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Are you passionate about driving measurable social and environmental change? GSG Impact is seeking a Monitoring and Evaluation Lead to transform our monitoring, evaluation, and learning systems and align them with our ambitious 2025 - 2028 strategy.

In this role, you’ll develop innovative tools, metrics, and processes to enhance accountability, inform decision-making, and amplify our global impact. Working closely with international stakeholders, you’ll redesign self-assessment frameworks, create dynamic dashboards, and deliver actionable insights that empower our team and partners worldwide.

What We’re Looking For:

 •  A strategic thinker with 7+ years of experience in monitoring and evaluation.

 •  Proven skills in designing MEL systems, data visualisation, and stakeholder engagement.

 •  Expertise in impact measurement frameworks, focusing on SDGs and global impact.

What We Offer:

 •  A remote, flexible 6-9 month contract (£45-55k pro-rata DOE).

 •  The opportunity to lead transformative projects with a global organisation.

Join a movement that’s creating impact economies and shaping a better future. Apply today to make a difference!

About Cord

Cord is an international charity working to make peace a reality where people don’t have the freedom to exercise their rights. We work to build the relationship between those in power and local communities. 

We believe that people flourish when all parts of society work together. Peaceful relationships make that possible. The simple act of talking begins a journey of growth which transforms mistrust, includes the excluded and turns adversaries into allies.

Cord operates in eight countries and implements programmes in the following areas:

• Empowering Women & Girls
• Accessing Fundamental Freedoms
• Climate & the Environment
• Economic Empowerment
• Supporting Stronger Societies

We are a small, committed team who love working together to make a huge impact. If you like the sound of us, then take a look at the recruitment pack and come and join our team!

About the Role

Are you someone who is passionate about seeing positive change in our world? Can you bring knowledge and creativity in designing innovative and effective peacebuilding programmes?

We are looking for someone to support our programmes and institutional fundraising with excellent writing skills, who is passionate about addressing the root causes of and inequalities caused by conflict. You will be someone passionate about the work Cord does and who can bring technical institutional funding expertise alongside peacebuilding knowledge to our small and committed team.

In this role you will lead the development of new programmes and institutional funding bids in line with Cord’s peacebuilding approach and 5 main programme areas. You will manage proposal submissions to Cord’s key donors such as the EU, US State Department, GIZ, SDC, UN Peacebuilding Fund etc. You will be working closely with country teams to design and write proposals based on strong project designs developed in partnership with our local partners.

The role will also operate at a strategic level by managing Cord’s relationships with key donors and shaping how Cord communicates about its programmes and the added-value that Cord brings.

If you like what you read and are passionate about real and lasting change, come and join us and be part of the Cord story.

About Us

The Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine (FFLM) is a Faculty of the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) and a registered charity established in 2005. Our mission is to advance education, knowledge, and good practice in forensic and legal medicine. We are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of competence and professional integrity in the field, working closely with professionals, policymakers, and organisations to promote tolerance, equity, and excellence.

The FFLM also houses the Institute for Addressing Strangulation (IFAS), reflecting our commitment to tackling key societal challenges and supporting professionals in this critical area.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the strategic and operational delivery of the FFLM’s aims and objectives. Reporting directly to the Board of Trustees and working closely with the President and senior officers, the CEO will play a pivotal role in driving the organisation forward, ensuring its long-term sustainability and impact.

The CEO will:

• Develop and execute a strategic vision for the FFLM, including 3–5-year plans to enhance our reputation and influence.
• Strengthen internal and external relationships with stakeholders, including professional bodies, government agencies, and policymakers.
• Oversee the organisation’s financial management, ensuring sound budgeting and sustainable income streams.
• Represent the FFLM publicly, managing media relations and acting as an ambassador for the organisation.
• Support and manage the FFLM’s office team and senior officers, fostering a culture of respect, inclusivity, and continuous improvement.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of a highly respected organisation at the forefront of forensic and legal medicine.

About You

The ideal candidate will be a strategic leader with excellent communication and organizational skills. You will have a strong understanding of the healthcare or forensic/legal sectors and be passionate about advancing education and professional standards.

Key Skills and Experience:

• Proven leadership experience, ideally within a charity, healthcare, or professional body.
• Strong networking and relationship-building abilities, with a track record of working effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent financial acumen, including budget management and income generation.
• Exceptional public speaking and media handling skills.
• Ability to manage and inspire a team, fostering collaboration and professional growth.
• Experience in developing and executing strategic plans.
• Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.

Freshwater Habitats Trust is the UK’s leading charity for all freshwaters. We are an evidence-based, conservation charity that works to protect UK and European freshwater wildlife through practical and innovative nature conservation projects. 

Data and evidence are vital in prioritising our work across the organisation and building the Freshwater Network. They are also vital when influencing external audiences to achieve our mission to reverse the decline in freshwater biodiversity. 

This is a new role in the organisation and reflects an urgent requirement to collate, organise and manage a large volume of research, survey and other data collected by Freshwater Habitats Trust over the last four decades, the potential of which is not currently being fully realised. 

It is critical that through the development of an organisational data strategy we can:

· Provide evidence of our research and advocacy.

· Showcase Freshwater Habitats Trust’s expertise.

· Facilitate effective teamwork within and between project and organisational teams.

· Enable efficient project delivery and public / partner engagement.

· Guide the strategic delivery of conservation projects through Important Freshwater Area analysis mapping and reporting.

The role will work closely with the strategic Research and Data Sub-Group of the Senior Management Team who are responsible for driving this work forwards.

This position requires a creative, dynamic and enthusiastic person who works well as part of a team whilst being self-motivated and ambitious. 

Closing Date: 7th February 2025

Interview Dates: 28th February 2025

At Gaddum, we treat everyone as individuals. We really get to know those we help, understanding their world to offer a range of support that’s right for them. Our promise of tailored support is made possible by our breadth and depth of knowledge, through our unwavering commitment to the local people of Greater Manchester.

Our experience listening to generation after generation, for nearly 200 years, has taught us the importance of considering not just the individual but also the relationships around them. Our innovative approach means we can not only build resilience but identify further risks and offer preventive support now and in the future. At Gaddum, we believe that by supporting individuals, we ultimately help support entire communities. Our aim is to empower and enhance the lives of people in Greater Manchester. We currently work in four Greater Manchester authorities, Manchester, Rochdale, Salford and Stockport.

Job Purpose

The postholder will be responsible for two key organisational areas:

- Practice Education to an allocation of student social workers: 80% of workload
- Support with induction planning and administrative tasks relevant to the student placement programme: 20% of workload

The postholder will be responsible for providing student social workers with effective, high-quality supervision and support throughout their practice placements and maintaining accurate records of student work undertaken to inform holistic assessments of students’ practice. This role will entail stakeholder engagement both with internal leaders and external partners. The role will involve maintaining close working relationships and crossover workstreams with the Business Support Team, Health & Safety systems, and compliance responsibilities.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Student Social Work Placements:
• Maintain relationships with key placement providers through provision of high-quality practice education,
• Practice Educate placements for their entirety at the charity,
• Write reports relating to the above.
• Support a continual and iterative induction process with support when inducting students to all relevant systems – utilising experts across the organisation to deliver elements of the package,
• Work in partnership with Business Support to implement appropriate systems relating to e-learning and hand over to line management during induction,
• Support the arranging of accounts, in partnership with the Business Support Team to enable new users access to the organisation’s systems.

The details contained in this job description, particularly the principal accountabilities, reflect the content of the job at the date the job description was prepared. It should be remembered, however, that it is inevitable that, over time, the nature of individual jobs will change; existing duties may be lost and other duties may be gained, without changing the general character of the duties, or the level of responsibility entailed. Consequently, this job description may be revised from time to time.

All staff are expected to work within all Gaddum policies and procedures.

Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of survivors of sexual violence? An exciting opportunity has arisen for an exceptional professional to lead Greater Manchester Rape Crisis.

The Board is seeking to appoint a new CEO to lead the organisation and to provide strategic direction for its staff, volunteers and supporters. You will have effective and comprehensive leadership, management and communication skills, with experience of leading high performing teams. You will be a confident communicator and ambassador for GMRC.

If you have a strong empathy with this area of work; if you value integrity, compassion and teamwork; if you want to work in an inclusive and nurturing environment; if you have a feminist understanding of sexual violence and knowledge of the causes and impact then this could be the next career challenge for you.

Closing Date: Friday 14th February 2025 at 12 noon

Hours: 35 per week with the possibility of hybrid working

Annual Salary: PO7-PO8 starting at £52,805 - £56,073

Interview dates: TBA

FIXED TERM CONTRACT FOR 12 MONTHS WITH POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION SUBJECT TO FUNDING

PLEASE NOTE this role is restricted to female applicants under the Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR), Schedule 9 (Work; Exceptions), Part 1 (Occupational Requirements), of the Equality Act (2010)

It is a policy of Greater Manchester Rape Crisis that ex-service users have a waiting period of six months before applying for any posts as a paid employee.

A rare and exciting opportunity to support the fundraising, strategic development and impact evaluation of a wide range of Charities in the UK, as part of a friendly and supportive consulting team.

Charity Fundraising Ltd provides a comprehensive range of fundraising, strategic consultancy and evaluation services to Charities and other not-for-profit organisations. Established in 2000, our services range from grant and contract bid writing and review, to developing fundraising strategies, developing M&E frameworks and undertaking project and programme evaluations. We also offer a range of strategic support, mentoring and training. We work with lots of amazing charities, both local and national, small and large, across the UK, covering themes such as: Homelessness; addiction; youth; community; disability; mental health; minoritised groups; medical conditions; heritage; environment and more.

We are seeking an exceptional fundraiser who can offer a strong track record of driving organisational growth in the voluntary sector. Multi-year experience in two or more of the following core service areas is essential:

• Achieving major grant funding from trusts, foundations, lottery distributors, public sector agencies or similar.
• Planning and developing successful fundraising strategies and action plans.
• Undertaking voluntary sector project evaluations / developing M&E frameworks.
• Planning and developing successful contract tender submissions.

The role is varied and interesting - managing a portfolio of clients and supporting them directly or strategically with their fundraising, impact evaluation and organisational development. Our consultants are all employees and we work closely together as a supportive team, sharing and developing skills and knowledge. We anticipate the appointee may not hold experience across all core areas of our services. We will enable the appointee to focus on projects that play to their strengths and experience and provide further support and training as necessary.

Based from home (must be UK resident), with ad hoc client and team meetings/socials (all travel paid), mostly within England. All IT equipment provided. Full-time or part-time (minimum 0.8 FTE - 28 hrs).

Benefits include: 24 days paid annual leave (pro rata), 4% employers pension contribution, potential cash / annual leave bonus, CPD budget and paid CPD time + lots of opportunity to learn from our experienced consultant team.

Please note that applications will only be considered where the screening questions are fully completed.

Here's what some of our team say about working for Charity Fundraising Ltd:

"I don’t think I have ever worked with such a nice bunch of people, everyone has been very welcoming, supportive and just all round lovely" 

"I really enjoy working for CF because I get to work independently with a diverse range of interesting clients, and am also part of a great, supportive team - best of all worlds!"

“Supportive and fun team; and great to learn new ideas from others fundraising skills, knowledge and expertise”

"I love being part of such a passionate, professional team and who prides itself on building close working relationships with each other and with our clients."

Around 13,000 people have Parkinson’s in Scotland, with the condition affecting many thousands of friends and family members.  Parkinson’s is a currently incurable, degenerative neurological condition. People living with Parkinson's need and value the information, services and opportunities Parkinson’s UK provides, delivered by committed and skilled colleagues, volunteers and partners. Following an investment of £1.5 million into our community work we have the opportunity to build on the quality and reach of our community services across Scotland and the rest of the UK.

About the role

You’ll manage, coach and develop a team of eight home based Parkinson’s Local Advisers (PLAs) to deliver a high standard of service across Scotland.  You’ll ensure that the team is supported in meeting service demand which will include more complex casework, covering gaps, or supporting new/inexperienced colleagues.

You’ll work with colleagues across the wider Parkinson’s UK Scotland team to support the delivery of local priorities to reach and support more people affected by Parkinson’s. 

What you’ll do: 

• Lead a team of Parkinson’s Local Advisers to deliver a professional service that gives accurate, tailored information and support based on needs in line with optimal service practice
• Ensure quality service standards are met, including assessing needs, advocacy, information and support given and referrals
• Provide support and guidance to your team of advisers, including on complex casework and safeguarding cases. Occasional need to pick up direct casework at busy times/absences etc.
• Ensure appropriate staffing cover and support other teams as required

What you’ll bring: 

• Experience of managing, coaching, developing, and motivating a dispersed staff team, including workload distribution and prioritisation 
• Ability to implement reflective practice principles 
• Commitment to working principles  that empower people who use our services 
• Experience of providing health and social care information services 
• Experience of delivering a multi channel service effectively

You must live in Scotland or have plans to do so in order to carry out this role. 

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

Please apply by sending us your CV, together with supporting statements. The supporting statement should fully demonstrate how you meet all the criteria as stated in the "What you'll bring" section of the role description. Please detail how you meet each of these in your application.

Interviews for the role will be held virtually on the 6th February

The successful candidate will be required to: 

• live in the area specified, and be able to travel freely and flexibly throughout the area and occasionally further afield without reliance on public transport
• provide their own broadband service, have a confidential home space in which to work and with a minimum download speed of 2Mb 

This role will require a Disclosure Scotland check. You’ll be required to apply for one; refusal to do so will result in the offer being withdrawn.

Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

Salary: £41,503 - £50,632 per annum
Location: Flexible (Remote or Office-Based with occasional travel)
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Closing Date: 16th January 2024

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior New Partnerships Manager to lead the acquisition of high-value partnerships and contribute to the development of a robust corporate fundraising strategy.

The successful candidate will focus on securing Charity of the Year partnerships valued between £400k and £10m. They will also oversee the work of a New Partnerships Manager managing a pipeline of opportunities worth £150k to £400k. This role involves engaging with senior corporate stakeholders across various sectors to develop innovative and meaningful partnerships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain a pipeline of high-value prospects, cultivating relationships with senior corporate contacts.
• Develop compelling partnership propositions aligned with organisational objectives.
• Contribute to achieving ambitious income targets through strategic planning and targeted business development efforts.
• Oversee the delivery of impactful Charity of the Year applications and pitches.
• Line manage and mentor a New Partnerships Manager, supporting their professional development.

Person Specification:

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience in securing new partnerships and income through high-value relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to deliver persuasive pitches and presentations.
• A target-driven and proactive approach, with strong organisational skills.
• Line management experience, which would be advantageous but not essential.

This role offers the opportunity to join a passionate and collaborative team, contributing to impactful partnerships that drive meaningful change.

Applications should include a CV and supporting statement submitted by 16th January 2024.

If you would like to receive a full job description for this role with details on how to apply, please contact Hannah Laking at Harris Hill.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK, we want to reach as many people as possible so we can improve life for everyone affected by Parkinson’s. We are looking for people to join our network, make genuine connections, and be part of a larger team that works together to support the Parkinson’s community. 

About the role 

You'll be a key part of the Community Fundraising leadership team in bringing our fresh strategy to life. Creating a one team ethos and an expert in identifying and securing new community relationships and income opportunities for the wider team. Working seamlessly with the Central team and colleagues across the charity.

As part of your role you will ensure that the Community Fundraising team are proactive in their approach and generate a sustainable pipeline of income. Alongside the excellent engagement and stewardship of supporters. You’ll provide direction, decision-making and proactively work towards the achievement of shared organisational and fundraising objectives.

What you’ll do:

• Develop and bring the strategy into reality. Bringing the external factors and sector knowledge in, to further shape our fundraising approach.
• Contribute to establishing and securing new income opportunities across the core community audiences to ensure we achieve our key KPI’s.
• Lead, support, motivate and inspire a high performing team of Community Fundraisers to achieve challenging annual income targets, maximise local support and provide exceptional supporter stewardship. To ensure a strong ongoing pipeline of support.
• Take the lead on specific priorities within the Community Fundraising strategy, to deliver improvements to processes, spot trends for new fundraising concepts and ensure exceptional standards of fundraising support and experience.

What you’ll bring:

• Demonstrable fundraising experience ideally within community, corporate or events fundraising. 
• Experience of line management, developing and motivating a geographically dispersed team.
• Ability to translate operational fundraising plans from a fundraising strategy, monitoring and assessing performance, including budgets and forecasting. 
• Experience of working with high profile volunteers and supporters to increase support and deal with challenging issues 

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

Please apply by sending us your CV and a detailed supporting statement to show how you match what we’re looking for, as outlined in the "What you'll bring" section of the job description.

Interviews will be held in w/c 3rd February 2025. 

As well as flexible working hours, this role is offered on a flexible contract giving you the opportunity to also work from home, on an agreed working pattern. 

We are committed to working with the principles of fairness and equality. All of our applications are anonymous until the interview stage, and we welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We actively encourage people with Parkinson's to apply.

Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

We are looking for an experienced Regional Development Coordinator, to lead the coordination and management of all aspects of the StreetDoctors operations within the Northern Region (North West, North East and Yorkshire), and to ensure our programmes are fit for the future.

We are an award-winning national charity which trains over 12,000 young people affected by street violence each year in emergency first-aid through a team of 350 healthcare volunteers and youth workers. We empower young people with the skills to become part of the solution to violence by developing the skills and confidence to save lives and increasing their understanding of the medical and psychological consequences of violence.

As the StreetDoctors lead for the Region, you will provide leadership in partnership development, volunteer management, the delivery of training and maintaining quality standards.

The key areas of focus include:

• To create, develop and maintain partnerships with a range of organisations including, funders, commissioners, community organisations, criminal justice organisations, education providers and youth organisations.
• To develop and manage engaged volunteers and youth workers and ensure their expectations are aligned to the organisation's objectives and provide the best volunteering experience possible.
• To ensure the quantity and quality of training sessions and projects meet the required targets and new opportunities are maximised.

At StreetDoctors we believe diversity supports innovation and creativity. We are committed to equality of opportunity, being inclusive, and being representative of the people we are here to support. We would therefore encourage applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds.

Are you passionate about teamwork, innovation, and driving positive change? At The King’s Trust, we’re looking for an Assistant Finance Business Partner to join our collaborative Business Partnering team to help us empower young people across the UK.

Your Role in Our Mission:

• Partner with senior stakeholders to shape, develop, and implement impactful business strategies.
• Advise, challenge, and connect with leaders, embedding yourself as a key member of their teams.
• Champion commercial thinking, providing analysis, insight, options, and scenarios that influence key business decisions.
• Lead performance management, from forecasting to budgeting and business planning.
• Support the wider team to deliver exceptional business partnering for our Delivery and Fundraising directorates.

What You’ll Bring:

• Proactivity, enthusiasm, and a drive for collaboration.
• Experience in a finance partnering environment, ideally part-qualified or qualified by experience.
• Strong communication skills to engage both finance and non-finance stakeholders.

Why Join The King's Trust?
Here, you’re part of a supportive, purpose-driven community where your ideas and insights make a real difference. Working together, we transform young people’s futures—and grow as professionals and people.

Perks for working at The Trust! 

• Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year 
• Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
• You can volunteer for and/or attend events – music festivals, The King's Trust Awards, active events etc. 
• In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role 
• Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas. 
• Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). 
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave. 
• Interest-free season ticket loans 
• The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme 
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary) 

Equal Opportunities 

Here at The King's Trust, we're committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion and sex. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives. 

We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation and sector, such as candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.  

We’re a Stonewall Diversity Champion and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by PT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), PT GEN (Gender Equality Network), PT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and Pulse (LGBTQIA+ Network). 

Safeguarding 

The King's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants. 

Are you a dynamic individual and a strategic thinker with a strong understanding and experience of financial management and business operations within the voluntary / charity sector? We are seeking a Finance and Business Manager to join our team and provide leadership in financial planning, analysis, and reporting. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing all financial activities, developing budgets, and monitoring financial performance to ensure the overall success of the organisation. This is a great opportunity for to make a positive impact during an exciting period of growth.

About Us:

Established in 2015, Can-Survive UK (CSUK) is an award winning small to medium sized charity providing culturally appropriate support and information primarily however not exclusively for African and Caribbean people diagnosed or living with cancer. You will work alongside passionate staff and volunteers who are keen to make a difference to those affected by cancer.

About the role:

Overall job purpose:

• Manage all finance systems and processes including payroll, pensions, and insurance.

• Manage on the strategic Business functions across the organisation and provide strategic support to the Board of Trustees, CEO and the Senior Management Team

• Financial Records Maintenance

• Monthly Reporting and Budgeting

• Financial administration, banking and payments:

• Year-End Reporting

• Governance and strategic finance

• Staff Management

You will report to the Treasurer and Chief Executive Officer, and working closely with our Senior Management Team, external accountants and key stakeholders.

We offer

 • Flexible working (subject to the needs of the organisation)

• 25 days annual leave (pro-rata) exclusive of bank holidays

• Birthday leave (after 12 months of continuous service)

• Pension scheme (3% match contribution)

• Training and development opportunities

• Free car parking

You must have the right to live and work in the UK

Post is subject to a DBS Check

We are excited to announce that we are looking for a motivated and compassionate veteran with experience in addiction recovery, mental health services or veteran welfare to help us expand and develop the SMART Veterans Programme in Scotland. We will be actively interviewing for this role as suitable candidates come forward, so we reserve the right to stop accepting applications earlier than the stated deadline.

You need to have experience of working with vulnerable people, or in supporting the welfare of individuals, ideally military personnel or veterans. Facilitation of meetings, training and group sessions is essential as is your knowledge of the needs veterans have when they leave service. You should have knowledge of best practice in facilitation and possess good presentation skills. Knowledge of what addiction recovery is and how recovery programmes work is important with knowledge of the SMART Recovery 4-point Programme being highly beneficial.

We accept applications from individuals who have lived experience of addiction either directly or through family and friends, and be able to demonstrate living a balanced life. You need to demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills, be able to motivate yourself and others and manage your time efficiently. Self-motivation is crucial as this is a home-based role with lots of virtual meetings. We will also consider a secondment from existing employment elsewhere.

Experience working with or being a volunteer is essential and experience of delivering training would equip you well for the role. The ability to support people with adverse lived experiences in a grounded manner and be able to provide support within professional boundaries is very important. Giving and receiving feedback, gathering data and other evidence to inform service development, and exercising reflective practice are all essential attributes.

The role is home-based, and you will be provided with all office equipment and a travel budget as needed. In order to manage your time and travel effectively you will need to be comfortable forming and developing relationships online, attending and hosting meetings via zoom or MS Teams (this is both business meetings with partner organisations and mutual aid recovery meetings). You will be required to conduct national travel and occasional overnight stays, visiting SMART meetings and facilitators in your area delivering a package of support to facilitators and our partners, helping the charity to grow by helping to generate new business. There are also team development residental trips away with the SMART team every year.

In addition, you will contribute to the global development of SMART Recovery via veteran orientated projects identified by SMART Recovery International. It is essential that you can travel and work flexibly to meet the needs of the role.