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Barnet Mencap is a charity based in Finchley that provides support and runs a multitude of projects for people with learning disabilities and/or Autism. We are dynamic, enthusiastic, diverse, and committed to equal opportunities and the safeguarding of children and adults at risk. 

There is currently a vacancy within our Children’s Team for someone with experience working with families of children or young people with disabilities and who has strong interpersonal and communication skills. Please view the Job Description and Person Specification for a better idea of what the role entails and what we’re looking for.

The successful candidate will have the ability to:

· empathise with parents/carers of children or young people with disabilities

· effectively facilitate group discussions

· prepare reports and provide monitoring evidence

· objectively assess and respond to parents’ needs

· knowledge of current legislation relevant to working with children with disabilities

The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with Section 115 of The Police Act 1997.

We are recruiting a new Public Affairs Manager to develop and lead our public affairs work at ARUK. The Public Affairs Manager will report to the Senior Public Affairs and Campaigns Manager.

In this role you will be joining a friendly and fast-moving Policy and Public Affairs team, with the scope to grow both the function and your role within ARUK. You will work closely with colleagues across the organisation to drive influence and impact with policy-makers in government, parliament and the wider political arena to make a difference for people affected by dementia and their families.

You will play a key role in a creative and dynamic team and will take initiative to work on projects and initiatives that maximise our impact with key decision makers. The role may include work in London and elsewhere in the UK.

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

Public Affairs

· Supervise a programme of parliamentary engagement for the organisation.

· Ensure ARUK has a meaningful role in shaping future legislation on dementia, healthcare and scientific research.

· Lead responses and briefings on key legislation and guidance, including proposed drafting of amendments where appropriate.

· Take a leading role in our government relations work including building and maintain relationships with key government stakeholders including Ministers, SPADs and civil servants.

· Co-ordinate parliamentary briefs, develop submissions for parliamentary questions, Select Committees and other opportunities presented through the parliamentary system.

· Work with campaigns, communications and brand colleagues to build our reach and engagement with key audiences ensuring we are using a range of channels to influence our key audiences.

· Ensure our public affairs work reflects the needs and aspirations of people living with dementia and identify opportunities to involve our supporters in our political influencing work.

· Work with team to develop and implement Public Affairs products, processes and ways of working to maximise impact and efficiency.

· Ensure the Public Affairs team is delivering timely monitoring and successfully identifying, creating and leveraging parliamentary opportunities and securing influencing opportunities to achieve policy change.

· Ensure appropriate system of tracking engagement is in place and ensure the Public affairs Team are updating it regularly.

· Provide regular updates and advice to the team, senior staff and wider organisation so they are up to date on our advocacy, engagement with key stakeholders and wider changes in the environment.

· Ensure regular evaluation of our engagement and a constructive approach is taken to how we learn and improve.

Influencing

· Work with the Senior Public Affairs and Campaigns Manager to implement and further develop ARUK’s external affairs strategy, working with policy colleagues to ensure an aligned public affairs function that delivers on our influencing goals.

· Work with wider department to devise and deliver influencing plans for priority areas, ensuring PA involvement in strategy development from the outset.

Stakeholder management

· Work across the organisation to develop stakeholder management processes and mechanisms that help us to manage and derive insights from key organisational relationships.

· Play a key role in developing ARUK's influencing stakeholder contact programme and identifying opportunities and strategies to improve engagement.

· Build effective personal relationships with other organisations, political parties, parliamentarians and their offices across both Houses and relevant Government departments.

· Ensure the team are effectively managing relationships and tracking stakeholder information, and key stakeholders are informed of relevant media stories, reports and consultation responses etc.

· Identify opportunities to partner with other organisations in order to maximise our impact as an organisation.

· Deliver expert political insight and sense making to help the team and wider organisation navigate the external environment.

· Represent ARUK at parliamentary and other events and conferences, potentially including national party conferences.

· Co-ordinate and attend meetings with parliamentarians and stakeholders alongside senior staff and to provide briefings for staff.

Management Responsibilities

· Oversee the work of two public affairs officers and contribute to their learning and development.

· Provide guidance, coaching and support to wider team development as required.

· Ensure effective prioritisation and allocation of our resources in order to maximise the impact of our political influencing work

 

What we are looking for:

· Expert understanding of Public Affairs best practice

· Expert understanding of government, parliament and the wider political environment

· Sound political instincts

· Good knowledge of parliamentary procedure

· Good knowledge of Word, Excel and outlook

· Experience of building relationships with influencers or supporters

· Experience of delivering consultation responses and working with government teams to embed ideas

· Ability to manage a large programme of work

· Ability to manage people

· Ability to write professionally, with an ability to adapt communications for different audiences

· Ability to prioritise and manage the work of a team in accordance with key priorities.

· Excellent personal communication skills, with the ability to communicate with people at all levels face to face and digitally

· Ability to work with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail

· Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload

· Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills

· Professional and hard-working team player

· Outgoing, enthusiastic and able to remain calm under pressure

· Strategic thinker with a focus on impact

· Outward looking, taking an interest in people

Additional Information:

Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.

Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals.  This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.

Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. 

Salary: Circa £44,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.

The closing date for applications is the 13th April 2025, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.  We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.  Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.

As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website. 

How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.

About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure.  Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope. 

There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure. 

In 2024, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement. This is the second consecutive time; we have been awarded a Best Companies 3-star accreditation.

We were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:

· 18th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.

· 10th in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.

· 2nd in the 30 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.

In addition, we were also shortlisted for a special award recognising the work undertaken on reducing our environmental impact.

In 2021, we were awarded the HR Management award by The Charity Times for our Wellbeing initiatives throughout the pandemic.

In 2020, we demonstrated our commitment to changing the way we think and act about mental health in the workplace and signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge. 

ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference. 

To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK

NIDAS CAPVA IDVA

Child & Adolescent to Parent Violence and Abuse, Independent Domestic Violence Advisor

Hours: 37 per week

Location: MASH Norwich

Salary: £26,010 pro rata

Fixed Term Contract 31st March 2026

NIDAS is a domestic abuse support service for those assessed to be at high or medium risk of harm. We also offer dedicated support for Children and Young People whose parent/carer is accessing the service, recovery programmes, coordinated multi-agency support, court support, a Domestic Abuse Champion network, and training for professionals, across Norfolk.

Leeway Domestic Violence & Abuse Services is recruiting for NIDAS, and terms and conditions may vary. Further information will be available at interview stage. Applicants will be reviewed as and when applications are received, and we reserve the right to withdraw the vacancies if a role is successfully recruited.  

Leeway was established in 1974 with the help of a £200 start-up grant from Norwich City Council. Over the past four decades the charity has grown from those humble beginnings and we now have nine safe houses and a team of more than 100 people providing advice, support and information to any adult or child experiencing domestic abuse in Norfolk and Suffolk.

Benefits include: 

• 6% pension contribution
• Training and continuous professional development
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• 6 weeks paid sick leave (after completion of probation)
• Paid 30 minute lunch
• 24 hour telephone counselling service
• Clinical supervision 
• Staff reward ½ day, staff prize draws, gift vouchers
• Salary advance and loan schemes.

Please see attached job description for further information around the role. 

ROLE PURPOSE

This role provides vital administrative support to the fundraising team, handling a range of tasks from donation processing and data management to coordinating team schedules and managing the giving inbox. The Fundraising Assistant plays a key role in ensuring smooth daily operations through effective record-keeping, accurate processing of cash and card donations, and organising essential materials and resources.

Additionally, this position serves as a first point of contact for donors and supporters, delivering a warm and welcoming experience for all who call or visit the Welcome Office.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT

• Donation Processing: Process and log all donations, including cash, card payments, and online donations. Ensure accurate coding and logging of donation information, especially during seasonal appeals, and support backlog processing as needed.
• Email and Inbox Management: Respond to emails in the giving inbox, directing queries appropriately and maintaining organised records of communication.
• Cash Handling and Banking: Arrange and oversee regular cash collections, maintain records in the safe, and support regular cash counting and banking to ensure accurate and secure handling of donations.
• Scheduling and Coordination: Support team scheduling needs, including coordinating departmental meetings, agendas, and any follow-up actions. Assist with booking and organising events as needed.
• General Office Support: Manage the distribution of collection tins and buckets, assist with inventory and stock checks for fundraising materials, and ensure an organised work environment for all fundraising resources.
• Additional Administrative Duties: Perform a variety of other administrative tasks to support the wider fundraising team, including preparing reports, maintaining organised files, and supporting volunteer coordination when required.

SUPPORTER ENGAGEMENT

• Act as the first point of contact for all donor enquiries through phone, email, and in person interactions, ensuring a positive and engaging experience for all supporters.
• Process donations made in person, over the phone, and through other direct channels, and assist with maintaining a timely and personalised thank-you process for supporters.
• Help ensure that donors and supporters receive the necessary materials and information for a successful and enjoyable engagement with the charity. SGHC – Role Profile Page 2 of 3

TEAM COLLABORATION

• Provide front desk coverage, welcoming visitors and donors at the Welcome Office and serving as a friendly and helpful representative of the organisation.
• Work collaboratively with the fundraising and wider team to support ongoing needs, assisting with tasks across departments as needed to ensure smooth operations.
• Support team members with ad hoc projects, activities, and any high-priority tasks to contribute to overall team objectives.
• Any other duties as required by the needs of the organisation

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hours: This is a part-time role of 22.5 hours per week. While the role is fully office-based, there is flexibility in how these hours can be scheduled, and they may be spread across 3, 4, or 5 days depending on preference.

Location: This role is based in the Welcome Office, at St George’s Hospital, Tooting where the Fundraising Assistant will serve as a front-facing representative for the organisation

The British Heart Foundation (BHF) is looking for an exceptional Learning & Development (L&D) professional to join the Talent & Organisational Development Team for a 6-month fixed-term contract as a Future Skills Lead to take on a pivotal role in shaping the future of skills at our organisation. 

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the development stream of a critical project that will position BHF as a truly skills-powered organisation.

As the Future Skills Lead, you will play a central role in designing, implementing, and embedding a cutting-edge future skills curriculum. Your work will empower our people to thrive in an ever-evolving landscape by fostering essential skills like data literacy and digital confidence.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the design and delivery of a blended learning curriculum.
• Improving categorisation of skills and navigation of relevant content within Workday.
• Fostering a culture of continuous development.
• Creating and delivering an internal campaign to engage colleagues in their development of Future Skills.
• Working with key partners aligned with the future skills strategy.
• Ensuring a seamless integration of the skills framework into everyday learning experiences.
• Embedding future skills into our early careers and apprenticeship programmes.
• Integrating effective evaluation into learning design.

About you

We are looking for someone with a strong background in Learning & Development and a proven track record of leading and designing impactful L&D projects. You’ll have hands-on experience with digital learning and Learning Management Systems (e.g. Workday) and be able to utilise them for effective blended learning approaches. Experience working in cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions is essential.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• L&D experience, designing and delivering innovative learning solutions.
• Strategic leadership skills to implement large-scale learning strategies.
• An understanding of data literacy and digital confidence.
• Proven project management experience, managing complex projects and resources.
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent communication skills for internal campaigns and presentations.
• An analytical mind, able to evaluate learning programs and make data-driven decisions.

Working arrangements

Please note this is a 6 month fixed term contract. This is a blended role, where your work will be dual located between your home and our London office (NW1 7AW).

Interview process 

1st stage interviews are due to take place Wed 30th April via Teams. 2nd stage will be on Thurs 8th May in our London office.

How to apply

It’s quick and easy to apply for a role at the BHF. Just click on the apply button below to be redirected to our career site. 

Senior Nurse / Paramedic (Community Palliative Response Team) 

Location: Watford and South West Herts - Rennie Grove Peace  

Salary:  £37,338 - £44,962 per annum (pro rata) - Rennie Grove Peace Band 6 

Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week (part-time hours considered) 

Closing Date: 14 April 2025 at 12 noon

Interview Date: 10 April 2025 onwards

Are you enthusiastic, proactive and passionate about palliative care? Then come and join our friendly, dedicated team at Rennie Grove and Peace Hospice Care in Watford! We are recruiting people with a passion for individualised holistic care, the ability to work both autonomously and together within our developing multidisciplinary team and who have excellent communication skills. You will join us in an exciting, challenging and fast-paced community environment. 

Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care services are provided 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The post holder will be required to work across shifts covering 7am-10pm. Although based in the community, post holders may occasionally be required to work in other Rennie grove Peace Care settings in order to ensure adequate staffing levels and to gain experience of the wider hospice delivery of care (e.g. Inpatient Unit and Starlight). 

The main duties of the role include: 

• Proactively contributing to the delivery of high quality safe evidence based care. 

• Delivering high quality Specialist Palliative and End of Life nursing care as part of the In- Patient Unit multidisciplinary team. 

• Leading on and coordinate assessment, planning and evaluation of individualised patient centred care. Ensuring a holistic approach that is sensitive and responsive to the patients ever changing needs. 

• Being responsible for the coordination and smooth running of a shift and visits ensuring it is well organised. 

• As a member of the wider Rennie Grove and Peace Hospice Care staff, sign up and demonstrate delivery of the organisational agreed mission, vision and values. 

ARE YOU READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?  Click ‘Apply Now'... 

If successful, you'll join on the first working Monday of the month so we can best support you with our structured induction programme.    

Applications will be reviewed and invited to interview as received. We reserve the right to close the advert at any time, therefore we encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible.  

Our commitment to Equality and Diversity  

At Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care we strive to continuously demonstrate our values. These values are embedded in our recruitment and selection process and we are fully committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in both our workforce and within our culture.

Could you bring the problem solving skills and inspiring approach needed to a vital rapid response service for women experiencing homelessness in Bristol?

We are looking for someone to join the Respite Rooms as a Project Worker. 

Managed in partnership by St Mungo’s and Next Link on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG), the Respite Rooms is a 12 month pilot offering short stay temporary accommodation, providing a specialist gender and trauma informed service for women with complex needs fleeing or at risk of domestic and/or gender-based violence. 

In the role of Project Worker you will work as part of a dedicated team to provide a safe, high quality, positive and inclusive service to women with multiple support needs, who have also experienced domestic violence and VAWG (Violence Against Women and Girls).

You will carry out comprehensive client assessments; providing clients with personalised case management support to help connect them into specialist external services, ensuring a housing pathway so the women can be rapidly and safely rehoused.

You will work on the weekly shift rota that includes some evenings, weekends. In some of these role’s staff can claim an additional 20% pay premium for hours worked between 8pm and 8am Monday to Friday, and all hours worked on Saturday and Sunday.

About you 

We are looking for enthusiastic people with experience of working with vulnerable people and an understanding of the needs of women experiencing homelessness. If you have good communication and listening skills, patience and resilience we will provide you with the knowledge and training you need to work with clients in a holistic and person-centred way. You should also demonstrate:

• An interest in developing own learning around current DV and VAWG related issues, housing legislation, welfare benefit, and other matters relevant supporting positive outcomes for our clients.
• Good networking skills, able to build effective working relationships and liaise with a number of internal and external partners agencies to achieve effective outcomes.

*For posts in our Women’s service for genuine occupational requirement reasons we are looking to appoint a female only for these posts (exemption under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9). 

How to apply

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.

To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.

Closing date: 10 am on 16 April 2025

Interview and assessments on: 1-2 May 2025  

We are working hard to create a diverse and fully inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and we welcome applications from all under-represented groups.  

What we offer

• Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
• A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
• Great Pay and Other Benefits

Citizen’s Advice is a leading advocate for change, offering free, confidential and impartial advice to people across England and Wales. For 85 years,  Citizens Advice has been helping to shape a society that’s fairer for everyone by working on issues that affect the whole of society. Nationally, the Citizens Advice helped 2.66 million people during 2022-2023. Here at Staffordshire North, we offer various services providing advice on debt, immigration, benefits, consumer and energy.

Purpose of the job:

The post-holder will work within a well-established Money Advice Team to provide Technical Supervision to a team of debt advisers. They may on occasion be expected to provide debt advice and casework themselves, assisting clients to achieve the best outcome for their circumstances.

They will regularly assess client case files against the Quality Standards, providing constructive feedback to advisers to ensure that high levels of quality are maintained.

The post-holder will work with their colleagues to achieve the team’s objectives.

Flexibility is a key characteristic of all our posts and the post-holder may be asked to carry out other tasks consistent with the grade from time to time.

Essential Criteria:

The successful applicant must meet the following criteria:

1. A minimum of 2 years (full-time) or 3 years (part-time) experience of providing debt advice and conducting casework.
   
   
2. Hold a MaPS accredited or other relevant qualification in debt advice or are willing to work towards this.
   
   
3. Experience of supporting and developing other advisers within a team.
   
   
4. A proven commitment to their own Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

Benefits:

• Generous annual leave
• Birthday leave (after 3 months service)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employer funded Cash Health Plan
• Wellbeing rewards
• Bus pass scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free tea and coffee
• Company pension

Job Title: Perinatal Support & Assessment Coordinator

Salary: £28,000

Hours per week: 35 hours

Contract: Fixed Term until 31 March 2026 (extension subject to funding)

Location: Newham office based (with some hybrid working)

Benefits: NCT membership with access to exclusive benefits, pension scheme, 30 days annual leave plus 8 bank and public holiday.

About us

NCT is a charity with a clear mission: to support people as they become parents, through pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood.

With a 65-year history of transformative change, we are a vibrant community of volunteers, practitioners, peer supporters, members and advocates. We are the largest parenting charity in the country and over the decades we’ve supported millions of people on their unique journey into parenthood. 

While many know us for our antenatal classes, we also do much more. We campaign on issues that matter to parents, provide infant feeding support, and run thousands of free community events and activities led by our amazing volunteers. We also support families facing challenges like social isolation, feeding difficulties, and poor mental health. We offer support in communities, in hospitals and online.

 NCT is committed to social justice and equity. We are dedicated to being an anti-racist charity and believe that inclusion is everyone's responsibility. Being there for every parent requires bold action to challenge inequalities. By creating inclusive spaces and services that are built on collaboration and trust, we welcome and celebrate diversity and strive to meet the needs of the pregnant women, new parents, families and communities that we serve.

As the world changes and new challenges are thrown up for parents, our charity must change too. Join us now and be part of this journey, and ensure that every parent feels connected, confident and safe.

About the role

This post will work as part of a community partnership programme, a small team providing accessible and bespoke perinatal care including, antenatal education, postnatal sessions, peer support, counselling and practical support to women from low-income migrant marginalised backgrounds. The role will provide non-judgmental, compassionate and trauma-informed care to women accessing the service and provide an initial assessment of needs and regular reviews. This role will coordinate inclusive and sensitive evaluation and data collection methods to evidence service impact and work collaboratively with stakeholders and researchers to enable women to participate in opportunities to share their maternity experience.

To be successful in this role you will have:

· Experience of supporting or working with marginalised or vulnerable groups and understanding the barriers they face to accessing support and an awareness of ways in overcoming them 

· Knowledge and experience working or volunteering with women and birthing people during pregnancy and early years 

· Experience working within a relevant sector e.g., maternity, children’s services, homelessness, women’s services, mental health, supporting asylum and refugee families 

· Strong commitment to improve equity and equality in maternity care

· Ability to handle challenging situations and behavior with a calm, flexible and confident approach to reach a positive resolution 

· Experience in evidencing impact, using inclusive approaches of evaluation and data collection

· Able to work reflectively, developing an awareness of your own and others’ relational styles and responses, and any judgements, biases or assumptions that may impact upon your work. 

What we offer

We are taking positive action to increase diversity throughout our organisation, at all levels, and to nurture a culture of inclusion for all our people and the parents and families that we support.

We are committed to zero discrimination both internally and externally regardless of visible or invisible difference such as sex, sexual orientation, age, race, ethnicity, disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, religion or belief, gender identity, economic class, marital/civil partnership, family status including single parents, socio-economic background and pregnancy and maternity.We provide reasonable adjustments and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. 

We welcome and actively encourage applications from all candidates including those from under-represented groups within NCT such as individuals from Black, Asian or minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQI+ people and people with a disability. 

The welfare and safety of individuals is at the heart of everything that we do. NCT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 16th April 23:59

Interviews:  Friday 25th April 2025

Job Title: Financial Accounts Assistant

Salary: £27,000 per annum

Hours: 37 per week

Location: Northampton office

Contract: Permanent

Are you a detail-oriented finance professional looking grow in your accounting career? We are seeking an Accounts Assistant to support an established Finance team. If you have an eye for detail, and the ability to multitask in a varying environment, this could be the perfect role for you!

About Us:

Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.

What We Offer:

• 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays.
• Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies.
• 24/7 GP access via phone and video.
• Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines.
• Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave).
• Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Opportunities for training and personal development.
• Hybrid working.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the day-to-day accounting analysis and activities
• Assist the Treasury team with the preparation and distribution of grant payments.
• Provide assistance to the Accounts Payable as needed.
• Process purchase orders on behalf of the Finance team.
• Undertake the monthly income import process into the finance system.
• Set up and manage all fixed assets within the finance system.
• Assist in month end processes, including prepayment schedules and financial data analysis.
• Investigate and resolve queries arising from month end account reviews.
• Conduct monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Raise manual income invoices as required and ensure appropriate coding and reconciliation.
• Perform credit control duties to ensure prompt invoice payments.
• Follow up on queries related to quarter-end cash book reviews.

About You:

• A flexible and proactive approach to problem solving and multitasking.
• Qualified/Part Qualified AAT or similar or qualified by experience
• Proficient in using Excel including V lookup, pivots, etc.
• Experience in high-quality data entry and financial processing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage with stakeholders and non-finance personnel
• Ability to effectively prioritise varied workload in a changing environment
• Strong organisational skills, accuracy, and keen attention to detail.

The full job description is available in the candidate pack.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.

As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.

Hybrid Working and Flexibility: This role offers hybrid working, with the expectation to attend the office 3 days per week. We are open to part-time applications or job shares - please indicate your preferred working arrangement in your application.

How to apply:

Please submit a CV and supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be no longer than one side of A4 and demonstrate how you meet the following areas of the role.

• Educated to GCSE level, or equivalent, including Maths and English.

• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).

• Ability to engage non-Finance personnel.

Important Information:

• We may close applications early if we receive a high volume, so early submissions are encouraged.
• If you require sponsorship for this role, please clearly indicate this in your application.
• Depending on the role, a DBS check may be required.
• If you need reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact us for support.
• We are happy to consider alternative application formats for those who find the online form challenging.

Join our team at MND Association where your skills and contributions will make a real impact.

TLG is seeking a Head of Operations to join our team as we establish a new organisational and leadership structure. This role aims to achieve a step change in effectiveness by implementing strategic initiatives that enhance efficiency, productivity, and innovation, in partnership with the Executive Director.

The Head of Operations will lead a team of specialists and operational leaders focused on executive support, strategy, innovation, and digital operations & transformation. They will work closely with the Executive team to operationalize vision and strategy, champion compliance, and ensure effective governance and seamless organizational cycles.

We seek a leader who can engage with the big picture while valuing the details, balancing process-driven approaches with creativity. The ideal candidate will have a track record of building relationships at all levels to make an impact.

TLG is a Christian charity and, as a team, we want to bring our faith to the work we do; as such, we are recruiting an individual with a strong and vibrant Christian faith. We would welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds to enable us to better reflect the needs of the communities we serve.

Hours: Part-time 22.5 – 26.25 hours (0.6 - 0.7 FTE) with potential to increase hours as the role progresses

Closing Date: Tuesday 15th April

Initial Interviews: Wednesday 23rd April – Online

Final Interviews: Wednesday 7th May – at our National Support Office in West Yorkshire

We have an exciting opportunity to join Bristol Animal Rescue Centre as an Individual Giving Officer.

Job title: Individual Giving Officer
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full or Part time. 35 hours per week to be worked during our office hours (Monday-Friday 8am-4pm or 9am-5pm). Part-time (minimum of 28 hours per week) will be considered.
Location: Bristol Animal Rescue Centre, 48-50 Albert Road, St Philips, Bristol BS2 0XA / Hybrid (some home-working available subject to business requirements).
Salary: £27,000 – £30,000 PA full time equivalent (pro rata if part-time), dependent on experience.
This role will include occasional weekend and evening work, for which TOIL will be agreed with line manager.

About Us:

Our mission is to ensure that animals in need within our community receive the compassion, care and respect they deserve. We are committed to helping, healing and homing animals for as long as they need us.

About the role:

As Individual Giving Officer, you will focus on creating and managing fundraising campaigns aimed at securing donations from individual supporters. You will work to build and maintain relationships with current and potential supporters of Bristol Animal Rescue Centre, ensuring that they are engaged and motivated to contribute to our mission of helping, healing and homing Bristol’s most vulnerable pets.

You will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies for donor acquisition and retention, as well as managing communication with supporters through various channels such as direct mail, e-mail, social media and events.

You will be responsible for analysing the effectiveness of our fundraising initiatives, ensuring that targets are met, and identifying new opportunities for growth. You will collaborate with staff and volunteers across the charity to align individual giving strategies with broader organisational goals.

You will play a key role in ensuring that we provide our supporters with the best donor experience possible, where they feel valued and informed about the impact their donations are making.

Application deadline: midnight on 8 April 2025
Interview dates: Wednesday 16th April and Thursday 17th April 2025

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

Bristol Animal Rescue Centre and Bristol A.R.C. are the working names for RSPCA Bristol & District Branch (a charity registered in England & Wales 205858) and the linked charity the Bristol Dogs and Cats Home (a charity registered in England & Wales 205858-1)

As a charity we try to minimise recruitment costs; if you have not heard from us within three weeks from the closing date of applications please assume that, on this occasion, your application has not been successful.

No agencies please.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual who shares our values to join Weston Park Cancer Charity’s busy charity team.

Our Fundraising Support Assistant will play a vital part of our Fundraising team and help us to deliver our vision: a better life for those living with, and beyond, cancer in our region.

If you are interested in progressing your fundraising career within an organisation which makes a real difference to the lives of thousands of people, we’d love to hear from you. 

Main purpose of post

• ‘First’ point of contact for general fundraising enquiries (face to face, telephone, via post, email, & website) providing excellent supporter and customer care

• Donor communications & stewardship- delivering high quality donor care for our fundraisers

• Provide support for fundraising initiatives, campaigns & events during the year (with a requirement to work occasional evenings and weekends to fulfil this function)

• Fundraising Materials preparation and distribution

• Responsible for the stock control for all our materials including trading, events and supporter’s items

• Ensure that all activities and contacts are managed through Weston Park Cancer Charity systems and procedures and that data is kept up to date

• Attend and contribute to team meetings and 'away days' and be an active, invested member of our team

• Drive the charity car when required for charity business (driving licence essential).

About you:

· You will be a forward thinking, team player with a ‘can do’ attitude & part of a fast-paced fundraising team

· You will have excellent communication skills (both written and oral) as you will be welcoming donors, volunteers, and patients on a daily basis

· Able to manage your own workload and priorities to agreed deadlines

PLEASE READ THE ATTACHED JOB SPEC AND ENSURE YOU MEET THE ESSENTIAL PERSON SPEC CRITERIA BEFORE APPLYING. 

We are looking for a part-time Care Assistant who is dedicated to providing personalised support to our residents, always delivering care with empathy, respect and kindness.

Rate of pay: £12.86 to £13.06 per hour

We offer flexible working hours to fit your lifestyle. Our day shifts run from 8:00am to 8:00pm, including weekends and bank holidays.

Please note that we are currently only able to consider applications from candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor visas at this time.

Key responsibilities of the role:

- Assist with personal care and daily routines of residents
- Ensure residents' comfort and dignity at all times
- Support with mobility, nutrition, and medication as needed
- Create and maintain a safe and welcoming environment
- Maintain accurate care records
- Communicate effectively with residents, families, and healthcare professionals

You will have outstanding people skills, a friendly and positive attitude. We will provide the necessary support and training you need to thrive. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

Employee benefits include:

- 22 days’ paid holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata), with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 14%, subject to eligibility
- Additional rates for nights, bank holidays and overtime
- Flexible hours to suit your needs
- Affordable and quality meals at reduced cost
- Free on-site parking
- Free enhanced DBS check
- Uniform provided at no cost
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Exclusive retailer discounts on popular brands
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives

Lister House is one of six care homes, set in the historic city of Ripon, North Yorkshire. A place where ex-servicemen and women and their spouses can feel completely at home, providing care for those who have served in the Armed Forces and their dependants. We offer Nursing Care, Residential Care, Dementia Care, and Day Care. The home also features a chapel and is supported by a dedicated team. As part of our award-winning team, you will receive full support with training and personal development.

For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.

We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.