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Independent Age is the national charity focused on improving the lives of people facing financial hardship in later life. We believe no one should face financial hardship in later life.
Our Helpline and expert advisers offer free, practical support to older people without enough money to live on. Through our grants programme, we support hundreds of local organisations working with older people across the UK.
We use the knowledge and insight gained from our support services and partnerships to highlight the issues experienced by older people in poverty and campaign for change.
We would love to find individuals from all walks of life and diverse backgrounds to join us on this journey.
Responsibilities and Person Specification:
The Campaigns Manager plays a key role in developing and delivering campaign activity to improve the systems that older people rely on. The role helps deliver the department influencing strategy, mobilising older people living on a low income, and those who care about them, to take action to support Independent Age’s influencing campaigns, often targeting Governments across the nations, companies, regulators and others.
You should have a passion for improving the lives of older people on a low income through influencing policy change. With a strong understanding of how policy, public affairs, media communications and campaigning interact to make positive policy change happen, you’ll bring experience of working with people with lived experience to shine a light on the need for change.
For full details on the role and requirements, please review the job description and person specification. If your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all of the criteria in the person specification but you do meet most of them and are excited about the role, we encourage you to apply anyway.
This is a full-time role, 35 hours per week, which you can choose to work over five days or a 9 day fortnight.
What it’s like to work at Independent Age:
We celebrate diversity at Independent Age and champion the differences that make each of us unique. We actively support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. We aim to attract and retain a wide range of talent and create an environment where everyone can feel safe, protected, welcome and included.
We offer great benefits including 28 days annual leave plus public holidays, a generous pension scheme with life assurance, and fantastic learning and development opportunities. We also offer a number of enhanced leave provisions and benefits.
We know that a good work life balance helps us perform at our best and supports wellbeing. Flexible working hours and hybrid working is standard for all (those contracted to work in the office usually attend 1 day per week). But if you need a different form of flexibility, we are always happy to talk flexible working.
You can find out more about what it’s like to work at Independent Age on the careers page of our website.
Application Process:
To apply, please submit a CV and a Supporting Statement, detailing how your skills and experience meet the criteria within the Job Description and Person Specification, by visiting our jobs website (please do not hesitate to contact us if you have specific requirements and need support to apply in an alternative format).
To support our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion our hiring managers use anonymous shortlisting. Therefore, please do not include your name, photo, or information to indicate your gender or age in your CV and supporting statement. Please do not omit dates of employment. Please ensure the title of any uploads does not contain your name.
Independent Age is committed to safeguarding and follows Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding those we work with. We therefore ask that you supply your full work history with explanations for any gaps in the application documents you submit and, if offered the post, we will require two employment references including your current or most recent employer. A Basic DBS Certificate will be required for this role.
Closing Date: Monday 21 April at 11:59pm
Interview Dates: Week commencing 28 April
Independent Age is the national charity focused on improving the lives of people facing financial hardship in later life.




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To provide the excellent service we are seeking to appoint a Grub Club Co-ordinator who will be preparing lunches for our young people with the help of young people themselves, while assisting them to complete their cooking OCN accreditation. This offers an opportunity for you to join a close-knit team!
- You will quickly become the go to person with the answers and you will be a role model when it comes to what a great service would look like.
- You will ensure that the ordering, preparation, cooking and delivery of our enticing dishes runs smoothly and the kitchen remains in top condition, tidy and compliant with Food Hygiene Standards.
- You will help to create a menu with the help of our young people to ensure that vibrant, colourful and nutritious meals are provided to perfection.
- When you join us, we want you to bring your strong communication skills, strong teamwork ethos and your positive can-do attitude with you!
- You will also be flexible, positive and creative with a child centred approach.
- You will be expected to work both independently, on your own initiative and as part of a team supported by and offering support to your colleagues. The post holder will be expected to contribute to staff meetings and supervision with their line manager. You will also be expected to attend relevant training.
- The role provides good opportunities for development and progression for the right talent.
- YLP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. Consequently, this post will require prospective applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an Enhanced DBS check.
- YLP embeds a strong Safety culture in everything we do. There will be company policies and procedures to follow alongside our Health & Safety practices so it is essential that you will champion this.
- YLP reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications.
Skills required
- Knowledge of regulations and working within the relevant Food Standards framework
- At least two years experience of working with young people in an education or youth and community setting
- Experience in compliance, quality assurance, monitoring and evaluating the service
- Excellent written and communication skills at all levels
- Computer literate
- Good Food and Hygiene Standards
- Organised, methodical with sound decision making ability
- Experience of catering and supervising catering team members
- Exceptional standards in all aspects of food service
- Proven track record in a catering establishment
- Proven track record of continually improving standards
- A positive outgoing disposition and real 'can-do' approach
Main duties and responsibilities:
- To prepare, cook and serve nutritional balanced food with the young people and staff
- To control portions and food cost management.
- Organise and supervise the food service.
- Allocate duties and responsibilities to the rest of the team and provide general supervision/oversight with the young people helping in the kitchen.
- Ordering weekly food stock on line; establishing and maintaining an appropriate stock control methodology.
- Ensure all supplies of food, equipment and cleaning materials are of the right standard.
- To produce menus and food plans with the young people and staff in accordance with guidelines on nutrition and healthy eating.
- Oversee administration of Cooking Open College Network Entry Level 3, Level 1 and 2 with support.
- Cleaning the kitchen, overseeing and maintaining kitchen cleaning schedules
- Compliance and Health and Safety and Food Safety regulation.
- Monitor the performance of young people assisting in the kitchen and reporting any issues to the Operations Manager or line manager.
- Ensure health, hygiene, and cleaning protocols are carried out in accordance with statutory regulations.
- Assist in the control of costs by monitoring and controlling supplies within the budget and by following through with the recommended menus.
- To liaise, as required, with the Operations Manager, Managing Director and others concerned with the running of the services. To attend and contribute to supervision and attend staff meetings
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- To complete ad-hoc tasks as required
Should applicants move to second stage an application form will need to be completed before an interview. Applications will be sent to applicant via email.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Operations Manager will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of U3A’s office operations. This role will be responsible for the day to day running of the office and be the lead for HR, Data Protection, Health and Safety as well as managing external IT suppliers.
The postholder will report to the CEO and work closely with senior leadership to ensure the u3a is a professional and well-run organisation. The role will also work closely with the PA to CEO who will be involved in areas such as HR, training and recruitment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Borderlands is looking for a Fundraising Manager to join our team. This is an exciting role with real purpose, helping us build a sustainable funding future that supports our values and the people at the heart of our work. At Borderlands, we work alongside people seeking sanctuary, supporting them through the challenges of the asylum system and walking with them on the journey from exclusion to belonging. You’ll be joining a team full of heart, care, and commitment.
Job title: Fundraising Manager
Type of contract: Fixed term contract – 12 months – with scope of extending this
Hours of work: 14 hours per week (between Monday and Thursday to be arranged with the line manager)
Location: preferably at the Borderlands office at The Assisi Centre, Lawfords Gate, Bristol or hybrid. However, we will consider applications for remote work
Salary: FTE £35,235 - £38,626 (£14,094 - £15,450.40 pro rata) depending on experience, plus contributory pension scheme
Annual leave: 10 days A/L per annum (excluding bank holidays)
Reporting: to the CEO
Personal Outlook: The post-holder must have a strong commitment to the voluntary sector and a desire to make a real difference to the lives of asylum seekers and refugees. This role is suited for someone target – driven, with excellent writing skills and great attention to detail. They will be working closely with the CEO, an external fundraiser, the Welcome Centre and Operations Lead, as well as our Finance, Admin and Communications officer. The post holder will be responsible for building on a strong foundation of support from Trusts, Foundations and other grant-making bodies, will cultivate and develop strong relationships with grant-givers to grow our income and support our organisational aims.
About Borderlands fundraising: So far Borderlands’ grant fundraising work has been led by a freelance fundraiser working 3-4 days a month (“Grants and Trusts Fundraiser” in the organisational chart). The Fundraising Manager will work in partnership with them and divide the role and responsibilities according to experience and capacity. Currently, most of our income is from grants; our key funders include the Henry Smith Charity, Garfield Weston Foundation, John James Foundation, Bristol Impact Fund and Nisbet Trust. More info can be found on our latest Impact Report.
This is the first time Borderlands is recruiting for an in-house fundraiser role. In addition to working on grant applications and reports, the manager will support the Finance, Admin and Communication Officer with local giving and developing corporate partnerships.
Some of the benefits of working at Borderlands include:
·Flexible and hybrid work
·Supportive staff team
·Workplace pension contribution
·Optional 1:1 and quarterly staff supervision facilitated by therapists from Trauma Foundation South West
Applications can be submitted in hard copy or by email by Wednesday 7th of May 2025 at 12pm/noon. Late applications unfortunately cannot be considered. We are also unable to accept CVs as applications.
Age UK is recruiting for Procurement Manager on a permanent basis. This position is a new role to the organisation.
The Procurement Manager will lead on and manage end-to-end procurement processes for a range of goods and services across Age UK's portfolio of supplier spend; provide expert advice and guidance to stakeholders across all levels of the organisation; and promote awareness and understanding of the organisation's procurement policy and processes.
If you have previous experience as a procurement professional, please review the job description below for a more exhaustive list of responsibilities.
Please note that due to the hybrid nature of this role, the successful applicant will be required to commute to our central London office near Tower Hill where necessary to fulfil the requirements of the role. Outside of this requirement, staff are able to determine whether they wish to work from home or from the London office.
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
Demonstrable experience of working as a procurement professional in an organisation with a proven track record of achieving procurement improvements and cost savings. A, I
Knowledge of the full procurement cycle - defining and challenging requirements, market assessment and engagement, tender / RFP, evaluation, negotiation, contracting and supplier relationship management - across a range of spend categories A, I, P
Experience of managing procurement projects which have involved complex competitive bidding and a variety of pricing models and tools A, I, P
Experience of leading and managing effective contract and pricing negotiations A, I, P
Experience of previous procurement roles in the charity or social enterprise sector. A, I
Skills and Knowledge
Strong commercial awareness and acumen, and an understanding of value for money / cost effectiveness in the advice, recommendations or service support provided to stakeholders A, I
Strong grasp of risk management principles and ability to apply risk assessment techniques in the preparation of procurement plans and execution of procurement activity A, I
Working knowledge of contract law and relevant legal and regulatory requirements and how they apply to supplier contracts across a range of indirect categories A, I
Understanding of industry best practice for procurement activity A, I
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of programmes A, P
Personal attributes
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to clearly explain complex technical and commercial information to stakeholders who have a range of different levels of experience with procurement processes A, I, P
Ability to use interpersonal and influencing skills to develop and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders of all levels across the organisation I, P
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to think critically I, P
Proactive and self-motivated with a strong attention to detail A, I
Ability to work independently and as part of cross-functional teams A, I
Adaptable and flexible, with the ability to manage multiple priorities A, I
Great to Haves:
Experience
Developing and delivering training programs to enhance skills and knowledge amongst staff involved in purchasing activity A, I
Skills and Knowledge
Knowledge of data and information security regulation and legislation and how they should be applied within procurement activity A, I
Understanding of the principles of contract management and supplier relationship management practices A, I
Comprehensive understanding of financial and procurement controls, processes and systems A, 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
The following are desirable but not essential:
Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply qualification
This role description is not intended to be exhaustive in every respect, but rather to clearly define the fundamental purpose, responsibilities and dimensions for the role. In addition to the contents of this role description, employees are expected to undertake any and all other reasonable and related tasks allocated by line management.
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. 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.
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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Join Our Team as a Supported Employment Coach
Location:
Oxfordshire – Bicester and Banbury initially but likely to expand to the wider Oxfordshire region (Home-based with the expectation of travelling to meetings, appointments and events across Oxfordshire)
Salary:
£26,000 pro rata per annum plus benefits
-33 days annual holiday pro rata (incl. bank holidays)
Hours:
Part-time, 26 hours per week
Contract:
Ongoing
We have an exciting opportunity for a Supported Employment Coach to join our Ready, Willing & Able Supported Employment team to work with people in our SeeAbility homes to secure and sustain employment.
Established in 2021, Ready, Willing and Able is looking to expand grow. This role is an exciting opportunity to spearhead our presence in Oxfordshire for the first time.
About you:
Do you have a passion for inclusion and share our belief that with the right support everyone can fulfil their ambitions?
If you do, working as a coach on Ready, Willing and Able, SeeAbility’s Supported Employment Programme, is a fantastic opportunity to enable inclusion to become a reality for everyone.
As a Supported Employment Coach, you will be identifying and delivering tailored support to people with learning disabilities and autism enabling them to achieve their career ambitions.
We are looking for someone who shares our values and is passionate about inclusion in the workplace. That person will share our belief that paid work is positive and possible for everyone and will have a record of accomplishment in supporting people with learning disabilities and autism to achieve their goals. Ideally but not essential you will have successfully worked on supported employment programmes implementing the recognised five stage model for Supported Employment.
The role is Home-based with the expectation of travelling to meetings, appointments, and events across Oxfordshire.
About Us:
SeeAbility provides extraordinary support and champion’s better eye care for people with learning disabilities and autism, many of whom have sight loss. We encourage people with disabilities to challenge what they expect from life and we support people to achieve exciting new things every day.
In 2020, SeeAbility launched our first supported employment programme Ready, Willing & Able (RWA). Our mission is to enable people with learning disabilities and autism to secure and retain paid employment that fulfils their career ambitions.
The RWA team are creative, we think outside the box and push boundaries. We strive to break down barriers within the world of employment. We have high expectations for the people we coach and high expectations of ourselves.
Why work for us?
Your development and appreciation
- Fully paid essential training inc. Care Certificate
- Funded professional qualifications –QCF levels 2-6 available (valued at £3,000+)
- Annual excellence awards
- Long service awards every 5 years and recognition
- Development Discussions: Opportunity to discuss your progress and your future
- Leadership development academy for the next steps in your career
Your work-life balance
- 33 days holiday pro-rata (incl. bank holidays), increasing to 36 days with long service (1 extra day for each year of service)
- Life events: Time off when you need it most
- 2 weeks Organisational Sick Pay after 6 months service, increasing to 12 weeks over your first 3 years
- Enhanced Family-Friendly Pay
- Paid Fertility Leave
- Carers Leave available
- Flexible Working: We are up for anything that works for your team and the wider organisation
Your money goes further
- £500 monthly bonus scheme for two lucky colleagues
- Enhanced overtime rates for working bank holidays and weekends
- Eligible for Blue Light Card discounts
- Discounts and cashback at hundreds of shops, restaurants and activities
- Access to Tickets for Good
- Pay reviews and commitment to pay competitive rates
- Employer contributory pension scheme: Support and tools to help you make the right decisions about your future
- Refer a friend and receive £600
- Paid DBS and renewals
- Season ticket loans
Your wellbeing counts
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Life assurance of 2x annual salary
- Free 24/7 employee assistance programme for advice and support
- Free eye test
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Dedicated in house Wellbeing Coach for your team
Our mission is to champion and deliver ambitious support and preventative services alongside people with learning disabilities, autism and sight loss,

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The British Heart Foundation (BHF) is looking for an exceptional Learning & Development (L&D) professional to join the Talent & Organisational Development Team for a 6-month fixed-term contract as a Future Skills Lead to take on a pivotal role in shaping the future of skills at our organisation.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead the development stream of a critical project that will position BHF as a truly skills-powered organisation.
As the Future Skills Lead, you will play a central role in designing, implementing, and embedding a cutting-edge future skills curriculum. Your work will empower our people to thrive in an ever-evolving landscape by fostering essential skills like data literacy and digital confidence.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the design and delivery of a blended learning curriculum.
- Improving categorisation of skills and navigation of relevant content within Workday.
- Fostering a culture of continuous development.
- Creating and delivering an internal campaign to engage colleagues in their development of Future Skills.
- Working with key partners aligned with the future skills strategy.
- Ensuring a seamless integration of the skills framework into everyday learning experiences.
- Embedding future skills into our early careers and apprenticeship programmes.
- Integrating effective evaluation into learning design.
About you
We are looking for someone with a strong background in Learning & Development and a proven track record of leading and designing impactful L&D projects. You’ll have hands-on experience with digital learning and Learning Management Systems (e.g. Workday) and be able to utilise them for effective blended learning approaches. Experience working in cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions is essential.
To succeed in this role, you will have:
- L&D experience, designing and delivering innovative learning solutions.
- Strategic leadership skills to implement large-scale learning strategies.
- An understanding of data literacy and digital confidence.
- Proven project management experience, managing complex projects and resources.
- Strong collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Excellent communication skills for internal campaigns and presentations.
- An analytical mind, able to evaluate learning programs and make data-driven decisions.
Working arrangements
Please note this is a 6 month fixed term contract. This is a blended role, where your work will be dual located between your home and our London office (NW1 7AW).
Interview process
1st stage interviews are due to take place Wed 30th April via Teams. 2nd stage will be on Thurs 8th May in our London office.
How to apply
It’s quick and easy to apply for a role at the BHF. Just click on the apply button below to be redirected to our career site.
Our vision is a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Overview
The Olive Tree Cancer Support Group (the Olive Tree), is a registered Charity, dedicated to the relief of the physical and/or emotional distress of persons with cancer and their partners, families, friends and carers, through the provision of services, operating from its support centres in Crawley and Horsham.
A Centre Manager is being sought to manage all aspects of the Horsham centre, working closely with the Crawley Centre Manager and reporting to the Board of Trustees, delivering the charity’s goals and long-term strategy. The responsibilities include staff and volunteer management and recruitment, onboarding new patients / service users, engaging with external stakeholders and all other operational and day to day financial matters, including supervision of team members responsible for fundraising activities, social media and communications.
Salary: £28,500 to £30,500, depending on experience
Full time, Monday – Friday, flexible as required.
Location: Lavinia House, Horsham with some local travel.
Person Specification
The following specification is for the ideal candidate, but candidates that offer a significant proportion of the following requirements below will be considered.
Knowledge and Experience
· Experience of supporting vulnerable people
· Experience of planning and implementing in a service based organisation
· Knowledge of national and local cancer care, support and information, including holistic approaches
· Knowledge of good practice in user involvement
· Experience of monitoring, evaluation and continuous development of services
· Experience of team management and development of staff through personal development plans
· Experience of recruiting, retaining and working with volunteers
· Understanding of cancer and the effect it has on patients and those supporting them
· Experience of partnership working
· Experience in service promotion and marketing, including social media
· Experience in financial record keeping and processes
· Experience of successful project management
· Experience of working in a community and grant based fundraising organisation would be an advantage
Skills and abilities
· Conducting sensitive and difficult conversations with empathy, care and support
· Ability to lead, inspire and develop positive relationships across all stakeholders
· Ability to plan services across a range of hard and soft resources ensuring maximum utilisation of services.
· Developing a community experience
· Ability to work in a flexible manner outside standard working hours
· Autonomous and team working, excellent organisation and prioritisation
· Motivate self and others
· Advanced communication skills both written and oral
· Flexibility and adaptabilityFacilitation
· Networking
· IT and data management - full Microsoft 365 suite and contact management
· Ability to quality assess information sources
· Maintain confidentiality
· Confidence and ability in public speaking
· Desire for continuous personal development to develop own knowledge and skills
· Driving licence and use of a private vehicle
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Office Manager role is crucial to our very busy and friendly office of 14 people and is incredibly varied and interesting. The role requires someone to be friendly, flexible and adaptable, with strong communication skills, a hands-on attitude and the willingness and initiative to work with the whole team doing a variety of different tasks to achieve a common goal. You will be highly organised and be prepared to take on information in many forms and quickly translate this into action. You will be comfortable working with deadlines and priorities, managing your own workload and the expectations of others. It is an incredibly rewarding role for someone who has the passion and commitment to help the Foundation address inequalities and to tackle poverty and inequality at a local level. No two days will be the same.
- You will need excellent communication skills, as you will often be the first point of contact for all enquiries, including grant applicants donors, and room bookings.
- You will support the fundraising and programmes team with running events and resident panels.
- You will be responsible for ensuring that the building is safe, well maintained and accessible to all staff, tenants and visitors, including sourcing and managing contractors.
- You will support the finance and fundraising teams with data entry and reporting, purchasing and reconciliations.
- You will also have the opportunity to delve into special initiatives, such as supporting our strategic objectives around Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), the use of AI and environmental action.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to learn about the voluntary sector, particularly learning about trusts and foundations and grant making, as well as developing skills in a variety of admin functions, such as databases, finance, premises and health and safety.
You will also have the opportunity to meet the organisations we fund and work with as well as actively contribute towards our pledge of meeting the ACF’s Funder Commitment on Climate Change and our DEI Strategic workplan (available on request). This will allow you to develop your skills at the Foundation, ranging from project planning, communication, finance, and customer service. You will also have an opportunity to work with our Fundraising and Communications team to help engage a range of supporters. Training will be provided for all your duties.
The role is ideal for someone either with existing office management experience or someone with administrative experience who is keen and ready to step up in their career, to take on more responsibility and join a small, friendly and dynamic team based in Islington. If you are looking to develop your career in office administration whilst working for a community-based charity, can work on your own initiative and show that you’re a team-player, while delivering high quality admin support, then this could be the next role for you.
We are keen to receive applications from individuals with different levels of experience. There are lots of opportunities to test, learn and innovate at Cripplegate Foundation and Islington Giving.
More info in the candidate information pack
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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
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Working closely with class teachers and school leaders to run successful programmes in partner schools
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Building strong relationships with schools to develop multi-year partnerships ensuring more families are supported through our programmes.
Sales
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Discussing and confirming annual renewal licences with schools
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Work with schools to develop our partnership with them each for example increasing coverage over all classes or adding new programmes to their subscription.
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Supporting Programme Director to identify new MATs and school leads
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Supporting with marketing to schools
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Refining our sales and onboarding process,
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Supporting the Schools Partnership Office with the sales pipeline on our CRM.
Programme Development
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Supporting with creation of school, child and parent facing materials
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Supporting with ongoing programme improvements and developments
Programme Impact
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Contributing to the compilation of impact summaries for school. Using engagement plans to drive the impact of programmes with schools
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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
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Training and onboarding partner schools
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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:
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Excellent communication skills
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Confidence working with a range of stakeholders
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Experience working within the UK education system, either in schools or in other organisations working in the space such as charities or suppliers
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Experience developing and maintaining relationships
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Excellent organisational skills
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Interest in and understanding of education inequality in the UK
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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:
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You have experience working in a school, preferably as a teacher at Primary Level
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Experience of selling or upselling to stakeholders.
Our vision is that every child is supported at home to fulfil their potential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Learning and Development Facilitator
Location: This role is a hybrid role and there will be an expectation to travel to London once or twice a month, which is inclusive of your salary.
Salary: £24,000 per annum
Vacancy Type: Permanent
We are recruiting for a Learning and Development Facilitator.
The Forward Trust empowers people to break the cycles of addiction or crime to move forward with their lives. Since 1991, we have been working with people to build positive and productive futures. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change, as celebrated in our More Than My Past and Taking Action on Addiction campaigns. Our services have supported thousands of people to make changes to create better lives with jobs, family, friends and a sense of community.
We are on the search for a creative and proactive Learning and Development Specialist who will join our HR Learning and Development team.
Reporting to HR Learning and Development Lead. The purpose of this role is to provide support with development programmes, training initiatives, and carrying out administration duties.
The Learning and Development (L&D) Facilitator plays a key role in enhancing the skills and capabilities of our employees by coordinating and implementing effective training programs.
This role supports the planning, organisation, and execution of L&D initiatives, ensuring that employees have the necessary tools and knowledge to excel in their roles and contribute to the company’s overall success.
The L&D Facilitator works closely with internal teams to deliver engaging and impactful learning experiences, tracks training progress, and provides administrative support for all L&D activities.
Role Responsibilities
You will be responsible for creating and delivering engaging content to our employees across the business, and you will play a key role in driving forward our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion training through learning programs working closely with our EDI Co-Ordinator.
The role also comes with administration responsibilities, and you will be responsible for scheduling courses and working on our learning management system (LMS). You will also be involved in projects such as delivery of induction programmes, safeguarding training and equality, diversity and inclusion training
Through continuous learning and development efforts, this position aims to foster a culture of growth, development, and employee engagement within the organisation.
This role is a hybrid role and there will be an expectation to travel to London once or twice a month, which is inclusive of your salary. If you are required to travel further, then this will be covered by expenses. The role is offered on a part-time basis of 28 hours over 4 days a week, this will be open to discussion.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for individuals who have excellent communication and facilitation skills who are adaptable and who are passionate about learning and development.
Please also see a list of skills and experience needed below for this role:
- Experience designing and delivering engaging training sessions, especially for managerial audiences
- Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage participants at different levels
- Creative approach to content creation and training delivery, ensuring a dynamic and interactive experience
- Experienced in delivering training in a Face-to-Face setting and virtually.
- Understanding of diversity and inclusion and the ability to promote these values through learning and development activities
- Ability to work independently and prioritise tasks effectively
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- The ability to organise and prioritise workloads effectively.
- Comfortable in using a Learning Management System (LMS), e-learning tools, and other technology to design, deliver, and track learning programmes, and an understanding of Ms Office 365
- Experience in developing pre-coursework documentation guides for training
- Previous experience in a similar L&D role, with a track record of successfully implementing training courses.
- Ability to think creatively to design engaging and impactful training solutions.
- Comfortable with experimenting and trying new approaches to make learning more interactive, enjoyable, and effective.
About Us
We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often-interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community.
We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits:
- Flexible working
- Training and development opportunities
- Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional)
- Season Ticket Loan Scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Crisis Loan Scheme
- Electric Car Scheme
- 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees)
- Access to Blue Light Card
- 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
- Contributory Pension Scheme – Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years’ service and up to 9% thereafter
- Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary)
- Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria)
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for the Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
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Join Huddersfield Mission as our Centre Manager!
Huddersfield Mission is the foremost voluntary organisation in Huddersfield and wider Kirklees that works with people who are experiencing significant poverty, homelessness, poor mental health or addiction issues. We support about 1000 different people every year.
Are you a proactive and values-driven leader ready to oversee the daily operations at Huddersfield Mission? We are looking for a skilled individual to ensure our services run smoothly and continue to provide vital support to the Huddersfield community.
This crucial role demands excellent communication skills and the ability to design and implement effective processes to help others achieve and work more effectively. As Centre Manager, you will play a key part in implementing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with Health & Safety and Volunteering guidelines, and co-leading on Safeguarding.
You will lead our operational teams, including café, premises, and room hire services, to deliver exceptional service while contributing to plans for future growth.
As a key member of the Huddersfield Mission Management Team, you will collaborate closely with the Chief Executive, Advice Service Manager, Board of Trustees, and sub-committees, contributing to the strategic direction of our organisation.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and is deeply committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of people in Huddersfield.
Employee Benefits
- Attractive Salary with Contributory Pension
- Employee Support Scheme
- Subsidised Meals
- Friendly and Committed Team
CV without a covering letter will not be considered
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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