Early Years Jobs

About CoppaFeel!

CoppaFeel! are the UK’s only youth focused breast cancer awareness charity, and we’re on a mission to get every 18-24 year old checking their chest. We educate people on the signs of breast cancer and encourage them to check their chests monthly, so that if they notice something unusual they are empowered to contact their GP and advocate for themselves.

We do this because when diagnosed early, breast cancer treatments are more effective and survival rates are higher. Early detection can save lives.

Breast cancer does not need to be detected late, and as long as we are here and continue to be supported by people like you, we will do all we can to make sure this doesn’t continue to happen.

The Role

CoppaFeel! is looking for a Senior Policy and Public Affairs Manager to lead the organisation’s influencing activity, including the development and delivery of an overarching influencing strategy. This is an exciting time to join the team as we refresh and relaunch our policy and public affairs focus. This new role will shape our approach and have autonomy to lead this function for the organisation.

The Senior Policy and Public Affairs Manager will play a pivotal role in positioning CoppaFeel! as a key voice in influencing policies to improve breast cancer education, awareness, diagnosis, and treatment for young people. We are looking for a self-starter who is able to analyse our current position and set our future direction. We are looking for a proactive networker, who is confident in navigating the world of public affairs and the charity sector.

The post holder will ensure that CoppaFeel!'s policy and public affairs activities are data- and insight-driven, centring the voices and experiences of young people, those who have had a breast cancer diagnosis, and healthcare professionals. A key focus of this work will be to highlight the health inequities and unique challenges faced by young people—particularly those from underserved groups—and ensure these are reflected in policy development.

The Senior Policy and Public Affairs Manager will be based within the Education team but will lead and collaborate across the organisation to achieve our influencing objectives.

This is a hybrid role, with the expectation that you will attend the London office 2 days per week. You will be required to attend the office for quarterly team meetings, department meetings and in person training, we will provide plenty of notice for when you are required to be in for these purposes.

This role is full-time, but part-time will be considered if requested.

Duties & Responsibilities

Policy

• Lead on the development, implementation and evaluation of CoppaFeel!’s influencing strategy aligning it with our EDI commitments
• Research, develop and update evidence-based policy positions on key breast cancer issues which impact people between 18-35, and seek to influence policy development on these positions.
• Produce high quality, evidence- based policy outputs, including briefings, responses to consultations and policy publications
• Liaise with key influencers, including civil servants, policymakers, other charities and healthcare professionals, in order to influence policy
• Ensure key internal and external stakeholders are updated on policy developments and provide support for senior staff as required
• Support policy input into media responses and act as a media spokesperson on policy related issues
• Represent CoppaFeel! on relevant working groups
• Draft articles and updates about key policy activities for CoppaFeel!’s audiences

Public Affairs

• Develop and deliver impactful public affairs elements of CoppaFeel’s influencing strategy working with the Head of Policy and Engagement
• Research and identify opportunities to engage Parliamentarians in health and education related issues and develop and maintain relationships with key politicians
• Organise and lead CoppaFeel!’s public affairs events, including parliamentary receptions and roundtables and party conference activities
• Lead on the monitoring of legislation and parliamentary activity relevant to CoppaFeel!
• Suggest PQs and prepare briefings for Parliamentarians
• Represent CoppaFeel! at parliamentary events and relevant public affairs working groups

Campaigns

• Lead on the development of campaigning activities that relate to the influencing strategy and resulting policy and public affairs work
• Utilise campaign tools to deliver influencing objectives
• Work closely with relevant departments and key stakeholders, such as young people and/or the breast cancer community to deliver co-created campaigns that meet goals successfully
• Future Line Management: as the organisation evolves, opportunity to add resource and take on line management responsibilities, overseeing team members and fostering their professional growth

These duties provide a framework for the role and should not be regarded as a definitive list. Other reasonable duties may be required consistent with the grade of the role.

Skills, experience and qualifications

Essential

• A minimum of six years’ experience in a policy or public affairs related environment, delivering impact and notable change
• At least two years experience working in health policy
• Experience of undertaking research and analysing complex data to support policy development
• Experience of leading projects, including producing plans and working across teams to lead their implementation
• Experience of producing evidence-based policy and public affairs related materials, including briefings and reports
• Knowledge of UK political processes and the policy environment
• Strong working knowledge of parliamentary procedure
• Ability to think strategically, with strong analytical judgement and decision-making skills
• Ability to analyse and summarise policy information and assess relevance
• Ability to use own initiative and work independently
• Excellent organisational skills
• A team player, able to work well with a wider variety of people
• Strong networking skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to tight deadlines

Desirable

• An undergraduate degree, preferably with a political, public policy or another relevant component
• Experience of cancer policy
• Experience of working in Parliament or with MPs
• Experience of working in, or with, the charity sector and/or campaigning to influence public policy

Application information

Applications will close at 9am on 22nd April with the aim to commence interviews on 28th and 29th April.

CoppaFeel! reserves the right to close the vacancy early in the event that we receive a high number of applications before the closing date.

Main benefits, Terms & Conditions

Annual Leave: 22 days pro rata (plus public holidays).

Additional Leave: 1 day of leave on our Founder’s Cancerversary, birthday leave, plus office closure over Christmas.

Flexible working: A hybrid working arrangement, working from home up to 3 days per week (pro rata) and Core hours between 10am and 4pm.

Training: We have a budget each year for employees training and development plans.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Statement

At CoppaFeel!, we support a diverse range of communities and we understand that diversity within our team is central and crucial to meeting the needs of the young people we exist to serve. We strongly encourage applications from Black, and people of colour, LGBTQIA+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, from men, and from those with a lived experience of cancer because we would like to increase the representation of these groups within the charity.

We promote equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and make recruitment decisions by matching the charity's needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We recognise the value in encouraging a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge at the charity.

While the successful candidate will be selected purely on merit, in the event of a tie between two candidates with equal suitability, we may select a candidate with lived experience of the issues we are seeking to address through our work.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and we commit to offering an interview for all applicants with disabilities who meet our required criteria for the role. If you have any accessibility requirements or need any adjustments for the interview process please get in touch.

Job Title: HR Manager

Salary: £40,000 per annum

Contract: Fixed Term for 12 months (Maternity Cover)

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Hybrid working. Regular home working and travel to Strood and other Carers First locations may be required

Carers First is a charity that works directly with, and for unpaid carers, providing personalised information, advice and tailored support making it easier for those caring for someone else to continue living their lives to the fullest.

We have a committed, dedicated staff team and you could be just the person we are looking for to join us to make that valuable difference in carer’s lives. We live and work through our values in all that we achieve by being positive, collaborative and ambitious and we have clear plans to scale our reach, support and impact for carers.

About this role

As HR Manager your responsibilities would include: -

· Leading and overseeing the day-to-day HR activities.

· Develop and implement the HR agenda in line with the Carers First Strategy and Operational Plan.

· Help the charity develop a vibrant, supported, inclusive and high performing staff team.

· Lead on the internal Health and Safety requirements of the charity.

About you

To be successful in this role you will need: -

· CIPD Qualified – CIPD Level 7 is desirable or have a minimum of five years HR Generalist experience as a HR      Adviser or Manager.

· Experience negotiating and handling all aspects of TUPE.

· Experience of managing a learning and development programme and supporting the development of a motivated, high performing staff team.

· Proven ability to motivate and lead a small high performing team.

We are looking for passionate people who are committed to the overall aims and objectives of the Charity. Carers First is committed to providing a supportive, vibrant, diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.  

Carers First can offer you

In return for your contribution, we have an amazing package of staff benefits including 26 days annual leave entitlement which increases with length of service, flexible working options, paid carers leave, access to our work-place pension, staff discount scheme, employee assistance programme and a Benenden Healthcare package.  Whatever you are aiming to achieve in your career, we are here to encourage, help and support you grow, through our excellent training and development programmes.

How to apply

To apply for our exciting opportunity and make a real difference to the lives of carers, read our Candidate Pack and click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to begin your application.

Applications can only be assessed if they clearly state how the candidate meets each of the requirements in the Person Specification.

Appointments are subject to Carers First receiving an appropriate disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service that we consider acceptable.

We encourage and welcome applications regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation or age.

Interview Process

· Candidates will be shortlisted within one week of submitting their completed application form.

· Formal interview and presentation will be arranged with each successfully shortlisted candidate.

With a new CEO and an ambitious and inspiring new strategy being developed, Smart Works is looking for a skilled and analytical Director of Finance to drive organisational financial strategy at a time of significant change and growth.

The Director of Finance will act as a trusted advisor to the CEO, and provide financial reporting for the board, working closely with the Treasurer. As part of the SLT, the post holder will be responsible for the financial management and strategic financial planning for our London centres and Group staff, as well as supporting our 12 centres nationally, operating within a federated structure. In addition, the post holder will provide wider leadership as part of a multi-disciplinary team to drive positive outcomes for our clients.

Please see the document attached for the full job description. 

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter by 5pm on 23rd April. 

Shortlisting for this role will take place on 24th April with first round interviews taking place on 28-29th April virtually, and second round interviews taking place on 6th May in London.

Team: Legacies & In Memory

Location: Remotely, UK

Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Salary: Up to £41,363.70 per annum

Contract: Fixed term for 12 months

We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.

Will you join us and make life better for cats?

Responsibilities of our Senior Legacy Marketing Officer:

• The Senior Legacy Marketing Officer is responsible for delivering Cats Protection’s marketing and stewardship programmes for Gifts in Wills and Free Wills.
• This role will focus on developing annual plans, managing budgets and delivering activity across multiple communication channels (both acquisition and retention), in order to grow the active legacy file and increase future legacy income in line with Cats Protection’s income generation strategy and targets.

About the Legacies & In Memory team:

• Legacy Marketing forms a key part of the Legacy, Cat Guardians and In Memory team, which sits within our Marketing and Income Generation directorate. Legacy and In Memory fundraising is our largest income stream and accounts for around half of the income we receive every year.
• We have a team of 10

What we’re looking for in our Senior Legacy Marketing Officer:

• Significant experience in a legacy fundraising and/or direct marketing role
• Management of income and expenditure budgets
• Considerable experience of commissioning and managing external agencies and consultants
• Comfortable reporting and presenting to colleagues, senior management and external agencies
• Familiar with CARE NG or similar CRM system
• Experience of utilising in depth data analysis and segmentation for marketing purposes

What we can offer you:

• range of health benefits
• 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
• and much more, which you can learn about

Interested? Here’s how to apply:

Application closing date: 10th April 2025

Virtual interview date: 25th & 28th April 2025

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable.  You may be just the right candidate. 

If successful, your recruitment journey will include:

1.Anonymised application form

2.Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams

Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.

About GNDR

We are the Global Network of Civil Society Organisations for Disaster Reduction (GNDR), the largest global network of organisations committed to working together to improve the lives of people affected by disasters worldwide. Since being established in 2007, we have grown into a network of 1,965 member organisations across 131 countries, representing millions of people on the frontlines of hazards, climate change and mass displacement. Through transformative, evidence-led programming and powerful advocacy, we are driving climate action and disaster resilience alongside our members across the globe.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and passionate fundraiser to join our team. This is a unique and exciting opportunity for someone who is committed to driving change in the areas of disaster risk reduction (DRR), climate change, and sustainability. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in successful fundraising and business development, and a deep understanding of building strategic partnerships across a variety of income streams including institutional and high-value fundraising. If you’re ready to harness your skills to support innovative projects that address some of the world’s most pressing challenges, we want to hear from you.

The Fundraising and Partnerships Manager is a vital member of the secretariat team. This holistic role is responsible for supporting all fundraising activities across GNDR. This includes conducting research on prospective institutional and philanthropic donors in GNDR’s priority markets (UK, Europe and North America), developing strategies to build engagement, leading the design and production of high quality donor submissions, and ensuring effective grant management and reporting. As we are a small team, this role will have a varied and diverse workload, with lots of opportunities to lead and shape GNDR’s fundraising direction.

Overall scope of the role

The remit of this post will cover the following core responsibilities:

• Donor prospecting
• Business development and management
• Funding proposals
• Donor reporting and compliance
• Team collaboration

Candidate requirements

We are ideally looking for candidates who have the following core skills and experience:

• Proven experience in securing funding from institutional donors, trusts and foundations, and corporates across the UK, Europe, and the US
• Demonstrated success in business development, resource mobilisation, and building long-term partnerships
• Skilled in developing funding proposals, compiling financial and narrative reports, and ensuring compliance with grant requirements and relevant legislation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including proposal writing, report preparation, and the ability to succinctly convey complex issues
• Agile and adaptable in diverse, fast-paced environments; effective in both independent work and team collaboration, including cross-cultural communication and capacity building
• Diligent, conscientious, and detail-oriented with a proactive, innovative approach to identifying opportunities and improving processes
• Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and alignment to GNDR’s core values

Eligibility

We are accepting applications from candidates eligible to work in the UK. Candidates will need to be able to travel internationally when necessary.

Currently, our UK-based staff work on a hybrid basis, with a minimum requirement of one day per week at the Teddington office. Following a consultation phase, we are exploring a different type of hybrid working model that, pending approval, may include in-person team meetings once a month, in a flexible working space in London. This plan aligns with the anticipated closure of our Teddington office, providing an opportunity to foster collaboration in a new environment.

Please note that all offers of employment at GNDR are conditional and subject to satisfactory background checks.

We welcome applications from candidates who meet most of the essential criteria outlined in the job specification below.

For a full Job Description and Person Specification please follow the link below. 

How to apply

Please visit our website for instructions on how to apply.

Please note that we are unable to accept incomplete applications.

Start date

Negotiable although we are looking to fill the position as soon as possible.

Closing date

Thursday 17 April 2025

Please note: We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

Due to the high number of applications that we expect to receive for this role we may not be able to provide individual feedback.

Interview

Week commencing 28 April 2025

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We are dedicated to creating a team that embodies the rich diversity of the society and communities we serve. Our commitment lies in cultivating an inclusive environment, where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

We strongly encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, including those from underrepresented ethnicities, nationalities, socioeconomic circumstances, and individuals with disabilities.

We celebrate the unique experiences and perspectives that every candidate brings and are dedicated to ensuring fair and equitable opportunities for all.

Please visit our website to find out more about our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Our benefits and wellbeing

At GNDR, we are committed to cultivating a happy and healthy working environment for all our staff.

We provide a competitive salary and benefits package across all of our locations. 

Please visit our website to find out more about our approach to wellbeing and our benefits.

Flexible working

In order to support and encourage a healthy work-life balance for our staff, we are happy to consider flexible working requests as part of our recruitment process.

Flexible working options are available for existing staff in line with our policy. As a global organisation, most staff work remotely depending on their role and location.

If you have any questions on any of the above information or if you have any specific requirements that would enable you to participate more fully in the recruitment process,  please contact our HR team - contact information are available on the jobs pages of our website.

Job Title: Financial Accounts Assistant

Salary: £27,000 per annum

Hours: 37 per week

Location: Northampton office

Contract: Permanent

Are you a detail-oriented finance professional looking grow in your accounting career? We are seeking an Accounts Assistant to support an established Finance team. If you have an eye for detail, and the ability to multitask in a varying environment, this could be the perfect role for you!

About Us:

Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.

What We Offer:

• 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays.
• Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies.
• 24/7 GP access via phone and video.
• Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines.
• Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave).
• Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Opportunities for training and personal development.
• Hybrid working.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the day-to-day accounting analysis and activities
• Assist the Treasury team with the preparation and distribution of grant payments.
• Provide assistance to the Accounts Payable as needed.
• Process purchase orders on behalf of the Finance team.
• Undertake the monthly income import process into the finance system.
• Set up and manage all fixed assets within the finance system.
• Assist in month end processes, including prepayment schedules and financial data analysis.
• Investigate and resolve queries arising from month end account reviews.
• Conduct monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Raise manual income invoices as required and ensure appropriate coding and reconciliation.
• Perform credit control duties to ensure prompt invoice payments.
• Follow up on queries related to quarter-end cash book reviews.

About You:

• A flexible and proactive approach to problem solving and multitasking.
• Qualified/Part Qualified AAT or similar or qualified by experience
• Proficient in using Excel including V lookup, pivots, etc.
• Experience in high-quality data entry and financial processing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage with stakeholders and non-finance personnel
• Ability to effectively prioritise varied workload in a changing environment
• Strong organisational skills, accuracy, and keen attention to detail.

The full job description is available in the candidate pack.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.

As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.

Hybrid Working and Flexibility: This role offers hybrid working, with the expectation to attend the office 3 days per week. We are open to part-time applications or job shares - please indicate your preferred working arrangement in your application.

How to apply:

Please submit a CV and supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be no longer than one side of A4 and demonstrate how you meet the following areas of the role.

• Educated to GCSE level, or equivalent, including Maths and English.

• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).

• Ability to engage non-Finance personnel.

Important Information:

• We may close applications early if we receive a high volume, so early submissions are encouraged.
• If you require sponsorship for this role, please clearly indicate this in your application.
• Depending on the role, a DBS check may be required.
• If you need reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact us for support.
• We are happy to consider alternative application formats for those who find the online form challenging.

Join our team at MND Association where your skills and contributions will make a real impact.

Unseen is working towards a world without slavery. We provide safehouses and support in the community for survivors of trafficking and modern slavery. We also run the Modern Slavery & Exploitation Helpline and work with individuals, communities, businesses, governments, other charities, and statutory agencies to stamp out slavery for good. 

Purpose of the role:

You will help form part of a UK-wide team of remote Helpline Advisors operating the only modern slavery specific helpline in the UK. Answering incoming calls, making callouts, sending emails, drafting referrals to external agencies, and maintaining accurate data will be your day-to-day responsibilities. You will contribute to a service that as well as providing information, advice and guidance to our service users, also helps create one of the largest non-governmental bodies of data on the scale of modern slavery in the UK which is used to influence strategy and policy at local, national and international levels. You will provide trauma informed and person-centered information, advice, and guidance to a variety of caller types, including people in and out of exploitation, professionals, members of the public, and businesses.

To apply: 

• Please complete Unseen’s Helpline Advisor application form for the role, and;
• Please send a copy of your CV to jobs @ unseenuk. org with reference to the job title.

The deadline for applications is 20th April, however we reserve the right to close the deadline early if sufficient applications have been received. As such, we encourage motivated candidates to apply early.

The date of interviews will be confirmed depending on the closing date.

As an organisation focused on equality and diversity, we welcome applications from all sections of the community and all backgrounds, including those with a lived experience of modern slavery, those from ethnic minority groups, those with disabilities and those from the LGBTQ+ community. 

Any questions, please contact jobs @ unseenuk. org. 

As a Test Analyst, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of software applications through rigorous testing and analysis. You will work closely with developers, project managers, and other stakeholders to identify and resolve issues, ensuring that the final product meets the highest standards of quality and performance.

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: 13th April 2025
Interview date(s): TBC. Early applications are encouraged as interviews may take place on a rolling basis ahead of the closing date.

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.

The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) is the world’s largest alliance of national societies of obstetrics and gynaecology, bringing together professionals from more than 139 countries and territories.  FIGO has collaborated with the world’s top health, rights and donor bodies. We are in official relations with the World Health Organization and consultative status with the United Nations. 
For more than 70 years  FIGO has been dedicated to the improvement of the health and rights of women and girls and to the reduction of disparities in health care, as well as to advancing the science and practice of obstetrics and gynaecology. In collaboration with the world’s leading health and human rights organisations, including the World Health Organisation, we pursue our mission through education, research implementation, advocacy and capacity building with our member societies. 

Ideally an experienced and qualified CIMA Accountant; you will provide the charity with proven Business Partnering with Management Accounting experience skills, including BI reporting, stakeholder management and risk mitigation work. You will work as part of a small, dedicated team responsible for the effective management and control of the financial functioning of a medium sized dynamic Charity. This a pivotal role leading the financial outcomes, which will directly support senior leadership and top-level decision making and closely partner with an array of key non-finance colleagues across the charity and its trading company. 

We offer a competitive range of staff benefits including a hybrid and flexible working environment. Applicants should note that we do expect all staff to be in our Waterloo office at least two days a week.  

Job Title - Office Administrator

Contract - Permanent

Hours - 35 hours per week

Salary - £25,207- £27,000 per annum, depending on experience

Location - Coram Campus, London

About Coram

Coram is committed to improving the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people.

We support children and young people from birth to independence, creating a change that lasts a lifetime.

Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.

Coram Children’s Legal Centre (CCLC) is the UK’s specialist centre for children’s rights championing access to justice through information and advice, legal practice and representation, policy and strategic litigation.  Our Legal Practice Unit provides advice and representation in child and family law, education law, community care law and asylum and immigration law.  Our Migrant Children’s Project delivers outreach advice, second tier advice, policy and research work.

Part of Coram’s growing Children’s Rights Centre, CCLC is co-located with Coram Voice, the specialist provider of advocacy services for young people in and leaving the care system, in the new Queen Elizabeth II Centre at the heart of our historic campus in Bloomsbury.

About the role

We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic, multi-skilled administrator to assist our busy teams in London.

The Legal Administrator will provide a range of essential office-based administrative support for the Legal Practice Unit and Migrant Children’s Project, the majority of whom are currently working in a hybrid pattern.  The priorities will be general administrative support: processing incoming and outgoing post, opening and closing files for clients; assistance with preparing court bundles; assistance with CCLC’s reception telephone line; communicating with internal and external departments; and assisting with any other legal or administrative tasks which may arise in order to fully support the team may also be required.

This is a great opportunity for an excellent administrator looking for a role in the charity sector and the prospect of developing a career in operations and business support.

The role would suit an organised and efficient individual with strong IT skills.  Whilst full training will be provided and support and supervision will be available, the successful candidate will need to demonstrate the ability to work independently and show initiative and problem solving skills. 

To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application.

Closing date: 9am Tuesday 22nd April 2025. (We reserve the right to extend this deadline or close applications early if necessary)

Interview date:  Week commencing 28th April 2025. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to take part in a short written test before interview.

Coram is an equal opportunities employer and we believe a diverse workforce enables us to improve the services to the children and families we help. We are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from all sections of the community we seek to support. This includes those from global majority ethnic backgrounds, those that identify as LGBQT+, those with disabilities, those with lived experience of care, those with neuro-diversity, and those from other groups who are underrepresented at Coram.

If applicants feel comfortable, we would encourage them to draw on lived experience as well as professional experience in their personal statement as part of their application.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Registered Charity No. 312278.

Role Overview Summary

Are you passionate about attracting new supporters and driving meaningful engagement? As Senior Fundraising Officer (Acquisition), you'll play a key role in developing and delivering an exciting supporter acquisition programme, helping to grow our fundraising and brand engagement efforts.

In this full-time, remote role (UK-based, with occasional London meetings), you'll lead innovative fundraising campaigns across multiple channels, ensuring we reach and inspire new and warm audiences. You'll have the opportunity to test new approaches, optimise strategies, and create engaging supporter journeys, all while meeting key performance targets (KPIs) to maximise impact.

Ideal Applicant Summary

We're looking for a candidate with proven experience in the UK fundraising sector who understands how to use direct marketing and fundraising techniques to attract and retain supporters. You should be a strong communicator, both written and verbal, capable of working effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders to bring campaigns to life.

Competencies and Behaviour

At VSO we believe progress is only possible by working together. Whether you want to join us as an employee, or as a volunteer working in your own country, overseas or online, our selection process includes an assessment based on these core competencies:

• Ability to be open minded and respectful

• Ability to be resilient and adaptive to new situations

• Ability to facilitate positive change and build sustainable working relationships

• Ability to seek and share knowledge

Equal Opportunities

VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce.

Equal Opportunities: VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce.

VSO reserves the right to close this job early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

Additional Information

VSO reserves the right to close this job early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

This role is only open to UK candidates or people with the right to work in the UK.

At Warwick Schools Foundation, we believe that education changes the world.  We have a vision of a society where access to education is means blind, driven by potential and irrespective of background.  We are seeking a Community Engagement Officer to play a key role in helping us turn this vision into reality. 

The post-holder will join our thriving team to foster relationships between Warwick Schools Foundation and its broader community, with a particular focus on former parents, former staff, corporates, charitable trusts and local community groups.

The successful applicant will be passionate about the sector with a desire to improve access to quality education for all and will have exceptional interpersonal skills with an ability to engage diverse audiences, work collaboratively across teams and juggle multiple priorities

We're looking for 2 kind, compassionate and resilient Specialist Support Workers to join our Mental Health service in Southwark.

£29,940.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week.

Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
Our benefits include:
* Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
* Free DBS (take this out if BSW advert)
* Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
* Fully paid induction programme and further training
* Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
Specialist Support Workers within Look Ahead are required to have either an extra dimension of experience or a higher qualification level as determined relevant for the post.
The shift pattern for this role includes: Early 8-4pm and late 2pm-10pm - Monday to Friday and double or, 8am-3pm/3pm-10pm Saturday and Sunday. With some mid shifts. Working days also includes bank holidays.

What you'll do:
* Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers and creating a positive atmosphere
* Carrying out holistic assessments of new customers which incorporate relevant statutory referral information
* Conducting regular key work sessions that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals
* Key-working the most complex service-users with needs aligned with Drug and Alcohol dependency
* Creating support plans for providing appropriate services based on on-going assessment and reflecting the services and resources available to enable customers to progress in their recovery
* Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of 'positive risk taking'
* Providing support and access to relevant services to enable customers to continue their recovery and empower customers to self-manage their medication regimes through individual re-enablement programmes and informed decision making

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead

About you:
* Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
* Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour
* Prefers working as part of a group or team
* Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
* Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
* Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
* Is confident with high levels of self-esteem

What you'll bring:

Essential:
* NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant area (e.g. substance misuse, addiction, psychology, Health and Social Care,).
* Experience building and developing strong professional partnerships with external providers.
* Good written and oral communication skills

Desirable:
* knowledgeable in "Recovery" with an excellent understanding of addiction,
* capable of completing comprehensive assessments, managing a high caseload of complex cases, creating care plans and risk assessments,

About us:

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
* We focus on Excellence and innovation.
* We are Caring and Compassionate.
* We are Inclusive and Trusted.
* We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

Please see our website for full Job description

Salary (UK): £30,170 plus benefits

The Role:

Mary’s Meals International is recruiting for an experienced Personal Assistant to join our Risk & Governance function. Reporting directly to the Support Services Lead, you will be responsible for providing efficient and effective support to our Chief Growth Officer, Chief Operations Officer and Chief People & Governance Officer, with ad hoc support to other members of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT). In this fast paced and varied role, you will work closely with our Boards, Committees and Leadership teams, providing a variety of support including diary management, attending meetings, taking minutes, managing follow up actions, travel arrangements, maintaining systems and processes and undertaking specific projects as required.

Key responsibilities & activities:

• Assess ELT priorities and re-directing emails, enquiries and requests as necessary.
• Drafting emails and other correspondence, proof-reading, and writing reports.
• Managing emails, phone calls, post, general correspondence, reports, minutes of meetings, forms and compiling address lists.
• Carrying out background research and providing reports on various subjects.
• Attending Board meetings for Programme Affiliates, and MMI Board meetings in the absence of the Support Services Lead, taking minutes at the same and preparing follow-up actions for circulation.
• Organising internal and external meetings and teleconferences, including booking venues, arranging accommodation, preparing agendas and meeting papers, disseminating meeting papers and liaising with board members.
• Organising and coordinating complex travel itineraries to optimise travel time and making all travel and accommodation arrangements necessary for the ELT and other key personnel as required.
• Undertaking projects from time to time on behalf of the ELT - examples include organisation of events.
• Attending regular ELT meetings in person in Glasgow.
• Attending sub-group meetings within each of the core pillars, including Senior Leadership Meetings, safeguarding committee meetings and other core committee meetings; taking minutes at the same and preparing follow-action

With fantastic interpersonal skills and robust experience as a Personal Assistant, you will thrive in a varied, fast paced role and will utilise your exceptional organisational skills to manage the balance of scheduled work with provision of unplanned support.  With great communication skills, you will work closely with a range of stakeholders across a variety of geographies and cultures. Confident, competent, resilient, with a solution-focussed approach, you will have the ability to take on a variety of projects with a high level of competence and confidentiality.

We are happy for you to work remotely and flexibly, in a way that best supports your work life balance. We also have an office near Glasgow city centre for those who live nearby and would like to work from here occasionally or on a regular basis.

Due to the nature of the role, regular attendance at our Glasgow office will be necessary, so the position requires proximity and ability for commuting on a quarterly basis.

About us:

Mary’s Meals is a global movement supported by people from all walks of life and we are focused on one goal – that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in a place of education. We continue to change the lives of over 2.4 million children who today will receive Mary’s Meals.

We believe in the innate goodness of people, respect the dignity of every human being and family life and believe in good stewardship of the resources entrusted to us. In line with our values, Mary’s Meals is fully committed to a culture of safeguarding. Mary’s Meals is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work and we expect all the Mary's Meals family to share this commitment and work in the best interest of the communities we serve. Our safe recruitment practices ensure that only those that are committed to our high standards join our movement.

This is a fantastic role where your daily work has real impact. Please click Apply to send your CV and a short covering note, highlighting your suitability and motivations in considering this role.

 Benefits (UK Based):

• 34 days annual leave (pro-rated for part time working patterns) including bank holidays, increasing by 1 day each completed calendar year, to a maximum of 39 days (+ option to buy another week)
• Flexible working
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life assurance
• Pension - depending on the location of the candidate. Any pension contribution paid as part of salary will be subject to normal statutory deductions/ taxation 

Closing date for applications is Friday 18th April 2025.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.