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Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are always striving to make this an exceptional place to work. Our HR Manager will play a vital role in helping us to achieve this ambition. 

The Trust

We are a well-established and forward-looking charity with a long and highly regarded record of delivering a broad range of community-based activities and services. The Trust has a clear vision ‘One goal – healthier, happier, stronger communities’ - and our aim is to ‘Expand the Watford FC family by providing opportunities in Hertfordshire and London to enrich people’s lives, create special memories and enable positive futures’.

Our work focuses on the key themes of; Football & Education, Health & Wellbeing, Social Inclusion and Learning & Skills, enhanced by community facilities and underpinned by our promise to deliver accessible opportunities. 

The Role:

The role of HR Manager with the Trust presents an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join our team. You will be the lead for Trust HR matters and will provide a comprehensive HR service which ensures that all employees and volunteers are equipped with relevant policies, processes, practices and systems to foster a high-performance culture.

You will play a key role in helping to evolve, implement and bring to life the Trust’s new People Strategy. You can expect the role to be hands-on and you will work closely with the senior leadership team to deliver the strategic objectives contained within the strategy, which will help drive and support organisational improvement.

The Job involves but isn’t limited to:

• Lead on the development, implementation, and communication of the Trust’s HR policies, procedures, practices and systems for employees and volunteers, and ensure they are reviewed and updated annually.
• Be responsible for managing and maintaining records on the Trust’s HR system
• Providing business support to the Community Director and senior leadership team and produce reports and updates for them, including providing recommendations for HR improvements.
• Work closely with all departments, assisting line managers to understand, review, improve and implement HR policies and procedures in line with internal learning and Industry standard best practices.
• Lead our people processes managing the entire employee life cycle including safer recruitment, selection, contracts, performance management and exit interviews.
• Be the Trust’s responsible owner for our People Strategy/Action Plan, incorporating actions from our Investors in People assessment(s), our Colleague Engagement Survey and other People and Culture initiatives.
• Lead on the development of a bespoke Recruitment and Retention Strategy to meet the current and future staffing and cultural needs of the Trust.
• Use evidence-based research to build and maintain a diverse workforce linked to our Trust EDI action plan.

In addition the job holder has line management responsibilities for our:

• Learning and Development Officer leading on delivering and evaluating high-quality learning and development opportunities for the Trust.
• Business Support Officer leading principally on the provision of customer service, Trust bookings and payments and the recruitment of, and engagement with our Volunteers.
• Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Officer working towards the delivery of our EDI Action Plan including policies, education and a wide variety of events and workshops.
• Risk and Compliance Officer leading on routine data protection and health and safety requirements for the Trust and the maintenance and review of our risk registers.

You must have:

• Minimum level 5 CIPD qualified or verified equivalent experience in a similar role.
• Proven track record as a HR generalist, preferably in a senior role.
• Able to deal with sensitive and confidential matters in a professional manner.
• An understanding of HR legislation.
• Experience of using HR Information Systems.
• Experience of developing and writing HR policies, procedures, offers and contracts of employment.
• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills, maintaining empathy whilst taking ownership and responsibility for individual decisions.
• The ability to manage pressure and conflicting demands, prioritise tasks and plan own workload to meet deadlines.
• To have the confidence and ability to communicate with people at all levels and represent the Trust in a professional manner at all times.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• A team player who is passionate about what they do and takes pride in getting the best out of others.

You ideally would have:

• Knowledge and experience around Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Safeguarding
• An understanding of the operations of a charitable organisation.
• Knowledge and understanding of the relevant DBS checks to undertake on specific roles, and experience of conducting checks.

Benefits in working for us include:

• Chance to join an award-winning charity and work alongside colleagues who are determined to utilise the positive power of sport, physical activity and learning for social good.
• Friendly working environment
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Investors in People accreditation
• Opportunity to benefit from a range of training and development opportunities
• Free gym usage at our two Community Centres
• Flexible working environment
• 25 days of Annual Leave entitlement plus bank holiday’s
• Trust pension scheme
• Birthday Leave

Equal Opportunities:

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and dynamic working environment by building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more wide-ranging we are, the better our work will be. We are committed to Safeguarding children and adults at risk. The necessary Disclosure and Barring Service check will apply to this post.

Safeguarding:

We provide a safe and secure environment for all. We believe Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & adults is everyone responsibility. Everyone in the organisation has a role to play, to ensure that Trust policies, procedures and practices in regard to safeguarding are followed.

Are you passionate about social justice and ensuring people's rights and access to justice?

Central England Law Centre (CELC) is seeking a dedicated Welfare Benefits Caseworker to join our team.

As the UK's largest law centre, CELC is a charity that provides free specialist legal advice to those in need in Coventry and Birmingham. We are driven by our vision for a fairer and more just society

We are looking for an exceptional candidate to specialise in handling a variety of welfare benefits cases, including Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), and Housing Benefit. The successful candidate will be a compassionate, committed, and a well-organised strategic thinker with a strong commitment to our vision.

If you have a proven track record in delivering Welfare Benefits advice, interest in delivering training and policy influencing and would like to work

Our offices are conveniently located within walking distance of railway stations. We offer competitive terms and conditions, looking to foster a good work life balance for all our staff, including 28 days of holiday pro rata (increasing by 1 day per year to 35 days after 5 years of service), plus 8 additional statutory days, and pension scheme membership.

Are you a creative thinker with a passion for engaging diverse audiences? Epilepsy Society - the UK’s leading epilepsy medical research charity – is looking for a Digital Communications Officer to support our External Affairs team. You will lead on the development and growth of the Epilepsy Society's social media channels and digital communications. 

About the role 

You will be responsible for researching, creating and preparing content across all our social media channels and digital communications, including writing case studies and news stories. You will have demonstrable experience of managing and monitoring social media channels, responding sensitively and quickly to supporters; writing engaging content for both social media and digital communications. 

You will be an excellent organiser, able to work both on your own and as part of a team in a fast-paced and vibrant environment. You will have experience of creating social media strategies for specific projects that will help drive digital campaigns that resonate with our target audience and supporter database.

What we can offer 

• A generous holiday allowance (27 days plus bank holidays), with the ability to buy and sell annual leave 

• An Employee Referral Scheme (earn up to £150 for every referral) 

• Salary Finance, offering you products linked to your salary and tailored to your individual circumstances. Providing services such as loans, advances, savings and financial education

• Length of service awards

• Access to shopping discounts and cashback with thousands of retailers

• A staff recognition scheme

• Excellent training and development opportunities 

We also have a generous group pension scheme, life assurance and an employee assistant programme (with confidential helpline with any support you might need) and flexible working arrangements based on three days working from the office and two from home. 

The post holder should demonstrate our people values of CAIRO (Caring, Accountable, Improving, Respectful and Open.)

If you have the right skills and experience and are inspired to apply, please do so by uploading your CV and covering letter. Your covering letter must explain why you would like to work at Epilepsy Society and how you meet the specifications of this role. 

An DBS (Disclosure & Barring) check will be required before appointment is confirmed. 

We reserve the right to close the post early once we have received a sufficient number of applicants, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment

Marketing Executive

Location: Hybrid role, including some time at our Head Office in central Reigate

Salary: £26,690.00 per annum

Hours: Full Time (37.5)

Join Our Team as a Marketing Executive!

Are you bursting with creativity and eager to make a difference? Active Prospects is on the lookout for a passionate Marketing Executive to join our vibrant and supportive team.

About Us:
Active Prospects is an award-winning charity which supports around 400 people each year in the south-east who have a learning disability, mental health need or are autistic. In 2024 we were proud to win Employer of the Year at the National Learning Disability & Autism Awards. 

We want to use our platform as a respected charity to promote our work and the issues which are most important to our people, to key audiences through engaging digital media.

Why Join Us?
- Creativity Over Experience: We value your creativity, positive attitude, and willingness to learn more than extensive experience.
- Excellent Training & Development: We provide top-notch training to help you grow and succeed in your role.
- Fun & Supportive Team: Be part of a team that supports and encourages each other every step of the way.

Role Responsibilities:
- Social Media & Website Management: Create and manage engaging content to drive web traffic and increase followers.
- Digital Marketing: Develop captivating content for newsletters, fundraising campaigns, and branded campaigns.
- Collaborative Projects: Work with designers and partners to create compelling digital materials, from short videos and stand-out graphics to written stories.

What We’re Looking For:
- Engaging Content Creation: Ability to craft digital marketing content, including videos, graphics, written content, and photography.
- Social Media Savvy: Skills in growing social media followings across multiple platforms.
- Independence & Innovation: Confidence to experiment with new digital marketing approaches.
- Excellent Written Skills: Create engaging and persuasive content for diverse audiences.
- Personable & Collaborative: Build positive relationships with colleagues and partners.

Ready to Apply?
If you’re creative, enthusiastic, and ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to join our dynamic team and help us amplify the amazing work we do.

 

Temporary Charity Shop Manager
Location: Stanhope, County Durham
Duration: 2-3 months
Pay: £14.17 per hour
Hours: Monday to Friday, 10am – 4pm | Saturday, 10am – 1pm
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established charity that is seeking a Temporary Charity Shop Manager to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a community-focused retail space, working with volunteers to maximise income and create a welcoming environment for customers and supporters.
About the Role
As Shop Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day running of the store, ensuring smooth operations, excellent customer service, and strong volunteer support. Your leadership will play a key role in driving sales and supporting the charity’s vital work.
Key Responsibilities:

• Managing the shop’s daily operations, ensuring excellent customer service.
• Leading and supporting a team of volunteers, fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment.
• Overseeing stock donations, pricing, and display to maximise sales.
• Handling financial processes, including daily cashing up and banking.
• Ensuring all health and safety policies are followed to maintain a safe and organised shop.

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience in retail management or a similar supervisory role.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and support volunteers.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A proactive, community-focused approach.
• Basic financial administration skills, including handling daily takings.

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.

Title: Finance Assistant

Location: Kaduna or Abuja, Nigeria

Salary: Local terms and conditions apply

Contract: 12-month Fixed Term Contract

Hours: Standard office hours

Responsibilities

• Development and documentation of project implementation plans.
• Documentation, filing, and archiving of documents (programme, monitoring, and financial reports) using appropriate storage methods.
• Innovative implementation of activities for programme delivery and achievement of organizational objectives.
• Arranging and coordinating programme meetings and activities, ensuring reports are written and submitted within the expected timeframe.
• Preparation of payment vouchers, cashbook, bank reconciliation statements, and partners' financial report review.
• Posting transactions on the SUN system and supporting monthly reconciliation of various accounts.
• Gathering/photocopying supporting documentation for payment vouchers and coding and filing payment vouchers in arch files accordingly.
• Processing payments to vendors, per diem, and transportation for participants during field activities.
• Tracking and following up on all outstanding advances to ensure timely retirement.
• Logistics for activity preparation and travels.
• Support in the preparation of donor financial reports.
• Ensuring financial documents are retained and ready for audit at year-end.
• Supporting tax matters, including deduction of WHT from payments and remittance of WHT to relevant authorities, and yearly filing returns of PAYE.
• Assisting in financial planning and preparation of budgeting and monitoring for budget implementation.
• Working collaboratively with programme teams to support and strengthen the financial management, accountability, and capacity building of partners.

Key accountabilities

• Manage day-to-day financial transactions in compliance with local regulations, adhering to the organisational Financial Framework, specifically to implementation of financial management and controls; financial planning and budgeting; financial monitoring and audits; monitoring and retaining accurate financial records.
• Post all income and expenditure into the accounting system accurately and timely.

Essential

• Relevant professional accounting qualification or degree in Finance/Accounting.
• Proven track record working in a similar role, ideally within an INGO environment.
• Strong experience in financial management, programme/project management, and administration.
• Strong skills in project financial management, budgeting, and data analysis.
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written).
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Current and ongoing right to work in Nigeria.

Desirable

• Experience with audit and government organisations is advantageous.
• Consistently strives for high performance and improvement.
• Communicates confidently and effectively.
• Makes timely decisions with effective reasoning.
• Prioritises activities and develops plans to achieve objectives.
• Reliable and committed to achieving quality work.
• Works well within a team and contributes positively.

To apply for this exciting new opportunity, please complete an application via our recruitment portal. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying.

As a global equal opportunities employer, Sightsavers is committed to embracing diversity throughout our workforce by creating an inclusive environment that reflects the many cultures and locations where we work. Our workforce will be truly representative of all sections of society and we will actively promote the inclusion of individuals with a disability. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.

Sightsavers is an employer that does not tolerate any form of harassment and has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. All potential candidates will be subjected to rigorous background checks and controls.

Salary: £40,000 to £50,000 (depending on skills and experience)

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Location: Hybrid working with 1 day per week in London office

Closing date: 3 April 2025

Benefits: Access to coaching and mentoring, travel season ticket and bike loan, occupational health service

We have an exciting opportunity for a newly created role as a Business Development Manager working for Ambitious about Autism, the charity that wants to help create a world where autistic children and young people are heard, included and supported. Benefits include a range of learning and development opportunities to ensure employees continue to grow, a Voluntary Group Health Scheme and mental health & wellbeing events.

Reporting to the Head of Employability, Skills and Training, they are looking for a commercially-minded individual who can lead on income generation for National Services, building partnerships with employers, schools and education providers, to support in the growth and commercialisation of their products.

To be successful as the Business Development Manager, you will need:

• Substantial and demonstrable track record of working successfully with businesses in a development capacity
• Good, demonstrable knowledge of the commercial sector and how to access decision makers
• Ability to work independently, using own initiative and creativity, where required, in particular in developing offers and tools

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Heather on 02030 062787 or email your interest along with your CV to [email protected].

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.

We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.

If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.

Learning Officer
Location: London, SW13 9WT
Salary: £27,183 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time – 37.5 hours per week

Are you passionate about inspiring the next generation of nature lovers?

We have a fantastic opportunity for a creative educator to help deliver our award-winning learning programme at London Wetland Centre. Our vibrant schools’ programme welcomes over 10,000 learners every year to this world-renowned nature reserve. This includes our arts-based Generation Wild programme for schools, children and families in economically disadvantaged areas.

You'll also deliver an exciting range of activities and events for families and adults during holidays and weekends as well as having the opportunity to get involved in our community and youth engagement programmes. 

This is a full time, permanent position, working 37.5 hours per week, 5 days out of 7 including some weekends and bank holidays. 

About You
To join as our Learning Officer you'll bring:

• substantial experience in a learning environment
• the ability to enthuse a diverse audience and independently run learning programmes and engagement activities
• confident communication skills and a wide experience of teaching techniques
• an interest and passion for nature and nature connectedness

Are you an engaging, creative educator with experience of teaching outside the classroom and a passion for nature? If so, apply today and you could be joining us as we work to improve children’s lives and inspire the next generation of nature lovers.

About Us
We’re WWT, and we’re on a mission to restore the super-powered ecosystems we call wetlands. There’s never been a more important moment for our work, and we’ve got some phenomenal people on the case.

Whether they’re taking a new visitor under their wing, or conducting ground-breaking research further afield, our team are second to none. And there’s nothing we love more than watching them soar.

Whatever you do here, you’ll be helping to restore wetlands and unlock their power. So, the only question left is, what role will you play?

 Why you’ll love working at WWT

• Wake up every day knowing your work is helping to restore wetlands, and our world
• Be surrounded and inspired by our team of passionate, dedicated people
• 33 days annual leave (which goes up to 38 days after 5 years of service) – this includes bank holidays and you have flexibility to take those days whenever you want
• Free entry to all our wetland centres, including your family
• Free car parking and secure bike storage areas
• Colleague discount on shopping and memberships
• Cycle to work scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life Assurance of three times your salary, for peace of mind for your loved ones
• Independent personal, workplace and financial advice from Care first

Closing date: 30th March 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.

WWT is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be considered solely on merit.

Appointment to this position is subject to the successful candidate receiving an enhanced disclosure and barred list check (child).

No agencies please.

MARAC Manager

Dept: MARAC
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Remote with occasional onsite work (London)
Hours: Full Time 35 hours M-F 
Working Pattern: M-F equal hours
Grade / Salary Band: Band 3 £36,173
Line Manager: Head of Services
Key Contacts: MARAC, Health, Training, CCR, Communities
Travel: Occasional on-site work

About Standing Together:

Standing Together is a UK-based charity dedicated to ending domestic abuse and creating safer communities. We work collaboratively with various stakeholders, including local authorities, police, and health services, to improve responses to domestic abuse and support survivors. We pioneered the Coordinated Community Response (CCR) approach in the UK, a multi-agency partnership model that ensures the safety of survivors while holding abusers accountable. 

Through innovative training, advocacy, and community engagement, we empower individuals and organisations to challenge and change the systems that allow domestic abuse to persist. Our mission is to ensure everyone can live free from violence and abuse, fostering a culture of respect and equality. By leveraging research and best practices, we strive to influence policy and practice, making a meaningful impact in the lives of those affected by domestic abuse. 

Purpose of the role: 

The purpose of this role is to manage and oversee the operation of the Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) across the London boroughs, ensuring a coordinated and effective community response to cases of domestic abuse. The post-holder will be responsible for promoting collaboration among all relevant agencies, ensuring their attendance and active participation in MARAC meetings. The role also involves identifying and addressing common themes across cases to inform and improve service delivery, ensuring the safety and well-being of victims and their families.

Key Duties – What you will be doing:

• Liaise and coordinate with key local agencies to establish the terms of reference for the MARAC, including defining an agreed referral threshold and ensuring the volume of cases remains manageable for each MARAC meeting.
• Oversee the work of the MARAC Team, ensuring all activities align with best practice standards and contribute to the effectiveness of the multi-agency approach.
• Develop and maintain essential documentation to ensure the smooth running of the MARAC team, including the information-sharing protocol, referral forms, research forms, the At Risk List, and meeting minutes.
• Provide quarterly performance reports to the MARAC Steering Group, highlighting key outcomes, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
• Adhere to all organisational policies, codes of conduct, and practices, and work within a framework of equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice.
• Represent the MARAC Team at local, pan-London, and national meetings, contributing to discussions and sharing best practices.

About You – Skills & Experience 

• Experience working in a field requiring risk identification and mitigation.
• Experience in a victim-focused role.
• Proven experience working with external partners and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of multi-agency risk assessment principles.
• Strong team player with a positive attitude, excellent communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to use initiative and judgement when dealing with colleagues and partner agencies.
• Knowledge of domestic abuse, its dynamics, and its impact on survivors, particularly in relation to the MARAC process.
• Strong understanding of the coordinated community response to domestic abuse, with a commitment to collaborative partnership working.
• Resilience in managing challenging and sensitive situations.
• Thorough understanding of safeguarding responsibilities, particularly in the context of domestic abuse.
• Experience in adhering to organisational protocols, and in developing policies, procedures, and best practice guidance.
• Familiarity with project monitoring, evaluation, and stakeholder consultation processes.

Benefits: 

• 25 days of annual leave (pro rata), plus English bank holidays. 
• 1 additional day’s leave for religious/cultural observation. 
• Salary sacrifice scheme. 
• Private healthcare scheme (post-probation). 
• Flexible working opportunities. 
• Training and development opportunities. 

Join Us If...

Join us if you're passionate about supporting survivors of domestic abuse and want to help make communities safer. You'll play a key role in managing the MARAC process and working with agencies to create real change.

Right to Work and DBS Check 

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and will undergo a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, funded by Standing Together, in accordance with Charity Commission guidelines.  

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion 

At STADA, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, national origin, marital status, medical history, parental status, or genetic information. Our goal is to create a workforce that reflects society and ensures every employee feels valued and empowered to perform their best. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. 

Information 

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check. 

Please note that we may close this job advert early if we receive a high volume of applications

REF-220398

Policy Officer-Wales

Based at home, situated across Wales including regular travel around the country.

22.5 hrs per week

Fixed term post 2 years - until the end of May 2027

£31,500-£34,500 p.a FTE depending on experience

Make a difference for kidney patients in Wales!

Are you passionate about influencing policy and driving change? Do you want to be part of a growing team making a real impact on the lives of people with kidney disease?

We’re looking for a Policy Officer – Wales to help shape policy, build relationships, and advocate for better support and care for kidney patients. In this brand-new role, you’ll work for Kidney Care UK and Kidney Wales, engaging with policymakers, healthcare professionals, and those affected by kidney disease.

You’ll spend time at the Senedd, building connections with local politicians and councillors, and ensuring the voices of kidney patients are heard loud and clear. With your knowledge of Welsh Government structures (or similar UK experience), you’ll help drive our campaigns and influence change.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a tangible difference, working flexibly in a supportive team. If you’re ready to champion kidney patients and shape policy in Wales, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Develop or participate in work programs and undertake projects to explore policy issues under the guidance of the Policy Director of Kidney Care UK and the Managing Director of Kidney Wales.
• Support the research, development and dissemination of policy positions in Wales.
• Work with other team members to deliver events/reports or campaigns as needed
• Keep up to date with the policy department and charity work to avoid duplication and ensure good communications with our colleagues.
• Contribute to the newly created All Wales Cross Party Group.
• Undertake desk-based research involving data collection and the synthesis of information from relevant sources.
• Seek out opportunities for communications and influencing in the Welsh parliament, including the need for a kidney group. 

The advert may close earlier than the stated closing date if we recevive a sufficient number of suitable applications.

Harris Hill are delighted to be partnering with a fantastic global charity that provides corrective surgery for children with cleft lips and palates. They are searching for a Legacy Manager to join their team.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a team of creative and highly motivated individuals working to make a positive impact.

As Legacy Manager, you will take responsibility for a portfolio of around 300 legacy pledgers in order to deepen relationships and offer excellent stewardship. You will act as the first point of contact for legacy enquiries, both internal and external, responding with authority, sensitivity and diplomacy, so that legacy enquirers and intenders choose to leave a gift in their Will. You will plan and deliver a programme of marketing and advertising to promote legacy giving and grow our pipeline of legacy supporters. This will include contributing to campaign strategy development; producing marketing materials including newsletters; and consulting with the Head of Individual Giving re legacy mailings. You will also undertake general legacy communications including developing a tangible legacy vision, make phone calls, arrange one to one meetings and write personal notes/letters.

To be considered for this role, you will need:

• Previous experience with exposure to legacy marketing and liaison with legacy enquirers, considerers and pledgers.
• A proven history of generating significant growth in key legacy metrics such as numbers of legacy enquirers and pledgers.
• Demonstrated success in developing substantive donor relationships and in supporting senior management and programme staff, to execute donor and engagement strategies.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills and strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with both management and donors.

If this role sounds of interest to you and you want to have a chat and review the full job description, please do contact Dominic at Harris Hill on [email protected] or call him on 020 7820 7332.

Salary: £45,000
Permanent, Full-time
Location: Remote, with regular travel into London for team meetings.

Deadline: Monday 31st March at 9am
Application Process: CV and Cover Letter

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Volunteering Coordinator 

£28,725 FTE or £17235 Pro rata + 7% pension contribution  

Shrewsbury, Shropshire - flexible, hybrid working 

21 hours a week 

Permanent 

Closing date: 9am on 3rd April 2025 

Interview dates: 10th April 2025 

We’re looking for a Volunteering Coordinator to join our team! 

We're looking for someone to ensure we have skilled and motivated volunteers supporting all areas of the Trust’s work. You'll support a thriving network of local branches and community groups all aiming to tackle the biodiversity and climate crises and well as inspiring action for nature.

While delivering this role, the postholder will need to work with due regard to Health and Safety, the UK General Data Protection Regulations, the Fundraising Code of Practice, Safeguarding and other policies and procedures. 

We’re looking for those who: 

• Have a passion for nature and volunteering

• Have worked with communities or networks to empower action

•  Have volunteer management experience

• Understand the motivations of volunteers as well as the health and safety needs of working with volunteers

• Have a track record of managing people 

•  Are top class administrators

• Are people persons: able to communicate clearly, forge excellent working relationships with a wide range of people and have difficult conversations where needed 

• Are computer literate with MS Office and database experience

•  Hold a full UK driving licence. 

The Trust is committed to building an equal, diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from a diverse range of suitably qualified candidates.  Please let us know if you require any adjustments to make our recruitment process more accessible.

Why work for us - benefits we offer:

• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and Service related holiday (pro-rated for part time staff) 

• Salary sacrifice benefits 

• Life assurance 

• Generous pension - company contribution 7%, employee contribution 3% 

• Enhanced Sick Pay 

• Flexible working policy 

• Employee Assistance Programme 

• Staff discounts 

• Employee away days 

• Coaching

• Support with training and development to assist career progression

• Inclusive & supportive work atmosphere

Safeguarding:  

Shropshire Wildlife Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. For applicable roles, applicants must be willing to undergo reference checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service checks at the appropriate level

No enquiries from agencies or for further advertising will be taken.  

About us:

Shropshire Wildlife Trust (SWT) has a vision of a thriving natural world, where Shropshire's wildlife and natural habitats play a valued role in addressing the climate and ecological emergencies, and people are inspired and empowered to take action for nature. We combine projects across Shropshire (including Telford & Wrekin) with advocacy and campaigning to restore nature and to engage people. We manage over 40 nature reserves and have almost 50 staff, 300 volunteers, and over 9000 members. SWT is an autonomous charity, but we are increasingly working collectively, as part of The Wildlife Trusts (TWT), to ensure that our local actions have a national impact and help to address global issues. 

The Baptist Union of Great Britain is made up of more than 1,800 churches, regional associations and colleges across England and Wales. We are looking for someone with specialist skills to manage our website and national emails. The site requires ongoing design, development and maintenance alongside training of team members. This needs a strong creative eye both visually and strategically as well as in terms of digital content and design.  The Christian and cultural landscapes continue to evolve rapidly, so the post requires confident technical skills and abilities.

The right person will be able to demonstrate their experience of working with content managed website solutions and expertise with creating and managing bulk emails. Used to working with precision, great accuracy and with a strong eye for detail,.

For more information, please follow the link to the full job description. The closing date for applications is 9.00am on Monday 7 April, and interviews will take place at our Didcot offices on Tuesday 15 April.