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Anna Freud is seeking an Instructional Design Specialist to join our world-leading mental health charity for children, young people and their families. Our mission is to close the gap in wellbeing and mental health by advancing, translating, delivering, and sharing the best science and practice with everyone who impacts the lives of children, young people and their families. More information about Anna Freud is available on our website.

Our EDI commitment

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and being an equal opportunities employer, whereby equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are core to our recruitment practices. All candidates who meet the job criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of ethnic origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, socioeconomic background, caring responsibilities and care experience.

We ask candidates to share their diversity dimensions with us to help us identify, tackle and prevent bias across the employee lifecycle. We believe a diverse workforce enhances our ability to support mental health and wellbeing, allowing us to better meet the needs of the children, young people and families we serve.

As a Disability Confident employer, disabled candidates meeting our criteria are guaranteed an interview. Applications are submitted anonymously and assessed using a fair evaluation process based on the criteria set out in our job profiles. 

What we offer

We offer a range of staff benefits and you can view them all here. This is a unique opportunity to develop expertise in digital learning for mental health education while working alongside leading clinicians, therapists, and researchers. You will gain hands-on experience in instructional design, content development, and multimedia production. Anna Freud is a pioneering organisation at the forefront of mental health research and training, providing an inclusive, mission-driven environment where you can grow your skills while making a meaningful impact.

What you’ll do

The Instructional Design Specialist will play a vital role in an agile, innovative team focused on developing and delivering cutting-edge digital learning solutions for frontline clinicians and therapists. This role blends instructional design, content strategy, technology, and user experience to create engaging, evidence-based mental health training. You will contribute to the development of a market-leading portfolio of accessible, high-quality short course training in child and adolescent mental health. You will support the expansion of a comprehensive, flexible learning experience for professionals working with children and families across diverse settings. You will proactively and independently collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure content credibility. You will also foster an inclusive learning environment by embedding Anna Freud’s values of equity, diversity, and inclusion, while staying informed on emerging EdTech trends and technologies.

What you’ll bring

You will have a keen interest and background in psychology or mental health, along with proven expertise in instructional design, curriculum development, and multimedia content creation, with the ability to engage stakeholders and provide innovative solutions to learning challenges.

You will have demonstrable well-developed skills in: 

• content commissioning and curation with the ability to translate complex subject matter into engaging and accessible digital content; video production and editing,
• using tools such Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut, or similar, for multimedia digital learning content.

You will also demonstrate: 

• expertise in curriculum development and instructional design, including structuring learning experiences and applying learning theories;
• knowledge of online learning environments, including Learning Management Systems (LMS) and authoring tools such as Articulate Storyline and Adobe Captivate;
• a background in psychology or a related field to support the development of learning resources tailored to the mental health and education sector;
• a degree or postgraduate qualification in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience, with knowledge of psychology and/or mental health.

Key details

Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week); usual working hours Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00. Flexible working is possible. 

Salary: £48,000 per annum FTE, plus 6% contributory pension scheme

Location: Hybrid working (a mixture of onsite and home/remote working). Staff are working onsite for at least 20% of their working hours, at our London site (4-8 Rodney Street, London N1 9JH). 

Contract type: Fixed-term (12 months in the first instance but with scope to extend).

Next steps

Closing date for applications: midday (12pm), Friday 11 April 2025. Please note that due to high application volumes, we may close this advert early. We encourage you to apply promptly and to keep an eye on our future vacancies for more opportunities.

Notification of interview: shortlisted applicants will be notified no later than Tuesday 22 April 2025. During shortlisting, applicants are anonymously assessed using the criteria visible in the Job Profile. Please note: due to the high volume of applications received, we will not be able to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants.

Interviews: will be held remotely on Thursday 1 May 2025.

How to apply: Please click on the 'apply’ button to find out more and to apply online. We are unable to accept CVs and kindly request no contact from agencies.

Questions?

Please email us with any job enquiries, or if you require assistance or experience difficulties when applying. Please note that successful candidate(s) will be asked to evidence their Right to Work in the UK post-job offer – we do not hold a sponsor license therefore we are unable to provide Visa sponsorship.

Green Team Supervisor
Reference: GTS25
Location: The Joff, Peacehaven, BN10 8BL
Contract: Fixed Term until 30th November 2025
Salary: Circa £8,120 per annum actual, DOE (£14.87 per hour, £29,000 FTE)
Hours: 10.5 hours each week (weekly sessions once a week between 3 - 8pm, though flexibility will be required, including weekends)

We are looking for a Green Team Supervisor, with a passion for the environment who is able to lead and train a team of “trainee operatives” aged 12-18, or up to 24 with additional needs to co-design and co-produce hardscape finishes and fixtures with young people for their local youth centres alongside our contractor.

This will involve planning, managing and delivering a diverse programme of habitat, path/access improvements and other elements identified by the young people. Young people will come from a diversity of backgrounds and will include those who are not in education, employment or training (NEET) and are keen to secure future employment and learn new skills in the field of open space development.

You will provide support, training and site supervision and management related to developing the space. Assuring best practice procedures relating to safeguarding and health and safety creating a safe environment for young people to train and learn valuable skills.

This role would be ideal for someone with experience of undertaking conservation projects with hard and soft landscaping skills, who is passionate about supporting young people to achieve their individual potential using conservation and horticulture as a foundation.

A full UK driving licence and/or ability travel to Peacehaven is required.

We are a creative, committed and enthusiastic organisation with a great track record of project development, fundraising and delivery, so there are always opportunities to grow and develop your role within our friendly team.

In return we offer you:

• A competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days per annum plus public holidays
• Health Cash Plan and 24 hour Healthline
• Employee Assistance Programme – including mental health helpline and face to face counselling.
• Salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work and pension contributions
• Family friendly policies to support work/life balance with time off in lieu for out of hours activities
• Business travel expenses

Groundwork South works with communities across the south of England to transform their lives and the places where they live. We have been at the forefront of social and environmental regeneration for over 25 years, and today we have a simple mission: to create better places, improve people’s prospects, and promote greener living and working.

We are passionate about creating a future where every neighbourhood is vibrant and green, every community is strong and able to shape its own destiny, and no-one is held back by their background or circumstances. This vision drives the work that we do. Each year we deliver over 100 innovative projects, tackling the biggest issues facing our communities and creating real and lasting, positive change.

Closing Date: March 31, 2025
In person Interviews: To be arranged
Early application encouraged as we reserve the right to close applications early in the event of a large response/ when a suitable candidate is found.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

Appointment to this role is subject to an enhanced records check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Groundwork South is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of the community.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job. Once you’ve applied, please send us an email stating that you have a disclosed disability, and we’ll interview you. If you need any support or adjustments with your application or attendance at interview please let us know.

No agencies please.

Communications Executive

Location London Hybrid (3 days in office)
Salary: Circa £30,000
Hours: 37.5
Department Marketing, Membership and Events
Contract Type Permanent

Join our client and help drive the transition to a sustainable future!

They are looking for a Communications Executive to create impactful content, manage media relations, and support advocacy efforts. If you have strong writing skills, digital expertise, and a passion for sustainability, this role is for you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Write and manage key reports, press releases, blogs, and social media content.
• Build media relationships to amplify their message.
• Track and enhance their visibility across media channels.
• Support advocacy by monitoring government activity and assisting policy responses.
• Manage their weekly member newsletter and corporate communications.

What Are They Looking For:

• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Ability to simplify complex topics into engaging messages.
• Proactive, organised, and a team player.
• Passion for renewable energy and clean technology.

Our client reserves the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. They encourage early application to avoid disappointment.

REF-220402

We are looking for a dedicated Face to Face Officer to support people with sight loss in achieving their goals and independence through effective fundraising campaigns. This role involves overseeing both internal and external fundraising activities, ensuring campaigns are delivered on time, within budget, and in full compliance with all relevant legislation and Guide Dogs’ high standards.

You will manage relationships with third-party suppliers, analyse data, suggest improvements and monitor performance, address complaints, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure the smooth execution of fundraising initiatives across the organisation. Keeping up to date with industry regulations and best practices is paramount to ensuring the ongoing success of our F2F fundraising teams.

As part of Guide Dogs, you’ll contribute to reaching fundraising targets, influence strategic planning, and support the professional development of our fundraising team. We are a learning organisation and encourage ongoing personal and professional growth. If you're passionate about making a real impact and thrive in a fast-paced, compliance-focused environment, we'd love to hear from you.

We value in-person collaboration with our teams and support hybrid working arrangements, so you have flexibility to work in a way that’s best for you. We would like the role holder to work a minimum of 2 days per week from the Reading office.No two people with sight loss are the same, and none of our people are either. So, we are proud to offer a range of person-centred benefits that can support each member of staff in ways that really mean something to them – and show them how much they mean to us. We offer a flexible benefits package, discounts and cashback scheme, a generous holiday allowance and matched contributory pension scheme to care for our people.

Project Manager (Clinical Guidelines)
£45,864 pa pro rata plus excellent benefits
London WC1 and home-based
35 hours per week
Fixed-term contract for 18 months

The Project Manager (Clinical Guidelines) is an important role at the College, as you will work closely with key clinical stakeholders and researchers to lead the management and delivery of the decreased consciousness guideline update within the RCPCH clinical guideline portfolio, which paediatricians and their colleagues regularly use to manage the treatment of children’s medical conditions.

As Project Manager (Clinical Guidelines) you will identify and coordinate members of expert working groups to undertake the development of clinical guidelines, carrying out systematic searches, critically appraising research papers and providing methodological advice to these working groups.

Based within the Research and Evidence team, you will also work with communications colleagues to create and implement communication plans and resources/assets related to the RCPCH clinical guidelines, as well as working with the Head of Grants and Partnerships to identify sources of funding to support future work within the Research and Evidence remit.

In addition, you will take responsibility for maintaining the Reye’s Syndrome microsite on behalf of the College.

Suitably qualified with a research methodology element or with equivalent work experience, you should have proven technical expertise in clinical guideline methodology and systematic reviews, have a rigorous knowledge of research methodology and quality assurance and have excellent critical appraisal skills.

With a background of working with clinicians or academics in the NHS or a similar regulated environment, you should have proven stakeholder management skills and be able to assimilate and report complex medical information on child health research quickly and clearly to different audiences.

Familiarity with carrying out statistical analysis using SPSS, STATA and/or Review manager and experience in the use of GRADE (Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluations) framework would be desirable. Experience of evaluation methodologies and a project management qualification would also be desirable. 

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health sets and maintains standards for the education and training of all doctors working in paediatrics and child health in the UK. We advocate on child health issues at home and internationally. Additionally, through a variety of activities, the College influences the quality of medical practice for children in hospital and in the community. 

The RCPCH has more than 23,000 members and fellows and employs around 200 staff, most of whom work in our London office in Holborn. We have a Devolved Nations team operating from Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Our College values: Include, Influence, Innovate and Lead, are important to us. These values ensure we bring out the best in each other, strive forward together to make the College a positive and dynamic place to work. 

The RCPCH champions Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Our workplace is inclusive, offering a supportive environment where staff can thrive. The College is keen to accept applications from people with protected characteristics. We believe that our staff should represent all of the diverse communities we serve. Join us to help realise our vision of a world where every child is healthy and well. 

The College operates a flexible and modern working policy, whereby our colleagues work in the office for a minimum of 40% over a 4 week cycle and the remainder from home. 

The RCPCH is committed to safeguarding the children, young people and adults it has contact with in the exercise of its functions and responsibilities. The RCPCH expects all staff to share this commitment – we place a high priority on ensuring only those who do so are recruited to work for us.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records.

Closing date: 10 April 2025
Interviews: 18 April 2025

Sightsavers implements projects in over 30 countries in Africa and South Asia working to eliminate avoidable blindness and promote the rights of people with disabilities.

Title: Trusts & Foundations Advisor

Location: UK / Remote

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £40,000

About the role

Sightsavers’ Trusts and Corporate Partnerships team is excited to be expanding its team in response to growing demands and opportunities in the trusts & foundation sector. We are recruiting for two additional Trusts & Foundations Advisors to be key contributors to the development of Sightsavers trusts and foundations programme. They will play a crucial role in the successful recruitment and cultivation of new business, while also managing a portfolio of existing trust and foundation donors primarily based in the UK, U.S and Europe.

In this role, the Advisor will be instrumental in contributing towards the team’s annual income target and supporting additional planned growth in the coming years.

Responsibilities

• Manage and cultivate relationships with a portfolio of key trust and foundation donors for Sightsavers (up to 7-figure funding agreements) via proposals, mailings, reports, telephone or face-to-face meetings as appropriate, and coordinate donor visits, dealing with CEOs, Directors, and Trustees.
• Develop key external and internal relationships and donor engagement activities for the achievement of planned objectives with these donors.
• Research, identify, prioritise, and develop personalised engagement plans and donor strategies to cultivate new trust prospects in targeted global markets. Lead on cultivating relationships with CEOs, Directors, and Trustees, with the aim of establishing additional high-value funding relationships.
• Work proactively across the organisation, including cross-culturally, to coordinate, develop, and deliver a high standard of compelling project proposals and reports ready for submission to donors whilst ensuring excellent grant/contract management to existing donor relationships.
• Actively participate in the networks surrounding trusts and foundations, sharing information, insights, opportunities, and fundraising materials produced.
• Represent Sightsavers and/or support staff delegations at conferences and networks to engage with and cultivate new donor relationships.
• Contribute to team, departmental, and wider organisational systems development and initiatives.

This is a highly varied and involved role and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please see the Job Description for full details.

About you

The Trusts & Foundations Advisor is a dynamic professional with a proven track record in managing and cultivating relationships with key trust and foundation donors. They excel in developing bespoke proposals, coordinating donor visits, and engaging with high-level stakeholders such as CEOs, Directors, and Trustees.

The Advisor will possess strong research skills to identify and prioritise new trust and foundation prospects in global markets. They are proactive in cross-team collaboration, adept at delivering compelling project proposals and reports, and committed to continuous improvement. Their active participation in networks and drive to ensure the best representation of Sightsavers at conferences and meetings highlights their dedication to cultivating new donor relationships.

Jobholder Requirements

Essential

• Relevant experience working in the charity sector, ideally in international development.
• Experience of long-term grant/contract management of significant funders/clients.
• Proven success in personally cultivating new relationships with prospective donors/clients and maintaining relationships with existing donors/clients.
• Demonstrative experience of excellent written skills, including proposals, bids, and reports for external audiences.
• Proven success in creating successful funding proposals.
• Knowledge of good fundraising practice.
• Experience of in-person networking at conferences or face-to-face meetings with senior trusts and foundations staff/board.
• Understanding of and interest in charity sector and international development issues.
• First-class presentation and writing skills, including preparation of proposals, project budgets, and reports with excellent attention to detail.
• Research experience, including the development of engagement plans.
• Experience of in-person networking at conferences.
• Strong listening and negotiating skills.
• Self-confidence with the ability to take the initiative, manage time effectively, and work to deadlines.
• Good analytical skills – can prioritise and plan opportunities based on available information.
• Capable of relating well to a wide range of people.
• Excellent IT skills, including Word and Excel, and experience of using fundraising databases.
• Highly collaborative approach.

Desirable

• Experience of writing for the US market.
• Experience of fundraising from the US market.

Closing date: 6 April 2025

Next Steps

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 an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people living with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.

This role is a core part of Pecan’s senior leadership team (SLT), working to develop strategic direction and playing a play a key role in the organisation’s aim to transform the lives of the most disadvantaged people in our community.

You will enable Pecan’s frontline team to deliver the highest possible standards of service.  You will have responsibility for Employment Support, Southwark & Lewisham Women’s Service and Together community projects. This role also oversees Marketing & Communications and Partnerships. It will work closely with the Fundraising Manager and is the Safeguarding Lead and the Equalities Lead

When working for Pecan, you can expect to become a valued member of a diverse and supportive team. In addition to a place in our 35-year legacy, you will receive a generous holiday allowance, pension contribution and life assurance cover. You can also expect regular team meetings and social opportunities, and a variety of other benefits as outlined in our recruitment pack.

Main Responsibilities:

• To play a significant role in the pastoral care and wellbeing of staff and volunteers ensuring they feel supported and safe at work and have access to wellbeing support
• To develop and deliver services supporting women affected by the criminal justice system and for local women seeking support, information and community.
• To develop and deliver contracted services to enable people to gain employment.
• Expand the offer to reduce isolation and increase community cohesion as well as tackle some of the barriers facing people.

Key Requirements (specific skills, qualifications required):

• Strong experience of managing contracts. 
• Experience of managing staff and volunteer teams.
• A strong understanding of the community, employment, women’s or criminal justice sectors.
• Experience of establishing new contracts.

Desirable knowledge/expertise

• An effective networker.
• Experience of the voluntary and community sector.
• Experience of working across a spectrum of church cultures and types.
• Experience of organisational development.

Please read the Recruitment Pack containing the Job Description for more information.

About Aurora Nexus
Aurora Nexus is a South London-based charity providing Supported Living, Outreach, and Day Services for individuals with Autism and Learning Disabilities. Every day, we support approximately 140 people to build skills for greater independence. With 240 staff across three London boroughs, we help people develop essential life skills, access employment, training, and education opportunities, and live their best lives through a person-centred approach.

About the Role
In this newly created role, you will ensure high standards of quality and compliance across our supported living services. Your key responsibilities will include conducting quality audits in services and online, ensuring adherence to Care Quality Commission (CQC) regulations and internal standards, and driving continuous improvement.

You will produce detailed and timely reports, contribute to service improvement plans, and provide guidance to managers on quality and safeguarding matters. By maintaining up-to-date audit records and assisting with quarterly reports, you will help track progress and identify areas for improvement. You will support services in preparing for regulatory inspections and collaborate with colleagues to uphold and enhance the highest standards of care.

Primarily based in our services in Lewisham, Southwark and Bromley, and at our Head Office in Deptford. The majority of work will require being on-site.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct quality audits of services, systems, and structures, following internal processes and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Support managers and services in preparing for and responding to external regulatory inspections.
• Provide focused support to services facing quality-related challenges.
• Produce accurate and timely reports following audits and inspections.
• Maintain up-to-date audit records and assist in producing quarterly reports for the Quality, Inclusion, and Communications Manager.
• Assist in the creation, design, editing, and distribution of quality assurance information for managers.
• This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented approach to ensure services consistently meet high standards of care and compliance.

Person Specification
Qualifications

• GCSEs (A*-C or equivalent) in Maths and English.
• A high standard of literacy and numeracy.

Skills & Experience

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to manage a busy workload and meet deadlines, including handling conflicting priorities.
• Ability to produce accurate reports and documents.
• Proficiency in IT, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Experience conducting audits and investigations.
• Analytical and critical thinking skills with a strong investigative approach.
• Knowledge of Care Quality Commission (CQC) requirements and relevant legislation related to quality and safeguarding.
• Relevant experience working with individuals with learning disabilities or mental health needs. (Preferred)

Personal Attributes

• Reliable, flexible, and positive in approach.
• An awareness of the challenges faced by individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health conditions in the community.
• Prepared for on-site working (across Aurora Nexus locations).

Note: This job description is subject to review and may change in consultation with the post holder.

Aurora Nexus is an inclusive and diverse organisation and we are committed to treating all people equally and with respect irrespective of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. If you require assistance due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact us.

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.