism—drive us to tackle social issues head-on, innovating to create sustainable solutions and inspiring positive change.

Operating for over 35 years, FRC Group includes a family of social businesses such as the Furniture Resource Centre and Buckingham Interiors. Our operations are not just about providing furniture; they’re about empowering lives, supporting the community, and ensuring everyone has access to the essential items that make a house a home.

Our team is our greatest asset, and we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive working environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally. We invest in our people through comprehensive training, development opportunities, and a culture that celebrates achievements and milestones.

The Role

As part of the End Furniture Poverty team, you’ll work closely with the Director of End Furniture Poverty to lead and deliver our research strategy. You’ll develop and deliver high-quality research, analyse complex data, and create publications that inform policy and influence real-world change.

This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives on juggling multiple projects, has a strong grasp of social research methods, and wants to see their work have a national impact.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Leading primary and secondary research into the causes, effects, and solutions to furniture poverty

• Designing qualitative and quantitative studies

• Handling large datasets and using tools like SPSS, Stata or R for analysis

• Writing publication-standard reports and policy briefings

• Mapping services and interventions in the sector

• Staying up to date with key policy developments

• Supporting our influencing work with powerful evidence and insight

Skills and Experience:

• Strong experience of both qualitative and quantitative social research

• Educated to degree level (ideally in a relevant field such as social or political science)

• Postgraduate social research qualification

• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal

• Proficiency in statistical software (e.g. SPSS, R, Stata)

• Confidence in managing complex datasets and distilling insights

• A creative and analytical mindset

• Knowledge of social justice, government policy, and socioeconomic issues

• A passion for ending furniture poverty and aligning with our values: Bravery, Creativity, Passion, and Professionalism

Benefits

• 27 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
• Christmas shutdown
• Up to 9% pension match
• Staff purchase schemes
• Medicash health insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Travel passes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Birthday celebrations and meals
• Values awards & vouchers
• 3 paid volunteering days per year
• Free parking
• Death in service
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Free tea, coffee, and fruit
• Wonderful Wednesdays – Free Toast and gatherings
• Training and Development opportunities
• A great place to work with a positive social impact

At End Furniture Poverty, you'll be part of a passionate team working to create lasting social change. This is a unique opportunity to lead meaningful research that directly informs national policy and helps end furniture poverty in the UK. We’re a values-driven organisation that champions innovation, creativity, and impact. With a flexible, supportive working environment and the chance to grow and develop your skills, you’ll be making a real difference—every single day.

If you're ready to use your skills to drive change and help shape a fairer society, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and be part of ending furniture poverty.

HOW TO APPLY:

WE ARE ONLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH OUR WEBSITE.

APPLICATIONS SENT VIA EMAIL OR OTHER METHODS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Responsible for delivering marketing content to promote the mission, vision and values of the charity. Your primary goal will be to increase awareness and engagement with the work the Charity does.

ON APPOINTMENT, YOU'RE EXPECTED TO HAVE:

• Previous professional experience and hold most of the necessary skills for the role.

IN YOUR ROLE:

• You are expected to be able to work independently quickly post your induction with guidance and support for more challenging or complex aspects of this role; 
• You will carry out wide range of duties independently with guidance and supervision available; 
• You will contribute your knowledge and experience to the wider team / organisational development

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• With support from the Marketing Director, create and deliver content plans for charity fundraising and awareness campaigns.
• Take a lead role in developing a monthly marketing calendar to plan and schedule content in line with the overall Marketing Strategy
• Work directly with young people and through the Charity’s team to tell their stories, working to make this a positive, empowering experience for them.
• Prepare monthly analytics report and adjust marketing plans accordingly in discussion with Marketing Director.
• Write, design and send newsletters for charity stakeholders.
• Write, design and upload blogs posts on the Charity’s website.
• Write, design and schedule social media posts.
• With support from the Marketing Director, make updates and improvements to the Charity’s website.
• Monitor and respond to engagement on social media, maintaining a positive digital community. 
• Create press releases as requested and collaborate with PR partners to raise the profile of Caudwell Youth.
• Create designs for the Charity to use across all marketing channels, building strong relationships with all departments.
• Support consistent use of our brand across the charity 
• Support the volunteering function by implementing and evaluating digital advertising plans to recruit volunteer mentors, including by using social media and google ads grant.

TRAVEL & TEAM

• Some travel to events to take photos and videos for the charity.
• Some travel to work with young people.
• Endeavour to promote Caudwell Youth’s values in all that you do. 
• Be an ambassador for Caudwell Youth. 

ADMINISTRATION

• Work within budgets, properly justifying / accounting for expenditure.
• Ensure good administration, record keeping and reporting of all work undertaken in line with data protection and other regulations.

PARTNERSHIPS & LIAISON

• Work closely with the team and with key stakeholders to promote good communication and shared focus.
• Represent the Charity professionally and appropriately to other organisations.

TEAM ETHOS:

• Work effectively as a team, supporting other team members and be willing to receive support whilst fulfilling your own responsibilities and tasks.
• Express and promote equal opportunities and encourage inclusion and involvement.
• Ensure good communications and relationships within the team at all times.
• Attend team meetings, personal work reviews and task group meetings proactively and as a contributor.

GENERAL:

• Act in a professional way at all times.
• Undertake and identify training as required and take a positive approach to personal development.
• Fulfil the duties and responsibilities of an employee as regards to Health and Safety at Work, including own safety and self-management.
• Undertake any other reasonable tasks deemed necessary.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• A strong passion for working with young people and supporting the mission of the charity.
• Worked in a Charity for 1+ year.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and demonstrate initiative.
• Open to innovative approaches and collaborative working, particularly in the context of a growing and evolving organisation.
• A genuine commitment to personal development and continuous learning.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage confidently with a range of stakeholders.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Microsoft Teams, with accurate typing and general digital literacy.
• A team player who can take direction, contribute ideas, and collaborate constructively.
• Strong attention to detail and a high standard of accuracy in all work.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Demonstrates a clear commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Positive, proactive, and adaptable approach to work, with a flexible attitude to changing priorities.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence, have access to a vehicle, and hold appropriate business insurance.

DESIRABLE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• News and/or policy experience.
• Charity communications experience.
• Willingness and ability to adapt to new software systems and databases.
• Working knowledge of Data Protection regulations and ability to apply them appropriately.
• A sound understanding of safeguarding practices and the importance of confidentiality.

WHY WORK FOR US?

We are an experienced team that are dedicated to improving the lives of the young people we support.

Benefits:

• Flexible working
• Remote Working – Primarily working from home, with in-person meetings scheduled every other month
• Health Assured (including Employee Assistance Programme and extended counselling sessions)
• Group Personal Pension with a 5% employer contribution and Salary Sacrifice Scheme (after 3 months)
• 25 days annual leave (pro-rata based on FTE) plus bank holidays (pro-rata), plus charity closure between Christmas and New Year
• Extra paid day off on your birthday
• Paid day off for volunteering in your community
• Training opportunities to support your personal development
• Employee discounts on everyday goods and services
• Being part of a passionate and dedicated team

Caudwell Youth is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants.

About the role

We’re recruiting for a Head of Retail Operations for our Southern Division. In this role, you’ll be at the heart of driving success within five regions, leading a team of dedicated Regional Managers across 85 shops with around 270 colleagues.

This isn’t just about overseeing operations – it’s about owning them. You’ll have the freedom and autonomy to shape the strategy for your division, making key decisions on everything from financial performance to people development. You’ll build a values-led, inclusive culture – one where our people feel appreciated, respected and supported.

As part of the senior leadership team, you’ll play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of Mind Retail, bringing fresh ideas and driving initiatives that make a real impact. And because every pound we make in our shops helps support Mind’s mission, the work you do will have a lasting and meaningful impact.

This is a role for an ambitious leader – someone ready to take ownership, think strategically and inspire a team to do great things.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is a natural leader, passionate about creating high-performing teams and building an inclusive culture
• Has senior-level experience leading multi-site, large-scale retail operations and knows how to drive commercial success
• Understands retail finances inside out, from managing P&L’s, to spotting opportunities for growth
• Thinks strategically, but isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves and make things happen
• Embodies our values and behaviours

Ready to make a difference?

Join Mind Retail. Join the fight for mental health.

Due to our commitment to work/life balance, you must live within reasonable travelling distance of the division. The geography of the division covers the South East, South West, South Wales, Norfolk and Suffolk.

Mind Retail reserve the right to close the vacancy to applications earlier, should we receive a high volume of strong candidates. Therefore we encourage an early application.

 

About our benefits

As Head of Operations, you’ll receive:

• A competitive salary of £59,753 per year
• A company car
• A strong commitment to work-life balance with a working pattern that supports this, with the occasional weekend working
• 25 days’ paid holiday per year, plus bank holidays
• Development workshops & courses, to help build your career
• Comprehensive, personalised induction programmes, tailored to your role when you join us
• A huge variety of additional qualifications & development programmes for anyone looking to grow their skills
• Family friendly policies & enhanced pay
• A competitive pension scheme & life assurance, available to all our employees
• 25% staff discount in all Mind shops
• Access to exclusive discounts at over 160 retailers through our employee savings app
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Interest free season ticket loan

 

About Mind Retail

Mind Retail are a network of almost 200 shops across England and Wales, generating an income of around £25 million per year. We have ambitious plans to grow over the next few years and we’re going to be fighting for mental health in a way we never have before. We won't stop until everyone with a mental health problem gets the support and respect they deserve. There’s never been a more exciting time to join us.

 

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We value the power of diversity. We embrace the different perspectives that each of us bring. We are creating an inclusive working environment where everyone is appreciated for being authentic and bringing their whole selves to work.

Safer Recruitment at Mind Retail

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our employees and volunteers and we expect anyone working with us to share this commitment. In line with our Safer Recruitment policy, the successful candidate will be required to provide references and will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS check with a check of the Children's Barred List and/or ‘Work with Adults' workforce check based on their role and responsibilities. A DBS check is a process to check someone's criminal record (if they have any). A Barred List is a list of people who are barred from working with children. To enable you to predetermine what might be disclosed in your DBS check, please use this disclosure calculator.

Mind Retail is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applicants from all communities. We are committed to the fair treatment of our staff, potential staff and volunteers, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, responsibilities for dependants, age, physical/mental disability or offending background.

This job vacancy is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. 

More details

For more information and a full person specification, please review the job description.

My client is a UK membership organisation championing the creative and commercial potential of the UK design industry. At present they are looking to recruit an interim Financial Controller on a part time, fully remote basis.

Key duties:

Review current working practices, processes and controls, ensuring a best practice function.

Oversight of the external audit and delivery of the annual report.

Provide strategic financial insight to the SLT on current and future business initiatives.

The successful candidate will be a part or fully qualified Accountant with a track record of working in the Not-for-Profit space. Self-motivated, with the ability to work both in the detail and at a strategic level, you will be excited about the variety of tasks this role has to offer.

My client offers very flexible working, including full remote.

Graphic Designer
£280 daily rate, plus 8% pension contribution
3 days per week
10 week fixed-term contact (sabbatical cover) - 30 June to 5 September 2025
Remote working

Are you a passionate Graphic Designer looking to use your skills for a meaningful cause? Join us for a 10-week fixed-term contract as sabbatical cover, working three days per week, and help drive real change for wildlife.

As a leading campaigning and lobbying organisation, we fight to end the persecution of wild animals for so-called ‘sport.’ This isn’t just a job—it’s an opportunity to be part of a movement dedicated to protecting animals and achieving real legislative change.

About the role
In this role, you’ll be at the heart of our organisation, collaborating with teams across the charity to deliver high-quality, impactful designs that align with our brand guidelines. You’ll take ownership of both print and digital projects, ensuring engaging, creative output while maintaining brand consistency.

As our brand champion, you will:

• Design and produce compelling print and digital materials.
• Ensure all creative work aligns with brand guidelines and the communications process.
• Take ownership of projects, meeting deadlines and objectives with accountability.
• Manage relationships with print suppliers, ensuring top-quality production and delivery.
• Support the social media team by creating engaging assets for Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.

About You
We’re looking for a talented and experienced Graphic Designer who can bring creativity, organisation, and a keen eye for detail to our cause.

• At least three years of experience in a graphic design role.
• Expert knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to juggle multiple projects.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• A passion for animal welfare and a drive to make a difference.

Additional information
As this is a fixed-term sabbatical cover, the role includes a one-week handover period at the beginning and end for training and transition.

You’ll be working with a purposeful, passionate team where you can put your skills to use helping the League to redefine what is acceptable and inspire positive change to animal welfare legislation.

The League Against Cruel Sports is Britain’s leading charity working towards a kinder society where persecuting animals for ‘sport’ is in the past.

Redefining what is acceptable and inspiring change, we were instrumental in helping bring about the landmark Hunting Act (2004). Driven by compassion and empowered by knowledge, we manage sanctuaries to protect wildlife, carry out investigations to expose law-breaking and cruelty to animals, and campaign for stronger animal protection laws and penalties.

United, we will end animal cruelty in the name of sport.

To apply, please send your CV, including a link to your portfolio, along with a letter of interest. We are looking to fill this role quickly and will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis

Background:
Established in 2011, Kaleidoscope Trust (KT) is a UK-based charity focused on fighting for the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and gender diverse (LGBTI+) people across the Commonwealth and beyond. We fund, fight for and empower those upholding the human rights of LGBTI+ people by working with governments, changemakers and civil society organisations to effect meaningful and lasting change in the lives of LGBTI+ people.
 

The Role:
The UK Policy and Advocacy Manager will lead Kaleidoscope Trust’s UK-focused policy and public affairs activities, in line with the organisation’s strategic objectives, and support, where appropriate, the wider work of the Policy and Public Affairs Team, including with external relations, communications, campaigns and events.

This role aims to:
▪ Provide the Secretariat function to support the co-chairs of the APPG for Global LGBT+ Rights to deliver the APPG’s strategy and work plan.
▪ Build and maintain relationships with government officials and the wider policy community across the UK, strategically deploying senior organisational staff or representing Kaleidoscope Trust and the APPG in external meetings and civil society forums as directed, and support delivery of events where such stakeholders are to be engaged.
▪ Identify and share insights into relevant emerging international political and policy trends helping to anticipate issues, risks and opportunities and translate these for relevant UK stakeholders.
▪ Draft insightful and compelling policy submissions, briefings and papers under the guidance of KT’s Head of Policy and Public Affairs.
▪ Fulfil the key responsibilities of the job role in a professional manner while adapting to often changing circumstances and re-prioritising accordingly.
 

For more information on the role, please find the Job Description attached.

About The Role
Closing Date: 1st May
Area role covers: Lancashire and Cumbria  

It’s an exciting time to join Regional Engagement. We’re a growing team with big ambitions over the next 5 years. Success in your role will enable Alzheimer’s Society to campaign for change, fund research to find a cure and support people living with dementia today.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Regional Fundraiser to join our rewarding and growing team. This is an exciting role that would suit someone looking to build and develop their relationship fundraising or broaden their sector experience in a major national charity.  
From multi-year partnerships and supporters to managing volunteers and raising awareness in our communities, the team you join is talented, fast-paced and on a mission to create a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. 

The successful candidate will be able to deliver first-class relationship and account management, maximising retention and driving opportunities to secure new income within Lancashire and Cumbria (from prospecting through to pitch development and delivery). 

Our team have a wealth of experience and skills to support you and being a team player is essential. Recruiting, managing, and appreciating the value of our supporters and volunteers is essential. You need to inspire and motivate them to develop lifelong support.
 
This is a homeworking role and you will be required to regularly travel across Lancashire and Cumbria to meet supporters and also occasionally attend internal meetings at locations across the country including our flagship offices (London, Birmingham, Warrington and Belfast). You must reside in the UK, live in the Lancashire and Cumbria patch, and have the correct right to work documents to work in the UK.

About you  

- Experience in relationship and community fundraising or ability to demonstrate transferrable skills.
- Good understanding of budgeting and financial management 
- Experience in identifying and acquiring new business opportunities.  
- Experience in delivering excellent supporter stewardship and/or customer care. 
- Able to analyse data and information to make decisions. 
- Proven track record in achieving financial and non-financial targets. 
- Ability to work remotely and independently and travel across an extensive patch.

If you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team.

This role focusses on raising funds for Bowel Research UKs medical research projects and work that focuses on patient and public involvement. Funds raised will be a mix of restricted project funding and unrestricted funds that can support the organisations core operations.

You will need to work closely with colleagues in Research and Patient & Public Involvement to ensure you have a strong understanding of current funding needs and research successes. You will take the lead on seeking out new prospects and nurturing existing relationships to significantly grow income. You will achieve this by researching sources of funding, devising individually tailored applications, maintaining excellent communications with existing and potential donor trusts and foundations, delivering an agreed income target as well as growing funding from these sources.

The role will include researching relevant opportunities, identifying the most appropriate projects, writing and submitting applications and ensuring excellent donor management, development and reporting. Trusts and Foundations income is a cornerstone of Bowel Research UKs charitable income each year and is responsible for around a third of fundraised income. The organisation has assessed the trusts' function recently, the outcome of which shows that there is scope to significantly grow this area of activity. Full support will be given to the Trust Fundraising Manager to enable this growth to happen.

You will be a motivated self-starter able to write, budget and communicate effectively. You will develop relationships with ease and feel able to positively influence colleagues at all levels of an organisation. The position requires someone with a positive attitude who is determined and resilient. 

If you are someone who is or has operated at a senior trust fundraiser level, or someone who can demonstrate experience of developing a trust and grants pipeline, creating compelling applications and directly delivering income success, then this role might be for you.

Application notes 

Please download the Candidate Info Pack provided for further information about the role, timelines and next steps.

To progress your application, please contact Jo to organise an informal screening call. Please note, we cannot shortlist candidates who have not had a screening call so please allow enough time to have a call before the closing date.

Closing date for applications: Midnight Wednesday 30th April 

Interviews are expected to be held on Thursday 8th May (virtually) 

An exciting new opportunity to join Homeless Link's Consultancy Team, working with our network of expert consultants across the country to provide a range of tailored support to the Homelessness Sector.

Homeless Link is the national membership charity for frontline homeless agencies and the wider housing with health, care and support sector in England. With more than 750 members, we work to improve services and campaign for policy change that will help end homelessness and ensure that everyone has a place to call home and the support they need to keep it.   

As a Consultancy Manager, within our Sector Development Directorate, you will play a vital role in the management and delivery of high-quality consultancy projects for Homeless Link’s customers. We are looking for an individual with a passion for ending homelessness, along with an understanding of the world of social enterprise and how it can build financial resilience in our sector. 

The successful candidate will have experience of working at a management level within the homelessness sector, with an appetite to transfer their skills and knowledge by offering consultancy support. They will have an entrepreneurial spirit, knowledge of good practice and a drive to support organisations to develop.

We are actively seeking to increase our diversity within our organisation and would greatly welcome applications from people with lived experience of homelessness, from a black or minority ethnic background and/or with a disability.

For more details of the role and how to apply please follow the link to our website.