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At Hightown, we`re a housing charity thatbuilds homes and support people. In Newton Longville, near Bletchley, Milton Keynes we provide high-quality care and support to adults with learning and physical disabilities.

We are looking for some great new Waking Night Project Workers to join our team who have the right values, behaviours and attitudes to be the difference. We have full time roles available - 35 hours per week.

About the Role

Working as part of a dedicated team, your role as a Waking Night Project Worker is to to ensure the safety and well-being of each service user, responding appropriately to support needs, illness and/or emergencies. As part of the role you will also be responsible for providing personal care, health and safety tasks and carrying out domestic chores such as cleaning, laundry and ironing.

About You

Ideally you should have sector experience however, we provide a structured induction and comprehensive training to support you with your role and you will have the opportunity to gain an accredited vocational qualification.

We are looking for passionate people who with a `can-do` attitude who are driven by the desire to make a difference and who have the ability to recognise the wishes and needs of vulnerable adults and communicate effectively using different methods according to people`s needs.

You will need to be able to work shifts as part of a rota system which will include weekend and bank holiday working. You must be able to work as part of a team to deliver an excellent service to the people we support and be flexible in your approach to work. You will have a commitment to equality and diversity and take a positive approach to supporting people with learning disabilities.

Benefits

In return for your hard work and commitment, we offer a benefits package which includes:

• Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service
• £12.61 per hour for a 35 hour week
• Regular support from your line manager and colleagues
• Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance
• Monthly attendance bonus on top of your basic salary
• Annual salary and cost of living review
• Commitment to health and wellbeing with the Five Ways to Wellbeing
• Ongoing professional development and support to deliver outstanding support
• Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary
• Refer-a-friend scheme: Earn a £130 bonus for each friend you refer to work for us
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Employee assistance helpline
• Mileage paid for car usage
• Fully paid DBS

If you are interested in joining our friendly team, please download the job description and click apply below.

Please note that we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on an ongoing basis and therefore we may close the vacancy early. Interested applicants are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure they are considered

Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference and medical checks.

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Job Title: Volunteer Recruitment and Training Coordinator

Role: An entry level administrative role in the Volunteer Recruitment & Training team

The Listening Place (TLP) is an award-winning charity which provides face-to-face, compassionate and non-judgemental support for people who feel that life is no longer worth living.We opened our first site in Pimlico in 2016, and we now have three sites with 850 active volunteers.We will be opening our 4th site near Liverpool Street in Summer 2025. 

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Volunteer Recruitment and Training team as a full-time coordinator.You will provide administrative support to the team, working closely with two other coordinators, to enable us to recruit and prepare volunteers to deliver our outstanding service for suicidal people.

We are committed to welcoming everyone from all backgrounds and communities, and creating inclusive teams. If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during our selection process or your ability to work with us, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

Core responsibilities:

• Administrative duties which support the recruitment and training process of our volunteers
• Liaise with potential volunteers, interviewers and trainers
• Arrange meetings, interviews and training events (this sometimes involves travelling between sites)
• Make room bookings
• Monitor and organise team mailboxes and calendars; respond to email and telephone enquiries
• Obtain references for potential volunteers
• Maintain office systems; responsibility for data entry and maintenance of spreadsheets and databases
• Any other duties commensurate with the role

Attributes and Skills:

Essential

• Ability to work at a fast pace whilst maintaining close attention to detail
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A reliable, punctual and enthusiastic team player, who can work collaboratively, build strong relationships and demonstrate a flexible and helpful approach – willing to go the extra mile
• High level of computer proficiency, particularly with MS Office packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Proactive and self-motivated, able to plan and prioritise workload effectively and remain calm under pressure
• Ability to act with tact and safeguard sensitive or confidential information
• Excellent time management skills
• Strong commitment to and a good understanding of TLP’s mission and values

Desirable

• Recent experience in an administrative role
• Recent experience in a volunteering environment

 

Hours

37.5 hours a week, Mondays to Friday, office hours, with occasional evening and weekend work to meet operational requirements.

Location

Predominantly office based at our Hammersmith Office or Liverpool Street office (once opened) with some remote working.

Reporting line

The Volunteer Recruitment and Training Coordinator will report to the Volunteer Recruitment and Training Manager.

Salary: 

£29,137.50 per annum (with pay award pending) plus benefits: 3% employer contribution towards pension, 25 days annual leave per annum (plus public holidays), Employee Assistance Programme, access to Medicash health insurance and critical illness cover.

Application process:

Please submit a CV and cover letter of no more than one side by Friday 28th March.Candidates invited to interview will be asked to complete a homework task beforehand.

Unlock the potential of your finance expertise and make a lasting impact in the world of philanthropy.

The University of Warwick is seeking a dynamic Philanthropic Finance Manager to shape the financial strategy that powers impactful charitable giving.

Job Title: Philanthropic Finance Manager
Location: University of Warwick, Coventry, UK
Department: Development and Alumni Engagement
Salary: £46,485 - £55,295
Contract Type: Full-time, permanent
Hours: The role is hybrid, with a minimum requirement of 2 days in the office

They offer a £5K market supplement which is payable to individuals who are up to date with their professional accountancy qualification (CCAB or CIMA)

Benefits: Generous pension scheme, 30 days of annual leave, excellent maternity and paternity leave, access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) dental cash plans, comprehensive medical insurance, eye care provisions, discounted gym campus membership, hire bike schemes, and additional employee discounts.

About the University of Warwick:

The University of Warwick is a prestigious, globally renowned research institution, consistently ranked among the top universities in the UK and worldwide. Located on the outskirts of Coventry, its vibrant campus is a dynamic hub of cultures, ideas, and innovation. Committed to excellence in teaching, research, and engagement, Warwick takes pride in its reputation for pushing boundaries and driving real-world impact.

The Role:

As their Philanthropic Finance Manager, you will play a pivotal role in managing and optimising philanthropic income, ensuring every donation makes a meaningful impact. Working closely with fundraisers, academic departments, and finance teams, you'll shape financial strategies that support scholarships, research, and development projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the financial management of philanthropic donations, ensuring compliance, transparency, and alignment with donor expectations.
• Collaborate with fundraisers and academic teams to model project costs, assess fundraising feasibility, and set financial targets.
• Lead financial planning, reporting, and forecasting to maximise the impact of charitable giving.
• Provide expert guidance on financial regulations, donor agreements, tax implications, and best practices in charitable finance.
• Manage a small team responsible for gift administration, donor reporting, and scholarship fund management.
• Liaise with external stakeholders such as the Fundraising Regulator and Charity Commission to ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Enhance financial systems and processes to support Warwick's long-term philanthropic strategy.

About You:

A highly analytical and detail-oriented finance professional, you thrive in purpose-driven environments. You will bring:

• CCAB or CIMA qualification, with extensive experience in financial management
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards, VAT, tax regulations, and charitable finance.
• Proven expertise in financial planning, budgeting, and income/expenditure modelling.
• The ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
• Experience in higher education finance or a fundraising environment (desirable).

Why this role?

The University of Warwick is committed to providing a rewarding and supportive environment. As a member of the team, you will be part of a globally recognised institution dedicated to excellence in education, research, and engagement. This is a unique opportunity to apply your financial expertise in a dynamic, innovative setting, ensuring philanthropic funding is managed strategically to drive meaningful change.

To find out more about this role, please get in touch with Priya Vencatasawmy at Charity People to receive further information and check out the team's Recruitment Website at to see behind the scenes in DAE.

Closing Date: Friday 21st March 2025
First Stage Interview: Monday 31st March 2025
Second Stage Interview: Friday 11th April 2025

Charity People actively advocate for equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match candidates' skills and experiences with charity needs, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. Our commitment to diversity drives outstanding outcomes for the charities we collaborate with.

Community Development Officer

£31,868 + discretionary bonus

5-year fixed term contract

Aldershot

Our client offers a vibrant, friendly, inclusive culture that supports, develops and attracts the best people! 

Are you dynamic and self-motivated? Do you have a knack for developing and delivering creative community projects that really make a difference? Are you passionate about bringing communities together and helping them thrive? If so, our client would love to hear from you!

They are recruiting for aCommunity Development Officer to join their team in Aldershot. This is a 5-year fixed term contract, working 37 hours per week, with specific objectives to be achieved in collaboration with the North Town community and organisational stakeholders.They offer a flexible approach to working between home and their offices. For the first month, they would require you to attend the Basingstoke office 2 days per week for training purposes. You’ll then be based at their North Town office so you can be closer to the community. 

Want to know what they can offer you? 

• 26 days holiday (plus bank holidays) pro rata with the opportunity to buy or sell annual leave 
• A productivity-related bonus scheme to enhance your take-home 
• A generous contributory pension of 6% - They’ll match employee contributions between 7% and 10% 
• Private medical insurance
• Health care cash plan called Medicash 
• Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave 
• Access to counselling, legal and financial information 
• Electric car scheme 
• Huge variety of in-house & e-learning courses and a range of coaching and mentoring programmes

Here’s the facts about the role:

Our client is all about empowering communities and improving the lives of those living in them. It’s at the heart of everything they do. As their Community Development Officer, you’ll play a key role in continuing the success of their community investment projects. Based in North Town, Aldershot, you’ll be part of a team that’s truly committed to making a difference.

In this role, you’ll lead the way in developing, coordinating, and delivering sustainable community plans and projects. By listening to the people who matter most - their customers and community members – you’ll be conducting thorough research, and analysing data, and will identify where resources can have the greatest impact. Your efforts will ensure that social value is always maximised and makes a meaningful difference. You’ll work to create and implement projects that address key issues such as mental health, public transport, substance misuse, and unemployment, and improving outlooks for families and individuals within the community.

You’ll also be building strong relationships with residents, local authorities, and a wide range of community partners. With your friendly approach and strong communication skills, you’ll gain the trust and support of stakeholders at all levels, ensuring these relationships are managed and coordinated effectively. You’ll have the confidence to negotiate and challenge when needed, all in the name of delivering outstanding community projects.

As the Community Development Officer, you’ll bring a wealth of experience in developing and leading community projects and be confident in building relations with internal and external stakeholders. Most importantly, you'll have previous experience in a community cohesion role, showing you can think initiatively to solve challenges, and deliver great results. Awareness and/or previous experience in the Social Housing sector would be beneficial but is not essential.

For this role, you’ll need a full, UK driver’s licence and access to your own vehicle available for business use. This role requires a DBS check.

When you click apply you will be taken to our client’s careers site where you can complete your application.

Age UK Gloucestershire is an independent, local charity working in the community to support older people, their families and carers. Established over 35 years ago to support the people of Gloucestershire, we are a partner to the national charity, Age UK. However we are responsible for our own funding, set our own priorities and are governed by a board of Trustees drawn from across Gloucestershire.

This is an exciting time to join our charity. Last year we welcomed a new CEO and Chair. This year we are looking forward to building on the great successes of the past to deliver on our key priorities:

• Be the safe place to turn to
• Create a positive narrative around ageing
• Ensuring older people have a voice
• Reduce loneliness and isolation
• Develop partnership working

We have exciting plans to refresh our strategy,

• Putting people at the heart of everything we do.
• Create a more accessible Information, Advice and Guidance service.
• Transform the way we work,
• Develop a more sustainable business model
• Become more vocal in promoting the positive message of ageing well

This role is critical as the strategic lead for our operations. Building relationships with our partners across the VCSE and statutory sector. Being an ambassador for older people of our county and leading our incredible teams who deliver great outcomes and impact.

The Head of Operations will be responsible for enabling the delivery of our services, in line with the requirements and our ambitions for performance and quality. Providing an excellent experience for those we work with. You will work in partnership with funders and contractors, developing the current services and identifying opportunities for new services.

You will work closely with the CEO and Head of Fundraising and Communications to provide effective and inspiring leadership for the organisation, deliver on the 2040 strategy, embed our values. Prepare and shape the annual operational plans and budgets which support AUKG strategic vision.

For this role we are looking for someone who has:
• Experience of leading and managing teams
• Demonstrable track record of successfully developing and delivering high quality services.
• Experience of managing and motivating both employed and volunteer colleagues.
• Experience of developing strong relationships
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A positive attitude towards and an interest in meeting the needs and expectations of older people.
• Experience of managing budgets.
• Experience of project management.
• A strong affinity to the vision of AUKG.
• Knowledge of the health sector desirable.
• Charity experience desirable.

In return, we can offer great benefits, flexibility and the chance to be part of a growing local charity, which is making a difference to thousands of older people across Gloucestershire.

Job advert closing date 24th March 2025. Interviews early April 2025.

Support Coordinator

We’re looking for an innovative, passionate and professional individual with excellent communication and organisational skills to join the Stroke Recovery Services, based in the Morecambe Bay area. 

This is an exciting opportunity to work with stroke survivors and their families to support them following a stroke.

Position: S11246 Stroke Support Coordinator

Location: Home-based, Morecambe Bay. However, frequent travel will be required as part of this role (will include team meetings, other work related meetings and home visits)

Hours: Part-time, 28 hours per week

Salary: Circa £21,391 per annum

Contract: This is a fixed-term contract for 12 months. Our services are contracted, we currently have funding for this contract until 31 March 2028.

Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.

Closing Date: 30 March 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. 

Interview Date: 7 April 2025

Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.

The Role

The service aims to identify and address the needs of stroke survivors and carers across the stroke pathway, by providing a range of innovative support solutions, supporting them to meet their desired outcomes.

The Stroke Support Coordinator will:

• Support new stroke survivors and their carers from hospital discharge into the community.

• Provide personalised information, advice and support.

• Support stroke survivors to make informed lifestyle changes to live well after stroke.

• Work collaboratively with NHS colleagues and other areas of the community to make a difference in the lives of people affected by stroke.

About You

You will:

• Have a background in a caring and/or charity profession supporting people with disabilities.

• Be able to demonstrate previous experience of working collaboratively with other organisations to achieve joint ambitions. 

• Have experience of working with people who may have additional communication support needs.

• Have the ability to use basic Microsoft system.

This role requires the post holder to travel across the locality to visit people at home and in community settings. Candidates must be able to demonstrate how they can meet this requirement of the role.

To fulfil the role, you must be a resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK. 

When you click to apply, you will be able to see the full responsibilities and person specification for further information on the role. 

Please submit your CV and a supporting statement of no more than two pages demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience. Please state any preferences for flexible options in your covering letter. Applications from individuals who are seeking flexible working options, including reduced hours or job shares are welcomed. 

If you are applying under the Disability Confident scheme, please indicate this in your supporting statement.

Finding strength through support

The organisation is the only charity in the UK providing lifelong support for all stroke survivors and their families. Providing tailored support to tens of thousands of stroke survivors each year. This support includes one-to-one and group support, funding vital scientific research into stroke prevention, acute treatment, recovery and long-term care, and campaigning to secure the best care for everyone affected by stroke.

They are here for stroke survivors and their loved ones, from the moment they enter the new and frightening post-stroke world, supporting them every step of the way as they find their strength and their way back to life. 

It’s only thanks to the generosity of supporters and donors that they can provide vital support.

The Association is driven by an ambition to improve the lives of everyone affected by stroke. This means they’re determined to create an equitable and inclusive workplace that benefits from the difference, and thrives on the diversity, of our people. Guided by an approach to solving inequity in stroke, the team are prioritising listening to, and learning from, lived experience across the charity.

The charity are working to improve the representation of this lived experience at all levels within the Association and are eager to recruit applicants from a variety of communities and backgrounds. We are keen to receive applications from people affected by stroke, people of colour, members of LGBT+ communities, and disabled people because these identities and experiences are underrepresented and would add enormous value to how the organisation work.

A Disability Confident employer, the organisation is making great progress focusing on flexible working, reasonable adjustments and access to work. The charity has a variety of staff network groups and are committed to continuously improving diversity and inclusion efforts. If you have questions, or access needs, we’re happy to discuss any support and adjustments we can make throughout the recruitment process so that you’re able to contribute your best in a way that meets your needs.

You may also have experience in areas such as Care Coordinator, Stroke Support, Stroke, Care, Care Worker, Support Worker, Carer, Care Team Leader, Support Team Leader, Volunteering Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, Support Group, Support and Advice, Social Care, Carer Support, Support Service. #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Our Migration Fund was established in 2015 and has since awarded over £30 million and supported 160+ organisations. We currently grant c. £5 million per year to organisations working towards ‘a world in which everyone is free to move, and no one is forced to move’.

In close collaboration with migrants and those working towards migrant justice, our team has recently reviewed our priorities and criteria, which includes an updated analysis of how positive change might happen, our role in facilitating that change, and the types of work we are keen to support across the UK. This current iteration of the fund was launched in April 2024.

You can find out more about this process and the changes we have implemented on:

· Our new shared vision, criteria and processes

· Why we are working towards a world where everyone is free to move, and no one is forced to move

· From ‘shared ground’ to liberation – our journey supporting migrant justice

We have since introduced a Steering Group, made up of six external individuals with complementary skills, knowledge and experience who help our team review and shortlist applications to be considered by our decision-making panel, a mix of independent advisors and PHF trustees. This group also supports our overall work, ensuring our funding strategy responds to the opportunities and needs emerging in the field, helping us identify gaps in our portfolio, and expanding our networks.

In addition to our grant-making, the Migration team supports a range of learning exchanges and events to strengthen relationship building and collaboration within the movement. This includes financial and strategic support to emerging collaborations, exploratory and thematic events in the UK and beyond. Every year, we host the Migration Residential, a 2.5-day retreat to support our partners and the wider field to recharge, connect and strategize together.

What will be my main contribution?

As a Grants Manager, you will act as the primary point of contact between applicant organisations and Paul Hamlyn Foundation, undertaking enquiry calls to learn about their work, assess their alignment with our strategic priorities, advise them on the application process, and providing tailored feedback, where needed. You will also review applications alongside the Migration Steering Group and make funding recommendations to our decision-making panel. You will work closely with a portfolio of funded organisations in our migration theme, primarily the Migration Fund. There is a current portfolio of c. 50 live grants that you will manage and be the key point of contact for. You will build strong relationships with funded organisations, responding to emerging needs, providing advice where relevant, and supporting them to achieve their learning and impact goals.

Who will I report to?

You will be supported by and report to the Head of Programme – Migration.

Who will I line manage?

You will not have line management responsibilities. However, you will be expected to work in a small and fully interconnected structure that relies on collaboration, flexibility, and the ability to operate within both formal and informal reporting relationships.

What other key internal relationships will I have?

You will work closely with colleagues in the Grants and Strategic Learning, Insight and Influence teams to share intelligence, develop an understanding of the impact that our funding and support are having, and highlight and celebrate best practice more widely to help drive the change we would like to see. You will also work closely with colleagues in the Finance and Resources team to ensure good and effective grant management.

What level of budget responsibility will I have?

Not applicable.

Main Responsibilities

· Alignment with the values and aims of the Paul Hamlyn Foundation, and in particular its commitment to social justice and equality, to tackling disadvantage, fighting prejudice, supporting youth voice and participation.

Grant-making and Management

· Provide prompt and helpful support to potential applicants enquiring about the Foundation’s work, the Fund’s criteria and the organisation’s alignment with it.

· Work alongside the team to proactively identify potential applicants and enable them to apply to the Migration Fund.

· Assess grant applications, analysing their alignment with the Fund’s criteria and priorities, fit with our portfolio, and participating in discussions with the team, Migration Steering Group, trustees and senior leadership to agree on successful applications. Support the team to provide tailored and constructive feedback on applications and hold relationships with applicants throughout the whole process.

· Prepare written reports with detailed analysis and recommendations to present at decision-making panel meetings.

· Manage and monitor a portfolio of grants awarded, which includes supporting organisations to identify their learning goals; reflect on lessons, impact and challenges; review learning reports; respond to emerging issues and needs; authorise and generate grant payments in a timely fashion.

· Support the Head of Programme to continuously review and improve our grant-making processes to ensure that they are accessible and do not perpetuate existing structural inequalities.

· Maintain our grants database (Blackbaud Grantmaking), ensuring that records are accurate, reporting and payments are completed so that we know the status of applications and awarded grants at any time, and so we can better analyse and learn from our portfolio.

· Carry out visits to funded organisations to learn more about how the work is going, their context and help identify gap areas across our portfolio. Visits may be virtual or in person, with some local or national travel across the UK, where needed.

· Support with grant-making and management of the Foundation’s invitation-only funds, where relevant.

Learning

 

· Take an active and supportive role with funded organisations, helping make connections with potential partners and/or funders, advise them on emerging and strategic issues, and to strengthen learning within and across grant themes.

· Participate in learning and knowledge sharing activities relevant to the team and wider migration field including keeping up to date with relevant policy and practice to inform our strategy and acting as the team lead on specific issue areas, where relevant.

· Take on specific research or development roles within the team as appropriate, which might include maintaining strong relations with partner foundations, supporting funder collaborations, and the development of strategic initiatives.

· Help develop and actively contribute to cross-departmental and multidisciplinary working, supporting continual improvement and professional development.

· Support the Head of Programme to design, deliver and learn from our events and learning exchanges, where needed.

 

General

· Represent the Foundation at external events, where required.

· Support the work of the communications team to ensure that news stories, grants’ listings, etc. are kept up to date.

· Liaise closely with the grants administration team.

 

Person Specification

We recognise that this person specification is extensive, and you may feel you do not meet all the criteria. We are open to adjusting the role and how it is delivered to enable those from a broad range of backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.

If you are interested, please apply even if you do not meet all criteria. Please note we are unable to offer VISA sponsorship.

Skills, knowledge, and experience

· Alignment with the values and aims of the Paul Hamlyn Foundation, in particular our commitment to equitable grant making and being an anti-racist funder. The ability to apply these principles to ensure good decision making and support for those we fund.

· Demonstrate experience of working in the migration field or on migration issues, in particular migrant communities who experience intersecting forms of exclusion or oppression, and with organisations and groups who work alongside them.

· Demonstrable experience of project / client management skills to support stakeholders throughout the process – from assessments to monitoring within a focus on migration issues

· Evident understanding of the main issues and practices that support or hinder relational, transparent and accountable grant-making.

· Knowledge of the key political and legislative environment affecting migrants and diaspora communities in the UK, with the capability and interest to acquire it in other areas of our current work.

· Interest in how social change happens, including some knowledge of the existing diverse ecology working to tackle systemic and structural inequality and injustice, and how they relate to one another.

· A good understanding of organisational dynamics – such as business planning, financial reporting, performance management and governance – and how these apply to developing the business models, capacity and longer-term sustainability of organisations, ideally within the public or voluntary sectors.

· Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to constructively engage with disagreement and conflict, and give empathetic and constructive feedback to unsuccessful applicants and grant partners.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate with a range of audiences.

· Ability to analyse and synthesise complex information quickly and effectively.

· An organised and methodical approach to work, combining numerical accuracy with attention to detail and an ability to meet deadlines.

· Strong IT skills, MS Office, the ability to learn detailed processes and use of databases to process information.

· Strong project management skills and demonstrable experience of delivering successful projects.

· Experience of understanding annual and management accounts, budgets and confidence in extracting key information from financial reports or interest and commitment in developing these skills.

Behaviours and ways of working

· The ability to build trusting relationships with a range of individuals and organisations, including senior staff, trustees, funded organisations, policy makers and practitioners, and migrant communities.

· Resourceful and proactive, with initiative and a problem-solving disposition. Ability to spot connections and learning across PHF’s work and that of others.

· An ability to work creatively and flexibly in a small team, supporting other colleagues. Willing to and experience of working beyond your area of expertise across the Foundations other strategic themes.

· A strong personal commitment to learning and improvement.

Desirable

· Understanding of power, particularly its role and impact on individuals and communities that experience intersecting forms of oppression and marginalisation.

· The capability and interest to acquire knowledge of policy and best practice in other areas of our current work.

Terms and conditions

· Salary circa £39,000.

· 25 days leave per annum, plus statutory holidays.

· The Foundation will contribute a sum equivalent to 10% of your basic annual salary to the group pension scheme (Aviva) and will match up to an additional 2.5% (optional) of your contributions from the date your employment begins.

· Life Income Protection and Life Assurance Scheme available from the date your employment begins.

· Private Medical Insurance with BUPA (once probation is complete)

· Office hours are normally 9am – 5pm Monday – Friday, but flexible working is possible around core hours of 10am – 4pm. Some flexibility is required from team members around evening work and travel to and from events and meetings.

· PHF operates a hybrid working policy and you will be expected to work at least 40% of your time in the office with the option to work up to 60% of your time from home. The contractual place of work for this role is 5- 11 Leeke Street, London WC1X 9HY.

· We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Head of philanthropy and partnerships

Location: Contracted to our Peterborough office with flexibility for hybrid working

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 depending on experience

Full time: (37.5 hours per week)

Benefits: We want all our employees to feel valued and engaged and are committed to offering a positive working culture along with a good work-life balance. As well as ensuring they pay their employees fairly, they offer the following benefits:

Flexible working, Generous annual leave, Private Medical Insurance, including dental and optical, Pension Scheme, Sick Pay, Death in Service, Employee Assistance Programme, Bike Loan Scheme, Cycle2Work Scheme, Eyecare, Discount Portal.

Closing date: Friday 21 March 2025 at 5pm (We may extend the closing date, but please apply as soon as possible)

Preliminary telephone interview: Wednesday 26 March 2025

In-person interviews in Peterborough: 31 March 2025

No agencies please.

Be a part of an energetic and vibrant team who are driven by the desire to improve the lives of people living with kidney disease. Our vision is the day when everyone lives free from kidney disease.

We are looking for a talented leader with a proven track record in philanthropy and partnership fundraising to join our ambitious team who have plans for transformational growth over the next 3-5 years.

You will have experience of cultivating relationships, securing significant gifts and a creative flair that will enable you to lead and set the direction for our philanthropy and partnership fundraising activities. You will have excellent knowledge and understanding of at least one of the following areas: trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships and/or statutory fundraising. You will have the ability to recognise partnership opportunities that will support income targets and drive brand recognition. A strong leader, you will bring passion and drive to the role.

We operate a hybrid, flexible working style. The role is contracted to our Peterborough office and the team currently come together in person once a fortnight. You will be required to regularly attend external meetings and events.

If you are interested in the position, please complete the online application form and submit together with your CV.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone and encourage applications from all sections of the community.

About Kidney Research UK:

Kidney Research UK is the leading charity in the UK focused on funding research into the prevention, treatment and management of kidney disease. Our vision is the day when everyone lives free from kidney disease and for more than 60 years the research, we fund has been making an impact. But kidney disease is increasing as are the factors contributing to it, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and obesity, making our work more essential than ever.

At Kidney Research UK we work with clinicians and scientists across the UK, funding and facilitating research into all areas of kidney disease. We collaborate with partners across the public, private and third sectors to prevent kidney disease and drive innovation to transform treatments.

Over the last ten years we have invested more than £71 million into research. We lobby governments and decision makers to change policy and practice to ensure that the estimated 7.2 million people living with all stages of kidney disease in the UK have access to the most effective care and treatment, and to make kidney disease a priority.

Most importantly, we also work closely with patients, ensuring their voice is heard and is at the centre of everything we do, from deciding which research to invest in to how we plan our priorities and our work across the charity.

Those patient contributions are vital, always helping us and our partners to understand what life is like with kidney disease, always ensuring we see the patient behind the treatment and always reminding us that behind every statistic and every number is a person – the patients and the carers who inspire our mission and push us forward to make a difference and change the future of kidney disease.

You may have experience of the following: Head of Major Giving and Partnerships, Head of Fundraising Partnerships, Senior Fundraising Partnerships Manager, Head of Corporate and Philanthropic Fundraising, Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager, Head of Strategic Partnerships and Philanthropy, Head of Income Development and Partnerships, Philanthropy and Partnerships Lead, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Not for Profit, NFP, etc.

REF-220 221

Junior HR business partner

Location: Contracted to our Peterborough office with the flexibility for hybrid working
Salary: £27,000 - £31,000 depending on experience
Full Time: 37.5 hours per week
Benefits: We want all our employees to feel valued and engaged and are committed to offering a positive working culture along with a good work-life balance. As well as ensuring they pay their employees fairly, they offer the following benefits: Flexible working, Generous annual leave, Private Medical Insurance, including dental and optical, Pension Scheme, Sick Pay, Death in Service, Employee Assistance Programme, Bike Loan Scheme, Cycle2Work Scheme, Eyecare, Discount Portal.

Closing date: Monday 31 March 2025
Interviews will be held week commencing 7 April 2025 in our Peterborough office
 
No agencies please

Be a part of an energetic and vibrant team who are driven by the desire to improve the lives of people living with kidney disease. Our vision is the day when everyone lives free from kidney disease. 
 
Due to growth of Kidney Research UK, we are seeking an experienced Junior HR business partner for a newly created role within the HR team. You will support across all areas of HR in this generalist role as well as day-to-day support to the HR team.
 
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) is extremely important to us and one of the key responsibilities of this role is to lead our internal EDI group in striving to promote an inclusive workplace, therefore a passion for EDI is essential. You will coordinate internal activity so that we challenge people across the organisation to embed EDI in all aspects of what we do, ensuring inclusion by design across all activities and making this relevant and meaningful to every employee.
 
You will be CIPD Level 5 qualified, or part qualified with a working knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR practice. In addition, you will have experience of leading and delivering EDI initiatives or an interest in this area. You will be a good communicator with excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

If you are interested in the position, please complete the online application form and submit together with your CV.
 
We are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone and encourage applications from all sections of the community.

About Kidney Research UK:

Kidney Research UK is the leading charity in the UK focused on funding research into the prevention, treatment and management of kidney disease. Our vision is the day when everyone lives free from kidney disease and for more than 60 years the research, we fund has been making an impact. But kidney disease is increasing as are the factors contributing to it, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and obesity, making our work more essential than ever.

At Kidney Research UK we work with clinicians and scientists across the UK, funding and facilitating research into all areas of kidney disease. We collaborate with partners across the public, private and third sectors to prevent kidney disease and drive innovation to transform treatments.

Over the last ten years we have invested more than £71 million into research. We lobby governments and decision makers to change policy and practice to ensure that the estimated 7.2 million people living with all stages of kidney disease in the UK have access to the most effective care and treatment, and to make kidney disease a priority.

Most importantly, we also work closely with patients, ensuring their voice is heard and is at the centre of everything we do, from deciding which research to invest in to how we plan our priorities and our work across the charity.

Those patient contributions are vital, always helping us and our partners to understand what life is like with kidney disease, always ensuring we see the patient behind the treatment and always reminding us that behind every statistic and every number is a person – the patients and the carers who inspire our mission and push us forward to make a difference and change the future of kidney disease.

You may also have experience in the following: HR Officer, HR Support, HR Advisor, HR Business Partner, Human Resources Business Partner, HRBP, HR Manager, Human Resources Manager, HR Consultant, Human Resources Consultant, Human Resources, HR Generalist, Employee Relations, CIPD, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Not for Profit, NFP, etc.

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Job Title: Head of Culture and HR

Location: Hybrid (with 1 day per week in the London Office)

Hours: 35 hrs per week (flexibility in the working pattern)

Contract type: 9-month fixed term contract (maternity cover)

Salary: £58,754 per annum

Anticipated start date: Mid-June 2025

 

What we do: We help young people through cancer

How we work: We’re Determined, United, Spirited and Kind

What we’re looking for:

· Someone that can provide direction and leadership for the Culture and HR team at Teenage Cancer Trust, to ensure we recognise and maximise the talents of our people and lead the development of a dynamic, inclusive and empowering culture that enables the organisation to achieve its strategic objectives

· Someone passionate about all areas of work within the HR and Culture space, including HR, Culture, Equity Diversity and Inclusion, Learning & Development, Leadership Development and Talent 

· Someone that enjoy leading, motivating and developing a team and encouraging a collaborative climate where people feel confident to test and learn.

What we offer: 

· Leave: 25 days of annual leave, which increases with service, in addition to bank holidays and a 3 or 4 day closure over the Christmas period. We also have finish early Fridays in August and quarterly rest days to step away from day-to-day work and refocus.

· Paid Carer and Compassionate Leave: paid time off to care for family members or dependants. 

· Paid Parental Leave: enhanced pay for parental leave such as maternity leave, paternity leave or adoption leave. 

· Paid Volunteering Leave: support your community by taking paid leave for volunteering activities. 

· Health Cashback Plan: access a health cashback plan to cover medical expenses. 

· Life assurance and Income Protection: financial support if you’re unable to work due to illness or injury.

· Discount scheme: access exclusive savings at various high street retailers and gyms. 

· Flexible Working: we care about your wellbeing and encourage flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance. 

How to apply: 

You’ll need to register on our portal, complete a short application and answer four questions about your skills and experience in relation to the role. 

Key dates:  

Applications by 26th March. 1st Interviews held online on 2nd April and 2nd Interviews held potentially face to face on 10th April. 

Our commitment to inclusion and accessibility: 

At Teenage Cancer Trust one of our key focuses is around equity and making sure our services are accessible and inclusive to all young people with cancer, with no-one left behind. We have the same goal for people working with us. Teenage Cancer Trust is committed to recognising and valuing individual differences and the contributions of all people.  

Should you require any assistance or adjustments to support your application or interview process, such as additional time for tasks, meeting the panellists beforehand, information in another format or a different interview format (online/offline/in person), please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the HR Team. 

We are a Disability Confident employer which means we have committed to offering interviews to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role listed under the 'What you'll bring to the team' section of the job description. If you would like to opt into this scheme, please tick yes on the application form.

Privacy and Safeguarding: 

At Teenage Cancer Trust we take our commitment to safeguarding seriously and work to protect and promote the rights of the young people who we support. Our safeguarding responsibilities extend to the children and adults who work to support the charity, who we also have a duty of care to protect. Safeguarding is at the forefront of each activity we carry out. In line with our approach, this role is subject to a DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service).  

For information on how we collect, store and process personal data please get in touch with the HR Team.

Prostate Cancer Research exists to honour the men and families who have been through things no family should have to go through, and to work for a future where no one needs to fear a prostate cancer diagnosis. 

We are always working to provide resources to help, support and empower patients. Giving them the information they need to make better choices about their treatment, while working to identify and target specific unmet needs in the prostate cancer ecosystem, such as racial inequality and bone metastasis.

Our dedicated staff team is the key to our success, expanding the amount of research that we fund five times over in four years. PCR has been shortlisted for an Impact Prize and won the Change Project of the year award in 2023

This is a rare opportunity to be at the heart of an ambitious, fast-growing organisation tackling one of the most pressing health challenges of our time. As Head of CEO Office, you will work directly with our CEO to drive strategic priorities, manage high-profile relationships, and ensure seamless execution of key initiatives. 

In this executive support role, you will engage with ex-Prime Ministers, Secretaries of State, Oscar-winning directors, world-leading scientists and CEOs of fascinating organisations and influential policymakers, positioning you at the epicentre of groundbreaking conversations that shape the future of healthcare, innovation, and philanthropy. If you are exceptionally bright, outgoing, and highly organised, this role will place you in a dynamic environment where your ability to think strategically and act decisively will be key to our success. 

Key Responsibilities 

Strategic & Executive Support 

• Act as the CEO’s right-hand person, ensuring their time is focused on high-impact activities. 

• Oversee project tracking and execution, ensuring objectives are met on time and to a high standard. 

• Draft briefings, speeches, and correspondence that reflect the CEO’s voice and vision. 

Stakeholder & Relationship Management 

• Manage and help establish relationships with senior figures across non-profits, government, business and media. 

• Coordinate high-profile meetings and events, ensuring attendees are well-prepared and outcomes are maximised. 

• Represent the CEO in discussions with key partners and supporters. 

• Handle sensitive conversations and confidential information with discretion. 

Event & Meeting Coordination 

• Plan, coordinate, and execute strategic meetings, engagements, and speaking opportunities. 

• Ensure every engagement is well-prepped, with briefing notes and key messaging aligned with organisational priorities. 

• Follow up on actions, ensuring key relationships and opportunities are nurtured. 

Operational & Office Management 

• Oversee the CEO’s diary, prioritising engagements that align with strategic goals. 

• Ensure seamless travel and logistical arrangements for key events. 

• Develop and implement systems that improve efficiency across the CEO’s office. 

• Work closely with colleagues across the organisation to align the CEO’s engagements with team priorities. 

Skills and Experience 

Essential: 

• Highly Intelligent & Strategic Thinker – Able to absorb complex information, provide clear analysis, and anticipate next steps. 

• Charismatic & Outgoing – Able to engage confidently with high-profile individuals, from political leaders to celebrities to corporate CEOs. 

• Ultra-Organised & Detail-Oriented – Able to manage multiple priorities with precision and efficiency. 

• Excellent Communicator – Able to write and present with clarity, tailoring messaging for different audiences. 

• Proactive & Problem-Solving Mindset – Always thinking ahead, anticipating challenges, and finding solutions. 

• Discreet & Professional – Trusted to handle confidential information and sensitive situations with diplomacy. 

Desirable: 

• Experience engaging with government, media, philanthropy, or corporate partnerships. 

• Experience in event planning, speechwriting, or strategic communications. 

• Understanding of the charity sector, health policy, or research landscape. 

Why Join Us? 

• Be at the heart of change – You’ll work directly with a CEO leading groundbreaking initiatives in research, healthcare, and policy. 

• Access exclusive opportunities – You’ll be in the room with some of the world’s most influential decision-makers, artists, and thinkers. 

• Shape the future – Your role will have a direct impact on the direction of a rapidly growing organisation. 

• Grow your career – This role offers unparalleled exposure, insight, and career-defining experiences. 

Benefits 

• 25 days annual leave, plus an additional 5 days for service milestones and office closures over Christmas. 

• 5% employer pension contribution. 

• Annual personal development fund (5% of salary). 

• Flexible and hybrid working options. 

• Perkbox account, including retail discounts, and wellbeing perks. 

• Bike2Work scheme. 

• Employee Therapy Offer 

How to Apply? 

Please send your CV and a supporting statement no longer than 300 words outlining why you want this role and why you would be a great fit, with examples of previous experience.

Liverpool Charity and Voluntary Service (LCVS) are a reputable organisation that work in partnership with other organisations, and individuals to improve the wellbeing of the local community. Their overall aim is to develop stronger communities across the city, by bringing resources together to positively impact the third sector.

Due to securing recent funding from Mersey Care, for a Community Health programme, we are looking to recruit a Mental Health Care Lead. This programme aims to strengthen personal resilience and reduce health inequalities. It provides support to people who have mental health issues to enable them to re-connect and be actively involved with their local community. The programme will focus on improving health, physical activity, education, housing and financial stability.

Would you like to bring your experience and skills to the LCVS team, and lead this inspirational project?

The Role

The Mental Health Care Lead will oversee the Community Health programme, and manage the Mental Health Care Navigator, who is already in post. This is an incredible, and unique opportunity to shape support across the Liverpool region. The main duties include:

• Delivering the community mental health programme in line with contract requirements.
• Identifying the needs of service users and being accountable for delivering a high-quality service.
• Increasing levels of engagement with statutory and non-statutory agencies.
• Implementing and managing co-working strategies within the multi- disciplinary approach.

The Person

As the Mental Health Care Lead you will have experience working with diverse communities, and have a strong awareness and understanding of the voluntary sector and mental health services.

We are looking for someone who has the commitment to reduce health inequalities and is pro-active, and adaptable in finding creative solutions to community issues. You must be excellent at building relationships with people from diverse backgrounds, with the ability to listen, empathise and provide a person-centred support in a non-judgemental way.

We are also looking for someone who has experience in research, with knowledge of policies and procedures who can run this programme with a flexible attitude. A qualification in safeguarding (or the willingness to obtain a qualifications) is essential.

Please note that this is a hybrid role based within the Liverpool area, so candidates must therefore live in this locality. If you live outside of Liverpool, please highlight your intention to relocate to the area in order to be considered.

Apply here for your opportunity to join the friendly and supportive team at LCVS who are committed to an exceptional culture of equal opportunities, anti-discrimination and anti-oppressive policies and practice amongst employees, volunteers and service users.

To register your interest or for more information please contact Charlie or Leanne at Charity Horizons.

Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format, such as audio or video upload, please contact either Charlie or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this.

Please also be aware that Charity Horizons use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way.

Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy

Location - 4 Old Barn, Gawcott

"Our residents do not live in our workplace, we work in their homes"

At Hightown, we`re a housing charity that builds homes and support people. In Gawcott, near Buckingham, Milton Keynes, we provide high-quality care and support to five vulnerable adults with learning and physical disabilities.

We are looking for some new Support Workers to join our team who have the right values, behaviours and attitudes to be the difference.

Who we are looking for

If you have previously worked in a care setting or health and social care field and have experience of providing support to vulnerable people then this role could be perfect for you. We are looking for passionate people who are driven by the desire to make a difference and create a person-centered environment.

We are looking for passionate people who with a`can-do` attitude who are driven by the desire to make a difference and who have the ability to recognise the wishes and needs of vulnerable adults and communicate effectively using different methods according to peoples needs.

You will need to be able to:

• Work shifts as part of a rota system which will include weekend and bank holiday working
• Work as part of a team to deliver an excellent service to the people we support
• Be flexible in your approach to work
• Have a commitment to equality and diversity and take a positive approach to supporting people with learning disabilities

If you share our values, we`d love you to work for us.

About the role

We have a full time (37.5 hours per week) role available. You will be working as part of a dedicated team to empower our service users to lead the life they want. You will assist individuals with:

• Mealtimes and social activities including music and art therapy
• Attending appointments and maintaining their health and wellbeing
• Promoting skills and involvement including shopping and domestic tasks such as cooking can cleaning
• Personal care needs

Benefits

In return for your hard work and commitment, we offer a benefits package which includes:

• Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service
• £13 per hour
• Regular support from your line manager and colleagues
• Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance
• Monthly attendance bonus on top of your basic salary
• Annual salary and cost of living review
• Commitment to health and wellbeing with the Five Ways to Wellbeing
• Ongoing professional development and support to deliver outstanding support
• Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary
• Refer-a-friend scheme: Earn a £130 bonus for each friend you refer to work for us
• Access to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for use at work
• Access to COVID-19 vaccinations
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Employee assistance helpline
• Mileage paid for car usage
• Fully paid DBS

If you are interested in joining our friendly team, please download the job description and click apply below.

Please note that we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on an ongoing basis and therefore we may close the vacancy early. Interested applicants are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure they are considered

Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference and medical checks.

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We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

We are a Disability Confident Employer.

About Us

Hightown is a charitable housing association operating principally in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire Buckinghamshire and Berkshire. We believe everyone should have a home and the support they need, so our aim is to build new homes and to provide excellent housing and support.

We currently manage over 9,000 homes and employ over 1,000 full and part time staff from our head office in Hemel Hempstead. We have an annual turnover of £120 million and a development programme that will deliver over 400 new affordable homes each year.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Domestic Abuse Project Worker to join the Turning the Spotlight team in Working , working 24 hours a week.

Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?

Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?

If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…

What we offer:

At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:

• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday & options to buy or sell annual leave
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
• Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes
• Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans
• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression

About the role:

As Prevention worker for Cumbria you will be responsible for a case load supporting clients on a one to one basis and group facilitation.

You will need:

• To be a team player.
• Willing to work flexibly to meet the needs of our clients and be able to prioritise and manage your own caseload.
• You will also have an excellent understanding of and commitment to the promotion of equal opportunities and diversity.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

About Us:

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System.

Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.

As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

How to apply:

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

We look forward to hearing from you.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.

If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.