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Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice are seeking an exceptional Head of People to lead the development and implementation of a People plan which aligns with our ambitions, fosters a culture of inclusivity, innovation, and a sense of belonging and which seamlessly integrates our HR and Volunteering efforts.
As we prepare to launch our new organisational strategy in April 2025, we've collaboratively developed new values that reflect our vision. It’s an exciting time to join Bluebell Wood and especially in such a key role.
You will engage with colleagues at all levels to understand their needs and goals, ensuring our People plan drives positive organisational change and enhances the experience for our 120 colleagues and 280 volunteers.
Reporting to the CEO and working closely with leaders and managers, you will focus on attracting, retaining, and developing a diverse and talented workforce. You will champion a culture of learning, innovation, and collaboration, ensuring Bluebell Wood adheres to all relevant employment legislation and best practices.
Leading a small, dedicated team, you will oversee and enhance the HR and volunteer lifecycle, learning and development activities, policies, and processes. Given our team's size, this role is hands-on and dynamic.
JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE OF POST: Head of People
ACCOUNTABLE TO: CEO
DIRECT REPORTS: Volunteer Services Manager, HR Advisor, HR Administrator, Payroll Officer
HOURS:Full time - 37.5hrs per week. Hybrid working is supported but due to the nature of this role, you will be required onsite at least three days/60% of your working week.
NOTICE PERIOD: 12 weeks
SALARY: £56,374
Job purpose:
Bluebell Wood aims to enhance and create 'An Incredible Culture' that fosters inclusivity, innovation, and a sense of belonging. The goal is to create an environment where everyone can thrive and where all efforts clearly contribute to our aims and mission.
The Head of People will provide a balance of strategic and operational responsibilities to develop and implement an integrated People (HR and Volunteering) strategy and workplans which align with our overall aspirations.
Working closely with the Strategic Leadership (SLT) and Operational Management Team (OMT) members, the Head of People will ensure the People Team provides an expert and responsive service across a range of strategic and operational workforce issues.
The Head of People will ensure Bluebell Wood operates effective people practices, manages risk, complies with appropriate legislation and standards, and treats all staff and volunteers fairly.
What does success look like in this role:
· The successful embedding of our values through all our people related activities.
· A workforce that effectively delivers the organisational strategy.
· A high-quality, responsive, and reputable integrated HR and volunteering service that empowers effective management, built on trust, confidence, transparency, and integrity.
Main duties & responsibilities:
· Develop and implement an integrated People plan to support the hospice strategy and culture, facilitate a great colleague experience and positive organisational change.
· Monitor and evaluate the impact and effectiveness of the integrated People plan.
· Report on progress, people related KPIs and workforce related risks to the Strategic Leadership Team (SLT) and Board sub-committee.
· Support the CEO and SLT with advice and proactive suggestions for organisational improvement in areas such as organisational design, change management, talent management, succession planning, and colleague engagement.
· Identify opportunities for, and take a leading role in, cultural development, organisational development and change, and L&D initiatives which reflect our values and foster a sense of belonging, engagement, and wellbeing among colleagues.
· Lead and manage the People team, providing guidance and coaching to ensure the delivery of high-quality, efficient HR and Volunteering services and systems.
· Maintain our People policies and processes, ensuring changes to employment law and emerging good practice are promptly adopted.
· Work with colleagues in the Income Generation team in creating effective internal communications methods.
· Develop effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including engaging special interest or working groups, to make Bluebell Wood an employer of choice and a great place to work.
· Support people managers with managing change in their teams including employee relations and consultations, and guidance on legal processes.
· Oversee recruitment, induction, performance management, and L&D, ensuring that we attract, retain, and develop a diverse and talented workforce.
· Oversee effective management, delivery and improvement of:
o Employee engagement including pulse survey, staff events, internal communications. Programmes including wellbeing, safeguarding, ED&I. Annual appraisals, personal development planning and job description reviews.
o L&D planning, administration of learning (requests, events, evaluation etc.), budget, and apprenticeships.
o HR Management including starters, changes, leavers, job evaluation, recruitment, onboarding, retention, diversity, payroll, absence, systems and data.
· Role model Bluebell Wood’s values and behaviours.
General
All Bluebell Wood employees are required to:
· Abide by the Health & Safety at Work Act
· Adhere to policy and procedures around safeguarding children and young adults
· Respect confidentiality applying to all Hospice areas
· Work within Hospice policies and procedures
· Comply with the Hospice no smoking policy
· Participate in and contribute to team meetings
· Co-operate and liaise with colleagues
· Behave in a professional manner at all times, reflecting and maintaining the values and ethos of Bluebell Wood
· Driving license with access to own vehicle
All Bluebell Wood employees are expected to:
· Demonstrate a commitment to their own development, to take advantage of education and training opportunities and develop their own competence
· Support and encourage harmonious internal and external working relationships
· Make a positive contribution to fundraising and raising the profile of the Hospice
At Bluebell Wood Managers:
· Listen
· Seek to understand
· Seek resolution
· Invite input
· Share timely and appropriate information
· Answer questions
· Agree realistic standards
· Be good role models: discreet, professional, genuine
· Be open to new ideas
· Treat everyone fairly
· Ensure 121s and appraisals are happening as they should
· Are approachable
· Are supportive
· Are present
· Encourage personal development
· Value experience and knowledge
· Practice good professional boundaries
· Promote an inclusive environment
· Acknowledge and celebrate wins
· Champion their team
· Empower and enable
· Challenge undesirable behaviours quickly and appropriately
· Address and seek to resolve conflicts impartially
· Promote a positive culture
· Encourage self-awareness and reflection within their team
· Encourage collaboration
· Support colleagues to manage personal issues which affect work
· Promote a healthy work-life balance
· Support a balanced mix of hybrid working, appropriate to each role but always seeking to build a one team culture
· Be clear about when and why it’s not appropriate to share information
This job description is not exhaustive. It will be subject to periodic review and may be amended following discussion between the post-holder and employer.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you an experienced finance professional looking to make a real impact in the charity sector? TLC: Talk, Listen, Change is seeking a Finance Manager to ensure our financial processes are robust, compliant, and support the long-term sustainability of our organisation.
About The Role
As our Finance Manager, you’ll work closely with the Executive Leadership Team, providing sound financial advice, managing budgets, overseeing financial reporting, and ensuring best practice in all aspects of financial management. You’ll also lead and develop our finance function, supervising one Finance Officer.
We offer a flexible and supportive working environment with options for hybrid working, part-time hours, job sharing, and other arrangements to help you thrive in your role.
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee financial systems, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
Prepare monthly accounts, reports, and financial statements
Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and best practices
Support financial planning, risk management, and decision-making
Manage payroll, tax returns, and financial reporting for funders
Provide leadership to the finance function and develop financial policies
What We’re Looking For:
A finance professional with experience in charity finance (or similar sector)
Strong skills in budget management, financial planning, and reporting
Knowledge of accounting software (Xero preferred) and financial compliance
Excellent communication skills with the ability to advise senior leaders
A proactive and detail-oriented approach to financial management
Why Join Us?
At TLC: Talk, Listen, Change, we are passionate about making a difference in people’s lives. We offer a positive and inclusive workplace where your expertise will directly contribute to our mission.
If you’re looking for a meaningful role where you can use your financial skills for good, we’d love to hear from you!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job Purpose
Carers Manchester Contact Point (CMCP) is the first point of contact for unpaid carers seeking information, advice and support to help them with their caring role.
The service delivers a free confidential helpline for carers weekdays (Monday – Friday, 10am – 4pm). These times are subject to change, based on the needs and requirements of carers using the service.
The aim of this role is to be part of a team providing a comprehensive information, advice and support to carers in Manchester. The post holder will work alongside colleagues from Gaddum and potentially other organisations to be the first contact in a busy service providing advice via a telephone advice line and managing referrals made through digital sources. They will provide information and advice and refer more complex issues to the appropriate agencies delivering the Manchester Carers Pathway.
Key responsibilities
Advice giving
- Answering telephone calls into a central helpline offering support and guidance to unpaid carers in Manchester.
- Provide relevant and meaningful support and information to unpaid carers utilising internal and external resources.
- Inform carers about carers assessments and refer where necessary.
- Inform carers about emergency grants available and refer where necessary.
- Ensure all advice and support given is delivered in a timely manner to suit the needs of carers calling the helpline whilst balancing waiting callers.
Follow-up support
- Refer unpaid carers to local services to access local and culturally appropriate support in their area.
- Refer carers to Adult Social Care for Carers Assessments to discuss and improve their caring situation.
- Signpost carers to relevant services in Manchester suited to their individual need.
- Complete relevant grant applications for carers using the service where needed.
- Use Carers Manchester Contact Point and other reliable and accurate resources to find, interpret and communicate relevant information to carers
- Research and explore options and implications so that carers can make informed decisions.
- Write and maintain detailed case records for all casework completed.
- Collect required data for statistical monitoring and report preparation.
- Complete the required training to comply with quality assurance processes.
The post-holder will be required to undertake other tasks as reasonably directed by the CMCP Coordinator, which will usually be commensurate with the skills and experience of the post-holder.
The details contained in this job description, particularly the principal accountabilities, reflect the content of the job at the date the job description was prepared. It should be remembered, however, that it is inevitable that over time, the nature of individual jobs will change; existing duties may be lost, and other duties may be gained without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed. Consequently, this job description may be revised from time to time.
All staff are expected to work within all of Gaddum’s policies and procedures as they relate to delivery of the CMCP.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Role Overview:
The Talent Set is thrilled to be working with a well-established organisation as they search for a Brand Refresh Manager to support the implementation of its refreshed brand positioning and identity.
This 9-month fixed-term role will focus on embedding the new brand strategy across the organisation, with a primary emphasis on internal engagement. The successful candidate will work closely with staff and volunteers, ensuring they understand and effectively implement the refreshed brand across various touchpoints.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead initiatives to align key brand touchpoints with the organisation’s long-term brand strategy, ensuring a cohesive and impactful brand presence.
- Work collaboratively with teams responsible for key brand touchpoints, providing guidance and support to help them apply the brand effectively.
- Partner with marketing, communications, and other relevant teams to integrate brand initiatives into ongoing campaigns and activities.
- Provide tailored brand support to various teams, including frontline staff and engagement teams, to ensure effective implementation of branding principles.
- Lead and support internal engagement initiatives, using insights from brand partnerships to develop innovative and effective communication strategies.
- Create and deliver internal brand resources, including presentations, toolkits, and written content to support staff and volunteers in understanding and applying the brand.
- Empower senior leaders and brand champions to advocate for the brand refresh, ensuring alignment and consistency across the organisation.
- Gather feedback and insights to refine brand engagement strategies and improve overall brand application.
Person Specification:
- Proven experience in managing change, particularly in planning and rolling out a rebrand within a medium to large organisation.
- Strategic thinking with a strong audience-first approach.
- Ability to champion the brand strategy and serve as a role model for brand application.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and inspire a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Strong relationship-building skills, capable of working effectively with individuals across all levels of seniority.
- Demonstrated project management and organisational skills, ensuring timely and efficient delivery of initiatives.
- Commitment to continuous improvement, incorporating feedback and insights to refine brand strategies.
- Strong understanding of diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities principles.
- An understanding of the sector and the organisation’s mission would be advantageous.
What’s on Offer:
- A 9-month, part-time FTC (4-days per-week) working in a fantastic and well-respected organisation.
- A salary of £30,700 plus London weighting for the successful candidate (£38,416 FTE).
- The opportunity to work remotely (must have the right to work in the UK) with occasional travel.
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the “apply now” button.
We aim to get back to all successful candidate within 48 working hours.
Commitment to Diversity:
The Talent Set and our partner organisation are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
Company Overview
Holocaust Centre North promotes education on the Holocaust and post-Holocaust issues, including building new lives in the North of England and intergenerational memory and trauma. Our work across collections, learning, artistic research and survivor welfare seeks to foster a culture of care and promotes awareness about the relevance of Holocaust history in the present. We work closely with refugees of Nazi persecution, their families and carers, artistic practitioners, researchers and schools to create a space for nuanced dialogue about the ongoing relevance of the Holocaust. We strive to provide opportunities for reflection on the role that this dark chapter of our shared history plays in the now and to reframe Holocaust memory within contemporary critical frameworks.
Summary
Are you an ambitious fundraising professional ready to elevate your career to the next level? We are seeking a dynamic and passionate individual to step into the exciting role of Head of Fundraising within our small but ambitious and growing team. This is a unique opportunity to significantly shape and expand our fundraising strategy while working alongside enthusiastic, dedicated, and caring colleagues committed to making a meaningful impact through powerful community engagement and thought-provoking contemporary dialogue.
As Head of Fundraising, you will have the opportunity to take on significant responsibility by innovating and enhancing our membership programme, forging new and impactful corporate partnerships, and curating engaging annual fundraising events. Your creativity and strategic insight will directly influence our future growth and sustainability. We have a proven track record in supporting and developing our team members to achieve their professional goals, ensuring you have ample opportunities for growth and advancement.
At Holocaust Centre North, genuine community relationships lie at the heart of our mission. You will play a pivotal role in deepening and strengthening these vital connections, ensuring the long-term sustainability of our work in Holocaust memory and contemporary critical engagement.
Join us and make a meaningful difference in a supportive environment where your ambition and vision can thrive!
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- To strengthen Holocaust Centre North’s patrons’ scheme ‘The Northern Line’
- To lead on grants fundraising
- To establish a corporate giving programme
- To establish and run an annual programme of fundraising initiativesTo establish and run an annual programme of fundraising initiatives
For more detail about the role's main duties and responsibilities please visit our website.
Person Specification
Experience
- Proven experience in fundraising, with a track record in individual giving, corporate partnerships, or event fundraising.
- Experience of engaging and stewarding donors, supporters, or stakeholders in a charity or cultural organisation.
- Experience in writing successful funding applications for trusts, foundations, or statutory funders.
- Experience in planning and delivering fundraising events, including donor cultivation events and community fundraising initiatives.
- Experience of working with communities, volunteers, or grassroots networks to encourage participation and engagement.
Skills
- Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to connect with supporters, funders, and corporate partners.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling fundraising applications, donor communications, and event materials.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and deliver high-quality outcomes.
- Ability to analyse fundraising data and trends to inform strategy and reporting.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, ensuring efficient record-keeping and reporting.
- Confidence in public speaking and presenting to potential donors, partners, and community groups.
Interests / Personal Attributes
- A passion for the work of museums, heritage and the role of the charity sector in bringing communities together.
- A commitment to ethical fundraising and relationship-driven donor stewardship.
- A proactive and creative approach to fundraising, with the ability to spot new opportunities and develop innovative ideas.
- A collaborative and team-oriented mindset, with a willingness to work closely with colleagues across Collections, Learning & Communities, as well as University partners.
- A commitment to inclusivity, accessibility, and engaging diverse communities in fundraising activities.
- Resilience and adaptability, with the ability to navigate challenges and maintain enthusiasm in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends for events and donor engagement activities.
- Interest in Holocaust education and its potential to be a force for good in the modern world, memory, and contemporary critical engagement with history.
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please download and read carefully our Job Description and Person Specification and send the below to the email address included in the application pack.
- Your CV – This should include your professional experience relevant to the role, whether in a paid or voluntary capacity.
- A Cover Letter – Please explain how you meet the experience, skills and interests/personal attributes criteria in the person specification, providing examples where possible.
We recognise that some candidates may prefer to demonstrate their achievements visually or through other formats. If you would like to, please feel free to attach links, PDFs, photos or videos in support of your application.
Deadline for applications: 23rd April 2025
We look forward to receiving your application and appreciate you taking the time to read this opportunity.
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Contract length: 24 months
Pay: £31,470.00-£34,063.00 per year
Expected hours: 22.5 – 30 per week
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Flexitime
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 27/04/2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking a compassionate and dynamic leader to bring their experience and skills into the new role of Centre Manager/Charity Leader at St Christopher’s Community Centre, helping us build community, hope and opportunity.
The Centre Manager/Charity Leader will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership of all aspects of St Christopher’s Community Centre. St Christopher’s Community Centre is the new name for the recently combined work of the Family Centre and the Good Neighbours Project at St Christopher’s. Located at the heart of the Holmewood estate, we operate throughout the week with a varied offer of activities and support services for older people, parents with babies and toddlers and youth and children’s work. With an average weekly footfall of over 400 local people and a history stretching back over 30 years, we are a well-respected organisation at the heart of our community. In the midst of a time of change, this new role is an exciting opportunity for someone to take the organisation forward into the future.
The Job Pack including the Job Description and Person Specification is available using the 'Apply now' link below. Application is by CV and Letter of Application - full details are within the Job pack
The closing date for applications is the 12 noon on Thursday 24 April 2025
Interviews will take place on Thursday 8th May
If you would like to have a conversation about the role and/or visit the project before applying, please use the contact details in the Job Pack to arrange this.
Creating Hope and Building Community
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
TLG is seeking a Head of Operations to join our team as we establish a new organisational and leadership structure. This role aims to achieve a step change in effectiveness by implementing strategic initiatives that enhance efficiency, productivity, and innovation, in partnership with the Executive Director.
The Head of Operations will lead a team of specialists and operational leaders focused on executive support, strategy, innovation, and digital operations & transformation. They will work closely with the Executive team to operationalize vision and strategy, champion compliance, and ensure effective governance and seamless organizational cycles.
We seek a leader who can engage with the big picture while valuing the details, balancing process-driven approaches with creativity. The ideal candidate will have a track record of building relationships at all levels to make an impact.
TLG is a Christian charity and, as a team, we want to bring our faith to the work we do; as such, we are recruiting an individual with a strong and vibrant Christian faith. We would welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds to enable us to better reflect the needs of the communities we serve.
Hours: Part-time 22.5 – 26.25 hours (0.6 - 0.7 FTE) with potential to increase hours as the role progresses
Closing Date: Tuesday 15th April
Initial Interviews: Wednesday 23rd April – Online
Final Interviews: Wednesday 7th May – at our National Support Office in West Yorkshire
SALARY: £35,000 FTE
LOCATION: Homebase
HOURS: 25 hrs per week (negotiable)
CONTRACT: Permanent
As Communications and PR Manager we are looking for an experienced and high-achieving individual with exceptional written skills to work closely with our Director of Communications and Fundraising. The successful candidate will lead on the delivery of an organisation-wide communication strategy and will also work with the Dir Comms and Fundraising to develop and deliver a PR strategy to help grow JET’s voice and influence at a very exciting time in our growth (this is the first time we have looked to bring our PR function in-house).
You will have responsibility for managing JET’s voice and narrative, and will supervise our Communications and Events Officer to plan, develop and deliver engaging copy and multimedia assets - both long and short form – for use across multiple platforms in line with our comms KPIs. Your exceptional written and proofreading skills, creative experience and your eye for precision, will support us to develop inspiring and impactful stories to bring our work to life for our key audiences.
You’ll also have responsibility for PR and media relations activities including identifying relevant media opportunities, writing press releases, building out the organisation’s PR infrastructure, and proactively pitching to local and national media and policy influences to grow awareness of our work with key audiences.
We welcome applicants whatever your stage in life, so if you are returning to the workforce after a period away, or even seeking a change of pace, please get in touch. Across the JET team we cultivate a culture of inclusion that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better outcomes for our young people
About the Jon Egging Trust (JET)
At JET, we support vulnerable young people to get back on track and realise their potential; more than 45,000 young people right across the UK to date, and there’s so much more we can do. We’re an organisation that really values its people and we’re immensely proud that our team culture is based on caring and raising each other up.
Our benefits package includes:
- Flexible working
- Enhanced annual leave
- Enhanced Maternity Leave
- Homeworking allowance
- Occupational pension scheme
- Occupational sickness scheme
- Special paid leave provision
Read our Applicant Privacy Notice
Child and adult at risk protection policy statement
The Jon Egging Trust is committed to providing a safe and positive environment for everyone involved in its services and activities. The Trust takes its extended moral and legal duty of care very seriously in relation to children, young people, staff and volunteers. We seek to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children and to protect them from harm or abuse when they engage in any of our activities. JET expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment.
To apply
Please complete our online application form.
The closing date is 21st April at 23:59.
Interviews to be held week commencing 28th April 2025.
Interview process
First-round interviews: Week commencing 28th April 2025 – Candidates will be asked to present a portfolio of recently published written work as part of the assessment of their writing skills (ideally published by more than one external source). All portfolio pieces must be the written work of the applicant. The portfolio must also be submitted in advance, with further instructions provided upon invitation to the interview.
Second-round interviews: 6th May 2025 – A face-to-face panel interview will be held in or around Lincoln. Candidates will also be given a brief editorial task to complete, together with a Q&A session.
Questions?
Contact us through our website.
Please note: In order to become an employee at JET you must be able to produce evidence of your Right to Work in the UK and a satisfactory DBS check – enhanced with children's barred is required for this role.
On 20th August 2011, Flt Lt Jon Egging lost his life whilst completing a display at the Bournemouth Air Festival. He was coming to the end of his first year with the world-famous Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows, flying in the position of Red 4.
Jon was an inspirational individual, and inspiration is at the heart of everything we do. Like Jon, our staff and volunteers are chosen for their ability to act as positive role models; in turn they inspire and enthuse our vulnerable young students to reach their full potential. Our long-term support programmes increase self-confidence, self-esteem and aspiration, and ultimately empower young people to become role models within their own communities.
The Jon Egging Trust realises Jon’s dream of inspiring young people through his love of aviation, STEM, teamwork and leadership, helping them to overcome adversity, identify their strengths and work towards their dreams.
Business Development Manager – Charity Partners & Programmes
Home/Office Based (Matlock)
Fixed, 37.5 hour per week permanent contract
£30,000 - £32,000 per annum
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join our Business Development Team as Business Development Manager – Charity Partners & Programmes.
In this role you’ll manage the development and realisation of strategic partnerships & business opportunities that support YHA’s programmes and wider trading objectives, and be responsible for the ongoing management, co-ordination and implementation of a nationally defined YHA’s Challenging Lives programme and partnerships strategy.
Why work for YHA?
Join our team and enjoy a range of exclusive staff benefits that support your well-being and career growth:
- 10 nights free hostel stays per year for you and up to 3 friends or family
- Access to YHA’s staff discount and cash back portal
- Free YHA Membership each year
- Access to support via our Employee Assistance Program
There are many more benefits to working for YHA so please visit our YHA Jobs website for more information.
What will you be doing?
- Leading the Challenging Lives programme strategy - Identifying and managing partnership opportunities to drive charitable impact and trading revenue as well as championing and broadening the impact of YHAs Breaks programme, and developing partnerships and programmes with synergistic organisation.
- You'll build effective relationships, identifying and managing relationships with key charity partners as well as conducting periodical reviews of processes and best practise, setting mutually agreed targets.
- Delivering YHA’s Breaks programme, building relationships with beneficiary organisations, co-designing programmes with them to meet the needs of young people. You will also attend and present the Breaks programme at supporter engagement events as and when required.
- Ensuring all programmes and activities are suitable and impactful for beneficiaries and that due diligence is applied.
- You will build and identify relationships with organisations and businesses to further YHA’s charitable trading interests for example home education network groups, uniformed groups and non-education youth groups.
- Coordinating and facilitating summer camps programmes with the Army, Navy, RAF, and agree activities and ensure special requirements are adhered to and communicated with internal teams providing a full debrief post-delivery.
- Ensuring engagement and buying from key internal stakeholders through robust internal communication processes.
- You'll lead the programme process, coordinating the capture of impact and providing evidence of the Breaks programme to the fundraising team to enable them to report funders. You'll also manage the Breaks programme application process and coordinate the decision panel, keep the Breaks P&L up to date with spend allocation in accordance with the funders wish and or restrictions, managing the customer journey for all Breaks customers and provide accurate content to ensure that the website and all publications are kept up to date and engaging.
What Skills and Experience do you need?
We are looking for candidates with the following qualities:
- Experience of developing partnerships and commercial relationships, ideally at a national level
- Excellent communication skills with ability to build strong internal relationships with key internal stakeholders and experience of influencing at Senior and Executive management level
- Broad knowledge and understanding of YHA’s customer base, education & youth programmes / and wider charity sector
- Excellent organisational skills involving planning, prioritising and proven ability to manage several projects simultaneously, bringing each to completion on time
- Experience of developing and monitoring budgets and KPIs.
- Experience of report writing for varied stakeholders requiring differing levels of detail and summary
- Knowledge and understanding of child safeguarding
- Ability to work flexibly, including travel throughout England and Wales with occasional evening and weekend working and regular overnight stays to meet the needs of the business
For more information about the role and the skills and experience required, please refer to the job description.
At YHA, we understand the richness of life experiences, and we place just as much importance on lived experiences as we do on skills and knowledge. We provide a robust induction, ongoing training, and opportunities for personal growth. While certain roles may require specific skills, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Who are YHA?
YHA is a social enterprise with a mission to enrich the lives of all, especially young people. YHA does this by providing brilliant hostel stays and experiences that improve physical health, mental wellbeing and life skills.
If you would like to find out more about YHA the charity, the culture, the heritage and so much more please visit our jobs website.
How do you apply?
Submit your CV and complete the application form (it’s a short one, we promise!). If you need any assistance, please visit the contact page on the YHA Jobs website.
Once the hiring manager has reviewed your application we will contact shortlisted candidates. We aim to get in touch within a reasonable amount of time after the closing date.
PLEASE NOTE All relevant checks are in place to ensure safeguarding and legal requirements of safer recruitment are adhered to. We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Enrich the lives of all, especially young people, by providing brilliant hostel stays and experiences that improve physical health & mental wellbeing.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Advocate
Do you want to work for a vibrant and established, award-winning civil society organisation with a national profile?
We are looking for an Advocate to join this innovative, brave and creative team.
Position: Advocate
Location: Cross Green, Leeds (this will also include delivering outreach across Leeds)
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: Grade 4 SCP 11 - £24,829 - £26,875 (with a pay award pending of minimum 7% in May 25)
Contract: 5-year contract
Benefits: The provision of workplace wellbeing support and activities, hybrid working where the role allows, flexible working and a range of family friendly policies and free parking.
Closing Date: Wednesday 16th April 2025 at 5pm
Interview Date: Wednesday 30th April 2025 (or Thursday 1st May if high number of applications)
The Role
The overall aim is to improve the quality of life for Gypsies and Travellers through addressing inequalities in homes, health, education, and employment, financial and social inclusion. There are also a number of community facing and strategic projects to achieve these aims including advocacy, community development and youth work.
This role and project represent the first step in working with Gypsies and Travellers in Leeds. The advocate will focus on carrying out regular outreach across Leeds, along with working with local partners, services and third sector projects to support the health and social outcomes of Gypsies and Travellers in the Leeds area. Outreach will cover roadside camps, local authority sites, private yards and people in homes.
You will also support members through 121 appointments in the office, on outreach and in peoples homes, to holistically support the community with a wide range of Advocacy needs including, welfare rights, benefits, housing and education to name but a few. You will be helping members to develop the necessary skills to self-advocate through providing information, signposting and support.
About You
With empathy and interpersonal and relationship building skills, you will have excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in stressful situations.
You will have knowledge and experience of:
• Working with groups or individuals experiencing exclusion and the barriers they face when accessing services
• Working with vulnerable people
• Working within a safeguarding framework – making decisions and sharing information
• Advocacy principles and practice
• Relevant legislation and rights, for example in relation to housing, welfare, family, health and equalities
• Monitoring and evaluation
• Risk management and associated processes
PLEASE NOTE: CV’s will not be accepted for this role, you will be redirected through to the charity’s website where you will need to complete their application form
About the Organisation
You will be joining a vibrant and brave grassroots organisation led by Gypsy and Traveller people in West Yorkshire. This is an established and award-winning civil society organisation with a national profile. Recognised as being innovative, brave and creative. The overall aim of the charity is to improve the quality of life for Gypsies and Travellers through addressing inequalities in homes, health, education, and employment, financial and social inclusion. There are a number of community-facing and strategic projects to achieve aims including advocacy, community development and youth work.
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PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
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Sue Ryder supports people at the most difficult times of their lives
This is an exciting opportunity to support the delivery of the SGN Safe and Warm programme at Sue Ryder working collaboratively across the charity with colleagues in Healthcare, Retail, Marcomms and Fundraising.
The Role
Reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer you will project manager this new programme that aims to raise awareness of fuel poverty and its impact on people who are critically ill or grieving and provide over 5000 people in the Southeast of England with information and support relating to fuel poverty, CO safety and the Priorities Services Register.
You will provide inspirational leadership to the project group and key staff, driving the delivery of this new partnership according to the contract with SGN, achieving the outcomes set out by SGN, and ensuring monthly reporting is accurate.
Key Responsibilities:
- Project manage and drive delivery of the SGN Safe and Warm programme to ensure delivery is on track, highlight issues and work with colleagues to find solutions
- Willing and able to travel within the project’s footprint area to visit retail stores and service locations.
- Attend SGN partnership meetings to strengthen relationships
- Network with partner organisations involved in the programme
- Explore opportunities for cross-referral and collaboration to enhance the programme’s impact
- Facilitate and administrate (where needed) steering group and programme meetings
- Prepare monthly outcome reports in accordance with the funders format and qualitative and case study material
- Keep all relevant documentation and reports up to date and accessible to stakeholders including managing access and content
- Work closely with the Corporate Partnerships team to help develop the relationship with SGN
- Line manages the Programme Coordinator
You will have
- Highly developed project management skills, ideally gained within the not-for-profit or energy sectors
- Highly organised and used to working under pressure, prioritising activities to deliver high quality outputs and meet the required deadlines
- Influencing skills at all levels with the ability to build strong relationships, working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders
- High level of attention to detail, with the skills to deliver high quality written and numerical updates and analysis
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including experience of writing presentations, reports, minutes and risk logs
Competitive Benefits Package
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays (pro rata if part-time)
- Company pension scheme
- Staff discount with thousands of retailers
- Refer a Friend scheme - £250 payment
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Access to Employee support programme
- Employee Networks - LGBTQ+, Ethnic Diversity and Equality, People with Disabilities, Women and Non-Binary Individuals
- and lots more. Please visit our careers website for the full list.
Closing date:7th April 2025
Interview date: We are interviewing on a rolling basis
Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a sufficient amount of candidates is received
We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us to provide the best possible experience for the people who use our services and continue to make Sue Ryder a great place to work, and attract and recruit the best, most diverse workforce possible. We are particularly interested in increasing applications from the global majority, LGTBQIA+ and people with disabilities as they are currently underrepresented in our organisation.
Please let us know if you have any feedback to make our recruitment processes more accessible and inclusive or if you require any adjustments made to your application or interview process
If you want more than just a job, we want you.
Join the team and be there when it matters.
Sue Ryder is here to make sure everyone approaching the end of their life or living with grief can access the support they need. There is no one size fits all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need, but with our support, no one has to face dying or grief alone. We are there when it matters.
Department: Insight, Policy, and Communications
Reports to: Senior Head of Policy & Insight
Location: Home-based, with extensive travel across England, Scotland, and Wales
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- 25 days holiday plus England bank holidays
- Employer pension contribution up to 5%
- Life insurance, critical illness cover & private health benefits
- 37.5-hour workweek
Note: This role requires frequent travel with overnight stays across England, Scotland, and Wales to manage community-based projects.
About British Gas Energy Trust (BGET)
British Gas Energy Trust (BGET) supports individuals and families across England, Scotland, and Wales who are struggling with energy debt and financial hardship. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the delivery of a new nationwide energy-debt support programme, providing crucial assistance to those in or at risk of fuel poverty.
We are seeking a dynamic, proactive manager with at least five years of experience in outreach programme management and people management, who can drive engagement, oversee complex projects, and ensure impactful delivery across diverse communities.
Key Responsibilities
Programme Management & Delivery
- Develop and implement a comprehensive nationwide outreach strategy to deliver energy debt support to vulnerable communities.
- Oversee a rolling year-long calendar of weekly community-based money and energy advice events, ensuring smooth execution and maximum impact.
- Manage funded organisations and partners, ensuring they meet their obligations under grant agreements and deliver high-quality services.
- Monitor and evaluate programme performance, using data analysis and impact reporting to refine strategies and enhance future outreach efforts.
- Provide monthly, quarterly, and annual performance reports to senior leadership, highlighting key outcomes and insights
- Work closely with local charity partners, community groups, and British Gas advisors to facilitate events and outreach activities.
Stakeholder & Community Engagement
- Build and maintain strong relationships with local communities, organisations, and leaders, fostering collaboration and expanding outreach efforts.
- Advocate for BGET’s mission in public forums, policy discussions, and stakeholder meetings, influencing positive change.
- Foster strong working relationships with British Gas senior leaders, teams and volunteers, aligning outreach efforts with corporate social responsibility initiatives.
Team Leadership & Budget Management
- Lead and manage the Outreach Team, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure high performance and alignment with BGET’s values.
- Oversee the budget for outreach activities, ensuring efficient resource allocation and financial accountability.
Communications & Marketing Support
- Support the development of marketing materials and communication campaigns to engage diverse audiences effectively.
- Contribute to the design of promotional content, ensuring messaging aligns with BGET’s strategic goals and outreach objectives.
Person Specification
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Proven experience in grant and project management, including grant programme design and the use of project management software.
- Strong data analysis and reporting skills, with the ability to interpret trends and translate complex data into actionable insights.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders confidently.
- Highly experienced in stakeholder engagement and relationship management, with an empathetic approach to diverse perspectives.
- Strong proficiency in Office 365 (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams), grant management systems, data management, and project management tools.
- Exceptional time management, attention to detail, and organisational skills, ensuring deadlines are met in a fast-paced environment.
- Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work independently while contributing to a small, dynamic team.
- Adaptable and flexible in response to changing circumstances, able to reprioritise as required.
- Willingness to travel extensively and occasionally work outside standard office hours to support events.
Desirable:
- Experience managing outreach programmes within the energy or charitable sectors.
This role is an opportunity to make a real difference in communities across the UK, leading a programme that delivers tangible support to those who need it most. If you are passionate about tackling fuel poverty and have the skills to drive a high-impact outreach initiative, we encourage you to apply.
Please note that we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.
We may close the advert early if we feel we have the right selection of candidates, so please dont delay in submitting your application.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Permanent with funding until 31st March 2026
17.5 hours per week
£26,100 per annum / £13,050 pro rata (plus allowances)
Location Wythenshawe ( travel required across Cheshire East and Cheshire West)
The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We run local services that support children when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We're there for children, every step of the way.
This role sits within our Children and Families Directorate specifically within Cheshire Children's Rights.
TYPE OF PERSON WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are currently looking for an experienced practitioner to join our dynamic, ambitious team.
A key part of this role will be your ability to engage successfully with young people, volunteers and other professionals.
KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
In order to be successful in this role, you must have:
-A full UK drivers license and have access to your own transport.
-Excellent communication and organisational skills.
-Experience of working with young people and in particular have knowledge around issues Young people who are Cared for may be facing.
INFORMATION ABOUT THE CHILDREN'S SOCIETY
The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer.
Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.
The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.
Therefore, candidates applying for work in our Youth Impact Domain will be required to complete an “Employment history_template” document prior to interview. The fully completed document should be loaded by the candidate at the point of uploading your CV.
The closing date for applications is midnight on 20th of April 2025. If after 14 days we have received enough applications for this role, we reserve the right to close this vacancy from the 7th April onwards.
Interview date TBC
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We have a vacancy for a Regional Administrator, you will be joining a dedicated and friendly team of regional staff and volunteers. The ability to work autonomously as well as being a good team player is essential.
It is an exciting time to be joining Cruse, as we are in the process of improving our processes and services to strengthen the support that we offer to bereaved people and our volunteers. The post holder will coordinate and assist with the delivery of all aspects of service contracts in the South East of England, supporting the Service Delivery and Regional Manager and the wider team. The role is mainly home working with occasional meeting attendance and service delivery within the South East. Networking and engaging with local groups / communities will form an essential element to the role, as well as providing initial contact and support to residents in the South East area.
You will be the first point of contact within the service for bereaved people, third parties and external organisations. Additionally, you will support volunteers in the delivery of services and support the overall day-to-day running of the South East branches.
Your application must consist of a CV and covering letter, which outlines your suitability for the role with reference to the Job Description and Person Specification and should be no longer than two pages.
The closing date for applications is 7 April 2025. Please be advised that if you do not hear from us by 18 April, unfortunately on this occasion you have not been shortlisted.
Cruse welcomes and encourages applications from all protected groups as defined by the Equality Act 2010. Appointment will be made on merit.
Criminal Record Checks
All staff are required to complete a Criminal Record check. Staff working directly with clients will be required to complete an enhanced check. We comply with the relevant codes of practice and they can be viewed online:
· Applicants in England and Wales: DBS Code of Practice
· Applicants in Northern Ireland: AccessNI Code of Practice
Previous convictions will not prevent full consideration of your application to work with Cruse. Our Recruitment of Ex-offenders' Policy & Handling Criminal Record Check Data Policy are available on request by email.
We comply with all relevant data protection legislation and process your data fairly.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Jacari's vision is a society where children and young people from all backgrounds are able to fulfil their potential. We provide free English language support to children and young people from refugee, asylum-seeking and migrant communities in Bristol and Oxford. We do this through our volunteer tutors, most of whom are university students or 6th-former ‘peer tutors’. We are looking for a dynamic, motivated individual who can work as the sole fundraising staff member in our small, friendly team.
Annual leave entitlement: 27 days, plus 8 bank holidays pro rata. Plus a day off for your birthday.
Location: Remote, with option of occasional use of our Bristol or Oxford office. (Regular use of our office is negotiable.) Some travel may also be required for occasional networking, fundraising, or team events (travel expenses covered).
More details: Job description, person specification and application form available on our website.
How to apply: Application form available on our website. We are unable to accept CVs or covering letters.
Closing date: Monday 14th April, 8:00 am
Overview:
Jacari is at a key stage of its growth and is looking for a fundraiser who can help us find new sources of income and funding opportunities, reducing our reliance on trust and foundation grants. We particularly want someone who can help us to identify new major donor prospects and grow our income from regular and individual giving. We have a strong supporter-base of former volunteers and members, who were involved as far back as the 1950s.
The role will also involve identifying and building relationships with trusts and foundations to support our work, writing funding proposals and applications, and reporting to funders on the impact of their support.
This is a busy and varied role which often involves working on multiple fundraising activities at once. A typical day could include working on an application to a new funder, designing a supporter newsletter, gathering information for an end of grant report, and researching new prospects.
This job is for you if you have:
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A track record of securing income through diverse fundraising streams, such as grants, corporate partnerships, or individual giving.
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Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage and communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders, including prospective donors - trusts, corporates and individuals.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to craft compelling proposals and make persuasive cases for support.
Full job description and person specification attached.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.