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Job title: Female Peer Support Worker – Casual Contract
Responsible to: Lived Experience & Community Development Manager
Rate: £13.15 per hour
Hours: Up to 37.5 hours per week - Ad Hoc Hours on a as and when basis to cover team absences
Contract type: Casual
Location: East London
We are seeking a Female Peer Support Worker to provide support and recovery guidance to individuals experiencing common and severe mental health problems.
About Mind in the City, Hackney and Waltham Forest:
We are a multi-disciplinary provider of specialist mental health services and a part of the Mind Federation.
We promote both recovery from ill health for people with recurrent and enduring mental health difficulties and early intervention for those at risk of developing mental health issues, or who struggle with common mental health conditions.
We currently support around 5,000 people a year through a variety of services focusing on psychological, social, economic and workplace wellbeing, and support minoritised communities.
Our values are:
Working with Mind CHWF means you’ll be part of a dedicated, passionate, and professional workforce who cares about the work they do and make a real difference to the lives of the people in the City of London, Hackney, and Waltham Forest.
Our values are:
Connected: Creating a compassionate and supportive community.
Fair: We strive for equity- no-one's needs should go unmet.
Brave: We walk with people, offering help by doing what works - proven or new
We are committed to actively becoming anti-racist in everything we do. This is a critical priority for Mind CHWF. We embrace diversity and understand that being an inclusive organisation that recognises different perspectives, will enable us to provide excellent services.
We are committed to ensuring all our employees are treated fairly and equitably at work and promoting equity in physical and mental health for all.
Those with lived experience of Mental Health are encouraged to apply.
Value-based Recruitment:
We know that for various reasons, not everybody who can successfully perform in a role, performs their best under traditional interview/selection procedures. We are therefore seeking ways to breakdown further barriers in our recruitment & selection process.
Shorted-listed candidates will be provided with some questions to help them prepare for the interview.
How to apply:
The closing date is by 25th April 2025 at 23:59, however, please do not delay applying as this advert may close before the stated deadline if we find a suitable applicant for the role.
We are a disability confident employer. All applicants with a disability, who meet the minimum essential short-listing criteria are guaranteed an interview. If this applies to you, please let us know in your application.
Your privacy and the security of your data is our top priority. Please take a moment to read through our applicant’s privacy notice.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you a fundraiser looking for your next career move?
Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity (GOSH) are hiring for two Senior Fundraising Executives to join our direct dialogue team. One is a brand-new position and the other has come up following an internal move.
Our dialogue team work with a range of different agencies to deliver our face to face fundraising campaigns. These campaigns help fundraise to change children’s lives every single day.
These roles are known internally as Senior Individual Giving Executive – Direct Dialogue.
Salary
The salary for this position is £36,654 per annum and we operate a hybrid working model of a minimum of 2 days per week in the office.
In line with our EDI strategy and Total Reward policy, we calculate our salaries based on benchmarking data across the charity sector. To ensure fairness for existing staff and new joiners, we do not offer salaries above the advertised rate.
Key Responsibilities
This is a varied role encompassing:
- Campaign management for rolling fundraising activities.
- Defining campaign briefs and working closely with the Senior Management to deliver campaigns across door to door, private site, and street
- Managing relationships with third party agencies.
- Utilising data analytics to create reports and insights across all dialogue activity.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Previous project management experience, ideally within fundraising.
- Advanced Excel skills with the ability to do v-lookups, pivot tables and manipulate data.
- Relationship management experience.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Exrerience working within the charity sector is beneficial for this role, but not essential.
We are Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity. We stop at nothing to help give seriously ill children childhoods that are fuller, funner and longer.
Harris Hill are partnering with a fantastic charity, passionate about building better futures for people working in horticulture, in their search for a Caseworker based in London/SouthEast.
The Casework Team deliver help services which include advice, information and support for people working across horticulture. The team provide generalist advice across areas such as social care, health, benefits, housing and employment, often having an area of speciality.
Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
- Experience undertaking comprehensive holistic assessments across outcome areas of health, wellbeing, self-care, housing, money, family, relationships, safety and crime
- Experience of measuring the impact of interventions delivered
- Experience of delivering advice to people, across areas of employment, money confidence, housing, social care, benefits and health systems
- Experience in delivering a telephone helpline or advice service in the community or on occasion in service users homes
- Experience of scrutinising complex information to produce concise reports, comprehensive case records and high-quality casework and associated correspondence
- Highly developed communication skills including, discretion and capacity to deal efficiently, and effectively with people experiencing traumatic or difficult circumstances and/or from different cultural backgrounds
- Experience of using interpersonal skills, including active listening and questioning skills to understand the needs of others, causal issues to inform case management plans
- Ability to interact and network with line managers, colleagues, volunteers, partner organisations, external agencies and service users
- Ability to work flexibly across geographical regions as required
CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis, so if this sounds like you, then please do get in touch for more information ASAP!
Please note, only successful candidates will be contacted with further information.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
Charity People is delighted to have partnered with the incredible team at Future Dreams to find a new Corporate Partnerships Manager to join their ambitious and creative team, and take corporate partnerships to the next level.
Future Dreams is a pioneering breast cancer charity committed to delivering psychological, practical and emotional support to those diagnosed with the disease throughout the UK. They raise awareness of the importance of early detection and diagnosis through breast health masterclasses, equipping individuals, institutions and corporates with knowledge of signs and symptoms of breast cancer. Their work also funds groundbreaking research into secondary breast cancer, pushing the boundaries of innovation in breast cancer care and prevention.
At the heart of the mission is Future Dreams House in Kings Cross, the UK's only dedicated breast cancer support centre, offering nationwide assistance both in person and online through a comprehensive programme of support services, community meet-ups and 1-2-1 sessions with specialist breast care nurses, counsellors and therapists.
Our VISION
Nobody should face breast cancer alone or without hope
Our Mission
To offer wide range of in-person and online services providing practical, emotional and psychological support for those diagnosed with breast cancer, fund vital secondary breast cancer research, and promote breast health awareness.
This permanent role is based in their incredible Future Dreams House, Kings Cross and comes with a brilliant package:
- Salary of £40,000-45,000
- 25 days holiday, three additional days during over Christmas and New Year and one faith day.
- Annual eye checks for all employees and annual mammograms for all employees over the age of 40
- Supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Office lunch and employee wellbeing classes
About The Role
Corporate partnerships are thriving at Future Dreams, and clearly demonstrate the huge potential for growth. They are currently working with some of the worlds leading brands, including Monsoon, Next, Victoria's Secret and Estee Lauder.
It is a dynamic and high-impact role focused on developing and managing corporate partnerships that support Future Dreams' mission. You will lead on identifying and engaging potential new partners, creating compelling proposals, and designing campaigns to drive corporate donations. As the primary point of contact for corporate partners, you'll build strong, lasting relationships, ensuring support is recognised and maximised through ongoing communication and tailored engagement. The role also involves negotiating sponsorship and cause-related marketing opportunities, delivering against fundraising targets, and closely monitoring partnership performance.
With a focus on innovation and doing things differently, you'll stay ahead of corporate fundraising trends and continually refine our offer to ensure growth, sustainability and long-term impact.
To apply for this role you will bring:
- A proven track record in corporate fundraising or business development, ideally within the charity sector
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Skilled negotiator with the ability to influence and inspire
- Experience leading pitches and delivering impactful presentations
- Creative and strategic thinker with a flair for proposal writing
- Highly organised and self-motivated
- Passion about Future Dreams' mission and values
If this role inspires you to make that next move in your career, and take on this wonderful role at Future Dreams please get in touch with Kevin at Charity People to find out more details and request a full job pack.
Timings
Closing Date for Applications: Midday Monday 28th April
First Stage Interview Friday 2nd May
Second Stage Interview w/c 6th May
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Head of Children and Young People’s Services, to join an ambitious healthcare charity based in Leatherhead.
As Head of Children and Young People’s Services, you will be lead, manage and develop the services in this area, providing overarching leadership, and management.
The Head of the department needs to monitor the needs of the service, and where possible find creative and innovative ways to develop the service and address growing and changing needs. Key responsibilities include leading on the delivery of outputs and outcomes of a number of grant funded services, planning and managing the departmental budget for the Children and Young People’s Service and regular reporting to Surrey County Council, Services Committee, Trustee Board, and funders as required. You will work to support and supervise the team of staff and volunteers and provide information, support and advice for children and their families /carers.
The successful candidate will be an outstanding individual who is passionate about providing high-quality care and support for children and young people, and who can lead and manage with strategic vision and operational excellence. Extensive experience of working with children, young people and families that has included the overarching responsibility for Safeguarding children and young people is crucial, as is a strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks and best practices. The ability to travel extensively throughout Surrey is a must.
If you’re looking to join a well-established and impactful charity who work to help people live full and independent lives, then please do get in touch ASAP!
Please note, only successful candidates will be contacted with further information.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
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Responsible To:
CEO
Responsible For:
The strategic and day-to-day management of the UR4Driving project, including supervision of the UR4Driving team, oversight of service delivery, and engagement with project partners and stakeholders.
Contractual Hours:
35 hours per week (5 days a week) primarily office based
Contract:
Permanent
Salary Level (Per Annum):
Salary in the region of £40,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Annual Leave Entitlement:
25 days (Public Holidays excluded)
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About The Upper Room
The Upper Room is a frontline, community-based charity in Shepherd’s Bush, West London, dedicated to supporting vulnerable individuals facing homelessness, poverty, and social exclusion. Through a holistic range of services—including hot, nutritious meals, skills training, and tailored support—we help people take practical steps towards greater independence, stability, and wellbeing.
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Purpose of the Role
UR4Driving is one of The Upper Room’s key projects, designed to support ex-offenders and young people at risk of criminal involvement. By offering structured support to gain a driving licence, the programme helps individuals rebuild confidence, develop self-discipline, and create new opportunities—ultimately reducing the risk of reoffending and encouraging long-term positive change.
The Project Manager will lead the delivery and development of UR4Driving, overseeing its day-to-day operations, strategic direction, financial management, and team supervision.
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Key Responsibilities
- Promote and publicise the UR4Driving project; manage referral partner relationships and represent the project at relevant meetings across London, including in prisons and probation settings.
- Conduct service user inductions and ensure motivational group sessions are delivered, working with internal and external facilitators.
- Oversee all project administration, including attendance monitoring, driving test bookings, volunteer expenses, and service user case records.
- Identify barriers to progression for service users and facilitate support or referrals as appropriate.
- Manage the project budget in line with financial procedures, including petty cash and invoice approvals.
- Source and oversee driving instructors, ensuring quality, alignment with TUR values, and timely progress updates.
- Work with the Chief Executive and Finance Officer to ensure project spend remains within budget.
- Support fundraising efforts by providing project data, stories, and insights.
- Monitor service user progress and track outcomes post-engagement, maintaining accurate records.
- Contribute to the evaluation and reporting processes, including quarterly and annual reports.
- Maintain up-to-date stock and resources within budget.
- Line manage the UR4Driving Co-ordinator, providing support, guidance, and supervision.
- Uphold organisational policies, especially those related to safeguarding, data protection, equality and diversity, health and safety, and lone working.
- Attend relevant training, meetings, and occasional evening/weekend events (TOIL offered).
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Person Specification
Experience & Abilities
- Proven experience delivering structured programmes or training for socially excluded groups, ideally ex-offenders.
- Confident delivering motivational sessions and one-to-one support.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills.
- Comfortable managing budgets and financial processes.
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries while building positive relationships.
- Experience working with external partners and stakeholders across sectors.
Qualifications
- Educated to NVQ Level 3 or above (desirable).
- IAG or relevant advisory/support qualification (desirable).
Knowledge & Skills
- Understanding of the barriers faced by ex-offenders and relevant legislation (e.g. Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974).
- Familiarity with resettlement pathways and their practical applications.
- Proficiency in MS Office and experience using databases and reporting tools.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to engage and motivate a wide range of audiences.
- Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusive practice.
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Application Instructions
Please forward your CV with a succinct, introductory covering letter outlining your motivation and suitability for the role (letter to be no more than 500 words). If you would like an informal conversation before applying, please let us know.
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Interview Process
The recruitment process will involve two stages:
- First Round: A panel interview focusing on your experience, skills, and motivation for applying.
- Second Round (if shortlisted): You’ll be invited to deliver a short presentation on a related topic, followed by a more in-depth discussion with the panel.
Full details of the presentation brief and format will be provided in advance to shortlisted candidates.
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Timeline
Posted on: 14/04/2025
Closing date: 28/04/2025
Making sure nobody, socially or financially excluded in West London goes without help, supporting those in need, enabling those with potential




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Join an amazing charity that makes a difference for the 110,000 adults and children in the UK with a muscle-wasting condition. This is a role where you can really make a difference. Responsible for email marketing, PPC and paid social campaigns to drive engagement, reach new audiences and provide an excellent supporter experience.
You’ll work closely with the Digital Marketing Manager and wider Marketing team to contribute to the wider marketing strategy, and with teams across the organisation to effectively communicate our wide range of information, services, fundraising and campaigns to digital audiences.
About us:
Muscular Dystrophy UK is the charity bringing individuals, families and professionals together to fight muscle-wasting conditions. We bring together more than 60 rare and very rare progressive muscle-weakening and wasting conditions, affecting around 110,000 children and adults in the UK.
We share expert advice and support to live well now; fund groundbreaking research to understand the different conditions better and lead us to new treatments; work with the NHS towards universal access to specialist health; and together, campaign for people’s rights, better understanding, accessibility, and access to treatments.
Benefits:
We appreciate the range of skills and experience our staff have to offer. In return for your enthusiasm and commitment we commit to actively developing and supporting you. We also offer a range of benefits including pension, life assurance, cycle scheme, health cash plan, financial wellbeing and an employee assistance programme.
Please download the job description to see full role responsibilities.
Location: We operate a hybrid model (home and office, London SE1).
Closing date: Sunday 27 April
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about governance and eager to make an impact in the charity sector? Then this role is for you!
Our client Henry Smith Charity is seeking an experienced Governance Manager to join their team. You'll manage the charity’s governance framework, support trustees and leadership, contribute to governance projects, ensure legal compliance, and aid in trustee recruitment and development.
The Henry Smith Charity is an independent grant making trust that was established in 1628 by Henry Smith. The charity's mission is to utilise its resources to assist individuals and communities in times of need, aiming to bring about positive change by funding organisations that work to reduce social and economic disadvantage.
This is a part time role offering 2.5 or 3 days a week. They are very open to discuss how these hours are worked. They do offer hybrid working. You would be required to attend the office for committee meetings.
Benefits
- A 24-hour counselling helpline, providing employees with up to six counselling sessions
- Access to a company doctor scheme and private medical insurance
- Support from Mental Health First Aiders
- A strong commitment to learning and development through individual, team, and all-staff training and workshops
About the role:
The Governance Manager will play a pivotal role in managing the charity’s governance framework, ensuring effective operation of the Board and Committees, and providing crucial support to trustees and the senior leadership team. Additionally, the role involves contributing to strategic governance projects, ensuring compliance with legal requirements, and supporting trustee recruitment and development.
Main responsibilities of the role include:
- Preparation and management of trustee meetings, including agenda creation, logistics, and recording minutes
- Organising and administering governance documentation and legal requirements
- Advising the Governance Committee on compliance and best practices
- Supporting the Chair, Committee Chairs, and trustees in their roles
- Managing the charity’s registration, governance record-keeping, and correspondence with regulators
- Ensuring DEI principles are embedded in governance practices
To be considered for the role you will have the following skills, knowledge, and experience:
- Strong understanding of charity governance and the legal framework surrounding it
- Experience in facilitating effective meetings and working with diverse stakeholders
- Proficiency in IT systems, particularly Microsoft Word and Outlook
- Excellent written communication skills
- Commitment to the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion
- Demonstrable experience of meeting tight deadlines and managing trustee business-related paperwork to a high standard
How to Apply:
To apply for the Governance Manager role, please reply and upload your CV quoting reference J81918GH.
Time Scales
Applications Close: Monday 28th April
Shortlisting: Wednesday 30th April
First stage interviews onsite: Thursday, 8th May
Second stage virtual interview if required: Monday 12th May
Henry Smith Charity highly value the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion and this is central to their successes in grant making, helping individuals and communities to thrive. We welcome applications from people with a wide range of backgrounds and experience including people with disabilities, Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQI+ and individuals from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds.
We are reviewing CVs as they come in.
TPP are always keen to speak with candidates looking to work in the sector so if this role isn’t quite right for you, please do check out our website and pop your CV over to us!
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
Family Holiday Charity - CEO
Making memories happen
The Family Holiday Charity helps families get time away together, often for the first time ever.
We're here for children who've never seen the sea. For teenagers who can't remember when they last saw mum smile. For parents and carers having to juggle paying bills and dealing with some of life's toughest challenges. We're here for young carers, grandparent carers. For families facing illness, isolation, or bereavement.
Holidays offer new possibilities. Time spent together, even a day away, helps to build relationships, confidence and hope for the future.
About Family Holiday Charity
Our vision is to transform lives with the anticipation, enjoyment and memory of a holiday. Our mission is to give families the chance to enjoy time away together to explore, have new experiences, to meet new people and to have fun!
Family Holiday Charity is a £1 million income charity, providing nearly 400 life-changing holidays each year. However, our ambitions go far beyond this. We are at an exciting stage in our development and have taken steps to build a sustainable future.
About the role
We are seeking an experienced CEO to lead us into the next phase of growth, driving our mission forward with vision and passion. Working with the Board of Trustees and the Senior Leadership Team, we're looking for someone to provide strategic leadership, ensure financial sustainability and to oversee the charity's operations whilst preparing us for our next phase of development.
Key responsibilities
- Provide vision and leadership for the charity
- Support the charity's fundraising strategy, securing funding through grants, donations, and partnerships
- Act as the public face of the charity, advocating for its cause and engaging with stakeholders
- Foster partnerships with other charities, businesses, and community organisations
- Have overall responsibility for the financial management of the charity
- Assist the board with its decision making and strategic direction for the charity's long-term sustainability
Who We're Looking For:
You'll be an inspirational and tenacious leader who combines strategic vision with hands-on implementation. Resilient and adaptable, you'll thrive in a dynamic environment and be able to demonstrate perseverance and flexibility. You'll be a strong communicator and relationship builder, persuasive and articulate. Commercially and financially literate, you'll have a compassionate and values-led approach to leadership. Ideally, you'll have experience in fundraising, specifically developing corporate partnerships.
Skills and Experience:
- Experience of leading and managing multidisciplinary teams at CEO or similar level
- Strategic thinker and problem solver
- Delivery and execution of strategic plans
- Experience of working effectively with a Board of Trustees
- Proven experience in budget setting and financial management, reporting to funders and Trustees
- Understanding of Charity law and regulations, governance requirements, and reporting standards
Terms and Benefits:
- Full-time, permanent role, based in Bermondsey with hybrid working possible
- Occasional weekend and out of hours working is required.
- Open to flexible working arrangements - let us know what you're thinking, and we can discuss
- Salary: Hybrid from £73,017 - £80,703
- Pension: 5% employer pension contribution
- Holidays: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- 3 days extra between Christmas and New Year for office closure/headspace.
Timeline:
A Q&A webinar session will be hosted by Family Holiday Charity at 6pm on Tuesday 13th May where they will share further insights and answer any additional questions you may have. Please register your interest in attending this webinar with your consultant to receive joining instructions.
Application deadline: 5pm on 30th May
First interviews: w/c 16th June
Second interviews: w/c 23rd June
How to Apply:
Charity People Ltd is acting as a recruitment agency advisor to Family Holiday Charity on this appointment. Interested candidates are invited to submit a CV and request a candidate pack. If you have further questions prior to applying, please contact Philippa Randle at Charity People
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so we can help make the application process work for you.
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities with which we work.
Team: Feline Research
Location: Remote with travel
Work pattern: 35 hours per week
Salary: Up to £44,400.69 per year
Contract: 12-month fixed term contract
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 Feline Welfare Associate Researcher:
- work on domestic cat welfare related projects both internally in Cats Protection and in collaboration with academics and other organisations to increase the knowledge and data on cat welfare within a practical shelter landscape
- daily tasks including supporting the completion of research papers, literature reviews, evidence synthesis and its critical evaluation as well as qualitative data analysis from ongoing projects
- substantial periods of cat based fieldwork including travel and stays away from home will also be required as part of the role
About the Feline Research team:
- the team work across a series of complex research workstreams which prioritise the development of non-invasive, biologically sound ways to support cat-wellbeing focused data gathering
- the post holder will be required to work closely and collaboratively with the rest of the team, in order to support on varied research tasks subject to the needs of each ongoing project
- the team consist of Feline Welfare Postdoctoral Researchers and a Feline Welfare Scientist as well as the wider research team
What we’re looking for in our Feline Welfare Associate Researcher:
- previously undertaken non-invasive animal behaviour and welfare focused studies including literature searches, project design, data collection and analysis, manuscript writing
- applied animal welfare and husbandry experience e.g. in shelter/zoo/animal charity/veterinary/community context
- excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral
- self-motivation and the ability to effectively problem solve and work on own initiative
- post-graduate degree in animal behaviour, animal welfare, veterinary medicine, psychology, biological science or related subject
- valid UK driving licence
What we can offer you:
- range of health benefits
- 26 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 here
Interested? Here’s how to apply:
Application closing date: 27 April 2025
Virtual interview date: 06 and 09 May 2025
Please note, we do not accept applications or speculative CVs from agencies.
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 successful, your recruitment journey will include:
- anonymised application form
- Virtual interview with presentation
Please email us if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats


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The Programme Officer (Research) will play an integral role in the Impact team within the broader Directorate of Impact and External Affairs. This is a pivotal time for Fight for Sight as we begin to implement our Impact Framework enabling us to communicate the impact of our extensive portfolio of current and past funded research projects to our internal and external audiences.
The role is diverse and varied, offering the successful candidate the opportunity to build their exposure to a complement of research management activities. In addition to assisting with the implementation of the Impact Framework they will be instrumental in the delivery of our grant funding processes and will have the opportunity to work closely with our Research Grant Assessment Panel and key partners to ensure we achieve the exciting ambitions laid out in our Research Strategy.
How to Apply: Please submit your CV and a cover letter / supporting statement of no more than two pages which evidences the specification. You must also answer the vetting questions via the application portal.
Closing date for applications: 9am Monday, 28th April 2025
Interview dates: likely week commencing 12th May 2025 (TBC)
Role Responsibilities
Grant-making activities
- Efficiently and effectively managing multiple annual grant award cycles taking responsibility for peer review processes and Panel meetings.
- Ensuring that grant making processes are delivered in accordance with AMRC best practice.
- Courteous and timely management of queries from applicants and other key stakeholders, such as RGAP members.
- Contributing and developing process improvements where necessary to continue to evolve our programme.
- Assist with the preparation of papers to support our decision-making processes including supporting our Research Grants Assessment Panel (RGAP) by ensuring they have all relevant information and that the meetings run smoothly.
- Ensure that formal decisions and outcomes are shared with relevant stakeholders, including applicants and internal colleagues.
Team and Organisation
- Take responsibility for keeping accurate and up to date records ensuring that these are readily and clearly accessible, primarily through CC Grant Tracker and Monday
- Be the first port of call for colleagues with queries related to our research portfolio, including providing support on donor-queries and funding applications.
- Highlighting opportunities for stories of impact with communications colleagues.
- Supporting with the collection and interpretation of impact-related measurements as we implement our impact framework.
- Assist with ad hoc tasks as required for example developing briefing documents, the organisation and delivery of in person and online meetings and events, minuting etc.
Person specification
Skills, knowledge & experience
Essential
- Biomedical science/ related degree or equivalent experience.
- Understanding of and commitment to the importance of high-quality vision research in the UK.
- Ability to analyse and summarise complex information drawing out key points.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey complex, scientific information to wide range of audiences.
- Ability to effectively prioritise and manage a varied workload.
- Proficient in the use of standard IT packages including Microsoft Office suite.
Desirable
- Postgraduate degree
- Experience of working in a research or grant making organisation.
- Experience using research and project management tools such as Monday and the online grant management system Symplectic Grant Tracker.
Personal qualities
- Team player with a flexible approach to delivering organisational priorities.
- Organised, able to manage multiple ongoing tasks.
- Good attention to detail.
- Open minded and willing to take on board new concepts.
- Capable and curious, able to learn new processes and suggest ongoing improvements.
- Credible able to represent the organisation externally.
- Approachable and able to build relationships and work collaboratively with key internal and external stakeholders.
Other information: please see the attached job description for full details on working with us and how to apply.
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All of us at The Talent Foundry believe that a young person's success should be determined by the talents and abilities they have, not where they come from.
All too often we hear from teachers in our school network that those from underserved communities are missing out on the skills and development opportunities that could completely change their futures.
In this brand-new role you will be responsible for is responsible for our digital communications to engage educators, industry partners, volunteers and supporters so that more young people canaccess our inspiring - and free - programmes and extra-curricular opportunities.
“I’ll go as far as saying if we could offer a The Talent Foundry session every week for every single student, we would.” Aspirations Lead.
For 16 years, we have been offering programmes in schools which spark and unlock a young person's confidence in the abilities that they have - and connect them to employers and industries where they can have a successful career.
The role
With support from our Marketing and Communications Manager and wider team, you will play a vital role by creating, managing and optimising our digital communications, including the development, execution and measurement of email mailshots and campaigns, our social media channels, and our website.
You will be comfortable planning and devising email and social media content ideas, designing creative assets, writing sharp, engaging social media copy, and helping colleagues to grow their own social media presence.
Responsibilities
- Reaching more underserved young people
- Telling the TTF story
- Teamwork in outreach
- Attention to detail across data and administration
We recommend reading the full job description and person specification for an overview of the skills, experience and knowledge we are looking for before applying for this role.
Your experience
- Writing engaging and inspiring copy for various purposes and digital channels
- Managing and creating content for social media channels
- Proven track record in a digital communications role, with experience of delivering against targets
- Use of CRM systems and spreadsheets to record and monitor impact of communications to meet targets
- Development of effective mail delivery systems
- Management of high-volume data - keeping accurate records and information from different sources
- Working remotely or in a hybrid environment
- Supporting a team that manages different projects with competing priorities to achieve their communications goals
This is a hybrid role. You will be working from home with IT provided and join Team Together Days in a co-working space in London 2-3 individual days each month. These days are considered commuting days. You do not need to live in London to apply for this role, but you will need to consider what is a reasonable commuting distance for you to able to attend the team days in London.
In our job information pack you can also read our advice on using AI in your application.
We also offer 28 days holiday + bank holidays (as we close for the Christmas period).
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing and welfare of children and we require everyone associated with The Talent Foundry Trust, including all trustees, employees, and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the role, including completing our Safer Recruitment process, references from past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service checks.
Your CV should include: your full work history since leaving full time education please include a note(s) about any employment gaps between roles. State start and finish months and years.
While we encourage the use of innovative technology in our work, we want to hear your voice and personality in your application. AI is a tool, not a shortcut. This doesn’t mean asking AI to do the work for you, or copying and pasting answers, as this would limit the way you can showcase your personal experiences and strengths. We receive many applications generated by genAI which often include incorrect information about our charity. Please do not solely rely on AI to write your CV or answers, as providing incorrect or misinformation may mean we discount
Talent is everywhere, opportunity is not. The Talent Foundry, a UK education charity, bridges this gap and improves social mobility for young people.





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The Office Manager role is crucial to our very busy and friendly office of 14 people and is incredibly varied and interesting. The role requires someone to be friendly, flexible and adaptable, with strong communication skills, a hands-on attitude and the willingness and initiative to work with the whole team doing a variety of different tasks to achieve a common goal. You will be highly organised and be prepared to take on information in many forms and quickly translate this into action. You will be comfortable working with deadlines and priorities, managing your own workload and the expectations of others. It is an incredibly rewarding role for someone who has the passion and commitment to help the Foundation address inequalities and to tackle poverty and inequality at a local level. No two days will be the same.
- You will need excellent communication skills, as you will often be the first point of contact for all enquiries, including grant applicants donors, and room bookings.
- You will support the fundraising and programmes team with running events and resident panels.
- You will be responsible for ensuring that the building is safe, well maintained and accessible to all staff, tenants and visitors, including sourcing and managing contractors.
- You will support the finance and fundraising teams with data entry and reporting, purchasing and reconciliations.
- You will also have the opportunity to delve into special initiatives, such as supporting our strategic objectives around Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), the use of AI and environmental action.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to learn about the voluntary sector, particularly learning about trusts and foundations and grant making, as well as developing skills in a variety of admin functions, such as databases, finance, premises and health and safety.
You will also have the opportunity to meet the organisations we fund and work with as well as actively contribute towards our pledge of meeting the ACF’s Funder Commitment on Climate Change and our DEI Strategic workplan (available on request). This will allow you to develop your skills at the Foundation, ranging from project planning, communication, finance, and customer service. You will also have an opportunity to work with our Fundraising and Communications team to help engage a range of supporters. Training will be provided for all your duties.
The role is ideal for someone either with existing office management experience or someone with administrative experience who is keen and ready to step up in their career, to take on more responsibility and join a small, friendly and dynamic team based in Islington. If you are looking to develop your career in office administration whilst working for a community-based charity, can work on your own initiative and show that you’re a team-player, while delivering high quality admin support, then this could be the next role for you.
We are keen to receive applications from individuals with different levels of experience. There are lots of opportunities to test, learn and innovate at Cripplegate Foundation and Islington Giving.
More info in the candidate information pack
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Unifrog’s mission
We’re on a mission to level the playing field when it comes to young people finding and applying for their next step after school. We're achieving this by bringing all the available information into one single, impartial, user-friendly platform that helps students to make the best choices, and submit the strongest applications. We also empower teachers and counsellors to manage the progression process effectively.
Our outlook is global - we work with schools and universities all over the world, from the US to New Zealand, and from Italy to Hong Kong. We want to make it so that young people can compare every opportunity taught in English, wherever it is in the world, and have all the support they need to make successful applications.
We have a clear social purpose, and we’re hugely ambitious. We already work with over half of UK secondary schools, and hundreds of international schools. We are growing rapidly in terms of the number of our customers, in terms of how much they use our platform, and in terms of the breadth of products we offer (check out this video to hear more about the Unifrog platform).
Our team is at the heart of our business and is integral to our success. We work hard to foster a culture of openness, happiness and innovation, and we commit to helping every individual learn and grow so that they can reach their full potential. We want to hire talented people, whatever their background. If you are excited by our mission and are ready to work hard, please don’t hesitate to apply. We look forward to hearing from you!
We believe in the power of diversity. If you are from an ethnic minority background, we would like to strongly encourage you to apply.
The role and your key responsibilities
As a Senior Account Manager, your role is to line manage a regional team of Account Managers to maximise partner engagement and ensure we retain sky-high resubscription rates. You will manage your regional team’s objectives and regularly monitor and report on progress towards this.
Alongside managing your team, you’ll work with a cohort of partner schools and colleges, facilitating an environment which identifies and promotes best practice across partners within your region. Using data analysis across schools and colleges within your region, you’ll identify trends and opportunities to further increase the use of Unifrog, maximising engagement and resubscription rates.
Your key responsibilities will include:
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Line manage a regional team of Account Managers to achieve their resubscription and engagement goals, delivering weekly check-ins with each team member to review their progress with partners.
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Run team meetings with your regional Account Management team to review key engagement strategies, objectives and share best practice.
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Meet weekly with the Head of Account Management, reporting on progress with your partners, and the progress of your regional team.
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Analyse regional engagement data to spot trends and work closely with the Head of Account Management to devise and implement strategies to improve on any areas of low engagement.
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Work with Senior Account Managers, Head of Account Management and other Unifrog colleagues, to design and implement projects and processes across the Account Management team, that help deliver against our organisation’s objectives and mission.
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Work with a region of schools and colleges with the responsibility of an Account Manager, providing resources and strategies which maximise staff and student engagement with Unifrog, and identifying and promoting best practice across partner schools.
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Deliver targeted training sessions to staff within our partner schools and colleges via workshops and presentations, delivered remotely or in person.
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Work closely with your regional Area Manager to improve Unifrog engagement and maintain a sky high resubscription rate.
What we’re looking for
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Strong communication skills – written, over the phone and on video calls.
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1+ years’ Account Management experience.
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Track record of excellent relationship management.
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Ability to identify strengths and areas for improvement within a team, and to put relevant support in place.
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Ability to listen to feedback and adapt quickly and flexibly.
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Extremely well organised.
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Keen attention to detail.
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Active listening and objection handling skills.
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Ability to use data to help inform strategies and processes.
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Proactive attitude and willingness to get stuck in.
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Experience in working with schools and colleges is preferred but not essential.
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Experience leading a high performing team is preferred but not essential.
You will be joining a team of highly motivated people who are passionate about our mission of helping students to find the best next step for them after school. If this excites you and you’re an energetic person who is willing to learn, then we’d love to hear from you.
Working together
You’ll work alongside an Area Manager in your region, as well as people in our Partner Success and Account Management teams. You’ll be line-managed by our Head of Account Management.
Benefits
Head to our jobs page for a full list of the excellent benefits we offer our team.
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Join one of ‘the best organisations to escape to’ and help transform careers and destinations in schools. We’re also a certified Great Place to Work.
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Become part of a committed, dynamic, and growing company. We want to build our team for the long term: if you do well, we will do our best to make sure you want to stay at the company for a long time.
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Professional development is important at Unifrog. You will define your own 6-month objectives and will be supported by your line manager and the rest of the team to achieve them. You will have an annual training allowance to spend on what you need to grow and progress.
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Influence the company’s direction: we love to promote great ideas, wherever they come from.
Key details
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£42,312 per annum (Grade C), plus commission, car allowance and a share in a company-wide performance bonus.
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OTE £47,000.
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Permanent and full-time.
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28 days paid holiday per year (plus bank holidays).
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Working hours are 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Thursday, and 9:00am to 4:30pm on Friday.
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Full UK driving licence and access to a car is essential.
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All travel expenses covered.
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Candidate will need to be based in Oxfordshire.
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Home based with some travel to schools and colleges in your region
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Start date: as soon as possible, though we will be flexible for the right candidates.
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To discuss any details about the role before applying, please contact Mhairi (details on our website)
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We can only consider candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
Application process
Deadline: 10:00AM (BST) on Tuesday 22nd April 2025.
Stage 1: Application form (~1 hour) ✍️
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Visit our website to upload your CV and complete the questions and tasks below. Please note that we do not review CVs at this stage of the application process so please be as specific as possible about your experience.
- i. With reference to examples of your recent experience, what would make you an excellent candidate for this role? (250 words)
- ii. Tell us about a time you led a team or group to achieve a challenging objective. What did you do to ensure its success? (250 words)
- iii. You receive the following email from the head of large group of schools in England:
'Hi X,
One of the schools in our Trust has asked for more information about Unifrog and how we've been getting on with the platform this year.
They're currently using a free platform with their lower year groups, so they're covered with that, but are looking for something to support their KS4 & KS5 students.
Can you provide some information on how Unifrog can support them specifically with those Key Stages, and maybe some costs around a subscription?
Best wishes,'
What next steps would you take following on from this email, and how would you respond to the contact? (250 words)
Stage 2: Phone task (15 minutes)
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A short role play task over the phone. We will schedule these tasks throughout the application window.
Stage 3: Video call interview (1 hour)
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Pre prepared presentation (10 mins)
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Standard Q&A from a panel of three, including questions about your experiences and how these relate to the role, and scenario questions based on common situations you might face (plus time for your questions) (50 mins).
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Video call interviews will be held w/c 28th April 2025.
Your answers are an opportunity to let us know more about your motivations and experience. While we understand that candidates might want to use AI to improve parts of their application, we strongly encourage you to write your answers independently.
Please note, we compare all answers to an AI generated answer. Where we suspect AI has been used to write the majority of the answer, this will be taken into consideration when scoring.
Salary: £50,000 per annum (28 hours/4 days per week). FTE: £62,500 per annum
Location: We are proud to promote a truly hybrid work culture, recognising that every role is different, and everyone has unique needs and preferences. Our Hybrid Work Arrangement empowers each team member to work with their manager to choose the most effective way to work that balances your needs and Hospice UK’s.
Our office is a short walk from King’s Cross station in London. The expectation for this role is to come into the office in London at least one day each week, when most of the team are likely to be in. You can choose where to work for the rest of the time, either in the office or remotely (home or another appropriate location).
Contractually this role is London-based.
Contract: Fixed term contract from: 01 July 2025 – 31 March 2029. Open to discuss alternative engagement options. Part time 28 hours / 4 days per week.
Benefits:
- 25 days annual leave rising to 30 days after 2 years (+ an extra 10 days on each 5th year). Pro rata for part time hours
- Matched pension scheme up to 7% of salary
- Support for staff with caring responsibilities
- Flexible working
How to Apply: CV and supporting statement - using Hospice UK’s supporting statement document – see below
Closing date for applications: 10am on Wednesday 23 April 2025.
Interview dates: Wednesday 30 April and Thursday 1 May 2025. Interviews will take place remotely on Teams.
We’ll send questions and assessments to you in advance so that you can prepare. Let us know if you have any specific needs to be able to fully engage with the process.
Job Information
We have received funding from The National Lottery Community Fund to deliver an exciting new programme, aiming to improve the experience and continuity of hospice care for young people with life-limiting conditions transitioning from children's to adult services.
You will provide clinical leadership of this UK-wide programme, empowering young people, hospices and system partners to overcome the inequities of care experienced by patients and families throughout this transition.
You will become a crucial part of the Programmes Directorate at Hospice UK. This team is responsible for areas of real relevance and importance to our hospices’ membership, including: commissioning support; data, research and evidence; clinical and non-clinical projects; learning platforms: sharing good practice; and a well-regarded and commercially successful portfolio of conferences, including our flagship national conference.
You will bring the clinical leadership needed to deliver this exciting new programme. You will lead our young person’s forum and provide invaluable mentorship to hospices. Supported throughout by our Senior Programme Manager and Team Administrator, you will further develop our Transition Community of Practice and help us collate and share programme data across the sector. You will lead on partnerships and strategic relationships, with Together for Short Lives and other decision-makers across our sector. When representing Hospice UK and our programme externally, you will offer clinical expertise leadership within the field of Transition.
You will have senior palliative care experience, working in the field of transition. You will have led clinical programmes across systems and/or regions, and experience supporting organisations with Quality Improvement projects. You will be an excellent and influential communicator, who embraces working with data while maintaining a strategic overview.
More information about the programme and the role can be found in the candidate information pack - download below.
If you have any questions or would like a discussion about the role please contact the People and Culture team and Hospice UK.
How to apply
Complete the following documents:
- Supporting statement form - download below (where you can demonstrate how you meet the person specification.)
- Equal opportunities monitoring form - download below
Click on the How to Apply button and send your completed forms above and your CV to us by 10am on Wednesday 23 April 2025.
We will shortlist candidates based on their CV and supporting statements.
We believe in fair recruitment and working to remove bias, so all applications will have identifying indicators removed before being submitted to the shortlisting panel.
Please make sure you provide your contact details in your email. We’ll contact you to let you know whether we would like to meet you. Please note the interview dates above and let us know if there are adjustments you might need to participate fully in the process.
Employment is subject to a satisfactory DBS check.
To be considered for this role you must have the right to live and work in the UK for your application to be progressed. Hospice UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.