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Location: The successful applicant will based at one of our local offices across Oxfordshire

About the role

Working at a strategic level, you will have overall responsibility for identifying and securing the income streams to support the activity of this newly formed organisation (merger of 3 local Citizens Advice offices), working the Chief Executive and other members of the management team. You will actively monitor the advice landscape and stay informed about industry innovations and emerging trends, proactively identifying opportunities to integrate relevant advancements into the organisation.

You will also be responsible for the line management of the Fundraising Officer, Communications Officer and the Research and Campaigns Coordinator.

Role Responsibilities:

• With the CEO, design a sustainable funding model and a diverse project portfolio for CAOX that guards against over reliance on a single funder or work type.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities that generate income and are aligned with the organisational and strategic aims.
• Create a standardised fee structure for core services to ensure consistency and transparency when preparing bids and proposals
• Negotiate contracts and service level agreements to ensure the work scope aligns with contract value.
• Manage multiple bids and innovation projects, prioritising effectively and demonstrating financial efficiency.
• Supported by the Fundraising Officer, lead on identifying and writing compelling and persuasive funding bids.
• Ensure a strong funding pipeline is maintained by tracking and planning fundraising activities, applications and forecasted income.

Demonstrable experience and achievements:

• A successful track record in business development and identifying new funding opportunities to achieve significant impact, meet user needs and maintain standards.
• Strong leadership experience, with the ability to inspire and lead a passionate and committed team, at all levels of the organisation, to perform to the best of their abilities
• Experience of building positive and productive relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders.
• Understanding of the voluntary sector, knowledge of the strategic and policy environment in which the advice sector operates.
• Understanding of fundraising regulations

In accordance with Citizens Advice national policy we will require the successful candidate to be screened by DBS ( Disclosure and Barring Service). A criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to your being able  to take up a job offer.

Expenses: You will be based in one of our local offices across Oxfordshire. Any additional travel above home to work can be claimed at £0.45 per mile

Other: A Laptop and any other essential equipment required for the role will be provided

For further information on how to apply please view the job pack on our website via the Apply button.

• Completed applications must be returned by 6pm Wednesday 23 April 2025.
• Interviews will be Friday 02 May 2025
• Please ensure that you show how you meet the person specification with examples in the application form.

We are a Disability Confident employer, if you require any reasonable adjustments to allow you to participate in the interview process please let us know.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from under represented  communities.

Role Overview 

• Administrate SCOPE programme and manage SCOPE E-Learning Learning Management System 

• Develop educational resources in liaison with / to support Clinical Care Committee

• Under guidance from Head of Education, support the Virtalent consultant

• Support Head of Education implement capacity building strategy

Oversee SCOPE, World Obesity’s education programme including: 

• Update, and develop new online modules with input of CCC members / working groups and module developers 

• Develop marketing and communications material (including website, newsletter, and advertising resources) for the education programme 

• Track financial performance of SCOPE E-Learning platform 

• Ensure administration of SCOPE: Accreditation scheme (external courses and online modules); Fellowship scheme, and Certification scheme

• Edit module content using software where needed 

• Manage / respond to documents submitted for Accreditation or Fellowship 

• Administrate the Learning Management System (LMS) 

• Respond to user queries and troubleshoot issues. Where needed, consult with support services offered by LMS provider and software providers to resolve problems 

• Project manage upgrade to new LMS platform and conversion of modules to new format, working with LMS providers and module developers as needed 

• Liaise with translation services to develop translated modules 

• Support the event in conjunction with the Clinical Care Committees and regional members

• Generate website, flyer, and e-shot content 

• Coordinate communication for the School

• Work with Communications Manager to implement SCOPE Communications Strategy 

• Update website including content and development 

• Develop engaging, market appropriate electronic content 

• Write, edit and proof-read website copy 

• Support social media platforms with drafts for SCOPE E-learning and SCOPE Schools

We are seeking a full-time Primary Science Mentor to join our team of experts. Through your knowledge of and passion for primary science education, you will inspire transformational change in schools.

You'll be home based and able to support schools in one of the following regions: East Midlands, North East England, North West England or South Wales Valleys.

About the Primary Science Teaching Trust (PSTT)

PSTT is a registered charity with a clear vision – we want to see excellent teaching of science in every primary classroom in the UK. We believe it is vital that children are engaged and inspired by science from an early age. We want to draw on their natural curiosity to help them explore, understand and ask questions about the world around them.

We’ve built a Primary Science Teacher College of over 200 outstanding teachers; each helping to shape and influence science teaching across the UK. We produce great resources that improve how science is taught and planned. We organise engaging professional learning events for teachers, and work with partner organisations to further enhance how science is taught. Our 2023-28 strategy is building on these strengths to reach more teachers across a more diverse range of schools.

We’re dedicating our most intensive efforts to areas of the UK requiring most development in primary science. Our Priority Areas initiative is being piloted in 30 schools, and in September 2025 we plan to launch this programme in a further 30 schools. Our Regional Mentors have worked with more than 3,000 schools across England, with exceptionally positive feedback.

Job summary

There are two parts to the Primary Science Mentor role. The majority of the role will focus on strengthening primary science teaching and leadership by leading our second Priority Areas initiative. Through their knowledge of and passion for primary science education, the successful candidate will inspire transformational change in schools taking part in this project. They will build close working relationships with participating schools and create a vibrant and exciting learning community based on mutual support and the sharing of expertise.

The remaining hours in the role will be as a Regional Mentor: joining PSTT’s growing team of primary science experts who provide bespoke support directly to individual schools, multi-academy trusts and other school groupings and organisations. This includes developing and delivering training in a variety of contexts, including online; working individually with Science Leaders; being a leading voice, expert and advocate for primary science (both regionally and nationally); and creating partnerships with other organisations that support science within the region.

A crucial part of the role is to ensure collection of appropriate data for both Priority Areas and Regional Mentor activities, so that we can evaluate our work against intended outcomes.

Key facts about this role

Salary

PSTT band E(ii): starting salary £49,149. A cost-of-living increase will be applied on 1 September 2025; amount TBC.

Pension and benefits

Employer pension scheme, sick pay and maternity/paternity/adoption pay as detailed in our pay and reward scheme

Location

Home based in either the East Midlands, North East England, North West England or the South Wales Valleys.

Travel

The job requires extensive travel to schools within the Primary Science Mentor’s working region, and sometimes beyond that region (including occasional meetings at PSTT’s Bristol office). Expenses will be reimbursed.

Line manager

Director of Regional Programme

Start date

1 September 2025. Potential for some work prior to 1 September to support with identification and recruitment of schools (to be discussed at interview).

Contractual basis

2 years

Hours

35 hours per week (full time), usually worked between Monday-Friday. You may occasionally be required to work during evenings and weekends.

Annual leave

28 days (of which 3 must be taken during the Christmas closure period) plus public holidays

Special Olympics GB is a charity dedicated to providing year-round training and competition for
children and adults with intellectual disabilities. We are much more than just a sports organisation – we are a movement that breaks down barriers, fosters inclusion, and changes lives. With over 10,000 athletes, 6000 volunteers, and 100+ accredited clubs across England, Scotland, and Wales, we are committed to creating opportunities for everyone to thrive through sport.

Our athletes are at the heart of everything we do – they are inspirational, courageous, passionate, and insightful, embodying the core values of Special Olympics GB every single day. This is your opportunity to be part of something truly special and contribute to an organisation that creates real impact at a grassroots level.

About the Roles

• Hours: 35 hours per week (full-time) – flexible options negotiable
• Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 per annum
• Location: Home-based with regular travel
• Contract: 2 years with possible extension dependent on funding
• Benefits: Flexible working, generous Time Off in Lieu policy, annual CPD/training investment, employer’s pension scheme, 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + birthday leave, employee health scheme, and opportunities to attend exciting, inclusivity-driven events.

As part of our small yet ambitious and agile team, you will work closely with the Head of Network, our Accredited Clubs/Programmes, and Volunteers to drive grassroots development, build community engagement, and enhance opportunities for athletes.

Who We’re Looking For

We want to hear from you if you are:

• Passionate about inclusion and making a difference in people’s lives
• A great communicator who enjoys working with volunteers, athletes, and families incommunities
• Adaptable, agile and proactive, with the ability to troubleshoot and solve problems effectively
• Dedicated to personal growth and career development
• Driven by values that promote social change through sport

The Opportunity of a Lifetime

This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to be part of a global movement that empowers individuals, builds confidence, and fosters lifelong friendships. The journey is great, but the rewards are even greater. Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of something truly life-changing.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV (2 pages)and a cover letter (1-2 pages) detailing:

• Why Special Olympics GB? Why do you want to join us now, and why are you the right person for the role?
• What impact do you hope to make in the role? How do you see yourself contributing to Special Olympics GB and the role you are applying for?
• Why should we choose you? Highlight your skills, knowledge, experience, and determination that make you the best fit.

Please tailor your application to the role—generic or combined applications will not be considered.

Key Dates

•  Application deadline: Sunday 27th April 2025, 9pm
•  Interview Stages: Stage 1 – week beginning 19th May 2025, Stage 2 week beginning 2nd June 2025
•  Final decision: Week beginning 9th June 2025

We are committed to equality and diversity and encourage all candidates who meet the job role requirements to apply. Please note that applicants will need to provide evidence of their right to live and work in the UK and will be required to undertake a DBS check .

We will only contact candidates selected for interviews.
No agency contact, please.
​For job role specifics, please see the Job Descriptions.

Be part of a movement that changes lives. Apply today!

Action Foundation was established in 2005 to assist asylum seekers, refugees and other migrants in Tyne and Wear. We aim to empower refugees, asylum seekers, and other migrants to live independently through a commitment to supporting them to achieve self-sufficiency and integration into the community.

The Language and Learning service has developed and enhanced its support towards better integration to include three streams of support which include employability workshops and advice, digital skills courses alongside non-accredited ESOL classes. We are looking for a full-time project manager to lead our staff and volunteer teams in the delivery of these streams of support.

You will line manage the Project Officer(s) responsible for different aspect of the service work and support them with the delivery of in-person classes and where required any online classes. You will also play an important role at a strategic level in developing partnerships and networks with formal and informal providers of ESOL, employability and digital skills to promote and enhance the service.

Action Foundation is an Equal Opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all sectors of the community, particularly those who have lived experience of migration and language learning. We also have a strong focus on safeguarding in the organisation and a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check will be part of the recruitment process.

Application deadline is 23:59 on Monday 5th May 2025

Interviews are planned to be held on the week commencing 12th May 2025 at Action Foundation Newcastle, (subject to change)

Essential Information

Hours: 35 hours per week (Full Time)

Location: Based at Newcastle offices. Occasional regional or national travel for training or networking when necessary.

Salary: £31,483- £36,581 plus 6% pension contribution

Contract: 35 hours per week (Full Time)

Annual Leave: 28 days + English Bank Holidays

Application deadline: 5th May 23:59

Interviews to be held: Week commencing 12th May 2025

Please go to Action Foundation website for a link to the Job Description and Application Form.  If you are interested in applying and require more information about the job role, or if you would like any support in the application process, we would encourage you to contact the named person in the advert on Action Foundation website.

Note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications.

Capital Appeals Manager (Fundraising Manager)
Salary: £35 - 42k FTE Depending on Experience, pro rata for part time
Hours: Part-Time, 3 days (21 hours) per week can be worked flexibly or on set days.
Duration: 2 year contract.
Location: Strength and Learning Through Horses, Greengate Stables, Mays Lane, Barnet EN5 2AQ
Responsible to: CEO Rosie Bensley

About Us:

Strength & Learning Through Horses provides mental health and education support to some of London’s most vulnerable young people through offering equine assisted therapy and alternative education programmes. The organisation’s ability to deliver excellence in its service quality is dependent upon a skilled and competent workforce where learning and continuous improvement is a fundamental aim.

Strength & Learning Through Horses has been in operation for over 10 years and has grown year on year in terms of income and number of young people reached and number of services we offer.

We have 5 full time and 5 part time contracted staff members, 18 freelance staff members and work with 17 volunteers. 400 – 500 young people per year benefit from our life changing services; our hope is that this will increase to 700+ per year from 2027 once the building project at our site is complete. We have ambitious longer term plans for growth.

We have been operating in North London for over 10 years from a small stables, after our lease sadly came to an end in January 2023 we moved to our long term home. This was a derelict stables owned by the Council which we have secured via a 25 year lease. In 2022-23 we raised £300,000 to get the site usable as an equine therapy centre although it is still very run down with much of it boarded up an derelict. We now have full planning permission to develop the site and build a purpose built equine therapy centre which will allow us to double the number of young people who access the space.

About the Role:

To make this dream a reality we are looking for an experienced Capital Fundraising Manager to lead the Capital fundraising campaign for this project to raise £700,000 over 2 years in order to fund this build.

The hope is to raise £350,000 in year one in order to fund half of the build (stage 1) with the remaining funding being secured in the 2nd year to complete the build in year 2. We have a strong track record of fundraising including recently securing 5 years core costs funding from the National Lottery Community Fund and we have warm relationships that we can call on once this fundraising campaign gets activated.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the charity at a time of growth and change and an opportunity for someone to really make this role their own.

About You:

Central to this role is the ability to work according to the organisation’s core values of:

• Ambition: for young people, SLTH and ourselves as individuals
• Curiosity without judgment (about human and equine behaviours)
• Embrace difference: a variety of perspectives & life experiences are essential
• Embrace difficulty; it’s where the learning happens
• Commitment to always improving; & owning areas that improvement is required
• Respect

You are driven and ambitious, both in your personal career goals and in achieving and surpassing fundraising targets. You will also bring this ambition to your aspirations for SLTH Equine Therapy, striving for excellence and growth in all endeavours.

Experience of successfully managing capital funding appeals with a proven track record of securing significant funds from high net-worth individuals, corporate organisations and grant making organisations.

Self-motivated and able to confidently lead on fundraising projects including:

• Creating capital fundraising strategy
• Generating a capital fundraising pipeline
• Reporting efficiently on progress

The ability to proactively manage stakeholders from across SLTH to ensure all are involved and their personal networks are utilised in this campaign.
This will include:

• Working alongside the 2 CEO’s to develop a strategy and to utilise existing contacts and warm leads
• Working closely with the Marketing Manager to ensure fundraising materials and pitch decks are high quality
• Engaging staff, volunteers and supporters in the campaign
• Manage fundraising pipeline and presenting a progress updates to the board if required
• Creating a relationship with one of our HNW funders who has connections with other HNW individuals and corporations
• The Equestrian Management Agency (who support us as their partner charity and are invested in making this fundraising campaign a success)

What's in it for you:

• The opportunity to work with and learn from a friendly, flexible team of highly knowledgeable people who are passionate about the charity and its work
• Contributing to tackling youth mental health crisis – with a great team
•  Benefit from investment and a genuine commitment to you, your training and career development including:
  • Personal CPD budget to access further training & develop your skills
  • Access to in-house training sessions in various areas of horse and human psychology
• Generous holiday allowance
• Basic Healthcare plan

Don’t feel you meet every single requirement?

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every criteria in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles at SLTH and we’d welcome an explanation as to how you believe you would develop the skills required with training.

If you would like to apply for this position, please click the apply button and attach your CV and covering letter, it will be sent automatically to us.

No agencies please.

Join Our Team as a Community Learning Programme Manager

Are you passionate about creating meaningful learning opportunities and fostering connections within communities? If so, we want to hear from you!

About Us:
At St Christopher’s, we are dedicated to supporting people in our community to live well until the end of life. Through innovation, compassion, and collaboration, the Community Action Team aim to create sustainable change to shift society’s approach to end of life, so that it is more social, and equitable.  We do this by empowering individuals to share knowledge and experiences about death, dying, and loss. Our Centre for Awareness and Response to End of Life (CARE) offers unique opportunities to explore these themes through learning, exhibitions, workshops, and events.

The Role:
As our Learning Programme Manager, you will lead and develop our learning and enrichment initiatives. Your work will help improve death literacy and create equitable and inclusive practices between organisations and communities. By creating opportunities for knowledge exchange and capacity sharing, you will enhance understanding of end-of-life issues and help tackle inequalities.

In this role, you will:

• Oversee, deliver, and expand our community learning programme.
• Design accessible learning opportunities tailored to diverse needs.
• Facilitate exhibitions, workshops, and events that engage and inspire.
• Manage a team of people providing learning and enrichment opportunities
• Build meaningful partnerships with local organisations, community groups, and individuals.
• Monitor and evaluate projects to ensure continuous improvement and impactful outcomes.

What You Bring:
We are looking for someone with:

• Experience in designing and delivering impactful learning programmes.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• A commitment to inclusivity and equity in community learning.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Creativity and a solutions-focused mindset to address emerging challenges.

Why Join Us?
When you join St Christopher’s, you’ll benefit from:

• Opportunities to lead innovative and impactful community learning projects.
• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Professional development and training.
• Flexible working hours to help you achieve work-life balance.

Location: Based in Sydenham with some travel within South London 
Hours: 21.6 hours per week (0.6 FTE)
Salary: £24,154 per annum pro rata (FTE £40,257)

Ready to Apply?

St Christopher’s is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from everyone regardless of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, faith and religion, disability and age, although we are underrepresented across the organisation with BAME and LGBTQ+ employees, and thus we encourage applications from these groups. We also welcome hearing from you if you have peer or lived experience, as this is an important feature of our team.

Closing Date:  22nd April 2025

Interview Date: Provisional date 7th/8th May 2025

About this role

Turn2us is a national charity tackling poverty and the structural causes of financial insecurity. We work with co-producers and partners to provide people in financial crisis with the means and agency to get back on their feet, build resilience, move forward with their lives and thrive.

As an equal opportunities’ employer, we are committed to equity, inclusion and diversity and the value people from different backgrounds bring to a team. If, like us, you believe everyone has the right to have enough to live on, and you are ambitious about eradicating poverty, join us and build your career with a charity dedicated to ensuring dignity and equity for all.

The Turn2us E-learning resource is a key project aiming to equip non-professional advisers with the knowledge and tools they need to effectively support people experiencing financial insecurity.

Our e-learning project is still young. While the initial key courses are already live, there's significant potential for the right candidate to make a substantial impact on its further development and expansion.

You’ll also be working with our benefits experts and communications team to create high quality information content for a variety of platforms and mediums.

About you

You will have someone with experience in the creation of varied and high-quality digital and print content both written and visual, in particular e-learning courses, as well as a passion for developing a deep understanding of our users and their needs.

The ideal candidate can work independently and manage their own time to hit project deadlines. You will enjoy working as part of a small team but will also be able to work across the whole organisation to develop new content. You have great communication skills and are comfortable working with users, community groups and other stakeholders to discover their learning needs.

Please read the Information Officer (E-learning and Content) Job Pack on our website for further information.

Please let us know if you will require any special provision as a result of any disability should you be called for interview.

Turn2us is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from members of all communities. It is committed to equality of opportunity, inclusion and diversity. We encourage and welcome applications from all parts of the community regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Turn2us wants to enable an environment where everyone is kept safe from harm and can thrive. We are committed to safeguarding everyone involved in our charity and the work we do. You can read a safeguarding policy on the Turn2us website.

If you join us at Turn2us, you will start on 25 days annual leave per annum (prorated for part time workers). Each year in the month you joined, you will receive additional day of leave up to a maximum of 30 days. On top of this you will receive bank holidays. The charity also offers 2 volunteering days per year to allow staff to gain experiences and skills outside of work for example at a food bank or becoming a trustee at another charity.

We offer flexible working patterns, both in terms of hours and remote working. Please note that all employees are required to work from the office a minimum of 4 days a month on a weekly basis. Some roles may be required to be in the office more often than this and this will be agreed with the hiring manager upon starting at Turn2us.

Please note that all job offers are subject to 2 – 3 satisfactory references and a disclosure satisfactory to Turn2us from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).

Learning with Parents supports all families to have positive learning interactions together and leads the sector to learn what works in tackling inequality.

In partnership with over 160 primary schools, we support families across the UK to enjoy learning together at home. Families are motivated to sustain and enjoy frequent and positive interactions at home.

Our parental engagement journey with schools starts by focussing on reading. Our digital reading log is an inclusive way for schools and families to record reading, replacing physical reading records.

Our full Maths and English programme builds on the positive habits fostered by our reading log. It replaces traditional Maths and English homework with fun activities which have parent-child interaction at their heart. Through behavioural insight research, innovative technology and teacher training we ensure that as many families as possible are supported effectively. 

We are working to improve parental engagement across the sector, by producing evidence of parents’ impact and generating insights into how schools can best support them. Learnings are disseminated through the Parental Engagement Forum and amplified through the Fair Education Alliance.

You can read our 2024 impact report here and see our latest news and blogs here.

About the Role

Learning with Parents is recruiting for a School Partnership Manager to work closely with the Schools Team to develop partnerships with new schools and support them as they launch our programme. As School Partnership Manager, you will have a key role supporting schools through our Learning with Parents programme to ensure learning spans a meaningful partnership across schools and homes. 

We are scaling the number of schools who use our Reading Log in September. To ensure the success of this exciting development, we are increasing the capacity of our Schools Team to engage with new schools and onboard them onto our programmes. 

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a mission-led charity driving meaningful change in the education system. 

Areas of Responsibility

Relationship Management 

• Working closely with class teachers and school leaders to run successful programmes in partner schools

• Building strong relationships with schools to develop multi-year partnerships ensuring more families are supported through our programmes. 

Sales 

• Discussing and confirming annual renewal licences with schools 

• Work with schools to develop our partnership with them each for example increasing coverage over all classes or adding new programmes to their subscription.

• Supporting Programme Director to identify new MATs and school leads

• Supporting with marketing to schools 

• Refining our sales and onboarding process, 

• Supporting the Schools Partnership Office with the sales pipeline on our CRM.

Programme Development 

• Supporting with creation of school, child and parent facing materials 

• Supporting with ongoing programme improvements and developments 

Programme Impact

• Contributing to the compilation of impact summaries for school. Using engagement plans to drive the impact of programmes with schools

• Feeding back insights from schools to the rest of our teams to help strengthen the impact of programmes and inform our programme and partnership development.

Teacher Support 

• Training and onboarding partner schools 

• Facilitating sharing of best practice between schools.

About You 

A successful School Partnership Manager will be eager to work in a small team, have a can-do attitude, and be keen to get stuck in to support the charity’s growth and impact. 

Our ideal candidate would also be able to provide examples of when they have used the following skills and experience: 

• Excellent communication skills 

• Confidence working with a range of stakeholders 

• Experience working within the UK education system, either in schools or in other organisations working in the space such as charities or suppliers

• Experience developing and maintaining relationships

• Excellent organisational skills

• Interest in and understanding of education inequality in the UK 

• A desire to champion and uphold our organisation’s vision, mission and values.

Our ideal candidate might also be able to provide examples of when they have used  some of the following skills and experience, although these are not essential: 

• You have experience working in a school, preferably as a teacher at Primary Level

• Experience of selling or upselling to stakeholders. 

Purpose of role:

To work in partnership with the Head of Training and Qualifications and other colleagues to ensure effective delivery, monitoring and Internal Quality Assurance of Bild BTEC qualifications including Certificates and Diplomas.

Role Summary:

The Qualifications Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating the delivery of Qualifications & Diplomas throughout BILD and the RRN and to assist with the vision of becoming the qualification provider of choice for Learning Disability and/ or Autism Professionals and Providers.

The Qualifications Coordinator will lead on Internal Quality Assurance and other processes to ensure that the requirements of awarding bodies/assessment centres are fully met. 

Senior Learning Mentor

Salary £28,194.5 - £28,970.25 depending on experience and qualifications

40 hours per week shift work including occasional Evenings and Weekends

Permanent

London Region

St Christopher’s Learning Support Team are looking for a full time Senior Learning Mentor for the London Region to cover the London Accommodation Pathways  (LAP) and other Services we provide.

About the Role

The Learning Support Team offers support to Teams helping young people to develop core skills – both practical and academic, widen their existing interests, and explore new ideas. You will be involved in delivering group and one-to-one sessions, Maths and English tuition, tailored to individual needs; working with the rest of the team around the young person to ensure all our young people are provided with appropriate access to education engagement.

We believe everyone has a right to learn in the way that suits them best, so there is no such thing as a typical anything about this job. Sessions can take place anywhere from the beach to the kitchen via the garden and the gym. As with all the other teams and services the unexpected is every day in this job –but with us that can take any one of a range of unanticipated directions, someone gets excluded, in the transition of a School place, an emergency placement by someone suddenly turns up or doesn’t as the case may be.

St Christopher’s Academy

At St Christopher`s we can provide more than just a care job. We can offer you a career where you can develop your skills and knowledge while making a difference to young people’s lives.

When you join St Christopher’s, we will set you up in your career with a tailored development plan. Whether you want to move across to a different service, become a Manager or just explore further your current role, we will support you to map out your career trajectory and help you achieve your professional ambitions. If you want to learn more about St Christopher’s Academy, please visit our website.

We are proud that 84% of all our Team Leaders, Deputies and Managers are internal promotions. 

About Us

Our vision is for every child and young person to be safe, loved and happy, to achieve their potential and have a bright future.

St Christopher's is a leading charity for children and young people. We are proud of our history of providing fostering, children's homes and innovative leaving care services across the UK & Isle of Man.  We have a passionate commitment to our young people, placing them at the centre of everything we do.  We provide positive life experiences for young people who are unable to sustain a placement in their parental or foster home.

We are an equal-opportunity employer keen to develop an inclusive workforce where people feel they belong.  We hope to attract applications from under- represented groups, including people from different cultures, nationalities, socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, disabilities, religions, faith, sex, orientation, childcare responsibilities, and gender-diverse identities.

Applicants should have

• Evidence of education at a higher level (eg ‘A’ level, NVQ, BTec, Level 3 )
• Experience of assessing and analysing the needs of individual young people, of setting targets and goals through negotiation with them and through the collection of relevant data and information to support assessments.
• Experience of working with young people to support the achievement of their learning outcomes, particularly those who are underachieving, disaffected or have social/emotional barriers to their learning.

What you should expect from us

• Salary £28,194.5 - £28,970.25 depending on experience and qualifications.
• Tailored career development plan through our “St Christopher’s Academy”.
• A friendly working environment, a fun, open and honest culture.
• 25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years’ service, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata.
• Industry Leading training programme including access to level 3 qualifications, children’s right and participation, CSE, empowerment, mental health and Social Pedagogy,
• Contributory pension scheme, Enhanced Maternity and Company Sick Scheme.
• BUPA Employee Assistance Programme, offering counselling, financial advice and legal support.
• Interest-free season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme.
• Discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK.
• Discretionary Funded Training Programs.
• Employee Awards based on performance and length of service.

Recruitment Process

At St Christopher’s we are committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people in our care. During the recruitment process, you will be expected to complete an online application form to ensure we capture essential information to meet legislation, best practice and vetting requirements.

Please note CV’s will not be accepted.

Applicants will ideally already be on the DBS Update Service; if this is not the case St Christopher's will carry out a DBS (police) check prior to starting.

Your online application must include a supporting statement addressing the criteria stated in the Person Specification. For the full Job Description and Person Specification please visit oru website.

For more information or assistance during the application process, please visit our website.

Closing date: 3 weeks from advertising.

We advise to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

St Christopher’s Fellowship has a minimum age requirement of 21 for roles working directly with children and young people in our residential and semi-independent Homes.

• Role: Lead Bid Writer
• Head Office: Thame, Oxfordshire
• Working location: Flexible mix of home working and travel to Head Office and support locations.
• Salary: £45,000 full time, pro-rata for part-time contracts
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week full time. Part-time working available.  

Together, we make it possible.

At Affinity Trust, believe everyone deserves to live their life their way. We are a values-led charity dedicated to supporting people with learning disabilities and autism, and we’re passionate about creating possibilities that empower our community.
 

 Our Bids and Tendering team are the golden thread between our current support and the future opportunities we pursue, driving growth and making a lasting impact. Join us to be part of a dedicated team shaping the future of our services.

It’s all about the people

The support we provide is not a one-size-fits-all approach. We’re here to enable people to live the life they choose, in their own way, every day.
 

 As our Lead Bid Writer, you will work on the end-to-end bidding process, from identifying tender opportunities and submitting engaging and successful bids through to managing post-award activity. You will develop compelling, high-quality tender responses, ensuring that our submissions stand out.
 

You will have knowledge and experience in tender planning, writing winning bids, and diligently working to continuously improve the quality of submissions. If your experience is in social care, that’s great but not essential.
 

You will also need excellent writing and comprehension skills, the ability to work to demanding deadlines, and attention to detail while managing conflicting priorities.
 

This role is full-time and will work flexibly from our office in Thame. You will need to be happy working on your own, but as working with others is an important part of the role, we are looking for someone who also enjoys working as part of a team.

What benefits will I have?

We have a range of benefits that you can mix and match to suit you, such as:

• Care Friends - our employee referral and reward app. You’ll receive points which can be exchanged for extra money.
• Wagestream – an app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it, access to coaching, vouchers, discounts, cashback and more.  
• Blue Light Card – we will reimburse your Blue Light Card membership which provides discounts in your favourite shops and restaurants.
• Simply Health - Fully funded health cash plans giving you access to a 24-hour GP, money back on prescriptions, dental treatment, opticians and access to many more health benefits.
• Vivup – spread the cost of home and electronics items, or a bike to cycle to work through fixed salary reductions throughout the year.
• Buy and sell annual leave – transfer windows open twice a year.
• Pension and Life Assurance - you’ll be enrolled into our Scottish Widows pension scheme and Life Assurance scheme

Seeking a purposeful career change? Start on your transformative journey with the On Purpose Associate Programme, offering a unique opportunity for mid-career professionals to transition into impactful work. This paid, year-long leadership programme is designed for those ready to pivot their professional journey towards creating a regenerative, equitable and just future.

Key info:

• Based in London, UK

• Full-time (4.5 days at placement & one half day training weekly)

• £27,010 per annum salary 

• Programme dates: October 2025 - September 2026 (49 weeks)

About On Purpose:

On Purpose is tackling the greatest challenge of our time: transforming our economy from profit to purpose. Our leadership programmes develop people who will play their part in this transformation.

Together, we learn to see a different future and take action towards realising it in the organisations we work in. Our programmes seed a vibrant community who care, inspire, challenge and support one another as we make this transformation a reality.

Programme summary:

• Two 6 month placements:

Through work placements with leading purpose-driven organisations, you'll gain hands-on experience tackling pressing social and environmental issues. Some of our current partners include Better Society Capital, Save the Children, BAFTA and Sustainable Ventures.

• Expert-led learning:

Our intensive Learning & Development programme involves weekly in-person sessions led by experts from across sectors. This blend of professional training and academic rigour equips you with the skills, knowledge and mindset to lead organisational and systemic change. 

• 1-2-1 mentoring & coaching:

Receive support through fortnightly mentoring sessions and quarterly executive coaching, fostering both your personal and professional growth.

• Join a supportive, impactful community:

You’ll be part of a tight-knit cohort of 20 Associates, participating in training sessions every Friday afternoon together. You’ll also join the wider On Purpose community, connecting with a global, influential network of impact-driven professionals offering life-long inspiration, collaboration and opportunities.

Benefits:

• Earn while you learn: On Purpose stands out by offering a paid learning and training opportunity, saving you significant costs compared to paying for other leadership programmes or MBAs, all the while offering extensive learning and development.

• Develop your ability to make an impact: Equip yourself with the skills and insights needed to drive meaningful change. You’ll join nearly 1000 purpose-driven alumni who are leading transformative change worldwide in all parts of the system, with 92% currently working in the impact sector.

• Unlock purpose-driven career opportunities: Our Associates have moved into a whole range of sustainability jobs and social impact roles, ranging from CEOs of social enterprises to leadership positions within traditional companies driving change from within. We have a former music label business owner now the CEO of Hubbub, a former Consultant now Director of Impact at B Lab UK and a former civil servant now Climate Lead at Ellen MacArthur Foundation. 

• Standard UK holiday allowance

• A 3-day residential (all expenses paid)

Who we’re looking for:

This programme is ideal for:

• Individuals seeking a career change into the environment and social impact sector.

• Individuals already in the impact sector who want to develop new skills, have the opportunity to work in more commercial organisations, or to join an engaged network of people who share your values and are working toward the same goal. 

Specific sector or industry experience is not important. We’re looking for talented people from diverse industries who have a determination to bring their skills and experience to purpose-driven projects and to driving systemic change. We seek ambitious individuals with:

• A minimum of three years full-time professional experience

• The right to work in the UK for the full duration of the programme

• Fluency in English 

• Office environment experience 

• Skills in project management, stakeholder engagement, adaptability, interpersonal communication, problem-solving, quantitative analysis and strategic thinking.

• Excitement and commitment towards building a career that helps transform our economy from profit to purpose.

Diversity and Inclusion:

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences and those who are often under-represented in the impact sector, including but not limited to individuals with disabilities and those from diverse ethnic, gender identities, sexualities, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds.

How to apply:

• Read our Associate Programme brochure for more information.

• Register your interest via our website to receive a link to your online application form.

• Closing date for applications: Monday 19 May, 9:00 am (BST).

• Interviews will be held in mid-late June.

You’ll work closely with all members of the People & Culture teams and internal and external stakeholders. You’ll be the first point of contact for people and recruitment related queries - working with the wider People Operations Team. 

You’ll play a pivotal role in the development and delivery of our cross organisational learning and EDI initiatives for colleagues. Through excellent coordination and planning, engagement with stakeholders and colleagues, you will ensure we are able to deliver our learning programmes. 

What you’ll do: 

• Coordinate a series of learning, wellbeing and EDI programmes, as well coordinating support to L&D team to arrange in house training for colleagues 

• Manage all generic HR email accounts and ensure that these are responded to in a timely and effective manner and signposting to employees on policy and procedures where appropriate

• Support in the delivery of the monthly payroll for approximately 600 employees by inputting data into to the HRIS and generating letters/contracts

• Support the charity’s recruitment process by liaising with candidates, organising interviews and reference checking 

What you’ll bring: 

• Experience of working within an HR environment in a busy and varied team 

• Good eye for detail and accuracy are essential, with the ability to spot and correct errors and weaknesses in processes 

• Experience of providing coordination support to a variety of programmes managed by multiple stakeholders

• Ability to prioritise work effectively, from a variety of internal and external stakeholders 

This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK and we would love you to join us!

Please apply by sending us your CV, together with a detailed supporting statement which will fully demonstrate how you meet all the criteria of the role, as stated in the "What you'll bring" section of the job description.

Interviews for this role will be held in person at our London office on Thursday 24 April 

We are operating rolling recruitment for this vacancy and reviewing applications as they are received. We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible

What's it like to work for us?

We aim to find a cure and improve life for everyone affected by Parkinson's - and you could help us achieve this.

We offer a variety of paid job roles and volunteer opportunities both at our UK office in London and across the UK.