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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 material difference in carer’s lives. We live and work through our values, and we have an ambitious strategy to scale our reach, support and impact for carers, working in collaboration and partnership with a range of statutory, voluntary and commercial organisations.

About this role

As a Director of Services you will:

·Lead, inspire and manage Carers First Community, Helpline and Volunteer Services providing visible leadership and promoting a positive, inclusive culture.

·Refine and develop existing services and develop and mobilise new services/contracts; evidencing outcomes and impact.

·   Ensure the highest level of safeguarding practices are in place.

·Drive a culture of continuous learning, nurturing talent, building on strengths and promoting innovation.

·   Enable managers to work proactively in coproduction with carers to plan, develop and review services.

·Forge and sustain strong, positive and productive partnerships with Commissioners, partner organisations, funders and key stakeholders.

·Work as a member of the Senior Leadership Team in shaping and delivering our ambitious strategy.

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, click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to begin your application.

Candidates must clearly write how they meet each requirement in the person specification to progress their application.

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

Interview Process

The closing date for applications is 5pm on 13 April 2025. There will be a two stage process.

Candidates who have fully evidenced they meet the requirements of the Person Specification to a satisfactory standard will be long listed and invited to Stage 1.

Stage 1: Week commencing 21 April 2025 - informal online meeting with the Chief Executive to discuss their application.

Following the informal meeting, successfully shortlisted candidates will then progress to Stage 2:

Stage 2: Week commencing 28 April and 5 May 2025 - formal face-to-face interview with the Chief Executive and Trustees. As part of the formal interview, candidates will be required to give a presentation, and details will be provided in advance.

ABOUT US – THE GESTALT CENTRE

We are the Gestalt Centre, an established therapy not-for-profit organisation, supporting the mental and psychological well-being of individuals, groups, and organisations. We are a dynamic charity that runs, accommodates, and supports a number of counselling, psychotherapy, personal and professional development courses, and a range of therapeutic practices that enhance mental and psychological wellbeing.

As Gestalt Centre, our relationship with people who work for the centre starts from a place of trust. We see our structure as an organisational shape that we use to organise ourselves. What matters for us is how we all work together. We prioritise collaboration and ‘horizontal’ consultative decision making with individual and collective responsibility and accountability.

OUR VISION is a world were meaningful and fulfilling relationships lead to wellbeing and positive change in people’s lives.

OUR PURPOSE is to promote the mental and psychological well-being of individuals, groups and organisations through Gestalt education, training, and practice.

Gestalt is a life-changing approach to life, counselling, and psychotherapy. It enables people to develop meaningful relationships, navigate change and lead fulfilling lives by creatively utilising their own resources, skills, and strengths.

OUR VALUES

• Awareness and personal responsibility.
• Diversity, equality, inclusion and anti-discrimination.
• Kindness and respect for each other and the space we cohabit.
• Collaboration and community: every person matters and so does the collective.

Ready to make a difference? Join us!

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and experienced Finance Manager with strong background in charity finance to join our Executive team. A key role working closely with the CEO, the Executive team and Trustees.

✔ join a highly committed, experienced and collaborative team in a dynamic organisation, with strong collaborative and human-centric practice, growing and changing in innovative ways

✔ deliver a diverse role with opportunities to grow as a professional

✔ join the Gestalt Centre, a beacon of excellence in the therapy world

✔ support people develop emotional and psychological wellbeing and create a world where meaningful relationships lead to wellbeing and positive change in people’s lives

✔ flexible working and hybrid with home working and convenient office location when you’re in the office.

ABOUT THE ROLE

FINANCE MANAGER JOB DESCRIPTION

Role Purpose

The Finance Manager will proactively plan, manage and oversee the financial strategy, operations, and compliance of our dynamic and growing organisation. The role contributes directly to the organisation’s strategic planning and has hands-on oversight of financial transactions, operations, compliance and reporting.  

As the Finance Manager, you will be a member of the Executive leadership team working closely with the CEO on matters of financial strategy and business development - contributing to strategic decisions and providing financial guidance.

Main Objectives

• Provide leadership, in-depth knowledge and financial expertise to support the organisation’s strategy, business development and operations. 
• Manage the day-to-day financial operations including payroll, payments, controls and cash flow to ensure sound financial management and accuracy around all financial routines and procedures. Also ensure compliance and accurate reporting.
• Lead on and manage financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting - working closely with the CEO.
• Lead on enhancing procedural efficiencies and streamlining in finance operations.
• Prepare statutory and management accounts. Manage the annual financial audit and implement recommendations.
• Provide and manage sound financial reporting and conduct financial analysis and financial modelling for business development.
• Manage and support the Finance Manager and Bookkeeper.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

The role works closely with the CEO and is assisted by the Assistant Finance Manager and the Bookkeeper.

Financial Planning

• Lead on financial planning, budgeting and forecasting.
• Conduct financial analysis to support decision-making, highlighting key trends, opportunities and risks. Also scenario planning and financial modelling for growth and sustainability.
• Provide sound financial advice to the CEO, Executive and Trustees also assisting with business planning and strategy and business development.

Financial Management

• Lead on and manage the annual financial audit, including preparation, responding to auditors queries and implementation of recommendations, effectively and in a timely manner. Also filling with the Charity Commission and Companies House.
• Lead on the day-to-day management of financial operations to ensure sound financial management and accuracy of all financial routines and procedures.
• Monitor performance of actuals in relation to budget, income generation targets, approved expenditure and in relation to forecast. Note, analyse and comment on variations and propose adjustments.  
• Prepare quarterly management accounts and reports for decision-making and planning.
•  Advise on and manage investments and cashflow.

Governance: Policies, procedures and financial controls

• Ensure compliance with all requirements and standards in respect to Insurance, Companies House, Charities Commission and HMRC.
• Proactively lead on process improvements as we grow. Includes writing, reviewing and updating finance procedures and policies, in collaboration with the CEO and Executive colleagues.
• Ensure governance documents are up to date. Including Trustees appointment and resignation records, conflict-of-interest forms, and relevant submissions to Companies House.
• Monitoring and mitigating financial risks while maintaining robust internal controls. Also manage credit control and ensure that payments are received on time.
• Ensure financial procedures, policies and reporting systems are updated as required and maintained thereafter.

Accounting

• Supervise and review accounting tasks and records processed by the bookkeeper and the Finance Manager.
• Ensure timely, up to date and accurate accounting practice including journal entries, accruals, phasing and reconciliation.
• Ensure accuracy of income and expenses allocation and coding, including deferred income and monthly reconciliations.
• Review and update coding structures and nominal coding, clearing accounts and reconciliations in collaboration with the CEO and finance colleagues.

Payments and Payroll

• Manage effectively payroll, tax and pension submissions, banking and associated procedures.   
• Ensure all payments are made, received and acknowledged in an accurate, compliant and timely manner.
• Maintain up to date records of financial calculations regarding payments and fees for tutors, assessors and other stakeholders.

Contracts Management

• Ensure that operational, building, insurance and supplier contracts are up to date and renew them as required. Includes utility bills, IT and telephone.
• Prepare and issue employee contracts (working with the CEO/HR).

Support service delivery

• Calculate and prepare courses fees and other financial information for reviews and to support decision-making
• Liaise with students to offer and manage payment plans
• Ensure financial queries by colleagues, collaborators, students and practitioners are dealt with effectively and in a timely manner.
• Support the integration of financial and operational systems.

People Management

• Supervise, manage and support the Finance Manager and Bookkeeper, ensuring and supporting high performance and wellbeing.
• Recruitment, induction and professional development of the finance team. Also ensuring team members understand and adhere to organisational policies and procedures.

ABOUT YOU

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications and experience  

• Qualified or part-qualified (final stage), for example ACA, ACMA, CIPFA, CIMA.
• Minimum 3 years relevant financial management experience working with a charity/not for profit.
• Good experience of sound accounting and financial management in the charity/not for profit sector. Good knowledge of charity accounting and the Charity SORP.
• Sound knowledge and experience of leading and managing the audit process.
• Thorough practical up-to-date understanding of management accounting principles and techniques.
• In-depth knowledge and experience with payroll and pension processes and management systems for accounting functions, including QuickBooks.
• Sound knowledge and experience providing monthly management accounts, year-end statutory accounts and financial reporting.
• Extensive experience of contributing to the strategic, organisational and financial planning processes and leading on budgeting and forecasting.
• Extensive experience in balancing competing complexities of a busy role and prioritising effectively, forward planning and working to tight deadlines.
• Sound experience working effectively with confidentiality and GDPR in mind and in line with organisational policies and practice.
• Good experience with organisational realities, challenges and opportunities in the charity sector.
• Experience of working well within a multidisciplinary team (desirable).
• Experience facilitating or leading change and growth (desirable).

Qualities

• Awareness of self and others alongside a learning and growth mindset
• Leadership and management with kindness, integrity and collaboration
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including ability to communicate financial concepts and information in accurate, simple and clear ways and work collaboratively across teams and at a senior level
• Proactive dynamic leadership and project management skills and ability to apply big picture thinking. 
• Excellent numeracy skills with attention to detail, sound analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable in a dynamic organisation.
• Ability to receive and provide feedback, learn and grow as a professional
• Creativity, resourcefulness and an open mind to be able to see opportunities, embrace challenges and facilitate resolution of any issues.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Passion and commitment to the Gestalt Centre values, work and direction
• Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and anti-discrimination.
• Excellent IT skills, including advanced Microsoft Excel skills and accounting software systems
• Competency using MS Office, email, online platforms and learning management systems

It’s an exciting time to join Regional Engagement. We’re a growing team with big ambitions over the next 5 years. Success in your role will enable Alzheimer’s Society to campaign for change, fund research to find a cure and support people living with dementia today.
 
We have fantastic opportunity available for a Regional Fundraiser to join our rewarding and growing team. This is an exciting role, which would suit someone looking to build and develop their relationship fundraising or broaden their sector experience in a major national charity.
 
From multi-year partnerships and supporters, right through to managing volunteers and raising awareness in our communities, the team you join is talented, fast-paced and on a mission to create a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. The successful candidate will be able to deliver first class relationship and account management, maximizing retention as well as driving opportunities to secure new income within the North East (from prospecting through to pitch development and delivery).
 
Our team have a wealth of experience and skills to support you and being a team-player is essential. Recruiting, managing and appreciating the value of our supporters and volunteers is essential. You need to inspire and motivate them to develop lifelong support.
 
This is a homeworking role (based within the North East) and you will be required to regularly travel across North East England to meet supporters and also occasionally attend internal meetings at locations across the country including our flagship offices (London, Birmingham, Warrington and Belfast). You must reside in the UK and have the correct right to work documents to work in the UK.
 
About you

- Experience of relationship and community fundraising or ability to demonstrate transferrable skills
- Good understanding of budgeting and financial management
- Experience of identifying and acquiring new business opportunities
- Experience of delivering excellent supporter stewardship and/or customer care
- Able to analyse data and information to make decisions
- Proven track record in achieving financial and non-financial targets
- Ability to work remotely and independently and travel across an extensive patch.

Location: This is homeworking role however you will need to be within suitable travelling distance to the North East, covering Durham, Northumberland, Tyne & Wear, Darlington and some of Tees Valley.

Age UK has an exciting opportunity to join our People Development and Culture Team as a People Development and Culture Manager on a fixed-term contract until mid-August 2026.

In this role, you will work closely with the Head of Department and senior leaders to design, deliver, and manage impactful learning and development initiatives across the organisation. You will oversee our Learning Development System, create engaging in-house e-learning modules, and manage key Development Programmes that support our people's growth.

A key focus of the role will be co-leading the integration of Project Connect: Redefining Age UK's Culture, embedding a thriving, inclusive, and values-driven workplace. You'll work with diverse stakeholders and external learning providers to ensure high-quality, creative, and engaging training experiences.

We're looking for a proactive and collaborative team player with experience in designing and delivering learner-centred training, managing L&D projects, and championing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the workplace.

Why Join Us?

• Autonomy to make this role your own, shaping both new and existing L&D initiatives.
• A creative opportunity, allowing you to design and deliver impactful programmes.
• A chance to drive real cultural change, working closely with senior leaders.
• Flexible working & excellent benefits to support your work-life balance.

If you're passionate about learning, culture, and people development, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now.

This is a hybrid opportunity, a blend of homebased and office working. Our linked office for this role is in London and you would be expected to attend the office a minimum of once a week.

Internal Age UK Grade: 6L

Must haves:

The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process: Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P

Experience
* Experience working within people development, learning & development, organisational culture A, I
* Experience in managing an LMS (ideally Kallidus) A, I
* Experience in designing & delivering professional development programmes A, I
* Experience working with variety of stakeholders to embed learning and development initiatives A, I
* Experience of designing and facilitating high-quality, engaging, interactive learning A, I
* Demonstrated success in driving engagement and cultural change initiatives A, I
* Experience of working collaboratively, and project managing in a fast paced, complex environment, building networks with a diverse range of people A, I

Skills and knowledge
* Understanding of learning and development principles and frameworks P
* Knowledge of employee engagement strategies and best practices I
* Strong instructional design, facilitation and presentation skills A, I, P
* Ability to develop and deliver impactful development initiatives A, I, P
* Data-driven approach to evaluating impact of development programmes Understanding of performance management processes and best practices I

Personal attribute
* Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively I
* Strategic thinker with a pragmatic and solutions-focused mindset I
* Passionate about people development and organisational culture A, I
* Highly collaborative with strong stakeholder management skills I
* Confident communicator, able to engage and inspire at all levels I, P
* Demonstrates resilience, adaptability and a growth mindset I

Great to haves:
Experience
* Experience in managing learning budgets and external learning providers I
* Experience working in a fast-paced, complex, or matrixed charity organisation with a hybrid environment I
* Experience deploying psychometric tools (e.g DISC) to enhance team dynamics and culture I

Skills and knowledge
* A learning and development or HR qualification (CIPD) I
* Familiarity with digital learning platforms and innovative learning technologies I

Personal attributes
* Change champion with a proactive and innovative approach I
* Passionate about continuous learning and development trends I

What we offer in return

• Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
• Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, health cashback plan and EAP
• Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
• Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
• Blue Light Card Scheme
• You Did It Awards – recognition awards from £100-250.

Additional Information

Supporting statements and anonymisation
Candidates are expected to provide a supporting statement that explains how they meet the competencies annotated with an ‘A’ in the job description, to assess suitability for the position. Age UK acknowledges and accepts that AI may be used to support the application; we do expect candidates to personalise experience, knowledge and skills and failure to do so, may result in your application being rejected.

CVs will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role. Our system is unable to anonymise supporting statements. Please could you remove any personal information including your name before you upload to support our inclusive recruitment process. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us if invited for interview.

Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme
Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. Age UK is a Disability Confident Scheme employer. Due to high numbers of applications received, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.

Reasonable adjustments
Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs, by contacting the recruitment team. Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions.

Age UK is able to provide Skilled Worker sponsorship for eligible roles only. If this applies to you, please contact the recruitment team to discuss. If the role is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship you will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

We are actively recruiting for an Interim HR Business Partner, for an initial fixed term contract of 6 months, providing professional HR support to all schools and services within our network. Reporting into the Head of HR, you will help to implement our HR strategy and ensure an efficient HR service across our organisation.

As an HR Business Partner, you will support school and service leaders with their HR responsibilities, providing advice, guidance, and quality assurance. You will manage employment relations matters, ensuring adherence to Trust policies and procedures, and offer information on pay and conditions. You will also contribute to the development and maintenance of HR policies, ensuring legal compliance and effective people management.

You will use HR Management Information systems to provide dynamic business partnering, ensuring data accuracy and supporting other users. You will produce HR reports and dashboards, analysing data to identify trends and inform HR actions.

Your role will include managing administrative processes for staff recruitment, responding to pension queries, and providing additional capacity during peak workloads. Staying updated on employment law and HR developments, you will ensure compliance and proactive guidance.

You will comply with the Trust's Equalities, Diversity, and Inclusion policy and other relevant policies, presenting a positive image of the Trust. Experience of working within the schools sector is highly desirable.

This role involves frequent presence at our offices in South London with occasional travel to other sites across the South London area.

About Us

The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London. These are Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James’s Park, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park and Bushy Park.

We also manage other important public spaces including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. Our eight Royal Parks and other iconic green spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK, with 77 million visits every year.

We are now looking for an Event Manager to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working 36 hours per week.

The Benefits

• Salary of £34,000 - £42,000 per annum, depending on experience
• 26 days' annual leave plus public holidays, increasing to 29 days after 3 years’ service
• Pension scheme (3% employee contribution; up to 10% employer contribution)
• Hybrid/agile working options
• Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan
• Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders
• Learning and development opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme
• Offices in a beautiful location

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced events professional with a flair for delivering events in historical or environmentally sensitive settings to join our iconic organisation.

You’ll have the chance to work on high-profile projects, making a lasting impression on the public as you shape the experience of millions of visitors.

What’s more, you’ll work in breathtaking surroundings every day, helping to protect the unique beauty and heritage of our iconic green spaces.

So, if you want to manage extraordinary events in extraordinary locations, read on and apply today!

The Role

As an Event Manager, you will oversee a range of small to medium events, while supporting on large-scale, high-profile commercial events across The Royal Parks.

Managing all aspects of event planning for your designated events, you will review safety and contingency plans, co-ordinate with the Licensing and Safety Advisory Group (LSAG), and liaise with statutory authorities to ensure successful delivery.

You’ll also be the operational lead on event ticketing, manage stakeholder engagement through annual events, and provide support during live operations, including working in control room environments and responding to real-time issues.

Additionally, you will:

• Respond to and manage event enquiries and applications
• Evaluate recurring trends and recommend improvements for future events
• Maintain accurate financial records, process expenses and support income targets
• Work closely with our marketing, brand licensing and communications teams

About You

To be considered as an Event Manager, you will need:

• Experience of delivering events in historical and/or environmentally sensitive locations
• Experience of event health and safety requirements
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to facilitate meetings
• The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Other organisations may call this role Event Operations Manager, Event Planning and Delivery Manager, Events Officer, Community and Commercial Events Manager, Public Events Manager, Events Logistics and Planning Lead, or Event Logistics Manager.

The Royal Parks are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

The Organisation:
A leading professional body, dedicated to advancing the practice through education, research, and advocacy.

The Job:

• Develop and supervise financial accounting systems.
• Manage accounts receivable and payable.
• Prepare and present financial reports.
• Lead audits and ensure legal compliance.
• Propose risk solutions and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Supervise the accounting team.
• Prepare payroll, VAT returns, and supplier payments.
• Control statutory accounts and year-end audits.
• Drive continuous improvement in accounting practices.
• Manage bank accounts and daily cash reconciliation.
• Ensure good governance and financial reporting for subsidiaries.

The Person:

• Newly qualified or part-qualified accountant.
• Proficient in financial software, CRM databases, and Excel.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and time management skills.
• Experience in managing subsidiaries and preparing VAT returns.

Desirable:

• Experience in systems implementation and charity accounts.
• Knowledge of invoice scanning and expenses management systems.

What's in It for You?

• Professional development support.
• Collaborative work environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits.

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Goodman Masson are partnered with a non-profit organisation who provide strategic support, loans and grants to charities and social enterprises across the UK, to recruit for their new Risk and Compliance Manager.

Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will support and advise the Directors Group in assessing and defining strategies and recommendations to manage quality, compliance and risk in line with best practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage on all external compliance audits including ISO 9001-2015 internal audit and external BSI accreditation. Supporting internal departments to be compliant as well as liaising and managing external assessors/auditors
• Plan, execute and complete risk-based internal audit plan with regular reporting
• Formally report on ISO 9001-2015 audits and external assessments
• Own and manage the Corporate/Organisational Policy framework/register
• Ensure associated KPI's/business metrics are understood, reviewed and monitored
• Support the Board to regularly review the charity's process for identifying, prioritising, escalating and managing risks
• Support colleagues to embed effective risk management processes

Essentials:

• Experience of Compliance both in terms of ISO9001-2015 external assessments and internal audits
• Experience of working within an FCA regulatory environment
• Excellent relationship management skills
• Proven ability to successfully plan, manage and deliver projects

This role is a part-time position (4 days per week) with flexible hours. The role is based remotely with some travel to London (approc 8 times per year).

Salary range is £52,000 - £55,000 per annum pro-rata.

In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.

Digital Marketing Manager

c. £38,000 per annum

Permanent- Onsite 4 days a week- East Sussex

The Talent Set is excited to partner with a renowned historical membership association to recruit a Digital Marketing Manager. In this dynamic role, the successful postholder will develop and execute online content and social media strategy aimed at enhancing brand engagement, expanding audience reach, and building stronger connections with both existing and diverse new audiences.

This role manages core social media and digital channels, working with the in-house Content team to plan, curate, and publish engaging content across social media, the website, and paid campaigns. Collaborating with the CRM lead on email marketing, it combines creative storytelling with data insights to strengthen audience relationships and support the organisations marketing goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and oversee a 12-month online content calendar, ensuring all digital content aligns with the organisation’s mission, brand values, and audience objectives.
• Create and implement social media campaigns that drive engagement and audience growth, integrating with broader marketing initiatives across platforms like Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube.
• Utilise tools like Google Analytics and Meta Business Suite to track performance, provide insights, and refine strategies to optimise audience engagement and user experiences.
• Work with cross-departmental teams to produce high-quality, engaging digital assets that showcase the organisations achievements and community impact.
• Manage and mentor the Marketing Assistant, fostering their growth while developing processes to encourage digital storytelling contributions across the organisation.

Person Specification:

• Proven experience in online content strategy, social media management, and digital marketing, with a strong understanding of audience engagement, brand consistency, and performance optimisation.
• Exceptional copywriting and editorial skills with a flair for producing engaging, audience-focused content tailored for digital platforms, including video commissioning and management.
• Advanced knowledge of tools like Google Analytics, Meta Business Suite, and content management systems, alongside expertise in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma for visual content creation.
• Excellent organisational skills, capable of handling multiple priorities, managing complex projects, and meeting tight deadlines with a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
• Familiarity with the arts, membership or charity sector, and a passion for making the arts more accessible to diverse audiences, including experience with live streaming or digital event delivery.

Benefits:

• Take a leading role in shaping the organisation’s digital presence, delivering engaging content that supports world-class art and artists.
• Enjoy exclusive benefits, including free gym classes, subsidised dining, access to world-class shows, and discounts at high-street retailers through benefits hub.
• Work in the inspiring surroundings of East Sussex, with free on-site parking, an electric car charging scheme, and a convenient minibus service to and from two local train station.

The deadline for applications is Monday 31st March 2025

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.

Development officer (Midlothian)

Location: Home-based
Salary:27,646.92 - £30,718.80 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours
Department: Behaviour Change and Development (Scotland)
Job Type: Full time
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract

There’s never been a better time to join the team! Our client have launched an ambitious new strategy – and they want you to be part of it. There are loads of reasons to love cycling, even if you’re not someone who cycles. From cutting pollution, to making us healthier and happier, cycling can help us all thrive.

The role of development officer is fundamental in delivering our clients grassroots cycling development programmes. Their programmes are designed to reach diverse audiences and include work with community cycle clubs, charities, social enterprises and community groups to create and deliver cycling opportunities which are inclusive, sociable and sustainable. 

Are you the person that can drive growth in these areas? Explore the attached job description for full details on this exciting opportunity. Complete the application form expressing why you are the right candidate for this role and for them. Focus on gearing your supporting statement to exemplify how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role, directly referring to the person specification. This enables the selection panel to assess your relative strengths against the specified criteria.

They are an inclusive organisation and would particularly welcome applications from candidates from a broad range of backgrounds. They strongly believe that diversity strengthens their work. If you are already passionate about cycling, that’s great, many of them are too! But if you are simply really excellent at what you do, no matter what your background, that is what matters most.

This role is based in the Midlothian area and will require regular work in the local community.

This is a fixed-term contract until 31 March 2026 - with potential for extension subject to funding. 
Applications close at 9:00am on the closing date shown. 

This is a summary of Behaviour change.

Benefits: 27 days holiday bank holidays (pro rata for part time roles), perk scheme access, life assurance, paid compassionate leave, enhanced sick pay, membership plus many more staff benefits.

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Do you want to work with a leading advocacy charity organisation supporting those in need?  

Do you have experience of working or volunteering in welfare, support or health and social care and are looking for a new challenge? 

Are you keen to make a difference to people who want to be heard? 

Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility. 

We have an exciting opportunity for an Advocate to join our team covering Sefton.  Your role will require you to travel to locations such as hospitals and care homes across the area to meet with clients and professionals and be home based for administration; therefore, a suitable home internet connection is essential. 

About us 

VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations. 

We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for over 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most.  For more information on what Advocacy is and the services offered then please visit our website. 

About you

Desirably you will have some experience of working as an Advocate, providing welfare, supporting, or caring for Adults or young people who have support needs, ideally for those with a variety of communication needs, mental ill health, physical health issues, or barriers to accessing education and support.

You should have worked or volunteered in health, social care, welfare, support services, education or young person’s services, or advice and guidance.

How will you make a difference?

You will be responsible for ensuring the individual’s wishes, feelings, beliefs, needs, and values are met to create positive outcomes for the people you support.

You will support people to speak up for themselves and grow in confidence, equip them to understand and exercise their rights and options, and will assist them in the decision-making process relating to their care, treatment, and support.

You will work resourcefully and collaboratively with the individuals you support.  You’ll be creative in your approach to empower our clients by ensuring you meaningfully explain people’s options and rights to them.  You’ll support individuals to fully participate in decisions affecting them and will make sure they have their voices heard. 

Benefits 

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time colleagues) rising to 30 days upon 5 years’ service 

5% employer pension & minimum 3% employee contribution 

Salary sacrifices pension scheme 

Separate Life Assurance Cover (equivalent of two times your annual salary) 

Staff discount scheme including retail discounts, entertainment, holidays, gym membership etc 

24/7 Employee Assistance programme 

Access to remote counselling service 

Paid Disability Leave 

Paid compassionate Leave 

Home Working Allowance  

  

Support with continuous professional development 

Access to Clifton Strengths Coaching for development  

Personal Development Plans 

  

How are staff supported to work remotely? 

VoiceAbility has a small number of offices. Employees including Team Leaders are homebased for Administration and meetings will be held online as well as in person in the relevant community. 

When you need to travel for work, expenses will be paid (mileage or public transport costs).  

VoiceAbility offers the usual regular manager one to ones, Staff forums and communities of practice depending on role. Team meetings with a mix of virtual and in person approach. 

Equality and Diversity

VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.

VoiceAbility are a Disability Confident employer, any applicant that identifies themselves as having a disability and can demonstrate that they meet all the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. If you need to apply in a different way, please contact us for further options.

How to apply

To apply for this role please sign up for a recruitment account on our website. Follow the instructions to create your account, upload your CV, and complete our short application form. 

Important Dates:

Closing date for applications; 5pm on Tuesday 25 March 2025, however, VoiceAbility reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before this date. 

Don’t forget to read the person specification so you can tell us about yourself and how your skills, abilities and experiences match the criteria outlined in the person specification. 

Hint: you can use work, personal and/or voluntary experiences, and examples to tell us why you should be our next Advocate. 

Want to know more about VoiceAbility and the role?

Please visit our website.  We look forward to hearing from you.

NB: If you don't already hold the Independent Advocacy Practice qualification, and you are successful in your application, it is a requirement that you complete the core element within 12 months of commencing the training.  VoiceAbility will fund this training. 

An exciting and unique opportunity to support Good Ancestor Movement at a pivotal moment in our organisational development. Through our start-up phase we have prototyped and developed key pieces of our organisational DNA (our strategy, structure and culture). These include: impactful programmes, a high performing team, a conscious and caring culture and ways of working that encourage “high autonomy and high accountability”.

Our organisational DNA been consciously developed to systematically dismantle oppression and to repair harm done to team members as they challenge a system that is actively hostile to them, based on their intersectional social identities, and the ideological challenge they pose to neoliberal capitalism. We are now looking to codify the existing pieces of DNA so that the organisation can cohere around a shared understanding of our structure, culture and commitment to anti-oppression. This will likely be at two levels:

• Principles - The foundational assumptions and concepts that underpin Good Ancestor Movement’s approach to the element of DNA being developed 

• Practice - Operationalising these principles into ways of working, policies or procedures that help the Good Ancestor Movement team live out these principles in their day-to-day practice

The role will involve creating and delivering a programme of activities, events, and small exhibitions in Manchester Histories Hub at Manchester Central Library. 

A focus of the role will be on heritage and wellbeing, weaving this into the programme of activities and ensuring that our values of compassion, curiosity and justice are reflected throughout. Another key aspect of the role involves supporting our team of dedicated volunteers in engaging with visitors to the Hub and coordinating their recruitment and training while fostering a collaborative approach. Volunteers are vital in supporting the aims of the charity and in return we aim to provide our volunteers with an enjoyable, rewarding and stimulating experience. 

The Hub is a space for people to come together to reveal and celebrate Greater Manchester’s rich and diverse histories and heritage. This is an opportunity to shape the hub to become an even more welcoming, dynamic and vibrant space. 

About the role

Are you a service coordinator or a frontline caseworker with demonstrable organisational skills and the ability to develop, deliver and monitor the impact of food based destitution services? Are you highly organised and responsible? Are you passionate about supporting asylum seekers, refugees and vulnerable migrants to rebuild their lives in our community?

If so, this key project management role in our charity might be for you! 

Reporting to the Director, AFRIL's Destitution Coordinator will coordinate the delivery and development of our work to alleviate destitution. You will coordinate a fortnightly referral only food bank in partnership with St Peter’s Church in Lee; secure gifts in kind, manage the distribution of small grants, and work together with our Casework team and partner Immigration Solicitor to support people to engage in the complex process of improving their circumstances. You will supervise volunteers and lead on professional relationships for AFRIL’s destitution work, including influencing local policy. We are a friendly and supportive team and the existing postholder is moving internally so you will have a thorough handover period.

About us:

AFRIL is a growing, dynamic charity that supports asylum seekers, vulnerable migrants, and refugee families in south east London. We support our clients to lift themselves out of poverty and rebuild their lives in the heart of our community. We provide both crisis support to meet immediate need, and longer-term, flexible programmes to tackle underlying issues, supporting people to integrate, contribute and thrive. We engage in policy and legal interventions to influence positive change. Our work is grounded in the values of professionalism, inclusivity, and solidarity, and our approach to service delivery is one of co-production and empowerment. We are 15 staff (7.3 full time equivalent) and over 100 volunteers.

AFRIL delivers the following core services: 

• Rainbow Club Supplementary School - providing weekly supplementary education in  English and Maths, arts, music and sports activities to children from refugee, migrant  and asylum seeking backgrounds from 4-11 years old, plus youth volunteering programme and Youth Council (NRCSE and Sanctuary Status)

• Casework and Advocacy Service: providing AQS accredited advice, casework and legal interventions in asylum support, community care, housing, welfare benefits and related matters. Pre-Action Protocol letters to challenge unlawful public law decisions.

• Destitution Support - a fortnightly Food Bank in partnership with St Peter’s Church providing food, food vouchers, toiletries, and other essentials, alongside a warm hub with free cafe, information and support. Small grants for essential items and cash payments for food in emergencies. Securing and distributing gifts in kind, e.g. winter coats, laptops and data. 

• Allotment of Refuge - a welcoming community of food growers that supports improved health, wellbeing and integration of members, whilst protecting the local environment. 

• Immigration Project in partnership with Southwark Law Centre, providing free legal advice and representation to support people to regularise their immigration status. 

AFRIL is an equal opportunities employer. We are a diverse staff team and particularly encourage applications from BAME candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and those with lived experience of asylum/irregular migration. We welcome applications from candidates of all ages and are committed to supporting qualified people to re-enter the workplace after periods of unemployment for example because of homemaking, redundancy, mental health or previous immigration restrictions. Our office is on the first floor of a community centre. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to support our staff to flourish.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview on 23rd April 2025. 

Terms and conditions:

Hours: Part time 17.5 hours (2.5 days per week) to include every other Saturday morning

Salary: £32,980 - £34,644 pro rata (points 13-16). New employees normally start at the bottom end of this scale, with an annual salary review process.

Location: The office base for this post is the Leemore Community Centre in central Lewisham with service delivery at St Peter’s Church in Lee every other Saturday morning. We have a hybrid working model and the post holder can work from home for part of the week, as agreed with line manager.

Benefits: 

• Annual leave 25 days per annum plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time staff); 

• Pension scheme: 5% employer pension contributions; 

• Flexible working: we do our best to accommodate your preferred working style

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, including access to advice and 121 support

• Clinical supervision: monthly small group reflective practice with clinical provider

• Training and development: access to good quality training and budget 

• Cycle to work scheme 

• Annual salary review

See full Job Description and Person Specification. Applications accepted through charityjob only.