Mentor Jobs

Many of our Spear trainees have faced significant barriers to finding work, including family breakdown, growing up in care, disability or mental health difficulties, having been involved in crime, or really struggling at school. We believe that being out of work can lead to isolation and proliferate these challenges, meaningful work is key in helping young people find a sense of purpose and community. We're proud that the coaching and community that the Spear Programme provides makes such a difference that 75% of those who take part find work, and are still in work a year later.

In partnership with St. Peter's Church in Spear Brighton, we are looking for coaches to work in the Spear centre to deliver the Spear Programme to 16-24 year olds, equipping and empowering them to overcome the barriers they face and turn their lives around. 

Not only will you be part of bringing about powerful change in people's lives, but throughout this paid, dynamic, one-year opportunity, you'll be supported and challenged. We'll invest in you, developing expert coaching and leadership skills to set you on a great career path.

What will you do?

• Coach 16-24 year olds, bringing about powerful change in their lives 
• Build great relationships with relevant professionals 
• Form part of an intentional church community 

What will you gain?

• Management skills and career progression 
• Excellent coaching capability 
• Social Impact Experience
• Christian Leadership Skills 

Working requirements, salary & benefits

• Salary: from £22,000 
• Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9.30am - 5.30pm. 28 days annual leave (including Christmas gift days)
• One year fixed term contract; we aim to support all Graduate coaches to progress to other roles with us after this initial year, with development towards management level within 3 years
• Occasional evening working required (for events such as termly Spear Celebration evenings)
• There is an exciting opportunity to get inolved with the local partner church, with the expectation to participate in church team events as well as wider Resurgo team events, including weekly staff prayer meetings and annual staff conferences in summer and winter (one residential)
• We offer an Employee Assistance Programme (a confidential support service for staff) as well as the option to take advantage of Give as you Earn (GAYE)
• A DBS check will be requested in the event of a job offer
• Upcoming Assessment Days: Thursday 3rd April

Do you have what it takes to join the Osborne Partnership team…?

Can you work both in a team or on your own initiative…? 

Do you want to work in a progressive, dynamic, and ever changing environment…?

Can you support Adults with Learning Disabilities to achieve their social and economic potential…?

Are you empathetic to welfare needs and wider issues such as benefits support?

If you can answer YES to all or most of the above, then we would really like to hear from you.

The Osborne Partnership is an exciting Day Support & Learning service working primarily with Adults with Learning Difficulties (…our Partners) and other disadvantaged groups supporting them to gain life skills and accredited training through hands on practical in house work experience and other supporting services.

We work with, and in, our local community in the heart of Dagenham and our Partners are at the forefront of our Community facing services and products including our much supported community clothes recycling scheme (…we call it TOPs); our horticultural and garden growing programme (…vegetables, fruit and an array of beautiful flowers in a stunning garden setting); as well as our Community Tea Rooms (…just reopened to the public). It’s an exciting place to work and develop your career and this post is aimed at supporting a ‘hands on’ vacancy for a Welfare & Benefits Support Officer who will work across all of our Partners and services offering sector recognised support functions and leading on our new Partner recruitment process.

As well as a great place to work and with colleagues who are incredibly supportive, we offer real on the job and accredited training opportunites to help you upskill and progress in the sector. We are a flexible employer and will consider part time and full time options though for this particular role we envisage a full time position (Monday to Friday 08.30 – 16.00).

So what are you waiting for…? Read our Recruitment Brief and consider working for the Osborne Partnership. Not only do you get the reward of supporting some of our community’s most vulnerable people but you get a brilliant career start in a modern and progressive organisation.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Harrogate Homeless Project is seeking to recruit a Senior Caseworker to join the Client Services Team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing team and to have the opportunity to make a real difference to our work.

The post holder will be responsible for leading and managing the caseworker team in achieving HPP objectives; including supporting clients through their HHP journey from their induction to leaving HHP services and beyond.

We are looking for someone who has a positive approach to their work with the ability to initiate and maintain constructive relationships with clients and colleagues. If you have a passion for making a difference to homelessness in Harrogate, then we would love to hear from you.

This is a full time position consisting of 37.5 hours a week. These hours will normally be worked between 9.00am – 5.00pm however some flexibility is required to vary working hours to cater to client needs and assisting them with their appointments.  The salary for the post is £29,250. 

Closing date for applications is 5pm on Thursday 10th April 2025, with interviews taking place week commencing 14th April. If you wish to apply for this post please forward a CV along with a supporting statement, showing how your experience fits with the job description and person specification. 

About Us:

Harrogate Homeless Project provides people experiencing homelessness with a safe place to stay and the support they need to build confidence and move towards independent living.

Company Benefits - • A supportive team environment • Opportunities for career advancement, • 33 days holiday (inc bank holidays) • Healthcare package • Travel benefits • Workplace pension scheme.

About us 

The Refugee Council is the nation’s refugee charity. Together with community groups, partners and volunteers, we help people who have escaped war and persecution to rebuild their lives, integrate into communities, and play their part in Britain. Born in the aftermath of World War II, our frontline services support over 14,000 refugees each year to find safety, get to know their neighbours, and enter education, training or work. We share our evidence and expertise with policymakers to help build integrated communities where everyone can contribute. 

About the role 

London Borough of Lambeth is commissioning a resettlement therapeutic service for refugees resettled in Lambeth via Resettlement Schemes funded and overseen by the Home Office. The Service will offer therapeutic and psychological interventions to resettled refugees including individuals, groups and families.

In this role, you will:

• Offer therapeutic intervention to include psycho-education groups, one-to-one therapy to adults and children.
• Provide a holistic assessment to refugee adult, children and young people who have been resettled in Lambeth.
• Liaise with educational and social care services as appropriate to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and young people being supported by Refugee Council.
• Offer consultation and awareness training to educational staff working with resettled refugees across the region
• Take a lead on Project monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on outcomes to a high standard.

Contract: Fixed term until March 2026.

Hours: Part-time, 21 hours per week.

Staff benefits 

To reward our staff for the value they bring, we offer a variety of enhanced terms and conditions and a wide range of benefits, including: 

• Training & Development 
• Employee Assistance Programme 
• Pension Scheme 
• Work Life Balance Policies 
• Employer-Sponsored Volunteering 
• And more. 

Let’s work together to improve the lives of refugees in the UK - apply on our website today.

Closing date: 21 April 2025

Ensuring that the Refugee Council is an inclusive and accessible place to work is important to us. We want to enable people from different backgrounds to apply and thrive with us. We believe our recruitment process enables that and are also happy to make adjustments on request. 

Who We Are:

Forget everything you think you know about employment services. We do things differently — really differently. We’re a bold, award-winning organisation that’s flipping the script when it comes to helping people with convictions rebuild their lives.

Here’s how:

1. We train prisoners as Recruitment Consultants. Yep, real skills, real opportunities. You will be there manager.
2. We bring employers inside prisons to meet, interview, and sometimes hire talent on the spot.
3. We work closely in the community, breaking down barriers and helping people find meaningful employment after release.

The Role:

As a Community Employment Consultant, you’ll be the crucial bridge between prisons, employers, and the community. You’ll champion our candidates, support the senior team, and work closely with our inspiring peer-led team behind bars.

What You'll Be Doing:

✨ Build strong, collaborative relationships with prison staff.
✨ Work alongside the Head of Inside Job to organise buzzing monthly interview days.
✨ Connect with local and national employers, selling them on the incredible potential of our candidates.
✨ Craft creative strategies to engage employers who want to make a difference.
✨ Build vital relationships with Probation, DWP, Local Authorities, and third-sector heroes.
✨ Keep everything ticking over using our snazzy custom CRM portal.
✨ Provide hands-on, compassionate case management to individuals in the community, helping them overcome hurdles and land jobs.

Who You Are:

We’re not big on box-ticking, but here’s the sort of person who thrives in this role:

�� Comfortable and confident working in Prisons and Young Offender Institutions (you’ll need to pass vetting, of course!)
�� Empathetic, non-judgemental, and a brilliant listener
�� Aware of the barriers facing people with convictions, and ready to help smash them
�� Curious about the world of work, local industries, and employment trends
�� A natural relationship-builder who can talk to anyone — from CEOs to candidates
�� Organised, IT-savvy (MS Office etc.), and able to keep good records
�� Strong writer – whether it’s CVs, disclosure letters, or impactful emails

Bonus points if you’ve got recruitment or case management experience .
Even bigger bonus points if you’ve got lived experience of the criminal justice system — we value it highly.

Ideally you will need to drive for the role as our prisons are located on the outskirts of Birmingham and you will need to visit it once a week. The office is located in the city centre. 

Why Join Us?

This isn’t just another job. It’s an opportunity to be part of something genuinely groundbreaking. It’s a cliché but we mean it.

Our team is proudly diverse. Many of us — including our amazing Community Consultants — have lived through the criminal justice system. Your background and story matter to us.

You’ll get:

✔️ A salary that recognises your skills (£30-35K)
✔️ Real impact: you’ll change lives every day
✔️ Supportive, inspiring colleagues who care about what they do
✔️ Flexibility: Interviews can be online or face-to-face
✔️ A warm, welcoming team coffee catch-up to cap off the 

St Michael’s is a cosmopolitan, multi-generational family of believers seeking to serve the Lord Jesus in the heart of London. We are an established evangelical church that cherishes orthodox biblical teaching alongside an openness to the work of the Spirit. As we enter a new phase in the life of the church, communications and worship are two areas that play a crucial role in informing and engaging the church family and reaching out to and serving newcomers and enquirers. We are open to filling these positions either with one person who can excel in both roles full-time, or two part-time professionals, each dedicated to one of these areas.

Portfolio Manager (FTC) X 2

£44,353 - £47,197 pa

City of London E1 8QS and we are a hybrid working organisation

This role is offered on a hybrid contract giving you the opportunity to also work from home three days a week.

We are recruiting 2 Portfolio Managers on fixed term contracts.

Purpose of Job

The Portfolio Manager will play a key role in the success of the team responsible for Comic Relief’s funding programme focused on tackling the effects of poverty.

The Portfolio Manager will hold direct responsibility for a number of investments with Funded Partners, both in the UK and internationally, ensuring excellent grant making practice, and be responsible for managing funding calls.

The Portfolio Manager will regularly collaborate within the team and across the organisation to support Comic Relief’s overall objectives.

Interviews are expected to take place between the 22-25th of April 2025

Key responsibilities:

• Funding management and relationships

• Manage assigned funding portfolios and relationships with funded partners, ensuring that the portfolio is managed in a timely and responsive way, using Comic Relief's (CR's) systems and processes. 

• Manage all requirements, such as narrative, financial and risk reporting, collaborating across the funding team and wider Comic Relief as appropriate. 

• Work with the Assurance and Finance teams to ensure ongoing compliance across the portfolio with legal requirements, our grant conditions, reporting requirements and best practice. 

• Ensure or contribute to donor reporting and other information needs for external and internal use, such as information about our funded work and our partners.

Cross team/organization/sector collaboration 

• Coordinate with other funding team colleagues, including supporting other funding programmes when needed. 

• Work with the Partnerships Team to support strong relationships with existing and potential co-funding partners, including corporates and/or trusts, foundations and institutions, and support proposal development, reporting and other requirements.

• Work collaboratively across CR to support storytelling around CR's impact. 

• Contribute to internal communications regarding the work of the Effects of Poverty team and the wider Funding Team. 

• Represent CR with strategic partners and co-funders, in relevant networks, and at external events.

General

• Develop a basic understanding of all areas of social change that are prioritised by CR. 

• Manage the work of consultants and other contractors as required.

• Communicate in an open, honest and transparent way with funding applicants, funded partners and funding partners. 

• Ensure that, when applicable, people with lived or learned experience are actively engaged with our work, contributing to the design and decision-making process of our funding portfolios.

• Embed effective ways of working that contribute to the de-colonization of philanthropy. 

Some travel (including some international) will be required in this role.

Person specification

 Essential criteria

• Experience and knowledge working closely with funder partners and donors for social change. 

• Experience of managing large or complex grants, within a donor and / or an implementing organisation.

• Experience of managing donor reporting.

• A good understanding of developing, implementing and evaluating programmes. 

• Self-motivated, enthusiastic and a strong planner, with flexibility to navigate the unexpected. 

• An understanding or lived experience of social injustice, and commitment to EDI and tackling social injustice and prejudice.

• Personal and effective relationship builder with ability to nurture trust and respect in relationships, and cross-functional / collaborative working

• Analytical thinker with the ability to see the bigger picture and make appropriate and effective decisions.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience of managing restricted donor income (e.g. from government or other institutions, trusts or foundations).

Perks and benefits:

• Flexible working hours
• Work from home option
• Life Insurance
• Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Paid emergency leave
• Sabbatical Opportunities
• Professional development
• Mentoring/coaching
• Paid volunteer days
• Payroll giving
• Salary sacrifice
• Team social events
• Extracurricular clubs
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free fruit

To apply please visit our website via the link and apply online.

Closing: 12:00pm, 8th Apr 2025 GMT

Comic Relief reserves the right to close the role early if a large number of applications are received.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Comic Relief we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Why work at Comic Relief

There are lots of good reasons to join us at Comic Relief. You can read more about our employee benefits, such as our commitment to flexible and hybrid working. We ask staff to come to the office twice a week, normally on agreed team days, so that we can do all those things that are difficult to do online. Our office is based in Whitechapel, London,

There are lots of opportunities to develop your skills and experience at Comic Relief, including opportunities to become a Mental Health First Aider or to participate in our Employee Network Groups that focus on making Comic Relief a more inclusive place to work.

Disability Confident Employer

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we take positive action by providing first-round interviews to candidates who have a registered disability, provided they meet the minimum criteria for the role, as demonstrated on their CV and application questions.

Join Us in Making a Difference at Marie Curie

Marie Curie is the UK's leading end-of-life charity, dedicated to ensuring that everyone facing the end of life has access to the care, support, and dignity they deserve. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK and the only organisation to operate across all four nations. Through our network of community nursing, hospice care, and comprehensive information and support, we are here for people and families when they need us most.

Our Mission: A Better End of Life for Everyone

In the next five years, we're committed to closing the gap for those missing out on the end-of-life care and support they need. We'll achieve this through:

- Expanding and transforming direct care and support

- Delivering practical, accessible information and guidance

- Leading the way in shaping end-of-life experiences

Your Role in Our Vision

The Legacy and In Memory Manager will lead the charge in raising awareness and growing vital income streams through gifts in Wills and in-memory giving. With an annual portfolio worth over £40m, you'll play a key role in driving change to make legacy giving a normal, everyday way to give. Working with the wider sector through Remember a Charity, you'll help shape the future of fundraising in the UK and across Marie Curie.

Your Key Responsibilities

- Own the Legacy Product: Take the reins on driving growth and innovation for legacy and in-memory giving. Collaborate across teams to refine processes, own legacy and in memory giving, and develop fresh, impactful creative campaigns. Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, media agencies, and regulatory bodies.

- Lead Campaigns: Be at the forefront of high-profile TV-led campaigns aimed at attracting legacy supporters. Craft tailored experiences for audiences, optimise data flows, and constantly improve performance to drive growth and engagement.

- Inspire Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of six, setting clear objectives and fostering a culture of high performance and collaboration. Inspire and support your team to achieve the best results while embodying the organisation's values.

- Master the Budget: Oversee a £2.5m budget to help secure over £40m in legacy income. Track financial trends, create forecasts, and provide insightful analysis to support growth.

- Ensure Compliance: Lead the charge in ensuring all operations comply with fundraising regulations, providing expert guidance to keep things running smoothly.

What you will need

- Strategic development and the ability to ensure the progression of objectives and strategy

- Data analysis and the ability to spot trends in performance and the marketplace

- Relationship building, including the ability to influence and negotiate with stakeholders

- People management skills including performance support and setting clear objectives

- Communication and interpersonal skills, able to communicate with passion and gravitas

- Excellent attention to detail with the ability to create and digest detailed reports

- Operational management skills across a large and complex multi-channel programme

- Excellent IT skills and the ability to read results from new platforms and reports

- Excellent numerical skills with the ability to prepare and digest financial reports

- Time management and the ability to effectively prioritise workloads to use resource effectively

Please see the full job description here

How to Apply

Submit your CV and cover letter online, highlighting your most relevant skills and experiences for this role.

Application deadline: Sunday 13th April 2025
Salary: £ 45,500
Contract: 12 month Maternity Cover
Location: Homebased
Why Join Marie Curie?

- Flexible working arrangements

- 25 days of annual leave plus flexible bank holidays

- Pension contributions up to 7.5%

- Loan schemes for bikes, computers, and season tickets

- Continuous professional development opportunities

- Enhanced wellbeing and employee assistance programmes

- Membership discounts through the Blue Light Card

- AND SO MUCH MORE!

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work.  We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments.  Please email any requests to [email protected]

PHILANTHROPY MANAGER

£40,000 to £45,000 per annum, dependent on experience

37.5 hours per week

Dulwich College is committed to cultivating a vibrant educational environment driven by our core values of purpose, kindness and joy. We provide exceptional teaching, scholarship, and learning both inside and outside the classroom, nurturing an inspiring and dynamic atmosphere for our community. As a world-renowned boys' school, we educate 1,700 pupils aged 7 to 18, alongside a co-educational kindergarten and infants’ school, DUCKS, with 230 young learners. With a dedicated team of over 600 staff, we are proud of our beautiful and historic 70-acre campus in south London, where every individual is encouraged to thrive.

We are looking for a talented and driven Philanthropy Manager to join our team. In this pivotal role, you will build meaningful relationships with alumni, parents, and friends of the College to secure transformative support. Working alongside Director of Development and the Head of Philanthropy, you will play an essential part in shaping the future of philanthropy at Dulwich College.

If you are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a team that is shaping the future of education through philanthropy, we would love to hear from you.

Further information can be found in the candidate pack.

Closing date:  Monday 21 April 2025

Interview date: week commencing Monday 5 May 2025

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This is the responsibility of the whole College community.  We all remain vigilant about safeguarding at the College and we never think that child abuse could not happen here or to our pupils.  A DBS Disclosure is required to Enhanced level. The DBS Code of Practice and the Standard and Enhanced DBS Privacy Policy can be found on our website. Charity 1150064

The team

The communications team works alongside the fundraising team, and is responsible for delivering marketing, communications and PR that promotes both our charitable and commercial (venue hire) work.
This is a new team that will bring fresh perspectives and new energy to how we do things, how we drive the organisation forwards to ensure that we are increasing our profile and awareness of our work, and what we have to offer in the journey to making society in East London and beyond a fairer place.

Scope of role

As Communications, Marketing, and PR Manager, you will play a key role in raising Toynbee Hall’s profile, ensuring that our charitable work and commercial venue hire operations receive the recognition they deserve. This is a newly created role, designed to lead external communications, oversee PR and brand strategy, and develop impactful marketing campaigns that engage our audiences.
You will also line manage the Digital Engagement Officer, who will focus on digital communications, social media, and internal engagement. Together, you will drive our brand forward and ensure our work is heard by key stakeholders, supporters, and the wider public.
In conjunction with the CEO and the Senior Management team the manager is responsible for the communication workplan for Toynbee Hall. They are responsible for managing the marketing budget, and delivering the communications strategy.

• Support strategic objectives through delivery of the communications plan that reflects the needs of the services and organisational needs.
• Supporting the production of impact reports and annual reports.
• Facilitate and deliver our press and media approach in collaboration with CEO and SMT and the overall comms priorities.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Communications & PR

• Be the driving force behind Toynbee Hall’s public voice, shaping narratives that highlight our impact.
• Lead PR activity, securing media coverage and ensuring our work is heard at local and national levels.
• Develop and implement a communications strategy that raises awareness of Toynbee Hall’s charitable work and commercial venue hire.
• Build influential relationships with journalists, media outlets, and key stakeholders.
• Draft press releases, op-eds, and compelling stories that bring our mission to life.
• Act as brand guardian, ensuring consistent messaging and identity across all communications.

Marketing & Profile Raising

• Develop and execute creative marketing campaigns that amplify our impact and drive engagement.
• Oversee content creation for promotional materials, impact reports, and fundraising campaigns.
• Collaborate with fundraising teams to align communications with donor engagement efforts.
• Develop strategic partnerships to expand our reach and influence.
• Oversee event promotion and outreach efforts.

Digital & Social Media

• Oversee the Digital Engagement Officer in delivering bold and engaging digital campaigns.
• Ensure digital communications are innovative and drive audience engagement.
• Monitor analytics and performance data to refine communication strategies.
  Leadership & Team Development
• Line manage the Digital Engagement Officer, supporting their professional growth and development.
• Work collaboratively with the Fundraising and Communications team to align messaging and campaigns.
• Support the Senior Management Team with key internal and external communications

Please download the full Job Description for more details.

Our Benefits Package

We believe in supporting our employees with a well-rounded benefits package designed to enhance work-life balance, financial security, and overall well-being.

Annual Leave

• 25 days of annual leave, plus 3 additional days for our Christmas shutdown (on top of bank holidays).
• After 2 years: +3 extra days of leave.
• After 3 years: +1 additional day.
• After 5 years: A total of 30 days annual leave, plus the 3-day Christmas shutdown.

Pension

• Standard Life Pension Scheme – Employer contribution: 4%, Employee contribution: 5%

Additional Perks & Support

• Enhanced Sick Pay for peace of mind during illness
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave to support growing families
• Employee Eyecare Vouchers to support your vision health
• Employee Assistance Programme for free, confidential advice and support
• Mental Health First Aid to ensure workplace well-being
• Tenancy Deposit Scheme to help secure your home
• Interest-Free Season Ticket Loan for cost-effective commuting
• Cycle to Work Scheme to promote a healthier, greener way to travel
• Charity Mentoring Network to support professional development and networking

We’re committed to creating a supportive and rewarding work environment, because when our team thrives, we all succeed!

About Toynbee Hall

Based in the East End of London since 1884, Toynbee Hall is a charity working alongside people facing poverty, injustice, and inequality to build a fairer East London. We provide vital advice and support, working in partnership to tackle unfairness and ensure everyone has an equal chance to thrive.

We have recently launched a new strategic plan which reinforces that our purpose is to build a fairer future with an end to poverty, injustice and inequality.

We work towards this by:

• Addressing poverty and injustice through advice and support and influencing systemic change.
• Shifting power to people and communities affected by injustice and inequality.
• Collaborating to end poverty and build fairer systems and institutions. What we want to see in the world starts with our community and our organisation.

This means:

• Working together to build a thriving local community where people have the resources they need, feel their voices are heard and are optimistic about the future.
• Being a good employer, where people are treated fairly, feel engaged and empowered, and work together to achieve our shared vision.
• Acknowledging the role Toynbee Hall has historically played in civic society while recognising that our role now is to shift power, to be an effective partner, and to amplify voices that are less likely to be heard.

What we learn from our work in east London we use to inform and influence wider policy – working to influence change in structures, systems and policies.

SENIOR DATA SELECTIONS EXECUTIVE

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum

Reports to: Senior Marketing Data Manager

Department: Marketing, Fundraising and Engagement

Contract: 12 month fixed-term contract / internal secondment

Hours: 35 hours per week

Location: Stratford, London w/ high-flex (1 - 2 days per week in the office)

Closing date: Sunday 13 April 2025, 23:55

We may close this role earlier than stated if we receive a large amount of interest, therefore early application is encouraged to avoid disappointment.

Please note: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.

We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That's why we're looking for someone talented, someone who wants to develop their skills, someone like you.

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Senior Data Selections Executive. You'll be responsible for delivering a variety of supporter and organisation data for marketing campaigns, by selecting and segmenting the optimum audiences in Adobe Campaign, in order to deliver maximum campaign cost-effectiveness. You will support junior members and take responsibility for some of the day-to-day procedures ensuring the team deliver accurate data and within SLA's. Further to this, you'll work closely with your manager and marketing teams to improve processes and campaign automation.

What will I be doing?

• Managing and allocating the delivery of incoming briefs, overseeing the team's workload to deliver accurate data within SLAs

• Consulting regularly with campaign managers to ensure their segmentation needs are met, identifying opportunities to improve campaign performance through data selections

• Delivering data counts, selections and data extracts using Adobe Campaign and supervising delivery by junior members of the team

• Maintaining a thorough understanding of marketing strategy and advise campaign managers on data selections, ensuring that all groups of supporters are considered appropriately and that we are maximising the value of our contactable base

• Ensuring that all selections and administrative tasks are scheduled in line with the campaign planning schematic and that campaign activity is carried out in line with business rules

• Participating in projects or leading discrete project work and supporting other areas of Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement as and when required

• Mentoring junior members of the selections team, guiding and upskilling them to deliver on selections

• Collaborating with others to improve our ways of working and campaign automation

• Working closely with other members of the Data Portfolio and Product teams to ensure that all data is captured and held in an effective way to enable data selections to take place effectively.

What skills will I need?

• Knowledge and experience of Adobe Campaign or other Martech products to build campaign audiences

• Experience of creating database queries/workflows to select and segment data for marketing purposes

• Experience of managing own and others' workloads, meeting deadlines and effectively handling changing priorities

• Good team player with the ability to build effective working relationships and coach junior team members

• The ability to consult on and understand fundraising and marketing strategic business requirements

• Good communication skills combined with strong levels of interpersonal and negotiation skills

• Logical approach to solving complex problems with good attention to detail.

What will I gain?

Each and every one of our employees contributes to our progress and is supporting our work to beat cancer. We think that's impressive.

In return, we make sure you are supported by a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools, policies and processes to enable you to do your job well.

Our benefits package includes a substantial retirement plan, a generous and flexible leave allowance, discounts on anything from travel to technology, gym membership, and much more.

We don't forget people have lives outside of work too and so we actively encourage a flexible working culture.

Our work - from funding cutting-edge research to developing public policy - will change the world. It's exciting to be part of our team.

How do I apply?

We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly, and objectively.

Senior Inclusion Specialist

We are looking for a Senior Inclusion Specialist (term time + 3 weeks only) to join a team providing educational support to children and young people, their families, and local schools in the aftermath of the Grenfell tragedy.

Position: Senior Inclusion Specialist
Location: West London (office-based)
Salary: £57,072 - £64,623 per annum (£54,218 - £61,391 actual/pro-rata)
Hours: Full Time (36 hours per week)
Contract: Permanent (term time + 3 weeks only = 42 weeks)

Closing Date: 11.59pm on Monday 21st April 2025

The Role

The Senior Inclusion Specialist will play a crucial role in supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) who have been affected by the Grenfell tragedy. You will work directly with families, schools, alternative provisions, and local services to identify and address individual needs, ensuring that inclusive education practices are implemented effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a small team, including an Inclusion Specialist and Family Practitioner.
• Oversee complex SEN cases, guiding families through assessments, referrals, and support plans.
• Provide trauma-informed guidance, advising on how trauma impacts learning and behaviour.
• Work with schools and local authorities to design inclusive education strategies and improve SEN provision.
• Conduct baseline assessments and develop individual support plans for children and young people.
• Deliver training sessions to educators, parents, and carers on SEN best practices and trauma-informed teaching.
• Coordinate diagnostic assessments and liaise with external professionals, ensuring timely interventions.
• Advocate for families, ensuring young people receive the right support within the education system.
• Develop and oversee peer mentoring programs and small-group after-school learning sessions in English or Maths.
• Maintain accurate records and reports, tracking pupil progress and evaluating intervention outcomes.

About You

We recognise this is a unique role and therefore realise you may not have experience in every aspect of the person specification. We value enthusiasm, a willingness to learn and passion for building resilience within our community.  We therefore encourage you to apply if you feel you align with our vision and approach, even if your experience to date does not match all elements of the role.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with substantial SEN experience across multiple key stages.
• Experience working with children affected by trauma, separation, and loss.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding policies and the ability to respond to concerns.
• Experience managing teams and supporting professional development in SEN settings.
• Knowledge of education legislation and policies, including EHCP processes and the Children and Families Act 2014.
• An understanding of trauma informed and restorative practice alongside a willingness to learn more.
• Ability to design and deliver bespoke interventions for children with complex needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a strong ability to engage with diverse communities.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and training.

Ready to Make an Impact? Apply Now! Submit your CV and a supporting statement (maximum 2 sides A4) outlining how you meet the role requirements. Please ensure both documents are in one file.

About the Organisation

The Grenfell Education Hub will open later this year to serve those most affected by the Grenfell Tower tragedy. The hub will provide educational support to children and young people, their families, and local schools.

Following a consultation process in 2023 and 2024, the hub will bring together a team of professionals, including four specialist teachers, an Educational Psychologist, a Speech and Language Therapist, an Occupational Therapist, a Careers Coordinator, and a Family Support Worker. Their time will be split between direct work with children and families in the hub and supporting local schools. The hub’s objectives are to:

• Provide high-quality educational support to as many children and young people as possible.
• Build the skills and confidence of children, families, and education staff in local schools.
• Develop strong relationships with those most affected by the Grenfell Tower fire.
• Accurately assess its impact.

Diversity & Inclusion: The Grenfell Education Hub is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Other roles you may have experience in: SEN Specialist, Education Consultant, Inclusion Lead, Pastoral Support Officer, Trauma-Informed Educator, Education Coordinator, Teaching and Learning Lead, Behaviour Support Specialist.

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

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

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

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

Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility.

Due to the success of our delivery we are looking for Advocates to join our team in the Lanarkshire area. We are seeking applicants who have transferable skills, a willingness to learn and a desire to help those in need of support.

About us

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

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

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for Advocates to join and shape this service covering Lanarkshire  Your role will require you to travel to locations such as clients’ homes and within community settings across the area to meet with clients and professionals. You will be home based for administration; therefore, access to your own transportation and a suitable home internet connection is essential. 

About you

Desirably you will have some experience of working in advocacy, or providing welfare, supporting, or caring for Adults who have support needs, ideally for those with a variety of communication needs, mental ill health, physical health issues, or barriers to accessing support.

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

How will you make a difference?

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

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

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

Benefits 

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

5% employer pension & minimum 3% employee contribution 

Salary sacrifices pension scheme 

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

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

24/7 Employee Assistance programme 

Access to remote counselling service 

Paid Disability Leave 

Paid compassionate Leave 

Home Working Allowance  

Flexible working

Support with continuous professional development 

Access to Clifton Strengths Coaching for development  

Personal Development Plans 

How are staff supported to work remotely? 

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

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

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

Equality and Diversity

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

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

How to apply

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

Important Dates:

Closing date for applications; Midnight  on 11th April, however, VoiceAbility reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before this date.

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

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

Want to know more about VoiceAbility and the role?

Please visit the vacancy page on our website

We look forward to hearing from you.

Welcome to Ada! 

We are the UK’s top-performing National College for Digital Skills, shaping the next generation of digital pioneers. With campuses in central London and Manchester, we offer a high-achieving, positive learning environment where students are highly motivated, have excellent attendance, and demonstrate exemplary behaviour, allowing teachers to focus entirely on their subject specialism in disruption-free classrooms.

At Ada, we believe in breaking barriers and opening doors by connecting our students with the best of problem-solvers, creators, and innovators.

Main Responsibilities:

Review and develop our current attendance framework to ensure we are compliant and meeting the needs of all learners;

• Provide advice and guidance to staff on communication and follow-up of attendance and punctuality 
• Monitor and report on student attendance and punctuality on a weekly basis, reporting concerns to the Assistant Principal and Principal as appropriate
• Work collaboratively with students, parents and college leaders to create and track students’ individual attendance and/or punctuality plans
• Establish and maintain positive relationships and engagement with parents/carers
• Arrange Attendance Concern meetings with students/ parents and carers
• Line management responsibilities 

Pastoral and SEND

• Providing pastoral support, advice and guidance to students when requested or when a need is identified and to those students on Education Health Care Plans (EHCP)
• Report student concerns to the safeguarding lead, actively contributing to safeguarding at the college. 
• Work with teachers, senior leaders, local authorities and other relevant stakeholders to access all required documentation about students to ensure the College fully understands their personal, emotional, social and learning needs.
• Monitoring individual progression of all assigned students against agreed targets set by the curriculum, including taking action to support students who have attendance concerns, under‐performing or experiencing pastoral concerns
• Support the sixth form leadership team to address disciplinary issues, including participation in meetings and evidence gathering whilst ensuring that all relevant college staff are informed of agreed targeted actions in support of the student’s performance.
• Support the SEND specialist / SENDCo with annual reviews for students with Education Health Care Plans (EHCPs)
• Supporting the sixth form team leads during check-ins and team time
• Supporting and contributing to the Enrichment club provision at the college.
• Provide support to the sixth form team in delivering a successful induction on enrolment of new cohorts. 
• Organising and administering parents and carers meetings
• Providing support to the sixth form team on delivering the future programme, to secure the best possible destinations for all of our students

Administration and overall organisational support

• Ensure all support actions are recorded on the College’s appropriate central information systems
• Provide general administrative support for the sixth form team and wider college
• To support the organisation and delivery of themed events, including open evenings, activities and trips organised and managed by the sixth form team
• Provide support for the front of house / receptionist team, covering reception when needed.
• Provide administrative support for the recruitment of students at assessment centres.
• Provide administrative support to the sixth form team for those students who are in receipt of financial support.
• Provide first aid support, including liaising with or training to become a First Aider.
• Provide fire safety support, including liaising with or training to become a Fire Warden or Fire Marshall

Essential Experience

• Evidence of the Ada values: Creativity, Curiosity, Collaboration, Resilience and Rigour
• Experience working with young adults (14–24 years)
• Monitoring and reporting on student or employee progress
• Addressing and successfully challenging young people’s behaviour
• Establish and maintain positive relationships and engagement with young people, parents and carers and colleagues 

Desirable Experience:

• Experience supporting young people with personal and emotional well-being. i.e. Mental health
• Working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice
• Motivating and engaging a variety of young people. 
• Experience of supporting vulnerable or at-risk young people
• Coaching or mentoring experience

Personal Qualities, Aptitudes and Skills:

• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• A passion for supporting young people and their wellbeing
• Strong collaborative working skills
• High level of proficiency in the use of day-to-day IT systems
• Good workplace skills and experience such as written skills, teamwork, project management, communication
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• An interest in technology and the digital industry

Safeguarding

The successful candidate will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check when appointed to the post. References for shortlisted candidates will be requested prior to the interview day. 

 Equal opportunities

Ada. National College for Digital Skills recognises that equality of opportunity and the recognition and promotion of diversity are integral to its strengths. The following principles apply in respect of the College’s commitment to equality and diversity:

• To provide and promote equality of opportunity in all areas of its work and activity;
• To recognise and develop the diversity of skills and talent within its current and potential community;
• To ensure that all employees and prospective employees of the College are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential without receiving any unjustified discrimination or unfavourable treatment on grounds such as age, disability, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender reassignment, trans status, socio-economic status or any other irrelevant distinction;
• To provide and promote a positive working, learning, and social environment which is free from prejudice, discrimination and any forms of harassment, bullying or victimisation;
• To promote good relations between individuals from different groups.

Applicants with disabilities

Ada. National College for Digital Skills is keen to increase the number of disabled people it employs. We therefore encourage applications from individuals with a disability who are able to carry out the duties of the post. If you have special needs in relation to your application please the HR team.

Sponsorship

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role, so we can only accept applications from candidates who have the legal right to work and remain in the United Kingdom.

Closing Date: April 15th 2025 at 12.00pm

Good luck with your application.