Jobs

We need a passionate and adaptable individual with experience in content creation and social media, and in supporting strategic communications campaigns. A passion for the natural world is a bonus! 

The role will provide support to Tusk’s integrated communications strategy, taking a leading role in the implementation of Tusk’s digital communications, especially social media platforms and the creation and curation of digital assets. The communications strategy covers Tusk’s operations and fundraising in both the UK and the US, as well as project activity in Africa.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Digital Communications

• Implement Tusk’s social media strategy in line with Tusk’s overarching communications strategy, ensuring it adheres to Tusk’s values and brand guidelines, including language and tone of voice
• Produce compelling and shareable content for Tusk’s social media platforms, including videos, images and text
• Analyse social media performance and explore opportunities to drive audience engagement and growth
• Develop promotional films on Tusk’s work
• Keep the Tusk website up to date, writing and uploading regular news posts and blogs
• Prepare regular e-shots in line with the overarching communications strategy and send to Tusk’s e-newsletter subscribers in both the UK and US, and analyse their success
• Create or commission digital content as needed
• Collate digital assets and toolkits and share as required

Communications Strategy

• Support the Head of Communications with the implementation of Tusk’s communications strategy, working with other Tusk team members as required.
• Monitor the media for relevant stories, opportunities and trends.
• Research and identify relevant opportunities for Tusk to react to news, participate in online discussions and share insights to strengthen the brand’s authority.

General

• The nature of the charity demands that this role be flexible to assist generally with all aspects of the work carried out at Tusk and is not limited to the duties listed above

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential:

• 2-3 years’ experience managing social media for a brand
• Ability to produce branded, clear, compelling, and audience-appropriate content for social media and digital platforms
• Excellent video editing and creation skills
• Strong writing and editorial skills
• Ability to work as part of a team and build excellent working relationships internally and externally
• Good organisation, time management and ability to focus on a specific task (as well as multi-tasking)

Desirable:

• Experience of marketing and communications for a charity
• A good understanding of African wildlife conservation issues.

The European Respiratory Society (ERS) is looking for a Communications Assistant to join our small and busy team. The team is based in Sheffield but works with colleagues across Europe on a daily basis to support the communication needs of the Society. This is a full-time position with a temporary 12-month contract. It offers hybrid working between office and home.

About ERS

ERS is an international membership organisation that brings together physicians, healthcare professionals, scientists and other experts working in respiratory medicine. We are one of the leading medical organisations in the respiratory field, with a growing membership representing over 160 countries. Our mission is to promote lung health in order to alleviate suffering from disease and drive standards for respiratory medicine globally. Science, education and advocacy are at the core of everything we do; we promote scientific research, provide access to high-quality educational resources and play a key role in raising awareness of lung disease to politicians.

Specifics of the role

The Communications Assistant will support the wider team to produce and deliver comms plans and associated tactics using a variety of channels, including newsletters, websites, social media and mailings – targeting both our membership and the wider professional respiratory community. 

Responsibilities:

• Daily checking of social media accounts (responding to and engaging with posts)
• Social media scheduling across all platforms
• Copywriting (for social media posts, newsletter items etc.)
• Image sourcing/editing for use on communications channels
• Scheduling of website content using a customised content management system (WordPress)
• Creating mailings/newsletters in design
• Proofreading and content checking
• Basic communication planning
• Supporting the Communications Director and Communications Coordinators as requested
• Some (limited) European travel may be required

Qualifications/experience

• Experience in a related role (preferred)
• Undergraduate degree in English, communications, journalism, PR or related (essential)
• Experience of working with social media such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram (essential)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (essential)
• Experience of image editing/design suites (essential)
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail (essential)
• Ability to prioritise – handle multiple assignments, manage/meet tight deadlines, and quickly adapt to meet unexpected and urgent requests (essential)
• Confident with technology and computer-based systems (essential)
• Experience with MailChimp, Canva and content management systems (CMS) (preferred)
• Experience of a medical/scientific/not for profit organisation (preferred)

Battersea's Global Programmes Department advances our ambitious plans to play a global role in achieving a positive impact on thousands of dogs and cats. This department comprises two teams: the Academy, which supports the professional development of staff and volunteers in rescues and rehoming organisations, and Grants & Programmes, which provides strategic funding and support to organisations and researchers within the animal welfare sector.

We are looking for someone to join our Academy team as an Academy Learning Designer, to support the development, delivery, and maintenance of Academy face-to-face and online content. 

As a member of the Academy team, you will work closely with the Academy Programme Manager and Lead Learning Designer to build and maintain a portfolio of content and resources that are accessible and appropriate for rehoming organisations/individuals located in the UK and around the world. 

With skills in best practice pedagogy, and experience applying that across blended learning programmes, the successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and the ability to coordinate and manage relationships with subject matter experts within and outside of Battersea.

What we can offer you:

In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Our hybrid working model:

We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.

Diversity and inclusion:

We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.

We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.

More about us:

At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Closing date: 21st February 2025
Interview date(s): 5th & 6th March 2025

To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

HFEH Mind are looking for maternity cover for the HR team on a 12 month fixed term contract starting between Mid March to Early April 2025.

Purpose of the job

To support the development and implementation of HR initiatives and systems, providing guidance to staff and line managers on employee relations matters and supporting them through their employment journey with HFEH Mind.

The HR Officer will maintain excellent knowledge of charity policies and procedures, terms and conditions, UK employment law and HR best practice and will deputise for the Head of People Services & Company Secretary in their absence.

About Hammersmith, Fulham, Ealing, and Hounslow Mind

We’re Hammersmith, Fulham, Ealing, and Hounslow Mind (HFEH Mind), part of Mind the mental health charity. We provide advice and support to empower anybody experiencing a mental health problem and we campaign to improve services, raise awareness, and promote understanding of mental health.

We work in Hammersmith, Fulham, Ealing, and Hounslow and have a range of services and products to help children, young people and adults maintain and regain their mental health. We work with employers, partners, community groups and other charities to achieve our aims.

Key Responsibilities​

· Support the development and implementation of HR initiatives and systems

· Provide counselling on policies and procedures using Rradar support as required.

· Be actively involved in recruitment by preparing job descriptions, posting ads and managing the hiring process when required.

· Support the creation and implementation of effective onboarding.

· Develop training and development programs.

· Assist in performance management processes.

· Support the management of disciplinary and grievance issues.

· Maintain employee records on the HRIS (BreatheHR) ensuring all staff documentation is accurate and up to date.

Benefits & Support

We want all our team to thrive at HFEH Mind and we offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, and excellent learning and development opportunities.  We are proud of our organisational culture, and we offer a supportive, flexible, and enjoyable place to work.

Employee benefits include:

• Opportunities for flexible working
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) increasing with years of service up to 30 days.
• Workplace pension scheme
• Occupational sick pay scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular supervision
• A variety of learning and development opportunities
• Access to “Perkbox” employee benefits
• Cycle to Work Scheme

HFEH Mind are an equal opportunities employer; and are proud to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.

HFEH Mind are committed to creating and fostering a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children and adults at risk. Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and thorough process of obtaining, collating, analysing, and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all persons appointed are suitable to work with children and vulnerable adults.

Post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

To develop, implement and maintain robust information management systems within the Trust.

To co-ordinate and support business meetings and Trustee Board Meetings.

To support development and management of the Trust Business Assurance Framework.

Support daily operations, ensuring services are delivered efficiently and effectively.  Provide full organisation and administrative support to the CEO and wider team members, undertaking a wide spectrum of tasks as delegated ensuring completion within targets and deadlines.

Support the development and implementation of operational policies and procedures to enhance service delivery and to comply with stakeholder contracts and agreements and all relevant regulations and legal requirements.

Oversee programme administration processes to ensure the efficient management of these areas.

Monitor and evaluate the performance of services and programmes with the Management Team. Coordinate the delivery of effective Management Information and analysis for regular review by the CEO and Board.

Develop and maintain a robust policy review programme, ensuring version control and circulation across teams.

Manage external supplier contracts and relationships; ensuring contracts, insurances, subscriptions and rentals/hires are maintained to ensure continuity of cover/use and offer best value for the organisation.

Benefits

• Scope to take real ownership in a fast-growing charity
• Flexible working arrangements
• Strong commitment to professional development with a dedicated training budget
• Annual performance and pay progression reviews
• Up to 5% pension contribution
• 40 days paid leave per year: 25 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, 3 days between
• Christmas and New Year and 4 wellbeing days
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme offering free therapy
• Work phone and laptop
• A supportive and inclusive culture with regular team social event

Responsibilities

Supporting young people
You'll deliver our programmes and work one-to-one with care-experienced young people across London. You'll manage a caseload of young people and be a positive role model to those you're supporting.

Working with delivery partners
You’ll be working closely with our delivery partners to ensure the young people are getting the best support out there. Whether that’s liaising with social landlords or local debt advice charities.

Collecting crucial impact data and evidencing impact
You’ll be meticulous in ensuring you collect and report high quality data, understanding that this information is crucial to demonstrating our impact to funders and clients. You’ll ensure your notes and our databases are up to date with accurate information.

Working collaboratively
You'll work closely with other Settle Coaches and the wider team to ensure you are learning from them and they are learning from your experiences. You’ll collaborate with others in order to make decisions. You will contribute to an inclusive working environment for everyone.

Getting stuck in
We are a small but growing team and you'll be ready and excited to get stuck into new projects and opportunities as they arise - stretching yourself and developing your expertise.

What we're looking for

We are looking for a driven individual, with the relevant skills to provide high quality support to a small caseload of young people to ensure we give the very best we can to the young people we work with. We are interested in someone who is passionate about developing their frontline skills and supporting care experienced young people to achieve their goals.

You’ll feel comfortable working with people from a range of backgrounds including other professionals. You will seek opportunities for the young people you support and advocate for them during tricky moments. You will utilise creative thinking to broaden awareness of Settle within our referral partners when opportunity arises.

We are looking for a compassionate individual, with an understanding of the value in collecting high quality data. You are someone who is keen to learn about best practice and incorporate your work into our external communications.

Having recently started delivering support to young people living in the private rented sector, we are particularly interested in applicants with an understanding of this work, and/or experience delivering support to individuals living in the private rented sector as well as the social housing sector.

Care-experienced applicants

Settle is committed to increasing the representation of lived experience of the care system in our team. Therefore, care-experienced applicants who meet the essential criteria in the job description will be guaranteed an interview.

‘Care-experienced’ means you have been “looked after” by your local authority at any point, for any length of time before turning 18. This includes living with foster carers, in a residential children's home, being looked after at home with a supervision order, living with relatives or friends in kinship care, being adopted and previously looked after. This also covers asylum seekers who arrived in the UK without an adult with parental responsibility also known as Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children.

If this applies to you, please mention this in your application and we will follow up to request some evidence (such as a letter from a social worker or PA).

Railway Children is looking for a Supporter Experience Officer to cover maternity leave and be responsible for implementing our supporter engagement strategy.

About you:

The Supporter Engagement Officer is an integral role in the public fundraising and engagement team, continuing to develop our individual giving income streams and ensuring that our supporters feel valued and understand the amazing impact they have.

This is a great role for someone who is equally as comfortable analysing details in data as they are coming up with creative ways to engage our audiences. You’ll have a proven ability to grow income from individual donors while having the supporter’s needs at the heart of every interaction.

The role entails delivering supporter communication journeys across a range of channels and audiences so that we deliver excellent supporter care to all donors ensuring that their relationship with Railway Children is enhanced, their support retained and lifetime value maximised.

Job Title: Advice Locality Manager
Location: New Forest (Ringwood)
Hours: 24 hours per week (flexible working arrangements available)
Salary: £28,000 per annum (pro rata)

Are you passionate about leading teams and delivering community-focused services?

Citizens Advice New Forest is seeking an Advice Locality Manager to oversee the delivery of high-quality advice services within a designated area of the New Forest. This role is vital in ensuring that our services are accessible, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of the local community, including those in rural or hard-to-reach areas.

About You
We’re looking for someone with:

• Experience managing advice services or a similar role in the charity sector or related field.
• Strong leadership skills to manage and motivate staff and volunteers.
• Knowledge of issues such as welfare benefits, housing, employment, and debt.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach to identifying and addressing community needs.

If you’re adaptable, collaborative, and passionate about making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of advice services across local offices and outreach locations
• Recruit, train, and manage a team of staff and volunteers to ensure excellent service delivery.
• Build relationships with local organisations and community groups to expand service reach.
• Act as the lead for debt advice, supervising advisers and ensuring quality standards.
• Monitor service performance and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Why Join Us?

Citizens Advice New Forest is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and purpose-driven workplace. We actively encourage applications from people underrepresented in our organisation and sector, including people of colour, LGBTQ+ individuals, and disabled people. Flexible working options are available to support work-life balance.

Closing Date: Wednesday 12th February 2025 at 9am (applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis).

Join us and help make a difference in the New Forest. Together, we can solve problems, advocate for change, and create a better future for everyone.

TLC: Talk, Listen, Change are excited to be expanding their Therapeutic Wellbeing Team.

Are you an experienced Counsellor looking for a fulfilling role where you can make a difference? We’re seeking a skilled professional to join us and line manage our small team  of  passionate counsellors. 

Working closely with the Therapeutic Wellbeing Service Manager your role will work to ensure delivery of  a high-quality counselling service to children and young people that is trauma-informed ,ethical and supports key outcomes. Supporting the team of CYP counsellors and the wider counselling team to develop and maintain a safe, professional and accessible service.

You will also work with the Therapeutic Wellbeing Service Management Team and Clinical Supervisors to ensure services are delivered to a high standard in line with TLC’s values and the BACP Ethical Framework.

The Role

Provide line management support to counsellors through regular one-to-ones, performance appraisals, team meetings, sickness and performance management.

You will oversee and manage weekly Triage Meetings to ensure referrals are processed quickly, needs-based assessments are completed and timely decisions around the best type of support are made, ensuring children and young people’s voices are central to the process.

You will carry a small case load of clients and monitor the delivery levels across the counselling team and pro-actively allocate cases to counsellors and emotional wellbeing workers in the most efficient way possible.

Contribute  and support the Therapeutic Wellbeing Service Manager to produce high quality reports reporting back to commissioners/funders.

Work with the Therapeutic Wellbeing Management Team and wider TLC Teams to review, monitor and improve services, ensuring that the needs of the people receiving counselling are prioritised and their journey though the organisation is as smooth and uncomplicated as possible.

About you

 Experience: 5+ years working with children and young people. You’ll be experienced in trauma-informed care.

Skills: Held previous line management, leadership or coaching responsibilities. Strong knowledge in safeguarding, risk assessment, and therapy frameworks. Great communication skills and the ability to work flexibly.

Qualifications: Level 4 or above qualification and registered with BACP/UKCP/HCPC.

If you're passionate about making a real difference and thrive in a creative, supportive environment, then we would love to hear from you. 

About us

TLC: Talk, Listen, Change is a relationships charity that has been providing support to individuals, couples, families, and communities in the North of England for over 40 years. The charity focuses on promoting emotional wellbeing through the cultivation of safe, healthy, and happy relationships. Originally serving Greater Manchester, the organisation has expanded its reach to help people all over England. TLC offer a range of services tailored to meet the diverse relationship challenges faced by the community. Our commitment to evolving our services ensures we continue to meet the growing needs of those we serve.

TLC values safe, healthy, and happy relationships both within the workplace and beyond, emphasising a culture that is safe, authentic, and person-centred, reflecting our commitment to valuing staff as much as the people we support. The organisation takes pride in being progressive and inclusive. TLC have made specific commitments to staff well-being and inclusivity, such as the Age-Friendly Employer Pledge, supporting Afro-hairstyles through the Halo Code, and endorsing the White Ribbon campaign to end men’s violence against women. These initiatives support work to build an equitable and respectful work environment.

We aim to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest pool, reflecting the diverse range of people we support.  

We believe in empowering our team members to bring their best to this role. That’s why we offer flexible working hours around core business times.

We also provide an annual Professional Development allowance, a generous annual leave package, and even time off for your birthday, Health & Wellbeing Day, and EDI-focused Volunteering Day.

We want to make our recruitment processes accessible to everyone. As standard practice we provide interview questions prior to the interview so we can concentrate on getting to know you. If there is any way that we can support you to be the best you can be, please contact us. 

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Action Around Bethlehem Children with Disability (‘ABCD’) is a small but well-established charity. We are passionate about improving the lives of children with disabilities across Palestine regardless of faith, race or gender.

We are recruiting for the brand new role of Fundraising and Communications Officer. This is an important and exciting point in ABCD’s development, when we seek to develop our profile and supporter base, particularly among younger people in the UK. Over recent years we have been gradually extending the scope of our work in the refugee camps in the West Bank. As we grow, and the demand for our services grows, so have our ambitions to raise much needed funds.

We are looking for a creative and ambitious UK-based person who can effectively convey the life-changing impact of our work, raise the profile of the charity and motivate our growing supporter base to both donate and raise funds for the disadvantaged. You yourself will have the opportunity to grow in the role, as the role itself evolves and the needs of the charity expand over time.

We are seeking people who are passionate about changing the lives of young people and making a real difference to their life experiences. We don’t want young people to be homeless but for those that are, we want it to be the only time. We seek people who have life experience themselves, common sense, good values and feel comfortable with young people who might display difficult, challenging or resistant behaviour knowing full well it’s just a symptom of the trauma they’ve lived in their short lives up to now. It goes without saying we need team players who are reliable, loyal and committed. The Backup values are important feature of our work and we expect to see those in our colleagues. We pay well, we have a strong culture of support and development for our colleagues and we are an Investors in People (GOLD) employer.

• Job Title: Events & Courses Officer
• Job Type: Permanent
• Hours: 35 hours per week
• Salary: £29,557 - £31,362
• Location:Hybrid – FSRH Office (London Bridge) and home working. Weekly travel to the office is required as well as some UK travel

Can you help us?

Do you have a proven track record of delivering excellent learning events both online and in person? Are you organised, process driven and have a passion for delivering engaging activities? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

You’ll work closely with FSRH staff, subject matter experts, organisational partners and suppliers to help develop, deliver and evaluate conferences and other learning focussed events both online and in person.

Working as part of a small, dynamic team you will enjoy the pace of varied portfolio of activities that support the continuous professional development of healthcare professionals working in sexual and reproductive healthcare.

The role:

To work closely with the Events Manager and wider team on the operational delivery of all aspects of the learning events lifecycle, including:

• Planning, delivering and evaluating conferences and learning events including securing suitable suppliers such as speakers, venues etc. 

• Be a point of contact for those involved in events including content providers, presenters, participants and team.

• Communication: Handling member queries, emails, phone calls, and acting as a liaison between team members and other departments.

• Document management: Organising and maintaining digital and physical files, including educational materials and administrative documents.

• Supporting logistical arrangements: Booking transportation, accommodations, sourcing equipment etc.

• Administrative reports: Compiling and formatting reports for Senior Leadership Team and other senior stakeholders on progress and performance metrics. This includes monitoring & evaluation and reporting on a number of events including risk & issue mitigation and areas for improvement.

• Using digital solutions and platforms to support the event life-cycle such as our website, CRM, Oxford Abstracts etc.

• Using online platforms such as Zoom, MS Teams and other conference or virtual meeting platforms and tools.

• Manage video recordings and editing and uploading onto our video channels and learning managements system, so candidates and members can access them.

• Any other duties considered necessary for the role.

About You:

• You will be an experienced events professional who can demonstrate that they plan, deliver and evaluate work effectively within and across teams. 

• You’ll have previous experience of hosting online events and/or courses as well as in person activities.

• You’ll be an organised, efficient, multi-tasker who thrives on the challenge of delivering a quality, pacey portfolio.

• You will be confident working with a range of stakeholders, able to follow and improve processes, and comfortable with using a variety of digital systems.

• As an excellent communicator you will be effective within your team and wider including sharing your ideas to support continuous improvement.

• You will have the ability to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.

• You will be willing and flexible to work some evenings and weekends, and travel in the UK.

Who we are:

The Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (FSRH) is the leader in the field of sexual and reproductive healthcare, and we are the voice for professionals working in this area. As a multi-disciplinary professional membership organisation, we set clinical guidance and standards, provide training and lifelong education, and champion safe and effective sexual and reproductive healthcare across the life course for all. 

We will offer you:

• 25 days holiday, with an additional 2 days leave after 2 years of service, and a further 3 days after 5 years.
• Birthday leave day
• ­Annual Volunteering Day
• Flexible working culture
• Pension and life assurance scheme:  10% employer contribution / 5% employee contribution after successful completion of probation. This also includes access to life assurance at 4x annual salary and an income protection scheme.
• ­ Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• ­ Employee discounts portal
• ­ Free Lunch Thursday
• ­ Interest free season ticket travel loans
• ­ Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption pay
• ­ Free eye tests
• ­ Training and development

­To Apply

Full details of how to apply can be found on our website

Please send your CV and covering letter 
Deadline for applications is 14 February 2025 at 9am

Interviews are likely to take place w/c 24 February 2025

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

We value diversity, promote equality and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

We reserve the right to close this role early depending on the volume of applications received and should we identify a suitable candidate before the application deadline.

NB:  In order to fulfil this role you should be resident in the UK with a valid right to work; we are unable to sponsor people requiring a work visa.

Hours: Part-time 22.5 hours per week (Tuesday-Thursday), 0.6 FTE

Location: FoodCycle HQ, Vauxhall, London

Contract: Permanent

Do you want to work with a multiple charity of the year winner? We are FoodCycle, and our vision is to make food poverty, loneliness and food waste a thing of the past for every community.

FoodCycle is all about tackling food poverty and social isolation through connecting communities over a delicious plate of food. This role is an exciting opportunity to help support the mission of the charity through a programme of income-generating corporate cooking challenges. We have been running these successfully in London for several years (and also launched in Birmingham last year) and are now looking to scale up our programme.

You will need to be able to confidently lead our corporate Food Invention Challenges, which take place at Mission Kitchen, Vauxhall. You will be customer service oriented, with effective communication and interpersonal skills. If you have a love of food, strong organisational skills and enjoy creating fun and engaging teambuilding sessions, then this is the role for you!

When not running Food Invention Challenges, you will provide administrative support for the Fundraising Team. As this role is based fully at our headquarters in the Food Exchange, you will need to live within a one hour commute of Vauxhall, London.

Benefits: We offer 26.5 days holiday plus bank holidays, and additional holiday for length of service (pro-rata for part-time). Our healthcare package allows staff to claim money back on healthcare bills and includes access to telephone counselling and online GP appointments.

How to apply:  Please upload a CV of no more than two sides, and a covering note/letter of no more than two sides explaining why you are suitable for the role, via our vacancy website.

Deadline for your application:  11.59pm on Sunday, 16th February 2025.

Interview process: Shortlisted candidates will need to complete a 30 minute task prior to being invited to interview.

Interviews: planned for Wednesday 26th February 2025.

Inclusivity: FoodCycle is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

Safeguarding: Safeguarding is Everyone’s business – FoodCycle is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare / wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk. This role will therefore require a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.

Please note that you will need to have existing Right to Work in the UK to apply for this role. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship.

We want to hire a highly organised and proactive Business Support Officer to play a key role in our small but dynamic team. This role supports our CEO, manages key operational functions, and oversees financial and administrative processes, ensuring the smooth running of our organisation. You’ll be at the heart of our work, helping to strengthen youth services across the West Midlands.

This is a part-time (2 days/14 hours per week) permanent role. The role is remote, with equipment provided. We’re looking for someone with excellent digital literacy, strong relationship management skills, and experience in project coordination, governance, or financial oversight—ideally within the non-profit sector.

The successful candidate will maintain internal systems, support external relationships with funders and partners, and supervise the Training & Finance Administrator to ensure high-quality service delivery. Your role will involve financial oversight, including budgeting and reporting, as well as managing contracts, governance compliance, and organisational planning to support YFWM’s long-term stability and impact.

About us: Youth Focus West Midlands (YFWM) supports the development and delivery of high-quality youth work across the West Midlands. We work with youth workers, professionals, agencies, and policymakers to strengthen the sector, providing resources, training, and strategic support. As a registered charity, we help organisations and individuals develop youth work opportunities, advocate for best practices, and facilitate partnerships to ensure young people in the region benefit from impactful and inclusive services.