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£10,606 for 14 hours a week (FTE £26,517 pa)

Fixed term to end March 2026 (with possible extension for further 2-3 years)

Stevenage, Watford and St Albans

This is a highly rewarding role for an experienced Family Support Coordinator to provide support to the families and loved ones of people affected by addiction as part of our successful Families Living in Recovery Project. You will establish professional, supportive relationships with the families of those in recovery through a range of 121 and group interventions to create opportunities for purposeful and sustained support.

Taking a whole family approach, you will also build and establish strong links with our partner agencies including The Living Room and Relate. Sessions will be delivered in person from the Living Room centers in Watford, St Albans and Stevenage and online.

You will need to be educated to NVQ Level 3 or above in social work, health, education, or equivalent.

About Us
Family Lives is a national charity with over four decades of experience in helping parents deal with the changes that are a constant part of family life. We provide targeted early intervention and crisis support to families online, via our national services or in the community.

Please ensure that you cover all criteria on the person specification as this will be used for shortlisting purposes.

Closing date: Monday 28th April 2025.

The Health Collective is one of our central campaigns. It has emerged out of the urgent need to close the health gap for women from marginalised communities and is made up of and led by grassroots organisations, representing women’s voices from every marginalised community in our society.

The Health Collective Community Manager will be responsible for managing the development, expansion, and sustainability of the Health Collective.

This role will focus on managing and growing the existing community of members, organising and facilitating regular meetings, content creation for the Health Collective, coordinating the development of a unique identity for the group, and establishing an online community forum.

The role will also involve coordinating training sessions, events, and communication between the Collective and external stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of a growing community that empowers women and promotes health equality.

The successful candidate will play a vital role in fostering a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment for women to connect, learn, and share their experiences around health and well-being, as well as influencing national and local policy to reduce health inequalities (for women from marginalised communities).

The ideal candidate will be skilled in community engagement, digital content creation, and communication, with a strong passion for women’s health and empowerment.

Please note, this role is funded through the National Lottery Community Fund.

Main Duties

Community Engagement & Growth

• Actively manage and grow the online and offline community, recruiting new members from all marginalised communities and fostering a sense of trust and connection.
• Design and manage regular communications with members, updating them about upcoming HC events/meetings, news/policy relevant to the inequalities agenda and funding/research opportunities.
• Set up and run a virtual community for members and monitor and moderate community interactions to ensure a positive and respectful environment.
• Develop and implement strategies to attract and retain members, promoting inclusivity and engagement.

Content Creation & Communication

• Create and share high-quality, educational, and influencing content across social media platforms and the website.
• Collaborate with experts, healthcare providers, and advocates to produce webinars, workshops, and other community-centred initiatives.
• Work with a designer and members to create the Health Collective's logo and identity.

Event Coordination

• Plan, organize, and manage virtual and in-person health collective meetings, liaising with members to determine the agenda and experts to find a diverse range of speakers.
• Collaborate with external partners to enhance event quality and reach.

Monitoring, evaluation & reporting

• Record and monitor the Collective’s activities (output) and their effectiveness (impact) through data collection, surveys, interviews and case studies.
• Report on project progress and update the Wellbeing of Women team regularly.
• Report on project progress to National Lottery at least twice a year with information about the Collective’s outputs and impact along with an expenditure budget for the period
• Work with an external consultant to assess the Collective’s impact annually.

Advocacy

• Work with the Head of Comms and Campaigns to build relationships with key stakeholders, influencers, and organisations aligned with the collective’s mission.
• Monitor news and political developments relevant to the Health Collective’s work.

Benefits

Attractive benefits package including employee discount scheme and cycle to work scheme.

Wellbeing of Women is an equal opportunities employer.

LSE is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive university

Philanthropy and Global Engagement Division (PAGE)

Foundation Partnerships Manager

Salary from £53,204 to £61,301 pa inclusive, with potential to progress to £68,119 pa inclusive of London allowance.

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with significant experience in fundraising successfully from trusts and foundations to join our 100-strong Philanthropy and Global Engagement (PAGE) Division in support of LSE’s strategic fundraising priorities.

For 130 years, LSE’s pioneering research has improved lives, reduced poverty, and expanded the frontiers of human knowledge. The School counts 20 Nobel prize winners among its alumni and staff and 40 international leaders, past and present, across 27 countries. LSE was named ‘University of the Year 2025’ by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, which also ranked it the UK’s top university.

To deliver on our mission of being the leading social science institution with the greatest global impact, LSE has embarked on its largest philanthropic campaign – Shaping the World – aiming to raise at least £750 million from our global community of supporters. We are well on our way to achieving this. With a new President and Vice Chancellor, Larry Kramer, there couldn’t be a better moment to join us.

The Foundation Partnerships Manager role is a pivotal role within the Foundation Partnerships team fundraising at the six- and seven-figure level. You will be responsible for initiating, developing and deepening relationships with a global roster of trusts and foundations in support of LSE’s strategic priorities including in Sustainability and leading trusts and foundations fundraising for at least one Campaign priority. You will be joining a highly collaborative, supportive and successful Foundation Partnerships team.

What we ask of you

• An excellent track record in securing high-level philanthropic income from trusts and foundations, maximising opportunities in working with leadership stakeholders within and external to LSE.

• A high aptitude for complexity, equally able to work with academics in specialised areas as well as to navigate working in a large organisation with multiple internal and external stakeholders.

What you can expect from us

• The opportunity to join a highly successful trusts and foundations fundraising team, working with a global roster of renowned and sector-leading philanthropic trusts and foundations.

• The opportunity to work within a professional and supportive division at a university in the heart of London with an exceptional global brand as it embarks on its largest ever fundraising campaign.

• We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid working, flexible hours, and excellent training and development opportunities.

For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, job description and the person specification.

 If you have any technical queries with applying on the online system, please use the “contact us” links at the bottom of the LSE Jobs page.

Should you have any queries or wish to discuss the role further, please contact Laura Howes, Senior Foundation Partnerships Manager 

The closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday 7th May 2025 (23.59 UK time).

Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.

Today, 12 children and young people will be diagnosed with cancer. We’ll stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time.  

• £32,316
• 35 hours per week
• Permanent
• Hybrid
• London Office (Hybrid variable)
• Closing date: 27th April 
• WC interview date 28th April

Change lives in a life-changing career

When a child or young person is diagnosed with cancer, their whole world can feel like it’s falling apart. Independence is taken and confidence is stolen. Stability no longer exists. The future suddenly feels uncertain.

The impact of cancer on young lives is more than medical. That’s why we exist. Our specialist social workers help children and young people with cancer and their families navigate the emotional and practical impact of cancer. We remove barriers, solve problems and prioritise wellbeing. And we stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time.

We challenge the systems and policies that surround children and young people, we highlight gaps and campaign for change. Because we know what a better future could look like. And we know what we need to do to make that future a reality. We need to push harder, reach further and work smarter. And we need the right people on our team to help us get there. People like you.

About the role

We’re looking for an Executive assistant with excellent organisational skills and a proactive approach to join our CEO Office.

In this role, the successful applicant will provide proactive and efficient administrative support to the Directors of Young Lives vs Cancer. Their responsibilities will include managing complex diaries, coordinating travel and meetings, maintaining documentation systems, and supporting governance and leadership functions. This role is essential in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the senior leadership team, allowing them to focus on delivering the charity’s mission and strategic priorities.

While this position does not involve direct line management, it does require close collaboration with the CEO office and a wide range of individuals in the organisation, acting as a key liaison between the Directors and other stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be highly organised, discreet, and confident in managing sensitive information. Strong communication skills, technological proficiency, and a proactive, problem-solving mindset are essential.

The wider team is collaborative, mission-driven, and committed to creating an inclusive, equitable environment. Their main aim is to deliver impactful support to children and young people facing cancer, and the administrative team plays a crucial role in enabling this by keeping operations running smoothly behind the scenes.

 This role is subject to a criminal record check. In the event of a successful application a basic criminal record check will be completed

What will I be doing?

No two days are the same at Young Lives vs Cancer. So, summarising your ‘day to day’ isn’t easy. Here are some of the main things you’ll be doing, but you’ll find more details in the job description.

• Manage complex diaries and schedules for Directors, coordinating meetings and ensuring timely communication of changes
• Organise travel arrangements and support logistics for Directors.
• Maintain and manage team documentation, files, and resources to ensure accessibility and organisation.
• Coordinate internal and external meetings, including booking rooms, managing virtual platforms, and preparing documentation.
• Support the Executive Assistant to the CEO with task delegation, project coordination, and communication across leadership.
• Process expense claims, invoices, and credit card returns for Directors in a timely and accurate manner.
• Organise team away days and events, across different Directorates.

What do I need? 

Diverse perspectives and unique skillsets are at the heart of Young Lives vs Cancer. If you're passionate about making a positive impact and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet the criteria and person specification fully. Your potential is what matters most to us, and we’re committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment to help you develop.

The key skills we’re looking for in this role are:

• Proven experience as a PA, Team Assistant, or similar administrative role preferred.
• Used to operating with high levels of professional integrity with trusted ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive organisational information
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and busy diaries
• Confident using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and virtual meeting platforms like Microsoft Teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for working with senior staff and stakeholders
• High attention to detail when preparing documents and tracking tasks.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism.
• A team player who is flexible and can adapt to changing needs.

What will I gain?

For people to reach their full potential, they need the right environment. As a member of Team Young Lives, you’ll be made to feel supported, valued and appreciated. Here’s how we do it:

• Flexible working: we’re open to working hours outside of 9 - 5 and we can talk through your flexibility requirements at interview stage
• Wellbeing days: four days a year to do what works for you – from catching up on training to going for a walk
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Great family/caring leave entitlements
• Enhanced pension
• Access to our employee savings scheme

To find out more about our benefits package, have a look on our website.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At Young Lives vs Cancer, we recognise that opportunities for too many people remain a condition of their sex, ethnicity, class, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation – or a combination. This has never been acceptable to us as an organisation. We don’t just accept difference, we value it, celebrate it, nurture it and we thrive because of it.

We’re on a journey to be reflective of the diverse children, young people and families we support. We know we aren’t there yet, and we’re passionately committed to taking actions and making changes to be a truly diverse, inclusive and equitable organisation. This includes taking anti-oppressive action and removing barriers in our recruitment practices. We particularly welcome applications from members of minoritised communities. Our Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging strategy will tell you more.

We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. CVs can be uploaded, but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to fully complete the work history sections of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly and objectively.

Accessibility

We’re committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always aim to be as accommodating as possible.Please let us know in your application form of any adjustments or access requirements we could make to help you with the application process and interview.

About you

You will be a policy, campaigns and public affairs professional with a passion for change and social justice. You will have good working knowledge of the policy and political landscape. You will have experience of developing policy and research which helps to bring about change. Self-motivation, planning, and ability to respond quickly to a changing external environment, will be at the heart of your approach. You’ll have a strong sense of purpose to bring about change that improves carers’ lives and will be results driven. Collaboration internally and externally will be important to you. 

About the role

The Policy and Public Affairs team is responsible for Carers UK’s policy, media, campaigns, research, public affairs and media functions, working with our colleagues in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. We are a small team carrying out the full range of public affairs activity, from raising awareness of caring through public campaigns and in the media, to influencing Parliament, Government and wider stakeholders through new research, policy expertise and our campaigning work.

This role plays a vital part in delivering the charity’s core aims to make life better for carers by:

• Contributing to Carers UK's policy and campaigns function in the development and dissemination of policy and supporting key projects to maintain and improve the reputation of the organisation.
• Monitoring, highlighting, and analysing key policy developments by the UK Government and other public bodies regarding their potential impact on carers.
• Liaising and building strong working relationships across the organisation to help deliver the policy and public affairs team’s objectives.
• Ensuring that Carers UK effectively communicates its purpose, policy, and campaigns to achieve change, helping to build the carers movement.
• Having responsibility for aspects of the organisations work and being involved in the full range of Carers UK’s policy, public affairs, and campaigns activities.

About us

Carers UK’s vision is to create a society that recognises, values and supports carers. As the leading national charity for unpaid carers, we exist to make life better for carers, however caring affects them. Our support, advice, information and campaigning work are now needed more than ever, as unpaid carers are providing more and more care, adversely impacting on their own health and wellbeing.

Diversity and inclusion

Carers UK is committed to becoming a diverse and truly inclusive organisation. We strive to create a workplace where our colleagues and volunteers can truly be themselves and feel like they belong and constantly seek to ensure all voices are heard.

To embrace this culture of diversity, our employee and volunteer recruitment should reflect our stakeholders and the society that we serve and support, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, physical abilities, disabilities or religious practices. We value individual diversity and are actively building diverse teams here at Carers UK and value our colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds.

As a membership charity for carers, we particularly seek employees and volunteers with a real understanding of the issues faced by carers. Reasonable adjustments can be made to the process and role dependent on the needs of the applicant.

At Carers UK we want our application process to be as accessible as possible. If you need any adjustments to apply please email the recruitment team to discuss.

The closing date for applications is 5pm, Monday 28 April 2025

Carers UK anonymises all applications prior to shortlisting.

Carers UK reserves the right to appoint at any stage, should an outstanding candidate emerge.

Carers UK are actively interviewing as we receive applications.

Carers UK may carry out online and social media checks as well as seek references before a formal offer is made.

Seeking a purposeful career change? Start on your transformative journey with the On Purpose Associate Programme, offering a unique opportunity for mid-career professionals to transition into impactful work. This paid, year-long leadership programme is designed for those ready to pivot their professional journey towards creating a regenerative, equitable and just future.

Key info:

• Based in London, UK

• Full-time (4.5 days at placement & one half day training weekly)

• £27,010 per annum salary 

• Programme dates: October 2025 - September 2026 (49 weeks)

About On Purpose:

On Purpose is tackling the greatest challenge of our time: transforming our economy from profit to purpose. Our leadership programmes develop people who will play their part in this transformation.

Together, we learn to see a different future and take action towards realising it in the organisations we work in. Our programmes seed a vibrant community who care, inspire, challenge and support one another as we make this transformation a reality.

Programme summary:

• Two 6 month placements:

Through work placements with leading purpose-driven organisations, you'll gain hands-on experience tackling pressing social and environmental issues. Some of our current partners include Better Society Capital, Save the Children, BAFTA and Sustainable Ventures.

• Expert-led learning:

Our intensive Learning & Development programme involves weekly in-person sessions led by experts from across sectors. This blend of professional training and academic rigour equips you with the skills, knowledge and mindset to lead organisational and systemic change. 

• 1-2-1 mentoring & coaching:

Receive support through fortnightly mentoring sessions and quarterly executive coaching, fostering both your personal and professional growth.

• Join a supportive, impactful community:

You’ll be part of a tight-knit cohort of 20 Associates, participating in training sessions every Friday afternoon together. You’ll also join the wider On Purpose community, connecting with a global, influential network of impact-driven professionals offering life-long inspiration, collaboration and opportunities.

Benefits:

• Earn while you learn: On Purpose stands out by offering a paid learning and training opportunity, saving you significant costs compared to paying for other leadership programmes or MBAs, all the while offering extensive learning and development.

• Develop your ability to make an impact: Equip yourself with the skills and insights needed to drive meaningful change. You’ll join nearly 1000 purpose-driven alumni who are leading transformative change worldwide in all parts of the system, with 92% currently working in the impact sector.

• Unlock purpose-driven career opportunities: Our Associates have moved into a whole range of sustainability jobs and social impact roles, ranging from CEOs of social enterprises to leadership positions within traditional companies driving change from within. We have a former music label business owner now the CEO of Hubbub, a former Consultant now Director of Impact at B Lab UK and a former civil servant now Climate Lead at Ellen MacArthur Foundation. 

• Standard UK holiday allowance

• A 3-day residential (all expenses paid)

Who we’re looking for:

This programme is ideal for:

• Individuals seeking a career change into the environment and social impact sector.

• Individuals already in the impact sector who want to develop new skills, have the opportunity to work in more commercial organisations, or to join an engaged network of people who share your values and are working toward the same goal. 

Specific sector or industry experience is not important. We’re looking for talented people from diverse industries who have a determination to bring their skills and experience to purpose-driven projects and to driving systemic change. We seek ambitious individuals with:

• A minimum of three years full-time professional experience

• The right to work in the UK for the full duration of the programme

• Fluency in English 

• Office environment experience 

• Skills in project management, stakeholder engagement, adaptability, interpersonal communication, problem-solving, quantitative analysis and strategic thinking.

• Excitement and commitment towards building a career that helps transform our economy from profit to purpose.

Diversity and Inclusion:

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences and those who are often under-represented in the impact sector, including but not limited to individuals with disabilities and those from diverse ethnic, gender identities, sexualities, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds.

How to apply:

• Read our Associate Programme brochure for more information.

• Register your interest via our website to receive a link to your online application form.

• Closing date for applications: Monday 19 May, 9:00 am (BST).

• Interviews will be held in mid-late June.

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Specialist Support Worker to join our Mental Health service in Ealing.
£28,500.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week.

Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
Our benefits include:
* Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
* Free DBS (take this out if BSW advert)
* Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
* Fully paid induction programme and further training
* ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
* Healthcare Cashplan through our partner Healthshield

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
Specialist Support Workers within Look Ahead are required to have either an extra dimension of experience or a higher qualification level as determined relevant for the particular post.

This role is set for 9-month, ending on 12 January 2026, with the possibility of extension.

The Specialist Support Worker role involves early shifts (8:00-16:00) and late shifts (14:00-22:00) throughout the week, including some weekends each month.

What you'll do:
- Building supportive, trusting relationships with young people and creating a positive atmosphere
- Carrying out holistic assessments which incorporate relevant statutory referral information
- Conducting regular key work sessions that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals
- Create support plans for providing appropriate services based on on-going assessment and reflecting the services and resources available to support young people in their journey
- Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks within an attitude of 'positive risk taking
- Supporting young people to access relevant services and empower them to self-manage their medication through informed consent and decision making
- Undertake support work in partnership with external stakeholders to compliment their interventions
- Developing productive relationships with partner organisations to improve service outcomes
- Demonstrate strong commitment to the functioning of the staff team and to support colleagues in providing a high level of service and safety t0 customers

About you:
- Ability to advocate for young people in different professional and community spaces
- Values working collaboratively with young people to ensure the service best meets their needs.
- An understanding of peoples' contexts and how this might be impacting them their lives and mental health
- Cultural awareness and respect for the many different ways a person might make sense of their experiences and distress.
- We welcome applications from people with lived experience of some of the challenges that this service aims to support with for example, mental health difficulties.
- Plans and encourages involvement in local activities.
- Approachable and open behaviour
- Recognises the value of both 1:1 working with young people and the importance of working as part of a group or team

What you'll bring:

Essential:
- Up to NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent or experience supporting young people or people experiencing mental health challenges.
- Specialist knowledge relevant to supporting young people with a Mental Health diagnosis.

Desirable:
- Experience of working in a complex mental health environment
- Demonstrable experience of trauma-informed practice

About us:

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
* We focus on Excellence and innovation.
* We are Caring and Compassionate.
* We are Inclusive and Trusted.
* We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

Please see our website for full Job description

Following the return of our co-founder Becca Dean MBE as CEO, we're excited to be recruiting for several new roles as we move into the next chapter of our journey. Having recently celebrated our 12th birthday, we're more determined than ever to reach even more girls and young women, and we’re building a brilliant team to help us do just that. If you're passionate about empowering the next generation, we’d love to hear from you.

THE ROLE

This role at The Girls’ Network, will be responsible for overseeing the charity’s finance, operations, HR, governance, and compliance functions. As a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT), you will play a key role in shaping the organisation’s strategic direction and ensuring its long-term sustainability. You’ll provide expert advice to the CEO and Board, lead on business planning and risk management, and manage the Finance and Operations team to deliver efficient, high-quality internal systems and support. With a focus on continuous improvement, equity, and organisational effectiveness, this role is essential to helping The Girls’ Network grow its impact and support more girls to achieve their ambitions.

Key Activities

Leadership and Governance

• Support the organisation in reviewing and implementing improved systems and processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• As a Senior Management Team (SMT) member, take a leading role in The Girls' Network's strategic and operational leadership.
• Provide expert support and guidance to the CEO on legal and governance duties as a charity.
• Work with the CEO and Chair of Finance and Audit Committee to set agendas and lead on producing papers for the quarterly Finance, Audit and Risk Committee meetings and contribute to Board papers.
• Responsible for management of the organisational risk register.
• Lead the annual business planning and reporting cycle.
• Act as lead advisor for legal compliance, managing external legal advice as needed.
• Line manage, support, and develop the Finance and Operations team.
• Represent The Girls’ Network at external events and collaborating with key stakeholders.

Finance

• Ensure consistent delivery and quality of finance operations, including transactions processing, management accounts, budgets, and annual accounts.
• Lead on the financial aspects of fundraising, contract management, and funder reporting.
• Oversee statutory accounts, ensuring compliance with charity and accounting standards.
• Maintain internal controls to protect assets, prevent fraud, and ensure business continuity.

Human Resources and Working Practices

• Review HR function and establish appropriate in-house or outsourced support as required.
• Manage HR issues with internal or external advisors as needed.
• Ensure the quality and consistency of HR processes, including recruitment, induction, payroll, pensions, and staff training and development.
• Lead on the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) work plan in collaboration with SMT and staff groups.
• Have oversight of policy development and implementation related to The Girls’ Network operations.

IT, Facilities, and Business Support

• Oversee CRM and digital platforms to ensure effective data management and operational efficiency.
• Oversee information management strategy, ensuring compliance with GDPR and data security.
• Ensure IT infrastructure and support services are fit for purpose, working with the Office Manager and outsourced providers.
• Manage office operations, including facilities, leases, and contract reviews.
• Ensure active management and periodic review of support contracts across HR, IT, and Facilities.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE

Essential skills, knowledge and attributes

• Senior management experience, contributing to strategic leadership.
• Significant experience in staff management and development.
• Proven ability to manage and monitor budgets (£1m+ desirable).
• Strong track record of delivering objectives efficiently.

Desirable skills, knowledge and attributes

• Experience in digital transformation and optimising digital platforms for operational effectiveness.
• Experience in a similar role in a charity or not-for-profit organisation.
• Understanding of good charity governance.
• Experience in investment management.
• Knowledge of charity funding, bidding, and reporting.
• HR management experience.
• Portfolio management

Skills & Attributes

• Strategic thinker with a collaborative working style.
• Strong financial acumen, with advanced skills in MS Excel, Word, and finance software (Xero desirable).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexible, creative, and solutions-focused.
• Understanding of issues facing young women from the least advantaged backgrounds.
• Commitment to The Girls' Network values and equity, diversity, and inclusion principles.

At The Girls' Network, we value and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly those underrepresented in our sector.

Please visit our website for the candidate pack and details on how to apply.

Following the return of our co-founder Becca Dean MBE as CEO, we're excited to be recruiting for several new roles as we move into the next chapter of our journey. Having recently celebrated our 12th birthday, we're more determined than ever to reach even more girls and young women, and we’re building a brilliant team to help us do just that. If you're passionate about empowering the next generation, we’d love to hear from you.

THE ROLE

This is a senior leadership role at The Girls’ Network with strategic and operational responsibility for the successful delivery of our mentoring and ambassador programmes. You will lead a geographically dispersed, home-based programme team, ensuring high-quality, girl-centred delivery that meets our organisational goals and supports our long-term impact. As the charity’s Safeguarding Lead, you’ll oversee safeguarding strategy and decision-making, and play a vital role in championing best practice across the organisation. You’ll also be accountable for the mentor journey - from recruitment and engagement to retention, and act as our in-house expert on mentoring and impactful interventions for girls and young women. With a strong focus on continuous improvement, innovation, and data-driven decision making, this role is key to shaping and evolving our programme offer to meet the needs of the girls we serve.

Key Activities

Programme Delivery

• Operational ownership and accountability for the successful delivery of The Girls’ Network programmes, in line with our strategic aims and operational targets.
• Ownership and accountability for operational safeguarding decision-making in relation to programme delivery.
• Leadership of implementation and compliance of processes and procedures in the programme team, to ensure best practice, quality and consistency.
• Be accountable for our volunteer mentor community, including the mentor experience, engagement and retention. Ownership of our mentor recruitment retention strategy and ongoing activity.
• The organisation’s subject matter expert in relation to mentoring programmes and impactful interventions for girls and young women more widely, to inform the work we do.
• Ownership of data utilisation for effective ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the programme, to inform continuous improvement and progress to enable reporting to key stakeholders, including the CEO and trustee board.
• Oversight of the Ambassador Programme, including developments and enhancements to our delivery, in line with our strategy. This includes improved integration of the ambassador community to the rest of our programmes, enabling wider participation and great long-term impact.

Design and Development

• Develop and implement the programme’s operational delivery plan, in line with broader strategic objectives.
• Introduce an effective way of making iterative programmatic changes to enable continuous improvement and ensure we deliver a programme of consistently high quality, that remains current and flexes to the needs of the girls we support.
• Ensure a girl-centred approach to all programme delivery and development.
• Work closely with the Fundraising team to align partnership activities, managing high profile relationships relevant to the programme and identifying opportunities for joint-working and income generation.
• Identify needs and opportunities for innovation and growth and pilot new programme elements to deliver impact and, when appropriate, revenue

Team Leadership

• Effective leadership and direction of a programme team who are entirely home-based and widely geographically dispersed.
• Line management of senior members of the programme delivery team, the Programme Co-ordinator and MERL Manager.
• Foster a team environment in-keeping with our organisational values.
• Ownership of the professional development of programme delivery team members. This includes enabling new members of the team to have the tools to deliver effectively, as well as the ongoing development of existing staff.
• Ownership of recruitment of programme team roles, with support from the People & Culture Manager.

Safeguarding

• Named Safeguarding Lead for the charity with ultimate accountability for Safeguarding decisions.
• Working with Safeguarding Officers, ensure policies are kept up-to-date and reflect best practice.
• Review any key training and material, especially that which is shared externally.
• Ensure all staff and trustees undergo the appropriate training needed to meet their safeguarding responsibilities.
• Overall responsibility for the safeguarding phone, and any rota established for this.
• Management and training.

Wider organisational objectives

• Advocate and promote The Girls’ Network at every opportunity - for example, through local media, PR activities and social media.
• Build relationships across the organisation and outside it, always embodying and role-modelling the charity’s strategic direction and key messages.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE

Essential skills, knowledge and attributes

• Someone who embodies The Girls’ Network values and can provide inclusive, supportive and effective programme and team leadership.
• A high-performing senior manager of programmes, people and projects.
• Demonstrable experience of effectively managing, motivating and developing a diverse, home-based team.
• Highly proficient in operationalising strategy, with proven impact, including undertaking piloting new approaches and adapting delivery to drive improvement.
• Someone who is comfortable with change as we develop and adapt our programmes and target operating model, moving towards the aims of longer-term strategy, which may mean some flex in the roles and responsibilities of the programme team.
• Experience of successfully growing, developing and maintaining a portfolio of programmes either in a charity, education, or comparable setting.
• A highly effective communicator, both in-person and in writing, capable of representing The Girls’ Network in a variety of settings and with a variety of stakeholders, including those in very senior positions.
• Experience of managing budgets and reporting against expenditure.

Please visit our website for the Candidate Pack and details on how to apply.

Transparency International (UK) are looking for a Programme Officer.

As a Programme Officer, you will be responsible for supporting and enabling the International Programmes at TI-UK (TI Defence and Security and Global Health) to operate efficiently and effectively, by delivering timely, consistent, rigorous operational support and programme administration as needed.

The Programme Officer will report to, work closely with, and receive guidance from the Project Manager to deliver the work effectively within the International Programmes.

What will I be doing?

• Compile and draft programme documentation for internal review, including preparing quarterly and annual progress reports, as well as monthly updates for donors.
• Support the Project Manager in monitoring reporting updates from Chapter partners across West and North Africa, and providing Chapter partners programmatic support as needed.
• Assist team members in identifying, tracking, and reporting on results across international programmes, ensuring all information is accurately compiled and stored in a designated location.
• Work flexibly to maintain the efficient delivery of team priorities by undertaking tasks under the guidance of team members/leads, such as supporting where needed with recruitment and onboarding, organising team meetings, and other ad-hoc programme requirements.
• Provide extensive support to fundraising colleagues at TI-UK and International Programmes by conducting research, and/or mapping of fundraising opportunities, compiling insights from past project learnings and impact evaluations, and drafting fundraising proposals as required, under the guidance of team leads.
• Compiling and maintaining a dedicated fundraising kit for the International Programmes, with support from the Project Manager and relevant fundraising colleagues.

Is the job for me?

To be successful in the role you will have a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Social Sciences, International Development, Management/Business, or related fields.

You will also have some experience and/or proven aptitude and ability to learn quickly in the following professional areas:

• Programme management, project management and/or administration;
• Compiling, following, and managing budgets;
• Coordinating and tracking operational workplans;
• Good initiative and attention to detail
• Conducting fundraising research and compiling insights, drafting fundraising proposals;
• Good communications skills to allow you to work closely with and supporting both colleagues across a diverse team and external stakeholders.

Why TI-UK?

Transparency International is a global movement sharing one vision: a world in which government politics, business and the daily lives of people are free of corruption. Transparency International UK is the UK national chapter of this movement. We work with the UK and devolved governments, parliamentarians, civil society and the private sector to tackle corruption at home, addressing the UK’s global corruption footprint and helping multinational companies prevent corruption by operating with integrity. We are also home to two major global programmes tackling corruption in the Defence and Security and the Global Health sectors on behalf of the wider Transparency International movement.

What can you expect from us?

A collaborative, flexible and friendly working environment where you will be provided with:

• A competitive salary for our sector
• Up to 6% contributory pension
• A 35-hour working week for full-time roles with flexibility to support your work/life balance. Our approach to blended working allows you to benefit from regular connection and collaboration. You can also request a formal change to your working pattern and work location. 
• Generous annual leave: 28 days plus statutory public / bank holidays as well as a gifted winter holiday break of three to four days each December
• Enhanced leave beyond statutory requirements to support your parental or caring responsibilities
• Family friendly policies
• Additional leave to support your volunteering or community service
• Aviva Smarthealth to support your physical, mental & financial health.
• Training and Development related to your role
• Season ticket loan/ Cycle to work scheme

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Waking Night Support Worker to join our Mental Health service in Ealing.
£20,514.00 per annum, working 30 hours per week.

Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
Our benefits include:
* Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
* Free DBS (take this out if BSW advert)
* Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
* Fully paid induction programme and further training
* ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
* Healthcare Cashplan through our partner Healthshield

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
Oaklands & St Kilda is a pair of 6 unit supported accommodation mental health rehab services working with young people between the ages of 18-25 who may have experienced a mental health related hospital admission to gain and develop skills for future independent living. The service will support individuals transitioning from Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services to Adult services.

This role consists of three weekly shifts from 22:00 to 08:00, with double cover for each shift.

What you'll do:
- Building supportive, trusting relationships with young people and creating a positive atmosphere
- Working proactively with other members of the team to handle the service caseload and administrative responsibilities
- Conducting key work sessions as required, that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals
- Co-producing ongoing assessment and management of risks in collaboration with young people with an attitude of 'positive risk taking'
- Providing support with daily living activities, including practical assistance to support young people s to independent living e.g. budgeting, cooking, establishing a night time routine
- Supporting young people to maintain a healthy environment and where appropriate assisting them to clean their accommodation and maintain good personal hygiene
- Assisting in the recording and reporting of customer incidents

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead

About you:
- Ability to advocate for young people in different professional and community spaces
- Values working collaboratively with young people to ensure the service best meets their needs.
- An understanding of peoples' contexts and how this might be impacting them their lives and mental health
- Cultural awareness and respect for the many different ways a person might make sense of their experiences and distress.
- We welcome applications from people with lived experience of some of the challenges that this service aims to support with for example, mental health difficulties.
- Plans and encourages involvement in local activities.
- Approachable and open behaviour
- Recognises the value of both 1:1 working with young people and the importance of working working as part of a group or team
- Confident in the completion of regular paperwork and is well organised

Essential:
- Up to NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent or experience supporting young people or people experiencing mental health challenges.

Desirable:
- Experience working in complex mental health environments

About us:

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
* We focus on Excellence and innovation.
* We are Caring and Compassionate.
* We are Inclusive and Trusted.
* We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

Please see our website for full Job description

We are Living Streets, the UK charity for everyday walking.

We want to create a nation where walking is the natural choice for everyday, local journeys; free from congested roads and pollution, reducing the risk of preventable illnesses and social isolation. We want to achieve a better walking environment and to inspire people of all generations to walk and wheel more.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team as our Fundraising Officer.

The postholder will be responsible for delivering voluntary income targets by securing gifts from individuals (including major donors and legators) and corporates.

You will be a results-driven, highly organised team player who has experience in successfully researching opportunities for income generation, developing proposals and engagement activities across a range of sources, and cultivating supporters with the flexibility to respond to changing fundraising trends.

Living Streets is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk; and expects all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be subject to background and criminal records checks as relevant to the job role.

Closing date: 30/04/2025 (11:59pm)

Interviews: 14/05/2025

CVs will not be accepted.

We are Living Streets, the UK charity for everyday walking.

We want to create a nation where walking is the natural choice for everyday, local journeys; free from congested roads and pollution, reducing the risk of preventable illnesses and social isolation. We want to achieve a better walking environment and to inspire people of all generations to walk and wheel more.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team as our Marketing Assistant.

You will be responsible for administrating the Expressions of Interest (EOI) from schools wanting to take part in WOW – our walk to school challenge.

Working closely with a small marketing team, you will support the implementation of marketing plans for Living Streets and our trading subsidiary.

This role will suit someone who enjoys working as part of a team to deliver ambitious targets. You will have strong administrative skills; a passion for walking and wheeling; and be confident in putting forward fresh ideas to support our marketing activity.

Living Streets is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk; and expects all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be subject to background and criminal records checks as relevant to the job role. 

Closing date: 30/04/2025 (11:59pm)

Interviews: 15/05/2025

CVs will not be accepted.

We are Living Streets, the UK charity for everyday walking.

We want to create a nation where walking is the natural choice for everyday, local journeys; free from congested roads and pollution, reducing the risk of preventable illnesses and social isolation. We want to achieve a better walking environment and to inspire people of all generations to walk and wheel more.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team as our Marketing Manager.

The postholder will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive marketing strategies for Living Streets and our trading subsidiary.

A key focus will be identifying schools to participate in WOW – our walk to school challenge for primary schools.

You will also develop and implement marketing strategies for our other products and audiences, including workplaces, early years and universities.

Being organised and collaborative, you will have an excellent understanding of marketing and strong relationship building skills. 

Living Streets is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk; and expects all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be subject to background and criminal records checks as relevant to the job role.

Closing date: 30/04/2025 (11:59pm)

Interviews: 13/05/2025

CVs will not be accepted.