Jobs for the Housing and Homelessness sector

Young People Support Worker

We have a role available for a Young People Support Worker to join Depaul UK and work as part of a services team in Warrington, delivering an assessment, support and move on service to vulnerable clients in supported accommodation. 

Position: Young People Support Worker

Location: Warrington

Contract: Full time, permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours a week

Salary: £24,136 pa + pension and other benefits

Closing Date:  27th April, 2025

About the Role

As Young People Support Worker you will work under the direction, guidance and support of a manager/senior worker you will be responsible for a caseload of clients as well as share responsibility for the safety and wellbeing of all clients, volunteers and staff in the service. You will participate in our programme of meaningful activity by running group sessions and activities within the accommodation to support young people’s individual development and social engagement.

In accommodation based services you will ensure that the accommodation is properly maintained and support the client to sustain their tenancy and participate in positive and successful move on.

You will work a rolling rota of daytimes, evenings and weekends (some shifts will be lone working) including bank holidays to ensure that young people have full staff support during their most difficult times.

Key responsibilities include:

· Ensure client safety, wellbeing, and adherence to safeguarding and emergency procedures.

· Deliver high-quality risk assessments, support plans, and one-to-one/group support to build client resilience.

· Foster partnerships with local agencies to support clients while following data protection protocols.

· Engage flexibly and creatively with clients, encouraging their involvement in decisions and participation in activities.

· Support clients in accessing education, training, employment, and volunteering opportunities.

· Maintain health and safety standards, prepare accommodations for new clients, and oversee accurate financial records.

· Collaborate with team members, volunteers, and attend training and meetings as required, ensuring contract compliance.

About You

You will need to have the following skills and experience:

· Experience working with young people or those affected by homelessness.

· Understanding of the needs of individuals facing homelessness, mental health issues, substance misuse, or the care system.

· Knowledge of risk assessments, support planning, safeguarding, and health and safety procedures.

· Strong literacy, numeracy, IT skills, and commitment to diversity, equality, and professional integrity.

· Ability to maintain professional boundaries, work collaboratively, and reflect on practices for continuous development.

In return for working here, you will receive:

· A comprehensive training package tailored to your needs and role

· Flexible working model for suitable roles.

· 26 days annual leave rising to 30 after five years of service.

· Family-friendly leave policies including - maternity, adoption and parental leave and Carers leave.

· Auto-enrolment to pension scheme employer from day 1 with employer contribution up to 7% and increasing with service

· Employee Assistance Programme and access to the app – 24/7 GP appointments, prescription service, health checks and nutrition advice.

· Discount vouchers including gym, retail, food & drink, travel, electricals and more.

· Cash benefit plan for you and your partner (living with you) and children under 18 including covering Dental, Optical, Hospital Stays, Scans and More​

· Death in service (4x Base salary)

· Legal Advice line

About the Organisation

Depaul UK delivers a wide range of support and housing services for young people and adults at risk of homelessness. We specialise in the provision of services that prevent homelessness, increase the resilience of those we work with and energise opportunities for employment, education, training and volunteering in the communities we work within. Our organisation reaches from Newcastle to London, Greater Manchester and Milton Keynes.

You may have experience in areas such as: Support Worker, Peer Support, Project Manager, Care Caseworker, Youth Project Coordinator, Youth Caseworker, Care Worker, Health Care Assistant, Support Worker, Nurses, Social Care Worker, Care Assistant, Wellbeing Worker etc. #INDSCP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

The Corporate Partnerships Manager will play a vital role in supporting New Horizon Youth Centre’s mission by managing and growing a portfolio of valued corporate partners (>£20k) and supporters (<£20k). They will nurture these relationships to ensure meaningful, long-term support for our work with young people facing homelessness. 

This will include organising volunteering days that inspire action, delivering lunch and learn sessions that deepen understanding of our cause, and finding creative ways for partners to make a real difference. This role will also drive new business, proactively building relationships with companies who share our values and want to help young people fulfil their potential. 

In addition, they will lead on New Horizon’s events programme, developing and delivering inspiring events that connect corporate partners, high-net-worth individuals, and other supporters to the heart of our mission.

• Salary £37,024 to £41,600
• Deadline to apply: 5pm, Monday 21 April

For more information, please visit our website by clicking the 'Apply' button.

Operating across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Berkshire, our client provide accommodation-based services to those in need of care and support, and to those who cannot afford to buy or rent homes at market rates. They fulfil this mission by constructing hundreds of essential new homes and offering care and supported housing services to a diverse range of people. They are now seeking a dedicated Service Manager for their well-respected homeless night shelter in St Albans.

Our client’s homeless shelter provides emergency accommodation for up to 12 single homeless people in St Albans each night.; their dedicated staff team offer a trauma-informed, safe environment which is person-centred and supports beneficiaries to access the help they need. As Service Manager, you’ll support your team and be responsible for overseeing support, advice and assistance to beneficiaries who are/have been living on the streets so that they are able to access and maintain a safe and secure home of their own.

To apply for this role, you must have previous experience of working in frontline services for people experiencing homelessness, or those with complex needs. You will also have demonstrable line management experience, and a knowledge of relevant legislation in relation to homelessness, housing and the equalities act. 

If you are interested in finding out more information about this new opportunity, please register your interest and submit your CV by clicking 'apply now' below. Applications will be reviewed, and interviews scheduled with the client, on an on-going basis.

At Prospectus, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application. If you are enthusiastic about working with a fantastic charity that makes a real difference in people's lives, we would love to hear from you!

Are you ready to take the next step in your fundraising career by leading a new business team that creates impactful partnerships and raises vital funds to support St Mungo’s mission to end homelessness?

We are seeking a Corporate Partnerships Manager – New Business to join our high performing Corporate Partnerships team.

Over recent years, St Mungo’s has seen significant growth in corporate partnerships. We are proud to have a number of long-term relationships with companies from a range of sectors including, Bloomberg, Taylor Wimpey and The Deposit Protection Scheme who share our commitment to ending homelessness and rebuilding lives. Reporting to the Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager this role will be responsible for leading the new business team and adopting a strategic approach to new business across the corporate partnerships and wider fundraising team.

The role of Corporate Partnerships Manager – New Business, offers a unique opportunity for personal and professional growth, with support to develop your skills and make a real impact on the lives of people we exist to support. In this role, you will:

• Lead and oversee new business activity (strategic, COTY, commercial and brand partnerships)
• Develop relationships with prospective partners from proactive outreach
• Develop high quality pitches and proposals to secure partnerships
• Use a relationship led approach to build the new business pipeline, maximising potential for high-value, strategic, multi-year, multi-faceted partnerships
• Develop and implement resources and processes for new partnership opportunities
• Ensure St Mungo’s strategic priorities are addressed through our partnerships and that the brand is protected and appropriately valued

In this role you will be required to work flexibly for at least 2 days per week from our head office in Tower Hill, London. We support a flexible approach to work with opportunities for agile working for the rest of your week; from home, or other St Mungo’s locations.

About you

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience.

• Proven eexperience of securing new multi-year, high value partnerships, as well as brand and commercial partnerships.
• Demonstrable experience of negotiating, influencing and creating partnership agreements.
• Experience of leading, motivating and managing people to achieve team and organisation objectives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in IT, especially Microsoft Office and databases such as Raiser’s Edge.

We are creating a diverse and fully inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and we welcome applications from all under-represented groups, particularly Global Majority candidates who are underrepresented at this management level.

How to apply

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.

To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website. 

Closing date: 10am on 21 April 2025

Interview and assessments on 1 May 2025

What we offer

• Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
• A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
• Competitive salary and other Benefits

Head of Governance & Deputy Company Secretary
Location: Birmingham B15 1LZ
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week
Salary: £87,675 per annum

Are you an experienced governance professional with a passion for ensuring compliance, best-in-class governance, and effective company secretarial services? Want to join a sector leading organisation recognised as G1 for governance, V1 for viability and C1 for consumer standards by our regulatory body – the only such organisation amongst our peers.

As our Head of Governance & Deputy Company Secretary, you will work closely with our Director of Governance & Assurance, leading the delivery of robust governance frameworks, company secretarial services, and data protection compliance.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Governance Leadership – Support the Director of Governance & Assurance in designing and implementing best-in-class governance frameworks.
• Company Secretarial Duties – Support company secretarial services, ensuring compliance with regulatory and statutory obligations, including financial statements, annual returns, AGMs, and corporate record management.
• Board & Committee Management – Ensure seamless governance support for our Board and Committees, including agenda setting, documentation, minute-taking, and board succession planning.
• Data Protection Oversight – Lead and support the Data Protection Manager and team to ensure compliance with data protection laws and regulations.
• Data Governance – Establish and maintain robust frameworks for data retention, deletion, and governance, working closely with Assurance teams to oversee implementation.

What We're Looking For: Our ideal candidate will have:

• Achieved Chartered Membership of the Chartered Governance Institute (or working towards).
• Demonstrable experience of ‘the Company Secretary' role.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement, and leadership
• A strong eye for detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, with a proactive and solutions-focused mindset.
• Evidenced their understanding of Midland Heart and how their skills and experience align to the role in a cover letter of no more than 2 pages. 

Who are Midland Heart? We're one team working together for our tenants; a large and ambitious housing organisation providing more people an affordable place to call home. We welcome people from every walk of life, at every stage of their career. We expect a lot from our people but in return you can be assured of a great place to work, where you will be well rewarded and where great people are able to succeed. Whether you want to build your career with us, or use your experience to move on, we're here to develop your potential.

Applications close at midnight on Sunday 20th April 2025. 
Assessments are currently scheduled for Tuesday 29th April 2025. 

Interested?

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. Please feel free to contact us if you would like to discuss any adjustments you might need in order to be successful in this role.

No agencies please.

Accountable to the Centre Manager and the Management Team, you will be responsible for the day to day support of service users. You will undertake duties and responsibilities, as shown on the Staff Rota, which are necessary to ensure the smooth running of the supported housing programme. 

These will include:

• Advising service users in the carrying out of their activities.
• Coming alongside service users to assist and encourage.
• Providing transport to doctors, dentists, hairdresser etc.
• Providing personal support to ensure that service users needs are met, (including practical and spiritual needs).
• You will ensure that each service users Support Plan is followed and updated on a daily basis.
• You will work a shift system, including shift leadership, sleep-overs when required, as detailed in the staff rotas.
• You will keep all records required by both Care Standards (Scotland) Act 2002 and Teen Challenge UK.

As Teen Challenge UK is a Christian organisation, this post carries an Occupational Requirement in line with Equality Act 2010. Please note that one reference must be from your church minister or leader to endorse your live and active Christian faith and commitment. Successful applicants for this post will require membership of the PVG scheme and registration with the SSSC.

Benefits:

• Company Pension
• Discounted or Free Food
• On-site Parking

Experience:

• Support Environment: 2 years (Preferred)

Location:

• Duns TD11 

Licence:

• Driving (Required)
• SVQ Level 2-3 Health & Social Care (Preferred) or willing to work towards

Work remotely:

   •  No

Our client is a Charity which specialisies in the provision of high-quality independent living accommodation for people of limited financial means.  They are searching for a qualified Finance Manger to work with their leadership team, based in the Hounslow area.

The position reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer and is accountable to the Charity Directors and Finance Committee. The post is responsible for running and maintaining the Charity’s financial matters and records, including production of the management accounts and preparation of the draft annual report and the development of budgets and forecasts for strategic projects and other initiatives.  This is a key role, working with a great team and one that contributes directly to the smooth running of the Charity.

This position is office based, in a great location for public transport connections and in offices with excellent amenities.

Job Purpose:

· Manage day to day book-keeping and key financial processes.

· Produce accurate and timely monthly accounts.

· Develop quarterly reports, annual budgets, accounts and cash flow forecasts.

· Produce the required documents and process for audit partners.

· Plan and organise data for payroll processing.

· Partner with the Charity’s Directors and Finance Committee to develop budgets and forecasts for strategic projects and initiatives.

· Work with the Charity’s key partners to ensure that all governance and compliance matters are fulfilled.

· Work effectively with the team, stakeholders and residents on a day-to-day basis.

Position Requirements:

· A track record of working in finance and teamwork.

· Excellent business acumen and commercial skills.

· Have a high level of interpersonal, communication skills with a can-do attitude.

· Be a self-starter with excellent time-management, and problem-solving skills.

· A solid educational background and be a fully qualified accountant.

If you have experience in finance ideally with knowledge of the housing and or the charity sector and are passionate about undertaking a position something that makes positive difference to the wellbeing and quality of life for other people and a community, this is a unique opportunity. 

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate based on disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

Fundraising Officer (Community and Events)
Salary: £16,800 per annum (£28,000 full time equivalent)
Part time: 21 hours (worked over three to four days)
Closing date: 9am on 25th April 2025
Interview dates: 30th April and 1st May 2025
Benefits: Employees are eligible for Medicash (a non-contractual benefit), 33 days paid holiday (full-time equivalent), access to Cyclescheme (for discounted bikes and accessories), and a long service award (after five years).

New Hope’s crucial work depends upon our Head Office team, which includes the following functions: HR, volunteering, finance, workforce development, fundraising and communications, maintenance, health and safety, and IT. New Hope’s Leadership Team, which oversees all operational and strategic activity, is also part of the Head Office team.

Following an increase in our community and events fundraising, we are looking to recruit for a new role developing and delivering these activities. You will have excellent interpersonal skills, be a strong communicator, flexible and with a can-do and proactive attitude. Able to manage competing demands and projects, you will be able to work independently and as part of a small and busy fundraising and communications team. You will be a team player who thrives in an inclusive environment, ready to contribute your skills towards our shared goal of preventing homelessness and transforming lives.

You may be looking to start a career in fundraising and are keen to develop and learn from an experienced team.

This is an office based role.

Interested? Click apply and upload your CV and Cover Letter now.

Director of Partnerships

Are you successful in securing high-value corporate partnerships and scaling income streams?

We are seeking an ambitious and strategic Director of Partnerships to lead corporate engagement and drive income growth for a national charity supporting care-experienced young people. 

Position: Director of Partnerships

Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 (DOE)

Location: Hybrid - Head Office at Crewe Hall, Crewe

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

Closing Date: Monday 21st April

Interviews (first stage): Tuesday 6th May - Afternoon onwards - Online

Interviews (second stage): Tuesday 13th May 2025 - in person

You are invited to join the Director of Partnerships online briefing on Tuesday 15th April 2025 12:00-12:45pm

About the Role

This newly created role reports directly to the CEO and is instrumental in shaping and executing the charity’s first-ever structured corporate engagement strategy. You will be responsible for developing key business relationships, securing strategic partnerships, generating opportunities for young people and sustainable income streams to support their mission.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing a Corporate Partnerships Strategy – Creating the vision, framework, and tools to establish a best-in-class function.

• Building High-Impact Relationships – Engaging corporate partners to align with their CSR and ESG objectives.

• Driving Revenue Growth – Securing funding through sponsorships, commercial collaborations and grants.

• Leading Negotiations & Contract Management – Managing partnerships from inception to execution.

• Overseeing Fundraising Activities – Working alongside our bid-writing service to maximise income opportunities.

• Scaling for Long-Term Success – Laying the foundation for a sustainable and scalable partnerships model.

This is an exciting opportunity to build something from the ground up, creating transformational partnerships that make a lasting impact.

About You

We are looking for a dynamic leader with a proven track record in securing high-value partnerships. You will have:

• A strong background in corporate partnerships or business development

• An entrepreneurial mindset – someone who thrives in building something new.

• Strategic and commercial acumen – the ability to see the big picture while driving hands-on execution.

• Excellent relationship-building skills – confident engaging with FTSE 100 boardrooms and young people alike.

• A passion for social change – a genuine belief in empowering young people leaving care.

Charity sector experience is beneficial but not essential – we welcome candidates from corporate, sales, and commercial partnership backgrounds.

About the Organisation

Leaving care at 16-18 can be daunting. Many young people face isolation, housing instability, and unemployment. The charity works with Local Authorities to enable them to provide essential support so that young people can transition successfully into independent living. Since 2015, the House Project community has grown to 950 young people, with 515 securing stable housing without a single eviction or tenancy breakdown.

NHP have a strong reputation in the public sector and are now ready to expand corporate partnerships to create new opportunities and ensure long-term sustainability.

Other roles you may have experience in could include:

Head of Partnerships, Corporate Partnerships Manager, Business Development Director, Head of Fundraising, CSR Manager, Strategic Partnerships Lead, Commercial Partnerships Director, etc. 

We welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you require any adjustments during the process, please let us know.

The charity is committed to safeguarding young people. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a DBS check.

Justlife’s Vision

Making people's experience of temporary accommodation be short, safe and healthy.

About this role

We are looking for a motivated individual with an understanding of homelessness to fulfil this exciting role gathering people, exploring challenges and considering solutions related to temporary accommodation (TA).  The role will be responsible for pioneering, supporting and facilitating the delivery of a number of Temporary Accommodation Action Groups (TAAGs), primarily in the North West, that feed into national discussions and policy recommendations through Justlife’s campaigning work. Could this be you?

You will be comfortable leading cross-sector meetings and navigating conflicting priorities to move towards change. You will also be enthusiastic to represent an organisation which puts people with lived experience at the heart of everything they do. You will be a self-starter with great communications skills and a dedication to supporting people with current or lived experience to engage in the change making process.

We currently run TAAGs in London, Bristol, Brighton and across Sussex but this work is new to the North West. You will need to be a strong networker with lots of initiative. You will be able to sell the benefits of TAAGs to participants, and with the persistence to see through the establishment of these groups. The role requires a flexible, pro-active and open approach to work, working within Justlife’s values - People before Programmes, Collaboration before Competition and Innovation before Institutions.

We strongly believe in the power of collaborative working, and you will be joining a small team of network development workers working across the country. We are currently growing this team in order to not just increase the amount of network work we can do, but also with the aim of offering more support, share best practice and help make this change happen on a wider scale.

This role will be based out of our Manchester office (minimum 2 days per week in office) but will also require regular travel, including some national travel and occasional overnight stays.

Why do we exist

Justlife is in existence because we know thousands of people struggle to manage in poor and unsuitable temporary accommodation. Their stay isn’t temporary, they are likely to be suffering with deteriorating mental and physical health, becoming victims of crime, losing control of their life and even dying prematurely. We are working towards making their stays as short, safe and healthy as possible.

How do we operate?

Our values guide our work and are very important to us:

• Collaboration before competition
• People before programmes
• Innovation before Institutions

What do we do?

Justlife delivers impactful services in Greater Manchester and Brighton & Hove, supporting and empowering people experiencing homelessness in temporary accommodation. We also drive positive system change across the national temporary accommodation sector, convening those with a common interest; people with lived experience, landlords, charities, local and national government, and carrying out research and gathering insights.

We aim to grow our impact and reach, supporting more people in temporary accommodation and to build a movement that brings about lasting positive change.

Why work for us?

Here at Justlife, we're committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity and perspective.

Perks of working at Justlife

• Great holiday package! Starting at 27 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays (increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and 30 days after 10 years’ service)
• Additional 5 days annual leave purchase scheme through salary sacrifice
• Enhanced pension contribution scheme, 5% Justlife contribution (correct at time of print)
• Cycle to work scheme
• 2 Volunteering days per year

Employment Terms and Conditions

Job Title: Network Development Worker

Hours: Full time, but open to part-time hours for the right candidate

Contract Type/Term: Permanent

Normal hrs. to be worked: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

Location: Manchester - minimum 2 days per week in the office. This role will also require regular travel, including some national travel and occasional overnight stays.

Salary: £29,894

Closing date for applications: Midnight on Wednesday 23rd April.

Application Process
To apply, please upload a covering letter addressing how you meet the person specification, together with an up to date CV.

In-person interviews are planned to take place in Manchester on either Wednesday 30th April or Thursday 1st May.

You will receive an automated email receipt of your submitted forms. If you do not hear from us by the end of Friday 26th April, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Unfortunately we are unable to provide feedback on unsuccessful shortlisting.

Job Summary

The Justlife Network Development Worker will have a desire to see systemic change for individuals and families experiencing temporary accommodation (TA) across the north and a commitment to doing so with the voice of lived experience at its heart. The TA situation across the country is acute and it is increasingly being recognised as the central issue of the housing crisis.

This role will involve working in partnership with local authorities, charities, accommodation providers and people who live in TA or have lived experience, to support and run a number of Temporary Accommodation Action Groups (TAAGs). While Justlife works in Manchester and has some existing work to build upon in Manchester, this role will be pro-actively involved in starting a TAAG in Manchester, as well as in other locations in the North-West. This role may also support and facilitate some or all the work of the Bristol TAAG. Over the contract period, the post holder will support TAAGs to test proposed solutions to local challenges of TA, continuity plan beyond Justlife’s support, and gather impact learning.

This will include coming alongside local organisations working with people in TA, building their connections and capacity to bring about change in the sector. The role will convene regular steering group meetings bringing partners together to share learning across the TAAGs and enabling the them to feed into national discussions and policy recommendations through Justlife’s campaigning work including the Households in Temporary Accommodation All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) and our Alliance.

The role will amplify the voices of those with lived experience of TA connecting them with others and enabling them to advocate, lobby and influence for meaningful change, positively impacting the circumstances of those living in TA, both in the areas where running TAAGs and nationally. This will be carried out working alongside existing lived experience forums providing a safe method of engagement, to actively promote the involvement of those with lived experience.

The role will gather good practice examples from the groups and the wider TA sector, monitor and evaluate the groups, report on their effectiveness and support continued learning within Justlife. Working alongside the wider Justlife team the role will consider solutions to the issues faced in TA that can be tested by Justlife or partner organisations.

This post is a fixed term contract, however Justlife is committed to the continued development of this work beyond June 2026, resource dependent.

The role will include:

• Work within the network and TAAGs team to support the existing work of TAAGs, including possibly taking on a leadership/facilitation role in Bristol.
• Explore the possibility for new TAAGs across the North West and get new TAAG groups started.
• Supporting TAAGs to work with existing lived experience forums locally in order to ensure effective and safe lived experience engagement in the TAAGs.
• Developing learning around TA and building potential solutions through issues raised.

Responsible to: Head of Research, Policy & Communications

Responsible for: No direct reports

Role Description

Key Responsibilities

• Working in partnership with local authorities, charities, accommodation providers and people who live in TA or have lived experience of TA, to support and facilitate a number of TAAGs to thrive and achieve their aims.
• Supporting TAAGs to work alongside existing lived experience forums in order to ensure effective and safe lived experience engagement
• Convening and supporting regular steering group meetings bringing partners together to share learning across the TAAGs and enabling the TAAGs to feed into national discussions and policy recommendations through Justlife’s campaigning work including the Households in Temporary Accommodation All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) and our Alliance.
• Proactively engaging with local organisations working with people in TA, strengthening their voice, building their connections and capacity to bring about change in the sector.
• Gathering good practice models and developing potential solutions with partners to issues relating to TA that can be tested by Justlife frontline services and partner organisations.
• Being part of Justlife’s Research, Policy & Communications team, attending weekly virtual team meetings, contributing to reports, presentations and communications to share learning.
• Contribute to the TAAGs team to support other Network Development Workers and share learning and best practice.
• Being part of and contributing to the Justlife team, attending meetings as appropriate and to be involved in appropriate staff development and training and be committed to team events

This hybrid role will be based in Manchester, where we would ask you to work out of Justlife offices at least two days a week. It will require regular travel, including some national travel and occasional overnight stays.

This job description is intended as an outline indicator of general areas of activity and will be amended in light of the changing needs of Justlife. It is expected that the post holder will be as positive and flexible as possible in using this document as a framework, and in performing other duties commensurate with these responsibilities, the band of the post and skills and qualification of the post-holder.

Person Specification

Experience & Knowledge

• Experience of engaging with a wide variety of stakeholders in a variety of environments and across sectors
• Experience of working in multi-disciplinary environments where competing priorities are represented
• Experience of working/volunteering with, or research involving, people facing multiple disadvantage (such as those experiencing homelessness)
• Desirable: Experience of initiating networked approaches to working or pioneering innovative work that works in partnership with diverse stakeholder groups.
• Understanding of systems thinking approaches, including systems mapping and stakeholder analysis
• Understanding of co-production and other user lived experience engagement models

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships, influence and communicate effectively with a range of people
• Ability to Interpret and analyse data to make convincing arguments and capture people’s interest
• Group Facilitation skills
• IT skills (Office suite, online cloud-based tools)
• Flexibility, adaptability and an ability to think creatively
• Excellent communication skills, verbally and written, including ability to write content and engage in social media

Personal attributes

• A strong commitment to drive change for people living in TA
• Commitment to diversity and anti-oppressive practice in all areas of work
• Self-motivation, able to prioritise workload and operate without close guidance from a manager
• Willingness to travel across North-West and, from time to time, further afield.
• Commitment to the values of Justlife:
  • Collaboration before competition
  • People before programmes
  • Innovation before Institution

Trusts and Grants Fundraiser 

Hope and Vision Communities is a young, small charity providing supported, move-on accommodation for people who have successfully completed residential rehabilitation.

Do you have experience of writing compelling grant applications? 

We are looking for a Trust and Grants Fundraiser to help us grow our existing income and build a strong portfolio of funders for Hope and Vision Communities. 

This could be done from our small office in Wargrave, at home, or a hybrid mix of both. 

In return we will give you support to succeed, a great group of people to work with and the chance to make a real difference to the people we support.

Job Description: 

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Trusts and Grants Fundraiser to join our team and lead efforts in securing funding from trusts, foundations, and grant-making bodies. As a vital member of our fundraising team, you will play a key role in sustaining and expanding our impactful community programs. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Research and Identification: 

• Conduct research to identify potential trust and grant funding opportunities. 

• Maintain an up-to-date database of relevant trusts and foundations.

Proposal Development: 

• Prepare compelling and persuasive funding proposals and grant applications. 

• Customise proposals to align with the priorities and requirements of different funders. 

Relationship Building: 

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential funders. 

• Communicate effectively with donors to provide updates on projects and impact. 

Grant Management: 

• Oversee the administration and reporting requirements for awarded grants. 

• Work closely with the CEO and finance to ensure compliance with grant terms. 

Networking and Representation: 

• Represent the organisation at relevant networking events and conferences. 

• Build a network of contacts within the funding community. 

Budgeting and Financial Acumen: 

• Contribute to budget development for grant applications and proposals. 

• Monitor and report on financial performance related to grants. 

Qualifications and Skills: 

• Proven experience in trusts and grants fundraising within the charity sector. 

• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills. 

• Strong project management and organisational abilities. 

• Familiarity with grant management processes and reporting requirements. 

• Ability to work collaboratively and independently. 

• Passion for community development, social impact, and positive change. 

How to Apply: 

Please apply on this platform. We are looking to recruit asap, and interview will take place as soon as we receive a matching application. 

Hope and Vision Communities Charity is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply. 

Join our team and contribute to securing vital funding that empowers communities and brings positive change! 

Hours: 0.4 FTE 

Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 FTE equivalent  (£11,200 - 14,000 pa pro-rata)

As CEO, you will set the charity’s strategic direction, ensuring its continued growth and impact while upholding our Christian ethos. You will lead a dedicated team, oversee operational excellence, and champion a culture of inclusion, innovation, and trauma-informed support.

You will forge strong relationships with funders, partners, and stakeholders, acting as an ambassador for OCH. With services spanning North East and South East England, your leadership will directly influence the lives of nearly 1,300 people facing homelessness each year and drive our mission of transforming lives through supported accommodation, support, and community.

As part of the wider Oasis family, you will collaborate with national and local leaders to align our work with a shared vision of community transformation.

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Ivy Rock Partners is delighted to be partnering with a dynamic, community-focused organisation to recruit a Finance Manager. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance professional to lead and develop a high-performing finance team, ensuring strong financial management, compliance, and strategic decision-making.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Finance Manager will be responsible for overseeing financial operations, managing a small team of 3, and driving continuous improvement across financial reporting, compliance, and commercial initiatives. This role plays a key part in shaping financial strategy and ensuring effective governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the finance team to ensure efficient service delivery across the organisation.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes, including reconciliations, journal postings, and variance analysis.
• Prepare timely and accurate financial reports for senior leadership, ensuring robust data to support decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and accounting standards, maintaining strong governance.
• Drive the budgeting and forecasting process, ensuring sound financial controls and resource allocation.
• Coordinate external audits and implement recommendations effectively. Manage cash flow and cost recovery processes to support business sustainability.
• Support system improvements, ensuring the organisation leverages technology for financial efficiency.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, communicating financial insights clearly.

About You

We are looking for a proactive and strategic finance leader with a strong background in financial management and team leadership.

Key attributes include:

• Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, or equivalent).
• Proven experience managing financial operations in a complex organisation.
• Ability to translate financial data into meaningful insights for non-finance stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations, budgeting, and audit processes.
• Experience in housing, not-for-profit, or public sector finance is desirable but not essential
• . A proactive and problem-solving mindset, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Why Join?

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an organisation that makes a real difference to communities while offering a challenging and rewarding career path. You’ll be joining a supportive and collaborative environment where innovation is encouraged, and financial leadership plays a key role in driving success.

For more information, please contact Megan Hunter for a confidential conversation.

Nature Based Therapies Regional Manager (Learning Disabilities) 

Salary: £39,000 

Location: Newnham-on-Severn (hybrid working), with travel required to Stourbridge  

Full Time, Permanent  

Hours: 37.5 hours/ week  

Closing Date – 21st April 2025 

1st Interview – Tuesday 22/04/2025 (via Teams) 

2nd interview – Monday 28th April (in-person at our Gloucestershire community) 

This is an exciting new role at Camphill Village Trust tasked with driving the operational delivery and development of our vision to be the leading provider of Green Care in the UK for adults with Learning Disabilities and Autism.

As the Green Care Regional Manager, you will be tasked with leading the Green Care teams across your region to ensure the provision and development of high-quality training and educational pathways, and nature-based activities for people with learning and other disabilities to create a sense of accomplishment, personal accountability, and self-confidence in acquiring and developing new skills, while promoting inclusivity and a sense of belonging in a land-based community.

Our Green Care opportunities offer a diverse programme of activities that take place across our social farms, gardens and creative workshops as well as in our social enterprises including cafes, farm shops and food production centres.

As the Green Care Regional Manager, you will be responsible across your region for the development and growth of the Trusts Green Care opportunities as well ensuring the seamless day-to-day operations of these programmes while setting out the expectations of individuals contributions and managing the balance between production and support. To achieve this, you will need to ensure the programme is delivered within the Trust’s Green Care framework, establish and enforce rigorous quality control measures that ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Additionally, you will need to maintain the financial stability of the programme by efficiently managing the financial budget and securing alternative funding. Finally, you will need to lead and motivate teams to deliver a person-centered and outcome-focused approach, ensuring optimal performance and delivery of a well-managed and good quality green care program. 

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Level 4 qualification or above in Education, Health and Social Care or equivalent experience 

• Experience working in a role which supports people’s development and progression. 

• Experience of community development 

• A background in delivering training programmes to improve health and/or educational outcomes. 

• Ideally previous experience with Adults with Learning Disabilities or experience within the sector. 

Location & Travel  

This role will be predominantly based at our Oaklands Park and Grange Villages in Newnham-on-Severn, with travel required to Ashfield Gardens in Stourbridge. You must be able to travel to these locations. There will be travel required between locations as part of your role. 

Excited? Read our pack, look at our strategy and know that you would be joining an amazing Trust, a brilliant team and that you would have the ability to make a real difference.

Your application should include your CV and a supporting statement of no less than one page detailing why you would like to work for the Trust and how your skills and experience meet the job description and person specification (see attached Job pack).